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Technology Fast 500™ recognises innovative companies that have broken down barriers to successGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that it ranked number 425 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the pe...

Genetec had the opportunity to work with West Edmonton Mall on a major access control system upgrade with their Synergis solution. The West Edmonton mall is one of North America's largest shopping and entertainment centres and is Alberta's number one tourist attraction. It is home to over 800 stores and services, 100 eating establishments and nine amusement parks and attractions.With the completion of the initial phase of the upgrade, the security staff at WEM use Synergis to protect over 70 doo...

Set in the diverse landscape of the west coast of Canada, Vancouver plays host to the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010. The Olympic Games have been a successful global sporting event since 1896 when the first ever Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. The Olympic Winter Games were not far behind as the Games started in Chamonix in 1924 covering sports from speed skating to ice hockey. Panasonic's relationship started with the 1984 Olympic Games when the company provided the professional sou...

With healthcare facilities facing budget cuts and reductions in personnel, it is increasingly difficult to maintain high quality care around the clock.  Employing technology to help in the process is now commonplace, with Siemens RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracing solutions adopted by many facilities throughout the world. Modern wireless technology allows the determination of the location of any object or person in real time.  In hospitals or other healthcare facilities, th...

Customer profile Whitby Mental Health Centre (WMHC) is a specialty psychiatric hospital which is focused on providing specialized mental health programmes for inpatients and outpatients for a population of 2.8 million residents in an area extending from the east of the City of Toronto, Canada. WMHC employs 1100 staff and has an annual operating budget of approximately $88 million.Technology & integration Aimetis Symphony™ Client & Server Axis 241Q encoders IQinVision 703 netwo...

Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center (EGSMC), a 500,000 square feet health care facility that is connected to two independent facilities, has deployed the AvigilonHigh Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor both the interior and exterior of the facility, the parking lot, entrances, and other high-risk areas to help protect patients, visitors, and staff. At 500,000 square feet, EGSMC faces the same level of security risk as a small municipality. EGSMC also faces another key challenge: i...

On 1 December, Raytec will host a webinar on 'Lighting for IP & megapixel cameras' CCTV lighting experts Raytec launch a free programme of webinars to promote the best practices in both CCTV and general lighting applications.Raytec are world leaders in CCTV lighting and the winter webinar series is designed to bring installers, designers and planners up to date with the latest practises, techniques and opportunities with LED lighting. The sessions provide useful tools and practical advice...

Petro Canada, an integrated energy company based in Ontario, was in the market for a CCTV systemChallenge:Petro Canada (now Suncor), an integrated energy company based in Ontario, was in the market for a CCTV system. They needed a surveillance system to monitor their valves which open and close gas flow (EH&S) as well as for general fence line and gate security for a site in Ontario, Canada.A significant challenge was that the site spans 380 acres with piping and buildings that can block lin...

G-WalknView is a streaming application enabling live streams and recorded images from Geutebruck's DVRsGeutebruck, the German video system manufacturer has hit on an idea for improving the functionality of its systems by adopting and adapting what mobile device manufacturers are doing. It has opened an online store to sell certificated software applications or ‘apps' which add value for its system-users. The new GStore is set to incentivise innovation by enabling outside software developer...

"The market will appreciate the unique small foot print and ease of installation of Basler IP cameras"Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with ABP Technology, an IP network and video surveillance distributor based in Texas, USA. ABP will be responsible for the distribution of Basler's IP Camera series throughout the Americas. With ABP Technology, Basler joins a value-added distributor who designs complete solutions for the IP video surveillance reseller market and who offers strong t...

Mr. Nash joins Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry, as COO Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that Bill Nash has joined Genetec in the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Nash will augment Genetec's existing executive team with his experience in successfully mentoring fast-growing high tech companies and he will help formulate policies and procedures needed to proactively manage th...

The Innovation Prize is the third award the Tailgate Detector has received this year Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Fedil Innovation Prize in the category Business Development for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D sensing technology. The Business Federation Luxembourg Fedil issued the award at a ceremony held on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg, and which took place in the presence...

 Aimetis has catapulted the technology of IP video management and video analyticsAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that Axis Communications has named it North Asia ADP of the Year at the Axis Partner Summit 2010 in Shanghai, China.Axis' North Asia region encompasses China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Axis' ADP programme assists software developers in fully integrating Axis network video products in end-user solutions, by providing application...

Honeywell has announced that SureView Systems has joined the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, a collaboration that allows Honeywell to work with other manufacturers to share and integrate technology using open architecture and standards. The collaboration offers integration between Honeywell's WIN-PAK™ Pro Central Station access control software and the SureView Immix® software. Immix offers an additional level of security management to t...

QNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions recently announced the release of a mobile network surveillance application, VMobile, for Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch which allows users to connect to QNAP network surveillance systems (VioStor NVR) to monitor the IP cameras and playback the video recordings via Wi-Fi or 3G network connection."With VMobile, users can connect to an unlimited number of VioStor NVR servers and monitor the IP...

PegaSys is the latest wireless intelligent access control solution from Ingersoll RandIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that  NT Security has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Kent-based company will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for the South East of England.PegaSys, the lat...

 MOBOTIX specialises in high-resolution and network-based video security systemsMobotix AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announced the preliminary financial results for the first three months of the fiscal year 2010/11 ending on September 30, 2010. The MOBOTIX Group (IFRS consolidated statements) successfully begins its new business year and achieved a sales growth of 42% to €15.1 million (previous year: €10.6 million).Net income for...

Facial recognition is used for people who are subscribed into a Self-Exclusion Programme for problem gamblingLumenera cameras deployed for facial recognition applications in challenging environmentsLumenera has deployed several surveillance cameras into casinos across North America. These cameras have been greatly beneficial in facial recognition technology due to advanced features such as high dynamic range, low light sensitivity, and easy installation and set-up.Facial recognition is...

 The Advantage Partner Programe offers the benefits of Adpro's technology within Bold's central station platformBold Communications has joined ADPRO'S Advantage Partner Programme providing full central station integration for management of both Adpro FastTrace and the new V3100 Hybrid DVR and Transmitter. The Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative which enables RVRCs to have the benefit of Adpro's new CCTV technology within Bold's scaleable Gemini central station platform. The Bold...

The use of retinal scans for security applications is increasing The eyes have it. The use of iris recognition technology is expanding around the globe and it is being utilised in a vast array of commercial and government applications ranging from access control to time management. ASSA ABLOY Future Lab examines  how this biometric technology is breaking new ground in identity management and other security applications. Retinal vs. iris scans Often confused w...

Extravision specialises in security solutions for military and institutional customers in CanadaHoneywell announced it has selected Extravision Vidéo Technologies Inc. as a Honeywell Authorized Dealer for Commercial Security Systems. The programme will provide support services for the Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada-based firm, which specialises in designing security systems for military and institutional facilities, as well as utilities. Having served several Canadian g...

The project is allowing IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospitalISO Integration, the installation arm of Rainbow CCTV, has recently completed a camera surveillance project for the Chapman Medical Centre in Orange County, California.The project is allowing newly-installed IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospital that are still fit for purpose. ISO Integration has been able to protect its client's investment...

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

Lumenera's intelligent camera products use ObjectVideo's OnBoard embedded video analytics softwareLumenera provides 24-hour protectionThe traditional role of the camera in border and perimeter security applications is to provide accurate and rapid assessment of alarms through high quality images, both day and night, and in a variety of lighting and weather conditions.Video content analytics embedded in Lumenera's Li-series cameras improve these conditions by providing specific and timely alerts...

Retailers around the globe are challenged with reducing expenses and increasing revenue by improving the effectiveness of their store operations. As the economy fluctuates, these businesses have become even more conscious of measuring store performance and lowering operational costs. Is the store busier on Monday evenings than it is on Friday afternoons? If there are multiple locations or departments, does one attract more customers than another? Does a store have "hot spots", areas where custo...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore:See the album with captions

Working in the security smoke industry requires a certain amount of information gathering, keeping your finger on the proverbial pulse to find out what the criminals are up to, who they are targeting. It's a relentless skirmish to keep one step ahead. Whatever your data accumulation method, you can be sure that the stream flows freely and constantly, despite official figures reassuring us that crime is on the decline. The retail sector continues to be hit hard, dozens and dozens of incidents,...

Thermal surveillance cameras have numerous security benefits All network cameras have a basic physical limitation: they need light to work. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe at Axis Communications examines the key benefits of thermal imaging cameras in surveillance.  Some network cameras have night and day vision capability that allows them to operate in very poor lighting conditions, down to fractions of a lux. And of course, if natural light is not availab...

 Aimetis is able to work with Axis on a global basis to provide best-in-class solutions to their mutual customers Aimetis Corp.,a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that it has attained Axis Communications  highest partner membership echelon, as Gold Application Development Partner (ADP). "We are excited to achieve Axis Gold-level ADP status," said Marc Holtenhoff, CEO, Aimetis Corp. "It gives us an edge with customers in areas such as ea...