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Healthcare Challenges and Wireless Solutions In no other industry are the implications of connectivity clearer than in healthcare. Patient histories, medication information, recent research, test results - each of these components brings a critical piece to holistic patient care. Yet increasingly there is a diverse staff of medical professionals specializing in each of these areas, whose advice must be culled to best diagnose and treat the patient. In addition, the condition of the patient and...

The security officer is the first responderand therefore the backbone of anyorganization's security stature Customers should carefully consider multiple important factors beyond price when choosing a supplier of security guard services.  In this article, Drew Levine – President of G4S Secure Solutions USA, provides a checklist of points to consider when evaluating security manpower suppliers. From historical reputation and size of the workforce to the professional...

Security integrators prefer to standardizetheir choices of system components such as power supplues using security manufacturers they are familiar with Power supplies may be inconspicuous and literally out-of-sight however, they play a critical role in the effective functioning of security solutions. Selecting and using the right power supply is an important aspect of ensuring that the installed security system delivers the desired outcome and of course, a good ROI. In th...

End users should consider the cost of anentire surveillance system rather than the cost of a single megapixel camera Are megapixel surveillance cameras more expensive than conventional cameras? Yes, if one were to believe a common misconception in the security industry. But, to get a clear picture of the reality, one should consider the cost of an entire video surveillance system rather than evaluating the cost of a single megapixel camera. A holistic evaluation of the cost ve...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management™ software with the Genetec® Synergis® line of access control systems.  The EasyLobby SVM™ software also brings advanced visitor management capabilities to Genetec’s Security Center offering, one of the industry’s most comprehensive unified security platforms for access control, video surveillance and license...

Axis' Lightfinder enables outstanding performance in network cameras during difficult light conditions Axis Communications received The Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for its Lightfinder technology in the Physical Security category. Lightfinder enables outstanding performance in network cameras during difficult light conditions, specifically low light. Lightfinder is an unrivalled technology that enables network cameras to see detail and color - even in dark...

Saturnus allows users to protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud Intrinsic-ID launches Saturnus(R), an application that puts users back in control of their digital lives. With Saturnus(R) users can easily protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud. Intrinsic-ID’s Hardware Intrinsic Security(TM) (HIS) technology gives Saturnus(R) users peace of mind regarding the confidentiality of their data. It is the first applic...

Video surveillance solutions can work alone to deliver intelligence or integrate with other business systems and optimize operations If you think of video surveillance as an instrument of the security department, you risk overlooking the broader benefits of video. The fact is, video is much more than a security tool, it is a business intelligence (BI) tool. In this article, Gadi Piran President of OnSSI discusses how video systems can be used as an effective BI tool in a...

IMS report focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the Americas market for security systems integration will exceed $30 billion in 2016, and will grow at an average rate of more than 7 percent from 2011 until then. The report, which focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems, finds that the U.S. is forecast to remain the largest market in the Americas thro...

The one million plus visitors to the four day Tall Ships Festival which took place at Dublin Docks in August  2012 were kept safe with the help of a crowd control video surveillance system designed and installed by electronic security specialist installers, Wired-Up Security Solutions.45 tall ships took part in the festival which was estimated to have generated over 30 million Euros for the local community. In addition to getting a close look at the ships, visitors were also able to enjoy a...

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. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems is endorsing the launch of RemoteGUARD, Europe’s first Secure Remote Monitoring Solution designed exclusively to help MOBOTIX channel partners deliver enhanced security services.    Developed by IPX Support Services Limited, RemoteGUARD Europe offers a high-resolution remote security solution to protect staff, customers and premises. Using a highly customisable policy engine, Rem...

The usability revolution that took place several years ago on the consumer market is breaking into the field of security management. Wouter Kersteman, Interaction Designer at Nedap, explains in this article that intuitive user interfaces with attractive apps and widgets - similar to those found on modern mobile phones and tablets - are the standard of the future; usability is the latest buzzword and may even be a pre-requisite for security management systems.   Rec...

600 Series Bosch DVRs have been installed at the Beatles Story - a themed visitor attraction in the UK A number of Bosch Security Systems 600 DVRs have been installed at an attraction dedicated to the Beatles – the Beatles Story – so that images captured from the CCTV cameras can be more easily stored and accessed. The Beatles Story is the world's leading Beatles-themed visitor attraction and is based in Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Established in 1988, i...

Winsted to showcase its flagship Prestige Sight-Line console at Security Essen 2012 Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted, will be returning to the bi-annual Security Essen show taking place this autumn. Winsted is to exhibit on stand 502A throughout the four-day event on 25-28 September. Winsted, winners of the coveted Queen Award for Enterprise in International Trade, will be demonstrating the benefits of its flagship Prestige Sight-Line console, with advantag...

Genetec's AutoVu Demonstration Vehicle enables visitor to experience the power of mobile license plate recognition technology At the upcoming ASIS trade show and conference on booth #3514, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, will showcase the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control...

Ambient lighting in hospitality environments pose major challenges for video surveillance Variable lighting conditions pose a persistent challenge in video surveillance applications such as large retail locations, banks and financial institutions, and hospitality environments.Challenges to lighting quality Typically, retail locations, banks and hospitality venues include an abundance of windows. The resulting excessive light can damage video image quality, by flooding the ima...

The power supply is the key driving force for access control systems Power plays a crucial role in the effective functioning of any access control system and the choice of the right power system to suit specific requirements is important. In this article, Ronnie Pennington, National Accounts Manager of Altronix Corporation explains various ways to determine and meet the power requirements for access control systems. Usually, an access control system itself acts as the main so...

Dahua’s growth rate has reached 24.82% in the past three years Forbes China released “Forbes China’s Best CEOs List 2012” on the 25th of June. This list is the first overall ranking on China’s CEOs of listing companies, including A-shares, HK stock and US stock three groups. Forbes has conducted a comparison of the income of the CEO’s with the company’s performance; in addition to this the scale of market capitalization is taken into a...

The changes to the economic climate over the past few years have affected the construction industry as a whole, and the booming casino industry was naturally affected as well. While there are still new casinos being built, overall the scale of construction does not approach the mega-casinos that have dominated the industry for the previous twenty years. Many of the new builds today are smaller casinos with different budgets and requirements of past projects. In addition, existing c...

Eric Zei is promoted to director of national accounts for Honeywell Security Products Americas For personnel announcement sections, Honeywell has made additions to its professional sales and marketing team. Please see below for details: Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. In this role, Rob will focus on the integrated access control and video portf...

Innovative surveillance technology, relaxation in UK Data Protection Laws and shared resources are key to curb rural crimes The significant rise in crime in rural areas in recent times in the UK has led to growing calls from security and crime prevention experts for government to make it easier for communities and law enforcement to fight back. “In our areas, every farm within a 5 mile radius has had trespass, some kind of theft of property, plant or livestock in the las...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:   See the album with captions

This project and a successful Dahua products promotion conference recently held in Morocco are just two of many successful cooperation examples Dahua’s local distributor, Country Technologie, is one of the leading importers and distributors in Morocco of analog and IP surveillance equipment, access control and intrusion alarms. Cooperation with Country Technologie allowed Dahua Technology to successfully participate in some local applications that covered various industr...

TKH Security Solutions today announced the release of its new Siqura XSNet Ethernet switch line. The XSNet 3000 and XSNet 4000 series provides a complete offering of managed/unmanaged switches and media convertors. This series offers hardened units for operation under extreme conditions as well as a selection of powering options, including PoE. Additionally, the XSNet 3000 / 4000 line includes optional SFP (or mini GBIC) interfaces that enable these devices to transmit Ethernet/IP signals direct...

VideoIQ systems only require cameras and a modest network, making them suitable for multi-site deployments VideoIQ® is helping to effectively and reliably secure energy facilities across the globe. Challenging remote deployments and increased dispersed assets have made protecting energy facilities difficult at best. Traditional security measures have proven expensive and ineffective at preventing theft, vandalism and sabotage. VideoIQ effectively addresses the specif...

Fiber optic technology offers the most efficient means of transmitting video in the digital environment In Part II of this article on the role of fiber optic transmission in network IP video surveillance systems Jack Fernandes, President and CEO of American Fibertek takes a deeper look at the critical needs of a reliable transmission system in the evolving age of digitalization. There is no doubt that fiber optics will play an even bigger role in modern security...

Dahua presented various new products and solutions,such as the latest Super NVR6000 The 15th Secutech Taipei was successfully held in Nangang Exhibition Center,Taipei, in April. Secutech Taipei, is a yearly event, which is the most important and the largest security show in the world. Dahua presented various new products and solutions,such as the latest Super NVR6000, 4 Channel Poe function NVR. NKB3000, 2.0M CMOS Full HD-SDI Camera, Pluggable front panel DVR1604HF-SH, video d...

IFSEC acts as a hub for the international security markets worldwide UBM Live, organisers of the globally respected IFSEC security and fire events, will for the first time extend its reach to Eastern Europe, helping to internationalise BEZPEKA, the leading security event in Ukraine this October (23 – 26 October 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine).    The partnership will see significant investment injected into the sales and marketing function to help broaden the event&rs...

MAXPRO Cloud is Honeywell’s hosted-video service that gives access to video surveillance anywhere Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud was named the top product in the Commercial and Monitoring Solutions category in the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program, which is sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA). MAXPRO Cloud is Honeywell’s hosted-video service that gives organizations access to their video surveillance anywhere there is an Internet connection...