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   DVTel's Latitude NVMS was selected as the primary command and control management software for 542 cameras Municipalities across the United States convened in Baltimore to share the challenges, solutions and best practices in creating a safe and secure environment for their citizens and assets. Baltimore's CitiWatch Program was showcased, with a live tour of one of five Baltimore Police Monitoring Centres, which utilize DVTel's Latitude Network Video Management Syst...

Hajek will be a core memeber of the Pivot3 leadership teamPivot3®, Inc, a leading provider of unified storage and compute appliances, recently announced that James Hajek has been named the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hajek will be a core member of the Pivot3 leadership team, responsible for all finance and operations functions, as it expands its business in both emerging and established markets. "James' skills in driving operational excellence aligned wit...

Recognized as one of the nation's most efficient metro transit systems, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) is continually redesigning its transportation network and business operations to create a reliable, affordable, and commuter-focused system. Serving more than 82 million annual passengers on 80 bus routes covering a 570 square mile area in San Diego County and on its 53 mile trolley system, SDMTS has a history of embracing innovation to deliver the best service possible, and...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the availability of Omnicast, its IP video surveillance system, for onboard mass transit applications. Omnicast is the video surveillance system of the Security Center, Genetec's unified security platform, and the only video surveillance system certified as an approved product from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Using Omnicast, there is...

Videx's CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module activates a variety of relay-based devices Videx won the "Best Building System Security Product" award for its new CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in Dallas. Jim McGowan, Videx VP of Sales & Marketing, shares, "The award has great meaning for us and we appreciate all the time and effort that went into the selection process. We are honored that the...

 Efficient and reliable security systems will be high on the agenda at IFSEC India 2011 CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced that it will attend IFSEC India in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi between the 8th and 10th December 2011. IFSEC India 2011 is aimed at bringing together security experts from various industries including financial services, infrastructure, public safety, law enforcement, retail, realty and hospitality all...

ONVIF held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in NovemberONVIF, the global leading standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in November, where speakers highlighted the progress of interoperability standards around the globe. Hosted at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shenzhen, ONVIF's annual meeting was organized in conjunction with the CPSE 2011 trade show, where ONVIF also held two networking events to provid...

 mobiDEOS Inc. announces its video surveillance solutions to Cheri's Cafe, St. Maarten IslandVideo surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. announces that Cheri's Cafe, a Caribbean restaurant and entertainment spot on St. Maarten Island, is using MobileCamViewer for business surveillance and remote video monitoring. The application has reduced costs for the owner by eliminating unnecessary calls and trips to the restaurant, while seamlessly integrating with an existing on-si...

  SightLogix presents Webcasts to educate the marketplace on the technology related to securitySightLogix, the leading manufacturer of video analytics systems for outdoor security applications, is presenting a webcast on advances in thermal analytic cameras that produce clearer images and greater accuracy at mainstream prices for perimeter security.The webcast, entitled "Thermal Analytic Cameras at Mainstream Pricing for Perimeters," will take place on Wednesday, December 7,...

 mobiDEOS Inc. announces its video surveillance solutions to Summit Sports Inc., a Michigan-based outdoor recreation         Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. announces that Summit Sports Inc., a Michigan-based outdoor recreation and sporting goods retailer, is using MobileCamViewer to monitor activity at its 50,000-square-foot distribution and receiving center in the Auburn Hills area.Summit Sports operates five retail locations and ten web...

 The market for video surveillance devices with chargeable VCA is forecast to growDespite the continued penetration of "free" video content analysis (VCA) in video surveillance devices, the market for "chargeable" VCA applications will continue to grow quickly. This is one finding from a recently published IMS Research report entitled "The World Market for Video Content Analysis in Security & Business Intelligence Applications". It forecasts that the m...

Instek Digital a developer of enterprise video security solutions - with the focus on surveillance software and recording hardware - announces a new feature Monitor Group Function for MatriVideo- Video Management Software enabling, displaying, and monitoring multiple monitors within a single interface. The Monitor Group Function combines monitors and patterns together. The purpose of the Monitor Group function allows distributed users quickly view the same camera pattern on every monitor in the...

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost.This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras with...

 Women's Security Council will award women who have made it in the field of physical security The Women's Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, this week unveiled its Women of the Year awards programme. The inaugural initiative aims to recognize the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories.The WSC Women of the Year Award recipients will be honored during ISC...

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardize the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimize security operations. This is the fou...

 The ONVIF specification is generating increased interest for security productsSynectics has demonstrated its commitment to providing customers with interoperable solutions by achieving ONVIF conformance.Synectics' Synergy™ security management software, Simplicity HVR/ NVR and the Primary Storage Node (PSN) range are now fully conformant with the ONVIF core specification 1.02.This guarantees full compatibility with any 3rd party ONVIF conformant IP cameras and video servers - a pool o...

Additional Avigilon HD cameras were installed in the parking lot to protect docked trailers Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, recently announced that Indiana-based Xpress Cargo, Inc., a commercial trucking company that specializes in team transportation of dry goods, refrigerated goods, and specialty freight across the United States, deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to ensure asset protection, effectiv...

Proxim wireless products perform in excess of 4G products on the markets todayWAV, Inc., the full-service, value added distributor of wireless broadband and MESH, networking and WLAN, mobile and rugged computing, data collection, RFID and printers and physical security solutions, has announced its recognition of Proxim Wireless, a is a leading provider of Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint 4G wireless network technologies for Last mile, wireless internet and backhaul applications, fo...

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost. This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras...

 The fingerprint products are compliant with NIST's standards for Personal Identity Verification - FIPS 201 SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that the SecuGen Hamster IV v2 and the iD-USB SC/PIV v2 have been added to the General Services Administration's FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Products List. The SecuGen Hamster IV v2 is an updated version of SecuGen's widely deployed FBI Certified, single fingerprint reader while the iD-USB...

 The outdoor PTZ cameras include heaters/blowers consuming 60 watts of powerAmerican Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) announced that its innovative Series of 3-port and 4-port PoE mini-switches (also known as "fibre optic PoE midspan devices") have been certified by Axis for use with the company's Q60XX-e Series (Q6032-e, Q 6034-e, and Q6035-e) outdoor PTZ cameras. The outdoor PTZ cameras include heaters/blowers which require 60 watts of power. To facilitate high powered PoE operation in hars...

 Mission 500 CSR Award is to honor  security industry firms who make vital contributions to those in needMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 "Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award" and "Humanitarian Awards". The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in L...

 Initially, around several hundred current city cameras will be integrated in the city projectCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has been selected by yet another major US city to provide the integration and information management platform for their City Shield Project. CNL Software has already deployed the largest Safe City project in the US to date. With over 400,000 residents, the city plans to integrate several hundred current city c...

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacksCryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and Mikron JSC (Mikron), a division of SITRONICS JSC, recently announced they have signed a license agreement regarding the use of CRI's patents in Mikron products, including Mikron's secure integrated circuits. Incorporation of CRI's patented technology can protect Mikron's tamper-resistant products against differential power analysis (DPA) and relate...

 Arecont Vision megapixel cameras enable Alburtis police to identify anyone dumping prohibited itemsClear megapixel images from Arecont Vision cameras help the borough of Alburtis, Pennsylvania, identify anyone dumping prohibited items at the borough's local yard waste centre, where residents are allowed to dispose of lawn clippings, tree limbs or shrubs. A newly installed video surveillance system incorporates three cameras - two Arecont Vision MegaDome AV1355DN 1.3 Megapixel H.2...

SoleraTec's digital computer data tape solutions provide for the long-term video retention capabilitiesSoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions utilising hard drive systems as well as digital data tape systems, showcases the benefits of affordable data tape solutions in video surveillance and production video management solutions during the recent hard drive shortages.Thailand, which has experienced significant flooding since October, acc...

eIQnetworks, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, announced a new solution brief that details the capabilities of SecureVue, eIQ's unified situational awareness platform, closely matching Gartner's requirements for situational awareness. Gartner's John Pescatore and Mark Nicollet recently authored a comprehensive research note (ID# G00214313) highlighting the need for situational awareness by government and commercial organizations for effective threat...

 This partnership bundles OnSSI's Ocularis with DDN's Storage Fusion Architecture storage platformsOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent video surveillance software, announces a strategic technology partnership with DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The partnership will enable OnSSI to deliver customers a highly-scalable storage solution that is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require mission-cri...

 Hikvision are constantly developing more sophisticated products for the surveillance marketHikvision, a world leading supplier of surveillance products and solutions, soared to No.5 from last year's No.10 place in A&S 2011 Security 50, a market survey based on the worldwide security industry leaders' revenue figures from the previous fiscal year. Hikvision's five-place progress dramatically demonstrates its development by leaps and bounds for year 2010, with the stupendous sa...

 MOBOTIX has worked with ECA to provide highly valued training workshops on IP based CCTVUpcoming seminars provide specifiers and end users with an opportunity to learn more about the advantages of using high-resolution video solutions using an innovative distributed architecture.MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that they have been invited to take part in forthcoming business mornings aimed at clients and speci...