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Cogent's FIPS 201 certified dual-digit optical fingerprint scanner, the CSD 4503M and Cogent Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M's acquisition of Cogent Inc. for $10.50 per share. The proposed transaction has an aggregate value of approximately $943 million, or approximately $430 million net of cash acquired. Cogent Inc., commonly referred to as Cogent Systems, provides finger, palm, face and iris biometric systems for governments, law enforcement agenci...

The video surveillance system at the new Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishmentCombining high resolution IP-based cameras with a feature-rich video management control system, the video surveillance system at the new Danbury St. Croix Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishment. Designed and installed by North American Video (NAV), the new digital system is the second in a series of projects that NAV has deployed for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of W...

  Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Deploys Proxim Wireless for Statewide Intelligent Transportation System In order to help monitor and manage traffic throughout the state, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has deployed an end-to-end Proxim wireless network for a state-wide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). This wireless network connects traffic and video components over hundreds of square miles throughout the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis areas,...

Dallas' is one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveillance systemsMedia representatives covering the ASIS show this October are invited to see up-close and first-hand how wireless video surveillance is a valuable tool to help law enforcement fight crime in Dallas, the host city for the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits. The Dallas installation has been in operation since 2007 and is currently one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveill...

At Fort Drum, New York, the U.S. Army operates a training center dedicated to simulating military conflicts for U.S. troops in urban areas. Units such as the 10th Mountain Division use the Military Operations in Urbanised Terrain (MOUT) Site to simulate urban battlefield tactics complete with smoke effects, smells of war, mobile targets, explosions, and other battlefield effects. Fort Drum's application required bringing video/audio content from the MOUT site's many cameras back to a centra...

The SAFE for Higher Education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams UniversityQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that its SAFE for Higher Education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams University to automate key physical security policies, simplify the on- and off-boarding of identities and improve the overall level of security...

RedTacton technology makes it possible to transfer data by a simple touchCan you imagine locking or unlocking a door simply by touching the doorknob? Or being able print a document by placing one hand on the copy machine and the other on your laptop? It may sound like science fiction but is actually a very real possibility thanks to a new close-range communication technology called RedTacton. ASSA ABLOY Future Lab explores the implications of this new technology. First developed by Japanese NTT...

The sessions will highlight the effortless integration of powerful video surveillance solutions Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is joining forces with other leading IP video suppliers to present a series of High Definition IP road shows in six cities in the United States and Canada. Half-day, hands-on sessions will highlight the effortless integration of powerful video surveillance solutions that combine the advantages of megapixel...

CyberKey Vault 20, the new key cabinet from VidexVidex announces CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control. Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific o...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally recently announced that a new high security sliding gate, which will match the materials used in the perimeter fence, has been successfully full-scale tested to ASTM M50 and K12 standards, allowing no penetration of a 15,000 pound/66.7 kN truck traveling 50 mph/80 kph. The next-generation Delta DSC288 sliding gate also features a shallow foundation of only 33.5 in...

The road shows will focus on specific areas of technology, such as IP and analog cameras and DVRsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, recently launched their 2010 Road Show campaign. The events are half-day sessions which will provide dealers/installers a hands-on opportunity to explore performance, functionality and advantages of the Samsung product line. These sessions will also show attendees how to boost sales and...

There is a growing demand for education on the latest technology innovations in IP surveillanceAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, shows its commitment to its partners through offering in-depth training at the Axis Communications Academy. The academy is now extending its offering of online courses to anyone who is interested. With the ongoing migration from analog CCTV to IP-based surveillance there is a constant and growing demand for education on the late...

Arecont's Reseller Partner Programme is available to dealers, systems integrators and value-added resellersArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology has launched a Reseller Partner Programme designed to help systems integrators expand their business by leveraging Arecont Vision's leadership position in the megapixel IP camera market. The new programme was announced by Arecont Vision's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Schafer."Our new R...

Siemens Building Technologies has created a new section of its website devoted to integrated solutions for power plants, providing useful information on how to ensure a plant's security and safety and, in doing so, maintain continuous supply of power. Managing operational risks is fundamental to the success of any plant.  The website identifies the different areas within a power plant environment, highlighting the specific risks to address in each.  Importantly though, it demonstr...

As Chairman of PSIA, Fowler will serve as an advocate for interoperability in the security industryThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance, a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, announces Dave Fowler as its new Chairman. Fowler replaces Robert Hile, who held the position for two consecutive terms. "I am honored that I have been selected to become the next Chairman of PSIA and I am eager to follow through o...

The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'Infinova recently released a white paper for the benefit of educational institutions. The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'. The authors of the white paper are Mark S. Wilson, Vice President, Marketing, Infinova and Mark S. Bennett, CPP, CSC President, MSB Security Consulting, Inc.A summary of the white paper: There are no more important assets than c...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera domeVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, working with Advanced Automation Systems, Inc. of Tampa Florida, has found a novel and valuable application for its pressurized, high-performance SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera dome. It is being used as a "Beach Cam" in Sarasota, Florida, where its live, 24/7 online video feed is helping to reassure potential tourists that...

Since 1923, the City of Garland has been providing electric service to its citizens through Garland Power & Light (GP&L), its locally owned and controlled not-for-profit municipal utility. With nearly 68,000 customers, GP&L is the third largest municipal utility in Texas and the 41st largest in the nation.The challengeGP&L needed to enhance  video surveillance protection of its wide-ranging infrastructure and facilities, well beyond the capabilities of the existing analog CC...

OnSSI's Ocularis and Feeling Software's OmniPresence 3DOnSSI announced that Feeling Software of Montreal, Canada has been added to the company's list of Verified Technology Partners as OnSSI's first 3D graphic solution provider partner. The designation signifies that Feeling Software's advanced Omnipresence 3D technology is currently operating in a successful integration solution with OnSSI's Ocularis Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform. The Omnipresence 3D integrates a 3D f...

VIPL was contracted by the NMC to connect 18 octroi collection stationsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that Vidarbha Infotech Pvt.Ltd. (VIPL), a telecom and IT solutions provider, has selected Proxim's point-to-multipoint (PtMP) solutions to provide a city wide wireless network to enable automated tax collection and eGovernment initiatives in the city of Nagpur, India. VIPL utilised Proxim's Tsunami...

Image quality is affected by more than just zoom Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce.  Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative to select one with features that will provide the best results possible.  It is often thought that the higher the zoom, the better the quality of the images produced.  However, this is not always necessarily the case. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe...

The Awards are to be presented at the Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City on November 3SIA, ESA and CSAA have announced this year's recipients of two of the top honours in the security industry: Leo Guthart is to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and Cecil Hogan is to be honored with the Triton Award at the November 3 Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Electr...

10 IQeye megapixel cameras with Milestone's IP software ensure that the Saloon runs smoothly during the RallyIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Michael Ballard's Full Throttle Saloon, the epicentre of the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has deployed a mix of IQeye cameras for security and surveillance at this high-volume cash operation. The integrator for the unique installa...

Hikvision's 5-megapixel cameras are installed at the gas stationsMegapixel cameras and video compression cards from Hikvision are being used at petrol stations on a major American motorway, the north-south highway ‘US Route 1' in Massachusetts. The filling stations are Gulf, Mobil and Shell outlets on Boston's North Shore.Problems facing management included ‘drive-offs' where motorists fill their tanks without paying, assaults on staff, pilfering from shops on the forecourt and theft...

CIC had been exhaustively reviewing its door access control optionsWhen you are located just steps away from the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious technical schools in the world, building security and access control is a subject that has to be taken seriously.Cambridge Innovation Centre (CIC) is a full-fledged managed office services facility at One Broadway providing space for growing technology and life sciences companies, professional servi...

The Type II SAS 70 audit is the only acceptable method for a third party to assure a service organization's controlsBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service application for security management, announced that it continues to successfully add industry-recognized certifications that signify the company's leadership in safeguarding customer data. Brivo has received approval for its website to display the TRUSTe EU Safe Harbour Seal, which demonstrates its global commitment to consumer...

EMC sought a centrally managed, scalable IP video solutionVerint® Systems Inc. announced that EMC® Corporation is implementing its Nextiva® IP video security solutions. This latest deployment is the result of EMC's continued investment in technology from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions™ as part of an upgrade to the security infrastructure in its corporate headquarters and smaller field offices. EMC Corporation is a leading global developer and provider of information infras...

The DSC7000 beam barricade meets and exceeds Department of State standards for closing time requirements Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. A national emergency DPAS (Defence Priority Allocation System) order, issued as part of the Picatinny Arsenal p...

Biometric data is defined to include fingerprints, handprints, voices, facial images, iris images and retinal imagesLegislation that would sharply restrict the use of biometric technology in Alaska would have unintended negative consequences and "ultimately result in the use of less secure identity solutions," the Security Industry Association (SIA) warned in a letter to the bill sponsor.The bill (SB 190) from Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-District J) mandates that "A per...

The programme recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service to end usersHoneywell announced the certification of six dealers to the Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) Dealer Service Certification programme, which recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service in helping their customers reap the benefits of integrated security systems. "We developed the HIS Dealer Service Certification programme because we recognize that success...