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The Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run is a first of a kind event at an ISC Expo Details for the Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run at ISC West, scheduled for Thursday, March 25th, have been announced by the organisers and runners can expect a course that is flat and wide, catering to even the most novice of runners.Starting promptly at 7:30 am, the course will take runners along Industrial Road from the Fashion Centre Mall area north to Sahara Boulevard and then loop back a...

Senstar shows its fence-mounted sensors and world-leading buried cable technology at ISNRSenstar Corporation announced that its UK office based in Evesham, Worcestershire, will take on the responsibility for sales in the Middle East territory. The company announced this change at the ISNR show - March 1 to 3 - at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. "We felt this change in territory management was good for Senstar strategically, considering the UK's proximity to the Middle East re...

 Top partners received recognition of their expertise at Milestone Integration Platform SymposiumMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, recently held its 7th annual partner event in the Americas, called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Several hundred participants gathered at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa in California, for four days of knowledge sharing with industry speakers, product presentations, workshops and train...

IQinVision is a market leader in HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras and NVR systemsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that David Clark has been appointed Vice President of Operations.Clark will be responsible for all manufacturing, supply chain management, and quality control aspects of IQinVision's fast growing HD Megapixel product line. With over 25 years experience in high tec...

BreezeACCESS VL network is cost-effective and requires just two communication pointsAbout JRTTBased on the "Reorganisation and Rationalisation Plan for Public Corporations" adopted by the Japanese cabinet in December 2001, JRTT (Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency) was founded on October 1, 2003, as an Independent Administrative Agency by integrating the Japan Railway Construction Public Corporation (JRCC) and the Corporation for Advanced Transport and Technolog...

 'Hyper-V' virtualisation allows Geutebruck to generate multiple virtual servers on a single piece of hardwareBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions.  In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were pr...

Avigilon's Control Center is the company's award-winning HD surveillance software with HDSMAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced at ISC West that the upcoming version of Avigilon Control Center, the company's award-winning HD surveillance software with high definition stream management (HDSM), will support all third-party cameras that operate on the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standard. The upcoming r...

 The anti-theft system is comprised of an XProtect Corporate and two IQinVision IQeye megapixel camerasIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQeye HD megapixel cameras are being deployed in an innovative Swedish project to cut down on costly gas station "driveaways". The expanding project is being implemented in cooperation with Milestone Systems and Niscayah.The Swedish Fue...

The network was built using a combination of BreezeACCESS VL and BreezeACCESS 900 system About the city of FresnoFresno is California's sixth largest city with a population of 475,000 and is lined with many trees throughout its 105 square miles.The challengeCreate a "mobile office" for police officers enabling them to access database information, file paperwork and reports and complete other office-related functions from their vehicles.Create secure metro-wide coverage at a fraction o...

Using NVT's PVD technology saved money as there was no need to install fused spurs at each camera pointEpsom Downs Racecourse is the home of one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar - The Derby Festival. Each year horses and riders travel from countries across the globe to test themselves against the historic course, with the event attracting thousands of fans. With crowds of over 20,000 attending each day, the course's security managers use a CCTV network consis...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its new DSC1400 hydraulic-operated traffic control barrier is a surface-mounted, self-contained system that installs in only four hours on a flat concrete surface. It requires no excavation or trenching for hoses. In an emergency operating mode, the new DSC1400 traffic control barrier comes to a full guard position in 2.0 seconds. Designe...

CDS Integrated Security Systems have replaced five existing CCTV cameras and installed six new ones to provide expanded surveillance coverage in Slough High Street. Slough Borough Council took the opportunity to replace existing end-to-end fiber-optic links between each camera and the control room, with an extension to a single fiber ‘backbone', and in-conjunction with NVT Hybrid Video™ UTP Transmission Technology.Each relocated camera now features a NVT Single Channel Vide...

Selco relied on Zicam Integrated Security for consultation and specification of the security systemsEstablished in 1895 as a timber mill, Selco has grown from a small family-owned business, to a fast growing, highly competitive, and highly respected trade only builder merchant with branches in key locations throughout Britain.Selco has expanded from twelve to twenty-eight branches across the UK, opening six new branches in the last year in major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Nottingham and Lon...

The reception is an annual networking event held by the SIA at ISC West in Las VegasDiebold, Incorporated has signed on as the top-level "Hall of Fame" sponsor of next month's Security Industry Association (SIA) Customer Appreciation Reception.The reception is an annual networking event held by SIA at ISC West in Las Vegas. This year's gathering is scheduled for March 23 at ESPN Zone.Diebold is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, the company's vice president for government s...

SightLogix provides accurate and cost-effective area and perimeter securitySightLogix®, Inc., a supplier of intelligent video surveillance systems for outdoor security applications, has received Lenel factory certification as a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program. The certification confirms compatibility between SightLogix automated surveillance equipment and Lenel Systems International, Inc.'s OnGuard security management system.SightLogix' combination of edge-based video analyti...

 Overland Storage and Mobotix have reduced implementation time by 50% with their integrated solutionOverland Storage, Inc., a leading, global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, and Mobotix AG, the technology leader for high resolution network camera systems, today introduced a unified management console that simplifies the deployment of world class video surveillance and archive solutions featuring Mobotix IP network camera systems and Overland's award-winning family of SnapServer...

 Users report that Hikvision's H.264 cards make minimal demands on their computer systemsHikvision's H.264 compression cards are being used in Florida at Universal Studios, an amusement park themed on the entertainment industry where six million visitors a year are invited to 'ride the movies.' The dual-stream video compression cards from the HCI series are part of custom-assembled PC-based recorders monitoring camera footage across a leisure site that includes the world's biggest McDonald'...

The reduced response time is achieved by interfacing IndigoVision's IP Video solution with the MERS 999 systemCyberjaya has become the first Malaysian township to deploy a system that allows local police to remotely monitor the location of an incident, immediately after receiving an emergency call. This is achieved by interfacing IndigoVision's IP Video solution with the Malaysian Emergency Response Service (MERS) 999 system, which is part of the overall integrated CCTV surveillance system commi...

Alvarion's wireless broadband network has reduced crime and vandalism in the city by 60%About Rosh-HaayinA city east of Tel Aviv with a population of approximately 38,000 spread across 30 square kilometres, it has seen rapid expansion since 1990 from a small town to a modern and developed city.The challengeTo increase security in the city.The solutionEquipment from Alvarion's BreezeNET product lines used to build a network to connect IP-based video surveillance cameras.The resultRosh-Haayin has...

 Hikvision megapixel cameras offer a high-resolution video preview of 1600 x 1200 pixels or 1280 x 720 pixelsThe 5-star Atlantic Palace Hotel in Agadir, Morocco, features a 24-hour casino that offers slot machines, roulette and many forms of poker including tournament play. The casino is Morocco's premier gambling venue with an international restaurant overlooking the games rooms. Gamblers are attracted to the progressive jackpots of the machines and the country's only bingo hall. The casin...

SightLogix is the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has appointed Access Direct Sales Inc. to represent SightLogix in Central and Eastern Canada. Specifically, Access Direct will cover the region that includes the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  "Access Direct has an outstanding reputation for security expertise and a st...

 DHS Secretary Janet NapolitanoPhoto courtesy of FEMA Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano traveled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. "The international dimensions of the December 25 a...

 Michael Hodor plans to advance Avigilon's leadership position in the high-definition surveillance marketAvigilon has announced the appointment of Michael Hodor as the company's senior sales director for Western North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions. A top performing sales executive and manager with sixteen years sales experience in the security industry, Hodor is responsible for driving sales and increasing awareness for Avigilon's award winning high definition (HD) survei...

 Martin has over 30 years of experience in the security industryThe Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) Planning Committee has selected Jennifer Martin of Pixim to be its new chairman.Martin, the manager of worldwide channel programs for Pixim, is a committee member who had served as a judge for the NPS for five years. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the security industry to the position."I'm very excited to have been chosen," Martin said. "...

Honeywell has installed an integrated IP system to secure Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship campus in DallasHoneywell has completed installation of an integrated, IP-based system that centralises and streamlines security operations for the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) campus in Dallas, Texas. Installed by Honeywell-certified integrator Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., the scalable system covers multiple facilities located on the campus, including the worship centre that seats 3,40...

 Pinnacle Marketing is a manufacturer's representative with a successful history in security marketplaceSightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has named Pinnacle Marketing Inc. of Plano, Texas, as SightLogix's newest manufacturers representative. Specifically, Pinnacle will cover the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Pinnacle Marketing is known as a premier manufacturer's representative with a long and successful...

  HID and Abloy UK are creating the future of intelligent doors At IFSEC 2009, ASSA Abloy launched Hi-O, a new concept for electronic door solutions that improves and simplifies the installation, service and upgrade of access control systems and allows end users to create the first truly "intelligent doors". SourceSecurity.com spoke with Matt Thomas, Managing Director of Abloy UK, and Ian Compton, Director of Sales for UK, IE and Nordics for HID Global, to find out more ab...

 HB 1409 would prohibit use of biometrics as part of identification cardsA bill being considered by the New Hampshire legislature that would ban nearly all uses of biometrics is an inappropriate response to privacy concerns that would deprive residents of an important security technology, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has told state lawmakers. HB 1409 would prohibit any government agency or private entity from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for...

ICT Security Africa Summit 2010 is the ideal forum for those working in information security and cyber crimeMIS Training Institute is delighted to announce the inaugural ICT Security Africa Summit 2010. Ensure you are a part of this internationally established event series which is coming to Africa for the first time. The summit is the ideal forum for business and government leaders working in technology, information security, cyber crime and ICT audit to form frameworks and develop cy...

  The TRU650 BACS secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralised database Integrated Biometrics has announced that its fingerprint biometric access control solution, the TRU650, has received Lenel factory certification.  As part of this certification, Integrated Biometrics is now a partner member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme. The TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with...