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 Idaho Power relied on Verint for surveillance of its geographically dispersed facilitiesIdaho Power owns and operates 17 hydroelectric power plants and shares ownership in three coal-fired generating plants.The CompanyIdaho Power is a privately-held electric utility company with its headquarters in Boise.Idaho Power generates and distributes electric energy for more than 420,000 customers in a 20,000 square mile area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, serving all or a portion of 28...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has expanded its Ethernet product line by introducing a 1000FX fiber optic media converter with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The CNGE2MCPOE provides a PoE function to those POE compatible peripheral devices. This device supports the latest IEEE 802.3at PoE standard for use for as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), supplying up to 25 Watts of power. Designed for us...

When preparing to open Galileo III, a white tablecloth Italian restaurant in Washington, D.C., within walking distance of the White House and the National Theater, Chef Roberto Donna let his imagination take hold. Not only in the dishes he wanted to prepare for Washington's movers and shakers, but also in how he could maximize the security surveillance system he knew he needed to protect his assets and help manage his business. Donna is an award-winning chef, having been twice named Chef of the...

Nextiva IP Video Management platform from Verint Video Intelligence has upgraded security at Eastman Verint Systems Inc. announced that Eastman Chemical Company is benefitting from its use of the Nextiva IP Video Management platform from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. Eastman Chemical Company uses the robust physical security solution integrated with technologies from EMC and Orion Systems Group to further its focus on and commitment to securing people, property and assets.Eastma...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying the latest additions to its MegaView™ line of all-in-one Day/Night H.264 megapixel cameras. The new 3 and 5 megapixel MegaView™ cameras are enclosed in IP66 (environmentally rated) and vandal-resistant cylindrical housings with versions available incorporating built-in IR illuminators and IR-corrected lenses. These all-in-one cameras are simple to install using an easily adjustable 3-axis brack...

 The SightLogix VST is equipped with long-range SightSensor video analytic detection camerasSightLogix®, Inc. announces the Video Security Trailer (VST), a self-contained perimeter security solution for temporary or long-term surveillance applications. Announced at ISC West 2011, this next-generation system brings the same reliability and stability of SightLogix' fixed perimeter surveillance systems to temporary security applications.The SightLogix VST comes equipped with long-range Sig...

 Altronix showcased range of products at ISC West which serve as a back up power supply for surveillance systems   Attendees at ISC West had a great deal of new product introductions to see in the rapidly evolving technology landscape, but with all these new devices have to offer, the one thing that hasn't changed is the need for dependable power. As the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the professional security applications, Altronix continue...

 HubWayH16 allows video and PTZ control up to 750 feet along with injected camera power over a single CAT-5 Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the electronic security industry, introduces the HubWayH16 Passive UTP Transceiver Hub for the integration of analog cameras using structured cable.These hubs allow video and PTZ control up to 750 feet along with injected camera power over a single CAT-5 or higher structured cable. This 16 channel pas...

Arecont Vision is displaying their new D4S and D4F Series of 4-inch indoor megapixel dome cameras here at ISC West. The all-in-one indoor solutions include Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel 1080p, 3 megapixel or 5 megapixel compact cameras in surface-mount or in-ceiling-mount dome housings with 3.3-12mm varifocal IR-corrected lenses. Available in colour or day/night versions, each 4-inch dome also includes all the features of Arecont Vision's compact megapixel box camera line. The new D4 indoor dome...

Infinova announced that it will introduce a new suite of HD surveillance cameras and equipment, including an HD matrix switcher for security control rooms, at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 6-8, 2011, in Booth 4117.  Besides the matrix switcher, considered a missing piece for HD systems, the new Infinova HD surveillance solution also includes pan-tilt-zoom and fixed cameras, fibre optic encoders and an HD-SDI to HDMI converter. With this offering, Infinova gives Integrators the choice of a fu...

  Pelco will participate in the ISC West Premier Education seriesPelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its participation in the ISC West Premier Education Series at the upcoming conference and trade show in Las Vegas. Moses Ramos, Pelco Training Programs Manager, will be one of six panel participants in the session entitled: "VD04: Image Quality Panel III: Analog to IP Boot Camp," to be held on the second day of the show, Thursday, April 7, 2:45PM-4:00PM. &q...

  Pelco and Software House announce  integration of their video surveillance and access control platforms Pelco by Schneider Electric and Software House, a part of Tyco Security Products, are pleased to announce the integration of their two platforms - the Pelco Endura enterprise class video surveillance system and Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and event management solution. The Endura and C-CURE9000 integration combines the strengths of both platforms into a sing...

CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other inappropriate activities. Logistical challenges In Ottawa, more than 700 parks and outdoor recreation facilitie...

Retail banking is facing increasing pressure from customers, investors and other stakeholders to take a proactive stance on safety issues relating to people and financial assets. Whether it's ATM robbery or bank hold-ups, safety is becoming a key feature of corporate governance.To address these issues reliably and cost effectively, retail banks can protect their staff and assets more effectively with Sony Network Video Monitoring solutions.Small, discreet IP cameras can be positio...

 Aimetis Symphony will engage over 1,900 cameras, 1,000 I/O devices and 5,000 users in a single platform at Munich airport Aimetis Corp. a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that Munich Airport has expanded the use of Aimetis Symphony video surveillance to Terminal 2, bringing the total cameras under Aimetis management to 1,900.Aimetis Symphony provides Munich Airport with a single platform to manage analog CCTV systems on an IP network and integrate the vid...

 Tim Fagin joins SightLogix as the new Director of Support Services for video intrusion detection systemsSightLogix®, Inc., the leading supplier of intelligent video systems for outdoor areas and perimeter security, announced the appointment of Tim Fagin as its new Director of Support Services. Fagin will be responsible for developing and implementing channel training, best practices and support programme to ensure the successful application of SightLogix video intrusion detection syste...

 VideoIQ's iCVR-HD High Definition Dome Camera honored as Product of the Year by CE Pro and Electronic HouseVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced that the iCVR-HD high definition dome camera was selected as 2011 Electronic House Product of the Year in the surveillance camera category. The award was presented by CE Pro and Electronic House during the 2011 International Consumer Electronics show (CES), which took place in Las Vegas on January 6-9th, 2011.The Electron...

  PSIA's Executive Director Dave Bunzel stressed on the rising trends of market shifting towards IP products The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance presented on the need for standards to attendees at China Security 2010. One of the important messages, delivered by the organization's executive director Dave Bunzel, is that the market is shifting rapidly to IP products, which offer significant benefits in sharing critical security information.PSIA, with its systems approach to i...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...

 MedWest security Director Jason Woodbery firmly believes in advanced IP video surveillance from March NetworksMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced that MedWest Health System an affiliation of three hospital campuses in North Carolina has standardized on the company's VideoSphere Video Management System (VMS) to enhance safety and security, and guard against false liability claims. The solution enables MedWest to centralize video...

 The SightLogix video analytics system was chosen for its greater security while also lowering project costsThe U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has selected SightLogix® outdoor video surveillance systems for deployment at the South Table Mountain campus in Golden, Colorado as well as at the National Wind Technology Centre near Boulder, Colorado. Video intrusion detection systems incorporating SightLogix Thermal SightSensor cameras and SightTracker...

APS is Arizona's leading producer of electric power and the state's largest electric utility, providing reliable power with quality service at a reasonable cost for over 100 years.  APS serves over 1.1 million customers in 11 of 15 counties in Arizona.APS needs to monitor their critical infrastructure and their substations located all over the state and in areas often difficult to reach. APS already had a video surveillance system in place which was equipped with a series of thermal imaging...

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...

"We are a public facility that needs to be hospitable and accessible to the community on the one hand, but on the other hand, we see changes in such growing communities as ours where crime becomes more of an issue.  We are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and employees," says the Executive Vice President at a hospital in New York State. "It's a vulnerable population with many of the patients being elderly or psychiatric, and we have to protect them at the same time as t...

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 Bosch held several presentations at ISC West on their latest security technology, trends and solutionsAttendees from around the world took the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in CCTV, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products.   At our breakfast and lunch sessions, participants enjoyed a wealth of information on the technology, trends, and solutions presented by Bosch product experts. From using infrared illumination to enable around-the-clo...

NetWay PoE mid-span products can accommodate PoE and conventional IP video camerasAltronix showcased its growing portfolio of power solutions at ISC West 2010. Offering an expanded product line that features versatile functionality for analog and networked systems, highlighted products on display include NetWay mid-span PoE products, VertiLine rack-mount power supplies, ReServ UPS solutions, versatile SAV DC video surveillance power supplies, and the newly released HubWayEX series of active...

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...

Today a CCTV system is considered as an essential facility for any commercial or industrial area.  For several decades analog CCTV systems had a successful track record of securing assets.  More recently, as digital technologies found their way into every corner of life, CCTV system suppliers have also changed their approach to solution design by adding IP systems to their product ranges.  This has provided many new options but it has also generated many new considerations for cus...

Brickcom introduces new surveillance products which include outdoor PTZ, bullet, and speed dome camerasBrickcom proudly announces its new concept of total solution and whole new product lines at the end of 2009. With most specialized R&D teams, we display our achievements in 2009 and new products in 2010. Audiences can't wait to see what Brickcom will come up with for the surveillance industry. The most attractive products include outdoor cameras, PC-NVRs, and IVA features. Outdoor mode...