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Genetec's Omnicast, certified as an "Approved Product for Homeland Security" Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that their video surveillance system, Omnicast, has received both a designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology and certification as an Approved Product for Homeland Security from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both the designation and the certificat...

  The expert panel will approach to mitigate threats to various elements of the nation's critical infrastructureJohn Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix® Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2011 Government Summit presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) June 21-22 in Washington, D.C.Mr. Romanowich, who is chairman of SIA's Working Group on Chemical Security, will lead the panel discussion titled "Emerging Threa...

  BSSG was able to deploy the entire surveillance network without any concern about compatability of productsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, recently announced that Bruers Service Security Goirle (BSSG), a leading integrator of security systems in Amsterdam, has deployed a complete wireless video surveillance network in Amsterdam's Stadsdeel West neighborhood utilising Proxim's end-to-end wireless solutions and...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

University of Southern Mississippi implemented the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to ensure safety at its M.M. Roberts StadiumAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that the University of Southern Mississippi has successfully implemented the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to ensure spectator safety and reduce operational costs at its M.M. Roberts Stadium, a 40,000 seat outdoor stadium located in the hea...

Overview Rail storage yards for a major US metropolitan transit system were being repeatedly broken into during nighttime hours and experiencing repeated vandalism of cars. The perpetrators were able to climb down from an adjacent bridge and gain access to the yard undetected. The existing video system was only able to display evidence of the break-ins after they occurred. The low-light environment also reduced the chances of identifying the vandals. There were sizable costs associated wit...

 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...

  Mirasys enables the extension of cameras across Bangkok and boosts police monitoring and surveillanceMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, today announced that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has expanded their City Safe project into the second phase with Mirasys technology. In this new phase, 8,000 cameras will be installed throughout Bangkok City and managed through Mirasys Carbon Video Monitoring System (VMS) from w...

Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, elected as Proxim's new Board of DirectorsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance indoor and outdoor wireless backhaul systems, announced that three new members, Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, were elected to its Board of Directors at Proxim's May 17, 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. "The new members of our Board bring tremendous industry experience, enthusiasm, and talent to our B...

 Ranked 3rd fastest - growing in Canada, Avigilon HD surveillance solutions portfolio is constantly expanding Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced that it has been ranked the third fastest-growing company in Canada and the fastest growing company in Western Canada in PROFIT Magazine's 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking. The PROFIT 200 ranks Canada's Fastest-Growing companies by five-year revenue growt...

Challenge With a growing number of riders, maintaining a safe transit environment has become a top priority for Community Transit. Solution Community Transit installed 19 Avigilon five mexapixel cameras at the Kasch Park Operating Base and installed seven Avigilon five megapixel cameras at the Merrill Creek Operating Base, in addition to a two megapixel camera inside the vault room where cash is counted and a three megapixel camera in the lobby for greater coverage. Community Transit manages...

 Application Programmer's Guide covers the services included in the ONVIF specification including discovery,setup etc. ONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it hosted a successful networking event at the IFSEC 2011 trade show in Birmingham, England. The event drew approximately 80 integrators, end users, consultants and manufacturers who attended to hear about ONVIF's success in promoting a global standard for the interf...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying its expanded line of lower-cost H.264 compact megapixel cameras that are half the size and a third of the weight of previous models here at ISC West 2011. The new AV3115, AV5115 and AV10015 3, 5 and 10 megapixel cameras are the latest additions joining the Arecont Vision AV1315 (1.3 megapixel) and AV2815 (1080p HD) cameras. All Arecont Vision compact megapixel cameras are easy to install and fit into small...

Renowned for its beaches and amusement parks, Florida has become a hotbed of tourist activity. It is no wonder then, that the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), known as Central Florida's Gateway to the Sun, is one of the busiest Airports in the United States. Established in 1968, the Orlando Sanford International Airport is perpetually frequented with heavy traffic, large operations, and almost two million passengers each year.The business challenge In an airport of such capacity, re...

The 2011 SIA Government Summit will will examine governmements' intersection with privacy and security A session at the Security Industry Association Government Summit this month will examine one of the most critical issues in the industry: how government privacy officials address the intersection of privacy and security when agencies implement government security initiatives.Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) perform unique responsibilities that differ between agencies and have a significa...

Genetec has won the Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP)Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce the recent win for Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP) awarded by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). The GTAP is an online portal that was designed as an extension to Genetec's Technical Assistance Center to provide customers w...

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...

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will serve their best to upgrade results at UTC UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire & Security in late-March. Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products; both appointments effective immediately. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp.Barry joi...

The day and night camera represents Arecont Vision’s third generation of panoramic megapixel cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces the world’s first 20 megapixel day/night panoramic cameras to the market. The new SurroundVideo  20 megapixel H.264 cameras provide higher-resolution 180-degree or 360-degree panoramic views and can replace up to 65 conventional cameras. The new all-in-one models are cost-effective so...

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...

The MESSOA SCR515PRO, a long-range ANPR/LPR camera, has been installed at hotel parking lots in Virginia, United States. It has helped the hotel management keep track of vehicle information in the harshest lighting conditions. Tysons Corner is an important business district located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax was the first county ever in the United States to reach a six-figure median household income. Also, it has the second highest median household income of any local jurisd...

UTC Fire and Security showcased some of their advanced products at IFSEC 2011UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.Lenel provides enterprise software, integrated systems and access control to manage multiple security systems, real-time intelligent video content analysis, biometric access, smart card...

The City of Sanford upgrades their five utility facilities and City Hall with Genetec's Security Center Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the City of Sanford, Florida, has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, for both access control and video surveillance in their new Public Safety Complex. The City of Sanford also chose Security Center to upgr...

 Norbain will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security etc.D-Link announced it has appointed Norbain as a distribution partner in the UK. The addition of Norbain to D-Link's existing distribution channel will help further grow the company's footprint with security resellers. Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security, wireless and switches."We are pleased to be worki...

 March Network will provide surveillance solutions to top 20 global banks    March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that a large financial customer will deploy an additional 1,000 March Networks IP cameras, embedded video analytics and Video Management System (VMS) software across more than 120 retail branches before the end of 2011. During the past two years, the bank has nearly tripled its March Networks Financial Solution installation to...

  Port security has been upgraded with the introduction of Nextiva Critical infrastructure from Verint SystemsEvery year, millions of foreign tonnage are offloaded to thousands of vessels in this high-traffic port for distribution throughout the country. This high level of activity in an environment that includes an expansive water perimeter, multi-use facilities, heavy equipment, parking lots, elevators, and storage containers requires sophisticated storage solutions for protecting pe...

  A hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solved by the selection of Arecont Vision megapixel cameras for this install...

 ADT and MDT extended the public safety network to safeguard the Winter Olympics 2010 In preparation for the increased security needs of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the City of Vancouver along with ADT Advanced Integration / Intercon Security and MDT Technical Services deployed a Proxim wireless network to extend video surveillance throughout the city. They selected Proxim's 4.9 Ghz point-to-point and point-to-multipoint products to extend the city's public safety network and connect video su...

 Alston Moor has benefitted from the Cybermoor broadband project which involves Proxim productsWhen it came time for Cybermoor Ltd., a UK market leader in community broadband projects, to upgrade its existing Cybermoor network in the rural town of Alston Moor, Proxim's wireless broadband solutions were able to bridge the divide. Alston Moor is both the highest market town in England as well as one of the most remote; so conventional high speed broadband service is not available. In 2002, Cy...

 Pelco introduced the New Partner Advantage ProgramPelco by Schneider Electric officials announced a new reward program aimed at delivering industry-leading discounts, rebates, training and support to their partners. Company representatives say the program was created to help customers in the U.S. and Canada build their business and increase their profits."We recognize that our success relies heavily on our ability to deliver value to our customers and we are 100% committed to their su...