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  Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...

 Infinova's V2060 Series allows automated electronic surveillance to control an entire CCTV systemInfinova announced that the Yiwu International Commercial Centre, the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova's V2060 Series large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images within the 2 million square metre (21.5 million square feet) facility....

Today, one of the country's most innovative ports in terms of security measures, the Port of Los Angeles was not always ahead of the curve. Prior to 2006, the Port operated with a few analog cameras across their expansive grounds. "We had just a few cameras run independently through an IP address operated by different departments," states Don Farrell, captain of the Los Angeles Port of Police. "There was no master plan or integration of the systems." Prior to a new security system or plan, Port...

 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...

  Avigilon has been listed in top 100 innovative companies of the world by Red Herring a global media company Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that it has been named to the 2010 Red Herring 100 Global list, a prestigious list honouring the year's most promising private ventures that are leading innovation around the world. The Red Herring 100 Global Award is the fifth award that Avigilon received in 2...

  Infinova's video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number of venues and stadiumsInfinova announced that the Asian Games Organization Committee has recognized the company with its "Outstanding Safeguard" Award for its role in keeping stadiums and venues safe during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games which were held in Guangzhou, China between November 12 and December 19, 2010. Infinova video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number...

  PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels.  The system installation, perform...

 Fluidmesh provided wireless network security infrastructure to ensure student and campus security  It was a great challenge to find, despite the obstacles, a creative, cost-effective security solution for Keene State College, which needed a CCTV system to monitor its most remote parking area on campus and ensure student safety, particularly at night. Among the obstacles: the parking lot had no fibre backbone. There were also physical constraints including an old railroad tre...

 Unilux Portable IP Command System uses Fluidmesh wireless mesh video network for remote monitoringUnilux, Ltd., based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, needed to provide a client with an effective means of monitoring a large event. They were looking for a video system they could deploy only when needed and is also mobile enough to be transported in a van and stored when not in use.Solution:Unilux, Ltd. tapped on the technical capabilities of Fluidmesh Networks and together the companies...

   Ronnie Pennington joined Altronix as National Accounts Manager and would help in strengthening customer support Altronix announced the creation of a National Accounts Manager position that enables the company to best support its expanding line of systems-based power products. The company has tapped security industry veteran Ronnie Pennington to join Altronix in this position. "The addition of Ronnie as National Accounts Manager will help Altronix better serve our expanding clie...

   DESKO has chosen HID Global's RFID module for mobile border control identity checking system HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.  Jointly developed with  Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a...

 Fluidmesh 2200 mesh network spans across an area of a square mile covering all the downtown Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department sought to install a city-wide video surveillance system. However, they needed one with extraordinary flexibility to avoid interference issue with its existing Wi-Fi system.Solution:"By using a direct line of site, Fluidmesh allowed us greater flexibility to place our cameras and repeaters where we needed them to be," said Birmingham Police C...

 To face harsh wind and cold weather was the greatest challenge for in-campus surveillance security system SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for the Western Wyoming Community College parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them were very harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras.Challenge:The cameras needed to be mounted on existing light poles lo...

Dedicated Micros will be showcasing its Closed IPTV products at Intersec 2011CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using the Intersec 2011 exhibition in Dubai (16 - 18 January 2011) to showcase its Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution to prospective customers from across the Middle East region and to unveil a wide range of Closed IPTV compatible products.The award-winning, zero configuration, Closed IPTV has been brought to market by Dedi...

 HubWay UTP Transceivers provide long distance video surveillance solution in a metro complex in ChicagoWhen Altronix designed their HubWay UTP Transceivers, the objective was to provide an integrated system solution to send high quality video over long distances via structured cable. Since their introduction, Altronix HubWay Series has quickly gained traction for video surveillance applications in large multi-use complexes and campus applications where cameras are deployed over long d...

 SIA's New Product Showcase (NPS) has expanded the number of product categories to 30 For more than three decades, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The number of categories in which products may be entered has been expanded for 2011 to nearly 30 to reflect technological changes in the security industry. Judging panels composed of industry experts will select winners in each of these categories and will present the Judges' Choice Award and...

 David Thompson to essay the role of vice president of engineering at Aimetis CorporationAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that it has named David Thompson to serve as vice president of engineering.Thompson has more than 25 years of experience in software development working at a variety of high-tech firms. Most recently, he was senior director of engineering excellence at Blue Coat Systems, where he led the continuous quality improve...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organizations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

 The Army in Fort Richardson, Alaska needed surveillance at an abandoned Cold War Nike Missile siteDick Powell, who oversees physical security for the Fort Richardson Army, was tasked with providing protection for the historic Nike Missile property, which also serves as a communication site for several infrastructure assets for the city of Anchorage. Continuous surveillance of both the upper and lower sections of the site during all lighting and weather conditions was needed. Powell turned...

  Avigilon has installed HD megapixel video surveillance systems at various centres under Halifax Regional Facility Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems,announced that the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System on the ferry transit system, at several recreation centers, and at a metro transit service garage to protect its critical assets. The Avigilon HD Surveillance Sys...

  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...

Massasoit Community College caters to over 7,000 students. The institution is one of the largest community educational establishments within the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system and offers a variety of degree courses in vocational disciplines and the liberal arts as well as part-time programmes. Challenge Local integrator SoundBytes Security were charged with creating a 100-camera surveillance system that would contribute to the safety of students and faculty members across the col...

 VideoIQ celebrates on its product highlights, partnerships and record growth in 2010VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced record results for 2010, more than doubling its customer base and unit shipments vs. 2009. VideoIQ's record growth was fueled by strong adoption of new products launched in 2010, including the iCVR-HD High Definition line of dome cameras with full onboard NVR storage, the iCVR standard definition line of indoor and outdoor dome cameras wi...

  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...

   Infinova provides megapixel, IP, analog surveillance cameras, fiber optic communications, etc. Infinova announced that it will introduce a new family of ONVIF standard IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators more easily provide their customers with solutions that feature interoperability among hardware to hardware and hardware to software products. The ONVIF compatible M-Series family, to be formally introduced at IFSEC 2011, May 16-19, in Birmingham, United...

 Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Corridor Format Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced from the National Retail Federation Big Show, that Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Communications' Axis Corridor Format.Many surveillance environments are more "vertical" than "horizontal" in a variety of sit...

 Infinova, a video surveillance manufacturer, listed its IPO on the Chinese Stock Exchange Infinova announced that shares of Infinova, one of the world's leading video surveillance systems manufacturers, were successfully listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange on December 24, 2010. Infinova will use the (US) $300 million to grow both organically and through acquisitions. As of today, the market value of Infinova is (US) $1.2 billion. With company headquarters in Monmouth J...

  OnSSI is a leader in manufacturing of open platform video network management software OnSSI, the number one manufacturer of open-platform network video management software in the Americas according to IMS Research, announced three new positions on the OnSSI sales team. Joining the company are Trevor Newton as Western Region Manager and Steve Kingsbury as Mid-Atlantic Region Manager. Brad Anderson, formerly Mid-Atlantic Region Manager, has been appointed to the new position of Nat...

 Renee Janda, Regional Sales Manager  Basler IP Cameras in Texas will manage the customers in the Midwestern USBasler Vision Technologies has appointed Renee Janda as a new Regional Sales Manager for Basler IP Cameras. Renee will be based in Katy, Texas, and will be responsible for Basler's IP Camera customers in the Midwestern US, from Texas to Minnesota. Renee has over 8 years of experience in the security industry and has done an outstanding job in developing territories a...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...