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Fairfield High replaced the existing VCR-based analog surveillance system with a new HD system from AvigilonDriven to become a top performing school district in the state of Alabama, the Fairfield City School System has created a culture of excellence in which students can develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to meet the challenges of living in an increasingly complex world. To this end, the Fairfield City School System is committed to delivering a challenging curriculum and provi...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. announced its third quarter 2009 resultsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTC-News) a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced its third quarter 2009 results.Revenues for the third quarter ending September 30, 2009 totaled $8.3 million compared to $11.5 million for the same quarter in 2008. Operating expenses in the quarter declined 12%, falling to $5.6 million. Optelecom-NKF reported a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.35 per share, comp...

Avigilon boosts security at the United Building in Chicago while maintaining architectural integrityChallengeTo meet the security requirements of its tenants and its corporate identity at The United Building with an unobtrusive surveillance solution that would not impact the building's architectural integrity.SolutionTo help ensure overall building security, the Jones Lang LaSalle team at The United Building installed one Avigilon 16 megapixel camera in the main lobby, seventeen Avigilon five me...

Avigilon expands sales team in EMEA to meet growing demand for High Definition SurveillanceAvigilon recently announced the appointment of Pedro Simoes as the company's director of sales for Spain, Portugal, and Africa; Celestino Gheoni as director of sales for Italy, Greece, and the Balkans; and Stefan Teuber as sales manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Simoes, Gheoni, and Teuber will be responsible for all sales activities required to support the needs of each region's expanding mark...

  Alvarion provides the city of Hickory with a cost-effective video surveillance solution to improve public safetyIn the 1850s, under a huge Hickory Tree, a man by the name of Henry Robinson built a tavern of logs. The city of "Hickory Tavern" was established in 1863 and the name was eventually changed to "Hickory" in 1873. Today, Hickory North Carolina is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, just an hour south of the entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkwa...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Alex Pazos as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the AmericasSamsung Techwin America - CCTV division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Alex Pazos has been hired as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the Americas, responsible for all sales field support for partners in the United States, Latin America, and Canada."Alex's technical background, field support experience, and CCTV industry qu...

Arecont Vision announces the integration of their cameras by Service Tracking Systems Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the integration of their cameras by Service Tracking Systems (STS) - a provider of technology solutions for various customer service applications. The HDCamPro high-definition camera lane system developed by STS incorporates Arecont Vision's megapixel cameras to record the condition of vehicles before it en...

Pelco's IP video security products integrate with the Genetc's Omnicast® solutionPelco is pleased to announce the integration between its industry leading Pelco IP video security products and the Omnicast® video surveillance solution by IP security specialist Genetec.According to Pelco management, several Pelco IP products - Camclosure IP, IP3701 Spectra IV IP and Spectra Mini IP and Sarix megapixel camera series are now supported by the latest release of the Omnicast solution...

March Networks recognized as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North AmericaMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that it has been ranked as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ listing, posting a remarkable 700 percent growth in revenue over four years.March Networks placed 194th in the North American listing with sales of $94 m...

Community centre receives a new state-of-the-art video surveillance system IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the St. Stephen's Community House in Columbus, Ohio has received a new state-of-the-art video surveillance system, donated to the community institution by IQinVision, Anixter, Milestone Systems, and the installation integrator, EPS.St. Stephens is a 90-year old com...

Supercircuits announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the companySupercircuits, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential video surveillance solutions, recently announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the Texas-based company. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, first purchased a controlling interest in Supercircuits in August 2006. This new capital will be used to invest in ne...

ACTi's camera, the excellent video quality and high resolution meet the requirement of Cooter's BrownCooter Brown's has been a popular bar since 1977, which located in the historic Riverbend section of Uptown New Orleans. Cooter Brown's proudly serves over 400 brands of domestic and imported bottled beers. It's also well-known for its Sports Events. The bar is equipped with 15 wide-screen televisions, including an all-sports satellite system for its customers to enjoy the sports and the beer at...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

 CEO of Veracity USA Scott Sereboff will speak at the ISC East 2009 in New York later this monthJoin Scott Sereboff, the CEO of Veracity USA - the world leader in making IP installation simple -  as he brings you "What, no wireless? How to move from analog to IP without changing existing infrastructure".Scott will be speaking at two different times at ISC East, which is October 28th-29th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City:October 29th, 10:30AM - 11:30AM in the IP-TAC...

 The Siqura brand has experienced a widespread market success since its introduction in 2006Optelecom-NKF, Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTC-News) a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced that all products developed and distributed by the company will use the Siqura® brand name as of January 1, 2010. The Siqura registered trademark was adopted in 2006 to distinguish Optelecom-NKF's IP product line, even as the company's fibre products continued to be...

 The Leadership in Security award was given to Maine Senator Susan M. CollinsThe CSO Roundtable of ASIS International recently awarded its first Leadership in Security Award to Sen. Susan M. Collins, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in reaching across the aisle to draft and pass several critical pieces of U.S. homeland security legislation. The Maine Republican, who currently serves as ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, boasts an impr...

 Genetec recently installed an integrated security solution Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in USAGenetec recently announced that the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Alabama, United States, has completed the installation of an integrated security solution which includes both Omnicast video surveillance and Synergis access control. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel was recently rebuilt as a top-of-the-line entertainment and resort complex, and Genetec's IP-based unified solutions were chosen to ma...

  ONVIF is a forum which drives the development of a standard global interface for network video productsONVIF has recently announced that its member base has grown to 103 companies. The forum, which drives the development of a global standard for the interface of network video products, now boasts 12 full members, 13 contributing members and 78 user member companies. Over the last months, Canon and IDIS have joined as full members and Dallmeier, General Electrics, Genetec, Hitachi, In...

  Walter Fitzpatrick has been appointed to head Axis Security's electronic systems division Walter Fitzpatrick has joined the Axis Security Group of Companies, to head up its electronic systems division. He will report directly to Jonathan Levine, the Group Managing Director. Walter will play a lead role in developing Axis Security's systems capabilities, designing and installing sophisticated CCTV and access control solutions for a range of applications, notably within the retail...

IndigoVision's IP Video technology is at the heart of a major 4-year CCTV upgrade to the Welland Canal section of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Dubbed Highway H2O, the Seaway is the safe, reliable and environmentally friendly transportation route of choice to the heart of North America. IndigoVision's position as a technology leader in IP Video is underpinned by the numerous projects that have been field proven over a number of years, such as the one for the Welland Canal. The all-Canadian Welland...

The search for greater energy efficiency Green initiatives and reducing carbon footprints are at the top of many organizations and according to the Carbon Trust Organization, by simply switching machines off after use or turning the heating down in warm weather, a real savings of energy can be made. Just reducing energy usage by 20 percent could add as much as the same amount to your profits as a 5 percent increase in sales. Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, is on...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control center-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more-that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security s...

  Axis' firmware version for AXIS P3301 fixed dome network camera has support for ONVIFAxis recently announced firmware version 5.10 for AXIS P3301 Fixed Dome Network Camera. The new firmware includes support for ONVIF, the global interface specification for network video products. "This demonstrates our commitment to supporting the ONVIF specification in our products," says Erik Frännlid, Director of Product Management at Axis Communications. "At the same time, thi...

  Sales for Axis Communications have increased continuously over the first nine months of the yearNet sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,642 M (1,474), and sales amounted to SEK 568 M (543) for the third quarter. Operating profit during the period totaled SEK 188 M (291),and operating profit totalled SEK 95 M (131) for the third quarter. Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 187 M (291),and profit before tax amounted to SEK 94 M (131) for the third quarter.Profit a...

 Siemens' new security solution combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protectionSiveillance Fusion is a holistic security management system now introduced by Siemens' Building Technologies Division. As a centralised solution (top-down approach) it combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protection on a single platform. Using the existing IT infrastructure and .NET Framework, Siveillance Fusion allows for complete interoperability. The platform...

 Axis moves up to fourth in world rankings of vendors providing video surveillance equipmentThe 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment" is based on data compiled in 2008 and provides an overall view of the video surveillance market for both traditional analog manufacturers and the network video market where Axis is active.In the report, Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category - vendors providing video...

Australian Customs Service selected the March Network's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance security operationsMarch Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has selected the Company's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance its security operations in multiple airports across the country. The integrated systems include March Networks' Video Management System (VMS) soft...

ACTi Partners with Milestone to Secure Power Grid and Central Monitoring Station for Grays Harbor PUDGrays Harbor PUD is a publicly owned utility district located just outside of Seattle in the rural areas along the coast of SW Washington state. Like many power companies, Grays Harbor PUD is dedicated to protecting the critical infrastructure their customers depend on while ensuring the safety of their personnel. In these remote areas, theft is also a concern, so the PUD is constantly...

 ioimage and Milestone Systems have announced a technology partnership to deliver enhanced security solutions ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, and Milestone Systems, the leading global developer of open platform IP video management software, recently announced they have established a partnership to deliver comprehensive and enhanced security solutions.ioimage intelligent cameras and encoders can now be seamlessly integrated within the Milest...

 Colorado schools tighten security measures with IP surveillance technology from ACTi CorporationSince the Columbine High School incident in Littleton, Colorado, school districts throughout the state have been making an active effort to provide a safer learning environment for students and teachers. Due to the size and scope of providing a safer environment for school districts, IP Surveillance technology has become the standard in educational institutions throughout Colorado. Fal...