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Melbourne Cricket Ground deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solutionGenetec announced recently that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia has selected and successfully deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solution to protect the historic sporting venue and the 100,000 sports enthusiasts who visit the stadium on a regular basis.With a circumference of 1.2 km, the MCG is considered the eighth l...

VIVOTEK USA ended the year on a high note by participating in CCTV Imports' Holiday Tradeshow and PartyVIVOTEK USA ended the year on a high note by participating in CCTV Imports' Holiday Tradeshow and Party held in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. As usual, VIVOTEK had a strong presence and showed off the latest unique IP cameras, including the IP7361 2MP Outdoor Bullet Camera and the IP8161 H.264 2MP Fixed Camera. Though the party had a retro theme, there was nothing retro about...

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia has chosen Pelco, Inc. as the provider for its digital video recordingPelco management is pleased to announce that Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airport Enterprise (EAE) - has chosen Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric as the provider for its digital video recording. As the most advanced airport in the east Africa region, the new Endura video surveillance system will be used for security monitoring as well as impro...

SIA has announced George Will and Mike McCurry will headline the 2010 SIA Government SummitPulitzer Prize-winning political columnist George Will and former White House press secretary Mike McCurry will headline the 2010 SIA Government Summit, the Security Industry Association has announced.The annual SIA Government Summit is the nation's premier public policy conference for the security industry. The 2010 event on June 8-9 in Washington, D.C., will feature a wide range of speakers discussing le...

Daycare Webwatch uses VIVOTEK video servers to convert analog CCTV cameras into a digital systemMissionBased in Toronto, Ontario, Daycare Webwatch is changing traditional childcare services and giving parents peace of mind when their children are in someone else's care. In today's working environment, as more households consist of dual income and single parent families, the daily rituals of childcare have been increasingly outsourced. Since 1999, Daycare Webwatch has addressed this concern and o...

SIA and two other groups wrote about increased carbon monoxide detector usage in a letter to key lawmakersIncreased carbon monoxide detector usage is needed to stop what has become the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States, the Security Industry Association and two other groups wrote in a December 17 letter to key lawmakers.Carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas known as the "silent killer," claims more than 400 lives in the United States each...

Communication Networks has named Andrew Acquarulo Jr., as its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet, has named Andrew Acquarulo Jr., as its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Acquarulo will be responsible for ComNet's worldwide strategic vision, operations and sales for the ComNet fiber optic and Ethernet product lines. Andrew will report to George Lichtblau, ComNet Chairman and CEO. In his role as ComNet Pre...

Mission 500 is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010Mission 500, a charity organization formed strictly to engage security professionals in supporting the goal of sponsoring 500 children in need, is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010. This first of a kind event at an ISC Expo was conceived to engage new corporate sponsors as well as individuals within the industry. Altronix Corporation, HID, LRG Marketing Communications and Morse Watchmans are charter sponsor...

IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at Grand Canyon West Resort, ArizonaAn innovative wireless surveillance system is helping to cut crime and provide a safe and secure environment for visitors to the Grand Canyon West Resort, Arizona. IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at multiple sites, providing an integrated surveillance solution across a wide area. Grand Canyon West is a popular tourist destination on the west side of the Ca...

SightLogix has named Monfort Electronics Marketing, Inc. as manufacturer's representativeSightLogix, the leading supplier of automated outdoor surveillance systems for wide area and perimeter security, has named Monfort Electronics Marketing, Inc. as Manufacturer's Representative in the states of Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana.Monfort Electronics has served the video, access control, IT infrastructure, communications and security markets for more than fifty years as a manufa...

OMNI Data purchased two Snap Server 520 storage systems to reduce costs and maximize productivityOMNI Data, which is based in Woodbridge, CT, is a systems integration and IT fonsulting firm with a proven track record for delivering the most efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to their clients. The firm designs, builds, and supports IT networks to help their clients maximize productivity, while minimizing IT infrastructure.OMNI Data is comprised of IT certified engineers and con...

Brickcom relseases NR-1604, an ARM9-based stand-alone NVR featured with an embedded Linux operating systemBrickcom's NR-1604 is an ARM9-based Stand-alone NVR (Network Video Recorder) featured with an embedded Linux operating system, which is designed for remote monitoring, live viewing, recording, and multi-channel playback of videos from IP cameras inside a network surveillance system. The NVR is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and houses 2 SATA hard disks (max capacity: 2TB) for lon...

The Brickcom cameras provided adopt the H.264 codec which provides superior video qualityIn August 2009, Brickcom Corp. supplied a certain enterprise with a wireless IP surveillance solution over WiMAX in southern Taiwan. This company needed to build a network system to monitor the stockroom and the factory from the main office building. Due to the distance limitations and the prohibition of road excavation, the transmission had to go wirelessly. The Brickcom cameras adopt the H.264 codec which...

Genetec's Omnicast selected as the managing platform at Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter GamesGenetec announced recently that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, as the managing platform for the perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Omnicast is intended to be used in conjunction with other state-of-the-art security technology to secure...

Infinova will introduce a new family of IP and megapixel cameras at ISC West 2010Infinova recently announced that it will introduce a full new family of IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators provide their customers with a cost-managed approach for moving to IP. Infinova wants to enable organizations to move to IP as budgets and requirements dictate while also extending the life of their existing analog surveillance systems.The new family, to be formally introduced at ISC...

Illinois School District helps ensure safety of students, faculty and staff with Verint Nextiva SolutionVerint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Troy School District has completed implementation of the Nextiva® IP Video Management solution from Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™, and is using the technology to help ensure a safe learning environment for its nearly 5,000 students, faculty and staff.Located in Will County, Troy School District serves the fastest growing co...

City of Marietta replaced most of its standalone analog CCTV systems with the IndigoVision systemOver the last year and a half, the City of Marietta, Georgia, has replaced most of their standalone analog CCTV systems with a complete integrated IP Video solution from IndigoVision."The IndigoVision system was deployed in support of the City of Marietta's strategic plan, which called for security cameras to assist with homeland security and crime prevention," said Rich Tieslau, the C...

On-Net Surveillance Systems has appointed Prem Kuchi as Director, Research and DevelopmentOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has named Prem Kuchi to the position of Director, Research and Development. Prem, who has impressive credentials in the fields of video management and software analytics, will play a key role in building the next generation of OnSSI's Physical Security Information platform."This is an exciting time for OnSSI as we continue to expand our vision fo...

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma deploys approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillanceIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has deployed or plans to deploy approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillance of high-value areas at four of its casinos, including gaming floors and tables, cashier windows and cash countin...

Walla Walla High School in Washington state has implemented video surveillance management software from OnSSITo ensure the safety of students, staff and facilities, Walla Walla High School in Washington state has implemented video surveillance management software from On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) to combine video streams from cameras located throughout its campus into an intelligent, user-friendly system.. Walla Walla Electric, Inc. provided their design, consultation and installati...

VIVOTEK has helped bring Wise County schools to the forefront of IP surveillanceMissionWise County, located near the coal production fields of southwestern Virginia, bills itself as "The Safest Place on Earth". With security being a top priority, the school district needed to make sure that they are well-protected with the selection of an appropriate surveillance system. Considering the unique requirements of each campus and evaluating several vendors, the schools entrusted the crucial...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC receives award for surveillance featuring Overland's SnapServer NASOverland Storage, Inc. recently announced that its esteemed customer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, has received the prestigious IDG InfoWorld 100 award for its high-availability video surveillance solution featuring Overland's scalable SnapServer® 620 network-attached storage (NAS). Each year, the InfoWorld 100 Awards celebrate 100 IT organizations tha...

Avigilon HD surveillance equipment provides infrastructure for MyView Research ProjectAvigilon recently announced that it has made an in-kind contribution of Avigilon HD surveillance system equipment to the University of British Columbia's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Avigilon HD surveillance equipment is being used in the research and development of the MyView research project, a research system for the capture, processing, and playback of video data recorded by multip...

NICE will now secure a total of 56 correctional facilities for one of world's largest prison systemsNICE Systems has received follow-on orders from a large-scale US corrections operation for its NiceVision IP-capable video surveillance solution. NICE received the NiceVision orders for four additional sites of a large-scale US corrections operation. Including these sites, NICE security solutions will now be deployed in a total of 56 of the operation's corrections sites around the country. The sta...

Avaya has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor employees and visitorsChallengeTo secure the perimeter of its corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Avaya has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor employees and visitors as they enter and exit the parking lots while maintaining an open and welcoming atmosphere.SolutionAvaya installed 15 Avigilon five megapixel cameras, which are mounted strategically around the...

Fluidmesh Networks announces the appointment of Gene Bayo to Regional Sales Manager of Central U.SFluidmesh Networks, a leading manufacturer of wireless systems for security applications based on mesh networking technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eugenio "Gene" Bayo to Regional Sales Manager of the Central U.S.Gene has successfully supported sales in Latin America and Europe for Fluidmesh Networks. He brings extensive experience in the engineering and deployment...

SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC WestThe Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC West in Las Vegas in March.The NPS is the security industry's premier awards-based marketing program, and the 2010 event will feature several enhancements, including revised categories that reflect the evolution of the industry and an exclusive space on the show floor where produ...

The House of Representatives establish a new grant program dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plantsThe House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a key legislative priority of the Security Industry Association (SIA): the establishment of a new grant programme dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plants.The "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2868) would, among other things, create a wastewater treatment plant securit...

Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system Honeywell has been chosen to assist one of the country's most historic and iconic sports venues implement security measures that will allow it to maintain a free-flowing public setting while providing a safe and secure environment. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system to ensure better con...

Banco Caja Social y Colmena (BCSC) deploys the March Networks solution to support 2,800 cameras March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that a seventh financial institution in Colombia has standardized on the company's networked video management systems for enhanced security and loss prevention.Banco Caja Social y Colmena (BCSC) is deploying the March Networks solution to support 2,800 cameras installed across its 280 banking branches and 450...