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 The sensor detects large animals and locates the position of the intrusion within three feetThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has put into operation and continues to test the first-in-the-USA intrusion detection system that alerts drivers in real time of wildlife on highways that cause risk to motorists. The system should replace the existing, widely used, but ineffective method of static signs that inform drivers of the potential wildlife "statistic" risk, ra...

Napolitano wil receive the Fred. V Morrone 9/11 Memorial AwardThe Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will honor Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Janet Napolitano at the Security Week Gala on November 2, 2011 in New York City. Napolitano will receive the Fred V. Morrone 9/11 Memorial Award in recognition of her leadership and efforts to protect the country from threats that range from ter...

The solar-powered First Responder unit is ideal for areas with inadequate access to power and cabling FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance security, has entered into a strategic agreement with Sun Surveillance, a South Carolina-based wireless security technology provider that enables the company to bring to market a solar-powered FutureSentry First Responder unit that is ideal for areas with limited access to power or cabling. The partnership extends...

CCUSD is changing its DVR-based analog surveillance system to IP Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that Culver City Unified School District deployed the NLSS Gateway as the security management system to serve as the centre of a major security upgrade at selected schools within its campus. Culver City Unified School District, which consists of more than 6,500 students in Culver City, Calif., is transitioni...

Prisons and correctional facilities are frequently regarded as an anomaly within the perimeter security sector. The primary focus at such locations is the need to keep inmates inside an enclosed area as opposed to detecting intruders from the outside. But these institutions should not be regarded as a one-way street since responsibility for keeping drugs, contraband and would-be escape collaborators out of the area are also important tasks for prison autho...

  OnSSI's Ocularis software solution is an open-architecture, IP-based video surveillance platformOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announces the partnership of Seneca 's xVault server optimized for use with Ocularis, OnSSI's flagship video surveillance software. xVault for Ocularis has been custom-configured to comply with the software's specific needs to ensure compatibility for a practical turnkey solution. Seneca p...

  FLIR offers solution for thermal cameras including VideoIQ's onboard NVR storage VideoIQ and FLIR have partnered! Following their groundbreaking announcement at ASIS 2011, VideoIQ and FLIR will discuss their new partnership and what it means for their end-users, integrators and themselves. FLIR now offers a total solution for their thermal cameras including VideoIQ's innovative, adaptive analytics and onboard NVR storage. VideoIQ benefits from an expanded reach into...

Over 100 years ago, Port Freeport came into being when the first jetty system was built in Freeport, Texas. Since that time, the Port has become one of the fastest growing ports on the Gulf Coast, and is currently ranked as the 16th largest port in the United States in terms of foreign tonnage. Located just three miles from deep water, Port Freeport is also one of the most accessible ports on the Gulf Coast and the 400-foot-wide, 45-foot-deep channel ensures a fast, safe turnaround for many carg...

Instek Digital a developer of enterprise video security solutions - with the focus on security software, DVR and NVR systems - recently introduced its MatriVideo™ Archive Server Failover. This innovative solution provides enterprises all the benefits of a secure surveillance system. The MatriVideo™ Archive Server is designed to be an additional option in protecting vital video data that needs to be indefinite periods - allowing remote video data archival of multiple came...

 Navarre wanted to transition from an analog system to an IP-based security solutionNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that Navarre Corp. has deployed the NLSS Gateway as part of a strategic initiative to increase security in select distribution facilities in North America. Navarre Distribution Services and Navarre Logistical Services, subsidiaries of Navarre Corp., provide North American retailers and their s...

 North American Video is helping to keep the stores' surveillance systems optimized for loss preventionNorth American Video announced they have begun servicing and maintenance of the video surveillance systems in all retail outlets across The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. A total of over 330 stores across seven states fall under their family of supermarkets and include A&P, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, SuperFresh, Best Cellars, Waldbaum's and Food Basics retail banners. "...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the new full-featured MegaDome®2 Series of all-in-one H.264 cameras, lenses and housings, combining remote focus, zoom and auto-iris with the fastest megapixel frame rates on the market. "Our new line of MegaDome®2 cameras provides innovative features such as Casino Mode to maintain 30 fps recording and Binned Mode to increase low-light performance of higher- megapixel cameras," said Dr. Mich...

 The outlook of the access control is bright despite economic downturn Belying the tough economic environment in which it is operating globally, the security industry is apparently ‘weathering the storm' quite well. Despite some expected adverse impact of the economic downturn, overall the security industry has been relatively immune and resilient compared to some other sectors. This could well be because of the growth in unemployment and higher crime rates necessi...

 Courtenary selected Proxim's Tsunami QB-8150 to connect two recreational facilities back to the City HallProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, recently announced that the City of Courtenay, BC -- working with MDT Technical Services, a leading wireless system integrator - has deployed Proxim's wireless backhaul solutions to connect buildings throughout the city. The City of Courtenay selected Proxim's Tsunami(R) QB-8150 an...

Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces availability of the new iPOLiS Mobile app for remote video viewing of Samsung's iPOLiS network video cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) using either the iPhone or Android mobile platforms. Users may download the app by searching the appstore or marketplace for "iPolis." The new iPOLiS mobile app enables viewing of live vide...

 The new Samsung NVR provides real-time recording capability at 30 fpsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, introduces a new high-quality, high-performance network video recorder (NVR) line at ASIS, each providing real-time recording capability at 30 frames-per-second (fps), CIF resolution and a dual H.264/MJPEG codec.Samsung's iPOLiS SRN-1670D 16-channel NVR supports up to 16 network video streams i...

  The new units will combine the colour or day/night imaging of MegaVideo for superior image capture and efficiency Arecont Vision unveiled its new D4SO series outdoor all-in- one dome cameras here at ASIS. The new units combine the colour or day/night imaging of the company's MegaVideo®  H.264 compact 1.3 megapixel, 1080p, 3 megapixel or 5 megapixel cameras with a 3.3-12mm varifocal lens for superior image capture and efficiency. Additionally, the units' 4-inch s...

   The webinar is tailored to those responsible for securing perimeters and tracking the movements of individuals Videxwill be hosting a free educational webinar, "Critical Security for Critical Infrastructure," on Wednesday, September 28. The webinar is tailored to those responsible for securing perimeters and tracking the movements of individuals at power stations, nuclear plants, telecom and electric transmission sites. The webinar will demonstrate how CyberLockcan...

ASSA ABLOY  showcased its full spectrum of products that accommodate today's need for on-the-go securityASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has showcased its full spectrum of products that accommodate today's need for on-the-go security. New innovations include: mobile keys that turn smart phones into access credentials, standalone locks that communicate their status to any web-enabled device, eCylinders that instantly add electronic access control to any opening, l...

 Aperio offers easy integration with most manufacturers' electronic access control systemsAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY showcased its Aperio wireless technology deployed across a broad range of locking solutions. Aperio wireless technology is available in the SARGENT Profile Series and Incepta Series locks, Adams Rite eForce narrow stile locks, Medeco eCylinders, and HES cabinet locks.Aperio is a global, wireless platform that provides an easy, affordable way to connect additional openings to a...

The cameras support wide dynamic range (WDR) in 2-megapixel modeSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, featured its recently released 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras at this week's ASIS Conference and Trade Show. Meeting market demand for breakthrough imaging technology, the 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras feature Samsung's advanced WiseNetII digital signal processing, full HD resolution, up to 3 megapixels of...

Arecont Vision is ensuring the channel is ready to design and install systems that maximize video functionality Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, kicked off a global series of advanced Channel Partner Certification Program (CPCP-Advanced) education classes following the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits. Arecont Vision's two-day CPCP-Advanced courses educate and certify Arecont Vision's resellers, distributors, and architects a...

Camera capabilities include backlight compensation, contrast enhancement, and digital noise reductionSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, unveiled a new 1.3 megapixel pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome network camera line at ASIS, combining 720p HD images and a 20x optical zoom lens to provide exquisite detail.Samsung's SNP-5200 is a fully ONVIF-compliant PTZ dome network camera offering multiple resolutions and a...

  The new video surveillance system incorporates Arecont Vision 5 and 3 megapixel IP network cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces deployment of 50 Arecont Vision megapixel cameras to help ensure the security and safety of thousands of visitors to the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta, a group of islands in the central Mediterranean. The largest installation of megapixel cameras in the Maltese Islands to date,...

 The sessions will give participants additional insight and knowledge from security manufacturersThe International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) has agreed to produce a conference program at the ISC Solutions event, Nov. 2-3 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The program will enable healthcare security professionals to earn additional credits towards their CHPA accreditation. The sessions will be held on the mornings of the ISC Solutions event providing ample t...

 SoleraTec and Hie Electronics partnership will provide better video surveillance asset managementSoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has partnered with Hie Electronics of McKinney, TX, to provide compatibility and interoperability between SoleraTec's Phoenix RSM™software and Hie Electronics' TeraStack® Solution Active Archive™ Blu-ray data storage TBYTe® product family. Comprehensive testing b...

  IMS Research suggests growth in Europe in could-based video surveillance Remote home security is growing rapidly in Europe as cloud-based services become more readily available to householders, according to fresh insights from IMS Research, the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. IMS Research forecasts that the European cloud-based video surveillance market will grow by over 20 percent from 2010 t...

 Raytec's IP-CCTV surveillance system was installed to improve security and safety at Missouri's Tunnel DamRaytec energy efficient Infra-Red LED lighting technology is being used to ensure effective 24-hour remote CCTV surveillance of the historic Tunnel Dam, on the Niangua River in Camden County, Missouri, USA. Covert RAYMAX Infra-Red light has been deployed instead of visible White-Light because the dam is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the system designers wanted to...

Making it safe to go out One of the largest shopping malls in the Gulf region opened its doors last year to an array of visitors. Since then, customers and sightseers alike have flooded into the Bawadi Mall to shop and admire the natural lighting and spacious atmosphere that makes this elegant edifice unique. Yet with dimensions of over 80,000 m2 (861,000 ft2) as well convenient access to the Al Ain City’s main network of highways, designing and inaugurating the Bawadi Mall required being...

Located in Sacramento, California, Arden Fair Mall serves a diverse market that spans a 25-mile radius and includes over 1.1 million residents. With its retail mix led by Nordstrom and a wide selection of more than 165 top apparel and specialty shops, Arden Fair Mall is merchandized to capture this dynamic market's large core of affluent and middle class shoppers. Managed by Macerich, a leading owner, operator, and developer of major retail properties across the United States, Arden Fair Mall ha...