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Advanced management features lead to faster and more successful investigations improving College's relationship with local law enforcement Vancouver Community College, one of British Columbia's oldest and largest colleges, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System in an effort to improve staff and student safety across its two campuses. "Our previous analog-based system could not provide the image clarity and management features needed to improve campus security," explained Surinder Aul...

The deal makes Sam, Maurice and Sukhi equal shareholders in Octavian Security's businessMaurice Kanbar, the famous US entrepreneur, is the latest business visionary to put his weight behind Octavian USA, the US arm of the already well-established UK-based Octavian Security, just two months after Octavian USA received its first stateside contract. The move will see Octavian USA add to its first Tulsa office, with new premises in San Francisco and California.Maurice, the serial entrepreneur,...

CEM S600e IP card readers are installed at over 700 door locations throughout Manchester Airport terminals and piersCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the existing CEM AC2000 security management system at Manchester Airport has been extended to secure the new ‘A380' Pier B. Pier B was updated to accommodate an A380 aircraft, which first landed at Manchester Airport on 1st September 2010. Manchester Airport has become the first regional airport in the world to...

Aimetis' intelligent video management software products are innovative, open IP video management platformsAimetis Corporation, a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that according to the 2010 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report, it was ranked Number 7 globally in market share for software-only vendors of open platform network video management software.According to Gary Wong, video surveillance analys...

  False security alarms can be reduced with simple business practices In today's security conscious environment, repeated false alarms can be costly to a business, and not just in financial terms. A false alarm is simply the activation of one's security alarm system for no apparent reason. With the introduction of European standards and the UK implementation of PD6662 (scheme for the application of European Standards for intruder and hold-up alarm systems) and DD243 (code...

Honeywell's programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion, video surveillance and access controlHoneywell has selected Knight Security Systems, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorized Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The programme will provide design, installation and support services for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based integrator, which specialises in the service and maintenance of security, fire, video, access control and other low-voltage systems for both residential an...

March Networks' hybrid recorders, encoders and VMS are deployed in Campbell CountyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the government of Campbell County, Wyoming is using the company's VideoSphere® Video Management System (VMS) and Edge encoders, as well as March Networks 4000 C Series hybrid recorders, for integrated security across its facilities. The county's IT department standardized on the solution based on its proven reliab...

Mr Sophie has served in the Office of the President of Proxim advising the company in a number of areas Proxim Wireless Corporation recently announced that Pankaj Manglik has tendered his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer of Proxim and a member of the Proxim Board of Directors effective September 30, 2010. The Company also announced that it has appointed Michael J. Sophie as Proxim's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer commencing October 1, 2010.Mr. Sophie has over...

The EMEA and Americas wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research on the market for wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance, the market was estimated to be worth around $175 million in 2009, in the Americas and EMEA regions combined. Additionally, both the EMEA and Americas markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010. So what is driving this growth?&...

With the membership, PSA members now have access to the best in megapixel and HD technologyIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQinVision is now a proud vendor partner of the PSA Security Network®. PSA Security Network is the world's largest electronic security cooperative representing systems integrators. Member-owners and customers specialize in the design, installation, integ...

G4S will be sharing with ASIS attendees the company's vision to deliver integrated security solutionsG4S Secure Solutions, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions combining technology, manpower and innovation, will give away iPads to 10 attendees at the ASIS show this October in Dallas. Winners will be drawn from attendees who pick up iPad entry cards at the G4S booth and get them stamped by G4S security officers attending the show and circulating throughout the ASIS show floor. Th...

Brivo's OnSite Aparato™ Physical Access Control SystemBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software-as-a-Service applications for security management, announced that its ACS OnSite Aparato™ Physical Access Control System (PACS) has gained coveted placement on the General Services Administration's (GSA) FIPS 201 Approved Product List (APL) in the Caching Status Proxy category. Caching status proxies periodically update certificate revocation status, allowing for rapid access control...

 Emza creator of  WiseEye™ making sense of visual security Emza Visual Sense Ltd., the pioneer and the inventor of the WiseEye® , first of its kind, intelligent autonomous outdoor video analytic sensor, announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Insease Technology Co Ltd, a system integrator and distributor of security video products throughout China.Insease Technology Co. is a leading system integrator and a distributor majoring in project In...

IP dome camera from InfinovaInfinova announced that, at Booth 1447 during the ASIS Seminar and Exhibition to be held October 12-15 at the Dallas Convention Centre and at IFSEC India to be held November 23-25 in Mumbai, it will showcase its partnership with Milestone. Now, Infinova integrators and distributors can help customers control video surveillance, reduce maintenance costs and protect their business environment by offering Infinova megapixel and IP cameras installed with Milestone Sy...

Customer profileThe City of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, is home to approximately 152,000 residents. With the revitalization of City Hall, several municipal buildings and recreation centers and over 1200 acres of passive and active parkland, the City of Oshawa has a duty to ensure it provides its employees and residents with a safe and secure living and working environment.Technology & integration Aimetis Symphony™ Client & Server software COTS hardware for clients & servers A...

Cogent's FIPS 201 certified dual-digit optical fingerprint scanner, the CSD 4503M and Cogent Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M's acquisition of Cogent Inc. for $10.50 per share. The proposed transaction has an aggregate value of approximately $943 million, or approximately $430 million net of cash acquired. Cogent Inc., commonly referred to as Cogent Systems, provides finger, palm, face and iris biometric systems for governments, law enforcement agenci...

The video surveillance system at the new Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishmentCombining high resolution IP-based cameras with a feature-rich video management control system, the video surveillance system at the new Danbury St. Croix Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishment. Designed and installed by North American Video (NAV), the new digital system is the second in a series of projects that NAV has deployed for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of W...

  Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Deploys Proxim Wireless for Statewide Intelligent Transportation System In order to help monitor and manage traffic throughout the state, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has deployed an end-to-end Proxim wireless network for a state-wide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). This wireless network connects traffic and video components over hundreds of square miles throughout the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis areas,...

Dallas' is one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveillance systemsMedia representatives covering the ASIS show this October are invited to see up-close and first-hand how wireless video surveillance is a valuable tool to help law enforcement fight crime in Dallas, the host city for the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits. The Dallas installation has been in operation since 2007 and is currently one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveill...

At Fort Drum, New York, the U.S. Army operates a training center dedicated to simulating military conflicts for U.S. troops in urban areas. Units such as the 10th Mountain Division use the Military Operations in Urbanised Terrain (MOUT) Site to simulate urban battlefield tactics complete with smoke effects, smells of war, mobile targets, explosions, and other battlefield effects. Fort Drum's application required bringing video/audio content from the MOUT site's many cameras back to a centra...

The SAFE for Higher Education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams UniversityQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that its SAFE for Higher Education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams University to automate key physical security policies, simplify the on- and off-boarding of identities and improve the overall level of security...

RedTacton technology makes it possible to transfer data by a simple touchCan you imagine locking or unlocking a door simply by touching the doorknob? Or being able print a document by placing one hand on the copy machine and the other on your laptop? It may sound like science fiction but is actually a very real possibility thanks to a new close-range communication technology called RedTacton. ASSA ABLOY Future Lab explores the implications of this new technology. First developed by Japanese NTT...

The sessions will highlight the effortless integration of powerful video surveillance solutions Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is joining forces with other leading IP video suppliers to present a series of High Definition IP road shows in six cities in the United States and Canada. Half-day, hands-on sessions will highlight the effortless integration of powerful video surveillance solutions that combine the advantages of megapixel...

CyberKey Vault 20, the new key cabinet from VidexVidex announces CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control. Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific o...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally recently announced that a new high security sliding gate, which will match the materials used in the perimeter fence, has been successfully full-scale tested to ASTM M50 and K12 standards, allowing no penetration of a 15,000 pound/66.7 kN truck traveling 50 mph/80 kph. The next-generation Delta DSC288 sliding gate also features a shallow foundation of only 33.5 in...

The road shows will focus on specific areas of technology, such as IP and analog cameras and DVRsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, recently launched their 2010 Road Show campaign. The events are half-day sessions which will provide dealers/installers a hands-on opportunity to explore performance, functionality and advantages of the Samsung product line. These sessions will also show attendees how to boost sales and...

There is a growing demand for education on the latest technology innovations in IP surveillanceAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, shows its commitment to its partners through offering in-depth training at the Axis Communications Academy. The academy is now extending its offering of online courses to anyone who is interested. With the ongoing migration from analog CCTV to IP-based surveillance there is a constant and growing demand for education on the late...

Arecont's Reseller Partner Programme is available to dealers, systems integrators and value-added resellersArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology has launched a Reseller Partner Programme designed to help systems integrators expand their business by leveraging Arecont Vision's leadership position in the megapixel IP camera market. The new programme was announced by Arecont Vision's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Schafer."Our new R...

Life safety and security systems do not operate in a no-load or stand-by modes and are not designed to be turned offCanadian officials should exempt electronic security and life safety devices from energy efficiency requirements that cannot sensibly be applied to them, SIA and CANASA argued in a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada.Natural Resources Canada is considering efficiency standards that would define energy consumption rules for electronic devices in "stand-by", "no-l...

Siemens Building Technologies has created a new section of its website devoted to integrated solutions for power plants, providing useful information on how to ensure a plant's security and safety and, in doing so, maintain continuous supply of power. Managing operational risks is fundamental to the success of any plant.  The website identifies the different areas within a power plant environment, highlighting the specific risks to address in each.  Importantly though, it demonstr...