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Event security and management involved an estimated 19,000 security personnelLeaders of eight nations and thousands of visitors and press from around the globe gathered in Huntsville and Toronto, Ontario for the events EADS Defence & Security's IP based P25 digital public safety radio delivered efficient and secure communication for Royal Canadian Mounted Police before, during and after the summitsEvent security and management involved an estimated 19,000 security personnelEADS Defence &...

OnSSI software can easily export individual or multiple cameras to a single recordingSchool District 51, Mesa County Valley, in Grand Junction, Colorado, first began using OnSSI's open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software five years ago in a test system incorporating 25 cameras at a single middle school. Since then, the K-12 school district has expanded the system to include a total of 256 cameras at 25 sites, all providing images to five video servers using OnSSI softw...

Milwaukee County's General Mitchell Airport (GMIA) recently selected Johnson Controls Inc, of Milwaukee, WI, to supply, program, and commission a fiber optic infrastructure within the airport campus. This is the largest phase of the multi-phased fiber optic conversion from multimode to single-mode fiber. OT Systems worked with Johnson Controls to supply the fiber optic products that maximize the airport's return on investment by minimizing the number of fibres used, savi...

  Globalisation and new technologies have led to increased threats for financial organizations The banking and financial sector needs to be constantly prepared to manage an increasing range of security risks, from fraud and anti-social behavior to data mismanagement. Organizations must anticipate such potential risks and have well-established plans in place to address them.  Honeywell, with more than 50 years of experience in the security industry, is helping...

The training will cover areas ranging from camera recording to monitoring to database storage and retrievalEffective immediately, OnSSI is offering a special promotion on their redesigned Ocularis Certification Training Program. Starting today and continuing through August 31, 2010, single enrolment can be purchased at a significant discount for any of the upcoming classes with this new curriculum held before December 31, 2010. This pre-registration credit may be used for either the ne...

Barrett-Jackson has deployed about 30 IQeye HD megapixel cameras IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC has deployed about 30 IQeye HD megapixel cameras to protect both its headquarters and millions of dollars worth of automobiles on display and as they go on the auction block at its four annual "World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™&qu...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced its new Tsunami MP -8150-CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) series of products, designed to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of deploying wireless broadband service for carriers and service providers of all sizes. The 8150-CPE products leverage the same high-performance 4G technology utilised in Proxim's Tsunami MP-8150 and QB-8150 line of products, and are de...

In the hospitality business, most invest only in the first security level - the passive security systems which are required by law.  Very few invest voluntarily in extra security precautions and processes (those processes which perhaps see security in its wider context to also include fire safety). Although international hotel operators usually have higher standards than those prescribed by law for their passive security systems (including standards for CCTV, intrusion detection and higher-...

 CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton enjoyed a victory in the Algarve 1000km, Le Mans Series raceOver the weekend, entrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros, secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km, nighttime, Le Mans Series endurance race alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and newly signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team.The win in Portugal behind the...

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Pr...

Tyke's efforts will help meet the growing demand for Smith & Wesson Security products in the Midwest regionSmith & Wesson Security Services, the fast-growing national network of professional security dealers, is pleased to announce it has appointed Tyke Burgwald as its Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Burgwald brings over 28 years of experience to the position with expertise in business management, sales, dealer development, dealer funding and acquisitions. Within the security industry, B...

Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTCQX: PRXM) (PINKSHEETS: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that KPN Hotspots B.V., Holland's largest provider of Wi-Fi® hotspots, is expanding its partnership with Proxim as the provider of its Wi-Fi networking equipment.KPN already has more than 2,000 of Proxim's ORiNOCO® AP-700 and AP-4000 access points deployed throughout Holland and has partnered with Proxim to deliver Wi-F...

The IP surveillance training facility is designed to support Axis Communications AcademyAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced the opening of a new Canadian sales office and IP surveillance solution centre in Canada."Over the last several years we have seen strong and increasing interest in network video products on the Canadian market. Establishing an office and new training centre in Canada is thus a natural step in our expansion plans," sa...

NFS will offer innovative solutions and support to infinias' access control integrators, dealers and distributorsinfinias, LLC announces the signing of NFS Communications, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: New York and northern New Jersey. "We are pleased to have NFS Communications, Inc. representing infinias in New York and northern New Jersey. Naji Wassaf, Principal of NFS Communications, and his team will offer innovative so...

exacq tested the integration between their hybrid server and Arecont Vision's suite of 70+ cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently welcomed a team from exacq Technologies to the new Integration MegaLab testing facility at their Glendale, California headquarters. As a member of Arecont Vision's Technology Partner Programme, exacq was granted access to the MegaLab to test the integration with their popular hybrid server and A...

The four CCTVs which conform to ONVIF standards, from L to R: SNB-5000, SND-5080, SND-5080F, SNV-5080Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, announces that four Samsung 1.3-megapixel high-definition (HD) network camera models conform to Open Network Video Interface (ONVIF) standards to ensure interoperability with other network components in system-wide solutions. Samsung's model SNB-5000 box camera, model SND-...

The 25,000 seat arena features a state-of-the-art security system including 55 video surveillance camerasNorth American Video (NAV) has handed over the keys to security operations management, having completed the installation of a state of the art physical security system at the newly built Red Bulls Soccer Arena. Located in Harrison, New Jersey, the Arena is equipped with a mixture of fixed and pan/tilt video surveillance cameras and a card access system with local alarm monitoring at the secur...

Brickcom will host a training course featuring on how to create a secure wireless IP surveillance systemAfter two successful stops in New York and Washington DC with the Tri-Ed / Northern Video Technology Roadshow, Brickcom Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP surveillance products, will join the roadshow once again in North Hollywood, California on July 22, 2010. This roadshow offers attendees the opportunity to speak with representatives from many of the largest manufacturers from ar...

Siqura's fibre optic transmitter and receiver solutions can operate from -40° F to +165° F Modernising our motorways Roads have been around at least as long as people have and our priorities for traveling have remained about the same throughout time: whether we are off to work or running an errand, we want to get wherever we are going as quickly as possible and arrive there safely. Yet today's roads comprise more than just the physical thoroughfares we traverse to our...

"Applying OSIPS to ICAM" provides a detailed analysis of the access control environment specified by ICAMThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released "Applying OSIPS to ICAM", an application white paper that highlights the role that standards developed by SIA had in the federal government's Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) roadmap document.The ICAM roadmap, sometimes referred to as FICAM when relating to federal government applications, provid...

The company Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Union Bank, N.A., is a full-service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. The story of Union Bank goes back more than 145 years to the founding of The Bank of California, the first incorporated commercial bank in the West, and a predecessor of Union Bank. Today, the financial institution honours that history with a commitment to superior...

Dedicated Micros have had tremendous success delivering CCTV solutions to the banking sector in the Middle East, which faces a multitude of threats including fraud, theft and physical attacks on staff and customers. Across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, Dedicated Micros can count 10 major banks - in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - as customers, the largest has nearly 1000 systems installed. As our CCTV systems are embedded, rather than PC based, they ar...

The website helps to visualise how specific security technologies can be applied by end-usersHoneywell recently launched a new website designed to complement its broad range of security technology. The Honeywell City interactive website serves as a single online destination to help security dealers and end-users visualise how specific security technologies can be applied in homes, businesses, commercial sites and critical infrastructure. From high-rise office buildings to single-family...

  Cutting costs on security investments puts small businesses at the risk of criminal activity During tough economic times, many small businesses can be found guilty of neglecting investment in their on-going security protection.  Naturally, this can prove to be problematic as the impact of break-ins and criminal activity greatly affect the accounts and day-to-day running of the business. Luke Martyn, SMB specialist at ADT Fire and Security provides practical, cost-ef...

Benson will be responsible for selling memberships, sponsorships, market reports and other SIA productsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has hired Marc Benson, a salesman with more than 20 years of experience, to join its sales staff.Benson spent 12 years at the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) in Northern Virginia where he rose to the position of Senior Director for Association Sales. While at the NAA, he generated more than $2 million dollars annually selling products that included...

The certification authorises Milestone partners to sell and implement XProtect IP software Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has invested in a partnership with Connex International, Inc. to deliver training and certification services to the company's expanding global partner channel.The partnership is based on a global service agreement for Connex International, Inc. to provide security and surveillance training for certification in Milestone IP video...

At the NSA show, G4S highlighted its mission to provide a range of private security solutionsThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) exhibition, G4S, a leading supplier of comprehensive security solutions, displayed a specially fortified 15-passenger transportation van. G4S is helping out under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport removable aliens using these fortified vans. By driving aliens in custody to processing centres, or any other...

The CBP buses serve as mobile detention centres to transport illegal immigrants to processing centresThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) show, G4S displayed a custom-built fortified U.S. Customs and Border Protection prisoner transport bus. Buses like the one displayed logged 19 million miles last year, transporting nearly one million illegal immigrants under a contract with the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) to cover all sectors along the U.S.-Mexican border.The CBP...

G4S offers services including transporting prisoners, courthouse security, operating jails, etc.Attendees at this year's National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) conference and exhibition represent law enforcement agencies from across the country, many facing an unprecedented need to slash budgets and work within limited resources. G4S, a provider of comprehensive security solutions, is showcasing their law enforcement support services at the NSA show to help local agencies by providing significant...

Aimetis Symphony software, Axis 221 and Sony RZ25N network cameras are at work at VistaCustomer profile Located at the Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada, Vista Cargo Terminals offers a full-service multi-modal cargo terminal concept designed to offer a full range and flexibility of facilities and services to airlines, freight forwarders, expediters, couriers, and custom brokers, among other companies.Technology & integrationAimetis Symphony™ Client & Server...