
| The security camera zoom debate: is 36x really better than 18x? Image quality is affected by more than just zoom Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce. Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative to select one with features... | |
| Blending physical security systems with environmental design for optimised crime prevention solutions Poorly maintained environments send messages that undesirable behaviour will be tolerated Crime prevention is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can... | |
| New access solutions to be showcased by SALTO Systems at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to... | |
| CCTV transmission products manufacturer, NVT, appoints Kelly Grace to sales team Network Video Technologies Ltd (NVT), the award-winning manufacturer of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CCTV Hybrid Video™ transmission products, has appointed Kelly Grace to the role of EMEA Sales Coordinator.Kelly's new role will see her supporting... | |
| Protecting financial organisations from emerging security risks with integrated solutions Globalisation and new technologies have led to increased threats for financial organisations The banking and financial sector needs to be constantly prepared to manage an increasing range of security risks, from fraud and... | |
| Le Mans Series victory in Portugal for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton Over 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... | |
| Sony HD CCTV surveillance solution triumphs at Durban railway station amidst FIFA World Cup fever It took 4 days, 6 plane journeys (approx. 14,450 miles) and 3 cities for SourceSecurity.com's editor, Ghislaine Bombusa, to visit one of Africa's first significant installation of High Definition (HD) CCTV surveillance solution in a railway installation,... | |
| Honeywell's security products have a new home - Honeywell City website Honeywell 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 planning and management tips for small businesses 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... | |
| Growth of High Definition technology in video surveillance market High Definition technology - leading the way for new video security innovations With new technological developments and innovations constantly being made, consumers are able to enjoy the benefits of higher quality products. Better... | |
| Podium finish at world famous Le Mans 24 Hours for AD Group's Mike Newton Entrepreneur and long-term racing driver Mike Newton, who is the CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - was celebrating on the podium at the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours on Sunday after coming third in the Le Mans... | |
| Voice recognition – benefits and challenges of this biometric application for access control Consumers prefer voice recognition technology for biometric identification Voice recognition is the most preferred form of biometric identification among consumers. Derek Scheips for ASSA ABLOY Future Labs outlines the... | |
| CCTV on the frontline When it comes to maximising the benefits of CCTV, a key priority, in the first instance, must be to look at the frontline where the all-important images are being captured.Whether being used for commercial or public space surveillance, as the eyes of a... | |
| Online webinar throws light on physical security and its benefits for the various markets Physical security is becoming a critical topic for healthcare, housing authorities, education institutes, retail and commercial applications. Many of those entities have chosen to install network-based security and surveillance system in order to... | |
| Why surveillance applications need high resolution images Resolution quality must be considered when assessing surveillance effectiveness Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more commonplace, especially in busy metropolitan locales. Police and detectives hope to reduce crime... | |
| IFSEC 2010 in Pictures The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:See the album with captions | |
| Second place at Spa for AD Group's Mike Newton is perfect preparation for Le Mans 24 Hours The second round of the 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races - held earlier this month in Spa, Belgium - saw yet another podium finish for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in what turned out to be an incident-packed race. This time the CCTV entrepreneur and... | |
| Estimating bandwidth requirements for modern surveillance systems Bandwidth is an important consideration for CCTV systems to reach their full potential Most surveillance systems today transmit data over IP networks. As manufacturers continue to improve the capabilities of CCTV systems, the amount... | |
| End-user challenges to digitalisation and security systems integration: a retail perspective Integration of security systems is a priority for retail sector managers With the assumed digitalisation happening on the end-user side, progressive security systems integrators stress the importance of changing the business concept... | |
| Bosch celebrates 40th anniversary of Earth Day Thursday, 22 April is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day - a day designated to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment. As a global company, Bosch works diligently to remain environmentally friendly. For more than 25 years, the Bosch... |
