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| Taking a view on Tunnel Smoke Detection D-Tec's MD, Ian Moore, explains the importance of smoke detection systems in the early detection of tunnel fires.Fire in the context of tunnels has been brought into sharp relief in recent years, as a result of a number of high profile tragedies. Most... | |
| Challenges and developments in "intelligent video surveillance" Security analysts IMS Research have charted a 65% annual compound growth in the video analytics market since 2004 and predict that the sector will be worth £215 million in 2009. Here, Chris Gomersall, Chief Executive Officer of London-based... | |
| Specifying IP Video CCTV systems for casinos Casino operators are among the most pro-active and demanding users of CCTV surveillance. IP Video systems are an ideal solution for this industry, but it's important to specify a well-designed system warns Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO. A quality... | |
| Smart access on campus Security is now part of the mainstream in day-to-day life at most further education facilities with access control rapidly becoming the fastest growing technology as older, more basic systems are replaced. Marc Handels, Marketing & Sales Director... | |
| Demystifying video analytics - is "intelligent" now a dirty word? Edward Troha, Director of Marketing for ObjectVideo, questions the actual intelligence of some video analytics packages.While roaming the halls of the seemingly endless stream of security and surveillance trade shows, have you ever asked... | |
| Interoperability in the security market Nicolas Richter, Head of Security Products for Siemens Building Technologies, looks at the increasing importance of interoperability in the security market.In trying to identify the greatest driver in the security market at the moment, I would have to... | |
| Axis Communications considers the future for the security industry SourceSecurity.com took the time to catch up with the CEO and President of the company that invented the network camera more than 10 years ago, Axis Communications, to ask him whether the era of IP-based surveillance had arrived and what obstacles remain in... | |
| Where there's smoke and wire, thieves perspire: applications of artificial smoke systems In his previous article, Matt Gilmartin of Concept Smoke Screen introduced the... well... concept... of artificial smoke as a defence against burglars. Here he explores the practicalities of the technology and introduces us to a few of its many... | |
| Video analytics - understanding their limitations In this article, Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision, warns against setting too high an expectation for what video analytics can deliver.Analytics will detect 'suspicious movement' from people walking along a street. Analytics will detect... | |
| Moralise, berate and stare: CCTV doesn't talk...? "You, in the black jumper. Put that traffic cone back where you found it."A reasonable statement. But slightly unnerving if spoken from the heavens at a great volume. Just as John Reid would like it."Talking CCTV" - a... | |
| Moving beyond access control: a glimpse of the future In this article, SourceSecurity.com speaks to newly appointed MD of HID Global, EMEA, Anthony Ball, about trends and developments in the access control industry.SourceSecurity.com: What are the key factors influencing the security industry,... | |
| Security Smoke Systems In the first of two articles, Matt Gilmartin of Concept Smoke Screen introduces the idea of using artificial smoke as a final - and telling - barrier against burglary, and explains the basics behind this wildly under-reported technology. Around... | |
| Physical security - a guide for Internal Auditors In this article, Mike Bluestone considers the challenges facing internal auditors in light of the recent scourges of terrorism, binge drinking and drug use, and proposes eight principles of security.Internal auditors are inevitably engaged in an... | |
| Is CCTV really a crime prevention solution? Simon Hall examines the problems of retrospectiveness and poor observation inherent in CCTV systems with manned control rooms. Artificial intelligence (AI), he contends, could be the answer.We are living in a time in human history where the words... | |
| Migrating to IP Video Dr Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision, outlines how investment in existing CCTV systems can be safeguarded when migrating to an IP Video solution.The IP Video market is growing rapidly, having been accepted as a mature technology with a field proven... | |
| People, processes and potential Martin Roberts of NICE Systems discusses current and future security challenges of processes, people and technology.The political, social, business and technological environment is changing the mandate of the modern Security Manager. Recent... | |
| Wireless IP video Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision and Ronan Smith, CEO of Wavesight discuss the many advantages that wireless technology brings to IP Video SolutionsIn the last decade there has been a massive growth in the use of license-exempt radio technology to... | |
| New international standards organisation leads the way on container security A new non-profit business organisation, recently launched in Brussels, will develop international standards for intermodal freight container security to counter the threat to the circa €7 trillion international trade in goods, from terrorism and... | |
| Pan, tilt, zoom - the most closely watched nation on earth Each day, as you go about your life, it's likely you'll make a guest appearance on at least 300 different CCTV screens. Britain now has more security cameras than any other country, yet their impact on crime rates is negligible, while our fear... | |
| Channel Management - the key to enhanced customer relationship and higher investment protection Ulrich Wydler of Kaba discusses how recent technological developments along with increasing demand for compatible components and total solutions, have led to the development of total channel management, which challenges the traditional supplier and... |
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