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IMS Research estimates revenue from service of EWC detection equipment will grow to $768.9 million in 2012 In the $2.6 billion market for Explosives, Weapons, and Contraband (EWC) detection equipment, technological innovations and controversies surrounding airport body scanners continue to grab headlines. But according to a new report by IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., developments in the service side of the EWC business should receive closer attention. In its latest EWC...

AS& E demonstrated its multi-technology Gemini™ parcel X-ray inspection system at the event American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E")  a leading  worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, presented and exhibited its cargo and parcel inspection solutions at Transport Security Expo & Conference 2012 held in London from November 14 - 15. The presentation explored common customer inspection challenges and different approaches to...

The event was held at the Perimeter Security Workshop at London Olympia Traditionally, perimeter protection has been used simply to deter would-be intruders from gaining unauthorised entrance to a premise. However, as the global security landscape evolves to include new and increasingly pervasive threats, the need for sound perimeter systems to form part of an organisation’s wider security strategy has similarly grown. Advancing this debate during a workshop at Transport...

MicroPower showcased freight transit applications of its Helios video surveillance system MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced it will showcase its solar-powered, wireless surveillance solutions at two upcoming transportation-oriented conferences. MicroPower will highlight the freight transit applications of its Helios video surveillance system in booth no. 562 at th...

IPSecurityCenter from CNL Software will be utilised as the PSIM to integrate various security components CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution has been chosen by G4S Technology LLC as part of a security update project for the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division - the largest U.S. Ferry system annually transporting more than 22 million r...

Counter Terror 2013 is the largestinternational event for modern daycounter terror and security requirements Exhibitors for Counter Terror Expo are signing up at a rate of one a day according to event organiser Clarion Events.Counter Terror Expo, which takes place 24-25 April 2013 at Olympia, London, is the largest international event for modern day counter terror and security requirements. Exhibitors which have recently signed up include: BBI Detection, Blok ‘N’...

Vemotion’s low bandwidth solutions offer live surveillance on demand or by triggered alarm from containers Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, today announced the launch of their new Transport Asset Protection solutions at the Transport Security Expo to be held at London Olympia this month. Theft from commercial transport is currently running at $30 Billion per year in the USA and €8 Billion per year across E...

MAP-21 legislation will set aside $105 billion for improvements to America’s surface transportation infrastructure Market conditions for America’s ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) industry remains difficult. In its latest study, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., estimates detection sensor revenues declined by 4.3 percent in 2011 to $102.2 million. However, recent events suggest demand for detection sensors, which are used to help optimise traffic flow...

Partnership to combine Navtech’s millimetre-wave wide area surveillance with Vysionics’s ANPR Navtech Radar and Vysionics ITS have announced that they are entering into a strategic partnership. The union will combine Navtech’s expertise in millimetre-wave wide-area surveillance technology with Vysionics’s machine vision-based Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and average speed measurement competencies. Bringing together the two complementing a...

ITS leads the way for technologies that improve ground transportation systems safety and security worldwide Proxim Wireless is participating in the ITS World Congress this week from October 22-26 in Vienna. ITS leads the way for technologies that improve ground transportation systems safety, security, and efficiency worldwide. Proxim provides quality solutions that can connect an unlimited number of CCTV cameras, enabling high-resolution, real-time video transmission, even in...

Samsung has added a space saving 1.3 Megapixel flat dome camera to its ‘affordable’ LiteNet HD network camera series. Measuring just 100 x 115 x 42mm, the SND-5010 is designed to provide an affordable HD video surveillance solution for environments where there may be limited space, such as in lifts, entrance lobbies, stair wells, small shops and transport applications. “As is the case with the other six models in the LiteNet camera series, the SND-5010 is ideal for applicatio...

The surveillance system combats crime and enhances efficiency of Police operations Buzau, the railway hub of Romania, recently upgraded its municipal surveillance system for the sake of its safety improvement and criminality prevention. With the support of KMW Systems – Dahua’s distributor in Romania, system integrator Mira Telecom successfully implemented the system. Buzau’s road surveillance system was designed to assist local authorities to combat crimes...

Scottish businesses will be given an exclusive insight into the security challenges they face at the free event Scottish businesses are to be given an exclusive insight into the security challenges they face at a free-of-charge event taking place in Edinburgh this autumn. Entitled ‘Scotland: Secure for Business’, the event will inform local businesses about security trends, and will take place at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, 23rd October. Org...

icomply to integrate SALTO's access control technology range into its V-TAS Pro software icomply are pleased to announce that they have entered into a technology partnership agreement with SALTO Systems. The UK software developers of V-TAS Pro, a PSIM integration platform, icomply provides integration solutions for CNI, government, retail and transportation applications.  Under the technology partnership, icomply have committed to fully integrating SALTO's range of access...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 18th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) once again confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security and fire safety industry in Eastern Europe and Russia. MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market. Th...

The workshop delivers detailed information by leading industry experts In its 10th anniversary year Transport Security Expo, the industry leading annual gathering of security professionals within the industry, recently unveiled an expanded workshop programme for its forthcoming event. These knowledge centric seminars deliver a rich source of detailed information presented by leading industry experts and the programme has been expanded by popular demand. Reflecting concern exp...

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently launched the new KF-235 PG2 keyfob. With Visonic’s ground-breaking PowerG wireless technology, the keyfob provides amazing range as well as status indications. The KF-235 PG2 is a small, four-button keyfob used to perform the most common alarm commands: arming/disarming, panic alarm and viewing the alarm system’s status. It el...

Website to have specifications for key sectors, such as transport, utilities and public space Security systems integration specialist Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Quadnetics Group, has launched a new look website designed to highlight the specific solutions available for key sectors – www.qsg.co.uk. ­ Professionals working in transport, utilities, public space, banking, high security, the commercial sector and for the police, will be able to visit their ow...

Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge The St. Petersburg International Security and Fire (Sfitex) Exhibition, Russia’s longest running security exhibition, will mark its 21st edition on 22nd – 25th October 2012, in St. Petersburg, Russia. in 2011, the event welcomed 16,601 visitors from 38 countries. Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge and pr...

The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy event in the security industry John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2012 Government Summit presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) June 19-20 in Washington, D.C. Speakers for the panel include Charles Chambers Sr., Vice President, National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc.; William Flynn, Deputy Assistant Secretary, DHS O...

Milestone's video surveillance has built-in analytics that enables the detection of irregular movement patterns In a collaboration between leading researchers at Aalborg University (AAU) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU), as well as technology experts from Securitas and Nabto, Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, will be developing a new, cutting-edge video surveillance solution. Video surveillance can be used to prevent theft i...

Vigilant Technology, a BATM Company and provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and security solutions, recently announced the release of NetStream 6001, a new video/audio decoder, enhancing the company’s NetStream edge devices series. Vigilant NetStream 6001 is an embedded video decoder which decodes H.264, MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG video, along with audio streams from Vigilant NetStream IP devices into high quality analogue video and audio signals. The decoder supports a single monito...

With video surveillance becoming a prime requirement across all areas of the passenger transportation industry, helping to increase passenger safety and prevent vandalism, Ethernet and IP technologies have come to the fore as the most flexible and cost-effective means of networking these surveillance systems. A typical installation will see multiple IP-enabled cameras all connected to an Ethernet switch, in turn feeding the video to a mobile video recorder and perhaps a wireless transmitter. A k...

CNL Software works with cities to provide PSIM solutions that integrate citywide surveillance operations CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, as chosen by major Cities around the globe, at the Secured Cities conference in Chicago on 19th-20th April 2012. CNL Software works with Cities including Washington D.C., Atlanta, GA and Manchester,...

Shaktiware provide smart solutions for vehicle flow management Teamed with Shaktiware’s ANPR software, LILIN’s HD Sense Up+ cameras deliver number plate recognition across 30 lanes. LILIN, IP video experts, have recently worked with Shaktiware and their software to develop an effective number plate recognition solution. Established in 2000, Shaktiware are a French company who provide smart solutions for vehicle flow management. They specialise in operations includ...

Steven and Amy will identify opportunities to deliver energy saving LED lightings for CCTV and security Raytec have recently promoted both Steven Carrell and Amy Sladdin to Regional Sales Managers. The two new positions see Steven and Amy responsible for business development and new market penetration in key territories, whilst supporting existing customers. In their new roles, Steven and Amy will identify new opportunities to deliver energy saving LED lighting solutions not o...

The new facility will accomodate the combined staff of NAV and Nexus Technologies In a move that reflects an overall increase in business throughout the region as well as North American Video’s (NAV) recent acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group, NAV has relocated their northeast regional office to larger facilities in Pearl River, NY, effective February 1st, 2012.  “The location and added space of the new facility will enable us to offer enhanced services a...

 Moxa provides integrated industrial networking solutions for safe and efficient vehicle passageA country´s backbone are its roads, tunnels and bridges, strained by the ever-increasing vehicle traffic that traverses them. Moxa delivers integrated industrial networking solutions for intelligent traffic management that ensure safe and efficient  vehicle passage while balancing budgets and preventing congestion. Intelligent traffic management solutions involve network systems that p...

 Genetec's unified IP security technology and solutions are used across a wide range of vertical marketsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that it has been selected for the 7th consecutive year as one of Montreal's Top Employers. The annual competition profiles employers in Greater Montreal who lead in providing not only exceptional workplaces but also the most progressive and forward-t...

The collaboration will allow airports to issue badges based on regulatory compliance Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, access compliance and security intelligence across disparate physical security systems, announces a strategic partnership with the Transportation Security Clearing house (TSC), allowing airports to quickly and easily automate key processes related to issuing badges based on regulatory compliance.The Transpo...