Transportation security applications - News

  Verint, a specialist in networked IP video solutions, exhibited its next-generation Nextiva IP video portfolio Verint, a worldwide leader in networked IP video solutions, exhibited its next-generation Nextiva IP video portfolio including a new Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform, Nextiva Video Management Software and Nextiva Business Analytics. Nextiva PSIMVerint's Nextiva PSIM leverages information from various standalone security and public...

 G4S takes stand at the Counter Terror Expo as UK's leading security solutions provider G4S, the UK's leading security solutions provider, is to take a stand (E89) at the forthcoming Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition to be held at Olympia, London from the 19 - 20 April 2011.The CTX 2011 exhibition is a highly specialised event for those tasked with the demanding and complex role of protecting against the constantly evolving threat from international terrorism. G4S will be showcasing...

 ComNet Europe hires new regional manager for growing sales in Europe, Africa and Middle EastComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Steve Hooper as a regional manager to support the company's growing sales in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Hooper will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its key customers through regions around the globe. Hoope...

Kane Computing Ltd (KCL) are pleased to announce their appointment as UK Distributor for ActivNetworks to promote their BoostEdge Web Accelerator product range.BoostEdge is a high reliability platform that is deployed in data centres to improve speed, availability and security of web applications, where fast reliable data communications is vital. Large multi-site companies using ORACLE or Hyperion for example would benefit from this easy to install, completely unobtrusive product.BoostEdge does...

 The reception at ISC West 2011 will showcase the benefits of the PSIA security systems approach to interoperability The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications. Arecont Vision, Hikvision, Honeywell, IQinVision, ObjectVideo, Tyco, and UTC Fire & Security will demonstrate products relying on five PSIA specifications to support systems intero...

  Pelco will participate in the ISC West Premier Education seriesPelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its participation in the ISC West Premier Education Series at the upcoming conference and trade show in Las Vegas. Moses Ramos, Pelco Training Programs Manager, will be one of six panel participants in the session entitled: "VD04: Image Quality Panel III: Analogue to IP Boot Camp," to be held on the second day of the show, Thursday, April 7, 2:45PM-4:00PM. ...

  Pelco and Software House announce  integration of their video surveillance and access control platforms Pelco by Schneider Electric and Software House, a part of Tyco Security Products, are pleased to announce the integration of their two platforms - the Pelco Endura enterprise class video surveillance system and Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and event management solution. The Endura and C-CURE9000 integration combines the strengths of both platforms into a sing...

 RapidKL public transportation has made its passengers even more secure by using NUUO surveillance solutionsNUUO, Inc. Central Management System takes care of high-end projects.With its integrated rail and bus network, RapidKL is Malaysia's largest public transport provider in the Klang Valley.  The service transports approximately 4.8million passengers every week, with 992 buses operating between 48 stations daily. Ensuring the safety of their huge passenger base during transit must b...

 TDSi achieves outstanding business development by exporting high quality security systems in the Chinese market In a feature focusing on the increasing number of companies exporting to China, The Economist magazine has highlighted the tremendous success that TDSi has achieved developing its export business in general and sales to China in particular. Reflecting on the company's targeted export strategy as well as some recent contract wins, such as the Beijing Metro proj...

 Commend UK's  range of Intercom products include the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom ClientAt this year's Parkex and Traffex combined exhibitions, Integrated Intercom Solutions provider Commend UK will be showcasing its range of Intercom products including the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom Client.Series WS includes a family of innovative vandal resistant Intercom units that bring together the latest in sound, vision, control and design technology. T...

 Security Industry veteran Guy Walker has been appointed Northeast Director of Sales by SightLogix SightLogix the leading supplier of intelligent video systems for outdoor areas and perimeter security, announces the appointment of Guy Walker as its new Director of Sales for the Northeast United States and Canada. Mr. Walker comes to SightLogix with extensive experience as a consultative salesperson in the security industry. For the past eight years, he has managed the same territo...

Canon introduces the VB-M40 ONVIF compatible megapixel network cameraCanon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, announces the launch of the first Canon 1.3 megapixel pan tilt zoom (PTZ) network camera. The Canon VB-M40 offers embedded video content analytics functions, and is ideal for security environments where customers need to monitor outside spaces or large indoor areas such as warehouses or factories.Canon's first megapixel network camera offers 20x zoom and a 55.4° hor...

 Seaport Security India to address regulations to maintain security at seaports"Only 7-10% of the cargo that enters U.S ports is scanned for illegal drugs, chemical, nuclear or biological agents", reveal Homeland Security Department officials. Scanning and screening are very different, the process begins far from the docks of any port, starting days or weeks before a ship pulls in and begins unloading cargo. All high-risk cargo is screened before entering however only a small...

  Optelecom provides surveillance solutions to transportation, government and critical infrastructure marketsOptelecom-NKF Inc. a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment and the manufacturer of Siqura surveillance solutions, announced its intention to participate in the Intersec 2011 trade show in Dubai, U.A.E. Traffic and Transit Solutions: With over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global surveillance solutions for three markets: Tran...

   LaserCard has been acquired by HID Global Solutions, which is a leader in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY's pending acquisition of LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, represents an important advancement in HID Global's worldwide market position in the government sector and will significantly expand its portfolio of technol...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

  Dr. Alan Haye, MD, AMG Systems said that 6100 series has been specifically developed for CCTV security market AMG Systems Ltd. announced that the company is launching a new series of Hybrid products at Intersec 2011. The new 5800/5900 series will be available both as stand alone and as rackmount. The 5800/5900 series offer the following feature functionality:Point-to-point transmissionStandalone and Rackmount options availableOnly 1x Multimode or Singlemode Fibre required1x Unco...

Sara says AMG is invited to speak on -'The Technologies and Topologies of CCTV Transmission Networks' at IFSECAMG Systems Ltd. announces that the company's strong momentum in the Indian market forms the basis for showcasing a wide range of transmission solutions at this year's IFSEC India.International Sales & Marketing Director Sara Bullock says: "AMG Systems has built a very strong customer base in India and we continue to see an increase in projects from a market which is clearly gro...

The most promising of the upcoming technologies is whole body imaging technologiesScientists have designed a prototype scanner to detect bottled liquid explosives at airports, the bottled liquid scanner which employs ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology called MagViz (Magnetic Vision) but the technology still a long way from being widely adopted. Gulzar Ahmed Janjua, Chief of Security, for the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, believes that technology will play a huge par...

The BSIA reaction comes after airport security measures in the UK were criticisedAs Western airlines once again become the focus of terrorist threat, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the ongoing importance of aviation security in the fight against extremism.A plot by Yemen-based members of terrorist group Al-Qaida to smuggle explosive materials within innocuous-looking printer cartridges on US cargo planes was uncovered sometime back, causing authorities...

Smart CCTV or Video Content Analysis uses complex algorithms that detect suspicious behaviour in public placesWith the US, Japan and several other countries issuing warnings about travel through Europe - and France issuing a UK terror alert advising ‘extreme vigilance' on British public transport and popular attractions, the BSIA looks at the UK's response, and how technology is attempting to prevent another tragedy like 7/7.The advancements in security technology in transport mean that th...

 The event was dominated by high level conferences focusing on the travails in the aviation and maritime sectorsTransport Security Expo saw a significant upswing in visitor numbers during its first outing in the capital, over 2000 attendees visited the exhibition and conference across the 2 days. The visitor hike reflected a heightened level of concern over high profile actual and attempted strikes against the system during the course of the year and emphasised the need to do more, often ti...

t-1000 - 'The intelligent digital video recorder (DVR)'Synectics Mobile Systems Ltd, (Synectics) a leading supplier of integrated high-level surveillance solutions for critical transport markets is showcasing its cutting-edge solutions at the Transport Security Expo 2010.Taking place from 14th - 15th September, at Olympia, London, this promises to be an exciting event for the company as they present their ground-breaking products and solutions, including the cost-saving Genius, journey...

Iraq SecurExpo 2011 will provide a comprehensive exhibition to meet security sector professionalsIraq's International Security, Safety & Fire Protection Exhibition, organised by TG Expo Consultancy Services Ltd. and Expotim, will be held from 18 to 21 March 2011. As the first and foremost security event of the region, Iraq SecurExpo 2011 brings together the security sector with an integral focus: safety, protection against acts of aggression, the prevention of fire and an...

The Russian warship 'Marshal Shaposhnikov' which undertook the rescue operationsWhen the supertanker 'Moscow University' was seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen in May of this year, the attack could well have ended up with the vessel, its 80,000 tonne cargo of crude oil and the crew being held for ransom for an indeterminate length of time. In the event the pirates were thwarted by the twin facts that this was a vessel well prepared for the eventuality of an attack and in relatively...

The screening is done through the TSA's Secure Flight programmeU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight programme - the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved recently. The announcement comes less t...

Security in the aviation sector is the prime focus of Transport Security Expo 2010Aviation, maritime and supply chain security professional from around the world will gather in London in September for Transport Security Expo and Conference 2010. The annual event is being held this time around against the backdrop of the abject failure on the part of the aviation sector to prevent Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from attempting to blow himself up on a Detroit bound jetliner, a continued inability on th...

August will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flightsAugust will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flights. The news was broken by Gale Rossides, Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in testimony before the Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on Homeland Security in the US House of Representatives in early March.Rossides told the subcomm...

The venue shift comes at a time when organisers are trying to ensure the security of the Olympic GamesAfter another largely successful year in 2009 which saw overall attendance figures up despite the economic gloom enveloping the corporate world, Transport Security Expo announces that it is packing for London and will take up residence at the prestigious Olympia Exhibition Centre from this year. The shift in venue comes two years ahead of the capital playing host to the 2012 Olympic Games a...

Transport Security Expo is the pre-eminent event in the security calendar this yearTransport security is once again firmly in the spotlight following the Christmas Day attempt to down Northwest Airlines (NWA) flight 253 during its descent into Detroit Metro airport. The incident exposed serious flaws in aviation security which, combined, allowed a known individual with apparent links to Al-Qaeda to board an airliner with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which only by good fortune failed to...