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The challenge The Grand Canyon Skywalk needed a video surveillance solution to monitor visitors and retail operations at their Grand Canyon glass walkway. The location includes retail shops, gift shops, a photo department and ticketing facilities. The site would need to be monitored remotely from their operations center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is approximately 260 miles away. The Las Vegas site would also require new cameras to monitor their data center. “We had an analog CCTV [close...

Designing a surveillance system that is accurate and cost-effective for the outdoors has been a significant challenge for the security industry. However, time-proven technologies are now available that are specifically designed to accurately detect security breaches in a wide range of outdoor environments while addressing the core issue of nuisance alarms. In this article, John Romanowich, CEO of SightLogix, lists some of the typical challenges with outdoor surveillance as well as...

Aperio integrates mechanical locks intonew and existing access control systemsfor cost-effective expansion ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio™ wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the Intersec exhibition Dubai. Visitors to stand 2-205C in Hall 2 at Intersec 2013, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutio...

Hytera is the first Asian company to launch a digital products portfolio under two mainstream digital standards On 17th September, Windsor Award 2012 was unveiled at the UK-China Business Conference in London, and Hytera Communications (UK) was honoured with the “Windsor Award 2012 for Investment in the UK”, which recognises the success of Chinese investment into the UK. Since it entered the UK market in 2005, Hytera UK has expanded rapidly from a representative o...

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...

With multiple hospital sites, thousands of medical staff and numerous employees, healthcare organisations have a strong need for access control, information management and facility management systems. Within the last decade, a heightened awareness of patient privacy, medical records (HIPAA in the US) and controlled access has necessitated a complete re-evaluation of facility management.Health care industry leaders turn to HID to enhance facility security by controlling access to secure areas lik...

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...

The Whitegate Health Centre, a new NHS Primary Care Centre located in Blackpool, Lancashire, was opened to the public in September 2009. Eric Wright Construction was the primary building contractor responsible for the project and its Facilities Management division was selected to manage all aspects of the buildings security and general maintenance. The Primary Care Centre was built as part of a wider NHS initiative to bring non emergency / surgical health services such as x-ray, physiotherapy,...

QNAP's website provides content product information, latest news, reviews and  awards QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently added ‘British English’ language to its official website in order to provide better services and achieve seamless communication with native British English speaking users who are interested in QNAP's solutions.“We have seen tremendous business growth in UK,” said Brian Pan, sales director of QNAP. “The launch of UK website wi...

 Milestone System to upgrade security Aker Brygge from analogue to networked solution Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has been chosen as the surveillance solution for Aker Brygge, an iconic architectural landmark owned by Norwegian Property, and a top destination for living, working, shopping, dining and entertainment in the centre of Oslo. In partnership with Dell and Last Mile Communication, the installation partner L...

DVTEL India to announce its aim to deliver in-country repair services at IFSEC India exhibition Building on its success and growing customer base across the globe, DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has expanded its market share in India since opening its subsidiary office here last year. DVTEL India is ranked the country’s number one supplier of Video Management Software (VMS) and the number two supplier of network security cameras, by market share,...

Tyco sarà presente con tutti i brand del gruppo alla Fiera Sicurezza 2012 con una vasta gamma di prodotti innovativi View English versionTyco Security Products, leader nei settori del controllo accessi, antifurto e video, sarà presente con tutti i brand del gruppo alla Fiera Sicurezza 2012, Rho, Milano - presso lo Stand E01 G06 Pad. 3 con una vasta gamma di prodotti innovativi. Tra le novità introdotte da Tyco Security Products, la nuova serie d...

With this move, CheckMySystems aims to bring the software to an international audience CheckMySystems - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist - has signed-up electronic security product provider IPX360 Solutions to act as its agent for 'CheckMyCCTV' in the North American market. This is a major step forward in CheckMySystems' desire to bring the software to an international audience following its successful UK launch. The CheckMyCCTV application, to be o...

The networked access control solution enables area control and safety management for emergency situations HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its networked access controllers, contactless smart cards and readers have been deployed at the Anhui Wantong Expressway Building to provide multi-layered security with advanced access control level settings and centralised, real-time monitoring for every access point. The new access contr...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced a major expansion of the number of compatible peripherals available for its family of Turbo NAS products. The major additions include a Seagate® 2.5-inch 1TB internal SATA hard drive and 2.5-inch 1TB external storage device, two Arkeia® Software 3rd party software apps and seventy network cameras. The newly compatible 2.5" internal SATA hard drive: Seagate® - ST91000640NS (1TB) The newly compatible 2.5" external storage device: Seagate® - Bac...

Healthcare Challenges and Wireless Solutions In no other industry are the implications of connectivity clearer than in healthcare. Patient histories, medication information, recent research, test results - each of these components brings a critical piece to holistic patient care. Yet increasingly there is a diverse staff of medical professionals specialising in each of these areas, whose advice must be culled to best diagnose and treat the patient. In addition, the condition of the patient and...

IntroductionCHU Annonay is a public hospital in Annonay based in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Founded in 1686, this large hospital has over 1500 staff and caters for nearly 500 patients with a range of different needs; it also includes a nursing school.The BriefOver the last few years, the hospital has carried out a gradual program of upgrading its security and access control. As part of the upgrade, the hospital wished to retain its existing locks and cylinders in order to reduce rep...

Kent-based installation company NT Security has implemented door controllers from Access Control Technology (ACT) at the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. NT Security were able to offer the trust a role-based solution by creating a relationship between an individual's job profile and their privileges in terms of moving around the hospital. The approach was open and transparent since it used existing third-party readers already on site. The ACT controllers also met a vital...

The security officer is the first responderand therefore the backbone of anyorganization's security stature Customers should carefully consider multiple important factors beyond price when choosing a supplier of security guard services.  In this article, Drew Levine – President of G4S Secure Solutions USA, provides a checklist of points to consider when evaluating security manpower suppliers. From historical reputation and size of the workforce to the professional...

Security integrators prefer to standardizetheir choices of system components such as power supplies using security manufacturers they are familiar with Power supplies may be inconspicuous and literally out-of-sight; however, they play a critical role in the effective functioning of security solutions.  Selecting and using the right power supply is an important aspect of ensuring that the installed security system delivers the desired outcome and of course, a good ROI. In...

End users should consider the cost of anentire surveillance system rather than the cost of a single megapixel camera There is a misconception in the security industry that megapixel cameras are more expensive than conventional surveillance cameras. However, to understand real value, it's important to focus not on the price of a single camera but on the overall surveillance system cost. Looking at the cost holistically and contrasting it with the benefits will clearly demonstra...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management™ software with the Genetec® Synergis® line of access control systems.  The EasyLobby SVM™ software also brings advanced visitor management capabilities to Genetec’s Security Center offering, one of the industry’s most comprehensive unified security platforms for access control, video surveillance and license...

Axis' Lightfinder enables outstanding performance in network cameras during difficult light conditions Axis Communications received The Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for its Lightfinder technology in the Physical Security category. Lightfinder enables outstanding performance in network cameras during difficult light conditions, specifically low light. Lightfinder is an unrivalled technology that enables network cameras to see detail and colour - even in dark...

Saturnus allows users to protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud Intrinsic-ID launches Saturnus(R), an application that puts users back in control of their digital lives. With Saturnus(R) users can easily protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud. Intrinsic-ID’s Hardware Intrinsic Security(TM) (HIS) technology gives Saturnus(R) users peace of mind regarding the confidentiality of their data. It is the first applic...

Genetec a reçu le prix ADP de l'année en Amérique du Nord et en Europe Moyen-Orient Afrique View article in English Genetec, entreprise pionnière dans le secteur de la sécurité physique et fournisseur chef de file de solutions unifiées de sécurité sur IP de classe mondiale, annonce aujourd hui qu il a été choisi par Axis Communication comme lauréat 2012 du prix Partenaire de dévelop...

Bosch to offer free iPad on selected bundles of its content-based imaging-equipped HD cameras In the month following “Security Essen”, Bosch Security Systems will be re-warding customers who upgrade to some of its high-definition products on display. Visitors to the trade fair can collect a voucher entitling them to a free iPad if they order selected bundles combining the latest innovations from Bosch on Content Based Imaging-equipped HD cameras and Dynamic Transco...

If you think of video surveillance as an instrument of the security department, you risk overlooking the broader benefits of video. The fact is, video is much more than a security tool, it is a business intelligence (BI) tool. In this article, Gadi Piran President of OnSSI discusses how video systems can be used as an effective BI tool in a range of different vertical markets. The advances in video management systems that include cutting-edge video analytics present a huge opp...

The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo 2012 Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), has been recognised by Security Products magazine for its XProtect Smart Client 7 as the ‘Security Software Product of the Year’. The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo recently held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Security Products 'New Product of the Year Award' honors the outstandin...

IMS report focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the Americas market for security systems integration will exceed $30 billion in 2016, and will grow at an average rate of more than 7 percent from 2011 until then. The report, which focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems, finds that the U.S. is forecast to remain the largest market in the Americas thro...