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Nailsea School in North Somerset, a One School Pathfinder project in the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has installed a stand-alone electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. As the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, BSF aims to rebuild or renew nearly every secondary school in England. Its role is to ensure that secondary pupils learn in 21st-century facilities and investment enabling them to do so will be rolled out to every part of En...

   XML, API and web server offer the ability for interoperability between proprietary software Today's facility executive wants to purchase systems and components from various manufacturers and have those components work together as one system. They want "open systems" that allow the manufacturers to offer new features and add value without locking the owner into a single vendor's proprietary protocols. In short, they want Interoperability.Hirsch Electronics...

 Top partners received recognition of their expertise at Milestone Integration Platform SymposiumMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, recently held its 7th annual partner event in the Americas, called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Several hundred participants gathered at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa in California, for four days of knowledge sharing with industry speakers, product presentations, workshops and train...

Geutebruck has demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing security software solutionsBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions. In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were produced using the Microsoft &lsq...

Timothy jewellers are firm believers in the adage that ‘you can't have too much security'MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems, have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping to protect safety at Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery, a specialist in handcrafted jewellery. The family run business is one of the most respected in the region and famous for its computer aided design and rapid prototyping...

 'Hyper-V' virtualisation allows Geutebruck to generate multiple virtual servers on a single piece of hardwareBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions.  In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were pr...

 Airberg Ltd. has deployed Avigilon HD Surveillance System to conform with government regulationsAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, today announced that Airberg, the UK's leading specialist food exporter has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to comply with government-regulated security requirements, ensure asset protection, and provide a safe working environment for employees at its headquarters and neighbo...

Mission The General Council of Moselle (French county located near the borders of Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg) wanted to migrate its analogue video surveillance system to an IP-based solution in order to centralise all information collected at the county level. Solution Once the project was approved, the Division of Networking and Information Systems of the General Council ("CG57") entrusted provider and operator NSIP with the mission to consolidate systems. NSIP approached Axis Communicat...

 The Mobotix 2010 roadmap includes the release of a new HiRes camera new door communications products SourceSecurity.com recently attended the much-anticipated Mobotix UK and Ireland National Partner conference at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow. The event consisted of technical and product releases, partner presentations, live demonstration and the prestigious Mobotix Gala Awards Dinner. During day two of the event, founder,visionary and CEO of Mobotix, Dr. Ralf Hinkel unv...

 Overland Storage and Mobotix have reduced implementation time by 50% with their integrated solutionOverland Storage, Inc., a leading, global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, and Mobotix AG, the technology leader for high resolution network camera systems, today introduced a unified management console that simplifies the deployment of world class video surveillance and archive solutions featuring Mobotix IP network camera systems and Overland's award-winning family of SnapServer...

  Honeywell will be showcasing it's IP video and security capability at three events in the UKEQUIP® your business for the future. Honeywell is IP-ready, are you? Between March and June, Honeywell will be hosting 3 FREE half-day, events showcasing our full IP video and security capability.Honeywell will be visiting the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on Tuesday March 23rd, Old Trafford Football Stadium, Manchester on Thursday, April 29th and London in June (Date and ven...

artec is now a full member of BHE and will take part in the security conference at Fuldaartec technologies AG, manufacturer of the video surveillance software MULTIEYE® has joined the federation of manufacturers and installers of security systems, BHE. The BHE has an important task for the security industry in Germany. It is both an information and communication platform for manufacturers and installers of security systems. The BHE offers its more than 590 member companies a diverse range of...

  HID and Abloy UK are creating the future of intelligent doors At IFSEC 2009, ASSA Abloy launched Hi-O, a new concept for electronic door solutions that improves and simplifies the installation, service and upgrade of access control systems and allows end users to create the first truly "intelligent doors". SourceSecurity.com spoke with Matt Thomas, Managing Director of Abloy UK, and Ian Compton, Director of Sales for UK, IE and Nordics for HID Global, to find out more ab...

ICT Security Africa Summit 2010 is the ideal forum for those working in information security and cyber crimeMIS Training Institute is delighted to announce the inaugural ICT Security Africa Summit 2010. Ensure you are a part of this internationally established event series which is coming to Africa for the first time. The summit is the ideal forum for business and government leaders working in technology, information security, cyber crime and ICT audit to form frameworks and develop cy...

  Mobotix's revenue growth was due in particular to the successful launch of the Q24 camera line Mobotix AG, a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has announced the achieved financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year 2009/10 ended December 31, 2009.Despite persisting difficulties in the general economic environment, Mobotix AG was able to increase its revenue by approximately 9% to €23.9m in the first six month...

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event With representation from 112 countries at IFSEC 2009 and 31% of the 25,427 attendance (ABC Audited) coming to the UK from overseas, IFSEC has cemented its position as the key event in the international security industry calendar. 2010 is set to build on this reputation with several countries benefitting from dedicated pavilions to house leading manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries. Supported by the...

Alpro helped secure residential areas in north England with security gatesWhen local authority requirements called for certain areas of residential estates to be secured, Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) supplied the locking solutions. Alleyways between residential areas were being used by unauthorised personnel to the annoyance of the local residents. Security gates were designed and installed at various locations in the north of England and Alpro supplied the deadlocking deadlatches for the project.Ni...

Today a CCTV system is considered as an essential facility for any commercial or industrial area.  For several decades analogue CCTV systems had a successful track record of securing assets.  More recently, as digital technologies found their way into every corner of life, CCTV system suppliers have also changed their approach to solution design by adding IP systems to their product ranges.  This has provided many new options but it has also generated many new considerations for c...

IKEA furniture store in Odense, Denmark, the biggest European store of the well-known company trusts video surveillance equipment from artec technologies AG. The store opened 4th of November 2009.Not only the dimensions of the building are quite impressive: 35.000 square meters of shopping and warehouse floors on two levels.  Thousands of shoppers visit the huge store every day and also park their cars on the giant parking lot. The Video Surveillance Installation secures shoppers freed...

  To obtain complete security on sites night time surveillance must factor as high priority Today, the challenge to video surveillance professionals is to make sure that the CCTV video footage is effective on a 24/7 basis throughout the year. Securing an area during the daytime is one thing. But what happens during the night? And in weather conditions like fog, rain and snow? What can be detected if the sun blinds CCTV cameras? Flir Systems explains.As CCTV systems be...

IFSEC India has proved to be a success with over 10,000 security professionals in attendance from around the world With 11,447 security professionals from all over the globe descending on Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, the third IFSEC Indiahas proved to be the most successful yet with 25% more attendees than in 2008. Opened by the Chief Minister of Delhi Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, IFSEC India 2009 was packed with more than 220 internationally renowned exhibitors and hours of unp...

 The video demonstrates how the network cameras use thermal imaging to detect people and incidentsAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market and the first company to offer customers full-featured thermal network cameras for surveillance, has produced a video following the launch of the AXIS Q1910 and AXIS 1910-E Thermal Network Cameras this month. The video demonstrates how the network cameras use thermal imaging to detect people and incidents in compromised l...

 The event will enable you to discover how to optimise your offshore defence against pirates and kidnappersThere is under a month left until Arena International's Global Asset Security: Oil and Gas conference. The event will enable you to discover how to optimise your offshore defence against pirates and kidnappers through the latest technology in detection, response and prevention. Enabling you to protect your facility and staff. At the conference you will learn from industry experts inclu...

 Panasonic plans to change the trade name to Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.Following the announcement earlier in 2009 that reported Panasonic's decision to merge the business operations of Panasonic System Solutions, Panasonic Communications Company Ltd and Document Solutions to become Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE), Panasonic can provide the following European update.Simon Wright, Deputy Managing Director of PSNE, explains the advantages of the merger which is aimed at conver...

 Retailers can improve image quality with IP systems A survey by the Swedish Retail Institute that has been conducted on behalf of the Swedish Trade Federation in cooperation with Axis Communications, highlights three issues why retailers benefit from network video.Shop owners experience fewer thefts and robberies, and increased staff security. According to the survey, 66% of those who have installed surveillance said they feel the security for staff has increased, and more than half have e...

 Sony now offers a comprehensive HD video security solution with its new HD camera rangeSony Professional has today announced that it is adding a new camera to its HD range. The SNC-CH240 Full HD Fixed camera has been launched at Sony's Power of Images (POI) event in Germany, broadening its HD portfolio. Following the launch of four HD cameras in 2009, the new camera completes Sony's HD camera offering. Customers can now choose from a full line up of HD cameras including fixed, minidome and...

 Lothar Stenmans has taken the role of   field Sales-Support Engineer at ViDiCoreViDiCore KG is pleased to announce the expansion of its support team by hiring a dedicated Sales-Support Engineer to strengthen the on field support and offer more advanced project support. Lothar Stenmans takes the role of the on field Sales-Support Engineer and brings, with more than 10 years high level project experience in all kind of video security applications, a huge benefit for the partner and...

 Bosch will present its new CCS 900 Ultro Discussion System and the Vari-directional ArrayBosch is pleased to announce that Bosch Security Systems will be at ISE 2010. It will showcase its latest product innovations for Conference Systems and Public Address Systems at Booth B128, Hall 3. At ISE 2010 Bosch is proud to present its new CCS 900 Ultro Discussion System and the Vari-directional Array, a new active line array from Bosch. The new CCS 900 Ultro System offers...

  Metadata saves on resources required to store large amounts of data Yu Kitamura, Product Manager, Network Video Monitoring, Sony Europe explains the facts about metadata, and their benefits.All organisations have to face the costly challenge of the storage and management of their valuable data. In the sphere of security, where visual data is indispensable, any avenues that make the capture, storage and retrieval of that information more efficient will command budget...

  The new cameras use thermal imaging and integrate with video surveillance systems  Axis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, has introduced Axis Q1910 and Axis Q1910-E Thermal Network Cameras, two unique products that perfectly complement any network video system that is required to secure an area 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new cameras use thermal imaging, which allows users to detect people and incidents with great...