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Apice has 20 years of experience and expertise in access control and domoticsNedap Security Management and Apice have announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Italian security market.Apice, the Italian manufacturer and system integrator of access control devices and software, will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. Apice has 20 years of experience and expertise in access control and domotics and is widely represented through a national networ...

Didier Flaquet is Milestone's newest Area Sales Manager in FranceMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, announces internal promotions and new salespeople in the U.S. and Europe working with Milestone partners to win more customers and support the increasing amount of high-level projects."Milestone Systems is an international company with ongoing growth, and we have been hiring new colleagues every month around the world. This means that we get injectio...

  False security alarms can be reduced with simple business practices In today's security conscious environment, repeated false alarms can be costly to a business, and not just in financial terms. A false alarm is simply the activation of one's security alarm system for no apparent reason. With the introduction of European standards and the UK implementation of PD6662 (scheme for the application of European Standards for intruder and hold-up alarm systems) and DD243 (code...

The EMEA and Americas wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research on the market for wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance, the market was estimated to be worth around $175 million in 2009, in the Americas and EMEA regions combined. Additionally, both the EMEA and Americas markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010. So what is driving this growth?&...

Break-ins and broken windows are unfortunately daily events for most communities. But it is a lot tougher to be a criminal in the Danish district of Egedal since the installation of network video surveillance. The number of vandalism acts alone has fallen by 90%. When the children and personnel of Egedal come to school on a Monday morning, it is now with a feeling of comfort and safety - but it has not always been like this. The public institutions here have had visits from unwelcome guests man...

MissionThe Municipality of Livigno is a renowned tourist resort in the centre of the Alps which enjoys free zone status. Its strategic position between Italy and Switzerland at an altitude of 1816m makes it the ideal place to vacation and the perfect destination for shopping addicts, who can enjoy the advantages of the customs-free zone.By virtue of these characteristics, the Municipality of Livigno wanted to equip its territory with a new video surveillance system to meet two requirements: to r...

RedTacton technology makes it possible to transfer data by a simple touchCan you imagine locking or unlocking a door simply by touching the doorknob? Or being able print a document by placing one hand on the copy machine and the other on your laptop? It may sound like science fiction but is actually a very real possibility thanks to a new close-range communication technology called RedTacton. ASSA ABLOY Future Lab explores the implications of this new technology. First developed by Japanese NTT...

  The new colour-coded ECO4 digital video recorder is a powerful and compact surveillance solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the new model of its popular Eco4 DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The completely redesigned four-channel unit - which is available from this month - is a powerful, yet compact, solution, which is built around the company's NetVu Connected technology platform and offers instant access to all of its con...

  Dedicated Micros bring new Infiniti Thermal surveillance camera to marketDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the Infiniti Thermal, an extremely capable integrated PTZ camera and Thermal Imaging Unit. The unveiling of the Infiniti Thermal marks a significant milestone for Dedicated Micros as the first time it has brought to market thermal imaging in a camera product. The new Infiniti Thermal comprises a standard CCTV camera, Ther...

Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that a combination of its VESDA and ICAM Aspirating Smoke Detectors (ASDs) have been installed at Museum of London. Museum of London is one of the world's largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection with a significant archive. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work, and new galleries will be opening in spring 2010 telling...

There is a growing demand for education on the latest technology innovations in IP surveillanceAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, shows its commitment to its partners through offering in-depth training at the Axis Communications Academy. The academy is now extending its offering of online courses to anyone who is interested. With the ongoing migration from analogue CCTV to IP-based surveillance there is a constant and growing demand for education on the la...

Siemens Building Technologies has created a new section of its website devoted to integrated solutions for power plants, providing useful information on how to ensure a plant's security and safety and, in doing so, maintain continuous supply of power. Managing operational risks is fundamental to the success of any plant.  The website identifies the different areas within a power plant environment, highlighting the specific risks to address in each.  Importantly though, it demonstr...

In 2009 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) upgraded facilities at the International Special Training Center in Obninsk in the Russian Federation. This centre is where operators and inspectors of physical protection systems at nuclear facilities all over the former Soviet Union and other IAEA member states receive practical training and where newly developed equipment is tested and approved for use in the Russian nuclear industry.To enable training on combating attack, sabotage and the...

Concept Smoke Screen has been providing security smoke for over 35 years and continues to supply all aspects of industry with one of the most effective loss prevention solutions available coupled with a superior level of structured customer service.Put simply, security smoke is the swift introduction of a dense fog into an area to protect property and people and stop theft. The smoke itself is completely safe to breathe and leaves no residue after activation. In the event of a break-in however i...

DM Fusion security installer Crimewatch Systems has rolled-out an advanced, remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV solution - built around Dedicated Micros NetVu Connected CCTV systems and NetVu ObserVer management software - to provide out-of-hours protection against vandalism and criminal attack for 15 widely dispersed sites in Cheshire, England, operated by HW Martin Waste Ltd. The sites secured by Crimewatch Systems - and its associated SSAIB accredited RVRC (Remote Video Response Cent...

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

RISCO Group's WisDom Wireless Security System was the choice of the Telecom ProviderIntroductionDuring the past decade, many European countries have deregulated their communications sectors. This has brought many new companies into the telecommunications market and fostered previously non-existent competition for customers. The phenomenon has been particularly challenging to the previously government owned telephony providers who were used to operating alone in the market. Today, with typically...

Image quality is affected by more than just zoom Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce.  Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative to select one with features that will provide the best results possible.  It is often thought that the higher the zoom, the better the quality of the images produced.  However, this is not always necessarily the case. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe...

The clientGas Extremadura Transportista SL is dedicated to transporting piped gas to the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is a subsidiary of the Gas Extremadura Group with its share capital held mainly by local businesses and shareholders. Gas Extremadura Group is responsible for distributing natural gas to 15 cities in the Extremadura region and has 680,000 metres of distribution network supplying 60,000 service points. Gas Extremadura Transportista currently has a network of 92,120 metr...

  Poorly maintained environments send messages that undesirable behaviour will be tolerated Crime prevention is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can influence where crimes are committed. That's why Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) should be an essential component to the crime prevention strategy of any building or area.  In this article ASSA ABLOY Future Labs ...

  EverFocus are to set up offices in the United KingdomEverFocus Electronics Corporation, a global top 20 professional security equipment manufacturer headquartered and listed in Taiwan, purchased a majority shareholding in UK value added distributor SCT to create the EverFocus UK subsidiary which opens its doors today. EverFocus is in the process of building a global presence and already has offices established on both the west and east coasts of the USA, Japan, India, China and Germa...

Location The Maddalena archipelago is a group of islands north-east of Sardinia, off the Emerald Coast, a popular destination for pleasure sailors for its natural beauty and unspoiled emerald waters. Established in 1996, the National Park is strictly protected by environmental heritage laws. The archipelago is famous for the amazing rock carved by the wind. La Maddalena is the main island. The ambitious total IP video system aims to protect the marine and coastal environment of La Ma...

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

  From left to right: Tim Penn (AMX), Mike Blackman (ISE) and Keith Watson (Harman)Integrated Systems Events is delighted to announce that Keith Watson has joined its Board of Directors. Watson, who is Marketing Director - Mixing for Harman's mixer business, Soundcraft Studer, joined ISE's Advisory Committee in 2009 and attended his first meeting of the Board of Directors during InfoComm last month.The Board maintains three positions for representatives of ISE's exhibitors, each of who...

Siemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.The pages devoted to Siemens' airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated approach can both deter threats and reliably deal with incidents should they occur.It shows ho...

  Thales are offering £50,000 for aviation security breakthroughsThales UK and Intellect recently announce the launch of a project to identify and trial new technologies, solutions and ideas from any small, medium or large-sized business or academic institution that can be used to enhance aviation security. Known as the INSTINCT-Technology Demonstrator 2 (TD2), this is a dynamic, innovative project that is designed to discover, trial and showcase emergent security technologi...

One of the world's leading aviation services companies is using electronic access control from SALTO Systems to protect and secure its cargo trucking and office facilities at Manchester, Heathrow, Edinburgh and Stansted airports. Servisair Cargo operates at 31 locations worldwide, including 20 throughout the UK and Ireland, and handles 1 million tonnes of cargo per year on behalf of 600 customers. With business growing in the UK, the company wanted to improve the safety and security o...

NVT manufactures unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CCTV Hybrid Video transmission productsNetwork Video Technologies Ltd (NVT), the award-winning manufacturer of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CCTV Hybrid Video™ transmission products, has appointed Kelly Grace to the role of EMEA Sales Coordinator.Kelly's new role will see her supporting NVT's extensive customer base throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia; utilising over 10 years of sales and business development experience to pr...

  Globalisation and new technologies have led to increased threats for financial organisations The banking and financial sector needs to be constantly prepared to manage an increasing range of security risks, from fraud and anti-social behaviour to data mismanagement. Organisations must anticipate such potential risks and have well-established plans in place to address them.  Honeywell, with more than 50 years of experience in the security industry, is helpin...

In the hospitality business, most invest only in the first security level - the passive security systems which are required by law.  Very few invest voluntarily in extra security precautions and processes (those processes which perhaps see security in its wider context to also include fire safety). Although international hotel operators usually have higher standards than those prescribed by law for their passive security systems (including standards for CCTV, intrusion detection and higher-...