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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...

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...

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...

The president of Dahua Technology, Mr. Fu Liquan also attended Security Essen 2012 Security Essen 2012, a world-leading trade fair for Security and Fire Prevention Technology, was held from Sept 25 to 28 at the Messe Essen, Germany. The security gala is renowned as the most eminent platform in the world for presenting innovative security technologies and the latest security concepts. Dahua Technology, one of the world Top 10 security manufacturers, covered a display area of 90...

The one million plus visitors to the four day Tall Ships Festival which took place at Dublin Docks in August  2012 were kept safe with the help of a crowd control video surveillance system designed and installed by electronic security specialist installers, Wired-Up Security Solutions.45 tall ships took part in the festival which was estimated to have generated over 30 million Euros for the local community. In addition to getting a close look at the ships, visitors were also able to enjoy a...

TDSi to partner with exterior detection equipment specialist GJD Manufacturing  TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations recently announced it will be attending the Global Security Summit London, at Olympia from 10th-11th October (stand E170), to unveil its participation in the new Harmony Alliance, with aims to ‘Collaborate, Innovate and Protect’ across the security product offering spectrum. TDSi is partne...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

Genetec erhält Application Development Partner of the Year Awards für Nordamerika 2012 und Europa, den Nahen Osten und Afrika 2011 von Axis Communications View article in English Genetec, ein Pionier bei physischen Sicherheitssystemen und führender Anbieter von erstklassigen, vereinheitlichten IP-Sicherheitslösungen, gab heute bekannt, dass es von Axis Communications zum zweiten Mal in Folge mit dem Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year Award 2...

Any product purchased through an unauthorised source will void the product warranty Recently, we have noticed Dahua Brand Products being sold unauthorised on e-Bay, aliexpress and other e-commerce platforms, which tremendously affects Dahua Technology Co., Ltd and its customers in a negative way. Dahua Technology would like to make the following statement: 1. Dahua Technology only sells wholesale products through authorised distributors to ensure that customers obta...

SALTO’s XS4 smart locks in brass finish with the latest RFID technology have been installed at the hotel The Lucan Spa Hotel, a long established family hotel and now one of Ireland's premier wedding and conference venues, has just upgraded its guest security arrangements with a tailored electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. Hotels probably have one of the toughest security tasks of all. On the one hand they have registered guests staying with them but t...

Safety first "For the very few full-up and run incidents that occur here in rural Bavaria, we don't really need camera surveillance," says Franz Schreyer. "However, it does greatly increase the safety of our personnel, which for me was the decisive factor." While searching for the ideal camera system, Franz Schreyer talked to a number of well-known video technology providers and discovered something surprising: "All of the manufacturers offered me analogue technology. Usually a sales represent...

Security solutions provider Oncam recently announced the launch of its Evolution range of next generation 360-degree cameras. The Evolution range is the first major product release since Oncam acquired Grandeye in July 2012 and it provides a more powerful platform that takes the Company’s position as leader in 360-degree imaging to a new level. Over the next 12 months Oncam will be launching a further two 360-cameras in the Evolution range with better imaging and a capability of up to 12...

SALTO has launched a pilot project allowing staff and students at UCAM to use NFC-enabled services SALTO Systems in collaboration with partners Banco Santander, Vodafone, Gemalto and the public local government, have launched a pilot project at the University Católica of Murcia (UCAM) that allows staff and students to manage their payment and access needs via mobile phones, using contactless NFC SIM, using SALTO technology. The eight month project, run by the Sant...