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SALTO Systems won the contract to supply and install a fully integrated access control solution at SFUSimon Fraser is ranked as one of the top three comprehensive universities in Canada, and has three vibrant campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey, British Columbia. It is home to over 25,000 students and spans many disciplines in eight faculties, offering more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 45 graduate offerings.In order to maintain its position as one of...

The city of Burbank, Ill., which neighbours Chicago and has a population of more than 28,000, has installed a new video surveillance system using 22 Sony SNC-RX Series IP network security cameras to aid the police department in preventing and solving crimes. Since completion of the upgrade in November 2008, images captured by the cameras have helped police make more than 13 arrests and recorded evidence for use in more than 45 cases. The cameras are programmed to patrol and move from position to...

Having already suffered break-ins, thefts, graffiti and broken windows, an extremely expensive flood was the final straw. The management of a multi-school campus in Tarp, north Germany decided enough was enough. Rather than continue funding refits and repairs it was decided to invest in prevention and detection. The 600,000 euro bill for the complete refurbishment of a building which followed a weekend when stop taps were purposely left full-on, made the cost of electronic security for...

CRYPTOCard designed ICE solution to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruptionAs organisations come under growing commercial and regulatory pressure to maintain compliance and full security in times of crisis, leading two-factor authentication provider, CRYPTOCard has introduced its ICE solution, designed to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruption.Recently, Disaster Recovery and In Case of Emergency (ICE) Planning is recognised as cri...

 Glasgow Science Centre improves security with IndigoVision IP Network solutionThe Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analogue/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49-camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation.Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Tec...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

Can intelligent technology really deliver a high return on investment and what can it offer government and local authorities today? Yvonne Pritchard of Sony Professional Security details the advantages of intelligent solutions within security installations. Surveillance has long been an essential focus for governments and local authorities at all levels, from traffic and hospital  IP security - the intelligent choice monitoring to large-scale security operations for one-off e...

A major operational task for the CCTV vehicle is monitoring the behaviour of football fans travelling through the cityPatrolVu Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is proving to be extremely effective on the ground for Cumbria Police, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in key hot spot areas across the force's Northern Command area - specifically Carlisle city centre - and to deliver a rapidly deployable resource to assist with crowd control on match...

  Belden and Byres Security Inc. look forward to delivering complete industrial security solutions for customersBelden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products in the area of industrial network security with availability later this year. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in t...

Axis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the categoryAxis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipmen...

Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category of vendors providing video surveillance equipment Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report, "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surv...

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

Mission In recent years, the Government of Extremadura has been developing a social communication strategy with the aim of fostering and promoting the most notable aspects of the historic and artistic heritage of its communities. It comes as no surprise that in this community, which is a European hotbed for open-source software development, technology is one of the building blocks on which this strategy is based. Technology is applied in order to enhance the quality and speed of communications...

 Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications Axis Communications would like to invite you to attend their Retail Solution Seminar.An IP-Surveillance system has benefits for those working in merchandising, human resources and customer services. Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications such as people counting, customer behaviour analysis and POS integration, all adding up to a compelling return on customer investment.Worki...

Praesideo Voice Evacuation and Public Address System from Bosch installed at Merida Exhibition Venue Merida is the capitol of the Extremadura region of Spain and was one of the most famous Roman capitols of the Iberian Peninsula. Today it features some of the best preserved Roman ruins in Europe and a spectacular new exhibition centre - the Merida Exhibition Venue  (Instituto Ferial de Mérida - IFEME). The centre includes many old converted buildings with special c...

SMC Networks to include Artec´s MULTIEYE® software with IP camera to target professional marketSMC Networks, a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, announced that has signed a preferred product partnership with artec technologies, a specialist manufacturer of high quality video surveillance software, to support expanding sales in its IP cameras and meet growing demand from customers for professional standard IP surveillance solutions in business env...

  Cruise ships need stringent security measures Baggage x-rays, archway metal detectors, body checks, swipe card readers and more... Michael Lawton for ASSA ABLOY Future Lab delves into the world of access control security onboard cruise ships as they are subjected to the tighter security norms of the IMO and ISPS code.If you wanted to describe the security challenges of a cruise liner, you could think of a hotel inside an airport. When it comes to the...

SALTO Systems announces the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner statusSALTO Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner status within their UK dealer and installation network. Chris Lewis Fire & Security will now work with SALTO to further develop and grow the SALTO brand in the UK.Operating from its modern premises in Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth, Chris Lewis Fire & Securi...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analogue CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled...

SALTO Systems secured ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality AssuranceSALTO Systems is proud to announce it has secured ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance for its quality management system.It has embraced the internationally-recognised high quality management system standard established and administered by the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO).To achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification for the design, development and manufacturin...

Wigan Council installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras to upgrade securityWigan Town centre experiences the same anti-social problems as every small town in the country and when the existing camera network was in need of upgrading, Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras for the project.Wigan Council approached UIS as it has proven expertise on a number of previous installations, including work on several high sc...

The challenge The Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analogue CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled and managed by the officers of the Guardia Urbana alone. The solution After issuing a publ...

  Decision-making is optimised by the watch list as individual products can be compared to each other Presenting its fresh design and fully new data structure, the new eneo website is on the web now. Dealers as well as end customers find extensive product information and support here. Supported by the site's special features, surfing through the eneo surveillance technology products has now become an extremely user-friendly and attractive experience.The website re-launch is the re...

Samsung Techwin's STC-14 is a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoomSamsung Techwin has introduced the STC-14, a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoom suitable for effective detection over large areas.Unlike traditional cameras that rely on light to see images, thermal cameras pick up heat signatures of subjects and objects so are unaffected by extreme conditions such as complete darkness, harsh weather, bright lights, fog...

  Integrated access control solutions have become easier to apply Leading integrated security solutions provider Honeywell explains the importance and benefits of implementing an integrated access control solution for businesses. An access control solution can be as simple as the use of electronic or magnetic swipe cards instead of keys to unlock a front door. This limited functionality still retains a considerable level of value. In most cases, businesses can limit...

With Nedap's access control system AEOS, the strict requirements of Fundación Albéniz have been fully metFundación Albéniz is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the education of new talents in the field of performance and composition of classical music. The organisation is located in a modern seven-story building in the historical and cultural centre of Madrid and has recently been equipped with AEOS as its access control system.The organisation's building consist...

 L'offre de produits IP permet une intégration en toute simplicité aux réseaux analogiques et numériquesView English version / Communiqué de presse en anglaisHoneywell a annoncé aujourd'hui l'extension de son offre de solutions IP dans la zone EMEA (Europe, Moyen-Orient, Afrique) avec le lancement de l'enregistreur vidéo numérique (DVR) Fusion III v3.6 et de la gamme de caméras mégapixels HCX, offrant ainsi aux installate...

Axis cameras ensure the precise but very unobtrusive monitoring of the resting or sleeping patients Axis Communications' missionResting or even sleeping on demand is difficult for most people, in particular if they are still under observation.  However, in the case of diagnostic imaging procedures for cancer detection, such as the combined method of positron emission tomography (PET) and computer tomography (CT), patients must be strictly rested and motionless during the examination. T...

 ioimage's solution proved to have the highest overall level of effectiveness and reliability With thousands of packages moving through its European hubs every hour, security hasalways been a top priority for DHL Express, the leading global provider of international road, air and rail-based courier and express services. In order to better protect its valuable cargo against the growing threats of theft, vandalism and terrorism - and to comply with increasingly stricter EU regulations -...