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Hoteliers don't give security a high enough priority Security is not as high on the hotel agenda as it should be according to Michael Hartmann, Senior Vice President for Hospitality Solutions with Siemens Building Technologies.  Here he looks at the reluctance to invest in the latest security systems, the different levels of security typically employed and the benefits of an integrated approach. The contribution to profit, or the perceived lack of it, is one of the major...

Siemens has supplied the security for the largest infrastructure project created in the Catalan region of Spain in the last 20 years.  The new Terminal 1 at Barcelona International Airport (also known as El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto), the second largest airport in Spain, was inaugurated on 17 June 2009, consolidating Barcelona's place amongst the most important air hubs in Europe. Siemens is one of the largest electronics and engineering companies in the world, operating in the areas of...

 AD Group's CCTV also plays a vital role in the new Lola B08/80 HPD racecar with the RML X-PRO Recorder The 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races has started on an extremely positive note for CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton, with the entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - securing a well deserved podium finish for the RML AD Group team in France alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace i...

Examining the road to convergence The use of Internet Protocol (IP) in the security industry is increasing but little is known about the relationship between end users and the merger of traditional physical security and IT otherwise referred to as convergence in the security trade press. Markus Lahtinen of the LUSAX project examines the growth of convergence in the security industry and discusses complexities of this relationship. The LUSAX project at Lund Universit...

PROTECT 2010 promotes enhanced preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms for firmsIn the light of expected increase in frequency and degree of natural disasters arising from climate change, lifeline institutions such as local governments, schools, hospitals, housing, commercial buildings, and hotels need to pay close attention to preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms. An exemplary record of safety is equivalent to saving lives. Likewise, critical infrastructures and...

SALTO Systemsworking together with Bristol based business partner Gem Security Centre Ltd, has implemented the replacement of mechanical key operated night latch rim locks with a SALTO XS4 electronic access control solution at Cirencester's Royal Agricultural College. Established in 1845, the Royal Agricultural College was the first agricultural college to be established in the English speaking world. As a leading university college it offers over 40 career-focussed programmes within its School...

 Preparedness to save lives and swift response to disasters are essential business continuity toolsThe killer earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are reminders to the business community that preparedness to save lives and protect critical infrastructures and data against natural and man-made disasters, swift response and quick recovery are necessary tools to assure business continuity. Companies implementing business continuity or risk reduction strategies better than their rivals strengthen the...

artec technologies AG, manufacturer of high definition video surveillance and broadcast logger/IPTV systems has delivered its XentauriX® based E-Learning solution "Webcast Manager" to the London South Bank University. The "Webcast Manager" is deployed in many training centres, colleges and university facilities word wide since 2002.  The project at the London South bank University was realised by our partner Impact /UK.  The "Webact Manager" monitors and records student's pra...

Reliable technology from Bosch Security Systems is playing a principal role in a new CCTV installation at the University of Sussex as it extends the IP camera network to cover further areas of the university campus. The University of Sussex is a single site campus covering 280 acres on the outskirts of Brighton. Its CCTV system, specified originally in 2003 by the university in conjunction with specialist installers A.M Fire and Security, is a Bosch-based solution primarily based on dome camera...

The University of Portsmouth is one of the UK's most respected modern universities.  Offering over 500 different courses, the University is home to around 3,000 staff and 19,000 students - drawn from over 100 countries.   Since 2001 a major investment programme has seen the University's estate transformed, with the construction of new buildings for both academic and support activities, and the refurbishment of many existing buildings to ensure a high-quality learning environment....

The year ended with high activity on the market for installation of network video productsStrong close to the year for Axis communications:Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 2,301 M (1,975), and sales amounted to SEK 659 M (501) for the fourth quarterOperating profit for the year totalled SEK 308 M (341), and operating profit totalled SEK 121 M (49) during the fourth quarterProfit before tax for the year amounted to SEK 307 M (340), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 120 M (49) for the...

Rainbow’s new OCL Series outdoor colour DSP cameras have been installed in Ireland at a prestigious private school, St Gerards, in Bray near Dublin. The application of the Rainbow DSP cameras is at a new build project forming an extension to the main school and catering for first-grade pupils.  The cameras are operating from the school's entrances, stairwells and playground, serving a building, which has a split-level structure with eight classrooms.  Images are monitored...

Bringing vision and mission together The college's mission of "Responding to Diversity; Raising the Standard; Taking Education Further," was something reflected in the development and choice of a suitable logical and physical access control solution. Satel Naik, Technical Services Manager, explained that the college had not previously used access control except for a few door code locks. He also identified that there was no information technology (IT) security solution in place. Satel's vision f...

PoE technology allows for safer environments through better security systems Power over Ethernet is both convenient and affordable, says Jonas Rehnberg of ASSA ABLOY Future Labs. The benefits to network security are immense, be it in powering security cameras with added features or enabling better access control systems and intruder deterrents. Hailed as a watershed innovation when first standardized in 2003, Power over Ethernet (PoE) offers a way of supplying electricity to n...

Part of the supply is biometrics collection equipment, primarily the innovative model Speed Capture LightSpeed Identity AB has received an order from Gemalto AB for the supply of photo and signature capture machines of the type Speed Capture Light for delivery to the Swedish Tax authority. The equipment will be used for the production of secure ID cards for residents in Sweden, this on behalf of the government. The equipment will be placed at the tax service offices which will sum up to a hundre...

The challengeThe Georgian Town Palace located in the heart of the City of London plays host to ceremonial banquets and international dignitaries visiting the capital.As a high profile venue, its security facilities need to be of the highest standard. Therefore, the managing authority for Mansion House - the Corporation of London - specified three Digital Sprite digital multiplex recorders. Installers, Classic Security Solutions has implemented the upgrade, along with the installation of 12...

Vicon and Cortech Developments have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool. "A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the staff at the charge desk handling calls, requests, alerts, alarms, controlling points of entry and exit with the distraction of a potentially volatile and hostile environ...

The Airport Show is an event devoted to airport construction, operations, technology and servicesChina is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world's most influential figures in the sector, and...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers 2010 is a high-level conference for buyers to source qualified security suppliers and products in China, held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on providing global security buyers with the opportunity to talk to top Chinese suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to export to China big market. Programmes include "Global buyers sourcing presentation", &qu...

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...

 '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...

The largest supermarket chain in Sweden ensures personnel safety with video surveillance from more than 100 IQeye megapixel cameras managed by Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software.MAXI ICA Superstore in the Swedish city of Umea has invested in a security system with 115 megapixel cameras from IQinVision. The servers handle a total of about 2,200 images per second and Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise software makes it easy to manage, view and export the video.I...

 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...

  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...