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  GDSF's refined focus on digital surveillance offers information on the latest security developments The 9th annual Global Digital Solutions Forum (GDSF), held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2010, explores IP surveillance trends, benefits and applications.GDSF Asia 2010 invites world-class security providers to discuss security developments. The forum's theme, Driving IP Convergence, focuses on integration's role in changing security. The event opens with a speech from M...

 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...

  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...

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...

Established in 2009, the Port of Taipei is an important transport hub for cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. A designated free-trade zone, the port is becoming an important East Asian trans-shipmentcentre. To better serve the importers and exporters who utilise its facilities, the port offers automated loading and unloading of container vessels and also provides trading services. Despite the global economic downturn, the Port of Taipei's trading business sales have grown rapidly on a year-on...

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...

  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...

  Over 700 security companies will be exhibiting at Asian Securitex 2010 this June in Hong Kong Co-locating with Asian Building Interiors 2010, Asian Building Technologies 2010 and Asian Elenex 2010, the biennial tradeshow is branded as Build4Asia - the most comprehensive 4-in-1 sourcing platform in Asia. It will employ the largest ever exhibition space of 12,000 sqm and bring together the well-known manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, architects, contractor...

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...

 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...

  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...

Brickcom meets wireless networking technology company's needs for IP-based surveillance solutionBrickcom Corp. helped a wireless networking technology company in the county of Hsinchu, Taiwan. To meet the company's needs for an IP-based surveillance solution, a highly integrated and scalable system is required to cover the headquarters, parking area, factories and dormitory. It is a complex project because there are over one hundred spots distributed in a number of different sites that need to b...

Criminals today always appear to be one step ahead of the security measures employed to prevent break-ins, raids and thefts. Physical security is destroyed, CCTV deceived and alarms ignored. Question: what solution is there to stop organised gangs committing these crimes? Answer: Concept Smoke Screen's security smoke systems. Can't see it? Can't steal it! Robberies within the banking and finance sector (in and out of hours) are by their very nature fast, targeted and violent and the best way of...

  The new network cameras use thermal imaging to detect with great reliability even in complete darkness Axis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, is the first company on the market to offer customers full-featured thermal network cameras for surveillance. The new network cameras use thermal imaging, which allows users to detect people and incidents with great reliability even in complete darkness and other difficult conditions. Up until now,...

 The new website represents SALTO's specialist approach to electronic locking technologySALTO Systems has launched a new website designed to provide anyone involved in the specification of security and access control solutions with up to date information on the technology and capabilities of the company's range of wireless electronic locks.The vibrant new site, http://www.wirelesslocks.net/ is made up of four components: the introduction, wireless, how it works and a summary. In just over f...

 The new network cameras and video recorders can be used in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehiclesAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has introduced a complete, IP-based mobile video surveillance solution consisting of a new series of network cameras and a network video recorder for use in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehicles.Axis M31-R Network Camera Series and Axis Q8108-R Network Video Recorder are specially designed for easy a...

 Sony will unveil its range of SD and HD technology for video software vendors at Intersec Dubai 2010Sony will reinforce its commitment to HD at INTERSEC Dubai 2010. With a stand displaying its growing range of HD video security technology, it will demonstrate how leading ISVs are taking advantage of its HD innovation. Two HD models and four SD models in Sony's PTZ line-up are already supported by several of the leading video management software vendors' products on the market. Those p...

VIVOTEK joins PSIA to further fulfil its commitment to the interoperability and standardisation of IP surveillance devicesVIVOTEK is proud to announce that the company has joined the PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) organisation in an attempt to further fulfil its commitment to the interoperability and standardisation of IP surveillance devices.The PSIA is a global consortium focused on promoting interoperability of IP-enabled security devices across all segments of the securit...

Honeywell's new family of commercial wireless sensors improves the reliability and flexibility of intrusion systemsHoneywell today announced a new wireless capability for the Galaxy® Dimension intruder alarm system and a broader range of wireless sensors for the hybrid G2 intruder alarm system.  With a combination of unique radio technologies in the control panels and a suite of new, integrated wireless sensors that provide comprehensive intrusion and environmental protection for busine...

The awards are a perfect opportunity for VIVOTEK partners to showcase their achievementsVIVOTEK is pleased to announce the 1st VIVOTEK IP Video Solution Awards, offering the perfect opportunity for their partners to showcase their achievements and raise their company's profile via VIVOTEK's marketing channels.Open to all VIVOTEK distributor partners, the awards seek to recognise excellence in the following categories: Best Megapixel Solution, Best Vertical Market Solution, Most Innovative S...

 Well defined spec key to cost-effective CCTV installation A report from the West Midlands Police suggests that the quality of up to 80% of CCTV images is so poor that they can't be used for evidential purposes. But it doesn't have to be that way, as Alistair Enser of Siemens Building Technologies explains. To design an effective CCTV installation, it is first necessary to decide what the installation is supposed to do. For example, in a stadium or a shopping c...

QNAP will showcase its entire lineup of high performance VioStor Network Video Recorders at Intersec Dubai 2010QNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder solutions for the corporate security/surveillance market is pleased to announce its participation at Intersec Dubai 2010. QNAP will showcase its entire lineup of high performance VioStor Network Video Recorders including the award-winning, high performance 40-channel/ 36-channel/ 24-channel VS-8040/ VS-8032/ VS-...

Arecont Vision's popular MegaVideo® JPEG line is now available in compact form Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the launch of their new compact JPEG series of cameras in 1.3, 2, 3 or 5 megapixel formats. These CMOS sensor cameras were designed to address cost sensitivities in the JPEG market as well as the size constraints of environmental housings. Although the compact cameras are approximately half the s...

Scott Elliott takes up the newly created position of director of government sales for Hirsch ElectronicsBuilding on the success of its Government Program Group, Hirsch has announced it is again expanding its resources for the U.S. and international government markets by promoting Scott Elliott, formerly eastern district manager, to the newly created position of director of government sales. Mr. Elliott will team with Hirsch's well-respected Government Program Group (GPG) and its director, L...

Brickcom introduces new surveillance products which include outdoor PTZ, bullet, and speed dome camerasBrickcom proudly announces its new concept of total solution and whole new product lines at the end of 2009. With most specialised R&D teams, we display our achievements in 2009 and new products in 2010. Audiences can't wait to see what Brickcom will come up with for the surveillance industry. The most attractive products include outdoor cameras, PC-NVRs, and IVA features. Outdoor mode...

Brickcom relseases NR-1604, an ARM9-based stand-alone NVR featured with an embedded Linux operating systemBrickcom's NR-1604 is an ARM9-based Stand-alone NVR (Network Video Recorder) featured with an embedded Linux operating system, which is designed for remote monitoring, live viewing, recording, and multi-channel playback of videos from IP cameras inside a network surveillance system. The NVR is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and houses 2 SATA hard disks (max capacity: 2TB) for lon...