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Differentiating High-Definition and megapixel camera resolution

  No more confusion: high definition and megapixel resolution explained  The growing popularity of IP-based video systems in the video surveillance market provides the ability to capture high-resolution images through megapixel video. The use of HDTV standards in the consumer video market is becoming more prevalent. The images produced by this new generation of surveillance cameras are often collectively referred to as high-definition (HD) or as megapixel images. Sin...

Basler Vision Technologies to exhibit its two new dome cameras with 1080p Full HD resolution at the ASIS show

 The BIP2-D1920c-dn (Outdoor) and BIP2-D1920c-dn (Indoor) dome cameras offer real-time video and full HD resolution Basler Vision Technologies is introducing two new dome camera models with 1080p Full HD resolution and a two-way audio function. Basler will exhibit them at the upcoming ASIS show, which is scheduled to take place from September 19 to 21, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. The upcoming BIP2-D1920c-dn (Outdoor) and BIP2-D1920c-dn (Indoor) dome camera mod...

Lumidigm’s new Mariner fingerprint reader with Windows PC-based biometrics application offers increased reliability

 Lumidigm's new Mariner fingerprint reader will be showcased at the ASIS Exhibition in Orlando Lumidigm announced that its new Mariner fingerprint reader extends the reliable reading accuracy of multispectral imaging to popular, value-conscious, Windows PC-based biometrics applications. The new Mariner sensors make biometric authentication simple and affordable for real business applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation, logistics, passenger ID...

North American Video wins long-term security & surveillance service contract for Colorado’s RTD Light Rail system

  Colorado's RTD Light Rail system selects NAV to service over 1,100 cameras and 150 card access doors North American Video (NAV) has been awarded a long-term contract to service all camera, access control, alarm and e-phone systems for Colorado's Regional Transportation District (RTD) Light Rail system. The system currently has over 1,100 cameras and 150 card access doors with numerous expansion projects in the works. "The award of this service contract is testimony to the high q...

HID Global wins ACT Canada “International Innovation Award” for its Green Card

 Since the introduction of the first OSM-based Green Card, digital security has never been comprised HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the U.S. Permanent Resident ("Green") Card that is manufactured by HID Global under its LaserCard brand has won the ACT Canada "International Innovation Award" for Identity Management. The U.S. Green Card is issued to all legal foreign residents of the U.S. under the Unit...

Aimetis Corp now #6 in global market share for open platform network video management software

  Aimetis is only one of four companies to achieve top ten status in all three regions of the worldAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced that they are now ranked #6 in global market share for the software-only vendors of open platform network video management software, according to the 2011 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report."Aimetis continues to gain market sh...

Bosch bags prestigious 2011 Event Design Award for its new Safe & Sound Security

 Bosch was bestowed with the award in the "Best Mobile Marketing Vehicle" categoryBosch Security Systems, Inc. is very pleased to announce that its new Safe & Sound Security and Audio Tour truck has been recognised with a prestigious 2011 Event Design Award in the category "Best Mobile Marketing Vehicle."Bosch Security Systemspartnered with Creative Solutions Group (Clawson, MI) on the design and furnishing of the truck - the largest, most interactive product exhibi...

ASIS International hosts Student Writing Competition in 2011

  ASIS International announces 2011 Student Writing Competition for security practicionersThe ASIS Academic Programs Council and the ASIS Foundation are calling for entries for the 2011 ASIS International Student Writing Competition. The writing competition rewards college and university students who conduct research, engage in thoughtful deliberation and write an academic paper between 3,000 and 6,000 words on an issue relevant to the security and assets protection profession."Th...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announces initial findings from focus group attending BOMA International Conference

   Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies focus group finds BOMA members equate safety with reputation Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced today initial findings from a focus group taken among the 900 commercial real estate industry executive members attending the BOMA International Conference held June 26-28 (2011) in Washington...

Video surveillance system featuring Arecont Vision cameras secure New York meat supplier’s new facility

   The video surveillance system is installed in coolers, processing areas, shipping and receiving, and office area A video surveillance system incorporating Arecont Vision 1.3  and 2 megapixel cameras has recently been implemented at one of New York City's premier restaurant suppliers. Pat La Frieda Wholesale Meat Company, purveyor of fine quality meats and poultry to the trade, uses the high resolution video surveillance system to help ensure security at their...

Los Gatos Police Department introduces new Firetide wireless system with full Ethernet compatibility

 The wireless system provides a cost effective solution compared to hard wiringBased on the performance of its existing Firetide-based wireless network, the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department has expanded its network to include a new wireless system for use in its fleet of police cruisers along with Wi-Fi access for the police operations building. The new system delivers greater reliability than any previous network the department has used.The greatest operational bene...

The OPT-02HD AquariCam with a 360-degree panoramic view goes live to provide a “fish-eye” view of underwater habitat

  The underwater experience will be broadcasted live through Discovery's annual Shark WeekDiscovery Channel and the Georgia Aquarium are teaming up to provide a live "fish-eye" view of a variety of sharks living within the world's largest indoor aquatic habitat, the Ocean Voyager. Ocean Presence's OPT-02HD AquariCam is now live within the Georgia Aquarium's shark tank. It offers a 360-degree panoramic live-stream of the underwater experience as provided by Discovery.com and t...

EPD raises funds to install 25 Bosch pan-tilt-zoom cameras and 31 Firetide infrastructure mesh nodes in Easton

 Easton network integrated with Wilson Borough's Firetide-based video surveillance systemWhat began as a wireless video surveillance system to secure Easton, Pennsylvania's West Ward school and parks is growing into a city- and county-wide effort to give local, neighbouring and county police an edge in deterring and solving crimes. Two years ago, the Easton Police Department (EPD) obtained a Department of Justice "Secure Our Schools" federal grant matched by city funds to improve...

Fiber Networks to represent SightLogix video surveillance systems for perimeter security applications

 SightLogix video surveillance systems will be represented in New Jersey, New York City and Long Island SightLogix®, Inc. has appointed Fiber Networks, Inc. to represent SightLogix's intelligent video surveillance systems for perimeter security applications in northern New Jersey, metropolitan New York City and Long Island. Fiber Networks has more than 30 years of experience as a manufacturer's rep firm focused on sales and marketing of products and services in challenging environm...

Avigilon announces new sales executive appointments to address growing demands for its HD surveillance solution in North America and Latin America

  Avigilon expands North American and Latin American sales teams Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of four new sales executives to address the growing demand for the company's award-winning HD surveillance solution in North America and Latin America. "With an increased focus on security and compliance, demand for Avigilon's innovative high-definition surveillance solution c...

Small but growing town finds various uses for its surveillance cameras

   City of Anderson is secured with wireless mesh system based on Firetide equipment In December 2006, television viewers nationwide were stunned by video imagery of the drunken driver of a parade float loaded with children attempting to flee from police in a high-speed chase. The man, who apparently decided the parade wasn't moving fast enough for him, was apprehended - and the video, which came from a municipal camera system, was important evidence against him. Fort...

Firetide's AgileMesh network secures NASA facility

   NASA combines a video surveillance system with Firetide's wireless network to secure Palmdale hanger When NASA signed a 20-year lease in September on an unused hangar in Palmdale, Calif., to house two specialized research aircraft, the man charged with protecting those planes faced a serious challenge. The planes, the Boeing 747 Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy and DC-8 Airborne Laboratory, are operated by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, whic...

Firetide launches two Wireless LAN controllers to manage and secure wireless networks from a centralized application

  The FWC 1000 and FWC 2000 WLAN controllers enable customers to secure their wireless networksFiretide Inc., a leading provider of wireless infrastructure mesh and broadband access solutions, announced the introduction of two new Wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers. The FWC 1000 and FWC 2000 expand the company's wireless portfolio to fit the needs of businesses of all sizes. Firetide's WLAN controllers enable customers to easily manage and secure their wireless networks from a centralized...

IMS Research report states March Networks to be #1 provider of enterprise digital video recorders (DVRs) in the Americas

 More than 400 financial institutes use March Networks' solutions March Networks© a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced it is the #1 provider of enterprise digital video recorders (DVRs) in the Americas according to data from IMS Research in its report "The Americas Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2011 Edition"."This IMS ranking underscores our momentum in the market and highlights how we have been able to gain market shar...

Poseidon's drowning detection system integrates RAYMAX IR technology for crisp, clear underwater images

  Poseidon's drowning detection system is integrated with RAYMAX IR technology for crisp, clear underwater image capture. Raytec Infra-Red lighting is playing a crucial role saving lives in a computer-aided drowning detection system from specialist French security integrator Poseidon, described as ‘the lifeguard's third eye that never blinks'.‘The Poseidon System' uses RAYMAX IR technology in conjunction with a network of overhead and underwater cameras, allowing crisp...

Opengear offers 50% discount to qualified Cisco training centres

  Opengear offers 50% discounts for qualified training centers and students Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, announced it will offer a 50% discount to qualified Cisco training centers around the world for the Opengear IM4200, CM4000 and ACM5000. "IT labs and training facilities leverage Opengear open source console servers and smart cellular routers to bring secure hands-on experiences to remote students," said Todd Rycheck...

City Wide Surveillance Programme selects CNL software for integration & information platform

  Columbia is under the City Wide Surveillance Programme thanks to CNL Software CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has been selected to provide the integration and information management platform for the District of Columbia under their City Wide Surveillance Programme. CNL Software is in the process of deploying the largest Safe City PSIM solution in the United States, securing nearly 5.6 million people in the Washington metr...

SightLogix outdoor video system protects twenty-one acre cultural center

When taggers spray-painted the canvas construction fence at a 21-acre religious and cultural complex in Chino Hills, California, the incident indicated a need for better security. For the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan center located at the site, a robust perimeter protection system would be required to keep destructive intruders from possibly damaging an intricate and elaborate construction project going on inside the fence. To protect the entire site, and in particular to protect construction of thei...

IQinVision IQeye IP cameras installed in Edwardsville School District

  Edwardsville schools see excellent value and results with IQinVision megapixel camerasIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, today announced that Edwardsville Community Unit 7 District Schools have installed an array of IQeye indoor and outdoor HD megapixel IP cameras throughout the school district. The Edwardsville School District comprises 185 square miles, serving 7,500 K-12 students at 14 school locations. The Edwardsville School District has alway...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Edward Wassall Ph.D. as Director of IP Product and Business Development

  Wassall will handle development aspects of Samsung's IP technology and security product portfolioSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces the appointment of Edward Wassall Ph.D. as Director of IP Product and Business Development. He will report to Frank DeFina, Samsung's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America.Dr. Wassall brings to Samsung an extensive knowledge of n...

Complete door solution deployed at University of Northampton by ASSA ABLOY

  Complete door opening solution by ASSA ABLOYASSA, a part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has supplied a complete door opening solution, as part of a £14million redevelopment project at the University of Northampton.The refurbishment, which consists of an £11million project to create a new home for the School of Science and Technology and a further £3.5million extension of the School of Education, is part of a larger project desi...

Mobile surveillance transportation project taken on by March Networks

  March Networks announces two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 with the OCTAMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 million with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The contracts include a $2.6 million deal to equip more than 200 buses with its Mobile Solution, as well as a five-year, $3.6 million Managed Services contract to provide OCTA with video system health monitoring se...

Integrated IP video surveillance by IndigoVision in remote Caribbean mining complex

 IndigoVision's IP video surveillance solution secures mining complex on French island of GuadeloupeIndigoVision’s integrated IP Video surveillance solution is being used to ensure the safety, security and smooth operation of a remote mining complex on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.The mine is operated by Sablières de Guadeloupe and uses a surface mining process to extract up to 2m tonnes of sand, gravel and other aggregates for the construction industry per...

Pixim unveils two new logos to strengthen message for customers

  Powered by Pixim Seawolf logoPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, unveiled two new brand logos today. The new logos feature the recognizable, stylized "Pixim" from the company's corporate logo with the words "Powered by" in italics on top. The logos are designed to be used on the marketing materials, product, packaging, and spec sheets of camera manufacturers who build cameras based on Pixim's chip technology. The first...

Jennifer Pittman joins Samsung Techwin America as Regional Sales Manager

  Samsung Techwin America names Jennifer Pittman as Regional Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announced today that Jennifer Pittman has joined the company to fill the newly created position of South Central Regional Sales Manager. Her territory will include the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas."Samsung Techwin is uniquely positioned to build on its success...

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