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   Each fast food chain presents different security challenges End User: Pizza Properties and QSR Burgers Pizza Properties, Inc. and QSR Burgers, LLC are in the limited service family dining segment of the hospitality industry doing business under the name of its pizza and entertainment and fast food hamburger franchises. The company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and owns 40 Peter Piper Pizza and 34 Burger King franchises throughout the state. The restaurant ch...

 Video Surveillance System from March networks at Washington University in St. Louis performs flawlesslyHunkered down in a Joint Operations Center on the sprawling campus, law enforcement personnel representing the St. Louis County Police, the University Police Department, the City of St. Louis Police, the Missouri Highway Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service and a number of other federal, state and local government agencies relied on the University's March Networks® video surveillance...

 All seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's OcularisBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis. Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class solution for video detection,...

  Pelco is hosting informative sessions on the latest IP technology across the countryPelco is taking its innovative IP video security solutions on the road. According to Pelco management, the 2009 Pelco IP Products Road Show is the fastest way for customers to get up to speed on the technologies that will drive the industry for years to come."We are encouraging folks to sign up for their chance to plug into the power of Pelco IP in a town near them," says Paul Novak, Vice Pr...

  Veracity announces the launch of the new Veracity BlogVeracity announces the launch of the new Veracity Blog. The Blog (Version 1.0) is designed to be a place where the market can go for general information, success stories, to have questions answered by colleagues, to query for support...anything and everything! Veracity stands behind their products as well and so please, feel free to point out things their people need to know or improvements they might make.Each camera partner will...

 Cliff Holtz, Pelco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to manage Pelco Global Sales OperationsPelco officials have announced that effective immediately, organisational responsibility for Pelco Global Sales Operations will now be managed by Cliff Holtz, Pelco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales. The Pelco Global Sales Operations Department, led by John Roman, Director of Global Sales Operations will now report directly to Mr. Holtz."In an effort better to serve our global custo...

   Millwall FC's stadium ground has thirty-eight dome cameras Thirty-eight dome cameras are deployed at carefully selected locations both inside and outside Millwall FC's ground, known as "The Den", to monitor crowd activity and to ensure everyone visiting the club on match days can do so in a safe environment. The images from the dome cameras, which were installed five years ago at the South East London stadium, were until recently recorded on S-VHS analogue video r...

 Nobody was able to win Bosch IVA Challenge at ISC West 2009 The final score for the latest Bosch IVA Challenge was Bosch IVA: 1,870 ... Challengers: 0.That's right -1,870 people tried to get past Bosch IVA on the football field of dreams at ISC West. And not one was successful! So far, over 6,500 people have tried to get past the Bosch IVA in a variety of challenges ...Speaking of standing up to challenges, the EX49 Camera was hit so hard with a mallet that the table underneath it col...

 Vigilant NetView provides enhanced video handling accuracy, flexibility and alarm managementVigilant Technology, a BATM Company and provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and security solutions, has announced today the release of NetView Version 3.0 IP Matrix Control Center Management Solution. NetView 3.0 enhancements support H.264 compression capabilities, multi-site remote access over low bandwidth, an intuitive touch-screen driven user interface, and added support for megapixel...

  HID Global contactless smart card readers were rewarded with the 2009 Technology Award HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its collaboration with Dell™ on Latitude™ E-Family laptops with embedded contactless smart card readers was awarded the 2009 Technology Award at the Smart Card Alliance Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards. By integrating the first mu...

  Arecont Vision announces their collaborative effort with Genius Vision Digital, Inc. (GVD) Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology, announces their collaborative effort with Genius Vision Digital, Inc. (GVD). The joint effort confirms interoperability of Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cameras, offering a highly efficient megapixel surveillance solution on GVD's popular M630-1000 Enterprise Level HD NVR platform. "Our cooperative effort wi...

 Expansion of partner programme helps Sony resellers to embrace new security solutions Sony Professional today reinforced its commitment to its reseller community through the expansion of its partner programme. Sony believes that working more closely with its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community will encourage innovation in the security market and the uptake of new products, enabling partners to grow their businesses more effectively.  To date the support scheme has encoura...

 Morse Watchman's Keywatcher tracks and communicates status of keys at SEPTAThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has deployed the KeyWatcher Key Control System from Morse Watchmans to keep track of hundreds of keys used at its various bus garages, maintenance shops, an operations control centre and a money-counting facility in and around Philadelphia. KeyWatcher cabinets installed in the multiple facilities automatically record the access history of each key, inclu...

  President seeks reduced funding for transit, ports, and school programs President Obama's budget proposal includes ill-advised and disappointing reductions in funding for crucial physical security programs, Security Industry Association (SIA) officials said on Monday.Obama's fiscal year 2010 budget would cut hundreds of millions of dollars from transit, port and school security programs and provide them with much less money than the amount authorised by Congress or recommended in rec...

VIVOTEK reports success at ISC West and SecuTechVIVOTEK has once again made a successful presence at ISC West and SecuTech 2009. In the exhibitions, VIVOTEK demonstrated its competence in providing cutting-edge IP surveillance solutions, highlighted by innovative megapixel network cameras, H.264 compression technology and central management software. They would like to thank visitors for their support.

Sony Professional is showcasing its new NSR-1000 RANGE at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. Sony's hybrid network surveillance servers are now available for purchase in Europe. Based on the latest generation of hybrid technology, a flexible platform allows the servers to record and integrate a wide range of camera formats from modern IP and megapixel cameras to more traditional analogue cameras. Not only does this provide an impressive improvement in performance, the servers are the only produc...

 Sony Professional's new flagship range of cameras is transforming video security monitoring Sony Professional are demonstrating the capabilities of its SNC-RH range of HD PTZ cameras at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. The world's first HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP network security cameras were launched at the 2009 ISC West conference in April and are on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2009. Sony's SNC-RS new series of standard-definition PTZ cameras will also be on show. &n...

 New range of hybrid encoders converts analogue signals to IP, easing transition in the video security market Sony Professional recently announced the launch of a new encoder series. Committed to encouraging the adoption of IP technology in the video security market, the new encoders can be used to convert signals from analogue to IP enabling customers to move from analogue to IP without having to replace their existing security infrastructure. Visitors to hall 4 stand J10 at IFSEC&nbs...

 The MOBOTIX AG is expecting to fulfil its financial projections for fiscal year 2008/09 MOBOTIX AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports the results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2008/09, ending on March 31, 2009. Sales: € 32.5m Sales growth: 36.9% EBIT: € 6.9m EBIT in % of total output: 20.5% Net income for the period: € 5.0m Earnings per share: € 1.14 The MOBOTIX Grou...

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

 Pelco IP cameras are now supported by GeoVision Multicam Surveillance SystemPelco IP cameras are now supported by GeoVision Multicam Surveillance System, the intelligent video surveillance & management software widely used in public and private sectors. The integrated solution brings Pelco IP110 Series Camclosure and IP3701 Series Color Network Cameras to work with GeoVison Multicam Surveillance System, allowing users to mix analogue cameras and IP cameras in a true hybrid platform for...

 Convergint joins the growing list of integrators to partner with ComNetCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, known as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has been added to the product offering of Convergint Technologies. Convergint Technologies is a North American service-based company that designs, installs, and maintains building systems, with a dedicated focus in the areas of electronic security, fire alarm & life safet...

 Cogent Systems announced financial results for the first quarter of 2009Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2009.First quarter 2009 revenues were $31.0 million, an increase of 26% over revenue of $24.6 million in the same year ago period. Net income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2009 was $9.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. This compares to GAAP net income of $14.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in...

 Basler IP camera series to integrate with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video controlBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis.Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class sol...

 HandPunch can deliver a payback in fewer than 9 monthsIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that, according to Nucleus Research (Boston) in a just-published Report/White Paper commissioned by Schlage biometrics group: "Using biometrics to automate collection of time and attendance data can reduce buddy punching (one employee clocking in or out for another), manual data review and correction time, and payroll error. The Schlage HandPunch provides additional benefits over...

 OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform integrate with AMAG Technology's Symmetry On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with AMAG Technology to integrate the capabilities of OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform seamlessly with AMAG Technology's Symmetry security management solution. Users and integrators will reap the benefits of open-architecture, non-proprietary design in the combined system offering enhanced functionaliti...

 Veracity product line allows TriMax to provide an additional saleable solution to current and future customersVeracity and TriMax Wireless are pleased to announce that the use of Veracity's new OUTREACH Plus, OUTREACH Quad and OUTSOURCE Plus with TriMax Wireless (TMAX) will allow users worldwide to easily and successfully place wireless nodes at distances exceeding the 328 foot/100 meter limit while delivering 100 Mbps (full duplex) as well as Power Over Ethernet "Plus"."For...

 12 companies have agreed to sponsor SIA 2009 Government SummitThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that 12 companies have signed up to sponsor its 2009 Government Summit.The Government Summit is the nation's premier public policy conference for the security industry. This year's event on June 2-3 in Washington, D.C., will feature congressmen, federal officials and other special guests discussing stimulus spending, identity management, government grants and othe...

 Brivo Systems LLC announced that Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) has installed Brivo ACS WebService™ in nine of its campus buildings Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced that Eastern Nazarene College (ENC), of Quincy, Massachusetts, has installed Brivo ACS WebService™ in nine of its campus buildings. The advanced, Web-enabled solution provides enhanced security for students, staff, and faculty while offering e...

 Thales Angenieux is exhibiting a full line of broadcast, film and video lenses Thales Angenieux is exhibiting a full line of broadcast, film and video lenses at this year's NAB, including the most recent additions from the company's Academy Award winning design team. Featured at this year's display is the Optimo DP 16-42mm Rouge wide-angle, large format digital zoom lens, which complements the company's highly acclaimed Optimo DP 30-80mm Rouge lens. Also highlighted are the 19 x 7.3 AIF Se...