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Samsung Techwin launched SND-460V, a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec Samsung Techwin has launched a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec to allow users to capitalise on the benefits of Video over IP.The SND-460V provides the option of simultaneous real-time transmission of both MPEG-4 and JPEG images, enabling users at separate locations on a network to choose how they wish to view live images captured by the camera.Vandal resistant and weatherproof to IP66, th...

 Honeywell's new facility provides security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topicsHoneywell announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Purmerend, The Netherlands. The facility is designed to provide security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topics covering the specification, installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The courses, which are...

Kent Police enhanced Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®Kent Police have transformed their ageing, isolated Custody CCTV systems into a force-wide network based Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®. Visimetrics Custody CCTV solution provides Kent Police with real-time video and audio recordings within key areas such as the charge bar's, intox and fingerprint rooms while maintaini...

 Optelecom-NKF announced its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) projectOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video solutions, announced today its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) project in conjunction with Scientechnic, a leading project engineering and system installation company based in Dubai.The introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) technology in Dubai has be...

 AB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion build a wireless broadband network across the whole of Lincoln cityAB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion recently announced that they are building a wireless broadband network which will provide fixed and mobile broadband voice and data services across the whole of Lincoln city.The network will operate on a commercial basis and is owned and operated by AB Internet.The network will go live in July 2009 and will be used by a variety of organisations incl...

Arecont Vision helps Salem High School improve video surveillance with fewer camerasA hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solv...

TeleEye 15th Anniversary Banquet at Grand Ballroom of the Royal Plaza Hotel officially started after toastingTeleEye Group celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a wonderful birthday banquet for its customers, business partners and employees.The 15th anniversary celebration banquet was held in Grand Ballroom of the Royal Plaza Hotel in Hong Kong on 19th June, 2009. The main theme of the banquet was "15 Years of Creative Vision". "It is vital for us to keep a creative mind in toda...

 NetEVS is using the Milestone XProtect™ Corporate video recording engine which handles very large surveillance installationsThe worldwide agreement between On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) and Milestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, is expanded with the release of OnSSI's NetEVS solution. One of the recording offerings in the OnSSI Ocularis™ Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) product line, NetEVS is using the Milestone X...

The founding members of the BSIA Close Protection Section with BSIA's Regional General Manager, Daren Wood (far right)The British Security Industry Association has this week held the inaugural meeting of its new Close Protection Section.The section has been formed to provide representation for companies providing close protection services within the UK. During its inaugural meeting, David Allison, Managing Director of Octaga Security Services Ltd was elected as the section's chairman.David Allis...

Cansfield High School relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems to enhance securityFollowing a major investment programme at Cansfield High School, Wigan Council now relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems, which have been installed as part of a new CCTV system to safeguard staff, students and property.Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems was approached by Wigan Council to install a new surveillance system that includes more than 30 Bosch Flexi...

IDL's Fastlane Glassgate speedgates installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in UAEFastlane Glassgate speedgates, from Integrated Design Ltd have been installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in the UAE. Stretching for 11 km along Sheikh Zayed Road with 326 buildings the 200 hectare urban centre, commissioned by Limitless LLC (A Dubai World Company) already has international household names, including Ericsson, Kraft and L'Oreal setting up op...

 GG Steel installed BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe to prevent intruders from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacksA range of proven BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe has prevented intruders at a used car dealership from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacks.Kirton Lindsey-based GG Steel, has been trading from its current site for 18 years and in the last six months had a series of incidents of vandalism, as Sales Manager Andy Lockey explains: &quo...

Chubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campusChubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system that has been interfaced with the TCP/IP local area network at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campus, substantially reducing the capital cost and minimising the disruption that may have resulted from a standard installation. Chubb Security is part of UTC Fire & Security, a un...

Optex REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector designed by Optex has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009.The detector can detect a moving object's size, speed and distance, and process that information with an unique algorithm, resulting in a high-reliability detection of intruders with minimal false alarms.When mounted vertically, REDSCAN creates a 60-metre detection a...

 The third edition of Integrated Systems Russia will increase business opportunities for exhibitors and visitorsWhen the third edition of Integrated Systems Russia opens its doors on Tuesday, 8 December, it will be far more than merely another regional tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems market. Co-organisers Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo have announced a string of new attractions, all designed to boost attendance, and increase business opportunities for ex...

 Idesco Oy and Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutionsIdesco Oy, a leading RFID company based in Finland, and software company Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutions. The goal of these companies is to increase the RFID technology based applications with advanced possibilities of wireless readers and their remote control through internet.The base of this cooperation is in couple of years of commo...

Panasonic's role as the "Official Partner of the LA Kings" is part of a long-term agreement between Panasonic and AEGWhen the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) lace up their skates and take to the ice for the fast-paced season opener in Fall 2009, they will count Panasonic as their new "Official Partner".Panasonic's role as the "Official Partner of the LA Kings" is part of a long-term agreement between Panasonic and AEG, the sports and entertainm...

Belvedere House deployed Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies have been used at the stunning new Belvedere House office development in Manchester.Designed by AEDAS Architects in consultation with English Heritage, Belvedere House is an innovative new office building in the hub of Manchester's business district and boasts over...

From the right Product Manager Stefan Poulsen, Branch Manager, Business Brian Soencksen; and PROTECT's Account Manager Peter Moellerhøj with one of the redesigned Fog CannonsAs more and more companies choose to expand the existing alarm system and protect their valuables with fog security, Dansikring Direct has chosen a new supplier of Fog Cannons. The choice fell on Danish PROTECT, who already provides fog security equipment to most of the world.'PROTECT produces the best Fog Cannons'The...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

LEGIC card-in-card solutions run as secure applets on third-party smart cardsIn introducing a new employee badge, MAN Diesel has combined two contactless identification technologies on a single smart card chip. LEGIC card-in-card solutions, the virtual LEGIC advant transponder technology, are the technological core of the badges. The new card includes access control, time & attendance and cashless payments for more than 3,000 employees at MAN Diesel's plant in Augsburg/Germany. What is more,...

Milestone IP video Surveillance helps to monitor park entrances to ensure greater safety for wildlife Milestone Systems is the IP video management software being used by South Africa's Kruger National Park to ensure greater safety for wildlife and tourists. The open platform system is easy to upgrade and scale over time and geography.Poachers and speeding cars hitting animals in the park are the number one security challenges for the leading national park of South Africa. The tourism supports ma...

 ISE announces partnership for a second edition of the DOOH business conference Next year's Integrated Systems Europe tradeshow will again be accompanied by a landmark event for the digital signage industry, organiser Integrated Systems Events has announced. Following the success of the inaugural DOOH Business Conference in 2009, a second edition of the Conference will begin on Monday 1 February 2010, the day before the ISE tradeshow, continuing into the morning of the show's opening day.T...

Nedap and Hitachi worked together to integrate finger vein verification into the Nedap access control system AEOSNedap and Hitachi have worked together to integrate finger vein verification into the Nedap access control system AEOS.Finger vein recognition is a relatively new biometric technology. Each individual's vein pattern is unique and thus provides an excellent biometric identifier. Finger vein recognition works by shining infrared light through the finger. The infrared light is absorbed b...

  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...

 Switchnet reaches quarter finals of "Stamford Cup"With a team that had never played together before, Switchnet, a leading MOBOTIX partner, managed to reach the quarter finals of a "Stamford cup" before being knocked out by home team "Chelsea FC". Switchnet, which hit the post twice in the second half, reached the knockout stages following tough group rounds that saw the Harlow based system integrator compete against teams from Peachy Productions and...

  Xtralis commits to security channel for the long termXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today reaffirmed its commitment to security installers and systems integrators following success in deploying its full range of video surveillance and management technology in major installations across the UK.The move towards more open standards, the convergence of security and IT, and the integration of disparate technologies into an overall syste...

Norma protocol converter box can be connected per serial interface with the MULTIEYE Recorderartec technologies AG, Germany one of the most innovative manufacturers of digital and hybrid Soft- and Hardware video surveillance systems offers with the Software Upgrade MULTIEYE HYBRID/NET from August 2009 an interface to Norma protocol converter box. The NPC-Box is a data protocol converter, which generates from device-specific transmission protocols e.g. of bank- and cashing-systems a consistent pr...

 HID utilised the initiative to engage and empower customers HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently demonstrated its ‘Customer First' initiatives in Johannesburg during IFSEC South Africa 2009. Repeating the successful formula initiated at IFSEC UK in Birmingham, HID utilised the initiative to engage customers and empower them to share their views and opinions about the security market, as well as HID Global and t...

SALTO System's latest road show discussed the current state of the access control market SALTO System's latest road show at St Edmunds College, Cambridge, briefed security professionals from across East Anglia on the current state of the access control market and where the latest technologies are heading.An audience of consultants, specifiers and end users including representatives from most of the Cambridge University Colleges including Magdalene, Newnham and Trinity Colleges as well as Norfolk...