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 Global financial institution selects L-1 solution to secure offices world-wide The challenge Faced with tough compliance regulations requiring the secure protection of customer data and a rapidly growing rate of fraud and identity theft, a leading financial institution wanted to be proactive and lock down its offices as securely as possible from unwanted intruders. The leading global payments, network and travel company wanted a cutting edge identity and access management so...

  The Club at The Saujana selects SALTO Systems for securityThe latest XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contact less update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from SALTO Systems are aiding security at Malaysia's top luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur airport, The Club at The Saujana is the latest addition t...

  CBC unveiled special website dedicated to Thermal Vision systemCBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options and complementary high performance Computar lenses, has unveiled a special website dedicated to its ground breaking Thermal Vision system provides a comprehensive online guide, explaining the all-round operational advantages of combining thermal imaging technology with the popular Ganz C-AllView optical camera.This new website offers instal...

 Samsung Techwin cameras will be put to the test across the country Samsung Techwin is participating in a series of night time camera tests hosted by CCTV lighting specialist Raytec. The test sessions, which will take place on 24th February in Leeds, 26th February in Manchester, 10th March in London and 12th March in Bristol, will allow CCTV manufacturers  to show  installers, system integrators, specifiers and end-users  how well their  cameras perform in...

Using IP cameras for the first time, Experian FootFall, the market-leading pedestrian counting services provider, has chosen a range of Sony's mini-dome, fixed and pan-tilt intelligent network cameras, supported by Sony's Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (DEPA) technology, to strengthen its current sensor-device line-up which includes traditional thermal and laser imaging. This will enable remote monitoring of in-store activity through integration of a counting system and video...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - has announced that its partner in the Middle East region, BSS-ME, has supplied, tested and commissioned seven advanced IP-based, NetVu Connected, FireVu units to provide a state-of-the-art CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) solution for the main tunnel at the famous Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah, which has been dubbed the 'eighth wonder of the world', has dramatically changed the Dubai area, doubling the Emirates' beach...

Most of Europe's large photo voltaic power stations are a long way from anywhere. They represent significant investments and need effective protection if they are not to present easy targets for theft and vandalism. With the specific needs of this emerging market in mind, Geutebruck has teamed up with physical security specialist Haverkamp GmbH and system integrator akera security GmbH to supply customised, all-in-one PV power station security solutions. Two of these systems have gone into servi...

The latest EnviroDome cameras from Bosch Security Systems have been specified by Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) in an important new installation at the historic Albert Dock, Liverpool - described as the most visited multi-user attraction outside of London, attracting more than four million people each year. Security at the UNESCO World Heritage site is a high priority. Skelmersdale-based UIS in partnership with CB Richard Ellis, managing agents for The Albert Dock, have continually reviewed an...

Hands-free benefits:♦ Security♦ Independence♦ Convenience♦ SimplicityNational Star College helps students fulfil their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training.The improving facilities and considerable funds invested in accommodation allow students with more severe and complex conditions to attend from across the UK. A vibrant social community makes the college much more than a learning provider.Gerald Noble, Projects Engineer and Lyn...

 LEGIC at CeBIT in Hanover/Germany: Hall 6, Stand D11With the World of LEGIC the company presents at CeBIT 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services. The focus of this year's trade fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 3-8 March in Hanover/Germany is on the unmatched variety of applications for this state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 6 / Stand D11 in the World of LEGIC, th...

PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announced the next evolution in Fault Tolerant system products, the Single Door Module (SDM), complimenting the existing DDM (Dual Door Module). The SDM is based on a development partnership between PCSC and HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity. Utilising PCSC’s pa...

 On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) aims to promote its products further afieldOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has announced the addition of four new manufacturer's representative firms to promote sales of its open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions in the Midwest and Southern United States."As a supplier of best-in-breed software to empower video surveillance management, OnSSI looks to the best-performing rep firms to join our team," said...

 logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 version of its go1984 video surveillance software VIVOTEK has established strategic ties with logiware gmbh, a Germany-based software development company specialized in video surveillance and recording systems. As a new member of VIVOTEK's SIA alliance, logiware will integrate supports for VIVOTEK's IP surveillance products into its software to provide customers with more surveillance options.logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 v...

 Representatives from the Westfield Derby Shopping Centre team who won the Best Team award - Midlands.  From the left is Gary Summerfield (Security Manager Westfield Shopping Towns Ltd), Bill Muskin (VSG Chairman), Shane Horsley, Michael Carson, Martin Burgess, Paul Leary (all VSG), John Bates (BSIA), Steve Buswell and Paul Wesson (also VSG)Thanks to the outstanding performance and dedication of its staff, VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, was a winner seven...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...

 Samsung Techwin provides HB Litherland with CCTV upgrade Blackpool based distributor HB Litherland has recently upgraded its CCTV system with a solution sourced entirely from Samsung Techwin's range of professional security products.With a warehouse that covers 42,000 sq ft and houses millions of pounds of high value products from a large number of well known manufacturers it is not surprising that HB Litherland, one of the UK's leading wholesalers of electronic products, has installe...

 Birchwood Shopping Centre chooses Panasonic security surveillance systemPanasonic security has been installed at Birchwood Shopping Centre in North West England as part of a complete upgrade of its existing analogue surveillance system. Situated in the heart of Birchwood, Cheshire its essence as a busy suburban Shopping Centre drawing 100,000 shoppers a week and with a fantastic variety of retailers, means that security for the purpose of crime prevention, staff and public safety is always...

 JVC sales enquiries went up by 60% at IIPSEC this year For JVC at IIPSEC 09, sales enquiries were up 60% on last year at IIPSEC 08. Even in today's challenging economic environment, people are turning to specialist and high-performance products for their IP market needs. With a brand name well known for reliability and durability, JVC demonstrated its commitment to the IP market sector by putting on one of the most impressive stands at the show. The quality and innovation was evi...

 Leon Rose, Area Sales Manager at LEGIC and Ed Heyden, Managing Director of Securit World, are looking forward to a successful partnership LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications and Securit World Ltd, leading suppliers of ID systems and printers, have agreed on a new licence contract. This will result in a broad range of products using LEGIC highly secure contactless technology and benefiting from Secu...

 C-True will supply C-ENTRY face recognition to SAFA for World Cup Following several comprehensive trials in South Africa, C-TRUE Face Recognition technology was approved by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for access control security to critical SAFA facilities including the office of the CEO, Mr. Raymond Hack.Stallion Security, C-TRUE's partner in South Africa, was chosen to provide SAFA with a comprehensive security solution including the C-TRUE's C-ENTRY face recogniti...

 Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph have joined the UK and Ireland sales team Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has further strengthened its UK & Ireland sales team with the recruitment of Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph. Colin Burgess, who has spent the last four years as National Accounts Field Sales for Norbain and whose twenty-two year career has seen him gain experience working for Philips and Visimetrics, has been recruited by Samsung Techwin as Account Manager...

 SeSys Ltd, parter of Mobotix, won two awards at IIPSEC 2009 MOBOTIX advanced partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has won two awards at this years IIPSEC 2009 event for an innovative new product which delivers portable, high resolution video over the 3G mobile network. The IP User Group awarded SeSys the IP Security Hardware product of the year and the IIPSEC Innovation award 2009. Andy Hennings, Manager of IP User Group commented: "This years' hardwa...

 Pick-a-Point Icon has been designed to be intuitive for operators and builds on the success of earlier variants Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted the installation and end user benefits of integrator BBV's enhanced Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix solution at the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition. This is now fully integrated with the latest range of DV-IP products, including the HighVu Excel, DV-IP Server, Decoder, RT and HD. The new Pick-a-Point Icon also has HDMI interfaces a...

 Raytec's security systems have to withstand extreme weather conditions The latest IR lighting technology from Raytec is being installed at the Anchorage Christian School in Alaska as part of an upgrade to a 30-plus camera CCTV system.As well as supporting an advanced IP video system, the Raymax 200 illuminators at the site have to withstand extreme weather conditions ranging from -30º C to  60º C including snow, ice and polar winds.The installer, Tecpro, was g...

Noor language School deploys IP surveillance system with Vivotek's network camerasMission Noor Language School in Egypt had been seeking to prevent campus crimes and violence and protect the lives of the faculty and students. Apart from campus security concern, the administrator also hoped to reduce accidents such as sport injuries or lab incidents. Arabian Information Systems, VIVOTEK's distributor in Egypt, thus helped the school deploy an IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK's network cameras...

 Ericsson Telecomunicações deployed a PoE-supported IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK's network camerasMissionEricsson Telecomunicações, mobile phone vendor Ericsson's manufacturing base in Brazil, has been plagued by various security and management problems. The security problems such as burglary, robbery and factory accidents pose a threat to both of the employees' lives and the company's business. Meanwhile, due to a large factory floor area, the duty o...

 "CCTV is certainly vital to the protection of our society and the industry is dedicated to ensuring it is used responsibly."The CCTV industry is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals is the message from the British Security Industry Association in the wake of a House of Lords report into surveillance and data collection.The report makes a number of recommendations about surveillance and data collection in the UK including an independent appraisal of research into t...

  Security specialist will be available on stand number 637 to advise corporations and TMCs on duty of care obligationsThe Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance services, recently announced that it will be exhibiting at this year's Business Travel Show - 10th-12th of February at Earls Court in London. Located on stand 637, The Anvil Group will be demonstrating its Employee Travel Monitoring Solution (ETMS) and Travel Risk Intelligence System (TRIS) as part of the show's Corpora...

 G4Tec expands range and increases flexibilityGroup 4 Technology is pleased to announce that the Symmetry™ Security Management System (SMS) now integrates with a wide range of IP network cameras from Bosch, Panasonic and Sony. "We are pleased to be able to offer our customers increased flexibility by integrating with such respected, market leading brands as Bosch, Sony and Panasonic," said David Ella, Chief Technology Officer for Group 4 Technology. Expanding integration to...

 Quatum Secure SAFE suite enabled Toronto Pearson to incorporate its existing, fragmented physical security Quantum Secure recently announced it has deployed its SAFE software suite for Toronto Pearson International Airport, the busiest airport in Canada.Since initiating the use of SAFE for its identity management and access control security systems, Toronto Pearson has already realized reductions in credentialing processing time, along with related cost savings. Based on these preliminary...