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 Baylor Medical Center at Uptown in Dallas, Texas is being secured by CEM's security management systemCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced today that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system has been selected by Access Technology Systems to secure the Baylor Medical Center at Uptown located in Dallas, Texas.    Baylor Medical Center at Uptown is a state-of-the-art surgical hospital opening in the Dallas Uptown area in January 2011.  Specialti...

American Dynamics' New HDVR (Hybrid Digital Video Recorder) Tyco Security Products will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products from its security brands at Intersec, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 16-18 January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions include: American Dynamics NEW victor Unified Video Management Solutionvictor is a unified video management system from American Dynamics that en...

If you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland. It's no secret that if you're taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most ecological way to travel is by bike. The Swiss company velopass GmbH has recognised this trend...

International consultants and installers ICTS UKare securing the most famous cricket venue in the world, Lord's in St John's Wood, London. Lord's, which is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), stages two Test matches annually and this summer capacity crowds saw the England captain Andrew Strauss lead from the front as his side defeated Australia by 115 runs. ICTS has installed networkable entry controllers from Dublin-based Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. These units are in place at 24...

Suprema's RealScan-10 UID is a compact-sized portable fingerprint live scanner Suprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company's latest ‘RealScan-10 UID' fingerprint live scanner tested in full compliance and received certification from the Government of India's STQC (Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification) for the country's UID (Unique ID, India's next generation national ID) project. The STQC certification is an essential requireme...

The client Plaisir is a vibrant town, located 20 miles from Paris in the Ile-de-France region of France. Plaisir has the seventh largest population in the Yvelines area, with over 50% of its inhabitants in work and 30% under the age of 19. The town has 1,254 companies making it an attractive and innovative hub for businesses. Its high-quality sporting and cultural facilities offer Plaisir's residents a wide variety of daily activities (e.g. Palais des Sports Pierre de Coubertin: a multisport fa...

Sony Corporation, Bosch Security Systems and Axis Communications joined together to form ONVIF First launched in 2008 with the aim of facilitating the development and use of a global open standard for the interface of network video products, in just two years the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) has made great strides ahead. Now with over 240 members, at the recent Security Essen exhibition ONVIF showcased its latest open-protocol products and outlined plans for furt...

Operators identify themselves at the Traka key cabinet using their company ID cardsOver 200 fork trucks and other materials handling equipment at Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood site in Liverpool are now being managed by Traka electronic access management systems. Jaguar Land Rover employs more than 1900 people and produces a car every 135 seconds. Fork trucks are used to transport materials and components to the production line and the company had a number of issues to address including driver acc...

The Advisory Board will bring together senior members of the G4S Iraq business and senior Iraqi leadersG4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, announces the formation of an Iraq Advisory Board to assist with the development of its Secure Solutions business in the country. The Advisory Board will be chaired by Michael P Wareing CMG, formerly the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Reconstruction in Southern Iraq and Chairman of the Basra Deve...

The RealScan-F live scanner has been qualified for the highest standard of FBI certificationSuprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company's RealScan-F, palm-print live scanner has been selected for AFIS systems of Polish National Police and Lithuania's Citizenship & Migration Affairs.Until end of 2010, Polish National Police (Komenda Glówna Policji) will be provided with Suprema RealScan-F palm-print live scanner for its nationwide criminal...

The uPASS is a hands free access control solution for commercial and residential parking facilitiesNedap Middle East will exhibit at Intersec 2011 and will present its latest novelties in the areas of Security Management and AVI. Intersec is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition for safety and security in the Middle East, making it the perfect platform for Nedap to present the latest additions to its product range.Nedap Security Management will present a sneak preview of the complet...

Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan softwareCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, presented its latest products at the ID World 2010 held at the Milanofiori Congress Centre in Milan, November 16-18, 2010. Cognitec's presentation included: A new version of Cognitec's biometric face recognition VideoScan software: Person identification through video surveillance cameras using multiple cameras in real-time, based on Cognitec's unique face tracke...

The upgrade includes structured secure Ethernet network, Parking.Logic V1.4 software and digital VoIP intercomAPT Skidata, one of the UK's leading parking systems specialists, has won the contract to upgrade its parking technology at Bullring Birmingham's three car parks. Every element of the parking system is set to be replaced, with APT Skidata's state-of-the-art Park.Logic software platform and Power.Cash pedestrian pay stations.APT Skidata's technology was first installed in t...

Developments in the field of security printing are going to be discussed at the eventSummary Pira International are pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Croatia, Professor Ivo Josipovic has accepted patronage of Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia conference, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia. A representative from the President's office will also be present on the first conference day, 26 January 2011, to...

LCD access control readers from PaxtonPaxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing arm of Paxton Ltd, the internationally developing British manufacturer of access control systems. They have recently joined forces with Martco, one of the largest and most dedicated providers of security and surveillance equipment in the US. Martco has over 50 years of industry experience. Their reputation as a highly trusted and respected distributor within the security industry makes them the perfect ass...

Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in ItalyI&SI project management and system integrator of security systems will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. I&SI was founded in 1984 and is extensively present on the Italian territory through subsidiaries and local partners. Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in Italy."I&SI is a uniquely positioned busine...

"With its city centre location, the main security challenge is one of access control" A fully integrated CCTV, access control and intruder alarm system from Chubb Security is providing families at the new Ronald McDonald House at Birmingham Children's Hospital with a safe environment in which to stay. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent charity that aims to provide fr...

David states that the 2012 Olympics represent a significant business opportunity for BSIA membersThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its support for the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Conference 2010. The event, now in its second year, will take place on 25 November and is hosted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in Whitehall, London. With less than two years to go before the opening ceremony planning for 2012 steps up a gear, shaped...

Full Member Status enhances skills and provides marketing opportunities for Independent Security Consultant Honeywell announced that Roger Pike Associates Ltd, a leading independent UK security consultancy, has achieved Full Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme.The Full Member certification recognises the substantial investment made by Roger Pike Associates Ltd in training its staff on Honeywell security products to ensure optimum supp...

The Innovation Prize is the third award the Tailgate Detector has received this year Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Fedil Innovation Prize in the category Business Development for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D sensing technology. The Business Federation Luxembourg Fedil issued the award at a ceremony held on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg, and which took place in the presence...

All China locations of Emerson will be secured with AEOS in a single server multi-site architectureEmerson, the United States based global manufacturing and technology company, in the field of process management, climate technologies and industrial automation amongst others has chosen Nedap AEOS as its security management system for its facilities in China.Known for its technology innovation and industry leadership, Emerson was looking for a state-of-the-art security solution and decided to choo...

Mission 500 is also hosting its second 5K charity run at ISC West on April 7, 2011Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking candidates for the 2011 "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award". The Award will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 6, 2011 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 Humanitarian Award is to honour individuals in the securi...

The gates that give access to the campus are equipped with Nedap long range vehicle identification readersHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company in India, has chosen Nedap's security management system AEOS to secure its new corporate office in Mumbai.The Indian subsidiary of Unilever recently moved its corporate office within the city of Mumbai to a new ultramodern campus, which is spread over 12.5 acres of land and will house over 1600 employees. The ca...

Johnson Controls developed a plan to renovate the city's ageing schools and improve security district-wideDistrict aims at creating equitable academic environmentsThe Buffalo School District is regarded as a premiere urban school system in New York State. One of the District's beliefs is that all of its schools should be safe, equitable and flexible. Driven by this belief, the District embarked on a $1.4 billion, district-wide project to modernise its facilities and equipment and create more saf...

The project includes the provision of over 1300 smart card readers coupled with elevator and CCTV integrationGallagher Security Management System has won a major contract in the Middle East to provide an integrated security solution for the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi.GSMS Business Development Manager, Ian Meadows, confirms they have secured the prestigious project with Channel Partner Bond Communications and Regional Office Cardax Middle East. The project includes the provision of over 1300 smar...

IMS Research is planning to further expand its presence in AsiaAs part of its strategy to provide an analyst and sales presence in all key global markets, IMS Research announced that it has opened an office in Seoul, South Korea.Commenting on the reasons behind this expansion, IMS Research's President, Ian Weightman, stated: "We are continuing to expand our coverage of markets such as LEDs, Displays, Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors and PV, and an analyst presence in Korea is vital to e...

South Horizons Located on Ap Lei Chau on the south coast of Hong Kong Island, South Horizons is a mammoth residential complex with 33 towers in four phases.  Almost a small city unto itself, South Horizons has very complete facilities, including 85,000 square feet of gardens, a primary school, three swimming pools, a popular and elaborate clubhouse complex, and many other recreational facilities.ChallengeWith parameter fencing and security officers at access gates, entry to the residen...

Facial recognition is used for people who are subscribed into a Self-Exclusion Programme for problem gamblingLumenera cameras deployed for facial recognition applications in challenging environmentsLumenera has deployed several surveillance cameras into casinos across North America. These cameras have been greatly beneficial in facial recognition technology due to advanced features such as high dynamic range, low light sensitivity, and easy installation and set-up.Facial recognition is...

CRYPTO-MAS allows Radian to guarantee authenticated access to its remote usersSocial housing and care services group Radian has selected CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-MAS solution - delivered through partner Armadillo - to protect its servers and network from unauthorised remote access. Protected by CRYPTO-MAS' two-factor authentication service, Radian's staff can now securely access the company's network when logging on remotely, able to work in the same manner as if sitting at their desks - a key benef...

The challengeEast Rand Retail Park (ERP) is an open mall with all retail outlets facing a central car lot. Many prominent South African retail chains have outlets at ERP: Teljoy, Hi-Fi Corporation, Mr. Price, Dischem, Corricraft and Tekkie Town. Whilst the open mall concept makes for convenient shopping and store selection, it is also an easy target for criminals. ERP were experiencing numerous armed robberies after hours. The criminals would arrive on site, armed with AK47s. They would hold up...