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Dori Schmetterling receiving the IFSEC 2011 award for Best CCTV Product of the Year The IFSEC Exhibition in the UK is the largest annual International Exhibition in the World. iOmniscient was honoured this year to have won the IFSEC Award for the Best CCTV Product of the Year (excluding cameras and lens). The product was awarded for iOmniscient's Face Recognition in a Crowd Technology, which continues the company's tradition of developing products for crowded and complex scenes.Previously iOmnis...

 Siqura can offer a range of real-time detection and post-event video retrieval options using analytics technology from Agent Vi Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that its single-channel IP video solutions are now capable of advanced video content analysis (VCA). Using analytics technology from Agent Vi, Siqura is able to offer a wide range of real-time detection and post-event video retrieval options, thus enhancing the ef...

ATEC Security has hired Chris Worrall as Design and Bid DirectorSecurity systems integrator, ATEC Security is in the final straight of a year-long company restructure and appoints two new directors tasked with driving forward a customer focused strategy.  The restructure not only streamlines ATEC’s ability to deliver large scale projects without losing focus on client needs,  it will help to readdress the gulf in the security market between large corporate players caged by proces...

The 2011 SIA Government Summit will will examine governmements' intersection with privacy and security A session at the Security Industry Association Government Summit this month will examine one of the most critical issues in the industry: how government privacy officials address the intersection of privacy and security when agencies implement government security initiatives.Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) perform unique responsibilities that differ between agencies and have a significa...

Genetec has won the Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP)Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce the recent win for Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP) awarded by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). The GTAP is an online portal that was designed as an extension to Genetec's Technical Assistance Center to provide customers w...

Kane Computing Ltd (KCL) have signed a distribution agreement with BAP Image Systems of Erlangen Germany to sell their specialised high speed colour and grayscale data capture and processing products used in medical, industrial, financial and government applications. BAP Image Systems are specialists in designing and supplying high speed image capture and processing products and systems including high speed line scan cameras and image processing and compression hardware for integration into p...

Plustek Slim 240 and Slim 380, the most innovative Linux-based standalone network video recorders (NVRs), boast several powerful features that make them unique remote monitoring solutions. For example, their heat dissipation outer design, coupled with their embedded switch port, allow users to set connected network cameras in five easy steps. This, in turn, enables simple multi-site local recording, which saves video feeds directly into an internal storage system to bypass the need to run any...

With the opening in 2010 of his Vasano Abito Suite Hotel in the centre of the German city of Leipzig, hotelier and entrepreneur Gregor Gerlach has introduced a new concept to the German hotel scene: five star quality but without the frills, at a modest price. The Vasano boasts 18 spacious, one and two-storey suites with high quality fixtures and fittings and Italian designer luxury. However, unlike other hotels in its class it has no receptionist, no restaurant, no room service an...

Antoinette F.Modica will be heading the Canadian sales and marketing initiative for Samsung Techwin America  Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, has named Antoinette F. Modica as Canadian Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Modica comes to Samsung after almost 15 years at Panasonic Canada, where she managed the national sales and marketing of various product lines including security produ...

Teletec Connect commitment hepled 20 representatives to participate in the REHD training programe Teletec Connect has been accredited as an approved distributor for the SANYO Full HD camera range following the company’s successful participation in the SANYO REHD (Realising Education in High Definition) professional level training programme. Teletec Connect is a leading distributor of professional electronic security products in Scandinavia with their headquarters inStockholm,Swede...

WTD 71 will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking approach at UDT Europe 2011The German Ministry of Defence’s Technical Centre for Ships and Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Research (WTD 71) will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (MHT) approach at this year’s UDT Europe, which takes place at ExCeL London from 7 – 9 June.With navies concerned by the diesel-electric submarine threat in littoral and regional checkpoints – yet ever more constrained in the number of...

  MJF Security joins nominees in the manned guarding category at IFSEC 2011 They would like to say well done Securitas for winning this year's prized IFSEC Guarding Service Delivery Award. As one of the IFSEC elite group of finalists, MJF was impressed when Securitas picked up this sought after accolade at the prestigious awards ceremony held at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham on the 16th May.MJF Security is delighted to have two of their security teams as finalists in the manned g...

The solutions secures key areas around the perimeter of the buildingUnique Security Solutions who provide the CCTV security system at CityPoint, the largest commercial office building in the City of London, has completed over a year of recording multi-megapixel video using J2K Video's SharpView solution. The solution secures key areas around the perimeter of the building and includes continuous recording of video from 5 Megapixel cameras onto 19-inch rack mountable SharpView Recorder....

From any point of view the renowned "Gherkin", originally the new headquarters for Swiss Re's UK operations at 30 St Mary Axe in the City of London is a remarkable building. Rising to 180m the 40-storey building, thrusting skywards, strikes a dramatic pose in the heart of the City and reflects the vibrancy of one of the world's great commercial centres. Revolutionary in shape and function, the "Gherkin" incorporates many advanced methods of planning, design and construction. One unique design f...

In a post 9/11 world, in which people may think twice before attending large-scale entertainment events, security at public venues has become a paramount concern. The changing nature of security threats has placed additional pressure on facility managers around the world, whose primary goal is to reassure patrons of their safety and, at the same time, deliver an enjoyable experience. Recognizing the need to be proactive, management at Canberra Stadium in Australia's capital city has deployed an...

  11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will begin in April 2012 ASIS International has announced the opening of the call for presentation for its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in London on 15-17 April 2012. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over 3 parallel t...

When preparing to open Galileo III, a white tablecloth Italian restaurant in Washington, D.C., within walking distance of the White House and the National Theater, Chef Roberto Donna let his imagination take hold. Not only in the dishes he wanted to prepare for Washington's movers and shakers, but also in how he could maximise the security surveillance system he knew he needed to protect his assets and help manage his business. Donna is an award-winning chef, having been twice named Chef of the...

Bold Guide addresses areas like security product integration and the supportSetting up an alarm monitoring operation can sometimes seem like a highly mysterious task for those that have not worked in this area of the security industry before. However, demand for automated monitoring of all types of security, safety and environmental alarms is on the increase and there has never been a better time to offer this service to clients. To any-one outsider the alarm monitoring industry, the terminology...

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will serve their best to upgrade results at UTC UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire & Security in late-March. Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products; both appointments effective immediately. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp.Barry joi...

Thermal Imaging Security Camera and Six High-Performance LensesMorio Ono, President and CEO of Tamron Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, announced the release of the two following sample exhibited at IFSEC 2011.Thermal Imaging Security Camera and Six High-Performance LensesMonitoring Camera 180-View with Fish-eye Lens - "Monitoring Camera 180-View"Thermal Imaging High-Sensitivity Security Camera and High-Performance Lens SeriesThermal imaging high-sensitivity camer...

MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door Station was awarded an honourable mention in the Best in Access Control category at SIA’s NPSFollowing the success of the MOBOTIX National Partner Conference, the MOBOTIX team descended upon ISC West 2011, the largest event in the United States dedicated to physical security. The three-day exhibition provided MOBOTIX with the opportunity to further evangelise its decentralised approach to surveillance to thousands of show attendees.The MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door St...

Quadrox® Inc, the market leader in standards-based network video solutions, announced the release of GuardNVR version 4.5. This solution is a high quality web-based network video recording and managing software from Quadrox that supports all applicable IT Standards and focuses on ease of use.New features of GuardNVR 4.5 include:Upgraded software:New camera models are supportedA new graphical look - now we are ready for the new Quadrox Fast Touch ClientSpecial features for retail: Over 15 dif...

The day and night camera represents Arecont Vision’s third generation of panoramic megapixel cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces the world’s first 20 megapixel day/night panoramic cameras to the market. The new SurroundVideo  20 megapixel H.264 cameras provide higher-resolution 180-degree or 360-degree panoramic views and can replace up to 65 conventional cameras. The new all-in-one models are cost-effective so...

Mobotix held it’s East Coast National Partner Conference in late March in Atlanta, attended by more than 150 visitors MOBOTIX, a leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently held its East Coast National Partner Conference in late March in Atlanta. More than 150 people attended the event including new and existing resellers, systems integrators and end users. Over the course of the three-day event, MOBOTIX reseller and integrator partners listen...

Nextiva IP Video Management platform from Verint Video Intelligence has upgraded security at Eastman Verint Systems Inc. announced that Eastman Chemical Company is benefitting from its use of the Nextiva IP Video Management platform from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions. Eastman Chemical Company uses the robust physical security solution integrated with technologies from EMC and Orion Systems Group to further its focus on and commitment to securing people, property and assets.Eastma...

The MESSOA SCR515PRO, a long-range ANPR/LPR camera, has been installed at hotel parking lots in Virginia, United States. It has helped the hotel management keep track of vehicle information in the harshest lighting conditions. Tysons Corner is an important business district located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax was the first county ever in the United States to reach a six-figure median household income. Also, it has the second highest median household income of any local jurisd...

Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that it is currently developing an advanced camera platform that puts entire video analytics systems in stand-alone devices at the edge of the network. Taking analytics to the perimeter of a surveillance system not only enhances the overall efficiency of the system but ensures more accurate and effective analysis of critical video material.The camera platform will be released in the fall of 2011...

Samsung has introduced the SNO-5080R, a 1.3 megapixel weatherproof network bullet camera with built-in varifocal lens and IR LEDs which is capable of delivering high definition 720p images, both during the day and at night.The SNO-5080R can be installed virtually out of the box as it incorporates all the component parts of an external IP66 rated weatherproof camera, including a varifocal lens, sun shield and bracket. Thanks to the inclusion of built-in IR LEDs, it is capable of capturing high de...

UTC Fire and Security showcased some of their advanced products at IFSEC 2011UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.Lenel provides enterprise software, integrated systems and access control to manage multiple security systems, real-time intelligent video content analysis, biometric access, smart card...

Integrated solution Gemini from Bold Communications was selected to provide platform  CCTV monitoring solutions Bold's staff were on hand to support the launch of Mitie’s new multi million pound alarm receiving centre and security hub at Craigavon, Northern Ireland. Known as MiTec, the new monitoring facility is one of the most advanced security centres in the UK, providing a range of services to help businesses protect their personnel and premises. These will inclu...