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Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night October 12, a few of the cleaning crew did more than just vacuum and dust on the evening tour of duty: they also swiped computer equipment from exhibitors' booth displays. However, failing to notice that the convention had gathered the best of the security industry meant this was the last time they would be performing that job.At the ASIS 2010 security trade show held week before last in Dallas, Texas, several exhibitors discovered missing electronics on the secon...

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

The VIP X1-XF H.264 video server was introduced by Bosch to smarten up existing analogue camerasSignificant increase in market share for video encoders with the release of the VIPX1 XF H.264 Further strengthened position in Digital Video Recorders with introduction of the 700 Series hybrid and network recordersA recent market survey conducted by IMS Research, leading suppliers of detailed, quality market research to the global electronics industry, confirms Bosch Security Systems' leadership in...

The new hospital expansion features a IFC2-3030 fire alarm system and P2000 security management systemForward thinking brings wireless controls, systems integration to new hospital expansionUnion Hospital is the largest provider of health services between Indianapolis and St. Louis, serving West Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The hospital strives to meet the healthcare needs of the region through compassionate, efficient and high-quality services. In this effort, Union Hospital embarked o...

Viewpoint's technology enables them to communicate, through speakers, with each security camera they installChallenge:Viewpoint CRM, a Lowell, Massachusetts-based integration company, was looking for a reliable and easily deployable wireless system for its monitoring applications which had to support both video and audio in real-time. They were working on a multi-unit housing project in Massachusetts in January 2007 and realised there was no way they could trench 500 yards in a parking lot under...

Vista Mini-D100 single channel mini DVRDesigned to support CCTV security consultants and specifiers, Vista has launched a new dedicated online specifier resource website.Containing a wealth of valuable information, Vista Specifier Online covers all products across the Vista range, including static cameras, fully-functional PTZ domes, DVRs, video transmission products, pan & tilt heads, keyboard controllers, monitors, IR lighting, cables and connectors, and much more.Whether for use within te...

Retailers around the globe are challenged with reducing expenses and increasing revenue by improving the effectiveness of their store operations. As the economy fluctuates, these businesses have become even more conscious of measuring store performance and lowering operational costs. Is the store busier on Monday evenings than it is on Friday afternoons? If there are multiple locations or departments, does one attract more customers than another? Does a store have "hot spots", areas where custo...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore:See the album with captions

Mission Kjell & Company is Sweden's fourth fastest growing brand name in the Swedish retail sector. Its number of stores during the 2004 to 2009 period has increased from 9 to 46. Kjell & Company's stores have over 7,000 items in stock, and well-functioning surveillance is certainly needed in order to ensure safety and security for the personnel. Kjell & Company was looking for a cost-effective system with great flexibility and the best possible image quality. Solution Kjell &...

SSA-R2000V vandal-resistant proximity/smart card and PIN readerSamsung Techwin America is reaffirming the goals of their Vision 2010 strategic business initiative to firmly establish Samsung as a comprehensive supplier of security systems including video surveillance and access control. In addition to highlighting its broad line of megapixel, IP-based and analogue video systems at ASIS 2010, the company is introducing several new video products and unveiling an extensive new access control produ...

GVD worked with Custodian Electronic Security Solutions to devise a wireless system that extended over 3 kmProject challenge: With the tightening of government budgets, local governments are faced with the challenge to save money on town security but not compromise on quality of service. A major hurdle for local governments to overcome is to install video surveillance in built up town centres or areas where it is too costly or physically impossible to reach with additional cabling. GVD solution:...

Smart CCTV or Video Content Analysis uses complex algorithms that detect suspicious behaviour in public placesWith the US, Japan and several other countries issuing warnings about travel through Europe - and France issuing a UK terror alert advising ‘extreme vigilance' on British public transport and popular attractions, the BSIA looks at the UK's response, and how technology is attempting to prevent another tragedy like 7/7.The advancements in security technology in transport mean that th...

 Aimetis is able to work with Axis on a global basis to provide best-in-class solutions to their mutual customers Aimetis Corp.,a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that it has attained Axis Communications  highest partner membership echelon, as Gold Application Development Partner (ADP). "We are excited to achieve Axis Gold-level ADP status," said Marc Holtenhoff, CEO, Aimetis Corp. "It gives us an edge with customers in areas such as ea...

The Vemotion Encoder provides highly efficient video compression and transmissionThe ability to view live images from existing CCTV cameras at strategic locations assists the Environment Agency in their efforts to prevent and manage flood situations.Over 2.5 million properties in England and Wales are at risk from flooding from rivers or from the sea. Changes in the climate, such as more severe storms and wetter winters, serve to increase this risk. The Environment Agency through the manage...

BS8418 is the British Standard for remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV systemsResearch carried out by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) amongst its CCTV section members has provided a valuable insight into the benefits of BS8418 solutions to the CCTV industry and its customers. First introduced in 2003, BS8418 is the British Standard for remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV systems. As the standard has just gone through a process of revision, the BSIA's recent surve...

Fluidmesh wireless Ethernet products were used to get data back to the security control centreChallenge:The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management needed to secure critical infrastructure at 30+ remote locations with perimeter detection systems and video surveillance. Since there were no engineering drawings dating back to the construction to show where the underground tanks are located, trenching and boring was not an option. Additionally, wireless signals had to extend across the...

The CCTV camera network is linked via BT fibre to the Centro control roomCentro, the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority, promotes and develops public transport across the West Midlands region, with a primary goal of transforming public transport, to provide a world-class system.Centro's aim ensures everyone in the West Midlands can benefit from an effective transportation network that not only meets the economic, social and environmental needs of the region, but also provides it i...

The new Panasonic programme is a 3-tiered membership programmePanasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) announced the launch of a new Solutions Partner Programme in the UK and worldwide.The programme is designed to build on and extend the feature and functionality set already present within the existing Panasonic voice systems solutions. It is open to companies and developers who focus in specific areas of the telephony solutions market not already addressed by Panasonic."Today no compan...

It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010In 2010, approximately 10% of Chinese security camera market revenues will come from the sale of network cameras. IMS Research has issued this forecast in the newly published report "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition". It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010. Network s...

RemGuard's 'healthcheck' advice is for users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - is urging users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTV to follow a simple five point winter 'healthcheck' of their sites, to stay safe and secure as the nights draw in especially as, in RemGuard's experience, the vast majority of criminal activity - at least 70% - takes place between the hours of 8.00 pm and 5.00 am. Sites also need to be adequately p...

Dallmeier's CCTV systems were installed at the Museum to implement the appropriate security standardsSummary:The Museum Nicolaiano is located close to the centuries-old Basilica of Saint Nicolas. It bears its name in honour of the patron saint of the South Italian city. In order to ensure that the valuable exhibits are secure the museum was equipped with a state-of-the-art high performance video surveillance system. Professional high-value CCTV systems by the German manufacturer Dallmeier were i...

Six SANYO VCC-9500INCP fully functional speed dome cameras are installed at the UniversityCCTV is playing an integral role in Sheffield Hallam University's training of sports teachers. Images from SANYO cameras, installed by Universal AV Services Ltd. in the University's gym facilities, are recorded and subsequently analysed by tutors to assess the progress being made by the trainee sports professionals. Sheffield Hallam University, which is widely respected as a forward thinking modern universi...

TDSi provides a wide range of products and systems that have been developed to allow educational establishments to enhance their security systems and realise a wealth of operational benefits. In a number of recent projects, the company's systems have been specified and installed to provide a range of security, management and control advantages. Portsmouth University The University of Portsmouth is one of the UK's most respected modern universities and home to around 3,000 staff and 19,000 stu...

Mission Newcastle-based Excelsior Academy is a new concept in secondary education. It is made up of four individual secondary schools and a sixth form college, and pupils share certain communal areas within the academy. When it was in its planning stages there was some concern over how pupils from each of the schools would interact with each other in the shared areas. With vandalism also a problem in many of today's secondary schools, the academy was keen to ensure the safety and security of it...

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is improving the ability of lecturers to deliver food preparation courses to catering students at Worcester College of Technology. The implementation carried out by MOBOTIX partner Ecl-ips uses a pair of 3 megapixel MOBOTIX cameras positioned over cooking and food preparation areas with a live feed going to indiv...

Advanced management features lead to faster and more successful investigations improving College's relationship with local law enforcement Vancouver Community College, one of British Columbia's oldest and largest colleges, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System in an effort to improve staff and student safety across its two campuses. "Our previous analogue-based system could not provide the image clarity and management features needed to improve campus security," explained Surinder A...

The IMS report is titled ‘The East Europe and Russia Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment'Despite Moscow being covered in a thick layer of smoke and a tough year for video surveillance equipment suppliers in 2009, a new report from IMS Research, has found the market is forecast to bounce back in 2010, with business returning to pre-economic crisis levels. ‘The East Europe and Russia Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment', a report from IMS Research, forecasts o...

WildlifeCCTV captures some never seen before footage using IR LED technology International wildlife specialists, WildlifeCCTV, have enlisted the help of CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec to capture some never seen before footage, using the latest in Infra-Red LED technology.In the thick, dense, woods of North America, WildlifeCCTV were able to capture footage of a rare species of brown bear, known for its reclusive nature and its unusual mannerisms. Raytec's high performance, low energy, surface...

The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed circuit television, cameras, recording equipment and LCD screens to more effectively monitor street crime.Commander Simon Bray, the head of Police in Westminster, unveiled the d...