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 Avocado Security's BI Optimisation technology is strengthening campus safety measures Avocado Security, the world's pioneer of the On-Demand Security and BI Optimisation Platform, today announced that its Security + Business Intelligence (BI) Optimisation technology is strengthening campus safety measures for educational facilities looking to gain more analysis and insight from the images generated by their security cameras. Avocado Security's new technology delivers BI with security...

 Hojstrup Housing Association, Denmark,  installed Milestone video surveillance to reduce vandalismAt a residents meeting in the spring of 2008, an overwhelming majority in Vollsmose's Hojstrup Housing Association voted for increased surveillance. This has resulted in a quantifiable decrease in episodes of vandalism - and thereby notable savings in their operational costs, which can be used for more beneficial initiatives."For years we had video surveillance in our elevators, and...

Challenges The key factors behind introduction of a video monitoring system included the desire to provide security of the personnel, to meet environmental protection standards, to monitor Health & Safety procedures, to extend control over (healthy) food manufacturing processes, to monitor potential property damage due to anti-social behavior, and to prevent theft. Solution The system has been built on the Milestone XProtect™ Professional video software platform, which controls AXIS...

 ‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum, hosted by Robert Meier, Managing Director for Bosch in the UK.Keynote speaker at the annual event, now in its fourth year, was Dr. Peter Ryan, former chief of police for New South Wales in Australia and principle security advisor to the International Olymp...

The Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill to improve security at wastewater treatment plantsThe Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill that would improve security at wastewater treatment plants.The "Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2883), introduced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on June 16, would authorise $200 million in annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants through 2014 for certain security enhancements and...

Barco's CMS software enhances each facility's collaborative workflow, and provides real-time monitoringVisualisation pioneer Barco announced that two key U.S. facilities, a government agency in Georgia and an electric and gas company based in the southeast have installed the Barco CMS suite in unique implementations that provide each customer with collaborative, real-time working environments. Installation and integration for both facilities was performed by Norcross, Georgia-based CriticalSpace...

 The Benetton Megastore can be protected by means of video surveillance so as to reduce shrinkageThe Benetton Megastore relies on the IP-based software platform Observer from NETAVIS.With more than 1.000 m² the Benetton Megastore in Vienna's Kärntner Straße offers its customers the complete fashion collection of the Italian label. In order to develop the success of the company further, it is vitally important to keep the shrinkage as low as possible. Moreover it is essential...

Co.op Mart Supermarket enhances security levels with a VIVOTEK IP surveillance systemMissionCo.op Mart Supermarket is a long-standing supermarket chain in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With brisk customer traffic and business growth, the head office began to feel the need to enhance security levels against shoplifting and robberies.Besides security enhancement, Co.op Mart Supermarket called for a centralised management solution also for efficient monitoring of the employees and activities in its do...

DHL Rosersberg deployed IQinVision video surveillance solution to monitor its premisesTo keep up with its expanding business throughout Europe, DHL Exel Supply Chain, a global leader in transport, freight, and logistics, built a new logistics centre in late 2006. The 2,400 square meter (25,800 sq. ft.) warehouse is located in Rosersberg, close to Arlanda airport. With more than 1.5 billion shipments every year, DHL must guarantee the highest level of security for warehousing and transportation o...

   Atlantis Casino resort increases security and surveillance by installing DVTel Video Surveillance DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has standardised on the DVTel Intelligent Security Operations Centre (iSOC) to provide video surveillance throughout the entire entertainment and hotel complex. The 1000 room Atlantis r...

IQeye's reliable, high-quality video images are essential to the effectiveness of the training processWarsash Maritime Academy provides first class education, training, consultancy, and research to the international shipping and off-shore oil industries. The Academy is part of Southampton Solent University in the UK. Southampton Solent University received university status in 2005. Formerly Southampton Institute, the Academy traces its roots back to the early 20th century. Solent University with...

HDcctv Alliance announced that the organisation is now open for membership sign up HDcctv™ Alliance, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that the organisation is now open for membership sign up at www.highdefcctv.org. Alliance members can log into the Website and gain access to non-public Alliance information. Members also participate in the development of HDcctv Interoperability Specification v1...

SIA's CST provides information about the entire process of training a central station operatorThe Security Industry Association is offering the only 40-hour central station training (CST) programme in the industry that includes classroom training with proctored exams and certifies students to be both operators and instructors.SIA's CST course is a cost-effective programme that provides information about the entire process of training a central station operator from experienced instructors. It id...

RISCO Group is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiativesRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security systems, is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiatives. Highlights of the plan include the launch of RISCO Group USA, headed by Len Friedman as President and CEO; new corporate headquarters in Melville, NY; the appointment of Robert Barry as Vice President of Integration Sales and Suppor...

  DVTel has been promoting the efforts of ONVIF behind the scenes since the organisation was announced DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, recently announced that it has joined ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) in support of the company's long-standing efforts to promote the importance of standards within the physical security market. ONVIF's mission is the adop...

 Every new unit of Samsung Techwin's iPOLiS range of IP/network products will be ONVIF compliantONVIF is an open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of network video products. It is committed to the adoption of network video in the security market and the ONVIF standard is intended to ensure interoperability between network video products regardless of the manufacturer.James Smith, European Marketing Manager of Samsung Techwin's professional security di...

The Iranian Ministry of Road and Transportation in Tehran chose IndigoVision's IP Video systemThe impressive new Headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Road and Transportation in Tehran has chosen IndigoVision's complete IP Video system for its building-wide surveillance. This imposing building is home to the Minister and staff who are responsible for Iran's transport infrastructure including roads, railways, shipping and aviation. The HQ consists of over 20 floors of office space wit...

Today ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), once the sole preserve of the police in their efforts to deal with traffic law violations and other criminal activity, is increasingly being deployed by security managers to control risk and heighten security at commercial and public sector sites. When it comes to the application of ANPR, there is an ever-growing range of scenarios where this technology is having a positive impact, whether it is a petrol station forecourt, to deter and prosecute c...

Intransa VideoAppliance now comes with Milestone XProtect IP video management platform Intransa, the leader in simple, green video data management and retention, today announced that its ground-breaking video surveillance appliances are now shipping pre-loaded with XProtect™ from Milestone Systems, the leading global provider of open platform IP video management software."The Intransa VideoAppliance introduction is a major step toward simplicity in the delivery of best-in-breed IP su...

SeeView is demonstrating how to build business long-term with MilestoneSeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced recently that it has achieved certification from Milestone Systems as a Platinum Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise and XProtect Corporate, industry-leading open platform IP video management software. SeeView is a premier provider for installation, monitoring and maintenance of access control, electronic security, video surveillance and broadband...

 Honeywell Fusion III Digital Video Recorder (DVR) v3.6, the latest version of its Fusion III security DVR seriesView French version / Communiqué de presse en françaisHoneywell recently announced the Fusion III Digital Video Recorder (DVR) v3.6, the latest version of its highly regarded Fusion III security DVR series. The solution incorporates new features and is one of the first DVRs to be certified by the French standards authority CNPP that meets the criteria required...

 L'offre de produits IP permet une intégration en toute simplicité aux réseaux analogiques et numériquesView English version / Communiqué de presse en anglaisHoneywell a annoncé aujourd'hui l'extension de son offre de solutions IP dans la zone EMEA (Europe, Moyen-Orient, Afrique) avec le lancement de l'enregistreur vidéo numérique (DVR) Fusion III v3.6 et de la gamme de caméras mégapixels HCX, offrant ainsi aux installate...

 Trend-setting features of Basler's IP cameras integrated into artec technologies' MULTIEYE NET softwareartec technologies is pleased very about its cooperation with Basler Inc, Ahrensburg, of one of the leading companies in the area of vision technology.Introduced in 2008, the camera series for video surveillance benefits from decades of experience in the development of cameras for product surveillance.Multifaceted and often trend-setting features of Basler's IP cameras such as day/ni...

 DVTel's flexible and innovative video surveillance provides security at children's hospital of Wisconsin DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is utilising the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) to provide comprehensive security for their growing hospital complex and to support efforts to constantly impro...

 The awards recognise outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honoured with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)...

   VSG, the UK's fastest growing company in the security sector, provides security to the Bank of America With tens of millions of customers in more than 150 countries, Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions. Small wonder that when the Bank reviewed its security requirements for all regions outside of the USA, it was looking for a security partner capable of providing much more than basic everyday services. After an exhaustive marke...

 Sofia Municipality chose ACTi as security solution providerSofia Municipality chose ACTi as the technical security solution provider. It is an important state institution as this is the governing body for Bulgaria's capital with total population of around 2 million people. This is also the official building where the Mayor of Sofia works and where he meets official visitors and important guests.The building also houses several social institutions and organisations where citizens can file t...

 Wharfside appreciates the speed, quality and easy operation of Dallmeier The Wharfside Shopping Centre is a successful mix of retail businesses and private residences. This combination, however, poses quite a challenge for video security technology. After all, the comprehensive security requirements of a highly frequented shopping centre have to be reconciled with the protection of the residents' right to privacy.Penzance, in the south west of Cornwall, is beautifully located on Mount...

Bosch's MIC400 aluminium and MIC400IR cameras in the World War II U-boat Bosch's rugged MIC Series, or "Metal Mickey" cameras as they are commonly known, have found an unusual application, installed in a Second World War U-boat docked in Liverpool, giving visitors an up-close look at the internal workings of an old German submarine.Located at the Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead, and operated by Merseytravel, The U-boat Story is a £5m visitor attraction with a salvaged U-534 G...

 The installation of a March Networks® video surveillance system keeps football violence in checkFiorentina supporters are passionate about their hometown club, contenders in Italy's Serie A, the top echelon of the Italian football league system, but passion at a hotly contested football match can quickly escalate to violence. Such was the case in Catania, on February 2, 2007, when a police officer was killed in a clash with hometown fans following a loss to Palermo, a rival Sicilian te...