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  Sony provided the surveillance solution to city of Oulu in northern Finland for better security managementWith 137, 000 citizens, Oulu is the largest city in northern Finland and has become known as an international hub for advanced technology, especially in IT. The economy is strong, and further investments are being made to develop business and infrastructure. Naturally, the administration in Oulu has an important responsibility in ensuring citizen safety. This is partly done throu...

  Obel, the tallest building in Ireland, has received video monitoring solutions from HoneywellCosting £60 million and measuring 85 metres (265 ft) in height, Obel dominates the Belfast skyline. It has overtaken the current tallest skyscraper in Ireland which is Windsor House (80m) and is also in Belfast. Obel was developed by the Karl Group and is located on Donegal Quay on the river Lagan beside the Lagan Weir. The development consists of 282 luxury apartments and this ultra mo...

  'Securing the Student City' guide published by ADT provides information on campus safety and security ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announced its blueprint for ‘Securing the Student City,' a guide to helping universities across the UK face campus safety head-on. Designed to offer higher and further education institutions practical  advice, the free ADT whitepaper provides tangible steps to protecting on-campus facilities, st...

  The Wetrok building which has now got the security services of Honeywell and Complete SecurityWetrok has been at the forefront of cleaning technology since 1948, providing customer satisfaction with a comprehensive range of products and services for professional cleaning. In March 1982, Industro-Clean and Wetrok signed an agreement which laid the foundation for Wetrok South Africa to become a significant player in the South African cleaning market. The head office is located in Honey...

 The EverFocus UK Partner Programme will help installers and integrators benefit from EverFocus security solutionsEverFocus, a leading top 20 global professional security equipment manufacturer, has announced the introduction of its global partner programme for UK partners. The EverFocus UK Partner Programme is designed to help and support security installers, integrators and distributors to benefit from the comprehensive range of EverFocus solutions on offer, ranging from analogue and...

  D-Tec's VSD and its FireVu IP based system allows 24-hour remote monitoring of incidents and faster fire-detectionNetworkable CCTV-based FireVu VSD (Video Smoke Detection) systems from D-Tec part of AD Group have been supplied and commissioned by  BSS-ME, its partner in the Middle East, for five large (90 m (L) x 90m (H) x 33 m (W)) hangars at the Royal Maintenance complex at King Khalid International Airport 35 kilometres north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This application further...

  Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...

 ADT offers an insight into enhancing security at public healthcare organisationsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, published a whitepaper outlining strategies to enhance security at public healthcare organisations that need to protect patients and employees from ongoing threats. According to the NHS National Violence Against Staff statistics, there were 54,758 physical assaults against NHS staff from 2008-2009. The resulting cost to NHS trusts amounts...

  Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV next generation, IP video security solutions attracted visitors at Intersec 2011 CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros part of AD Group announced that this year's Intersec exhibition in Dubai was a record for the business in terms of visitor numbers to its booth. This uplift in attendees was driven by strong interest in the company's Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution and the unveiling of a wide range of Closed IPTV compati...

  Secutech Thailand is part of Messe Frankfurt's global network of security trade fairs involving many companiesSecutech Thailand, set to become the leading trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries in Thailand, is attracting leading industry players to its upcoming show which will be held 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre.The annual show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International...

Two of the most important ports of the Panama Ports Company (PPC) will from now on be protected by MOBOTIX cameras: the container harbours Balboa and Cristobal (both in Panama). The local MOBOTIX partner, Mutitek, installed a system with more than 50 M12 DualNight cameras. The decisive factor for the MOBOTIX cameras was especially their robustness since they operate even in an ocean climate with very little maintenance. In addition, MOBOTIX combines a high image resolution with an internal...

 VideoIQ's iCVR-HD High Definition Dome Camera honoured as Product of the Year by CE Pro and Electronic HouseVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced that the iCVR-HD high definition dome camera was selected as 2011 Electronic House Product of the Year in the surveillance camera category. The award was presented by CE Pro and Electronic House during the 2011 International Consumer Electronics show (CES), which took place in Las Vegas on January 6-9th, 2011.The Electro...

  Future trends for IP video door phones in the market were highlighted in a report by IMS Research The race to be the first large scale IP video door phone provider is currently underway. In the soon to be published report "World Market for Video Door Phones 2011 Edition", IMS Research examines the potential uptake of IP video door phones over the next 5 years."Very few companies currently offer a full IP video door phone system, and the majority of companies that do ar...

  There has been a demand for HD in the video surveillance market due to its increased capabilities  Last year may have been HD ready, but how fast did the network video surveillance market move towards higher resolution cameras? It certainly saw significant growth in the number of HD and megapixel network security cameras shipped; however, standard definition network camera shipments still outsold their higher resolution counterparts at a factor of four to one.In IMS Research's &...

  PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels.  The system installation, perform...

  IP video surveillance is set to grow as a part of big transition that has been triggered in the surveillance market As 2011 begins, the video surveillance industry doesn't show any signs of being any less compelling than it was five years ago. Technology innovation continues at a fast pace; and the structure of the industry continues to evolve, with M&A activity on the increase.But the question asked most often is: when will this market tip? When are sales of network video survei...

  Samsung Technology Days will give an insight on security systems and their prospects in the security market  Each of the events will combine practical hands on product demonstration sessions with overviews of the innovative technology that has been incorporated into the scores of new CCTV, IP, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Detection products Samsung has introduced over recent months. Delegates will also be able to attend break-out training sessions on specific Samsung...

The MESSOA SCR505, an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, has been installed at traffic entry points at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to manage the airport's access control. The SCR505 helps security officials with round the clock surveillance keeping track of all airport traffic. Airport officials are now satisfied that both safety and security have been maximised. Standing at 50,000 sq. meters, the airport supports bot...

 Fluidmesh provided wireless network security infrastructure to ensure student and campus security  It was a great challenge to find, despite the obstacles, a creative, cost-effective security solution for Keene State College, which needed a CCTV system to monitor its most remote parking area on campus and ensure student safety, particularly at night. Among the obstacles: the parking lot had no fibre backbone. There were also physical constraints including an old railroad tre...

 Fluidmesh wireless technology allows IP cameras to be moved depending on the requirement of the La Palma airportInstalling an effective video-surveillance system at La Palma Airport inclusive of cameras that can be moved depending on the changing needs of the airport.Solution:Fluidmesh architecture proved optimal for the airport because planes taxing on the ground are unpredictable and moveable sources of interference. The Fluidmesh technology is able to automatically find altern...

 Unilux Portable IP Command System uses Fluidmesh wireless mesh video network for remote monitoringUnilux, Ltd., based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, needed to provide a client with an effective means of monitoring a large event. They were looking for a video system they could deploy only when needed and is also mobile enough to be transported in a van and stored when not in use.Solution:Unilux, Ltd. tapped on the technical capabilities of Fluidmesh Networks and together the companies...

  IMS Research considers 3D technology will upgrade video surveillance to a higher level providing the perception of depth  HD was the hot trend in the video surveillance industry in 2010; could 3D be the next hot technology trend for the video surveillance industry in 2011? In the consumer and professional broadcast space, 3D technology gained increasing acceptance and mindshare during 2010, and recently IMS Research has observed a number of examples of 3D technology beginni...

 Scott D. Norder, Vice President Marketing RGB said that VR Solutions are their master dealers for Australia VR Solutions met up with RGB Spectrum at the I/ITSEC 2010 Show to see the latest multiviewer, wall processing, multipoint KVM products on offer, designed for the training, simulation and visualisation markets.Scott D. Norder, Vice President Marketing at RGB Spectrum explains: "VR Solutions are our master dealer for Australia. Their technical and market knowledge is outstanding a...

  New face of American Fibertek website would make downloading of trial software and other materials easilyThe industry's premier go-to website for professional security transmission solutions American Fibertek website has expanded its product page offerings to include highlights of the company's most recent introductions. Additionally, the mechanics for downloading trial software and other technical materials are now easier and more convenient to use.According to Jack Fernandes, CEO a...

  According to an IMS study the video content analysis market is set to grow across the security market  The Video Content Analysis (VCA) market endured another difficult year in 2010. There were successes, with new VCA project wins in the transportation and critical infrastructure markets; and there were failures, with a number of analytics vendors choosing to focus on other product areas and the news that Vidient has gone out of business.VCA vendors have continued to build stron...

  Panasonic will showcase technological products helpful for education making it engaging and interactive Panasonic showcased its commitment to education at this year's BETT education technology show, demonstrating a range of technology designed to help teachers and other education professionals create effective educational content and deliver engaging education programmes. Among the technology on show will be applications that demonstrate potential 3D technology for teaching, as...

 Geutebruck Southern Africa is seeking system integrator partners for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and other countries Geutebruck now has a new African subsidiary, Geutebruck Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd based in Meyersdal near Johannesburg in South Africa.  Managed by Charles Volschenk, who has returned to his native land after a spell as Geutebruck's international sales director, this is now the sales office for sub-Saharan Africa and will provide technical support for local partners acros...

 World's highest hotel - Shanghai Park Hyatt is home to the highest luxury restaurant located on the 93rd floorEverything about the Shanghai World Financial Centre in Pudong Shanghai, China challenges the limits of high-rise building construction. Located at Shanghai Lujiazui, in the burgeoning Pudong district, the building has already achieved more than 30 world-class certifications, and become a local landmark and an international sensation. Johnson Controls is proud to have pla...

  Dedicated Micros' closed IPTV version of SD advanced will be launched at Intersec 2011, Dubai Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be launching a Closed IPTV version of its SD Advanced at Intersec 2011 in Dubai, allowing this extremely powerful hybrid DVR/NVR to be specified as a pivotal element of the next generation of deterministic, zero configuration, IP video security.With the SD Advanced Closed IPTV model all that is required to implement this leap in video surveillance techn...

  HDcctv will show a strong trend in the video surveillance market as predicted by IMS ResearchThe HDcctv Alliance was formed in 2009, with the core objective being to develop and manage the definition of an open standard for the transmission of high definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) using industry standard coaxial cable. HDcctv technology is built upon the HD-SDI standard pioneered in the professional broadcast market.In terms of sales, 2010 was a muted year for HDcctv bra...