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For the seventh year in a row, ISC West is one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North AmericaFor the seventh year in a row, ISC West has been recognised as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North America by leading industry publication Tradeshow Week. ISC West has attained this status every year that Tradeshow Week has conducted the "Fastest 50" programme. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organised by Reed Exhibitions, ISC West serves over 23,00...

SIA, DSA to conduct webinar on September 9thSIA, in conjunction with the Document Security Alliance (DSA), will conduct a webinar on proposed revisions to the federal "REAL ID Act" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.Real ID established new security requirements for driver's licenses in 2005 that have been strongly opposed by many states and privacy advocates. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has proposed the "PASS ID Act" (S. 1261) to replace REAL ID's mandates with requirements...

Nova Integrated systems Ltd selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover Brackmills estateFollowing approved funding by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) of £345,345 for a crime prevention and safety scheme on the Brackmills industrial estate, which had been hit by a spate of lorry jackings and thefts, Nova Integrated systems Ltd was selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover the whole estate. In the past year, cargoes stolen from lorries in...

 Merit Lilin launch first ONVIF conformant products Merit Lilin, a Taiwanese CCTV solution company and ONVIF member, recently released the world's first ONVIF conformant network video products including high speed dome cameras, external IR cameras, and a standalone video encoder.ONVIF member Merit Lilin released the world's first ONVIF conformant productsRelease of products further confirms ONVIF's significance in the IP surveillance marketONVIF conformant products will be listed on ONVIF's...

 Wendy Ficken, Southern Area Sales Manager at Pecan CCTVPecan CCTV recently promoted Wendy Ficken to Southern Area Sales Manager. Although she may not have been a familiar face to Pecan's customers in the past her voice certainly will be as the twenty-six year old has been with the company since 2004 working in the internal sales office. Wendy, who is clearly enjoying her move from Internal Sales to External Sales, told us: Over the past four years I'd developed great working relationships...

  COE will be delivering automated camera tracking software COE Limited, a global leader in the design and manufacture of video surveillance technologies, with its partner Dong Young, announces another success in South Korea in winning the contract to provide the video surveillance solution for lines 1, 3 and 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway network.  In annual ridership, Seoul Metropolitan Subway ranks as the third most heavily used subway system in the world, serving over 8 millio...

Optelecom-NKF is focusing on their vision, developing leading video security and traffic solutions Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® advanced IP-video network solutions, today announced second quarter 2009 results.Revenues for the second quarter totaled $10.0 million compared to $11.3 million for the same quarter one year earlier.  Revenues increased sequentially from $8.6 million reported in the first quarter this year.The company reported a net loss of $127 th...

Lily O'Brien's - an Irish success story The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily. Since then the company has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, and has become internationally recognized for its unique recipes, taking inspiration from classic dessert recipes from across the globe. The company makes up to 65 tons of chocolate each week and exports 80% of its products. All products are manufactured at a 36,000 square...

Intelligent, attractive and likeable Intelligence, good looks, dedication - these professed brand values of the Czech automotive manufacturer Skoda a.s. have made a major contribution to the fact that this car brand is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. While "intelligence" reflects the claim of developing products with outstanding functionality as well as customer-oriented detailed solutions at excellent value for the money, "good looks" describes the pioneering design concept. "Dedicat...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

On August 14, 2003, New York City and much of New England experienced a blackout. No lights, no air conditioning, no electricity. In all, one quarter of the nation was without power for several days because of an energy grid malfunction. Though it was not the product of a terrorist attack, thankfully, the blackout demonstrated what could happen if the nation's energy systems are assaulted. It was because of instances like the blackout, and other threats to the energy system that energy distribut...

BSIA Information Destruction Section welcomes the publication of new European Standard EN 15713:2009The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association has welcomed the publication of a new European Standard for the sector - EN 15713:2009.BSIA members have played an integral role in the development of the document which was initially written as a BSIA code of practice and then became a British Standard, before finally being developed into a European Standard.BSIA Inf...

The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analogue CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled...

Herve Fages, Former Pelco Managing Director of Asia Pacific promoted to Director of Global MarketingHerve Fages, Former Pelco Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC) has been promoted to Director of Global Marketing, replacing Joe Olmstead who recently retired. With almost six years at Pelco, Fages has already transitioned into his new role at Pelco Worldwide Headquarters in Clovis, California.According to officials, Fages assumes the role as Director of Global Marketing and will report directl...

 Video Content Analysis is also known as intelligent video analyticsWith video analytics a key technological development in the UK CCTV market, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to Video Content Analysis (VCA). Pauline Norstrom, BSIA CCTV Section Chairman, comments: "Video Content Analysis, also known as intelligent video analytics, is the name given to the automatic analysis of CCTV images to create useful information about the content. VCA has a w...

Mike Lewis from Mobotix presenting the award to Martin Morris, Rebecca Hutchins and Tracey CalcuttMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has been recognised by two of its key security suppliers at their recent partner conferences. The first award was presented to Martin Morris, Security Sales Manager for Mayflex by Mark Staples, UK Sales Manager, of GE Security at their Business Partner meeting held in Bruges, Belgium on the 29...

Highgate House - Venue for the Industry Solution SeminarIndustry Solution Seminar - 29th September 2009Security is often a focus, but an IP-Surveillance system also has benefits for those working in merchandising, human resources and customer services. Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications such as people counting, customer behaviour analysis and POS integration, all adding up to a compelling return on customer investment. Working with their partners Genete...

 The Automated Digital Surveillance system seamlessly integrates the disparate technologies effectively MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that Davenport Control & Instrumentation Ltd has been awarded Solution Partner Status following the development of an Automated Digital Surveillance (ADS) system which is helping to more effectively secure premises while lowering operating costs.The system designed by...

The integrated solution provides customers with a single user interface for receiving, verifying and acting on issuesMilestone Systems, the leading global provider of open platform IP video management software, and Vidient Systems, the technology leader for advanced video analytics, announce the integration of the Vidient SmartCatch solution with the Milestone XProtect™ Analytics framework. The integration with the new functionality of SmartCatch 4.0, the latest release of Vidient's indust...

The AXIS Q1755 provides the perfect solution for securing areas where greater image detail is required Castleford Tigers RLFC are committed to ensuring that their stadium on matchday is a safe and friendly environment. As such, with the generous help of Axis Communications and White Rose Security Solutions, the club are fitting security cameras in their stadium to ensure that anyone causing trouble at the Jungle can be clearly identified and in turn, make it easier for appropriate action be...

Since early 2007 Dutch newspaper publisher PCM has occupied a light, spacious and transparent building made largely of glass. It shares the 33,000 square metre INIT building on Oostenburgereiland in Amsterdam with a variety of other companies. Divided by wide ‘streets', the overall impression produced is of an indoor town, complete with its own parking garage as well as large outdoor car park. Additional security for PCM staff is provided by an IP-based CCTV system designed by local s...

VIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD camerasVIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD cameras, the IP7153/7154 and the IP7253, to achieve premium video quality in surveillance applications."We chose Nethra's processing chip for its ease of integration and its range of video feature set that fits our latest camera technology," said William Ku, Director of Product Marketing Division of...

The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change.Said Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...

 Cypress Computer Systems chooses ComNet to develop fiber optic interface for their access control product lineCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, known as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has been selected by Cypress Computer Systems to develop a fiber optic interface to be used with their line of access control and facility management systems. Cypress Computer Systems turned to ComNet due to their reputation for developing a...

Mayflex has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the companyMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the company. Peter joins Mayflex with over 20 years of experience working in the networking and cabling industry and has also sat on BSI and ISO cabling standards committees, most recently Peter has been accepted as&...

 Optelecom-NKF announced its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) projectOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video solutions, announced today its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) project in conjunction with Scientechnic, a leading project engineering and system installation company based in Dubai.The introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) technology in Dubai has be...

 AB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion build a wireless broadband network across the whole of Lincoln cityAB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion recently announced that they are building a wireless broadband network which will provide fixed and mobile broadband voice and data services across the whole of Lincoln city.The network will operate on a commercial basis and is owned and operated by AB Internet.The network will go live in July 2009 and will be used by a variety of organisations incl...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

 Switchnet reaches quarter finals of "Stamford Cup"With a team that had never played together before, Switchnet, a leading MOBOTIX partner, managed to reach the quarter finals of a "Stamford cup" before being knocked out by home team "Chelsea FC". Switchnet, which hit the post twice in the second half, reached the knockout stages following tough group rounds that saw the Harlow based system integrator compete against teams from Peachy Productions and...

The Mayflex Team, from left to right, Sarah Trout, Liz Evans, Jason Rudge, Kenny Presly and Martin EcclestonMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has successfully raised over £1500.00 for Acorns Children's Hospice. Acorns cares for children who have life limiting or life threatening illnesses and their families across the Midlands region, at its three hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and through a community team.The compa...