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IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournamentIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournament in Buenos Aires to provide security surveillance throughout the event. Copa Telmex is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in Latin America and is an ATP World Tour 250 series event. The competition is staged every year on clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club loca...

 Julie Kenny CBE DL has been appointed vice-chairman of the British Security Industry AssociationJulie Kenny CBE DL has been appointed as the new vice-chairman of the British Security Industry Association.Julie Kenny has been involved in the BSIA for some 17 years including two stints as Chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section. Julie is Managing Director of Pyronix Limited, and Chairman, CEO and major shareholder of its parent company Secure Holdings Limited.John Bates, BSI...

MOBOTIX proudly sponsored the French Federation Golf TournamentOn 12 July 2009, in the beautiful country side of North Eastern Lorraine, France, MOBOTIX had the honour of taking matters one step further. The French Federation of Golf had authorised the "Number 1" IP camera manufacturer 18 holes on one of the most amazing courses in Bitche, France. The Tournament was open to the public and registration was completed by 6 July. The price for the event was 55 Euro that was&...

Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham CollegeWorking with partner Telewest Business, leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham College that delivers improved flexibility, cost savings and video quality over their previous system.The Oldham College is in the process of producing strategy that will see 70% of the college's building portfolio being re-built with plans for a £...

 RISCO Group USA's security management system integrates with Milestone's IP video softwareRISCO Group USA and Milestone Systems recently announced their domestic partnering agreement, integrating RISCO Group USA's advanced security management system with Milestone's open platform IP video software. The newly developed integration solution combines Milestone's XProtect IP video open platform as a recording engine for the SynopSYS™ Integrated Security and Building Management Syste...

 Alain Taylor brings extensive association experience to the Security Industry AssosiationThe Security Industry Association is pleased to announce that Alain Taylor has joined the organisation as its sales manager. Alain will be responsible for selling the security industry resources offered by SIA as well as sponsorships at SIA events.Prior to joining SIA, Alain worked as the director of corporate relations for the Direct Marketing Association, where he spearheaded...

The Challenge of protecting musical treasuresAs the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers.Unique...

Janakalyan Sahakari Bank adopted Hikvision's DS-7004HI-S Network DVR to get high-quality surveillance 24/7 The increasing risk of theft and crime has made physical security a major concern for the banking and financial industry in India. Janakalyan Sahakari Bank, which has shown steady growth over the past three decades, is putting efforts to maintain a more secured environment by applying high-performance surveillance products to enhance the security of its premises. Challen...

 Zenitel successfully exhibited new IP infotainment and CCTV possibilities for onboard ships at Nor-Shipping 2009Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, successfully presented a number of new IP entertainment and CCTV possibilities for onboard ships at this year's Nor-Shipping. Zenitel Marine's IP Infotainment solutions and CCTV systems were presented by Zenitel representatives and colleagues from Singapore, Croatia, Germa...

 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employeesThe 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employees. Earning a prestigious PSA Security Network award, Pelco as well as several Pelco employees took home awards.Pelco is the proud recipient of a 2009 PSA Star Award. This award is the result of member surveys on overall products, support, pricing, and service to the membership, recognising those PSA vend...

  DVTel opens a new office in Mexico City to meet the growing demand for DVTel solutions DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, announced the opening of a new location in Mexico City. This new office will improve the already outstanding service to our large list of customers, and it will meet the growing demand for DVTel solutions in the region. With the opening of the new...

artec technologies AG's MULTIEYE HYBRID/NET software supports standard MJPEG for all ACTi camerasartec technologies AG, Germany offers with the software upgrade MULTIEYE HYBRID/NET to version 2.2.0.0 as of August 2009 as one of the first software developer and recorder manufacturer worldwide the support of the compression standard MJPEG for all ACTi cameras (which support these functions).According to Jens Ringlstetter, Vice President Sales & Marketing, the advantages are convincing: "H...

 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...

Bosch's Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems deployed at Denmark's new broadcasting complex The new Danish broadcasting complex, DR Byen, in Copenhagen features a highly creative design inspired by the Middle Eastern Kasbah with a 180 meter long indoor street linking three segments housing the studios, offices, depots and administration, and one segment housing a world-class concert hall with seating for 1800 people. No compromise in choice of sound systems Electrical...

 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...

  Huanshan Creative Cultural Park in Taipei is now secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution Huanshan Creative Cultural Park, with her mixed offerings of both art/music exhibitions and campaign venue is now pleased to be secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution, featuring superior day/night video performance and flexible deployment for future extension.Situated in the city centre of Taipei, Huashan Creative Cultural Park is one of the most popular destinations for worldwid...

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...

 RISCO Group USA's leading product line is the SynopSYS™ Security and BuildingManagement PlatformThis year at ESX, RISCO Group USA is affirming its strengths, while continuing to build a more significant presence in the security industry through innovation and new technology offerings. As a leading provider of integrated security systems, RISCO is showcasing their suite of converged security and building management solutions."We are sharpening our focus, both on our cor...

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...