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 Vivotek and SeeTec join hands to provide their customers with more tailor-made IP surveillance solutionsVIVOTEK is pleased to announce its cooperation with SeeTec, the leading central management software vendor in Europe. Both companies will join hands to provide their customers with more tailor-made IP surveillance solutions boasting higher flexibility and more easy-to-use functions. The alliance further reinforces VIVOTEK's presence in Europe.The partnership began with the integration of...

Pro-Vision will be distributing the full range of Vigitron products in the UK from June 2009Vigitron, the leading manufacturer of UTP video balun transmission products, announces a new UK distributor. Shrewsbury-based Pro-Vision will be distributing the full range of Vigitron products in the UK from June 2009.Vigitron received high levels of interest at IFSEC 2009 with visitors showing much interest in the automatic video compensation (AVC) hubs. Pro-Vision have also confirmed that levels of enq...

  The University of East Anglia in Norwich, CambridgeshireMissionThe University of East Anglia (UEA) has over 15,000 students based at its 320 acre campus, situated two miles east of Norwich.  Founded in 1960, the university is home to the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Following the arrival of a new Campus Services Manager, Mike McCormack, the university embraced a strategy of bringing its disparate CCTV systems together onto a more comprehensive, up-to-date a...

 Siemens designed the technology to fit the needs of their client exactlly From an anonymous looking office block in central Croydon, NCP is operating what is the largest and technically most advanced centrally controlled parking operation in the world.Using state of the art Siemens designed and powered command and control technology, NCP's National Operations Centre (NOC) oversees security, payment, and customer services for 200,000 NCP car parking spaces in 25 cities across...

 Lidl requires a well functioning monitoring system to offer greater security Mission Lidl's stores handle a large quantity of cash everyday, which means there is a high risk for robbery and other incidents. In order to prevent the risk of robbery and to give personnel greater security, Lidl requires a well functioning monitoring system. When Lidl needed to modernise its existing analogue monitoring system, it sought a system with great flexibility, which also needed to be cost-ef...

St. Pancras Station integrates the entire site management under iVENCS control and supervisory systemThe £800m transformation of St Pancras International Station in London has proved the largest rail refurbishment project in the United Kingdom for a century. The station acts as the London terminus for all passengers travelling on Eurostar from Italy, France, Germany and other continental destinations. One of many successful aspects of the project has been integration of the entire sit...

  Bosch Security Systems integrate Barix IP Audio technology to distribute supervised audio and contact closures Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control and monitoring, today announced that Bosch Security Systems is now shipping an IP Audio Interface based on the Barix Annuncicom 1000 for use with Bosch Praesideo and Plena Voice Alarm digital public address and voice evacuation systems. The Barix OEM device, labelled PRS-1AIP1, is used for distribution...

  Right mix of security tools makes shopping malls safer for billions of visitors  Mission Simon Property Group owns or has an interest in more than 320 malls and shopping centres across North America. As the largest public real estate owner in the U.S., maintaining safe environments for shoppers, leasers and employees is vital to the Simon brand. To toughen up against theft targeting the retail industry, Simon set out to update security across the board. K...

Samsung Techwin provides a total CCTV solution delivering ‘real life' benefits at Verulam Point, St. AlbansSamsung Techwin is now widely regarded as one of the leading European professional security brands. It has built a reputation for leading from the front by way of introducing ground breaking technology and a comprehensive range of high performance products. These products collectively provide professional security solutions for any application or project.An excellent example of S...

 OD Security BV selects Todd Research as Sales Representatives for Soter RS X-Ray System in UK & IrelandOD Security BV of the Netherlands announced at the recent IFSEC Show in the UK, that it has extended its sales channel in UK and Ireland with the appointment of Todd Research as Sales Representatives for Soter RS X-Ray System. Jan Steven Van Wingerden, CEO of OD security said of the recent appointment: "The market in the UK looks especially promising and with our complimenta...

 ONVIF was launched with the purpose of creating an open platform for the IP surveillance industryACTi Corporation, a market leader in IP Surveillance technologies, has joined PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) in a new affiliation and membership to further the innovation of IP surveillance technology and video compression standards.ONVIF is an independent, non-profit organisation that was launched at Essen in 2008 with the purpose of creating an open platform for the IP sur...

 White Radio signs an agreement for the distribution of the Samsung Techwin CCTV product line in CanadaSamsung Techwin America, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that it has signed an agreement with White Radio for the distribution of the Samsung Techwin CCTV product line in Canada. "White Radio has a solid reputation, a team with extensive knowledge in this industry, and they share our philosophy and commitment to provide superior service...

 The acquisition of Hirsch nearly doubles the size of SCM MicrosystemsSCM Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, recently closed its merger with Hirsch Electronics Corp. The shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved the transaction, which included the payment of cash and the issuance of SCM common stock and warrants to purchase shares of SCM common stock in exchange for the securities of Hirsch. The merger closed on April 30, 2009,...

 IQinVision received Lenel factory certification for their interface to OnGuard 2008 and OnGuard 2008 PlusIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that the company has received Lenel factory certification for their interface to OnGuard 2008 and OnGuard 2008 Plus and is now a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.IQinVision's IQeye PRO LINE of megapixel cameras is suppor...

Chubb installed an integrated CCTV and intruder alarm system to protect James Bond MuseumImpressive cars, gadgets and guns owned by the world's most famous fictional secret agent are being protected by equally sophisticated alarm systems and cameras from Chubb Security. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).The props are housed in the world's first museum dedicated to the films of James Bond, opened on the 100th anniversary of Bond producer Albe...

The latest Siemens Solaris dome cameras are far less obtrusive and require virtually no maintenanceWith Cardiff's prestigious Millennium Stadium, Wales' premier venue for sporting and entertainment events, coming up to its tenth birthday, the stadium's managers decided that it was time to upgrade the site's CCTV installation to take advantage of the many technology advances that have been made since the stadium originally opened.Working with expert independent CCTV installer, Building Management...

ACTi created greater awareness to those who have newly discovered this young and energetic brandOn April 22nd 2009, Taiwan opened its doors to the world of security technology, at the annual SecuTech exhibition. SecuTech Expo offered an opportunity for visitors to familiarise and partner with the Asian security industry. The show represented not only the Asian manufacturer powerbase, but its multinational participation which makes it a true international exhibition in Asia.With the vib...

ACTi demonstrates aggressive growth in product solution and sales marketing with positive feedback from IFSEC 2009ACTi, the leading IP surveillance solution manufacturer, once again, amazed the market by showcasing their even more complete product and solution offering in IFSEC 2009 during May 11 to 14, 2009. ACTi did grab the attention of the exhibition by not only showing the advantageous product offering but also the unique way ACTi promotes their strength.With a big island stand, A...

 Panasonic System Solutions Europe showcased an exciting array of security products and technologiesPanasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) was once again a leading figure at IFSEC this year with an exciting array of security products and technologies including new additions to Panasonic's acclaimed i-Pro range and advanced Network Video Recorders (NVR) Solutions.Carrying on from the success of its Super Dynamic technology, the exhibition saw the launch of Panasonic's new Super Dynamic 5...

  The NetVu Connected EcoSense integrates industry-leading features such as TransCodingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The EcoSense, which was on display for the first time at IFSEC 2009, has been designed to deliver low cost multi-channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing. A key advance for the EcoSense is the integration of on-board help videos to assist with user and configuration product...

Network Rail selects Allegiant product for its CCTV application to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient railwayNetwork Rail, the owner and manager of Great Britain's rail infrastructure, will use a host of Bosch's Allegiant Matrix Switchers and Accessories in its latest CCTV application.Network Rail owns and maintains 20,000 miles of tracks and infrastructure, thousands of bridges and tunnels, and 17 of the largest and busiest railway stations in Great Britain, which 800 million visitors pass...

 Wireless solutions provide the combination of less cost and flexibility in camera placementAlvarion and Aerelink today announced the latest expansion of the wireless network built in Dundee. An additional eight wired leased lines have been replaced by the wireless network; in total over one hundred leased lines have been replaced resulting in immediate savings.Currently over 100 sites throughout Dundee including several libraries, schools, sports centres, and other council b...

 MOBOTIX cameras secure Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern bank head office"At Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern we're using MOBOTIX cameras in our head office, which was renovated in 2007. Apart from a couple of older analogue models in the underground parking garage, only high resolution MOBOTIX network cameras are installed. The cameras have been running without any problems for more than 5 years at many of our branches. Thanks to our good experiences and the detailed images these camer...

 Dare County Schools installed an array of Axis network cameras, management software and video encodersMissionAfter repeated break-ins at one of its secondary schools and a rash of petty thefts and vandalism at several others, Dare County Schools in North Carolina's Outer Banks decided it was time to install network cameras inside its buildings. Though they already had analogue cameras monitoring school exteriors, the district wanted to move away from its VHS recording system to an automate...

 QNAP Systems and Ingram Micro plan to fulfill the demands in the network data storage marketQNAP Systems, Inc., the leading Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Network Video Recorder (NVR) provider, announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. to fulfil the demands in the network data storage market. QNAP Turbo NAS series have been widely recognized as high quality, high performance green storage solutions for SOHO, Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB), and...

 Richard Day of James Burell LimitedRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - reports that its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service which provides vital out-of-hours protection for the Ossett, West Yorkshire, branch of James Burrell Limited - the North's leading independent builders merchant - has reduced theft at the site by an impressive 80 per cent since going live.This sort of success is fuelling a growing demand for event-driven CCTV amongst UK builders merchants,...

IndigoVision's IP security system is providing an advanced wireless surveillance solution for San Borja, PeruIndigoVision's complete IP security system is providing an advanced wireless surveillance solution for San Borja, Peru, which was deployed as part of the recent APEC summit. San Borja is primarily a middle-class district of the country's capital, Lima, covering an area of 4 square miles and with a population of 100,000+. The system was installed in advance of the annual meeting of the 21...

A major operational task for the CCTV vehicle is monitoring the behaviour of football fans travelling through the cityPatrolVu Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is proving to be extremely effective on the ground for Cumbria Police, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in key hot spot areas across the force's Northern Command area - specifically Carlisle city centre - and to deliver a rapidly deployable resource to assist with crowd control on match...

 Wireless Ethernet bridge across Ottawa river links the two video surveillance systems Two of Canada's most important repositories of culture and history - the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum - faced a unique challenge several years ago when security and IT executives from the Crown Corporation responsible for the two facilities began discussions with March Networks about a new video surveillance system.The Museum of Civilization, a one million square foot (93,00...

Valiant has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum at the conference facilitiesValiant, a premier provider of comprehensive workforce management solutions delivered on a hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum, June 9-10, 2009, at the conference facilities of the new home of the New York Mets - Citi Field."The response has been outstanding,&quo...