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 ADI Global Distribution offers Vantage IP Training to prepare installers for shift from analogueADI Global Distribution (UK) has announced a series of Internet Protocol (IP) training days taking place throughout the UK in 2009. The comprehensive Vantage IP sessions are offered free of charge to installers. Following the success of the Vantage IP training days in 2008, this year will offer a wider choice of dates and locations to allow customers more flexibility to attend.Recognising the ne...

 Basler to present the entire range of IP cameras with the new true day and night functionality at IFSEC 2009Basler will exhibit their IP camera range, including day/night IP cameras, at the upcoming IFSEC show. IFSEC is scheduled to take place from May 11 to 14, 2009 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.Basler's IP cameras made their first appearance at last year's IFSEC show. Visitors to IFSEC 2009 can expect Basler to present the entire range of IP cameras with the new true day and night functio...

 "Factors Affecting IP Video Quality" - a new presentation by Bosch's Dr. Bob Banerjee If you're coming to ISC West, be sure to join us for "Factors Affecting IP Video Quality" - a new presentation by Bosch's Dr. Bob Banerjee.Scheduled from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, the session will talk about one of the most important aspects an integrator must consider when designing an IP surveillance system: the quality of video a customer requires.Video quality is one o...

 Take the IVA Challenge on Bosch Security Systems' booth at ISC WestSports fans, get ready to run to Bosch Security Systems' booth (#18011) at ISC West in Las Vegas. We've put a new spin on our Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) challenge: it's still you vs. IVA - but now we're on the gridiron. Win prizes based on how far down the field you can go! Contestants who make it to the end zone without triggering an alarm win a Bosch Table Saw.Take your place at the line and see if you can take down...

Avigilon demonstrates its award-winning High Definition (HD) surveillance software Avigilon Control Center 4.0 at the ISC West Avigilon, today, announced Avigilon Control Center 4.0, the company's latest version of its award-winning High Definition (HD) surveillance software, which will be demonstrated at the ISC West conference taking place April 1 - 3rd in Las Vegas. With new features to improve performance and manageability, Avigilon Control Center 4.0 also offers support for third party IP...

 DIGIOP invites its attendees to schedule time to meet them at ISC WestDIGIOP will be attending the ISC West show in Las Vegas April 1 - 3 and would like to invite you to schedule a time to visit us there!We will be hosting a private meeting room (Lower Level, Marco Polo Room #801) and will be giving demonstrations of Reflection, our new video management client software, an intelligent video dashboard providing: Video with Real-time Analytics Integration with Third-Party Devices & Appli...

Check out the ALEXOR Custom Painted Bike Designed by ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS & Meet Paul Teutul Sr at the DSC BoothDSC is about to get your motor runnin' with an unbeatable suite of products unveiled for the first time at ISC WEST 2009. Feel the Power of Speed with ALEXOR and DSC's new 2-Way Wireless Security Suite. Meet Orange County Choppers (OCC) founder and showman Paul Teutul Sr! Check out the ALEXOR custom painted bike designed by OCC. Try your skills at DSC's Power of Speed game and w...

 Axis Communications UK launch successful seminar series Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently held a successful Industry Solution Seminar in the UK. Themed around specific market segments, this seminar series, aimed at security installers, presents the wide spectrum of IP-based applications provided by Axis and their partners.The first seminar, held at Highgate House, Northamptonshire, was well attended with fifteen companies represented. Attendees vi...

African prison uses ioimage's video analytics to detect potential escapeesioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, announced that Botswana's Department of Correctional Services has installed ioimage video analytics at its First Offenders Correctional Facility in Gabarone, Botswana to control the movement of prisoners and reduce the number of inmate incidents. The prison, which measures 22,500 sqm, needed a reliable and accurate perimeter protection solution that would integrate with...

 Intrepid Security protects valuable medical exhibits at the Gordon Medical Museum, Guys Hospital Campus, King's College LondonValuable medical exhibits at the Gordon Medical Museum, Guys Hospital Campus, King's College London are being protected by an acousto - magnetic security system installed by Intrepid Security's library and museum division.Security labels supplied by Intrepid Security have been encased within the exhibits and a loop detection system installed around the exit to the m...

Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan deploys Axis network cameras Axis Communications today announced that the Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan is using Axis network cameras to increase public school security in a cost-effective manner. More than 600 network cameras and video encoders are being installed in the district's high schools and ninth grade centres during spring 2009.Located in the suburban Detroit area, Chippewa Valley is the state's 10th largest school district (ou...

 St. Dominic's Sixth Form College reduces CCTV costs with innovative MOBOTIX AG solution from Ecl-ipsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at St. Dominic's Sixth Form College which has substantially improved its CCTV security and reduced running costs. By switching to a digital, hi-res solution implemented and supported by Ecl-ips Ltd, a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, the college has dramatically impr...

Academy® Sports + Outdoors has installed Sony's video surveillance system using IP network security camerasSony announced recently that Academy® Sports + Outdoors, one of the nation's largest sporting goods retailers, has deployed a video surveillance system using IP network security cameras at its new 1.2 million-square-foot-distribution centre located south of Atlanta. The company is using this installation as a pilot project and says it plans to roll out similar installations at...

 Pelco to demonstrate integration with third-party cameras and storage at ISC WestExpanding its commitment to open and integrated systems, Pelco will be demonstrating upcoming integration with third-party camera and storage suppliers at the ISC West 2009 show in Las Vegas.Booth visitors (Pelco Booth #14041) will have the opportunity to see the use of storage onto a fibre-channel SAN, as well as recording, display, and playback of third-party IP cameras with the enterprise-class Endura IP vi...

SANYO's latest cameras with exciting new technologies will be demonstrated at IFSEC 2009  SANYO believe ‘technology' has a key role to play in ensuring that CCTV installers can survive and even prosper during a recession. At IFSEC 2009, SANYO will be demonstrating several new innovative technologies which provide installers with the opportunity to create new business as well as help existing customers take their CCTV systems to a higher level.The technology built into SANYO's VCC-W87...

Avigilon will showcase HD Dome Camera as well as demonstrate Avigilon Control Center 4.0 at ISC WestVisit Avigilon at Booth# 4135 at the upcoming ISC West show in Las Vegas, Nevada between April 1st to 3rd to see a demonstration of the Avigilon HD Dome Camera, the industry's only megapixel dome camera with integrated IR illumination, as well as a demonstration of the latest release of Avigilon Control Center 4.0. With new features to improve performance and manageability, Avigilon Control Cente...

 Lumenera is excited to attend the leading security show ISC West Lumenera is excited to attend the leading security show ISC West. Visit us at booth #40036 to learn about high performance digital cameras from an industry leading developer and manufacturer. Highlights will include intelligent camera models with on board video analytics, VGA through 11 megapixel cameras offering 4X-32X greater resolution than typical CCTV and OEM customised design services. Lumenera offers unrivalled image d...

 Alvarion showcases its end-to-end video surveillance solutions for enhanced public safety and security at ISC WestAlvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, will be showcasing its end-to-end video surveillance solutions for enhanced public safety and security at ISC West, April 1-3 at Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, booth #39038. Additionally, Alvarion experts will provide their perspectives on the market and the future of the technology i...

 Vicon will demonstrate full power of ViconNet 5 as well as showcase its megapixel camera range at IFSECVisitors to Vicon's stand will see a demonstration of the full power of ViconNet 5, the latest version of Vicon's highly acclaimed video management software platform, which enables users to take full advantage of Video over IP.ViconNet 5, which encompasses the latest compression techniques and has built-in intelligent video analytics, can provide complete video system manag...

  Dedicated Micros CCTV security products shortlisted for prestigious IFSEC Security Industry AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after being confirmed as a finalist in three categories of the prestigious IFSEC 2009 Security Industry Awards.The company is shortlisted in the CCTV Product of the Year category for its DV-IP Server with an embedded NetVu Console capability. Dedicated Micros is also in contention for the Integrated Security Produc...

 The latest EverFocus CCTV products will be presented on stand B5 in hall 5 at IFSECAll digital video recorder models with MPEG-4 compression technology are equipped with programmable motion detection, Ethernet interface, e-mail and network alarm functions, local and network PTZ control and a free EverFocus DDNS service enabling users to register their DDNS account directly from the DVR setup.The new "Paragon" DVR series incorporates the latest MPEG-4 compression technology with i...

AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board.Pauline's new role will incorporate her existing responsibilities for the direction of Worldwide Marketing but in addition she will now contribute directly to the overall strategic direction of the Group.Commented Nigel Petrie, AD Group Chairman: "I am delighted that...

 Adam Wiseberg joins Mirasys as ChairmanMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, appointed Adam Wiseberg as group chairman following its Annual General Meeting in Helsinki yesterday. Wiseberg was most recently a main board director at CCTV manufacturer AD Group, where he spent 12 years and helped in growing turnover from under £1 million to nearly £90 million in 5 years, winning widespread industry recogni...

 Hikvision was selected to provide its high-definition DVRs and technical supports to enable the monitoring solutions for the GamesOlympics 2008, celebrated from Aug. 8 to Aug. 24, 2008 in Beijing, China, gathered hundreds of thousands of athletes, state officials, as well as journalists and tourists. Naturally, security is the top priority to guarantee a safe and smooth Olympic Games.ChallengeThe priority in security for Olympics is to have a centralized platform to manage the surveillance...

 Electronic Technology Inc. chose Alvarion's BreezeACCESS VL and BreezeACCESS 900 product lines to build the entire OGL networkThe challengeFor some time, officials in Lenexa wanted to extend the fibre and other wired infrastructure to meet the broadband needs of the growing city, however the cost of expansion proved to be prohibitively high. As a result, city officials sought a cost effective solution to provide wireless broadband access for a public safety network, mobile broadband for mu...

 Alvarion's point-to-point and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS suite extended the sailor networkAfter extensive research, Sailor realized that using broadband wireless technology was the only way to bring multi-megabit speeds to Maryland's 24 counties, many of which are rural. To design and install this point-to-point wireless backbone network, the Sailor Operations Center in Baltimore contracted with Business Information Group (B.I.G.) of York, Pennsylvania. Since providing wireless links...

 Burger King decided to use the Hikvision's digital surveillance products to secure the restaurantBurger King, one of the biggest worldwide fast food chains, has over 11,300 restaurants in 69 countries. And in Glasgow, United Kingdom, approximately 90 percent of Burger King Restaurants are operated by independent franchisees in different locations, which have been providing convenience of food for hundreds of people every day. Ensuring the security of restaurants as well as offering unified...

 Western Digital Corp. announced that it has completed a $65 million cash acquisition of SiliconSystems, IncWestern Digital Corp., a world leader in hard drive storage for computing and consumer electronics applications, announced that it has completed a $65 million cash acquisition of SiliconSystems, Inc., Aliso Viejo, Calif., a leading supplier of solid-state drives for the embedded systems market.Since its inception in 2002, SiliconSystems has sold millions of SiliconDrive® products...

 SAMSUNG | GVI Security's video camera system covers over 70% of one of Mexico's most crime-ridden citiesSAMSUNG | GVI Security recently announced that Naucalpan de Juarez, a city of over 1 million people on the outskirts of Mexico City, is using SAMSUNG | GVI Security cameras to help better police the city, one of Mexico's most industrialized municipalities. Because of the accelerated development of its industry, today Naucalpan is considered one of the most important municipalities i...

  Cost effective Alvarion wireless network  provides connectivity for monitoring trafic in the cityThe challengeAfter consulting Essentia, a value added distributor with expertise in system integration, Molfetta Multiservizi realised that building a wireless broadband network to provide connectivity between the cameras and the control center would be the cheapest, quickest and most cost-effective option.The solutionTo help build the network, Molfetta Multiservizi contacted Alvario...