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Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division appoints Claudemir Martins as Application Engineer Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Claudemir Martins has been hired as the new Application Engineer for the South Cone region of Latin America. Claudemir is responsible for all technical support for customers located in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile."Claudemir's technical background along with...

Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovativeIn a recent study on state-of-the-art solutions in video surveillance technology, Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovative developments in high resolution video surveillance. In Frost & Sullivan's ongoing coverage of electronic security products and end-user markets, the world's first 360-degree, low profile, and high resoluti...

Honeywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley StadiumHoneywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley Stadium in North London. The seminars are part of a new initiative which will see Honeywell work closely with industry consultants, providing ongoing learning opportunities and equipping them with the tools and knowledge required to be successful. They also aim to develop relationships and...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control centre-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more- that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security...

 Glasgow Science Centre improves security with IndigoVision IP Network solutionThe Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analogue/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49-camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation.Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Tec...

Rapid innovation has led to the availability of new security products that are based on IP formats and HD technologyWith greater monitoring capabilities than the traditional standard definition analogue products on the market, new security products are transforming video surveillance and record management in this industry. Yet there is reluctance to adopt these new technologies. Concern about the difficulties associated with moving from a traditional analogue to IP-based system, or standard defi...

  Milestone Systems continues for the fifth year in a row as the world leader for open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems once again stands out as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software, according to the latest IMS Research report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition. The report found that Milestone Systems has retained its top position of the last half decade in similar categories and gained additio...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organisation for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

 Stephen Jones, new Sales Manager at Milestone SystemsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired security industry professional Stephen Jones as Northern Regional Manager in the United Kingdom.In response to continued growth and development of the partner channel and customer base in the UK, Milestone Systems Ltd. has hired Stephen Jones as Sales Manager for the Northern region. The uptake of IP technology in the physical security sector is creat...

Executive summary The increasing value of images produced by CCTV cameras as admissible evidence by police forces in court was a driving factor in the Metropolitan Police's decision to deploy a mobile CCTV van around its Westminster constituency. Capturing high definition images of any incidents, as well as proving a deterrent to any would-be criminals, the van can be deployed to cover any eventuality the police come across. Customer challenge Police in London manage a variety of different th...

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is using IQinVision megapixel technology"Deterrence is great," said Tim Dame, Investigator for the MassDEP Environmental Strike Force, "but our primary job is to catch people and prosecute them." And catching Bad Guys is exactly what the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is doing using IQinVision megapixel technology:In just over three years, operating on a limited budget, and managing the project on a ve...

Samsung Techwin appoints Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service CentresSamsung Techwin has appointed Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service Centres for the full range of Samsung Techwin professional security products.Commenting on the partnership which has been established between the two companies, Gary Fletcher-Moore, European Technical Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe said: "Whilst all of our products are proving...

Few would argue that the history of Video Content Analysis - also known as Intelligent Video Analytics - has been a smooth one. The reality, in a significant number of cases for the early adopters - such as retailers - has been systems applied incorrectly, not fit-for-purpose, or simply failing to deliver the in-use performance which specifiers and end users had initially hoped for.Following, what in many ways was a false dawn for Video Content Analysis it is perfectly understandable that there...

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...

Andel's Hotel Lodz adopt VIVOTEK IP surveillance solutions to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties MissionAndel's Hotel Lodz is a 4-star deluxe design hotel in Lodz, Poland's second largest city. Conveniently located in the city center and on the grounds of the Manufaktura art and culture center, the hotel offers a perfect environment for vacation or business conference. In order to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties, the manager planned to install a survei...

 New location expands operations and support for growing EMEA market IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, today announced the relocation of its EMEA office to Amsterdam, Holland. The new strategic location will allow the company to better serve its technology and integrator partners and end users in the expanding region."As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, IQinVision is pleased to annou...

  HDcctv Alliance announces China Security & Surveillance Technology joins as charter voting memberHDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced today that China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc., a leading provider of surveillance technology, has joined the Alliance as the only Charter Voting Member in the People’s Republic of China. The aim of the All...

Axis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the categoryAxis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipmen...

Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category of vendors providing video surveillance equipment Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report, "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surv...

   The TSS solution is integrated into a high visibility Mercedes Sprinter van operated by Safer Swansea A PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV system from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has been successfully deployed to address specific crime and disorder issues in the Swansea area of South Wales, ranging from illegal off-road bikers to underage drinking and anti-social behaviour.The state-of-the-art TSS solution is integrated into a high visibility Mercedes Sprinter van op...

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

Mission In recent years, the Government of Extremadura has been developing a social communication strategy with the aim of fostering and promoting the most notable aspects of the historic and artistic heritage of its communities. It comes as no surprise that in this community, which is a European hotbed for open-source software development, technology is one of the building blocks on which this strategy is based. Technology is applied in order to enhance the quality and speed of communications...

Honeywell announced that its new Active Alert® v4.7 video analytics solution, has been evaluated by the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) and has been confirmed as an Imagery Library for Intelligent Detection Systems (i-LIDS®) approved system both as a primary detection system for operational alert use and as an approved event based recording system for sterile zone monitoring applications. Active Alert v4.7 is therefore now approved for government use in applications...

The challengeThe Crime and Disorder Act was introduced in the UK in 1998. This placed a duty on local government and other organizations to work to reduce crime and the fear of crime.Swindon neighbourhood groups were dissatisfied with the level of property vandalism, drug-related crime and general safety of residents within their area. The five Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cabled systems operated by the Swindon Borough Council plainly weren't adequate to monitor and protect crime areas withi...

Wigan Town centre experiences the same anti-social problems as every small town in the country and when the existing camera network was in need of upgrading, Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras for the project. Wigan Council approached UIS as it has proven expertise on a number of previous installations, including work on several high schools in the area and the town centre.The entire 500 plus camera network that covers the...

Joined-up thinking is essential to getting the best out of CCTV, is the message from the BSIAJoined-up thinking is essential to getting the best out of CCTV, is the message from the British Security Industry Association in the wake of a report from the Metropolitan Police Service which highlights concerns around the number of crimes the Police solved using the technology."Headline figures from the Met indicate that CCTV is not directly solving as many crimes as the Police would like,"...

Siemens has provided a technically advanced integrated security solution for The Telford Shopping CentreSiemens has provided a technically advanced integrated security solution for what is set to become one of the major retail, leisure and residential destinations in the West Midlands, The Telford Shopping Centre.Dating back to 1973, the original Telford mall opened with just 24 shops. Reflecting the area's rapid population growth, the centre has expanded and is now home to over 160 stores inclu...

Shopping centre installed the AXIS 209 Fixed Dome camera featuring the Traffic Central People CounterAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market enables leading Irish commercial property consultants, Mason, Owen & Lyons to provide its retail clients with accurate, real-time data about the number of people entering or exiting its premises to help gauge buying behaviour.Mason, Owen & Lyons has successfully piloted the Traffic Central(tm) People Counter at The Mulling...