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50 Axis network cameras monitor more than 30 bars and tobacco shops in the city of PratoMissionThe small merchants of Prato in Tuscany provide services on behalf of the municipality by acting as collection centres. To increase the level of security in and around their stores and facilities, they required the involvement of the local administration. The pressure for increased security led the city of Prato to analyse the possible solutions and technology options.SolutionTo satisfy the merchants'...

Sony IP cameras and RealShot Manager protect the Parliament buildingBackgroundThe Junta General del Principado de Asturias is the autonomous parliament of Asturias in northern Spain. The headquarters of the parliament are located in Oviedo.Customer challenge/ business needsAfter 12 years, the technical services team of the Parliament of Asturias realised that the building's security system needed to be replaced. As the headquarters of the autonomous parliament of the region, the tender...

The Sony video solution in Verbania uses 10 SNC-RX550 cameras, 2 NSR-100s and 3 RSM clientsThe challengeVerbania, the capital of the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, was created when the towns of Intra and Pallanza merged. As one of the most idyllic and famous tourist destinations on Lake Maggiore, the town relies heavily on holidaymakers to fill its streets and generate income.The regular influx of visitors means greater attention must be given to the security of people as they go about their...

   SANYO's VCC-HDN4000P HD network camera won CCTV Product of the Year at the IFSEC 2009 Awards The prestigious award was announced at a ceremony on May 11 at the Metropole Hotel, NEC, which was presented by John Sergeant and was attended by over 500 representatives from the security industry.Commenting on the VCC-HDN4000P winning the highly coveted CCTV Product of the Year award, SANYO's Doug Gwilliams said: "Our design engineers deserve considerable praise for developi...

 Pelco announced the removal of Endura certification requirement for selling Endura EncodersPelco is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, it has removed the Endura certification requirement for selling Endura NET5301T and NET5308T Encoders. Now, Pelco's line of Endura IP video encoders is also available for use with non-Endura recording and management devices.This is good news for customers who want more choices for keeping their existing analogue dome cameras while migrating to...

 Axis Security has promoted Neil Ames to the role of Commercial DirectorAxis Security, one of the country's fastest growing security service providers, has promoted Neil Ames to the role of Commercial Director following the recent strategic merger with Temple Security.Neil joined Axis Security as Commercial Manager in December 2007. He has over 19 years experience in the manned guarding industry, having started as Contract Manager for Security Express at London's Southbank Centre in 1990. I...

The newest technology in ACTi IP Surveillance Solution deployed at LA FOCACCIA Pizza restaurant in ItalyLA FOCACCIA is a family-owned Pizza restaurant located in Naples, Italy. During the daytime, more than 1000 students visit LA FOCACCIA for its delicious hand-made pizza. The store is always very crowded so it is impossible to keep an eye on every customer entering the shop. Safety is always the first concern for the owner. Even if it is after regular business hours, the owner still has to...

 AD Network Video subsidiary introduced for intelligent  enterprise surveillance solutionsCCTV specialist AD Group launched its new AD Network Video service at IFSEC 2009. The company's AD Network Video subsidiary has been aligned so it can draw upon AD Group's world leading NetVu Connected video technology to deliver integrated enterprise level security and safety solutions, specifically targeted at consultants, integrators and end users, across the EMEA region.Representing all A...

  Alan Lefford, new Director of Video Solutions  at AD GroupCCTV specialist AD Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Lefford as its Director of Video Solutions who will be responsible for bringing to market, combined, AD Group product solutions through the new AD Network Video service which he will head-up.Alan's focus is to be primarily on the EMEA region and he was much in evidence at IFSEC 2009 where AD Network Video had its own high profile stand. Representing...

 Jill Yankow, won a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix at ISC westThere was a new buzz going around at ISC West in Las Vegas this year. It was the sound of text messages containing winning Power Numbers for several lucky attendees who had enrolled in Altronix's text-to-win promotion, the first of its kind for the industry.One winner, Jill Yankow, walked away with a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix. "This was another intuitive idea from Altronix," said Ms. Yankow. "T...

Q24M features a double frame rate, a distortion-corrected 180° panorama view and integrated video storageMobotix, a manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems, presents the new Q24M hemispheric camera which replaces the Q22M model. Special features include a more powerful microprocessor and an optimised system platform attaining twice the image frame rate as before. Even 3.1 megapixel camera images can now be transferred at a rate of up to 20 frames per second and megapix...

   Each fast food chain presents different security challenges End User: Pizza Properties and QSR Burgers Pizza Properties, Inc. and QSR Burgers, LLC are in the limited service family dining segment of the hospitality industry doing business under the name of its pizza and entertainment and fast food hamburger franchises. The company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and owns 40 Peter Piper Pizza and 34 Burger King franchises throughout the state. The restaurant ch...

 Avigilon joins Open Network Video Interface Forum, expanding support for third party IP camerasAvigilon recently announced that the company has joined the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) enabling the integration of ONVIF standards-compliant IP cameras with Avigilon's award winning Control Center High Definition surveillance software. Established in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation, ONVIF is a global and open industry forum that is committ...

 All seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's OcularisBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis. Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class solution for video detection,...

  Pelco is hosting informative sessions on the latest IP technology across the countryPelco is taking its innovative IP video security solutions on the road. According to Pelco management, the 2009 Pelco IP Products Road Show is the fastest way for customers to get up to speed on the technologies that will drive the industry for years to come."We are encouraging folks to sign up for their chance to plug into the power of Pelco IP in a town near them," says Paul Novak, Vice Pr...

 Cliff Holtz, Pelco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to manage Pelco Global Sales OperationsPelco officials have announced that effective immediately, organisational responsibility for Pelco Global Sales Operations will now be managed by Cliff Holtz, Pelco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales. The Pelco Global Sales Operations Department, led by John Roman, Director of Global Sales Operations will now report directly to Mr. Holtz."In an effort better to serve our global custo...

  ioimage opens up a new office in Beijing to accomodate demand ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that it has opened an office in Beijing to support growing demand of its products and to better support partners and end users in China.  The Chinese video surveillance sector is predicted to exceed $3 billion by 2012, according to IMS Research. ioimage partners with Tung Po, Bellsent and Honeywell with several installat...

 Universal Security Systems impressed NSI by quality of projectThe NSI is the leading approvals and certification body that assesses security installers, and Universal impressed in workmanship, use of new technology and sound design practice as well documentation quality and customer care.James Crouch, a director and founder of Universal, said: "Ensuring that operational methods are documented scrupulously is a roots-up part of our culture and internal processes are...

Award winner Kim Guthrie (right) with  Deputy Chief Constable Andy Parker of Warwickshire Police (left)Excellence in crime prevention was celebrated at the Annual Raid-control Awards dinner held by BSIA on Thursday 7th May. Three awards were presented to individuals for their "Outstanding achievement in promoting the Raid-control concept."Raid-control Chairman, John Birkenshaw, comments: "Raid-control is proud to honour this year's award winners. Without the hard wo...

  The Shougang Group, Caofeidian Coal Wharf and the Ore Wharf are all customers of Zenitel Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, is pleased to confirm its contribution to Caofeidian, mapped to become China's largest steel production base by 2010. Uniquely, the site has been designated as a model for the country's environment friendly industrial base and is set to recycle 99.5 percent of its solid waste and 99.7 percent o...

   Millwall FC's stadium ground has thirty-eight dome cameras Thirty-eight dome cameras are deployed at carefully selected locations both inside and outside Millwall FC's ground, known as "The Den", to monitor crowd activity and to ensure everyone visiting the club on match days can do so in a safe environment. The images from the dome cameras, which were installed five years ago at the South East London stadium, were until recently recorded on S-VHS analogue video r...

 VIVOTEK's network cameras installed at National Gallery of AustraliaMissionNational Gallery of Australia (NGA), home to numerous exquisite and valuable artworks, is a thrilling work of art with subtle exterior and delicate interior design. Initially, a CCTV system was employed to protect gallery assets, but monitoring of the gigantic gallery remained difficult and inefficient. Because the interior of the gallery is frequently changed to accommodate a variety of exhibitions, the CCTV c...

 Nobody was able to win Bosch IVA Challenge at ISC West 2009 The final score for the latest Bosch IVA Challenge was Bosch IVA: 1,870 ... Challengers: 0.That's right -1,870 people tried to get past Bosch IVA on the football field of dreams at ISC West. And not one was successful! So far, over 6,500 people have tried to get past the Bosch IVA in a variety of challenges ...Speaking of standing up to challenges, the EX49 Camera was hit so hard with a mallet that the table underneath it col...

The recent ASIS International Security Conference took place in Montreux, Switzeralnd, in April 2009The ASIS International 8th European Security Conference took place on 26-29 April at Montreux Music & Convention Centre in Montreux, Switzerland. 312 security professionals, corporate executives, consultants, and officials from 44 different countries attended 30 high-level educational sessions on topics ranging from supply chain security to convergence of physical security and IT. Although due...

 From left to right: Breda Kenealy, sales manager IFSEC South Africa; Lester Potter, sales director Siemens; John Sergeant, broadcaster and authorSiemens has been awarded a prestigious IFSEC Security Industry Award in recognition of its innovative ‘state of the art' car parking solution for Heathrow's Terminal 5. Widely regarded as the industry's premier event, the Awards celebrate best practice and acknowledge the products and technological advances which are shaping the industry. Th...

 Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client integrates with the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding AcceleratorMatrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, recently announced a partnership with Milestone Systems to provide enhanced surveillance solution performance to the security market. Matrox and Milestone will be launching this collaboration through an integration of the Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client with the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding...

 Pelco, configures IP and megapixel cameras for use with Mirasys networked video recorder systemsMirasys has announced that its customers will now be able to use Pelco's high quality IP and megapixel cameras in conjunction with Mirasys recorders. Pelco's IP drivers are available as standard in the newest versions of Mirasys NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise, while the previous versions of Mirasys recorders are easy to update with the latest software upgrades. Pelco and Mirasys both have a wid...

  Arecont Vision announces their collaborative effort with Genius Vision Digital, Inc. (GVD) Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology, announces their collaborative effort with Genius Vision Digital, Inc. (GVD). The joint effort confirms interoperability of Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cameras, offering a highly efficient megapixel surveillance solution on GVD's popular M630-1000 Enterprise Level HD NVR platform. "Our cooperative effort wi...

 Expansion of partner programme helps Sony resellers to embrace new security solutions Sony Professional today reinforced its commitment to its reseller community through the expansion of its partner programme. Sony believes that working more closely with its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community will encourage innovation in the security market and the uptake of new products, enabling partners to grow their businesses more effectively.  To date the support scheme has encoura...

 15th Anniversary is definitely an important milestone of TeleEye GroupFounded in 1994 by the City University of Hong Kong and a group of engineering researchers, the TeleEye Group has stepped into its 15th year of innovation. Since the very beginning, TeleEye Group has been engaged in the development, sales and marketing of innovative network CCTV and DVR that make use of advanced signal processing technologies. This lead TeleEye Group to become one of the leading world-class suppliers of...