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Established in 1919, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., also known as "K" Line, is the tenth largest shipping company in the world. Based in Japan, they specialise in marine transportation. One of the key locations that "K" Line operates is Port of Tokyo, one of the largest and busiest ports in Japan. Tens of thousand tons of goods are brought in and out at Shinagawa Container Terminal on a daily basis along with several hundred workers. The challenge at sea port In light of the increase in incidents...

During live demo participants had a chance to appreciate the easy installation of Axxon Smart PRO AxxonSoft, a leading developer of open physical security information management platform and intelligent video management software, and Vivotek, one of the largest manufacturers of IP cameras and video surveillance equipment, held a joint presentation of their solutions on 13 June in Cologne, Germany. The day started off with a presentation from Mr. Stefan Savoliy, General Direc...

Network Rail was keen to improve the overall coverage Reading train station is set to become the first station in the UK to benefit from HD TV quality IP-based surveillance. Network Rail has awarded Certificates of Acceptance to a range of IP cameras from Axis Communications to significantly improve coverage at the station and provide a safer environment for rail staff and customers. Reading station's new IP-based CCTV surveillance system is currently being rolled out as part...

Arecont Vision's AV8185DN SurroundVideo® panoramic cameras were installed at the entrances Arecont Vision megapixel cameras ensure peace of mind for the Police Department in Monroe, New York. The state-of-the-art video surveillance solution provides proactive security, protects the department from liability claims and monitors prisoners 24/7 from the time they enter the police department building until they leave. Located on the main street in the Village of Monroe, the P...

Margarete Betger will focus on the Easteren Europe sales area Margarete Betger has recently joined Geutebruck as an area sales manager.  Her role is focused on the Eastern European sales area and on strengthening and expanding the Geutebruck partner network there.  A graduate photographic engineer, Ms Betger (34) has 5 years experience in Eastern European sales which she gained with another well-known CCTV supplier.  She therefore brings to the task both a speci...

This product is only available in the US Honeywell recently released the Wi-Fi version of Tuxedo Touch™, a touchscreen security and automation controller with Z-Wave® functionality. Wi-Fi eliminates the need to run a CAT5 when connecting to a local area network—an enhancement that greatly simplifies the installation process while saving dealers time and labour. Tuxedo Touch features a bright, full-colour, 7-inch display and uses a built-in controller that can communicate with u...

Bosch's IP products are compatible with the ONVIF standard for open interoperability On the invitation of its strategic software partner, Bosch Security Systems was one of the industry’s leading players at the recent Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days. Held in Abu Dhabi, this road show consisted of several seminars focusing on the value of open platform IP security systems in all their many forms. The seminar and accompanying exhibition provided an excellen...

The L-HOT MWIR demonstrator mets system integrators requirements to reduce SWaP in military equipment Sofradir, the number one developer and manufacturer of a key class of infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, demonstrated at Eurosatory, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris, a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly (IDCA) that offers a significantly improved detecti...

The research report categorizes "Home Security Solution Market" on the basis of different technologies ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Home Security Solutions Market - Global Forecast and Analysis 2012 -2017". Security, as such, is becoming a huge market worldwide; mainly due to the rising crime rates in different parts of the world. As a result, the electronic se...

The ACM5504-5-G-I provides a single point of access, monitoring and control for IP security cameras and computers Opengear announced recently that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named the ACM5504-5-G-I Remote Infrastructure Management Gateway the winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Most Innovative IT Hardware category. These prestigious awards from Network Products Guide are the...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented indoor fixed mini domes that offer an affordably priced HDTV surveillance solution for retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. "The new AXIS M30 Network Cameras are small, easy to install on either walls or ceilings and competitively priced with superb HDTV performance," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "Together with their support for the easy-to-use AXIS Camer...

The panelists discussed on interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products held a roundtable panel discussion at the recent IFSEC International trade show that examined interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices as part of its security industry education efforts. Led by Editor Mark Rowe of Professional Security Magazine, the panel discussed the marke...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The VB-30 takes multiple analogue video inputs or IP camera inputs, 12v power inputs and uses Vemotion technology to compress and transmit live video over a variety of networks including low bandwidth networks such as GPRS and 3G, back to a control room and, optionally, out to other remotely deployed operatives. T...

The workshop delivers detailed information by leading industry experts In its 10th anniversary year Transport Security Expo, the industry leading annual gathering of security professionals within the industry, recently unveiled an expanded workshop programme for its forthcoming event. These knowledge centric seminars deliver a rich source of detailed information presented by leading industry experts and the programme has been expanded by popular demand. Reflecting concern exp...

Activity Controlled Framerate (ACF) on all IndigoVision cameras reduces overall network traffic Staff at the ORLEN Lietuva oil refinery in Mazeikiai, Lithuania, now have access to new information on their huge territory that was previously impossible to gather. Thanks to IndigoVision’s distributed architecture and IP Video solution, the refinery has been able to add cameras in distant areas that couldn’t be reached until now, while staff can view more video streams...

This latest ranking moves Samsung's market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011 In a security camera market estimated by IMS Research to be worth approximately $1.451 billion in 2011, Samsung Techwin America is ranked 2nd in terms of analogue camera market share and 5th in overall camera share. This latest ranking moves Samsung up from the number six overall position it held in 2010, and increases its market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011. A similar boost was seen...

The latest addition to the Samsung SRD series of DVRs, the SRD-442, is designed to provide an economic and space saving recording solution for retail, office and residential type environments. The compact SRD-442 is a four channel DVR with a built-in 4.3” touch-screen LCD monitor for convenient viewing of live or recorded video. It can record at CIF resolution in real time across all its four channels and in the event of an alarm, selected channels can switch to 4CIF resolution recording....

70 Arecont Vision AV2105 Ip based cameras were used for the city surveillance project Customer The city of Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea, with its population of nearly 200,000 citizens, desired a new video surveillance system that was exceptional in capturing clear images of the numbers and letters on license plates. Vehicles are commonly used by people committing crimes and the government sought a system that could recognise a license plate number and lead to an arrest. Ulju-...

Fast speeds, high performance and system intelligence are just a few of the features available on new Video Optimized Ethernet Switches introduced recently by Samsung Techwin America. Developed in-house to maintain cost competitiveness, the new Samsung iES4028FP L2 and the iBG2016 L3 Ethernet Switches provide PoE and/or non-PoE switching ports in a single RU chassis with a choice of 10/100/1000 uplink speeds as well as a full suite of WAN connectivity. Advanced QoS (quality of service) features...

AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...

Compro IP540 IP megapixel camera with 1/3 inch chip Introduction   Japan is not only known for its creative products and love of sushi. In Tokyo alone, there are approximately 160,000 restaurants and dozens of supermarket chains. It goes without saying that competition is fierce, and many small businesses are trying to improve operation efficiency and customer service by adopting new technologies.   Customer satisfaction is instrumental to improving the bottom...

Website to have specifications for key sectors, such as transport, utilities and public space Security systems integration specialist Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Quadnetics Group, has launched a new look website designed to highlight the specific solutions available for key sectors – www.qsg.co.uk. ­ Professionals working in transport, utilities, public space, banking, high security, the commercial sector and for the police, will be able to visit their ow...

Any organisation considering utilising IP cameras absolutely must choose a product that is both easily installed and easily maintained. As for installation, the initial focusing of the lens generally requires two technicians - one to physically adjust the lens and the other to view the trial-and-error results on a monitor. Hikvision’s latest camera series, incorporating a motorised vari-focal lens with remote zoom and One-Touch Focus technology, directly addresses this slow and cumbersome...

Melter installed 50 Vivotek network cameras on its premises Background Melter S.A. de C.V. (Corporation) located in Monterrey, México manufactures water cooled components for the steel industry. Founded in 1990, Melter has quickly grown as an international exporter of water cooled components, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, formed heads and heat recuperators. Over 60% of Melter’s production is exported to the USA, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and Sou...

Panasonic solutions for business are aligned with multiple vertical market and practice areas Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently outlined key elements and organisational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organisation, initially announced in January, i...

Honeywell will also display its latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution Honeywell recently announced its participation at IFSEC South Africa 2012 from 19th – 21st June at Hall 2 - Stand A05 in the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. Visitors to the stand will be able to see first-hand the latest products and solutions from Honeywell, and the opportunities and benefits that they can bring to their business. Honeywell’s latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution is...

SeSys' innovative Torch camera has been deployed in counter terror situations across the globe MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOB...

SCADA system by Sicura at Medway is a GUI which interacts with various subsystems Working with its sister company Vital Technology (VT), Sicura Systems has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent for Medway Council. The solution has drawn on the versatility of the companies that work together to make up Vital Services Group. The works at Medway have been a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

Bolshoi Theatre installed 350 indoor and outdoor Bosch  cameras When Moscow’s famous Bolshoi Theatre was refurbished between 2005 and 2011, Bosch was assigned to develop and install a state-of-the-art security system including fire prevention, public address, evacuation and video surveillance technologies. The new system was supposed to provide not only a comprehensive, interoperable network but also to be as unobtrusive as possible – blending in with the buil...