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 Axxon&Friends aims to attract all members of the UK security industry Axxon&Friends is aiming to attract a mixture of traditional security installers, network integrators, systems integrators, specifiers, consultants and vendors with a view to rapidly grow its market share in the UK.  Specific focus will be on helping those involved in analogue-IP hybrid projects which still dominate the UK professional security market. Axxon&Friends will be geared to building collabo...

 Sony's new SNT-EX/EP series of video encoders will help users integrate analogue and IPSony recently reaffirmed its commitment to helping customers move from analogue to IP technology. Announcing the launch of the new SNT-EX/EP Series of video encoders, Sony brings a true hybrid offering to market that allows users to seamlessly integrate analogue and IP. Significantly the new range makes it possible for anyone using an analogue system to access the image improvements normally associated w...

Becky Zhou has been promoted to Arecont Vision's Director of Sales, Asia PacificArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces three new sales management appointments to improve channel support and work with Arecont Vision's reseller partners to meet growing demand for the unparalleled image quality and resolution available with megapixel video. One addition and two promotions within the sales management team will substantially strengthen Arecont Vision's...

The House of Representatives establish a new grant program dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plantsThe House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a key legislative priority of the Security Industry Association (SIA): the establishment of a new grant programme dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plants.The "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2868) would, among other things, create a wastewater treatment plant securit...

Surveon reveals a professional, cost effective network video recorder, NVR1000Surveon, provider of IP-based surveillance, reveals a professional, cost effective network video recorder. Employing the up-to-date IP video surveillance technologies, Surveon NVR1000 features the most needed functions and offers an option for external storage expansion to meet the requirement for long-time recording. It is an ideal solution of IP video surveillance for small and medium businesses that require rem...

Universal Systems Solutions to introduce a new range of wireless mobile security street lightsUniversal Systems Solutions (USS), the bespoke security solutions supplier based in the North East of England, recently announced the introduction of a new range of wireless mobile security street lights, equipped with Sony Professional's SNC-RZ50P pan tilt zoom (PTZ) IP video security cameras. The detachable security-enabled lantern heads, which can be fitted to and powered by any streetlamp,...

Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system Honeywell has been chosen to assist one of the country's most historic and iconic sports venues implement security measures that will allow it to maintain a free-flowing public setting while providing a safe and secure environment. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system to ensure better con...

Suprema provided over 120 units of BioStation and BioEntry Plus fingerprint systems at Jinnah AirportCustomer backgroundCAA is a public sector autonomous organisation that works under the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Pakistan. CAA handles all kinds of civil aviation related activities including regulatory, air traffic services, infrastructure and commercial development of the airports. In response to recent international regulation and security requirements on transportation...

Mr. John Steen, Vice President of Strategic Accounts Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces Mr. John Steen as their new Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this new position, Mr. Steen will be responsible for Arecont Vision's global distributor and system integrator business with a primary focus in the Americas."I am pleased to announce John's appointment to this new position of Vice President of Strategic Accounts. His wealth of industr...

Banco Caja Social y Colmena (BCSC) deploys the March Networks solution to support 2,800 cameras March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that a seventh financial institution in Colombia has standardised on the company's networked video management systems for enhanced security and loss prevention.Banco Caja Social y Colmena (BCSC) is deploying the March Networks solution to support 2,800 cameras installed across its 280 banking branches and 450...

 Milestone Systems hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Roger Meier as Regional Sales Manager in Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany.Strengthening its presence in the core of the European market, Milestone Systems today announced two new managers for the DACH region whose focus will be to...

Event provided comprehensive offering of products, education and networking for the Northeast security marketThis year's ISC East realised an increase in attendance, contradicting the trending of nearly all security events in 2009. With the official results of the third-party attendance audit still pending, this year's preliminary results showed just over 6,000 buyers in attendance at ISC East, held October 28-29, 2009 in New York City, a 1% increase from the 2008 event. Reflecting the growing n...

 Bosch DiBos CCTV system protects Glastonbury Festival  from the threat of crime including theftMore than 170,000 festival-goers at Glastonbury have been protected from the threat of crime including theft thanks to a CCTV system that relies on Bosch DiBos DVRs.The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre,...

According to SIA, GSA Schedule Programme can offer big savings to local governmentsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched an initiative in which it is asking state legislators to allow local government purchases of security and life safety products through the GSA schedule programme.The General Services Administration (GSA) has long made products available to the federal government at the lowest price through its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) programme. In 2008, Congress passed a b...

Raid-control expands robbery deterrent package in response to new crime trend Raid-control - the national crime prevention initiative backed by the British Security Industry Association - has expanded its robbery deterrent package to include the protection of tobacco products within cigarette gantries in response to a new crime trend that retailers are experiencing.Criminals are targeting the cigarette gantries within several convenience store chains and demand that the person behind the co...

By using the very latest state-of-the-art security cameras, alongside intelligent software, transport locations can provide the public with a level of protection and security that instils confidence in their safety. Sony video and surveillance cameras are the very latest in innovation and technology for capturing clear, blur-free images and video. The network-based video cameras can run on legacy or IP infrastructures and provide a powerful tool for maintaining public safety and well-being. T...

About Reading Borough Council Reading has a vibrant economy with a forecast of sustained growth. The Borough Council has well-established partnerships with the city's business community and is constantly working to shape the future of the town and its infrastructure. A fully integrated transport network is considered essential, and the council is currently involved in an ongoing program for the development of Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) in the city. About Alvarion partner, Metranet...

Beijing Metro is a rapid transit rail system that has served downtown Beijing and its outlying suburbs since 1969. Today, its four separate lines (Lines 1, 2, 5, and 13), traversing more than 122 kilometres, help about 2.6 million commuters get to their destinations every day. At more than 31 kilometres long, Line 1 is the longest east-west subway line in the system. Line 2, known as the "Loop Line," was built on the site of the original Beijing city wall and spans more than 23 kilometres to for...

The products The STREAM 5Ghz Wireless product range can provide up to 80mbps across a distance of up to 60KM. These highly secure and reliable links offer a low cost alternative to fibre lines and their high bandwidth and versatility means they have endless applications when it comes to transport. The requirements The customers aim was to improve the safety of the public when using the South Korean subway system. Of particular importance was trackside safety and the visibility of the platform...

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan brings domain expertise to leading intelligence and investigation solution vendori2, Inc., the global leader in intelligence and investigation solutions for law enforcement, national security, defence and commercial security, recently announced that law enforcement and intelligence veteran Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has joined i2's Board of Directors. With a 30-year history in the industry, Kiernan is well-respected for her ability to translate national-level requirements into pra...

Axis advises retailers to use latest surveillance to keep shoplifting to minimum during holiday seasonThe six weeks from mid-November to the end of December is peak season for shoplifters. Up to 80 per cent of a whole year's shoplifting takes place in the run up to the festive period and the British Retail Consortium estimates that the total cost of retail crime, including costs for stolen goods, vandalism and measures from CCTV to security guards, is about £2bn a year. And with the knock-...

Safety and Security Asia was jointly held with "Homeland Security Asia 2009" and "Fire & Rescue Asia 2009"Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009" at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 30. The event which marked the 20th anniversary of Safety and Security Asia was jointly held with "Homeland Security Asia 200...

BSIA welcomes another significant reduction in false alarms across England, Wales and Northern IrelandThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed another significant reduction in false alarms across England, Wales and Northern Ireland following the release of figures from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). The figures demonstrate a 13.9% reduction in police attendance to false alarms over the last year.Tim Geddes, the BSIA's Security Systems Section Chairman,...

Vivotek products give CPCC managers centralised and remote management capabilitiesMissionChina Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (CPCC), China's largest oil refinery, recently decided to install a surveillance system in its gas stations across the nation. Most of CPCC's gas stations are located outdoors and are hence likely to suffer from poor lighting conditions at night. Thus, the company demanded a system capable of coping with lighting changes to ensure clear image quality day and night. Ad...

IDTECK has successfully delivered the state of the art access control system for the U-CityIDTECK has successfully delivered the state of the art access control system for the U-City, the latest development made by the city of Seongnam in Korea. Short for ‘ubiquitous city', the U-City is to suit the needs of the 21st century society as the one-stop business and administrative affair solution for the residence of the Seongnam city.U-City is equipped with IDTECK Smart Card Access Control Sys...

Muskogee Community Hospital decided to invest in the Avigilon HD surveillance system to secure facilityChallengeDeploy a powerful and cost-effective surveillance system to monitor hospital construction site and leverage for hospital facility surveillance upon completion.SolutionMuskogee Community Hospital installed the Avigilon HD surveillance system, including Avigilon HD cameras ranging from two to five megapixels, at the hospital's construction site to monitor for criminal activity and to sur...

VIVOTEK integrated with NUUO to offer the highest level of security for the national intelligence centerMissionThe Secretariat of Strategic Intelligence (SIE), formed by the Guatemala National Ministry of Interior, is responsible for national defence and intelligence. As a strategic intelligence provider to the President and the National Council of Security, protection at the institute is crucially important. VIVOTEK FD7131 fixed dome network cameras integrated with NUUO's NVR solutions were rec...

23 Axis network cameras were installed at the University, 17 of which were placed at the School of LawMissionThe University of Bari "Aldo Moro," whose main campus is located in the city of Bari, is an Italian public university founded in 1925. With over 60,000 students, it is the main university of Puglia, and one of the major Italian universities. The University comprises fifteen schools of studies, offering 150 Bachelor's Degrees; it also houses many libraries and media centres that...

  Jacques Charron, President of K2 Geospatial and Benoit Georis, CEO, Keeneo signed a partnershipOn October 24, K2 Geospatial (K2) and Keeneo signed a partnership agreement for the distribution and support of Keeneo's video analytics software products.Keeneo provides Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) solutions that are adapted to customer security and operational logistic needs to help monitor and manage in real-time the video streams from video surveillance cameras.. ...

 UTC Fire & Security set to enhance status with the acquisition of GE Security  United Technologies Corp., recently announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE for $1.82 billion. The closing is pending regulatory approvals. GE Security, part of GE Technology Infrastructure, supplies security and life safety technologies through a broad product portfolio for commercial and residential applications that include fire detection and life safet...