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  President seeks reduced funding for transit, ports, and school programs President Obama's budget proposal includes ill-advised and disappointing reductions in funding for crucial physical security programs, Security Industry Association (SIA) officials said on Monday.Obama's fiscal year 2010 budget would cut hundreds of millions of dollars from transit, port and school security programs and provide them with much less money than the amount authorised by Congress or recommended in rec...

The Four Points has recently installed 139 Arecont Vision cameras covering large areasMegapixel IP cameras from Arecont Vision provide detailed, crystal clear images covering large areas at the new Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kuching, Malaysia, owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., of White Plains, N.Y., one of the world's largest hotel companies. The Four Points has recently installed 139 Arecont Vision cameras, for both live monitoring and to enable operators t...

 Winner Mohammed Farooq with his award, BSIA Chaiman, Stuart Lowden and HRH Prince Michael of Kent The British Security Industry Association's Meet the Buyers event at IFSEC saw the presentation of a BSIA Chairman's Award for Services to Exporting to Mohammed Farooq, Commercial Officer to Saudi Arabia.The BSIA's Chairman's Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the work of the British security industry and are usually presented at the Association's Annual Luncheon in July. This year...

 New range of hybrid encoders converts analogue signals to IP, easing transition in the video security market Sony Professional recently announced the launch of a new encoder series. Committed to encouraging the adoption of IP technology in the video security market, the new encoders can be used to convert signals from analogue to IP enabling customers to move from analogue to IP without having to replace their existing security infrastructure. Visitors to hall 4 stand J10 at IFSEC&nbs...

 Veracity and Ditek announce partnership to inform about the need to use surge protection devices for POEVeracity and Ditek are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to inform their customer base about the need to consider- and use- surge protection devices when using POE.If you think this is not something that is needed, read the story below... "Nightmare on I.T.  Street - A True Story!"A major Southeastern University installed network-integrated IP cameras acr...

  The partnership promotes open-platform IP systems with enhanced storage capabilitiesPivot3®, Inc, the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, and Mirasys, a fast-growing provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, today announced that they are joining forces to bring the benefits of their combined open-platform video solutions to the European market.  The companies are demonstrating the interoperability of their products at IFSEC this we...

artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functionsFrom 11th to 14th May the IFSEC is taking place in Birmingham and artec technologies will be part of this significant exhibition as a co-exhibitor at the stand of Basler Vision Technologies (stand no F160, Hall 4). artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functions. Visitors to IFSEC 2009 can expect Basler to present the entire...

The CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by ViconThe CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by Vicon.Delegates to the CCTV User Group conference were invited by Vicon to join in a friendly golf competition at the impressive Marriott Worsley course in Manchester."It was great to see so many members of the CCTV User Group relax and enjoy themselves whilst  at the same time taking the opport...

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...

 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...

 TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring systemImportance of Securing Products in HypermarketTESCO is one of the most popular hypermarkets in Europe. Most of the TESCO hypermarkets come with at least over 30,000 sq. ft. Illegal acts, such as shoplifting, will easily occur in such a large store. Thus, security problem has always been an important issue to TESCO. TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring system, and safeguards the store...

MxEasy provides for quick setup and efficient use of a video security system with up to 16 MOBOTIX camerasThe new intuitive user interface MxEasy provides for quick setup and efficient use of a video security system with up to 16 MOBOTIX cameras. This innovative application is the proper choice for all small and compact camera networks of private and commercial users. MxEasy finds all existing MOBOTIX cameras and automatically conducts the initial configuration of the devices. You do not need an...

 Xtralis makes significant investment in website and partner extranets, making it easier to specify and sell Xtralis SolutionsXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today announced the complete redesign of its website, www.xtralis.com, with a strong focus on supporting its growing partner ecosystem. In addition to detailed information on Xtralis solutions and industry expertise, the site now supports two partner extranets for partners that sell i...

  ioimage's video analytics solution implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) to detect intruders, including terroristsioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced that its video analytics solution was implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) near Kyoto to detect intruders, including terrorists.The IMC, located at Rusutsu Resort, provided various services to media during the 2008 G8 Foreign Ministers' Summit. The G8 Summi...

 Lambeau Field selected NUUO surveillance system to monitor the national football stadium The NFL stadium is home to the Green Bay Packers, winners of 12 league championshipsThe massive $295 million reconstruction was designed to update the facilities of the stadium and add more premium and suite seating, while preserving the famous and original seating bowl. The renovation project was completed in 2003, bringing the current seating capacity to 72,928. In order to prevent and cont...

  Xtralis will exhibit total product range at IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREXXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that it has reached agreement with the organisers of IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREX to have a major presence at this year's events. Xtralis will be exhibiting its total range of fire and security technologies, including the M3000 command and control software solution, which provides seamless integration between...

Claas Oetjen joins artec technologies as Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic StatesAs from the February 1st. 2009, Claas Oetjen has been appointed Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic States.Claas Otjen gained several years of IT experience as a branch manager for atelco Germany. During his last position with a video surveillance reseller he obtained very valuable knowledge in sales, distribution and project planning.Mr. Oetjen's aim at artec...

Effective immediately, all of the ICOP Digital products will no longer be supported by Nurizon Corporation Public Safety and Homeland Security solutions providers Nurizon Corporation have formally ceased its affiliation and partnership with United States In Car Video solutions provider ICOP Digital.Nurizon Corporation citing irreconcilable differences with the NASDAQ listed company announced the cessation of agreements early on Wednesday morning from its offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arab...

 MATE added its Trigger analytic video encoder to the existing network of video cameras installed at the inner perimeter fenceMATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics, today announced that its Trigger analytic video encoder has been chosen by CCTV Center, a leading distributor in Spain, to protect several  local solar fields. Spain is one of the leading countries applying "concentrating solar power" (CSP) tech...

 Customers can use the easy-to-manage Milestone graphical interface to control Basler's IP cameras Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with Milestone Systems to integrate the Basler IP camera series with Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video surveillance management software. All Basler IP camera models are now supported by Milestone XProtect Basis+, Enterprise, Professional, and Corporate products. This integration brings a powerful, top-quality solution to the surveillance com...

 Both Dedicated Micros and D-Tec are nominated for a number of awardsCCTV specialist AD Group announces that its subsidiaries - Dedicated Micros and D-Tec - are in contention for a combined total of four awards at the prestigious IP-in-Security Awards. Dedicated Micros is through successfully to the second stage in the ‘Hardware', ‘Software' and ‘Application' categories and D-Tec for the ‘Application' award. The ultimate winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner...

 Panasonic presented AEG with a total solution that addressed all of its' technology needsPanasonic Corporation of North America and AEG have entered into a long-term agreement that redefines conventional business sponsorships. Under the just-signed multi-tiered sponsorship agreement, Panasonic will be a ‘Founding Partner' (one of eight) of L.A. LIVE, the AEG owned and operated sports, entertainment and residential district in downtown Los Angeles that includes Nokia Theatre L.A....

 BiKal Candy Bar Cam available in all Maplin storesMaplin, the well-known electronics retailer, has recently introduced the revolutionary BiKal Candy Bar Cam to its UK customers.  Although Maplin have experienced a 70% increase in sales of domestic security cameras in the past year, many home users are still apprehensive about the difficulty in installing such security equipment.  The BiKal Candy Bar Cam is the perfect response to such anxiety as it can be easily installed by home...

  New MOBOTIX Q22 offers low cost, Hi-Res solutions for estate agents and retail outletsLettings and estate agents are a growing market for the installation of CCTV, is the view of Darren Roe, Operations Manager at Ecl-ips, an Advanced MOBOTIX partner and specialist in environmental and security threat management, as the company installs its fifth system within this sector in only a few months."People often think of pubs, clubs and banks as the only place you will find CCTV on the...

MOBOTIX offers a professional, complete gas station video surveillance solution at unbeatably low total costMOBOTIX offers a professional, complete gas station video surveillance solution at unbeatably low total cost. Thanks to superior HiRes-technology, camera-integrated storage and the absence of mechanical moving parts, it is now possible for the first time ever, to securely monitor 4 gas station lanes simultaneously for under 1,000 euro! Digital mass storage devices such as SD cards now make...

 TOA will showcase the SX2000 Audio Management System at IIPSEC 2009The most sophisticated, integrated voice alarm and PA system ever offered by TOA, the new SX-2000 Audio Management System, is a fully scalable, network-enabled product line that makes the distribution of BGM, paging, and emergency messaging across large buildings and multiple-site facilities easier than ever before.   With the SX-2000SM System Manager as its ‘hub', the range offers a variety of options desig...

 Panasonic CCTV cameras installed in the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, ParisA tailored Panasonic security solution was installed at the Stade de France. For the installation over 120 Panasonic surveillance cameras were used, including:WV-CW960 - all weather and vandal resistant dome camera, colour/monochrome switchable with automatic switching to B/W for night surveillance, 30x optical zoom and 300x digital zoom, IP66 rated housing which is rain resistant, has built in sun shield, fan and...

 Pelco employees raise money throughout the year with dozens of activities such as bake sales, raffles, voluntary payroll deductions, and solicitations from suppliers Employees of video and security systems manufacturer, Pelco, presented 70,783 Toys for Tots to the U.S. Marine Corps on December 24, during a fun-filled ceremony at the company's Clovis, California, headquarters. The company's cumulative contribution since 1993 has exceeded more than one million toys.  The festive oc...

artec technologies AG extends  its sales team and expands further into the eastartec technologies AG based in Diepholz extended again its sales team and expands further into the east.Jens Ringlstetter, Director Sales & Marekting at artec technologies: "While extending our sales team, we are going to enforce our presence in the international market. To open local representative offices and having a contact person on site for these important  "keys markets ", is a...

Project valued at over $10 million reflects company's success in focusing on large-scale security deals NICE Systems, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions to drive performance, today announced that it won an 8-digit deal valued at over $10 million from an EMEA law enforcement agency that will utilize the NICE solutions for enhanced citizen safety and security. Project revenue is expected to contribute to 2009 financial resu...