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 Organisers of track and field event deploy Aviglon's security solution to deliver a safe and secure environment In June, 2009, the University of Toronto hosted a world-class track and field meet featuring such renowned international athletes as Usain Bolt and Shawn Chambers, Gold and Silver medalists at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Making the safety and security of spectators and athletes a top priority, U of T deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System including two Avigilon 16 megapixel...

 Wendy Ficken, Southern Area Sales Manager at Pecan CCTVPecan CCTV recently promoted Wendy Ficken to Southern Area Sales Manager. Although she may not have been a familiar face to Pecan's customers in the past her voice certainly will be as the twenty-six year old has been with the company since 2004 working in the internal sales office. Wendy, who is clearly enjoying her move from Internal Sales to External Sales, told us: Over the past four years I'd developed great working relationships...

  COE will be delivering automated camera tracking software COE Limited, a global leader in the design and manufacture of video surveillance technologies, with its partner Dong Young, announces another success in South Korea in winning the contract to provide the video surveillance solution for lines 1, 3 and 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway network.  In annual ridership, Seoul Metropolitan Subway ranks as the third most heavily used subway system in the world, serving over 8 millio...

 Intelligent IP video networking combined with cutting-edge traffic analyticsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP video surveillance solutions marketed under the brand Siqura®, today announced its partnership with AID expert, Traficon, and Swedish systems integrator, ISG, in presenting the Siqura TrafficServer™ at ITS Stockholm 2009 (September 21-25, 2009). Optelecom-NKF and Traficon initiated their collaboration in 2008 with the intention of developing th...

 The new Compact and NVR-AS 3000 range  IndigoVision will be revealing for the first time a new range of high-performance standalone Network Video Recorders (NVRs) for its complete end-to-end IP Video solution at the ASIS 2009 show. The new NVR-AS 3000 range has more than double the performance of the company's existing models and has excellent green credentials with extremely low power consumption.Each NVR can record video and audio from up to 64 cameras and playback up to 20 video st...

Lily O'Brien's - an Irish success story The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily. Since then the company has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, and has become internationally recognized for its unique recipes, taking inspiration from classic dessert recipes from across the globe. The company makes up to 65 tons of chocolate each week and exports 80% of its products. All products are manufactured at a 36,000 square...

Intelligent, attractive and likeable Intelligence, good looks, dedication - these professed brand values of the Czech automotive manufacturer Skoda a.s. have made a major contribution to the fact that this car brand is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. While "intelligence" reflects the claim of developing products with outstanding functionality as well as customer-oriented detailed solutions at excellent value for the money, "good looks" describes the pioneering design concept. "Dedicat...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

On August 14, 2003, New York City and much of New England experienced a blackout. No lights, no air conditioning, no electricity. In all, one quarter of the nation was without power for several days because of an energy grid malfunction. Though it was not the product of a terrorist attack, thankfully, the blackout demonstrated what could happen if the nation's energy systems are assaulted. It was because of instances like the blackout, and other threats to the energy system that energy distribut...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

Intersec Thailand, International Trade Fair for Security and SafetyThe first edition of Intersec Thailand will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre from 2 - 4 November 2010. This biennial event is organised by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd, supported by the Thai government's Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and trade associations including the Asian Professional Security Association - Thailand Chap...

Dedicated Micros, finalist in the International Achievement category Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards 2009 under the International Achievement category.The award submission, which resulted in Dedicated Micros being shortlisted by the judges, underlined its position as a world leader in the manufacture of CCTV solutions for security applications from megapixel IP cameras to high performance, high definition, record...

   Workshop Manager Jim Hallet sets up new Samsung Electronics equipment at the Tavcom Training Centre Delegates attending CCTV and Network IP courses at the Tavcom Training Centre will find the wide range of security equipment in the company's electronic workshops has once again been extended and improved after the company received generous support from Samsung Electronics, one of the world's leading manufacturers. Samsung recently donated a valuable selection of di...

 Video Content Analysis is also known as intelligent video analyticsWith video analytics a key technological development in the UK CCTV market, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to Video Content Analysis (VCA). Pauline Norstrom, BSIA CCTV Section Chairman, comments: "Video Content Analysis, also known as intelligent video analytics, is the name given to the automatic analysis of CCTV images to create useful information about the content. VCA has a w...

Highgate House - Venue for the Industry Solution SeminarIndustry Solution Seminar - 29th September 2009Security is often a focus, but an IP-Surveillance system also has benefits for those working in merchandising, human resources and customer services. Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications such as people counting, customer behaviour analysis and POS integration, all adding up to a compelling return on customer investment. Working with their partners Genete...

The integrated solution provides customers with a single user interface for receiving, verifying and acting on issuesMilestone Systems, the leading global provider of open platform IP video management software, and Vidient Systems, the technology leader for advanced video analytics, announce the integration of the Vidient SmartCatch solution with the Milestone XProtect™ Analytics framework. The integration with the new functionality of SmartCatch 4.0, the latest release of Vidient's indust...

Pauline Norstrom, Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing of AD Group CCTV specialist AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom, the company's Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing, has received the prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Chairman's Award for Promoting the Industry.The award was presented by Association Chairman, Stuart Lowden, at the BSIA's Annual Lunch held on the 15th July at the London Hilton, Park Lane. It was given in recognition of...

Octavian CEO and COO invited by Sir Richard in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League TableSecurity magnates Sukhi Ghuman and Avi Pawar of Octavian Security have just returned from a day spent as guests of Sir Richard Branson at his private residence.The Octavian CEO and chief operating officer were invited by Sir Richard in recognition of Octavian's ranking as Britain's 27th fastest growing private company in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table.Sukhi and Avi were joi...

  Chad Gilbert serves as point person to engage the broader NAV technical and engineering teamsNorth American Video (NAV), market leader in the design engineering and service of integrated security and surveillance systems, launched a vertical market sales initiative to target the transportation market. The newly launched initiative will target airports and other mass transit applications."Our decision to dedicate resources to the transportation security market is driven by the ma...

Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilitiesIn a clear indication of its commitment to success and customer investment Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilities at its South Wales Headquarters.The substantial investment made by Siemens will demonstrate to customers that the company is advancing its offerings, as the market demands. The new facilities provide...

  Xtralis wins 2009 European Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year AwardXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has awarded Xtralis the 2009 European Outdoor Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award. Xtralis was selected as this year's winner based on its proactive initiatives in design...

The Challenge of protecting musical treasuresAs the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers.Unique...

 ‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum, hosted by Robert Meier, Managing Director for Bosch in the UK.Keynote speaker at the annual event, now in its fourth year, was Dr. Peter Ryan, former chief of police for New South Wales in Australia and principle security advisor to the International Olymp...

Co.op Mart Supermarket enhances security levels with a VIVOTEK IP surveillance systemMissionCo.op Mart Supermarket is a long-standing supermarket chain in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With brisk customer traffic and business growth, the head office began to feel the need to enhance security levels against shoplifting and robberies.Besides security enhancement, Co.op Mart Supermarket called for a centralised management solution also for efficient monitoring of the employees and activities in its do...

SIA's CST provides information about the entire process of training a central station operatorThe Security Industry Association is offering the only 40-hour central station training (CST) programme in the industry that includes classroom training with proctored exams and certifies students to be both operators and instructors.SIA's CST course is a cost-effective programme that provides information about the entire process of training a central station operator from experienced instructors. It id...

 The installation of a March Networks® video surveillance system keeps football violence in checkFiorentina supporters are passionate about their hometown club, contenders in Italy's Serie A, the top echelon of the Italian football league system, but passion at a hotly contested football match can quickly escalate to violence. Such was the case in Catania, on February 2, 2007, when a police officer was killed in a clash with hometown fans following a loss to Palermo, a rival Sicilian te...

 The hospital deployed VIVOTEK's surveillance system to improve security levels and management efficiencyMissionSecurity is a top priority for a hospital, and the Egypt-based General Authority for Health Insurance Hospital is no exception. The hospital suffered from significant property losses and a perceived threat to patients' lives posed by theft and vandalism to medical equipment. Furthermore, managing the growing number of staff and patients and keeping operations under control weighed...

 ioimage's solution proved to have the highest overall level of effectiveness and reliability With thousands of packages moving through its European hubs every hour, security hasalways been a top priority for DHL Express, the leading global provider of international road, air and rail-based courier and express services. In order to better protect its valuable cargo against the growing threats of theft, vandalism and terrorism - and to comply with increasingly stricter EU regulations -...

 VIVOTEK IP surveillance system extends Wintek's control to India MissionWintek, a Taiwan-based LCD maker, is a multi-national corporation with an overseas large plant in India. Due to geographical distances, the controllability and interoperation over the plant became a challenging issue for the headquarters in Taiwan. For the plant itself, they were also facing internal security problems like theft, monitoring, patrolling, and accidents. So, Wintek is looking for an IP video surveillance...

   Video Security Technology from Dallmeier deployed at  Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Dublin Shopping to one's heart content: the variety of shops, cafés and restaurants at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre in Dublin leaves nothing to be desired. The video surveillance solution from Dallmeier plays a key role in managing the complex of buildings.Nutgrove Shopping Centre has served the shoppers of South County Dublin and further afield for almost 25 years. The centre...