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Robotic insects and ‘smart bacteria' set to threaten security in the Office of the future, warns Canon EuropeA new futurology report, commissioned by Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has warned that robotic insects, artificial intelligence and ‘smart bacteria' are likely to be the tools of espionage used for surveillance and the illicit gathering of sensitive information in the Office of the future.Future threats to business security include tiny robotic insects, inte...

  Identica Holdings has teamed up with HID Global to provide vascular biometric solutionIdentica Holdings Corporation recently announced that it has partnered with HID Global, to provide a state-of-the-art vascular biometric solution to the entire franchise of Club Fitness centers, a 25-year-old chain located across the St. Louis, MO metro area.Identica, a leader in next-generation biometric identification and security solutions, will embed secure iCLASS® contactless smart car...

   The flexibility of the Symmetry Security Management System has opened up possibilities across 19 buildings Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) is proud to announce the installation of its Symmetry™ security management solution across further Cambridgeshire County Council facilities.  G4Tec began their relationship with Cambridgeshire County Council in May 1994.  This relationship has spanned many projects, with the most recent being the installation of the...

 Siemens Building Technologies retrun to Reading's GreenPark business complex for system upgradesSix years after Siemens Building Technologies Security Solutions installed its first phase of external CCTV systems at GreenPark, Reading's premier business park, the company is back to upgrade the main infrastructure cameras and lenses to take advantage of the latest technological developments and improved image quality.All these changes have taken place under a renewed rental agreement, set in...

  Ingersoll Rand takes off at Heathrow Airport, UKIngersoll Rand Security Technologies has supplied bomb blast resistant doors and Martin Roberts steel doorsets throughout Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5.  The building was designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership at a cost of £4.3billion.Due to tens of millions of passengers using the facility each year, it was vital that this iconic building would be as accessible as possible.  It also had to be highly secure from...

  In future, the further development of LEGIC technology also enables NFC mobile phones from afar, to serve as a payment medium or as an identification credentialAt Security 2008 in Essen/Germany, LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading provider of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, showcased a novelty on the world market, securely transferring a virtual LEGIC multi-application card via mobile network on an NFC mobile phone.  With this innovation, LEGIC demonst...

  The number of visitors to the Dallmeier stand increased tremendouslyMore visitors, more international flair - Security 2008 in Essen was a record-breaking event.  Guests from 115 nations used the opportunity to see the latest products and services offered by more than 1100 exhibitors.  According to the fair management, during the first two days the numbers of visitors was already 8 per cent higher compared to the last Security.  Even more impressive though is...

In 1960, the Canadian mass media theorist Marshall McLuhan commented, when discussing the impact of the new electronic media, that 'the world' had been transformed into "a global village".  The example given was that when a major event such as an earthquake occurs, we all end up knowing about it.  Of course the connections which now bind the far-flung corners of our planet are not confined to television or the virtual world of the Internet.For a physical indication of our mut...

  Norbain launches new monthly publication, Catalogue UpdateNorbain has launched a new monthly publication, Catalogue Update, to compliment its bi-annual product catalogue. Catalogue Update contains information on the latest CCTV, IP Video, Access Control and Intruder solutions available through Norbain.  The aim of the publication is to keep installers up to date with the latest products on the market and inform them of introductory offers and special deals.  Designed t...

  Andrew Jackson, Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have all joined the Samsung Techwin sales teamOctober has seen Samsung Techwin's CCTV division grow significantly with the recruitment of three well known industry personalities.  Andrew Jackson, Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have all joined the Samsung Techwin sales team. Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have been appointed Business Development Managers for the UK whilst Andrew Jackson has taken on responsibility for sales in the Nordic regi...

 Between 10 and 15 cameras of AXIS 207 and AXIS 207MW models are being installed in each of the 750 SPAR stores Axis Communications has entered into a contract for installation of network cameras in 750 existing SPAR stores in Austria.  The installations have commenced and shall be completed by summer 2009."We are proud that one of Europe's largest grocery chains has chosen Axis network video products.  The retail trade accounts for about a quarter of all the security in...

   CERTALARM will be at the core of supporting new legislative initiatives The availability of a pan-European one-stop testing and certification scheme for the fire and security industries has taken a significant step forward with the announcement that CERTALARM has been successfully registered as a business. CERTALARM was registered in Brussels as a not-for-profit Association (Association international sans but lucratif, AISBL) to operate a pan-European certificati...

  The Warwick project has an overall count of 83 camerasNot all video surveillance projects are created equal. Some come with very specific challenges and obstacles.  The Warwick, Rhode Island Housing Authority can testify to that.  Its goal was to protect residents with video surveillance at five of its housing complexes.  The five sites are in an area of about 10 square miles, all within one to three miles of each other.What made a wireless solution particularly challe...

   Milestone proved to be number one for open platform IP video management in the 'software only' category worldwide Milestone Systems held its bi-annual ‘MIPS' event last week: the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium.  Several hundred international security industry professionals gathered to learn the latest in digital surveillance solutions, and one of the first presentations from IMS Research announced that Milestone is the number one ‘softwar...

  Hikvision and Prama Technology combine forces to supply digital video surveillance in India Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, today announced that it has signed joint venture MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Prama Technologies to establish a joint venture in order to further enhance the penetration in the booming Indian security market.  Prama Technologies has be...

  The new offer will allow cashbacks of up to £600 to installers linked to RemGuard's RVRCLeading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management, part of AD Group, has unveiled a special offer which will allow participating Dedicated Micros' installers to earn up to £600 cashback for each NetVu Connected system - including the DV-IP Server, SD Range and DS2 - fitted by them and then connected to RemGuard's BS8418 compliant Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).Un...

 The SNC-RX550P offers the highest image quality in its class BackgroundProZone is a provider of football performance and match analysis software for over half of the UK's football premiership clubs.  Designed by coaches for coaches, Prozone offers a rich and comprehensive set of analysis tools, founded on physical, technical and tactical aspects of performance, offering football clubs full 90 minute match reviews for quality control and fitness monitoring purposes.Customer challe...

 Honeywell's dome cameras were used for high-resolution surveillance  The Client:The Central Valley Community Bank has served California's Central Valley since 1980.  From their original Downtown Clovis office, they have expanded to 10 independently owned branches in the Foothills, Fresno, Madera and Kerman, CA.  Yet despite the bank's growth, it has remained true to its original "roots", commitment to the core values of integrity, trustworthiness, caring, loya...

  Honeywell Securitty integrated systems solution best match to meet King Sturge's requirementsThe clientKing Sturge offers commercial and residential property services globally through its network of over 100 wholly owned and associated offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.  These services include agency, asset management, building consultancy (including project management and architecture), business recovery, corporate real estate services, investment...

  Honeywell Security chosen to provide integrated solution for shopping centreThe clientCorio Spain is one of the largest listed property investment companies in Europe, with a focus on retail.  Corio's portfolio worth six billion Euro consists of 81% of shopping centres in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Turkey.  The owners of Corio are also the managers of its own shopping centres.  In Spain, Corio is one of the main companies in this sector, w...

 The supplier agreement with DORMA adds to Honeywell's product portfolio in GermanyHoneywell recently announced that it has signed a supplier agreement with DORMA, a manufacturer of door lock security systems, for a wide range of escape route products.  Both companies also intend to drive the development of new door security solutions, including products such as electronic door fittings and lock cylinders. "The supplier agreement with DORMA gives Honeywell the opportunity to expan...

  Industry demand for DoD CAC Readers leads to pact with SCM Microsystems Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of IP-enabled access control and security management solutions, has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with SCM Microsystems, a leading supplier of smart card readers for secure authentication, to provide SCM's Physical Access Control Terminals (PACT) series physical access readers to the open market.  The SCM PACT readers are designed specif...

 Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degrdation over time Bosch Security Systems showcased its new Aegis illuminators at the Security exhibition in Essen, Germany.  Combining innovation in lighting technology and product design, Aegis illuminators answer long-standing performance-related issues identified by the security industry.Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degradation over time.  The...

Pan Tilt remote camera BU-45H and BU-50H manufactured by Canon is the recipient of a 2008 STARPan Tilt remote camera BU-45H and BU-50H manufactured by Canon is the recipient of a 2008 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine at the 2008 IBC convention.The STAR Award (Superior Technology Award Recipient) is designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. TV Techno...

 Siemens interoperable system protects corporate headquarters of a classic car specialistThe new corporate headquarters of a classic car specialist is being protected from fire and potential security breaches by a fully interoperable system from Siemens Building Technologies.Georg Pappas Automobil Ag in Salzburg, Austria, a family run business for more than half a century, established its new HQ to accommodate a remarkable display of famous classic cars and to provide a wide range of a...

  The LEGIC advant security concept is based on a physical Master Token in the form of a contactless Smart CardLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless Smart Card technology for personal identification, presented new functionalities of its well-proven LEGIC advant technology at Security 2008 in Essen / Germany.  The company is adding advanced functions to its Master-Token System Control™ (MTSC) physical security system, which provides end-users in particular...

  Colin Roberts, Sales DirectorUnipart Security Solutions has recruited Colin Roberts to be their new Sales Director. Colin, who has previously held senior sales positions with G4S, Initial and Mitie, will be responsible for promoting the company's full range of services which include manned guarding, remote CCTV monitoring, consultancy, fraud detection and investigations. Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director Colin Moore said: "Our business has grown dramatically...

  VIVOTEK demonstrated strong technical surveillance competenceAt ASIS 2008, Atlanta, USA,  we demonstrated strong technical surveillance competence through our innovative products and emerging technologies.  Having received valuable feedback from our existing customers and visitors at the exhibition, we would like to express our gratitude for your involvement and support.  The extensive range of products offered by VIVOTEK can be accessed at here.

 The new hybrid DVR has the ability to record both traditional analogue and modern IP camerasAt this year's Security Show from 7th to 10th October in Essen - Germany, HeiTel will present among other things a new hybrid DVR and a video wall software.For the existing product range the established SVR series and CamServer devices will have hybrid functionality added with an upcoming cost-free firmware reklease, giving them the ability to record both traditional analogue cameras and the mo...

 HID hosts first high-level briefing meeting at Queen's College CambridgeHID hosted a lunch briefing in the magnificient surroundings of Queen's College, Cambridge.  It provided a memorable setting for the event that was the first high-level briefing meeting that HID has organised specifically for the EMEA region.  It offered an ideal opportunity to meet and chat to customers, partners and members of the press.  Over 50 guests attended the lunch in the Dining Hall and heard g...