Honeywell will begin shipping its new IP-based video management system in September, making the company the latest entrant among a growing number of vendors offering software designed to integrate video surveillance components via the Internet protocol.
- By Steven Titch
- Aug 22, 2008
Research and Markets recently released a report, “Global CCTV Market Analysis (2008-2012),” that looks at the demand for CCTV products in the next four years.
GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, recently announced that its cameras have been selected for a major National Security 12-city surveillance project by the Colombia Ministerio del Interior.
Integrated IP video technology has been deployed as part of a massive CCTV central monitoring and recording project for First Capital Connect (FCC), one of the UK’s newest train operating companies.
Just as every business is unique, so too are corporate approaches to physical and logical security convergence. However, as companies develop their convergence models, they should thoroughly consider all business functions or processes that may benefit from it, says John McClurg, vice president of global security for Honeywell.
- By Marleah Blades
- Aug 19, 2008
ioimage recently announced that it has signed an agreement with e-Convergence Solutions, a specialized distributor of presence, security and convergence technologies, to distribute ioimage products to data networking VARs in North America.
Every June, close to 300,000 fans make their way to Omaha, Nebraska for one of the high points of college sports -- The College World Series. The top 8 teams in Division 1 Men’s collegiate baseball can command more than 23,000 fans at game time, filling Omaha's Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium to maximum capacity. Since 2007, safety and security of the games has been managed using megapixel camera technology from Arecont Vision.
The Italian port of San Giorgio di Nogaro has installed IP video surveillance management software from Milestone Systems with License Plate Recognition to help manage busy shipping and transit traffic, security of goods and people safety.
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To increase passenger and personnel safety, Miami International Airport (MIA) selected Ericsson Federal to supply, deploy and execute systems integration of a high-capacity digital communication and video surveillance system.
Axis Communications recently announced that Ardene, Canada’s premier fashion accessory retailer, is implementing its network cameras to reduce shrink in 350 stores across the country.
The city of Temple, Georgia, located on the border of Georgia and Alabama, has deployed a next-generation wireless video surveillance system and public safety network which will be a testbed for advanced public safety applications and services.
ioimage recently announced that its video analytics solution has been implemented to prevent urban crime in the Spanish city of Alcorcon, located 13 kilometers from Madrid.
Biometric technology is no longer the stuff of science fiction or high-tech thrillers. The technology for using a person’s unique biological markers to offer irrefutable proof of identity or presence in a specific place at a specific time is functional, marketable and increasingly sophisticated.
- By Sharon J. Watson
- Aug 06, 2008
There was a time you could set your watch by it. Throughout the Cold War years, every Friday at 1 p.m., towns across America tested their air raid sirens. It was an exercise in basic mass notification.
- By Steven Titch
- Aug 05, 2008
Although a small city, Longmont, Colo., has always stood out from the crowd. In 2006, Longmont was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by Money Magazine. The goal of the magazine survey, according to Longmont’s Web site, was to find small livable cities that had the best possible blend of good jobs, low crime, quality schools, open space, reasonable home prices and activities.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Aug 01, 2008
• Few Fingers in the Mix: Biometrics stars in niches,
not network<Br />
• Uncommon Platforms: Can IP video management software
be the same, but different?<Br />
• Mass Notification Meets IP: Here comes NFPA
The Lucky Eagle Casino in southwest Washington State has completed a new installation of megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision. The casino, which has been in operation since 1995, chose to upgrade existing analog system in order to improve the ability to view and identify critical information on video.
Orsus, a provider in the field of Situation Management that offers a holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, recently announced a strategic partnership with Verint Systems Inc.
The Belgian Ministry of Justice is turning to IP-based security platforms for new courthouses in Ghent and Antwerp.
- By Steven Titch
- Jul 24, 2008