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Rhode Island Convention Center Transitions To IP Video Security

Crowds in public venues create special demands for safety that are being addressed by the Rhode Island Convention Center complex.

The Heat Is On

When many security professionals think of thermal security cameras, they think of exotic cameras with long-range, high-resolution performance that can cost as much as a nice car and feature applications befitting their high-end status: border security, huge industrial facilities and the like.

Bosch Security Systems, NetApp Announces Partnership

Bosch Security Systems and NetApp Inc., have formed a strategic, global partnership to capitalize on the rapid development of the IP video surveillance market. Under terms of the agreement, Bosch will sell and support cobranded NetApp storage devices as part of its CCTV portfolio.

Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Office Breaks Free Of Analog System To Improve Security

The Sheriff’s Office in charge of protecting the Cumberland County Courthouse in Pennsylvania had an outdated analog system that gave them no useful evidence for prosecutions. Implementing a best-of-breed surveillance solution based on the Milestone IP video management open platform has given officials what they need now and in the future, with full overview and proactive control of their security.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Uses Digital Surveillance As Part Of Crime Fighting Plan

Sheriff’s deputies at Century Station, part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, are now using “digital eyes” to protect citizens on the streets of Lynwood, Calif. and the surrounding unincorporated areas.

Texas City Uses Wireless IP Video For Crime Prevention Network

BridgeWave Communications recently announced the city of Southlake, Texas has selected the company's FE80U point-to-point wireless links to provide the backbone for its crime prevention video network.

IP Video Brings Greek Casinos Fully Digital Surveillance System

An integrated IP video solution has been used to upgrade two Greek casinos to fully-digital CCTV surveillance, in full compliance with the demanding Greek gaming laws. The Casino Rio, located north of the Western port city of Patras and Casino Xanthi, which is situated in the Northeast city of the same name, are now both benefiting from vastly improved CCTV systems.

Study: Revenue From Video Surveillance Software To Dramatically Increase In Next Five Years

A new study forecasts a nearly fourfold increase in revenue from video surveillance software between now and the end of 2013, rising from about $245 million to more than $900 million.



NASCAR Crowds In Phoenix Protected With Wireless Video Surveillance

To assist in protecting crowds during the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at the Phoenix International Raceway, the Glendale Police Department reached once again for a high-tech wireless video surveillance system from AgileMesh, a provider of rapidly deployable video surveillance, and Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks.

Belgium City Uses IP Video To Protect Facilities

With a population of more than 35,000, the Belgium city of Geel is using IP network video surveillance from Milestone Systems and Axis Communications to protect numerous facilities in the town.

Wireless Video Surveillance System Protects Illinois Mall

Merchants, assets and shoppers at the 1 million-square-foot Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles, Ill., are better served since the installation this month of a new wireless video surveillance system.

China High-Speed Passenger Rail Service Uses Video Analytics

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has received another follow-on order from the Ministry of Railway (MOR) in China, for NiceVision Net, the company's end-to-end solution for video security with content analytics.

Intelligent Video Helping To Prevent Copper Theft

Arteco recently announced the installation of IVS systems in The Columbus Division of Electricity utility substations, in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of preventing copper theft and other security related issues.

Axis, Bosch, Sony Cooperate To Standardize Network Video Product Interface

Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corp. announced recently that the companies will be cooperating to create an open forum aimed at developing a standard for the interface of network video products.

UK City Migrates Analog Camera System To Gentec IP Platform

Genetec announced recently that the City of Manchester, United Kingdom, selected Omnicast 4.1 for a major system upgrade project. With approximately 700 analog cameras spread throughout the city, the City of Manchester is gradually migrating to IP, and all cameras will eventually be managed by the IP platform.

IP Video Protects Famous Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest, most prestigious and widely viewed sporting event in the U.S. The magnitude of the event requires a dramatic increase in safety measures to provide event and crowd management, as well as to limit the potential for threats during such large events.

New Zealand Banks Use NVR Technology To Improve Security

One of New Zealand’s leading financial institutions, the Bank of Zealand is a member of the National Australia Bank group, has assets of NZ $56.4 billion and operates 180 branches across the country. BNZ had been using the same tape-based analog recording system for 16 to 18 years, and officials wanted to upgrade to modern technology.

Video Analytics Help Curb Theft At Chilean Salmon Farm

ioimage recently announced that Trusal S.A., a leader in the Chilean aquaculture industry, has implemented ioimage video analytics to protect its salmon pools in Puerto Montt from threats approaching from sea and land.

Chilean Casinos Use IP Storage Solution As Backbone Of Surveillance System

Intransa, producer of shared, scalable and simple external IP storage solutions, recently today that Enjoy Group, a holding company for nine of the largest casinos in Chile, has chosen an IP storage solution by Intransa to serve as the storage backbone of its digital CCTV surveillance system.

South Africa Rail Freight Operator Uses NICE IP Video Surveillance

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that Transnet Freight Rail, the leading provider of logistics and the largest rail operator in South Africa, has decided to standardize on NICE, undertaking a multi million-dollar project to implement NiceVision Net, NICE's end-to-end solution for IP video security.

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  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.