Facility Security


Rochester, N.Y. Uses Pivot3 Technology As Part Of Citywide Surveillance Network

Pivot3 Inc. recently announced the City of Rochester, N.Y., has deployed Pivot3 Serverless Computing as part of its citywide surveillance system that includes more than 100 cameras.

FBI Report: Violent, Property Crime Decreases In 2009

Preliminary 2009 statistics indicate that violent crime in the nation decreased 5.5 percent and property crime declined 4.9 percent when compared with data from 2008, according to the FBI’s Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report, which was released recently. Data in the report came from 13,237 law enforcement agencies that submitted six to 12 months of data in both 2008 and 2009.

Pennsylvania Credit Union Uses 3VR Technology To Help Stop Fraud

3VR Security recently announced that Members 1st Federal Credit Union has successfully leveraged the 3VR P-Series SmartRecorder solution to cut investigation times in half and increase prosecution success with higher quality evidence.

New York Hospital To Use Smart-Card Based ID Solution For Patients

Oberthur Technologies and SMART Association Inc. recently announced a partnership to offer a secure physical and logical access smart card-based admissions solution to hospitals and clinics throughout North America. The first of these solutions assists patients at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York.

DHS' CSAT Page Addresses Top-Screen Completion Change

The Department of Homeland Security has updated its Chemical Security Assessment Tool's online FAQ page, which allows visitors to submit CFATS-related questions.

China Theme Park Uses IndigoVision IP Video Solution

As with any large visitor attraction, OCT East, China’s newest resort and theme park, relies heavily on high-quality video surveillance to ensure its staff and visitors are safe and secure. That’s why the resort has invested in IndigoVision’s complete end-to-end IP video technology to deliver its site-wide surveillance.

Wireless Network Used To Extend Video Surveillance Coverage During 2010 Winter Olympics, Paralympics

Proxim Wireless Corp., a provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that the City of Vancouver, along with ADT Advanced Integration/Intercon Security and MDT Technical Services, deployed a Proxim wireless network to extend video surveillance throughout the city during the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Hikvision Compression Cards Help Power Monitoring System At Florida Cart Track

Xtreme Indoor Karting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. features a half-mile asphalt track and vehicles that reach speeds of 45 mph. The facility is monitored by a combination of PTZ and dome cameras reporting to custom-built PC-based recorders using Hikvision dual-stream compression cards.



Dallas Love Field Airport Showcases Security Operations To Latin American Delegation

Avigilon, provider of high definition and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that one of its customers, Love Field Airport in Dallas, is being showcased today to a delegation of airport executives from Latin America.

New Arizona Casino Features 1,500 Surveillance Cameras, Serverless Storage System

The grand opening for Scottsdale, Arizona’s newest and most lavish casino, the Talking Stick Resort, is scheduled for June 10, and already it’s being favorably compared to the high end properties on the Las Vegas Strip. It’s an apt comparison for the Talking Stick Resort, which unofficially opened on April 15, because, as at many of the Las Vegas casinos, the video surveillance system there was a design/build by North American Video and M. Malia and Associates. The 1,500-camera system also features one of the gaming industry’s first installations of a serverless storage solution.

Smoke Detectors, Troopers Help Avert Fire At Texas Capitol

An electrical fire at the historic Texas Capitol in Austin was averted the evening of April 30 due to the building's security professionals, who immediately reacted to a signal set off by a smoke detector in the reference library.

Electronic Perimeter Security Poised For Strong Growth, According To Report

A new report from IMS Research entitled the world market for electronic perimeter security equipment, predicts strong growth over the next five years for perimeter security equipment. Although the global economic climate slowed growth for perimeter security in 2009, a quick recovery is expected thanks to an influx of new government funding and mandates.

Cancer Center Chooses Panasonic Technology For Surveillance System Upgrade

Video surveillance systems from Panasonic System Networks Company have been chosen for a system upgrade at the world renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Fla.

RFID-Powered Hang Tangs Provide Wireless Access Control At Parking Facilities

Toledo Ticket Company and TransCore have jointly developed an RFID-based hang tag for wireless access control at entry and exit points of parking facilities.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Upgrades To Hybrid Surveillance System

North American Video announced recently it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the video surveillance system at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Italian City Uses Milestone VMS For Foundation Of Surveillance System

Milestone XProtect, an open platform IP video management software, has been chosen as the foundation for a flexible surveillance system by the city of Venaria, Italy.

Puerto Rico Hotel/Casino Deploys Network Surveillance System

The new Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino has deployed an integrated surveillance system from IndigoVision, provider of IP video security solutions.

Hollywood Bowl

That Sweet Hollywood Sound

On the night of July 11, 1922, in a large natural amphitheater in Bolton Canyon, Calif., 18,000 people sat under the stars on simple wooden benches to listen to a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of conductor Alfred Hertz. It was a historic evening: the opening of the Hollywood Bowl.

Partnering with a Leader

Gemtek Technology is a world leader in wireless broadband solutions, but company officials needed assistance with installing a complete IP video surveillance system at their Hsinchu, Taiwan, headquarters.

sports facility

Wildcat Madness

When the University of Kentucky expanded its Memorial Coliseum with the addition of the Joe Craft Center, it also created a whole new game plan for the higher security needs of the new facility.

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  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved Investigations Standard

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  • Cloud Security Alliance Brings AI-Assisted Auditing to Cloud Computing

    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.