Facility Security


Bosch Korea Installs ioimage Intelligent Video Appliances

ioimage video analytics protects major automotive motor plant in Buyong.

Survey: Specialized Training, Respect For Culture Key Factors In Healthcare Security Personnel Selection

The unique circumstances and institutional cultural issues found in healthcare facilities play a major role in decisions regarding security staffing, according to a recent survey of hospital executives conducted by AlliedBarton Security Services.

Westchester Medical Center Awards Contract to Vicon Industries to Provide Surveillance System

Vicon Industries Inc., a designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, has been awarded the contract to provide Westchester Medical Center with an extensive, network-based video surveillance system that will secure the entire property.

UK Government Agency Upgrades To IndigoVision IP Video Technology

IndigoVision’s integrated IP video solution is at the center of a major upgrade to the CCTV capability of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) complex in Swansea, UK. The DVLA aims to facilitate road safety and general law enforcement by maintaining registers of drivers and collecting road tax for the UK’s 34 million vehicles.

Army Corps Of Engineers Select TAC As Approved Vendor

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Huntsville, Ala., has selected TAC by Schneider Electric, the building management and energy services business of Schneider Electric, as an approved vendor.

There's More the Paramount Than Pictures

Paramount Pictures has released many great movies, but the studio is not as bestowing when it comes to privacy and security.

Help on the Horizon

Spring and summer weather brings hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding. As people witnessed during Hurricane Katrina and other disasters, preparation is crucial to the safety of the populace. Sometimes early warning is available; other times, disaster strikes without warning.

Southeastern Freight Lines Deploy Vandal-Resistant Cameras

Vandal-resistant mini dome cameras from California-based Rainbow CCTV have been installed at loading centers operated by leading transportation company Southeastern Freight Lines.



Avigilon HD Surveillance System Protects Athletes, Fans At Toronto Track Meet

In June, 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.

The First Line of Defense

Thousands of sensitive sites across the world require highly reliable, cost-effective perimeter intrusion detection solutions that meet the wide range of security threats to governments and corporations.

A Long-term Relationship

When a Pennsylvania retirement village and nursing home asked Sentinel Service to take over servicing of its various fire alarm systems, John Menter saw an opportunity to offer a better long-term solution.

Covering All Ground

New video surveillance technologies reduce mall managers' dependence on costly security guards, minimize false alarms and capture important details.

Mace Named Preferred Vendor For Chemical Products Manufacturer

Mace Security International Inc. recently announced that a major manufacturer of chemical products has named Mace Security Products division as their preferred vendor of video surveillance products for all processing facilities.

EasyLobby Visitor Management Software Receives Lenel Certification

EasyLobby, a producer of secure visitor management software and visitor badge printing solutions, has announced that it has received Lenel factory certification for the integration of EasyLobby SVM version 9 with Lenel's OnGuard® versions 6.0 and 6.1 Access Control System. EasyLobby has been a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program since 2004.

Delta Scientific's Electro-Mechanical Shallow Foundation Barrier Pops Up in 1.5 Seconds

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems, has announced a less costly, counter balanced electromechanical version of its DSC2000 crash-rated, anti-terrorist vehicle control barricade system to help protect soft targets—such as hotels—throughout the world.

Black & Veatch to Design Public Safety Communications System for Oregon

Black & Veatch was selected by the state of Oregon to provide architectural and engineering services for the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network (OWIN) project that is designed to enhance public safety.

ioimage Video Analytics Protect Water Storage Tanks In Pennsylvania Town

ioimage recently that its products have been installed to protect the water storage tanks of the borough of Kutztown, Penn.

London Hotel Delivers Discreet Security With Milestone IP Video Solution

Milestone Systems is providing the foundation for a security solution for the Dorchester Collection of fine hotels in the United Kingdom. The Dorchester near Hyde Park in London has been the first phase of the project, which will scale to include two more new hotels next year.

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Select Cernium Video Analytics

Cernium, a developer of video analytics-enabled products, announced recently that Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions has selected and deployed Perceptrak, Cernium's server-based enterprise video analytics software solution. Perceptrak will assist corporate security personnel in monitoring the perimeter of the Baltimore medical center campus.

South Africa Airport Taps DVTel For Security Expansion

The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, is undergoing a major security project upgrade, adding to an existing DVTel video surveillance system already installed in the domestic and international terminals.

Featured

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities