Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders.
3XLogic recently released the results of a survey of convenience store owners, operators and loss prevention managers regarding the use of various video surveillance technologies in day-to-day operations.
IndigoVision’s end-to-end IP video technology is at the heart of a new integrated public safety system on Penang Island in Malaysia.
Security directors have discovered that partitioning databases provides value to any security management system. It can become a profit center, provide independence and convenience while reducing the need for security guards.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Jan 08, 2009
Tejarat Bank is one of the biggest banks in Iran. With more 2,000 branches maintained throughout the country, the bank needs to provide convenient services every day to hundreds of people in different locations, and to create a secured environment to safeguard customers, employees and assets.
Genetec recently announced the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble’s renowned soccer team.
ASIS International has released its first American National Standard, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American National Standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the new CSO Standard is based on the ASIS CSO Guideline.
GVI Security Solutions Inc. will provide a complete Samsung Electronics video security solution for all 29 retail locations and the corporate offices of Active Ride Shops, a leading skateboard, snowboard and apparel retailer headquartered in Southern California.
The city of Manerbio, Italy, has migrated from analog to IP video, with major savings and the ability to scale up in future while adding new innovations, thanks to Milestone open platform video management software.
The U.S. water supply is generally considered among the best and safest in the world. However, many water and security experts agree that it offers an attractive target for terrorists, and that threats could come from either contamination or from disruption of the distribution system.
- By John Gaydos
- Jan 01, 2009
The combination of security and efficiency can sometimes appear to be the equivalent of oil and water. We have all felt the delays associated with tightening security procedures at government buildings and facilities. Depending on the location, these delays can sometimes last 10 to 30 minutes—or more. For people who enter these facilities regularly, this burden can have a large impact on their day.
- By James Robell, Jennifer Fritz
- Jan 01, 2009
Modern security networks are a complex collection of thermal cameras, CCTV cameras, fence sensors, video management devices and myriad other technologies.
Driven to become a top-performing school district in Alabama, the Fairfield City School System has created a culture of excellence in which students can develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to meet the challenges of living in an increasingly complex world. To this end, the Fairfield schools are committed to delivering a challenging curriculum and providing a safe and orderly learning environment.
- By David Tynan
- Jan 01, 2009
Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco, a provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service.
MATE Intelligent Video recently announced that it provided its Trigger, a video detection unit, as a part of a CCTV system upgrade for Pellerin-Milnor, the world's renowned laundry machinery manufacturer.
ioimage recently announced that its video analytics solution was successfully implemented to protect South Africa's Xanadu Eco-Park from intruders and theft.
A recently released report by Frost & Sullivan says the current economic meltdown has affected sales in the global market for physical security solutions in banking and financial institutions. This is the case especially in North America and Western Europe, due to branch closures and headquarters consolidation.
GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products will provide a Samsung Electronics video solution for one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains.
Omnilert, maker of e2Campus, an emergency notification system for higher education institutions, recently announced that Pacific University of Forest Grove, Ore. is the first school in the country to integrate its Facebook and Twitter accounts into the e2Campus emergency notification system.
Axis Communications recently announced that DePaul University is using its network cameras to ensure the safety of its students and property.