International


Report Shows Network Security Sales Up 24% in China

The network security demands such as security consulting, security management monitoring and grade evaluation have become the important driving forces of the market.

Japan Starts Fingerprinting, Photographing Foreign Travelers

Japan began taking fingerprints and photographs this week of foreign nationals upon entry at air and seaports.

Small Businesses to Spend $2.8b on IT Security In Asia-Pacific In 2008

The four key markets in the region - Australia, South Korea, India, and China - will account for more than 75% of Asia's total '08 security spending.

DDS Solution To Monitor Protected Doors At 2008 Summer Olympics In China

DDS, a manufacturer of access control and alarm management solutions, recently announced its solution has been selected to monitor more than 60 percent of the doors being protected for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

IP Video Streamlines Austrian Logistics Network

IndigoVision’s end-to-end IP video solution is helping global logistics specialist Kühne+Nagel to streamline and secure its distribution network in Austria.

New Heathrow Terminal To Sport Forward Vision PTZ Cameras

Security planners at the new Heathrow Terminal 5 in London have specified Forward Vision's Mic1-400 PTZ cameras for surveillance of key external areas.

ACTi Network Video Server Protects China Oil Field

The local police department of Xi-An province in China has chosen an ACTi network video server as a first-stage remote monitoring solution for the oil field and factory in the district.

Xtralis, VSK Group Join Forces

VSK Group, the Belgian subsidiary of Allied Defense Group, has been acquired for $49 million.



Denmark McDonald’s Use Integrated POS, IP Video System

For a group of McDonald’s in Denmark, a new integrated point of sale and IP video surveillance system is being served up right along fries and Big Macs.

Defending The Defenders

As the Iraq War continues to be a hot topic of debate, many within the U.S. armed forces find themselves defending the United States’ presence in the country, while praising the work troops are doing.

An Insider’s Perspective To Going Global

Success is always welcomed. Your business, which once started out so small, has suddenly found itself gaining in popularity and increasing its worth. It’s expanding. Money is rolling in, and business is good. What’s next? Thinking about increasing your business to global markets? You might want to think twice about what it takes to go global.

Korean National Police Use Holograms To Improve ID Badge Security

More than 100,000 South Korean police officers are using new-look police badges that are more secure and less prone to counterfeiting.

Intelligent Video Helps Increase Security At Puerto Rico Housing Complexes

ObjectVideo recently announced ObjectVideo OnBoard has been integrated into Avant Technologies surveillance systems.

United Kingdom Using Fingerprint Information In Visa Process

While biometrics continue the march toward mainstream acceptance, the United Kingdom is using fingerprint information from visa applicants to protect the country’s borders.

IP Video At Heart Of Integrated Traffic Monitoring System In Bangkok

IndigoVision is providing its technology as a backbone for a new integrated traffic monitoring system for Bangkok’s outer ring road network. Existing toll plaza CCTV surveillance systems located across 45 miles of the ring road have been integrated into a new central control room.

Securitas Systems Acquires F+H electronic In Germany

Securitas Systems has acquired F+H electronic in Germany. The company offers electronic security systems solutions and services to the industrial and banking sector.

vps ID Systeme GmbH Becomes Subsidiary Of Digital Identification Solutions

vps ID Systeme GmbH has recently becomes a subsidiary of Digital Identification Solutions AG. As a wholly owned subsidiary, vps will continue to operate in the market as a separate company.

Gemalto Opens New Personalization Service Center In Brazil

Gemalto has opened a new Personalization Service Center in Brazil in order to better address the demand of its customers in the finance and public sectors of the Brazilian and South Cone markets (Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina).

Featured

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    Today’s workplaces are undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by hybrid work models, emerging smart technologies, and flexible work schedules. To keep pace with growing workplace demands, buildings are becoming more dynamic – capable of adapting to how people move, work, and interact in real-time. Read Now

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    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

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    Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah Read Now

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New Products

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    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.