Every June, close to 300,000 fans make their way to Omaha, Nebraska for one of the high points of college sports -- The College World Series. The top 8 teams in Division 1 Men’s collegiate baseball can command more than 23,000 fans at game time, filling Omaha's Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium to maximum capacity. Since 2007, safety and security of the games has been managed using megapixel camera technology from Arecont Vision.
The Italian port of San Giorgio di Nogaro has installed IP video surveillance management software from Milestone Systems with License Plate Recognition to help manage busy shipping and transit traffic, security of goods and people safety.
To increase passenger and personnel safety, Miami International Airport (MIA) selected Ericsson Federal to supply, deploy and execute systems integration of a high-capacity digital communication and video surveillance system.
Axis Communications recently announced that Ardene, Canada’s premier fashion accessory retailer, is implementing its network cameras to reduce shrink in 350 stores across the country.
The city of Temple, Georgia, located on the border of Georgia and Alabama, has deployed a next-generation wireless video surveillance system and public safety network which will be a testbed for advanced public safety applications and services.
ioimage recently announced that its video analytics solution has been implemented to prevent urban crime in the Spanish city of Alcorcon, located 13 kilometers from Madrid.
Cernium Corp., developer of video analytics-enabled products, recently announced it has launched a certification program for Perceptrak, now integrated with Milestone XProtect Enterprise. The program will certify integrators and value-added resellers to sell, design and provide technical support for Perceptrak for XProtect Enterprise.
An integrated IP CCTV solution is helping to dramatically reduce crime in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, through an innovative security initiative.
The Lucky Eagle Casino in southwest Washington State has completed a new installation of megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision. The casino, which has been in operation since 1995, chose to upgrade existing analog system in order to improve the ability to view and identify critical information on video.
Orsus, a provider in the field of Situation Management that offers a holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, recently announced a strategic partnership with Verint Systems Inc.
As the largest air transport group in Spain, Iberia Airlines was interested in improving safety in aircraft-only areas, heightening security in the wake of a 2006 car bombing, and preventing theft in its 200,000 square meter facilities. Unhappy with its existing CCTV security system, the organization turned to video analytics software developer Agent Vi when upgrading its security system.
Community redevelopment efforts in Columbus, Ohio have received a boost thanks to a newly installed wireless video surveillance system.
To accommodate a major expansion of the video surveillance system now protecting port operations, officials with the Port of Corpus Christi (Texas) have selected Siemens Building Technologies Inc. to upgrade the capabilities of the entire system.
Axis Communications recently announced that Grambling State University is using its network cameras to ensure the safety of its students and property.
Across the United States, many cities are successfully reducing false alarm dispatches. Each municipality is attributing success to a variety of reasons: alarm verification requirements, alarm system registration, false alarm fees, alarm user training and improved security equipment technology. Two common reasons cited for this success are the strong collaboration among law enforcement, the alarm industry and alarm users, and the expansion of verified response services by alarm companies.
- By Steve Walker
- Jul 14, 2008
IP video technology is providing a new state-of-the-art digital CCTV system for Wythenshawe Shopping Center in the south of Manchester, UK.
Strix Systems recently announced that its Access/One Outdoor Wireless Systems and integrated high performance Personal Mobile Command communication systems are being deployed for emergency response vehicles and tactical mobile communications for public safety at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
For the third year running, Lenel Systems International has claimed top honors from industry peer Axis Communications by being named the company’s “Total Solution Partner of the Year.”
Crowds in public venues create special demands for safety that are being addressed by the Rhode Island Convention Center complex.
While analog cameras still dominate the video surveillance market, the advent of IP or network cameras over the last decade represents the highest growth area for the market. Going forward, the installation of network cameras is expected to account for nearly 50 percent of all video surveillance cameras in North America by 2013.