Serving as the Coast Guard’s Senior Operations Captain in the Port of New York and New Jersey immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, profoundly influenced how Ed Merkle approaches his current job as director of port security and emergency operations for the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in Norfolk.
- By Sharon J. Watson
- Apr 07, 2008
In conjunction with ISC West 2008, Proximex recently announced that it is now shipping Proximex Surveillint version 3.0.
Pixim Inc., a provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that its award-winning Digital Pixel System technology has been incorporated into the VideoIQ iCVR -- its intelligent surveillance camera with video recording. The VideoIQiCVR will be demonstrated at ISC West Booth 37008.
Cernium Corp., developer of video analytics-enabled products, recently announced the launch of its next-generation Perceptrak software, which seamlessly integrates with leading video management systems to provide full-spectrum, intelligent video analytics capabilities to enterprise-class IP video surveillance installations.
Panasonic Security Systems is showcasing its growing array of video surveillance solutions for every platform at Booth 19105 during ISC West.
Traffic and attendance seem to be up from years past. It’s no wonder because the tradeshow is living up to all expectations. In fact, as attendees crowded the open doors at 10 a.m., one such person wondered if they served grain on this cattle drive. Yes, there were that many people clambering to get in the front gates.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 03, 2008
Securing an entire network at a finite number of ingress points simply does not offer the risk mitigation companies need.
- By Kevin Prince
- Apr 02, 2008
Orsus recently announced a strategic partnership with Adesta LLC, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electrical security systems.
Conexant Systems Inc. and Stretch Inc. recently announced that the companies have developed a reference design for PC-based video surveillance products with DVR capabilities. Demonstrations highlighting the capabilities of the new reference design will be conducted at Stretch’s booth, No. 4136, and Conexant’s meeting room, No. 3502, at ISC West.
Many organizations now require that CCTV video images are recorded and archived continuously from all cameras for 90 days or more. In large systems, this can create a significant storage requirement. The issue is compounded by users wanting to store video at the highest quality and maximum frame rate, particularly in homeland security and law enforcement applications where CCTV footage is required for evidential purposes.
- By Barry Keepence
- Apr 02, 2008
ISC West kicks off today, and the buzz is spot on. There are more exhibitors with incredible products specifically designed for the security space. In our March issue of Security Products magazine, we published new products from many companies in the marketplace.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 02, 2008
• Port Security Gets Proactive: Virginia Port Authority’s situation management software pulls together data from video surveillance and access control<Br />
• Another Fine Mesh:IP architectures spur wireless solutions<br />
• Comes the Storm: The critical role CSOs and CISOs have in business continuity planning
Honeywell has released survey results that reveal how some organizations are integrating physical security measures such as video surveillance and access control with traditional IT security systems.
ioimage, provider of intelligent video appliances, recently announced that it is launching a unique series of “bite-size” video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4.
A Memphis, Tenn.-based biometric company has unveiled a prototype of an identity verification system using vein pattern recognition.
- By Steven Titch
- Mar 21, 2008
A recently released study forecasts the video surveillance market will expand from $13.5 billion in revenue 2006 to $46 billion in 2013.
An integrated IP video solution is being used to provide the CCTV surveillance system for a Community Safety Vehicle operated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, UK.
Video management systems have evolved considerably since the analog tape-based VCRs that were prevalent nearly 10 years ago. Then, analog CCTV cameras with coaxial cable typically were connected to a multiplexer so multiple video images could be displayed on a video monitor simultaneously. These signals then were recorded for review and archiving.
- By Matt Barnette, Adam Shane
- Mar 18, 2008
ioimage recently announced that it has been selected to provide a video analytics solution for a Texas hospital to ensure 24-hour operation and security at its emergency room.
Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the People’s Republic of China Ministry of Railways has selected its Nextiva Critical Infrastructure IP video solution with integrated analytics to enhance the security of certain portions of the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed passenger rail system.