Network-Centric Security


China High-Speed Rail System Uses Verint IP Video Solution

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.

videoNEXT, North American Video Announce Partnership

videoNEXT, a developer of security management solutions, recently announced it has signed a value-added reseller agreement with North American Video.

Verint Extends Partner Ecosystem For Nextiva IP Video Platform

Verint Systems Inc., a provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimization and security, recently announced that AirVisual has integrated its IntelliViewer application to Verint’s Nextiva IP video platform.

On The Hotline

Historically, corporations have struggled to accurately assess hotline performance because they had nothing to compare it to. They could collect data on their own hotlines to see how many reports had been received and what action had been taken based on those reports.

IP Video, Analytics Protect Alabama Racetrack

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that the Victoryland racetrack in Shorter, Ala. has placed a multi-million dollar order to expand its NICE environment with NiceVision Net, NICE’s end-to-end solution for IP video security with content analytics.

Survey: Majority Of Government IT Professionals Believe Identity Management Importance Will Increase

Quest Software Inc. recently announced the results of its Identity Management Government Survey of federal, state, local and municipal government IT professionals.

Generation Next

Building security has moved beyond locks and dependable security guards. Today’s threats require sophisticated security. The next generation of access control will converge physical and network security into one manageable entity.

New York Athletic Clubs Pump Up Security With IP Video

The Buffalo Athletic Clubs (BAC) are using Milestone IP video management software with Axis network cameras for improved security and protection of assets, employees and members. The system’s scalability supports the company’s progressive business model for energetic expansion plans.



IP Video Backbone Of Security System At Belgium Courthouse

An IP video CCTV system is providing the technology behind a Fabricom-GTI integrated security solution for the new courthouse in the Belgium city of Ghent.

ioimage, EVT Announce Partnership

ioimage and EVT, a provider of video management software, announced recently a complete integration of the companies video security solutions.

North Carolina Transit System Uses Network Video To Enhance Safety, Improve Operations

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that the Charlotte Area Transit System has selected its Nextiva Transit solution to enhance safety and improve overall operations on its fleet of municipal buses.

Mexico Retailer Standardizes Digital Video Software

March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that Coppel S.A.B. de C.V. has standardized on the company's digital video software and systems for advanced security in more than 650 department stores.

ISC West Scoop: Plug-And-Play Video Server

VideoProtein will formally unveil what it claims is the industry’s first IP video server at ISC West in April.

Networked Security And Perimeter Protection

Network-centric systems have an important role in the design and operation of effective perimeter security, according to two Houston-based security professionals.

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New Jersey Mall Uses Wireless Mesh Network To Improve Security

Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks, recently announced that the Livingston Mall in Livingston, N.J., has deployed a Firetide wireless mesh network to improve security at the super-regional shopping center.

Texas School District Rolls Out IP Video Surveillance

LenSec recently announced its selection by Ysleta Independent School District in Texas to provide a district-wide IP video surveillance system for the high school campus network.

IP=Interoperability (And Other Myths)

Who’d of thought something as humble as the Internet Protocol (IP) could roil the video surveillance market so?

Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

IKEA France Uses IP Video In Flagship Store

IKEA France has invested in a IP video solution for CCTV surveillance in its new 215,000 square foot flagship store in Grenoble.

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