Axis Communications recently announced that it is establishing a new configuration and logistics center in Atlanta. The new center will further improve the supply of products to North and South America, enable Axis to offer enhanced services closer to its customers and strengthen its presence in these markets.
ioimage recently announced that Botswana’s Department of Correctional Services has installed ioimage video analytics at its First Offenders Correctional Facility in Gabarone, Botswana to control the movement of prisoners and reduce the number of inmate incidents.
TimeSight Systems recently launched its new Web site, http://www.timesightsystems.com. The new portal and resource center is designed to help users, resellers and manufacturers of video surveillance technologies understand the power of VLM in today’s demanding times.
3VR Security Inc., the searchable surveillance platform, recently announced new integration with Schlage’s bright blue intelligent access management software.
SAMSUNG | GVI Security recently announced that Naucalpan de Juarez, a city of more than 1 million people on the outskirts of Mexico City, is using SAMSUNG | GVI Security cameras to help better police the city, one of Mexico’s most industrialized municipalities. Because of the accelerated development of its industry, today Naucalpan is considered one of the most important municipalities in Mexico but is also in the country’s Top 5 for number of police reports. The city has been averaging 170 reported thefts a month.
Each year, Software House certifies only a handful of security system integrators as Enterprise Partners. Recently, Siemens Building Technologies’ Security Solutions Business Unit branches in Cypress and San Diego Calif., earned the prestigious certification.
Milestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, has set up subsidiaries in Australia and Spain to support continued long-term business growth in these regions.
Recently, Port of Wilmington security officials received the Coast Guard’s permission to leverage its Siveillance SiteIQ video surveillance system to monitor truckers and port visitors not carrying Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
Avigilon recently announced that Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center (EGSMC), a 500,000 square feet health care facility that is connected to two independent facilities, has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor both the interior and exterior of the facility, the parking lot, entrances and other high-risk areas to help protect patients, visitors and staff.
GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products will provide a video surveillance solution including cameras, monitors and IP ready 16 channel video hubs, for the retail customer locations of a large specialty financial services company.
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), an industry organization created to define, recommend and promote standards for IP-enabled security devices and systems, announced recently that its 1.0 IP Media Device API specification has been ratified by the organization and released for public use.
EVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, recently announced that ElbitSec, a subsidiary of Elbit group, has deployed the Vertex Video management and NVR software suite for its border protection project around the city of Jerusalem. The installation marks the first defense deployment of EVT’s software.
IT products distributor Tech Data Corp. recently announced an exclusive IT distribution agreement with Pelco, a leading producer of video surveillance equipment and security systems.
IQinVision recently announced that upwards to 20 downtown Rotterdam shops, in the Netherlands, have deployed IQeye megapixel cameras to combat store robberies.
All in all, GovSec 2009 was a smashing success. Tradeshow organizers from the 1105 Government Information Group put together an incredible show for both GovSec and FOSE. Security Products magazine was equally successful in planning and coordinating our first ever IP Summit. We look forward to hosting another event in 2010.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 13, 2009
Pivot3 Inc. recently announced that it has received Lenel factory certification for its High-Definition Storage solutions.
SightLogix Inc., maker of automated outdoor surveillance products for high-value/high-consequence infrastructure protection, was spotlighted by New Jersey’s Einstein’s Alley as a “Success Story in Tough Times.”
IndigoVision’s complete IP video system is at the heart of an innovative multi-site integrated security solution for ScottishPower, one of the UK’s largest utility companies. The system integrates CCTV, intruder alarms, intercoms and control of gates, barriers and doors through IndigoVision’s ‘Control Center’ IP video and alarm management software.
Based on its recent analysis of the physical security solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Diebold Security (Diebold) with the 2009 Global Frost & Sullivan Physical Security Systems Integration Company of the Year Award for its excellence in developing physical security solutions with a focus to increase productivity, improve customer service, reduce costs and enhance security for assets and people.
On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI) has announced that the Stoughton Area School District in South-Central Wisconsin has implemented its advanced multi-site NetDVMS NVR and camera management system to optimize the use of the district’s 62-camera video surveillance system.