Networking Security


Shanghai World Expo Uses NICE IP Video Surveillance

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that the NICE IP video surveillance solution has been deployed as part of the overall security measures that will be ensuring the safety and security of visitors to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, taking place from May 1 through October 31.

Lextech Labs’ Video Surveillance iPhone App Wins Edison Award For Innovation

Lextech Labs' iRa C3 video surveillance software won a Bronze Edison Award for Best New Technology Product on Thursday, April 29 in New York City. The award is presented to honor product innovation in the spirit of Thomas Edison.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Upgrades To Hybrid Surveillance System

North American Video announced recently it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the video surveillance system at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Research: IP SANs Coming On Strong As Video Surveillance Storage Market To Reach $5.6 Billion By 2013

The latest data from IMS Research forecasts the world market for video surveillance storage will exceed $5.6 billion in 2013. But are the days of the DVR numbered?

Italian City Uses Milestone VMS For Foundation Of Surveillance System

Milestone XProtect, an open platform IP video management software, has been chosen as the foundation for a flexible surveillance system by the city of Venaria, Italy.

Puerto Rico Hotel/Casino Deploys Network Surveillance System

The new Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino has deployed an integrated surveillance system from IndigoVision, provider of IP video security solutions.

Market Trends

Trends in the Market

The use of video surveillance in business began with the introduction of CCTV in the early 1960s. Throughout the years, we have witnessed the rapid uptake of some technologies, while others showed promise but never experienced widespread adoption. Today, there are four trends that are shaping the video industry.

IP Surveillance System Helps Reduce Crime, Improve Safety For Missouri Healthcare Organization

Axis Communications recently announced that Missouri-based CoxHealth has deployed more than 100 Axis network cameras and encoders at its ambulatory surgery center and parking garages to ensure safety and reduce crime.



California Water District Uses Wireless Mesh To Connect, Secure Remote Utility Sites

After exploring and trying alternative solutions for two years, the Otay Water District of Spring Valley in Southern California has selected and deployed Firetide’s wireless mesh infrastructure solution for connecting Otay Water District facilities.

Indian Cities Deploy DVTel Technology For Traffic Management, Security

DVTel Inc. recently announced that the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) has been deployed in four Indian cities -- New Delhi, Dehradun, Kashipur and Rudrapur. Optimum Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. served as the security integrator of record for the projects in Dehradun, Kashipur and Rudrapur and has been instrumental in growing the project in these cities.

March Networks Provides VideoSphere Banking Solution To U.S. Financial Institution

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that a top 10 global financial institution will deploy the March Networks VideoSphere Banking solution across more than 2,000 U.S. banking locations.

Pivot3 Receives $29 Million In Funding Round

Pivot3 Inc. recently announced that the Series D funding round previously announced at $25 million now totals $29 million, following a recent $4 million investment from Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd.

Made in the U.S.A

Expo Seguridad is growing, or so says security guru Alan Forman, president and CEO of Altronix. He knows the Expo like one of his children; he’s been at the show all eight years and is making plans for a bigger presence next year..

Who’s in Charge South of the Border?

Security, for all intents and purposes, is a male dominated industry, or as Lucy Rivero puts it, “Mexico is full of machos.” But make no mistake, Lucy is security south of the U.S. border.

DVTel Announces Telmex Partnership

Company officials are understandably excited about the news of acquiring analytics manufacturer ioimage earlier this year, but the bigger news of the acquisition is that DVTel will now bring the solution to market in Mexico and Latin America.

New Terminal At Shanghai Airport To Use IndigoVision IP Video System

IndigoVision’s IP video technology is at the heart of a fully integrated security solution for the new passenger terminal at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Minneapolis/St. Paul Transit Authority Implements Nextiva Transit Video Solution

Verint Systems Inc. today announced that the Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis/St. Paul is implementing the Nextiva Transit video solution from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions.

Axis Cameras Help Protect Latin America’s Busiest Subway Station

Mexipuerto Ciudad Azteca subway station, designed to ease the traffic problem in Mexico City and outlying areas, transports more than 150,000 passengers a day. At rush hour, as many as 1,000 travelers per minute board the trains. Mexipuerto’s security committee wanted to install a surveillance system that could help the transportation hub ensure the safety of its users. The technology needed to integrate with the station’s TCP/IP network to provide optimum performance during service hours without sacrificing image quality.

ONVIF Expands Scope To Include Physical Access Control

ONVIF recently announced that it will extend its scope to also include physical access control systems. The goal of the scope extension is to create a global network interface standard for access control devices as well as to ensure interoperability between network video products and access control systems.

Purdue University Deploys OnSSI PSIM Technology

Seeking a solution providing centralized security management and coordination, Purdue University turned to the Ocularis DS video-centric PSIM system from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc.

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    Automatic Systems V07

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    EasyGate SPT SPD

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    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.