There are two opposing forces at work in the security industry today. One is the growing sophistication of the customer base, and the other is wide-scale fragmentation, which has caused many systemic issues.
- By Michael Regelski
- Jul 01, 2008
Much attention has been given to the development and deployment of IP-based video surveillance systems. However, the adoption rate of these new technologies has been slowed, in part, by the heavy bandwidth consumption of video streams and their adverse impact on the network.
- By Ray Shilling
- Jun 30, 2008
Daniel V. Hoffman, a well-known and respected "ethical hacker" will head the SMobile Threat Center and lead the product development team on future updates, enhancement and versions of the flagship product
The independent study tested several solutions created for Windows XP to determine which ones defend against rootkits created to hide malware.
Bosch Security Systems and NetApp Inc., have formed a strategic, global partnership to capitalize on the rapid development of the IP video surveillance market. Under terms of the agreement, Bosch will sell and support cobranded NetApp storage devices as part of its CCTV portfolio.
A network of megapixel behavior-recognition smart cameras has been installed at Queen Mary, University of London, one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions.
Something is dreadfully wrong when an arsonist can gain access to the Texas governor’s residence long enough to toss a Molotov cocktail and escape.
- By Steven Titch
- Jun 19, 2008
ioimage recently announced that its intelligent video solution has been implemented in two 14-story apartment buildings each housing 400 families in Tokyo, to prevent theft and criminal activities.
March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that CIEFFE, a March Networks Company, has been selected by a leading international hospitality group to supply its award-winning IP video surveillance solution for installation at the customer’s premiere hotel property in the United Arab Emirates.
Axis Communications recently announced that the City of Longmont, Colo., is using its network cameras to provide city-wide monitoring and surveillance.
Architects and engineers first envisioned "smart buildings" about 20 years ago. In these structures, access and safety alarms, heating and ventilation, lighting and elevators all would be controlled from a common point. Among the potential payoffs, promoters said, would be streamlined management of subsystems, lower costs, more efficient use of energy and greater convenience for tenants and visitors.
- By John W. Verity
- Jun 16, 2008
Integrated IP video technology has been providing multi-site CCTV surveillance for St Joseph’s Health Care’s four facilities in and around London, Canada since 2001.
Sheriff’s deputies at Century Station, part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, are now using “digital eyes” to protect citizens on the streets of Lynwood, Calif. and the surrounding unincorporated areas.
In a recent report from IMS Research, the U.S. market for network cameras, video servers and NVRs is estimated to have increased by a massive 45 percent in 2007. However, the market has got off to a slower start in 2008 and it seems unlikely that the market will grow as fast this year as it did last year.
When Mike Howard became director of corporate security for Microsoft in 2003, he had to upgrade the company’s global security monitoring hub. Microsoft wanted effective, integrated security and life safety monitoring -- watching cameras and access control events, performing dispatch, enabling seamless emergency response and continuity -- to protect corporate assets and nearly 80,000 employees around the world.
- By Marleah Blades
- Jun 03, 2008
BridgeWave Communications recently announced the city of Southlake, Texas has selected the company's FE80U point-to-point wireless links to provide the backbone for its crime prevention video network.
While every individual and organization that provides security products or services will have their spin on what security is and how to achieve the desired level, the truth is, security is essentially an unachievable outcome. A common definition of security is, “freedom from danger, fear and anxiety.” Security defined as such is, therefore, unattainable.
- By Kevin McDonald
- Jun 02, 2008
Montebello, situated between East Los Angeles and Whittier, faced a graffiti and vandalism problem in its central business strip and surrounding public parks. City officials in the town of 50,000 residents -- whose daytime population swells to 110,000 -- feared the pervasive vandalism was driving away commercial traffic and eroding quality of life.
- By Steven Titch
- Jun 02, 2008
• The Smart, Secure Building: Planners seek to tie security systems to building automation<Br />
• Healthcare Data Security: Why it’s in need of care<br />
• Cleaning up Montebello: Wireless surveillance erases a graffiti problem
Transportation affects people every day. They depend on the safe and efficient operation of airports, mass transit systems and roadways for work, personal travel and commercial business.
- By Jack Smith
- Jun 01, 2008