At Chase Farms in Walkerville, Mich., IP video software will manage more than 100 surveillance cameras by this spring.
Arecont Vision recently debuted a full line of H.264 IP cameras at INTERSEC Middle East in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
IP-networked CCTV cameras have become more cost effective than analog in installations requiring as few as 40 cameras, according to a report released in September.
- By Steven Titch
- Jan 07, 2008
Whether in retrofit or new construction on college campuses, the business case for deploying wireless access control systems in networked openings is compelling. Wireless solutions seamlessly integrate into existing access control panels, eliminating wire between locks and access control panel interfaces and providing a complete solution at each opening. Implementing a wireless solution takes significantly less time than its traditional hardwired counterpart.
- By Beverly Vigue
- Jan 07, 2008
An integrated IP video CCTV system is providing monitoring for a traffic calming system in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The CCTV system monitors a series of automated bollards that regulate traffic on a number of the city’s streets, alerting the Antwerp Police to malfunctions, accidents and acts of vandalism.
IP video has helped transform the local policing of a small town in Northern Italy. Sergnano has a population of just 3,000 and employs only two law enforcement officers to police the town.
At a session on risk assessment at the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in September, a security professional spoke of his company’s reluctance to perform a top-to-bottom risk assessment out of fear of discovering and documenting a problem that might lead to liability if that problem were to lead to a serious accident, breach, or loss of life or limb, before it could be fixed.
- By Steven Titch
- Dec 05, 2007
What do Apple iTunes and YouTube videos share in common with the video surveillance industry? H.264, the latest standard for video compressor/ decompressors, or codecs.
- By Barry Keepence
- Dec 04, 2007
For the young and hip looking for cool nightspots as well as for families filling a weekend with festivals and fun, downtown Dallas is a popular destination. Once relatively deserted at night, the 1.3 square mile area known as the Central Business District is booming.
- By Sharon J. Watson
- Dec 03, 2007
The world of the IT security professional has always been dynamic, if not somewhat unpredictable and even chaotic at times. From continual changes in technology to the seemingly endless barrage of new and more potent security threats, the best IT security professionals remain vigilant and stand ready to quickly identify and adapt to whatever new challenges are thrown their way.
- By George Adams
- Dec 01, 2007
As another year draws to a close, one thing remains constant in the security industry, and that’s the issue of convergence.
- By Karina Sanchez
- Nov 29, 2007
IP video technology is providing CCTV surveillance for Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s number one tourist attraction and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site.
The network security demands such as security consulting, security management monitoring and grade evaluation have become the important driving forces of the market.
The one-day, live and interactive online event, slated for Nov. 28, focuses on integrating mobile security technology, policy and practices to defend against threats in the enterprise.
The Shasta Union High School District in California includes four high schools in different locations with more than 6,000 students and 540 faculty members. A new IP video system helped lead to a 98 percent reduction in school vandalism and theft.
File this one under “Missed Opportunities.” In a three-part report that ran November 11-13, the San Jose Mercury News extensively detailed the increasing threat, cost and liability U.S. enterprises face from cybercriminals.
- By Steven Titch
- Nov 15, 2007
Tyco International recently announced the acquisition of the assets of Trident Tek Inc., a developer of video surveillance solutions, to strengthen its American Dynamics portfolio of video security technology and products.
Since 9/11, transportation officials have been attempting to balance the requirement for heightened airport security with the need to move large volumes of travelers through checkpoints with minimal delays.
- By Frank Barbetta
- Nov 12, 2007
The United Kingdom has become CCTV nation. Conservative estimates place about 10 percent of the world’s CCTV cameras in the U.K. The consensus is that the U.K. has more cameras per capita than any other country.
- By John Williamson
- Nov 09, 2007
Driven by the age-old lure of easy money, many of today’s criminals are using high-tech cyber crimes and sophisticated building entry methods to commit crimes.
- By Mike Paquette
- Nov 05, 2007