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Alabama Zoo Uses MOBOTIX Surveillance Technology

MOBOTIX, a provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently announced the Birmingham Zoo has deployed MOBOTIX high-resolution cameras throughout its facility, including high-traffic areas and point-of-sale locations.

Florida Prep School Deploys Pivot3 Appliances

Pivot3 Inc., provider of storage and compute appliances, recently announced that Pine Crest School has deployed Pivot3 appliances to store captured video images and host its video management system.

ISC West Session Tackles How To Work with IT Managers

While physical security professionals continue to migrate tools to the IP network, a session at ISC West last week -- "IT Manager: Friend or Foe?" -- tackled how to work with IT personnel to make the transition easier.



Arecont Vision Showcases True Wide Dynamic Range Megapixel Cameras

Arecont Vision announces a new selection of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) cameras that can provide clear images in extreme light conditions containing both very bright and dark areas in the field of view.

Vummi Introduces New Family of Long-Range Surveillance Cameras

Vumii Imaging Inc., a developer and manufacturer of thermal and near-infrared illumination cameras, announced the introduction of its Accuracii long range video surveillance system family.

Samsung Unveils New VGA-Resolution Compact Cameras

Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products, introduced a new line of compact network cameras providing high-quality VGA-resolution images for applications such as small business and retail locations.

March Networks Introduces Free IP VMS

March Networks, global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced the introduction Command Lite -- a free, entry-level version of its enterprise-class Command video management system (VMS).

"Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro Uses Interlogix Technology to Secure Facilities

When "Buddy" Valastro, owner of the famous Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J. and star of several popular television reality shows, looked to expand his business from a small storefront to a new 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse, part of his challenge was to secure the facility

Power to the People

To start the final day of GovSec 2012, former Sen. George Mitchell took the stage to provide the keynote for attendees of the conference and FOSE.

IP Forwarding Service for Alarm Industry at ISC West

It was quite clear at this year’s ISC West that the security industry continues to gravitate toward online functionality and mobile applications. Well, the alarm industry is no different. A new affordable IP forwarding service caught the attention of Security Products Magazine’ Online Sales Director at the conference because of its innovation that I’m sure more industry insiders will be whispering about in the near future.

D-Link To Provide Support for Network Optix HD Witness

D-Link recently announced support for Network Optix HD Witness, powerful new video management platform. Expanding its VMS partnership base, the integration of HD Witness into D-Link professional IP cameras offers businesses a new approach to managing high definition surveillance video at any scale, from stand-alone single locations to enterprise deployments.

Tips: Be Safe on the Street

While out and about around your town or city, it is important to protect yourself. Here, the Seattle Police Department offers general safety tips, street safety tips and tips should you be confronted by a stranger.

Iomega Announces All-in-One StorCenter

Iomega, an EMC company, recently announced the North America availability of an all-in-one network storage video surveillance product that includes both hardware and software, providing SMBs and others with an easy-to-deploy, high performance yet economical video surveillance solution that incorporates network storage for capturing, storing and managing video surveillance files.

One Grand Conference

I hope your ISC West 2012 experience was as good as mine. It was a wonderful conference, complete with premier education sessions and today’s latest technologies.

Microsemi Unveils 60W IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE Midspans for Outdoors

The PD-9501GO/AC single port midspan supports the IEEE802.3at standard at 10/100/1000Mbps data rates for outdoor installations and is backward-compatible with the earlier IEEE802.3af standard. It allows WLAN access points, security network cameras and other IP terminals to receive power, along with data, over standard Ethernet cables, leaving network infrastructure completely unaltered. The midspan also features plug-and-play installation, energy efficiency, location flexibility and low-cost installation.

CertiPath Debuts ProofCards at ISC West

CertiPath introduced its ProofCards and the add-on FaultBridge offerings at ISC West.

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