International

Axis: Network Video Growth Impacted By Financial Crisis

December 16, 2008

Axis: Network Video Growth Impacted By Financial Crisis

The market for professional security installations has recently been characterized by increased caution and projects with specified surveillance cameras have been deferred or suspended. This has impacted Axis’ growth and moderated the pace of the technology shift from analog to digital network video.


IndigoVision Joins ONVIF, PSIA

December 15, 2008

As part of its full support for the emerging IP Video open standards currently being developed, IndigoVision has joined both the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance).


Report: Financial Crisis Forcing Banks To Change Security Spending

December 12, 2008

Report: Financial Crisis Forcing Banks To Change Security Spending

A recently released report by Frost & Sullivan says the current economic meltdown has affected sales in the global market for physical security solutions in banking and financial institutions. This is the case especially in North America and Western Europe, due to branch closures and headquarters consolidation.


Morocco Issues More Than 1 Million Biometric, Contactless ID Cards

December 12, 2008

Just seven months after the production of the first document, the Kingdom of Morocco’s national security service has already issued its millionth biometric, contactless ID cards.


Xtralis Smoke Detection System Protecting Heathrow Airport Terminal

December 8, 2008

Xtralis Smoke Detection System Protecting Heathrow Airport Terminal

Xtralis, a provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that its VESDA Very Early Warning Aspirating Smoke Detection system has been chosen by BAA to help ensure the safe transit of passengers through the baggage halls of the recently opened Heathrow Terminal 5 in London.


Pelco Withdraws From IFSEC 2009

December 8, 2008

Pelco management announced recently that it will not be participating in the IFSEC 2009 Exhibition but will still be hosting its annual customer party, to be held at a venue near but not at IFSEC. The company feels it prudent -- given the current worldwide economic atmosphere -- to withdraw from participation at the show for the upcoming year.


MATE Intelligent Video Systems Deployed At Beijing National Stadium During 2008 Olympics

December 5, 2008

MATE Intelligent Video Systems Deployed At Beijing National Stadium During 2008 Olympics

MATE Intelligent Video recently announced that its intelligent video systems had been part of a large video surveillance system installed at the Beijing National Stadium.


Survey: Downturn In Economy Leading To More Employees Downloading Sensitive Company Data

December 5, 2008

It would seem desperate times call for desperate measures, as a survey released recently shows that workers will do almost anything to keep their jobs -- but at a cost to the employer.


Researchers Find Steps To Improve Facial Recognition Systems At Border Entry Points

December 3, 2008

Researchers Find Steps To Improve Facial Recognition Systems At Border Entry Points

Facial recognition systems perform some very challenging tasks such as checking an individual’s photo against a database of known or suspected criminals. The task can become nearly impossible when the systems acquire poor facial images -- a situation that occurs all too often in real-world environments.


Belgium Police Use IP License Plate Recognition Solution To Detect Stolen Vehicles

December 3, 2008

Genetec recently announced that the Anti-Aggression Brigade from the Brussels Police Department in Belgium has chosen AutoVu, Genetec’s IP license plate recognition solution, to facilitate the detection of stolen vehicles within the city.


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