International

Radioisotope Identification Devices Protecting Beijing Olympics

August 13, 2008

ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications, recently announced that it has won $2.5 million in contracts to supply identiFINDERs to the Government of China for use at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.


Securing The Games

By Brent Dirks · August 8, 2008

Securing The Games

With the eyes of the world focused on China as the 2008 Summer Olympics begin today in Beijing, numerous security companies are helping to keep fans and participants safe.


Canadian Retailer Deploys Network Cameras To Reduce Shrink

August 8, 2008

Axis Communications recently announced that Ardene, Canada’s premier fashion accessory retailer, is implementing its network cameras to reduce shrink in 350 stores across the country.


Video Analytics Enhances Urban Security In Madrid Suburb

August 6, 2008

ioimage recently announced that its video analytics solution has been implemented to prevent urban crime in the Spanish city of Alcorcon, located 13 kilometers from Madrid.


IP Video Tackling Crime In South Africa Suburb

August 1, 2008

An integrated IP CCTV solution is helping to dramatically reduce crime in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, through an innovative security initiative.


Brazil Bank Deploys High-Resolution Cameras To Protect Branches Across The Country

July 30, 2008

GVI Security Solutions Inc, a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, has received a new order to provide 4,000 high-resolution color cameras to protect the branches of Caixa Econômica Federal in Brazil.


Shanghai World Financial Center Installs Bosch Public Address/Emergency Sound System

July 23, 2008

Shanghai World Financial Center Installs Bosch Public Address/Emergency Sound System

Bosch Security Systems’ Digital Praesideo Public Address (PA) and Emergency Sound System is being installed in the prestigious new Shanghai World Financial Center. At 492 meters (1,615 feet), the center is currently the world’s third-tallest building.


Asian City To Install Municipal Security Command/Control System

July 22, 2008

Magal Security Systems recently announced that it has received an order for the installation of a municipal security command and control system in a capital city in Asia, based on its FORTIS System.


Spanish Airline Ramps Up Security With Video Analytics

July 16, 2008

As the largest air transport group in Spain, Iberia Airlines was interested in improving safety in aircraft-only areas, heightening security in the wake of a 2006 car bombing, and preventing theft in its 200,000 square meter facilities. Unhappy with its existing CCTV security system, the organization turned to video analytics software developer Agent Vi when upgrading its security system.


Canadian Driver’s License Authority Uses Biometrics To Screen Applicants

July 14, 2008

Digimarc Corp. recently announced that Manitoba Public Insurance has chosen Digimarc’s Facial Recognition Solution (FRS) to help screen applicants for driver’s licenses -- including its new Enhanced Driver’s License, a WHTI compliant travel document that will provide a convenient alternative to the passport for entering the U.S. at land and water border crossings.


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