Network-Centric Security, August 2008

August 1, 2008

Network-Centric Security, August 2008

• Few Fingers in the Mix: Biometrics stars in niches, not network
• Uncommon Platforms: Can IP video management software be the same, but different?
• Mass Notification Meets IP: Here comes NFPA


Swedish Supermarket Chain Battles Theft With IP Video

August 28, 2008

Swedish Supermarket Chain Battles Theft With IP Video

With the newest technology in surveillance, the value-priced European supermarket chain Netto is winning the retail battle against robberies, theft and shrinkage in its Swedish stores. The solution is network cameras with IP video management software from Milestone Systems.


Intelligent Video Appliances Installed At Critical South Korea Sites

August 28, 2008

ioimage recently announced that its intelligent video appliances have been implemented at several key sites in South Korea.


London Borough Migrates To IP CCTV Solution

August 27, 2008

London Borough Migrates To IP CCTV Solution

IP video technology has been chosen by the London Borough of Newham, UK to replace its aging VCR recording system and to provide a platform for future migration to a total IP CCTV solution.


Report: Global CCTV Market Expected To Grow 23 Percent By 2012

August 22, 2008

Report: Global CCTV Market Expected To Grow 23 Percent By 2012

Research and Markets recently released a report, “Global CCTV Market Analysis (2008-2012),” that looks at the demand for CCTV products in the next four years.


Honeywell Readies IP Video Management System

By Steven Titch · August 22, 2008

Honeywell will begin shipping its new IP-based video management system in September, making the company the latest entrant among a growing number of vendors offering software designed to integrate video surveillance components via the Internet protocol.


Colombia Rolls Out 12-City IP Video Surveillance Project

August 21, 2008

Colombia Rolls Out 12-City IP Video Surveillance Project

GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, recently announced that its cameras have been selected for a major National Security 12-city surveillance project by the Colombia Ministerio del Interior.


IP Video Chosen For Large-Scale Rail Network Upgrade In United Kingdom

August 20, 2008

IP Video Chosen For Large-Scale Rail Network Upgrade In United Kingdom

Integrated IP video technology has been deployed as part of a massive CCTV central monitoring and recording project for First Capital Connect (FCC), one of the UK’s newest train operating companies.


Converging Risk Assessments

By Marleah Blades · August 19, 2008

Converging Risk Assessments

Just as every business is unique, so too are corporate approaches to physical and logical security convergence. However, as companies develop their convergence models, they should thoroughly consider all business functions or processes that may benefit from it, says John McClurg, vice president of global security for Honeywell.


ioimage, e-Convergence Solutions Partner

August 15, 2008

ioimage recently announced that it has signed an agreement with e-Convergence Solutions, a specialized distributor of presence, security and convergence technologies, to distribute ioimage products to data networking VARs in North America.


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Safe and Secure TV

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Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?