Rapid (De)Activation of Locks in Emergency Situations
While smudged makeup could be considered a minor emergency, the breakout of a fire or someone going on the rampage in a public building is a far more urgent situation that demands...
Integrating Fire Detection into Building Management Systems
Buildings today can have any number of systems installed in order to control security, heating, lighting and ventilation. It is common practice, particularly in larger scale buildi...
Panomera - the multifocal sensor system from Dallmeier
Panomera - Winner of the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2011 "CCTV camera equipment of the year" is a multifocal sensor system with up to 51 megapixels in real time. This novel sur...
An Executive Move to Samsung Techwin: Interview with Jonas Andersson
Jonas Andersson is Senior Vice President for product planning and strategic marketing for the security solutions division of Samsung Techwin. He joined the company in January 2013 ...
Fire Safety: The Interpretation of Fire Regulations and Materials Testing
The façade of a building is an important part of the building as it provides a significant proportion of the building's thermal insulation and is also the outward face of the build...
Panomera protects European Karting Championship
Noted for its size and professional chicanes, the ProKart Raceland karting circuit at Wackersdorf is a regular venue in the calendar of international karting championship races. Th...
Work Safety: A Culture of Prevention
EU-OSHA - that‘s not an old Japanese Samurai war cry but stands instead for the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. It was set up to promote safe healthier and more prod...
Interoperability and Ease of Installation
The business segment Security Products is part of the Siemens Building Technologies Division and offers a broad range of access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance ...
Security in the Cloud with Diamonds
In November Genetec announced that the company enters into a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop cloud-based security solutions together. The plan is to offer hosted secu...
Hanno Vogels: An Interview about How to Manufacture Products at Highest Quality Levels
We connect certain brands automatically with quality when we had a good experience with the brand in the past. The second aspect that might to influence our mindset is the look at ...
Video Evolves with University of East Anglia’s Needs
The University of East Anglia (UEA) was an early adopter of IP video surveillance in 2005. Milestone partner Check Your Security (CYS) brought together a number of standalone CCTV ...
Future-Proofed Idesco Access Readers Delight
Danish Industries, a trade organization and employers‘ association, occupies a prime location in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. One of their primary responsibilities is nurturin...
Discreet Axis Network Cameras Watch Over the Safety of Hotel Guests
Alpina Dolomites Lodge, a recently built tourist accommodation with high-profile clientèle, was faced with the need to have a video surveillance system that could protect the safet...
FLIR Systems Thermal Imaging Cameras Help Protect the Perimeter of Oubaai Golf Estate
South Africa‘s Garden Route is world famous as a popular and scenic stretch of the southern coast. It includes towns such as Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay...
Panoramic Megapixel Cameras Set New Benchmarks for Wide Area Surveillance
High definition megapixel cameras can cover larger areas with fewer cameras while delivering superior detail and improving overall security operations. This translates into lower i...
The Future of IP Standardisation
Few would argue that as the industry continues its progression toward wide-spread deployment of IP security technology, some type of standards are necessary to guide the industry i...
IFSEC 2014 Will Take Place at ExCeL in London
Early in February UBM Live announced that IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety Health Expo and Facilities Show will move from Birmingham's NEC to ExCeL London in June ...
Access Control: Security for Dubai Airport
The aviation-renowned AC2000 security management system from CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has been successfully installed at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai...
Videowall Equipment for Police of Lugano
Lugano is situated in the very south of Switzerland idyllically at the shore of the lake that owes his name to the city. As with everything else, people in Switzerland place great ...
Simplicity Leads to Clear Mind and Top Performance
If the ancient wisdom in the headline is true, the launch of Tyco Fire Protection Products's new fire detection solution at Intersec 2013 should help installers and fire system int...
Arctic sailing expedition: Axis network camera masters biggest challenge yet
Axis Communications has released video footage from a recent Arctic expedition, testing the true strength of its cameras. Strong winds, rain, icy cold and constant movement. That w...
Access Control: Think Global, Go Hybrid
The security industry is feeling the impact of two major trends: globalization and ongoing technological development. Multinational enterprise, convergence of IT and physical secur...
AxxonSoft Releases a New Open Platform Video Management System
Axxon Next is a new-generation video management software that is based on open standards to offer an open platform. It is a user-friendly, intuitive system that lets security perso...
Special Focus Alarm Systems: Security Self-help
If you have used any means of public transportation recently, you have almost certainly noticed that security measures have been continuously stepped up in recent years. Since al-Q...
CCTV: Elkerliek Hospital Selects IQ in Vision Megapixel Technology
IQ in Vision has been designing, manufacturing and marketing the IQ eye line of HD megapixel IP cameras since 1998. The company with its headquarters in San Juan Capistrano, Califo...
A Ruggedized Digital Video Recording and Transmission System for Vehicle Fleets
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, and in the case of Heitel, part of the Australian Xtralis group, they planted one on fertile land when they decided to exhibit at Intersec in D...
Technology Partner Program from Bosch Introduced at Security Essen
With the presentation of its Technology Partner Program (TPP) at the Security Essen trade fair, Bosch Security Systems has enabled inter-operable solutions that fit any application...
ADT installs CEM AC2000 Access Control for High-level Security Site
The core of Aycliffe Secure Center‘s business is based on its ability to provide a safe and secure environment for its young residents who are between the ages of 11 and 17. It off...
Detecting and Extinguishing Fire in Public Transport Vehicles
Over the years, buses and coaches have become technical marvels in terms of comfort and safety, not least with fire protection having become an area that both manufacturers and ope...
Samsung DVRs for the Kia Oval in London
One of the UK's most famous international sporting venues - the Kia Oval in South London - has put its trust in Samsung DVRs to record video of crowd activity during match days. T...
Camera test: UTC-TrueVision TVC-M5220-1-P
In cooperation with Seetec, GIT SECURITY tests current and new video cameras under standardised conditions in the test laboratory of the SeeTec Hardware Competence Centre. The Hard...
Camera test: Convision CC-8171
In cooperation with Seetec, GIT SECURITY tests current and new video cameras under standardised conditions in the test laboratory of the SeeTec Hardware Competence Centre. The Har...
HD Bullet camera offering the most effective illumination
Avigilon's 1 MP, 2MP, 3MP and 5MP HD Bullet cameras offer the most effective illumination with industry-leading implementation of adaptive infrared (IR) technology. Delivering two ...
Security at the Largest European Airfreight Hub
The DHL Air Hub Leipzig has been in operation at Leipzig/Halle airport for almost five years. Along with Hong Kong and Cincinnati (USA), this is the central European hub of the wo...
Integration of Fire Detection and Emergency Lighting in One Solution
In the event of a fire, a traditional emergency lighting system does not facilitate signs to be ‘shut off', allowing people to walk directly into the path of danger. By responding ...
