HD Cameras and Alarm Systems Integration
At Ifsec it was time for Panasonic to present the third generation of i-Pro SmartHD cameras to their European customers and to show the new Smart HD concept, GIT-SECURITY.com had a...
Innovations on the Doorstep
According to the figures of the last half-yearly report, the business of Mobotix AG is growing splendidly. Against a consistently difficult economic background, in the first six mo...
Sunny in South Africa
Slot machines, roulette tables and entertainment - the choice at the Grand West Casino near Cape Town leaves nothing to be desired. The Grand West, which is part of the Sun Interna...
Solar Power
With growth rates of 60% solar power plants are one of the most rapidly expanding segments in the energy sector. But how can the huge open-air solar parks - which can quickly reach...
IP Video Secures French Eurotunnel Terminal
In a major CCTV upgrade, Eurotunnel's French passenger terminal has deployed a widely distributed IP Video solution from IndigoVision. Used for security, traffic management and imm...
Making a Virtue of a Necessity
Meeting fire safety approvals required by law doesn't have to be a headache. Bosch's integrated fire detection and voice evacuation solutions can be tailored to any size of busines...
Sealing Safely
Rychiger, with its head office in Steffisburg in the Bernese Oberland, belongs to the leading international manufacturers of customer-specific filling and sealing machines. Their s...
Nextiva Retail Traffic Analytics
Retailers worldwide are increasingly challenged with enhancing the effectiveness of their retail operations. In an industry characterised by expensive real estate, slim margins, an...
EU Commission: Communication assessing the use of security scanners at European airports
At the request of the European Parliament and Member States, on June 15th the EU Commission has issued a communication assessing the use of security scanners at European airports. ...
Pauline Norstrom and Dedicated Micros Awarded
CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the Ifsec 2010 Security Industry Awards for its groundbreaking...
Palatial Displays
The Seif Palace was built by order of Sheikh Mubarak the Great and has been extended over the years. It is a focal point of Kuwait City and it is seen as an integral part of Kuwait...
A Lasting Legacy
Of the estimated 40 million surveillance cameras installed around the world today, approximately 95 percent of them are analog. Considering that the average lifespan of those camer...
Don’t Fear the Big Players
Advancis is known for it's security and building management system WinGuard. This constantly developed product ist distributed via integrators, OEM-Partners and in some exceptional...
BriefCam Video Synopsis Wins 2010 IFSEC Security Industry Award
BriefCam, a developer and provider of Video Synopsis systems for reviewing, analyzing and indexing of surveillance camera content,was awarded the IFSEC Security Industry Award 2010...
Zoom: Less May Be More in the World of Surveillance
In many surveillance situations, being able to effectively magnify an image to reveal specific details is a necessity. Often, the small details that are picked up by a security cam...
HTVL Effective Specification for CCTV Cameras
Effective resolution is the best indicator for video security professionals of how effective a CCTV camera is really going to be in terms of capturing detail in an image that might...
Light Work
Over the last few years, environmental awareness has increased drastically. Instead of relying only on fossil or nuclear energy for generating electricity, renewable energies have ...
Powering Up the Right Equipment
Any power supply performing a mandatory function of a new or upgraded European fire alarm system must be third-party approved as being fully compliant with EN 54 part 4 Amendment 2...
A Machine for Growth
With solutions for the production and personalization of cards and passports as its prime business, the Mühlbauer Group also supplies systems for microchip die sorting, solar cell ...
Network Cameras for Soccer World Cup
The preparations for the soccer World Cup in South Africa are in full swing. One of the most crucial aspects with such a major event is guaranteeing the safety and security of the ...
IP Cameras for a Safe Harbor
Whenever expensive items are involved, security is always a major concern. If you‘ve fulfilled a childhood dream of owning your own large boat, you would prefer to keep it safe fro...
Security in RFID-based Personnel Identification
It is well known that every security method has its limits and that the effort required to crack a security pass or a transponder in an RF-based (Radio Frequency) identification sy...
Key Management System
A typical gatehouse at a large factory or other establishment always needed a large back wall on which to hang all the various keys that were used throughout the site. But even wit...
Highly available embedded server for secure teleservices
For secure remote maintenance and diagnosis of machines and systems via the Internet, Innominate has developed a highly-available 19-inch network security solution, which is used i...
Tips for the Casino Security Buyer
If it is to ensure fair play for all its guests, the fulfilment of its legal obligations as well as its continued existence as a business, a casino has to provide security in all a...
Sea Tested IP Monitoring
The Maddalena archipelago is a group of islands north-east of Sardinia, off the Emerald Coast, a popular destination for pleasure sailors for its natural beauty and unspoiled emera...
Strengthening Retail Security
The biggest concern for owners of retail establishments is stock loss due to shoplifting and employee theft. Insurance companies are now putting pressure on retailers to develop an...
Keyless access control into new student accommodation
Bringing together the vision of providing all first year students with high quality on campus accommodation with the latest developments in electronic access control to create tota...
A Perimeter Protection Field Test
Spreading over 19.6 km², Frankfurt Airport covers an area almost as large as the whole of Frankfurt city centre. The perimeter fence around the site is currently around 31 km long ...
One Panasonic, IP Migration and SmartHD
When Panasonic System Solutions and Panasonic Communications Company merged to become Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) in January, not only the idea of "One Panasonic" for t...
IP Video Secures Eurotunnel Terminal
In a major CCTV upgrade, Eurotunnel's French passenger terminal has deployed a widely distributed IP Video solution from IndigoVision. Used for security, traffic management and imm...
Sony´s HD PTZ Cameras: Simon Nash Explains Details
Ifsec 2010 (May 10-13): Sony will show latest developments and applications. The curtain will raise again for the network HD PTZ dome cameras. The company showed first versions las...
Video Surveillance for Sparda-Bank
“Friendly fair” – True to that motto the individual private customer is the centre of attention for the Sparda-Bank. In order to ensure that customers feel comfortable and safe a ...
All about Unmanned Aircraft, Robots and Active Laser Technology
Civil danger management, where accidents or natural catastrophes occur, but also terror attacks or for frontier security - that is the business of the "Homeland Security" division ...
Milestone Secures Malmo CityTunnel
When the Swedish national railway began major construction of the Malmo CityTunnel Project in 2005, workplace security was of utmost concern. Now the tracks are almost ready, and i...
