Author: dtaitano
Siemens Launched New Vectis iX Family HD NVR
The Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, just launched by Security Products from Siemens, includes self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for server-based systems. Both are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up […]
Brooklyn White Flags: Five Teen Suspects Being Searched In Brooklyn Bridge Security Breach
Mysterious White Flags Fly on Brooklyn Bridge — Police were searching Wednesday for a skateboard-toting youth and four pals after being spotted crossing the Brooklyn Bridge just 20 minutes before its flags were stolen. After the mysterious appearance of two high-flying white flags fluttering atop the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City raised speculations Tuesday […]
Birminham Airport Deploys IndigoVision Solution – Achieves Return On Investment Within 9 Months
Indigovision’s video compression technology in both cameras and encoders delivers amazing video quality at exceptionally low bandwidth. The ability to view and control cameras from any point onsite has allowed Birmingham airport to reduce its number of control rooms. Background When the Senior Executives at Birmingham Airport were laying out plans to increase passenger numbers […]
Arecont Vision Megapixel Cameras Pass With Flying Colors At Texas School District
Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is a recognized leader in college and career readiness in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, offering a comprehensive curriculum to meet the needs of every student. The District consists of roughly 41 square miles tucked along the Texas/Mexico border and serves almost 16,000 students in four high […]
Never Miss An Angle With Hikvision?s 6MP IR Fisheye Camera
Hikvision is set to reveal its newest edition: the DS-2CD6362F-I(S)(V) 6-megapixel IR Fisheye Network camera. This new camera features a 1/1.8” progressive scan CMOS sensor to provide high-resolution images of up-to 3072 x 2048, 30 frames-per-second, and a 1.19 mm fisheye lens for a 360° panoramic view. Choice of 3MP Model with WDR A 3MP […]
Ethernet Repeater Handles PoE Power Up To 60 Watts
Vigitron introduces the new compact Vi3002 Ethernet and PoE ++ Repeater. The Vi3002 is designed for applications that require extended distance transmission of both IP video and PoE with distances up to 656ft. (200m). It is extremely compact size which is designed to fit into tight spaces such as conduits, standard, and weatherproof enclosures. It […]
Going To San Diego Comic-Con? Put On Your Mask For The Surveillance Camera Network
In the TV series Person of Interest, two government artificial intelligence programs can access virtually every surveillance camera across New York City, including privately operated ones in places like parking garages, hotels, and apartment complexes. The creators of the show try to stay one step ahead of modern technology. So the question is: do cities […]
U.S. Department Of State To Adopt Biometric Identifiers Capture And Processing System
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is seeking to adopt a new system which would allow it to electronically capture and process biometric identifiers to determine threats to the country, according to a report by Washington Technology. The department wants to use biometric enrollment data file plans to compare the data against other U.S. terrorist, intelligence […]
N.Y. Jets Eliminating Paper Season Tickets
The NFL’s New York Jets are doing away with paper tickets for season ticket holders, while offering those fans a rewards plan for showing up regularly and behaving properly. The high-end rewards include Super Bowl tickets and a trip to a road game on the team plane. Other NFL clubs, such as the Broncos and […]
Avigilon Welcomes Fred Withers To Board Of Directors
Avigilon Corporation (TSX:AVO), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, announced the appointment of Fred Withers, FCA, former partner and chief development officer for Ernst & Young, to its board of directors and audit committee. Mr. Withers, who recently retired, has over 30 years of experience with Ernst & Young, including significant involvement in […]
ESX 2014 Reports Seventh Successful Year
More than 200 exhibitors provide a glimpse of the future for security owners and executives. Each year, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) affirms that its possible to offer a diverse show floor that is large enough to spotlight next-gen security products and services, yet manageable for security professionals to tour and drill deeply into any […]
Electoral Commission Of Ghana Hosts Conference On Using Biometrics For Election Management
The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) is currently hosting a three-day conference dedicated to applying and sustaining biometric technology in election management in Africa, according to a report by VibeGhana.com. Held July 21 to 23, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) is hosting the conference which is being attended by representatives of electoral management […]
Optex Redhawk Intruder Tracker Wins Award
Redhawk, an innovative software application developed by The Hawkeye Effect that maps and tracks multiple intruders to a precise GPS coordinate, recently won the intruder alarm category of the Benchmark Innovation Awards at Ifsec. Redhawk is a software application that works in conjunction with the Milestone Xprotect video management software (VMS) platform, with the Optex […]
Boston Adds Security Cameras To School Buses
Says system will aid in discipline, safety Andrew Prince, a technician with the Boston School Department, installed a video camera in one of the school buses that will be used this fall. When Boston students board their school buses this fall, they may want to watch what they say and do. Boston is equipping all […]
CaughtOnCamera: Pilger, NE Tornado Destruction
It’s been one month since tornadoes tore through the small town of Pilger Nebraska. When a Farmers Co-Op recovered its computers from the rubble, no one expected to find anything that worked. However, the security camera hard drives survived, showing an insane view of the storm and the moment it hit. It’s likely some of […]
Dumb Or Smarter? CTA Orange Line Robbers Caught On Tape
It’s hard to say whether the alleged Orange Line robbers are real smart, or just plain dumb. So smart to be scoping out the route for a couple of hours before the attack. Smart that they knew the stretch between Halsted and Roosevelt was the longest on the route – seven minutes from station to […]
Brazil’s ‘1984’-Style World Cup Security May Be Coming To Your City
The World Cup in Brazil ended the way it started, with authorities flexing unprecedented muscle to squelch dissenters, silence journalists, and shield the carefully manicured event from disruption. President Dilma Rousseff promised to host “the Cup of Cups,” and her government spent more than $850 million on security — five times what was spent in […]
Brentwood, CA’s First Video Surveillance Neighborhood Deters Major Crime
Despite a strong Neighborhood Watch Program and regular police patrols, Mike Hinchcliff’s upscale Brentwood neighborhood was still experiencing a handful of major crimes annually. So, he banded together with fellow neighbors to add a third element of crime prevention. After installing a neighborhood video surveillance system in spring 2013, the Sterling Preserve subdivision at the […]
On Photography, Cops Need To Get A Clue
We can’t expect privacy in public, but neither should police officers and public employees. Security cameras operated by the Department of Homeland Security are installed in front of a federal building in New York. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP) Last week, Buzzfeed reporter Benny Johnson went to work on a list of the seven ugliest federal […]
MicroPower Technologies Honored With 2014 Golden Eagle Award
MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced that its has been awarded the 2014 Golden Eagle award by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). The award, sponsored by SDM Magazine, was presented to MicroPower and its customer, American Airlines Center, for excellence in […]