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Identive To Hold Third Quarter 2013 Conference Call
SANTA ANA, Calif. and ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identive (Nasdaq: INVE ); (Frankfurt:INV) will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors . The audio webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.identive-group.com , and clicking on “Presentations, Reports & Webcasts.” The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888.771.4371 (toll free within the U.S.) or +1 847.585.4405 (for international callers) and using passcode 36033941. For those unable to attend the live webcast, it will be archived following the event for 30 days in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. A replay of the call will be available for one week and can be accessed by dialing 888.843.7419 (toll free within the U.S.) or +1 630.652.3042 (for international callers) and using passcode 36033941. About Identive Group Identive Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVE ); (Frankfurt:INV) provides products and solutions that address the markets for identity management, physical and logical access control, NFC solutions and a host of RFID-enabled applications for customers in the government, enterprise, consumer, education and healthcare sectors. CONTACT: Identive: Darby Dye, +1 949 553 4251, ddye@identive-group.com Lennart Streibel, […]
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Diebold Secures Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine
Advanced security solutions protecting one of world’s largest mines October 31, 2013 — NORTH CANTON, Ohio , Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is helping secure one of the largest gold mines in the world. Operated by Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation (PVDC), the Pueblo Viejo mine, located in the Dominican Republic , has proven and probable gold reserves of 25.0 million ounces. To secure this high-value site, Diebold installed and implemented advanced video surveillance , access control , intrusion detection and perimeter monitoring systems. The company integrated these systems via a customized software application, enabling on-site security personnel to efficiently monitor the entire property in real time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080725/DIEBOLDLOGO ) PVDC is a joint venture between gold producers Barrick Gold Corporation and Goldcorp Inc. It achieved commercial production in January 2013 and has a projected life of more than 30 years. Diebold Secures Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine “As a vast gold reserve, the Pueblo Viejo mine requires numerous electronic security solutions to protect the site’s assets,” said Marshal Valentine , country security manager. “Diebold’s integrated solutions have provided a way to actively and intelligently monitor the entire site, enhancing security from the perimeter to individual locations inside the property.” For the site’s video surveillance system, Diebold installed more than 300 cameras and multiple digital video recorders. In addition, Diebold created a fully equipped command center where security personnel can monitor video images from across the site and automatically view video feeds associated with any alarm event. […]
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CoastalCOMS Milestone Solution Provider Delivers Coastal Analytics
Milestone Systems The CoastalCOMS solution is an integrated solution that leverages proprietary coastal video analytics/data and Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software to provide contextual environmental measurements and information directly from processed surveillance camera images/video. With a primary focus on beach hazard identification and risk management support, the company’s analytics packages provide break zone identification, wave height, wave period, snapshot people counts by preset view (or combinations of preset views), shoreline or waterline variance (mean sea level, mean high water, etc), beach width, and vessel counting. Coupled with Milestone XProtect modules and public weather data sources, the company provides the ability to schedule devices against complex environmental changes and drive beach safety and marine surveillance workflows based on changing weather or hazard thresholds. Secondarily, CoastalCOMS analytics outputs coupled with Milestone XProtect functionality can be applied by science agencies and engineering organisations as smart monitoring and data collection solutions for marine protected area monitoring and enforcement and general coastal project monitoring. View all: CCTV cameras
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UK CCTV Commissioner Hosts Conference On Regulation
By Tom Reeve on October 31, 2013 Andrew Rennison, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, addresses the audience at his first conference on the code of practice Around 120 delegates attended the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s conference in London last week to hear about and discuss the latest developments around the commissioner’s new code of practice. The event was held at the Royal Society in central London and was opened by the commissioner Andrew Rennison who, after introducing the day’s speakers, called for delegates to help promote the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice to the CCTV industry. Borrowing a word from Lord Taylor of Holbeach, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Criminal Information at the Home Office, Rennison asked people to go forth and “evangelise” the code. He said it was an approach that had worked during his six years as the Forensic Science Regulator, and it was on the back of this success that the Home Office had asked him to become the interim CCTV regulator (later to become the surveillance camera commissioner). Evangelising the code is necessary because, of course, the code is not mandatory and, as it only applies to systems owned by local authorities and the police, covers less than five per cent of CCTV systems in England and Wales. Andrew Rennison, Surveillance Camera Commissioner And while relevant authorities have been told they must have regard to the 12 guiding principles of the code, there are no penalties for failing to observe it. Compliance is entirely voluntary […]
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Global Video Surveillance And VSaaS Market Is Expected to Reach US$42.81 Billion Globally in 2019
Global Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market is Expected to Reach USD 42.81 Billion Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com . SOURCE http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ ALBANY, New York , October 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research ” Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 ,” the global market is expected to reach a value of USD 42.81 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 19.1% from 2013 to 2019. Increased security and safety concerns and need to monitor activities to detect intrusion, theft and traffic surveillance are some important reasons driving the growth of the video surveillance and VSaaS market globally. Browse the full report with complete TOC at http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-surveillance-vsaas-market.html By system, IP based video surveillance market is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of 24.2% during the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. Growing installations of IP cameras and need for surveillance cameras with better video quality is driving the demand for IP based video surveillance systems, globally. By components, hardware market was valued at USD 9.49 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. It comprises […]
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RetailNext Invests In Rapid Global Expansion Bringing In-Store Analytics To Retailers In 33 Countries
RetailNext Invests In Rapid Global Expansion Bringing In-Store Analytics To Retailers In 33 Countries vertmarkets.com 2013-11-01 11:32:23 Expands Operations, Leadership Team, and International Partner Base in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM San Jose, CA /PRNewswire/ — RetailNext, Inc., the in-store analytics market leader, today announced additional investment in global expansion Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . The company grew its operations and leadership teams outside of the U.S. and acquired UK-based consultancy Illogik Ltd. in 2013 to expand its technical presence in EMEA regions. RetailNext brings e-commerce-style measurements and analytics to physical stores and shopping centers. With technical support, business development, engineering, and sales teams now based in several countries, including the U.K., Switzerland, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, RetailNext is a rapidly growing global brand. Today, more than 100 retailers globally are using RetailNext to optimize marketing and increase profit per shopper in their stores. Global Growth Highlights “As global retailers are rapidly embracing advanced shopper analytics, we are seeing significant growth in the number of multinational retailers who have deployed RetailNext solutions in their stores in the U.S. as well as overseas. RetailNext’s ability to scale and deliver valuable store insights across internal departments, and provide localized solutions and support to many regions, is helping drive sales with both global and local retailers. We expect to see 200% year-over-year revenue growth this fiscal year,” said Michael Manlapas, VP of International Sales at RetailNext. RetailNext growth highlights include: Currencies – Platform and data reports now support 164 currencies Global Deployment Locations – Deployed in 33 countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong […]
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CSC Continues Acquisition Track With ServiceMesh Deal
John Madden Summary CSC announced more than a year ago that it would reorganize and reinvest in strategic areas to spark additional growth, and the company has been true to its word. The vendor’s recently announced acquisition of ServiceMesh, a 140-person, privately funded cloud management and brokerage company, is CSC’s third deal in a year – made possible by cost-cutting and shedding some business in order to build up resources and free cash. This deal augments CSC’s overall cloud initiatives, particularly in how it accelerates CSC’s internal IP efforts around cloud orchestration and management. Acquisitions focused on building capabilities in strategic growth areas CSC unveiled its acquisition of ServiceMesh as part of its mixed Q2 earnings announcement. This is the second deal for the outsourcer in the last three months, and its third deal in a year – which is notable, as CSC has been very acquisition-averse in the past. All of these deals are to bolster CSC’s IP and capabilities in its strategic growth areas, which include cloud and Big Data/analytics as top priorities. The first two deals were focused on Big Data. First, in October 2012, CSC acquired 42Six Solutions, a software development company specializing in data processing and analytics for US government intelligence agencies and for the US Department of Defense. Secondly, in August 2013, CSC enhanced its Big Data practice with a deal for Infochimps, a small, privately held company known for its automated framework for elastic scaling of Hadoop, NoSQL, and stream processing analytics […]
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Can Facial Recognition Really Tell If A Kid Is Learning In Class?
engage sense facial recognition Can cameras read what’s going on in a second grader’s mind? Photo courtesy of EngageSense All of us have had a teacher who had eyes in the back of his or her head. Even while facing the blackboard, they saw everything—every note being passed, every answer being copied, every face being made. Or at least it seemed that way. All they really had to do was guess right a few times about what was going on behind their backs and, well, that is how classroom legends are made. But what if you took all the guessing out of the picture? What if cameras focused on every kid in the class? That’s what a New York company named SensorStar Labs has in mind, although the point would not be to catch miscreants, but rather to help teachers determine when they’ve lost the class. Face time Here’s how it would work. Using facial recognition software called EngageSense, computers would apply algorithms to what the cameras have recorded during a lecture or discussion to interpret how engaged the students have been. Were the kids’ eyes focused on the teacher? Or were they looking everywhere but the front of the class? Were they smiling or frowning? Or did they just seem confused? Or bored? Teachers would be provided a report that, based on facial analysis, would tell them when student interest was highest or lowest. Says SensorStar co-founder Sean Montgomery, himself a former teacher: “By looking at maybe just […]
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Verint Acquires Voice Biometric Company Victrio
MELVILLE, N.Y. and MENLO PARK, CALIF., October 29, 2013 — Verint? Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Victrio&trade, an innovator in fraud prevention and identity authentication solutions. The combination of Verint and Victrio advances this comprehensive solution set by combining industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with customer-centric workforce optimization (WFO) solutions, furthering the company’s strength in fraud and risk analytics. Today, risk management, fraud prevention and identity authentication are high profile topics in more and more organizations. With an increased focus on safeguarding customer identity and private information, companies worldwide are investing in technology and services that help mitigate risk, prevent fraud, reduce fraud-related loss and improve the customer experience–all while decreasing contact center operating costs. According to Ovum, “Risk-based authentication is going to be an increasingly important requirement. It represents a more realistic approach for business users, who won’t then need to present multiple credentials every time they log in.”1 More Security Insights White Papers More >> Reports More >> Webcasts More >> Victrio solutions combine a new generation of “passive” voice biometrics with unique predictive analysis that can accurately detect fraudsters and authenticate customers without caller interruption. Its innovative voice biometrics solution is ideally suited for large financial institutions, including banks, card issuers, wealth management service providers and other organizations focused on fraud reduction. Earlier this year, Victrio was named by Gartner, Inc. as a “Cool Vendor in Security: Identity and Access Management, 2013.”2 “We’re delighted to welcome […]
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German Biohacker Implants Cassette-Sized Biometric Chip Under His Skin
tim cannon November 1, 2013 – On the heels of Halloween comes a stomach-turning and somewhat bizarre story out of Germany. Reported in Vice’s Motherboard blog , Tim Cannon, a German “biohacker” implanted a computer chip in his arm that uses an open-source system to wirelessly record and transmit his biometric data. Dubbed, Circadia 1.0, Cannon had the chip implanted beneath his skin by body modification “pioneer,” Steve Haworth, not a doctor. And according to the Vice report, the device was slipped under his skin without the use of anesthesia. If that’s not enough to totally gross you out, the entire device is about the size of an Altoids tin and protrudes from Cannon’s arm with some pretty gruesome-looking stitches. The device was built by Cannon and his colleagues at Grindhouse Wetware and wirelessly transmits data from Cannon’s body to Android devices. Charging is also performed wirelessly. The Circadia wasn’t just made for Cannon and his pals. According to the Vice report, the first production run of Circadia chips will be ready and will cost somewhere around $500. Don’t get me wrong, what Cannon and his team have made is very cool, and is certainly ahead of its time. I would expect that there is a lot of development currently taking place for some similar devices, but this particular instrument looks pretty painful and obstructive. No doubt, there are many applications and meaningful reasons to measure biometric information in real-time. Depending on what’s being measured, this could even be used […]
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Biometric Market To Flourish By 2018
Biometric market to flourish by 2018 – Goode Intelligence Goode Intelligence has predicted mobile security products and services will grow within the next five years, generating more than US$8.3 billion revenue by 2018. HumanIPO reported earlier this month on the National Cyber Security Alliance’s preferred smartphone security survey. Focusing on the mobile biometric security market, Goode believes the industry is driven by Apple’s release of Touch ID. “Apple has disrupted everything and has again disrupted a market and rebranded biometrics as a convenient method of communicating with consumer technology,” the report stated. Within five years, 3.4 billion users are predicted to engage with biometrics on their mobile devices, alluding to a collective revenue of US$8.3 billion. Fingerprint sensors are forecasted to become a standard feature for high-end smart mobile devices by 2015, serving as a replacement with “cumbersome and inconvenient” methods currently available on mobile devices. With regards to mobile commerce, mobile devices are predicted as the primary mode for digital commerce. However, Goode reasons its progress is currently being hampered by identity verification and payment authorisation yet to be updated. Biometrics is suggested as a replacement for payment authorisation, as well as serving its goal in the authentication of products as supported by the Field Integrated Design Operations (FIDO) Alliance, among others. It will also contribute to scale security in the protection of sensitive information and transactions with services such as Mobile Device Management (MDM), secure containers and Mobile Application Management (MAM) succeeding in the creation of a […]
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Biometric ID Cards For Foreigners Studying In Malaysia
Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry on the proposed implementation of security featured biometric identity cards for foreign students studying in local institutions of higher learning said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Wednesday. “We do have some problems with regard to foreign students. “We are currently in discussions with the Education Ministry to adopt the biometric identity card with security features such as barcode and RIFD chip for foreign students here,” he told reporters at a press conference in Parliament lobby. He said the identify card would serve as the students traveling permit when in the country rather than the students having to carry passports where ever they go. “Several countries, namely Saudi Arab, Yemen and several Middle East countries have indicated interest in adopting such a card for their students students here,” he added. Based on ministry’s records, there were some 80,000 international students in the country last year. The aim is to attract 200,000 foreign students by 2020. In a related issue, Ahmad Zahid said that a pilot project is currently underway to implement the biometric identity card for the 2.116mil foreign workers in the country by the end of next year. He added that cards would be issued according to the sectors employing the foreign workers to allow immigration officials to keep tabs. “By end of next year, all foreign […]
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CISSP Video Training Boot Camp
CISSP Video Training Boot Camp – Clement Dupuis (Full 5 Days)(2013) English | WMV9 1920×1032 1398 kbps | WMA 1 ch 48 kbps | 28 hrs 24 min | 1.33 GB Genre: E-learning This 5 Day Boot Camp is designed to provide attendees with an intensive and thorough learning experience in order to prepare candidates for the CISSP exam which is run by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium known as (ISC)2. The Boot Camp will answer all of your queries surrounding the 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. Content The course will run for 5 full days and will address each of the 10 Domains contained in the Common Body of Knowledge as set out below: Domain 1: Security Management Practices Domain 2: Access Control Systems Domain 3: Telecommunications and Network Security Domain 4: Cryptography Domain 5: Security Architecture and Models Domain 6: Operations Security Domain 7: Application and System Development Domain 8: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Domain 9: Law, Investigation and Ethics Domain 10: Physical Security Audience This course is targeted at individuals looking to advance their career in the area of Information Security. The CISSP certification has almost become the industry standard for Information security and is recognised globally. In order to become a full CISSP you must have 5 years? experience in Information Security or 4 years and a University Degree in a similar field. However this does not exclude those who don?t have the necessary experience from sitting the exam. […]
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Crime Intelligence Software Launch
Crime intelligence software launch professionalsecurity.co.uk 2013-11-01 11:20:31 A new infrastructure for sharing information about low-level crime and anti-social behaviour was launched at the BSIA conference-exhibition in Brighton on Wednesday, October 30. The system, by Littoralis Limited, is already in use in central London and the Brighton-based company hopes to extend it across the country over the next 12 months Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . DISC Network allows local shopwatches, pubwatches and other business crime reduction partnerships to link into data-sharing groups to identify and monitor travelling offenders such as professional shoplifters and fraudsters. As the software firm says, it’s an aspect of criminal behaviour which is difficult – and costly – for police to address yet DISC Network is being deployed across the country at no cost to taxpayers or government. The launch of DISC Network was announced at the BSIA’s South East England Regional Crime Conference at Brighton’s Amex Stadium by Littoralis director Charlie Newman, pictured. He said: “This is really an exciting day for us and for our DISC users throughout the UK. I truly believe that DISC Network will make a substantial contribution to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour nationwide. “Our DISC system is used by more than 100 local crime reduction partnerships throughout the country and has helped them reduce business crime in their own localities. Now each of them can use DISC Network – completely free of charge – to keep tabs on semi-professional and professional […]
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Axis’ Ray Mauritsson Named ‘CEO of the Year’ 2013
LUND, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ray Mauritsson, Axis Communications, has been named ‘CEO of the Year’ 2013 in the large company category. Ray Mauritsson receives the award for his leadership in successfully strengthening Axis’ position as market leader while maintaining its already strong corporate culture during a period of high growth and heavy recruitment. “I am honored to be named ‘CEO of the Year’ and proud to have created the basis for Axis’ success together with the company’s innovative and dedicated employees,” says Ray Mauritsson, President and CEO, Axis Communications. “It is also gratifying that we are recognized for our sustainability efforts, as we continue to take long-term responsibility when it comes to business ethics and corporate social responsibility while we also work actively to minimize our environmental impact.” The prize is awarded by a renowned jury that, together with the organization Motivation.se, chose three winners from among 146 nominees in the small, medium-sized and large company categories. The jury’s motivation: “The ‘CEO of the Year’ in the large company category, with pioneering products and new technologies has successfully strengthened the company’s position as market leader in its field over a ten-year period through a growth rate of between 11 and 39 percent per year. By working with the company’s core values in combination with equality and diversity work, the ‘CEO of the Year’ has managed to maintain the already strong corporate culture despite recruitment of many new employees.” The ‘CEO of the Year’ award is chosen by a jury consisting […]
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LILIN Launches LR6022X 1080P HD Vandal Resistant Dome
By LILIN NewsDesk on October 31, 2013 LILIN LR6022X LILIN’s 2MP 1080P IR vandal resistant dome camera provides images suitable for office entrances, retail spaces, schools and entertainment venues in HD quality. The dome camera is ONVIF compliant for simple integration with LILIN’s CMX and other leading VMS software and is ideal for day/night applications for 24 hour surveillance Product highlights – 25m IR A projected camera beam of 25m. – 3G Live Viewing Alarm Push Video notification on smart phone devices for remote monitoring. – Triple Streaming H.264 and Motion JPEG compression across three independent streams for applications at 15fps. – Sense Up+ Delivers stunning video in low light conditions. – Wide Dynamic Capture highlights and shadows simultaneously eliminating pixilation and smear. – ONVIF Compliant ONVIF compliance allows for support from LILIN’s CMX and other leading VMS platforms. – Day / Night Functions High quality images captured during day and night. – IK7 and IP66 Standards Not affected by harsh environmental conditions meeting international standards for weather, dust and vandal resistant. 2 MP 1920 x 1080 Pixel Resolution Our 2MP 1080P IR vandal resistant dome camera provides greater coverage while still maintaining exceptional image quality. Visit our YouTube channel to view a selection of our product videos: www.youtube.com/meritlilin Why choose a LILIN HD system? Unrivalled image quality is delivered as standard with a LILIN HD surveillance system. Our free CMX software combined with our range of award winning cameras deliver superior images and coverage. Stunning images in all […]
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Is Street Photography Ethical?
Christina Harman In a day and age where there is a threat of images falling into the wrong hands, the issue of street photography is coming under fire from public opinion. Ironically, in a time where everything we do is being increasingly captured on camera anyways – whether by security cameras or at the ATM, public awareness – and opinions on the issue of street photography are also on the rise, and the debate goes on. Street Photography photography by Ian Carroll However some photographers wonder why there is even a debate on the ethics of street photography. Surely ethics aren’t an issue for photojournalists, or something that other photographers have to face. Why are street photographers being singled out and viewed with suspicion? Photography has always come under scrutiny Whether it’s a photographer photographing people in a culture that is superstitious of the camera, or a photojournalist being criticized for photographing the plight of someone – rather than helping – photography of any kind will always involve an ethical dilemma. Photojournalism in and of itself isn’t unethical; however, snapping photos at the scene of an accident can cause the issue of ethics to come into question. In the same way, street photography in and of itself is not an ethical issue. It’s the problems that arise from some of the tactics that are used, the potential conflicting motives that are involved with some cases of photography (should homeless people be photographed for art?), and the public concerns and […]
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AMG Systems Integrated Meyertech ONVIF VMS Solution
Source: AMG Systems | Date: 10/29/2013 Related tags: AMG systems AMG Systems , the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, and Meyertech, market leading British supplier of Enterprise Video Management solutions, have announced a technology partnership that will see the AMG-Panogenics 5 megapixel 360 degree PanoCam360 camera range integrated into Meyertech’s FUSION-Core-SolarVMS. David Wood, at Meyertech, says, “Panoramic cameras provide massive advantages over traditional security cameras and are rapidly becoming the new de facto standard in surveillance, demanded by end-users and installers/integrators alike. Since a single panoramic camera can cover an area that would previously have demanded the deployment of several devices, installation is simpler and less costly. A single panoramic camera also makes things much simpler for control room staff and data recording requirements. We chose to use the AMG Systems’ PanoCam360 range due to its very high build quality and specifications, especially its industry-leading 5 megapixel resolution. AMG provided us with all the necessary support every step of the way during the integration and testing process of the cameras and, thanks to their support team, the integration of the PanoCam360 went very smoothly.” Sara Bullock, International Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Group commented, “I welcome this strategic partnership with Meyertech, which pairs the PanoCam360 with Meyertech’s FUSION-Core-Solar video management software. This is a powerful and versatile platform which offers many innovative features. For example, it boasts a fully customisable Graphical User Interface, auto log-off facilities, and a unique system model facility that […]
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Running: Security Tight For NYC Marathon
NEW YORK — With the New York City Marathon set to return Sunday after being sidelined last year by Superstorm Sandy, the specter of the Boston Marathon looms large. The New York City Police Department plans to beef up security along the 26.2-mile course, which winds through the city’s five boroughs. But the finish line has become perhaps the biggest worry after two homemade bombs detonated near the finish line in Boston, killing three people and injuring more than 260. “It will be tight,” police commissioner Raymond Kelly said recently when asked about the race’s finish area in Central Park. “It always is tight, but obviously we’re going to pay particular attention to that this year.” About 45,000 runners participate in the marathon. The NYPD bought 100 mobile security cameras in the wake of the Boston attack. Those will be positioned to keep an eye out for anything suspicious along the route in places where there are gaps in the sightline of permanent cameras, police said. Hundreds of police officers will be posted along the route; police helicopters will patrol the skies and police boats will keep watch from New York Harbor and the East River. As with any large-scale event in the city, the department also will deploy bomb-sniffing dogs and plainclothes officers whose job is to blend in with the crowd. “I think we’ve got a sound plan, but it always requires some adjustments, and that’s what we’re in the process of doing now,” Kelly said. Marathon […]
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Security Cameras Roll Out In North Augusta SC
Staff Photo by Scott Rodgers The new security cameras are up at the municipal center. North Augusta will soon have a new tool in its fight on crime. The City has already installed a number of high-tech surveillance cameras at the municipal center. Following the numerous break-ins that occurred throughout the summer, action was taken to put in place some preventive measures. Even John Thomas, the chief at North Augusta Public Safety, had his unmarked Tahoe broken into. “What really spurred the decision was the number of break-ins we experienced in the Greeneway parking lots, where folks would park out in the remote areas and go walk,” Rick Meyer, director of North Augusta Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, said. “Also in front of the activity center and Riverview Park. It comes in cycles – we’ll go six months and not have any; then we’ll have a rash of them. These folks are pretty good; they can break into your car, we’ve timed it on video, in 10 seconds or less.” Meyer noted that although there are some existing cameras in place, they do not have the coverage and capability of the new ones. He also said there are currently zero on the Greeneway, so this will be brand-new along that area. “We have a few when you walk in the door here, but they’re ancient and need to be replaced,” he said. “All of the locations themselves – and this also includes the soon-to-be-built Park and Ride out on […]
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