Going Places

By Jack Smith · June 2008

Physical security, information managed solutions take transportation to a new level

Going Places

Transportation affects people every day. They depend on the safe and efficient operation of airports, mass transit systems and roadways for work, personal travel and commercial business.


IP Video Brings Greek Casinos Fully Digital Surveillance System

May 30, 2008

An integrated IP video solution has been used to upgrade two Greek casinos to fully-digital CCTV surveillance, in full compliance with the demanding Greek gaming laws. The Casino Rio, located north of the Western port city of Patras and Casino Xanthi, which is situated in the Northeast city of the same name, are now both benefiting from vastly improved CCTV systems.


NASCAR Crowds In Phoenix Protected With Wireless Video Surveillance

May 29, 2008

NASCAR Crowds In Phoenix Protected With Wireless Video Surveillance

To assist in protecting crowds during the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at the Phoenix International Raceway, the Glendale Police Department reached once again for a high-tech wireless video surveillance system from AgileMesh, a provider of rapidly deployable video surveillance, and Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks.


Study: Revenue From Video Surveillance Software To Dramatically Increase In Next Five Years

May 29, 2008

A new study forecasts a nearly fourfold increase in revenue from video surveillance software between now and the end of 2013, rising from about $245 million to more than $900 million.


‘Third Generation’ Event Management

By Steven Titch · May 23, 2008

Event management, like social engineering, is one of those security terms whose innocuous name belies enormous significance of purpose, even moreso in the network-centric environment.


Belgium City Uses IP Video To Protect Facilities

May 23, 2008

With a population of more than 35,000, the Belgium city of Geel is using IP network video surveillance from Milestone Systems and Axis Communications to protect numerous facilities in the town.


Cisco To Implement IP Security, Surveillance Infrastructure For Harrah’s Entertainment

May 22, 2008

Harrah's Operating Company, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., has signed a broad-based, 10-year global strategic agreement with Cisco.


Intelligent Video Helping To Prevent Copper Theft

May 16, 2008

Arteco recently announced the installation of IVS systems in The Columbus Division of Electricity utility substations, in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of preventing copper theft and other security related issues.


Axis, Bosch, Sony Cooperate To Standardize Network Video Product Interface

May 13, 2008

Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corp. announced recently that the companies will be cooperating to create an open forum aimed at developing a standard for the interface of network video products.


IP Video System Providing Security For South African City

May 12, 2008

A complete end-to-end IP video system is providing the CCTV surveillance for an impressive integrated security system for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.


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