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Way Out West

By Megan Weadock · April 2, 2008

After a two-hour flight delay this afternoon, I’ve finally arrived in beautiful, warm Las Vegas for ISC West 2008. My plane from Dallas must have been packed with attendees; I kept hearing snippets of people’s conversations on all types of security topics.


Conexant, Stretch Introduce Solution To Speed Video Surveillance Product Development

April 2, 2008

Conexant Systems Inc. and Stretch Inc. recently announced that the companies have developed a reference design for PC-based video surveillance products with DVR capabilities. Demonstrations highlighting the capabilities of the new reference design will be conducted at Stretch’s booth, No. 4136, and Conexant’s meeting room, No. 3502, at ISC West.


DHS Announces Issue Of Waivers To Build Border Fences

April 2, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced its intent to issue two waivers of certain laws to expedite security improvements at the southwest border.


Digital Acoustics Launches New Modular IP Paging, Intercom Series

April 2, 2008

Digital Acoustics, producer of IP-based intercom and paging solutions, recently announced the availability of the IP7 series, the company’s IP/Ethernet audio solution. The company will showcase the product at Booth 13127 at ISC West.


HSM Electronic Protection Services Changes Name, Brand

April 2, 2008

HSM Electronic Protection Services Inc. (HSM) recently announced the formation of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., combining Stanley Systems Integration (SI) and HSM, a move that acknowledges the market need to advance to beyond just alarm systems and realign to accommodate the integration of security systems with IT infrastructure.


Orsus, Adesta Offer Situation Management Presentation Thursday

April 2, 2008

Orsus recently announced a strategic partnership with Adesta LLC, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electrical security systems.


RFID Helping To Improve Student Safety, Security On School Busses

By Brent Dirks · April 1, 2008

An RFID solution from Zonar Systems is helping to enhance safety and security on schools buses by identifying when and where a student enters or exits the bus.


Face Recognition Technology Provides Access Control For Singapore Dormitory

April 1, 2008

XID Technologies recently announced that MultiHub, a dormitory management company that runs the day to day operations of the Soon Lee Dormitory in Singapore, has selected XID's face recognition system to provide access control to the dormitory. In Singapore, dormitories are often used to house foreign workers working on construction sites.


Panasonic Installs 2,000 Surveillance Cameras At Beijing Olympic Venues

March 31, 2008

Panasonic recently announced the company will install 2,000 surveillance camera systems at various venues of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games which begin on August 8.


Algeria Uses Smart Card Technology For National Healthcare Program

March 31, 2008

Gemalto recently announced that it has started the nationwide roll-out of Algeria’s first electronic healthcare project.


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