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China High-Speed Rail System Uses Verint IP Video Solution

March 12, 2008

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the People’s Republic of China Ministry of Railways has selected its Nextiva Critical Infrastructure IP video solution with integrated analytics to enhance the security of certain portions of the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed passenger rail system.


Researchers Develop Wide-Angle, Gigapixel Camera For Surveillance

March 12, 2008

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville have developed a wide-angle camera that will be able to provide security forces with the ability to monitor large areas through high-resolution images taken from a satellite or an airborne craft.


United States, Germany Agree To Share Fingerprint Databases, Information On Terrorists

March 12, 2008

Officials from the United States and Germany recently initialed a bilateral agreement related to sharing access to biometric data and spontaneous sharing of data about known and suspected terrorists.


DHS Conducts Cyber Storm II To Examine Preparedness, Response Capabilities

March 11, 2008

Cyber Storm II is the second in a series of congressionally mandated exercises that will examine the nation’s cyber security preparedness and response capabilities. The exercise will simulate a coordinated cyber attack on information technology, communications, chemical, and transportation systems and assets.


Center For Campus Fire Safety Lends Support To NBFAA

March 11, 2008

The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) balanced approach to fire and life safety received a boost recently with the endorsement of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS).


Solution Helps Reduce Fingerprint Software False Reject Rates

March 11, 2008

M2SYS, a biometric technology research and development firm, recently released Bio-AI. The artificial intelligence enhancement uses a unique "dynamic profiling" technique to learn about a person's fingerprints over time.


Analysis: Integrated Smart Card, Biometric Technology Market Expected To Soar

March 10, 2008

Although integrated smart cards and biometrics technology is only at an early growth phase, the stage is being set for its exceptional growth. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan APAC Integrated Smart Cards and Biometrics Markets, finds that the market earned $249.1 million in 2007 and is expected to reach $822.2 million by 2013.


videoNEXT, North American Video Announce Partnership

March 10, 2008

videoNEXT, a developer of security management solutions, recently announced it has signed a value-added reseller agreement with North American Video.


Blackboard Introduces New Campus Security Solution

March 10, 2008

Blackboard Inc. recently announced a new campus security solution, Blackboard Video Surveillance, which will be part of the Blackboard Commerce Suite, a suite of applications supporting campus payment and security management.


Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies Use Web Site To Share Crime Information With Public

By Brent Dirks · March 7, 2008

A partnership between four San Francisco Bay Area law enforcement agencies and software developer Public Engines is putting near real-time local crime information just a few clicks away on the Internet.


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