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Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Office Breaks Free Of Analog System To Improve Security

June 17, 2008

The Sheriff’s Office in charge of protecting the Cumberland County Courthouse in Pennsylvania had an outdated analog system that gave them no useful evidence for prosecutions. Implementing a best-of-breed surveillance solution based on the Milestone IP video management open platform has given officials what they need now and in the future, with full overview and proactive control of their security.


United Arab Emirates Hotel Uses IP Video Solution

June 17, 2008

March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that CIEFFE, a March Networks Company, has been selected by a leading international hospitality group to supply its award-winning IP video surveillance solution for installation at the customer’s premiere hotel property in the United Arab Emirates.


ScanSource Security Named Newcomer Of The Year By Axis Communications

June 17, 2008

ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource Inc., and distributor of electronic security products, was recently named Newcomer of the Year in North America by Axis Communications at the company’s annual awards dinner.


The Smart, Secure Building

By John W. Verity · June 16, 2008

Architects and engineers first envisioned "smart buildings" about 20 years ago. In these structures, access and safety alarms, heating and ventilation, lighting and elevators all would be controlled from a common point. Among the potential payoffs, promoters said, would be streamlined management of subsystems, lower costs, more efficient use of energy and greater convenience for tenants and visitors.


Colorado City Uses IP Cameras For Monitoring, Surveillance

June 16, 2008

Axis Communications recently announced that the City of Longmont, Colo., is using its network cameras to provide city-wide monitoring and surveillance.


Survey: Almost 20 Percent Of Companies Have Suffered Data Loss In Last 18 Months

June 16, 2008

When it comes to data security breaches, 78 percent of U.S. IT decision-makers feel that companies do not need to inform the general public, according to a recent survey by Clearswift.


Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Launches National School Safety Study

June 12, 2008

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced the kick off a strategic alliance by inviting AASA’s members to complete a survey on school safety and security called the Risk Mitigation Assessment. The results of the assessment will be used to create the first-ever National School Safety Study.


The Child Project Powered By Iris Recognition Technology

By Brent Dirks · June 12, 2008

The Child Project, powered by iris recognition technology, is continuing to expand across the country as 41 law enforcement agencies in the state of Maine recently were awarded the system.


SIA Applauds Senate Passage Of Cooperative Purchasing Legislation

June 12, 2008

The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently hailed Senate passage of The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act, legislation extending cooperative purchasing to GSA Schedule 84.


Canadian Hospital Uses IP Video For Multi-Site Surveillance

June 11, 2008

Integrated IP video technology has been providing multi-site CCTV surveillance for St Joseph’s Health Care’s four facilities in and around London, Canada since 2001.


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