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IBM integrated network video monitoring systems for Navy Pier in Chicago
posted on 02/07/2009
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top-visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming more than eight million visitors annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country’s unique recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exhibition facilities and more. ... [more]
Music enthusiasts and sports fans are risking their safety and security by purchasing black market tickets
posted on 30/06/2009
Music enthusiasts, theatregoers and sports fans are risking their safety and security, by purchasing black market tickets as well as paying highly inflated prices. G4S Events’ annual Ticket Tout Index reveals event tickets purchased via unauthorised websites cost on average 64% more than the original face value. Sports fans are prepared to pay the highest premium for black market tickets, paying an average of 71% over the face value to their... [more]
New range of SoloProtect services assist employers protect staff and meet their duty of care
posted on 26/06/2009
Although technology can aid an employee's personal safety and enable them to quickly obtain help when needed, it cannot prevent conflict situations arising. Recognising this, Connexion2 has enhanced its SoloProtect service range to include comprehensive and practical lone worker safety and conflict management training that will directly benefit lone workers. The new range of SoloProtect lone worker security management training and consultancy... [more]
Toronto Transit Commission equips fleet with SABIC shields to help prevent assaults on its operators
posted on 25/06/2009
Serious incidents involving bus drivers are on the rise. For example, Washington, DC’s Metro system experienced 70 assaults on drivers in 2008, compared to 55 in 2007. SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced a new, high-tech shield to enhance the protection of transit operators in Toronto. This new high-value operator protection is made of Lexan sheet and coated with the Exatec E900 advanced plasma technology at Exatec’s facility in Wixom, Mich.... [more]
Kromek 311+ scanner uses multi-spectral x-ray detectors to determine if hand luggage contain any threat liquid
posted on 18/06/2009
Demand for ultra-reliable scanning technology at airports is growing due to increased effort from regulators and the airport industry to relax the restrictions on passengers carrying liquid on board airplanes. TranSec 2009 saw the launch of Kromek’s 311+ Scanner, a desktop inspection unit that is set to transform airport security screening. The 311+ device uses multi-spectral digital detectors to provide fast, accurate identification of mater... [more]
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