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Advanced sensing technology identifies security threats 25 metres before they even enter the arena
posted on 03/10/2008
London 2012 has put security of sporting arenas – traditionally difficult to monitor – in the spotlight. Advanced sensing technology is now being installed to stop security threats 25 metres before they even enter the arena. “With the 2012 London Olympics approaching, the need for advanced security measures in sporting arenas has never been more critical – and this is where sensing technology delivers. The sensing experts across our network ... [more]
Security spending in airports still expected to increase despite crisis in the airport transport industry
posted on 02/10/2008
Crisis in the airport transport industry is taking its toll. Companies like British tour operator XL, Italian flag airline Alitalia and London-based K&S are being thrown out of business; with global economic downturn and volatile fuel prices playing a significant role in their fate. With a worldwide recession a step away the crisis on the airport transport industry does not have any precedent. However, securing airports and flights from ter... [more]
CCC provides customizable presentation of surveillance, alarm and event management
posted on 30/09/2008
CNL has been selected by IBM Global Technology Services to provide the platform for their latest physical security solution, the IBM Physical Security Services - command and control center solution (CCC). IBM Physical Security Services – CCC solution is designed to provide one of the most advanced physical security integration solutions in the market. It enables organizations to control, monitor and maintain disparate security systems and asse... [more]
Cepac corrugated packaging plants exploits the benefits of CCTV
posted on 26/09/2008
Cepac are utilising cameras manufactured by Samsung Techwin at their Rotherham site for both health and safety and management information purposes, as well as for security. Cepac produce ‘retail friendly packaging’ with a corrugator machine capable of running at speeds of up to 400 metres per minute. “The machine, which is 100 metres long, is extremely safe to operate but when operating at full capacity can become very hot,” said Cepac’s Wayn... [more]
SPO Technology scans for weapons and explosive materials at Minneapolis Airport
posted on 25/09/2008
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has deployed QinetiQ North America’s new mass transit security solution at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport to enhance security measures surrounding the 2008 Republican National Convention. TSA used QinetiQ’s millimetre wave, passive stand-off detection solution – called "SPO Technology" – to scan for weapons and explosive materials in and near MSP International Airport. S... [more]
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