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NICE smart video solutions help secure Eiffel Tower visitors
posted on 09/10/2006

NICE Systems has announced that it has received a follow-on order for its smart video solutions to help secure the Eiffel Tower. With real-time, distributed digital video security solutions and advanced video analytics, NICE helps streamline security operations and protect the Eiffel Tower, enabling site managers to identify risk in real time, make optimal decisions, and take action that improves security. With advanced digital video analytics they can easily retrace the steps of suspicious individuals and verify whether the event indeed constitutes a real security risk. The result is enhanced safety of visitors to the monument. "Currently deployed at a large number of high-profile city-centers, national monuments across the world, and highly trafficked locations, NICE's solutions have become the preferred choice for ensuring the safety and security of citizens and tourists. The continuing preference of NICE by this market is a testimony to our quality and reputation," sai... [more]

DeView upgrades vandal resistant dome camera range
posted on 06/10/2006

DeView has upgraded their vandal resistant dome camera range with their new CCD and Pixim based high resolution camera range offering 540 TVL. The 1/3” CCD camera uses Sony’s latest HQ-1 DSP technology and supports 768H x 582V on PAL and 752H x 494V on NTSC. The camera features 0.6 lux minimum illumination, extended white balance, 50dB signal to noise ratio and day/night software function. The Pixim cameras are based on the latest ORCA D2010 platform with its super-wide dynamic high performance in the most challenging environments. The camera features 1 lux minimum illumination, fully adjustable light metering for very difficult light conditions, multiple level OSD control and day/ night software function. This Pixim range is ideal as “shop entrance cameras” and any other scenario where exceptional hi-light and low-light illumination exist in the same field of view. Both CCD and Pixim are ideally suited for applications were enhanced resolution and sensitivity is required, such ... [more]

CSP Technology to launch a new tougher and upgraded camera version of Saturn and Apollo Domes
posted on 06/10/2006

CSP Technology has announced a new tougher and upgraded camera version of their Saturn and Apollo Domes. Both models will include features such as On screen menu display with Lens, Shutter Speed, White balance, BLC, AGN, DNR, Sens- up, Camera ID, Colour, Sync, Motion Detection Privacy, Mirror And Sharpness controls. Additional features: . Test monitor input to plug a TFT monitor direct to the camera. . Motion detection feature . Digital noise reduction and Sens up Day Night . Sony Super Had 530 TVL 0.002 Lux . Digital 10 Bit image- enhanced technology . Accident surge and electronic shock protected . Reverse polarity power protection, high reliability (MTTF 80,000 hours) The models will be made even more vandal resistant due to a new 10 mm thick base. They will be supplied with rugged steel fixing raw bolts. Michael Chapman MD commented “ We can compete with these cameras by offering a better product with a longer warranty.”... [more]

Emizon provides secure managed messaging service for IP networks
posted on 05/10/2006

Emizon has been formally launched to the security and insurance industries. Emizon provides secure, managed messaging service specifically for IP networks. Emizon is working closely with Chubb, part of UTC Fire & Security, in developing its technology to help deliver IP-based monitoring solutions to Chubb’s customers across the UK. Emizon’s service was originally conceived in 2002, and it has been working with Chubb’s Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and various panel manufacturers and software providers to bring this solution to market. Emizon’s technology is available in conjunction with Pyronix, Castle Care-Tech and Bosch panels, as well as being compatible with ARC software including Bold’s Manitou and Monitor’s Sentinel Plus. The service gives end users, installers and ARCs the opportunity of embracing the benefits of IP monitoring within an inherently secure network solution. This means improved functionality, flexibility and cost effectiveness whilst still maintaining the security... [more]

Security Industry Authority investigators target Public Space Surveillance CCTV suites at shopping and retail centres
posted on 02/10/2006

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigators have carried out Operation Cornflower to target Public Space Surveillance CCTV suites at shopping and retail centres. Investigators checked for SIA CCTV licences and compliance with the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Investigators visited 21 CCTV suites around the country, which were run by operatives from 14 private security companies – 5 of those are in the SIA’s list of Top Companies. The SIA lists Top Companies as those that employ 600 or more licensable employees. Of the 14 companies only 3 were found to be totally compliant. Poppy Saunders, an SIA Head of Investigation, said: “Cornflower was a targeted, intelligence-led enforcement operation which uncovered high levels of non-compliance among some high-profile private security companies that operate Public Space Surveillance CCTV suites. Investigators also discovered incidences of misuse of ACS Licence Dispensation Notices, which may constitute non-compliance with the legi... [more]

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