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FLIR Systems' SR-Series range of fixed mount thermal imaging cameras can now detect targets at longer distances for the same price
posted on 08/07/2010

Thermal imaging is the use of cameras constructed with specialty sensors that “see” thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible to the human eye because its wavelength is too long to be detected. It’s the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes can not. Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation. Based on temperature differences between objects, thermal imaging produces a clear image. In contrast with other technologies, such as light amplification, thermal imaging needs no light whatsoever to produce an image on which the smallest of details can be seen. Thermal imaging provides full visibility irrespective of the prevailing light level and weather conditions. It can see in total darkness, in the darkest of nights, through fog, in the far distance, through smoke and is able to detect anyone hiding in the shadows. It is used for securit... [more]

Portendo and BAE Systems co-operate on civil and military detection systems for improvised explosive devices
posted on 08/07/2010

Portendo AB and BAE Systems have signed an agreement to co-operate on civil and military detection systems for improvised explosive devices. The agreement means that BAE Systems obtains an exclusive license to market, sell and manufacture Portendo's P.Eye-S in the United States and Canada, for the civil market. The P.Eye-S is Portendo's first product for remote detection of explosives, providing safer working conditions for security personnel at airports, military establishments, government buildings and other potential targets. The agreement also covers the development of a military detection system for roadside bombs based on this technology. It will, under a separate license agreement, be manufactured and sold exclusively by BAE Systems. This technology can be adapted to vehicle-mounted weapons and sensor systems, such as BAE Systems' Lemur, helping troops to secure an area and clear concealed explosives from a safe distance. "We have worked with several different initiatives... [more]

Port of Los Angeles deploys NICE Situator for integrated command and control and to ensure the safety and security of passengers
posted on 02/07/2010

NICE Systems has announced that the Port or Los Angeles has begun implementation of NICE Situator, an open platform situation management solution. The NICE solution will provide an integrated command and control platform to fuse, correlate and analyze information across disparate security systems. In addition, it will enhance inter-agency collaboration and response capabilities for the Port of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles is the nation’s largest container seaport. A department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port of Los Angeles encompasses 7500 acres, 43 miles of waterfront and features 27 cargo terminals, including dry and liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, automobile and omni facilities. Combined, these terminals handle more than 157 million metric revenue tons of cargo annually. The Port is the busiest port in the United States by container volume, the 16th busiest container port in the world and the 7th busiest internationally when combined with the neighboring Port of Long B... [more]

Avigilon HD Surveillance System helps ABP improve operational efficiencies at the Ports of Grimsby and Immingham
posted on 29/06/2010

Avigilon has announced that Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator and leading cruise port operator, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to comply with industry regulations, boost security, and enhance operational efficiencies at the Ports of Grimsby and Immingham. “The Avigilon HD Surveillance System allows us to monitor the entire port operations—from loading ships to crane operations—from a centralized location to ensure port security, employee safety, and productivity,” explained Michael Howarth, Humber IT Infrastructure Manager at Associated British Ports. “The Avigilon HD Surveillance System is versatile and flexible enough to support hardware from many vendors—including analog cameras—and can leverage our existing network for a more cost-effective and powerful surveillance solution.” ABP uses Avigilon Control Center NVMS with High Definition Stream Management (HDSM) to seamlessly manage the HD surveillance system 24x7. At the Port of Grimsby... [more]

Skyguard transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices
posted on 25/06/2010

Skyguard's software update effectively transforms BlackBerry GPS-enabled smartphones into personal safety devices (PSDs), complete with all the features found on dedicated devices. This reduces the cost of providing effective protection for at-risk individuals and eliminates the inconvenience of having to carry additional equipment. The software update provides existing BlackBerry® smartphone users with greater functionality and an improved means of connecting to its personal safety response service. In exactly the same way as dedicated single-function PSD hardware, BlackBerry smartphones running the new software provide full access to Skyguard’s Gold Standard incident management services, which can be tailored to meet the exact needs of individual users. When the software has been installed on a BlackBerry smartphone, users initiate an alarm by simply pressing a button. The smartphone vibrates to confirm that the alarm has been sent, and vibrates again when the connection is made t... [more]

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