30.07.2010

Security for the World’s Tallest Hotel

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, the world's tallest hotel, uses a combination of Infinova pan-tilt-zoom, fixed and dome cameras in order to protect its guests, staff and property.  Located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, the 72-story Rose Rayhaan by Rotana has a height of 333 m (1,093 ft) and features 482 rooms and suites. more29.07.2010

Data transmission to Asda petrol stations

FreeSpace Networks are supplying radio-based CCTV data transmission to Asda petrol stations. Asda are the European trading arm of the American supermarket giant Wal-Mart. The wireless bridging solutions are producing financial savings for the client by removing the need to lay cable as well as eliminating the risk of damage to water supplies, mains power and other utility trunking. Client revenue is protected since there is minimal disruption to the core activity of the filling stations which can remain open throughout the installation. more28.07.2010

G4S Advances Position in Critical Infrastructure

G4S Secure Solutions USA enters the chemical and petrochemical arena with the acquisition of Nuclear Security Services Corp. (NSSC), a risk consulting and security solutions firm specializing in corporate and critical infrastructure applications. NSSC provides evaluation and assessment, security design and engineering, installation and testing of security systems throughout the world, and supplies a wide range of equipment and system options to further enhance G4S's core mission. more27.07.2010

Western European IT Security Appliance Market Saw Growth in 1Q10

According to IDC's Western European Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, 1Q10 revenues for the Western European security appliance market reached $399.5 million in factory revenue, a 0.8% increase over the same quarter a year ago. Shipments increased 1.3% over last year's first quarter with 133,913 units shipped. more26.07.2010

Nice Systems and Esri Sign Technology Partnership

Nice Systems and Esri, a leading provider of geographical information system (GIS) software, announced that the companies have entered into an OEM agreement to enhance NICE Situator with Esri's GIS capabilities, for enhanced situation management. Under the OEM agreement, the Esri ArcGIS software engine will be embedded and integrated into the NICE Situator solution. The new integrated solution will serve the security operations needs of seaports, airports, public transport, railways, city centers, military organizations, as well as enterprises. more23.07.2010

Nedap appoints new Business Development Manager for Holland

Nedap Security Management has appointed Thijs Engelbertink as Business Development Manager for Holland. The main activities of Mr. Engelbertink will consist of maintaining relations with existing AEOS customers in the Dutch market. more22.07.2010

Capital Safety Announces Anders Pettersson as CEO

Capital Safety announced that Anders Pettersson has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. For the last eight years, Pettersson has served as president and CEO of Sweden-based Thule AB, a global manufacturer of sports and utility transportation products. Pettersson replaces former Capital Safety CEO, Gareth Rhys Williams, who left Capital Safety to pursue other interests. more21.07.2010

USA: Massive Investment in Imaging Technology to Enhance Security

The US Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday the deployment of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-funded advanced imaging technology to 28 additional airports nationwide. The measurement was taken to strengthen the  security efforts at the US airports. more