06.12.2011
Throughout history criminals have used the cover of night to commit crimes like burglary undetected. Today most acts of burglary still take place at night. To aid in detection of suspects the Dutch police department of Zaanstreek-Waterland deploys a new tool: thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems. "It really is a great tool for nighttime crime fighting", explains Vincent Bodifee, project leader traffic crime of the Zaanstreek-Waterland police department. "These thermal imaging cameras help us to see when our own eyesight is insufficient.
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The Olympic Stadium in Berlin is relying on state-of-the-art video technology: Dallmeier's world premier "Panomera" is now ensuring top security at the five-star arena.
The Olympic Stadium in Berlin can seat more than 74,000 spectators for football matches, track and field events or concerts. At the venue, the Panomera multi-sensor camera system not only provides a comprehensive overview, but also shows details at great distances in unprecedented resolution.
Over 200 Megapixels for
more08.11.2011
What criteria should you use to decide how many pixels you really need for your application and which camera to buy? Do you want a general overview of a scene, do you want to read license plates, or would you even like to be able to recognize the suits or the faces of playing cards - all from normal inspection distances?
more27.09.2011
Mobotix announced that Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates chose to deploy a comprehensive Mobotix megapixel, IP-based surveillance solution as part of a strategic initiative to increase security in its North Carolina facility, which serves as the home base of its Nascar racing team.
"The Mobotix cameras are uniquely designed, and therefore, serve as a deterrent and let fans know the area is protected."
more08.09.2011
Lord's Cricket Ground has been the ‘Home of Cricket' since 1787, and is widely viewed as the game's spiritual ‘headquarters'. Owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord's is said to be the most important single place in the world for cricket, and plays a key role in promoting cricket in Britain and globally. The host of major Test matches, one day internationals and historic fixtures such as Oxford versus Cambridge, Lord's is also home to the MCC's Indoor Cricket School, the MCC Library and the world famous MCC Museum.
more06.09.2011
DPD, with over 7,500 employees and one of the leading parcel and express couriers in Germany, has taken up the cause of guaranteeing its customers high reliability and efficiency. In addition to a comprehensive European network and strong local partners in international dispatch, the most modern technology now provides the basis for perfect transport solutions, even for highly complex tasks. Modern video technology and the use of intelligent software help the company to minimize complaints and to optimize processes in the Münster DPD Depot.
more19.08.2011
Who wouldn't give their eye teeth to appear in a Hollywood blockbuster. Now, Dallmeier has managed to do just that: the Regensburg-based manufacturer of video surveillance solutions is now appearing in the film "Unknown".
more09.08.2011
Alburtis is a borough in Lehigh County and a suburb of Allentown in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. Residents of Alburtis can dispose of lawn clippings, tree limbs and shrubs at the local yard waste center. However, Lehigh County needed to prevent disposal at the center of prohibited items such as construction debris, propane tanks and household garbage. The borough has a lot at stake in its efforts to prevent illegal dumping, from possible damage to the environment to harmful fumes, toxicity and deadly fire risk.
more21.06.2011
Axxonsoft and the camera manufacturer Vivotek presented their products in a joint event that drew an audience of about 30 in Frankfurt on the Main.
Vivotek featured its new "Supreme" product line at the event; this line features high value-added cameras that boast such advanced capabilities as the Smart Focus System, a camera function that lets the user remotely control the focal length and precisely adjust the camera focus.
more05.05.2011
At the beginning of 2010 Samsung Techwin took over responsibility for the supply and support for both Samsung Techwin and Samsung Electronics electronic security product ranges. During 2010 Samsung worked hard to make the internal merger a success. GIT-SECURITY.com had the opportunity to ask Lucas Lee, the new Managing Director for Samsung Techwin Europe, about the progress they have made and their plans for the future.
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