14.07.2010Control rooms are required to provide the highest levels of security at lower and lower operating costs. They must do this whilst juggling multiple disparate systems and trying to ensure that procedures adhere to the latest internal and external regulations and policies. Situation management is a new technology innovation that delivers a fresh approach to streamlining the information that enters the control room, automating routine processes and freeing surveillance teams to do what they do best - make informed decisions.
more03.06.2010Advancis is known for it's security and building management system WinGuard. This constantly developed product ist distributed via integrators, OEM-Partners and in some exceptional cases also directly. Since 15 years Advancis understands itself mostly as consultant and system integrator. Regina Berg-Jauernig of GIT-SECURITY.com met with Jan Meiswinkel. Together with company founder Hartmut Nöll he manages the company as a
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more30.03.2010Civil danger management, where accidents or natural catastrophes occur, but also terror attacks or for frontier security - that is the business of the "Homeland Security" division of Telefunken Racoms. The company provides system solutions to support authorities, organizations and task forces. Matthias Erler of GIT-SECURITY.com spoke with Ulrich Skubsch (Independent Marketing Consultant, Homeland Security) and Manfred Müller (Head of Marketing and Projects) at Telefunken Racoms.
more03.03.2010Once again it has become apparent that airports need a closer network of security measures, since aircraft remain a possible target for terrorists and can quickly become bombs. Airport infrastructures comprise some of the most important and vulnerable lifelines of our civilisation. There are constantly thousands of people passing through them, and millions of tons of freight are handled. All this makes them extremely vulnerable and requires both sensitive and well thought-out early warning security systems and well-trained personnel.
more01.03.2010Investments in security not only protect companies from break-ins and theft but also monitor and improve critical processes, such as the availability of communications networks or the power supply. Further, such security technology can ensure the trouble-free operation of a complete supply chain. Dr. Rolf Sigg, Senior Vice President, Managed Security Services at Siemens Building Technologies, looks here at the latent wealth that can be added to companies through the intelligent integration of systems management tools.
more11.02.2010The „City of Dreams" is a massive new casino project currently under construction in Macau - an integrated urban resort in which there will be exciting entertainment, elegant night clubs, a varied choice of hotels, first-class regional and international catering and world-class shopping as well as an expansive and modern casino. Part of the complex opened its doors to visitors already in June 2009. When it is completely open, the „City of Dreams" will have around 2,200 hotel rooms as well as 550 gaming tables and around 1,500 gaming machines.
more02.02.2010In October the two companies Cisco and Pelco surprised the market with an extensive cooperation in the field of IP video cameras. Now, Siemens Building Technologies Division and Bosch have announced their future cooperation in the field of video surveillance. For GIT SECURITY, Dr. Heiko Baumgartner had the opportunity to speak about the cooperation with Frank Pedersen, CEO of the Business Unit Security Solutions of Siemens Building Technologies Division and Gert van Iperen, President of Bosch Security Systems.
more27.01.2010The new Central de Emergencias 112 de Cantabria, inaugurated on March 3rd 2009, is part of a larger effort undertaken by the government to improve emergency services for the citizens of this autonomous region in Northern Spain.
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