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Evolving Video - Upgrades to new versions of open platform software help keep the safest campus in England on track

Evolving Video

The University of East Anglia (UEA) was an early adopter of IP video surveillance in 2005. Milestone partner, Check Your Security (CYS), brought together a number of standalone CCTV systems into one IP-based monitoring system that is proving it can grow with the university.

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Online Exclusive: Banking on Video Intelligence

Today’s financial institutions are working faster and smarter with video-based software applications designed for speed and return on investment.

grabbing a slice of government pie

Grabbing a Slice of Government Pie

Despite the economic uncertainty in our nation’s capital, there is still plenty of upside to government security spending in fiscal 2013 with opportunities to be awarded significant contracts.



Mesh Meets Mining - Video surveillance bolsters safety, security at Wyoming operation

Mesh Meets Mining

FMC Corp. is a diversified, chemical company with leading positions in agricultural, industrial and consumer markets. Since the company’s inception in 1883, FMC has been providing solutions to companies worldwide and to their customers.

evolution of the face

Evolution of the Face

Are our faces now like bar codes, easily scanned and instantly traceable? Not quite. But face recognition has grown into a tool that every investigator can benefit from.

Creating Secure Zones at School

How secure is your school? Maybe you worry when your children leave in the morning that they won’t come home filled with knowledge and understanding. Perhaps their security is a question mark.

trapping wild hogs - state harnesses power by using cellular network

Trapping Wild Hogs

Helping the state of Tennessee with a solar-powered, IP video-based solution to catch wild hogs, ICRealtime has installed an autonomous remedy by harnessing the power of Verizon’s nationwide cellular network.

more than analytics - small business owners took for tools to improve productivity

More Than Analytics

Although video analytics have been around for years in various forms, they haven’t always been easy to use, or economical, at least not for a small business owner.

Operation bunkers - first responders can make a difference if properly protected

Operation Bunkers

Portable bunkers provide first responders the ability to make a difference in the early stages of critical crisis response. If staged in schools, airports or a mall, these tools become a needed resource for first responders regardless of the level of training or the equipment they may have.

out with the old, in with the new

Out With the Old, In With the New

Located just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Long Beach Airport (LGB), which serves more than 3.2 million passengers annually, has one of the strictest noise-abatement ordinances in the nation for its neighboring residential communities.

Three Phases of IP Video Evolution

Three Phases of IP Video Evolution

Milestone Systems’ sustained growth during its first 15 years is attributed to its introduction of the open-platform approach to the security industry.

glowing blue lights - Infrastructure on campus updates to new equipment

Glowing Blue Lights

Colleges across the country have stepped up their safety and security initiatives in the wake of recent mass shootings and tragedies. Campuses large and small have re-worked their security infrastructure and upgraded old and antiquated equipment.

CentraCare Health System takes a multi-pronged approach to medical safety and patient care

Operating with an Aggressive Dose of Security

Four hospitals (St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose and Sauk Centre), five long-term care facilities, nearly a dozen clinics and numerous specialty services operate under the growing CentraCare Health System umbrella in central Minnesota. In the past four years, Centra- Care’s growth has skyrocketed, and so, too, has the need to upgrade its security systems.

Perimeter security encompasses a plethora of physical security solutions including, intrusion-detection systems, crash-resistant barriers, access control, gate operators and high-security fencing.

First Line of Defense

Perimeter security encompasses a plethora of physical security solutions including, intrusion-detection systems, crash-resistant barriers, access control, gate operators and high-security fencing.

Changing Behavior

All things in life change over time. As it relates to the world of security, the acceleration of change began with the unforgettable terrorist attacks on our domestic soil in 2001, with multiple other events that followed.

ioimage by DVTEL Case Study

ioimage by DVTEL Case Study

With the Virtual Security system in place, Marine Container Services has achieved its main objective: securing its cargo and reducing theft.

From the View of a Firefighter

From the View of a Firefighter

Take a rare and amazing look from the perspective of a firefighter in action!

Oncam Grandeye and Pelco by Schneider Electric Team Up to Provide the 360 Degree Experience

Oncam Grandeye & Pelco by Schneider Electric Team Up to Provide 360 Degree Experience

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Oncam Grandeye today announced the integration of the Pelco Digital Sentry (DS) IP video management system with Oncam Grandeye`s 360-degree surveillance technologies.

Ingersoll Rand Holding NFC Presentations at ISC West and NACCU

Ingersoll Rand Holding NFC Presentations at ISC West and NACCU

"NFC on Campus – Using Smart Phones as Campus Credentials” – Joined by Card Management from Villanova and the University of San Francisco.

IC Realtime Adds Integration Center to Florida Corporate Office

IC Realtime Adds Integration Center to Florida Corporate Office

Showroom demonstrates brand’s surveillance cameras, video recorders and Apps live including integration into leading home automation, computer and mobile platforms, and a dedicated training center and a larger tech support facility is integrated.

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3