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January 29, 2009
With the advent of video analytics, there has grown an increasing need to meld physical and IT security when it comes to video surveillance. Back in the day, a traditional video surveillance setup would typically require operators to monitor multiple video screens, each displaying the view from an individual camera. A pretty simple set up, in a simpler time. Flash forward to the present and we have incredibly sophisticated technology at our disposal – technology that can greatly increase the effectiveness of our video surveillance systems, while benefiting from IT-style analysis.
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October 28, 2008
Southern California's Poway Unified School District is in the midst of a large-scale construction project that requires continuous video surveillance to protect the site and construction materials from vandalism and theft. The chosen solution features intelligent IP video appliances from ioimage along with Pelco Spectra IV network cameras.
Continue Reading School construction site surveillance provided by ioimage and Pelco »
June 24, 2008
Thanks to a grant from the US Department of Homeland Security, Orlando residents will soon see a new landmark in public areas. Smart surveillance cameras for project IRIS (Innovative Response to Improve Safety) will be installed in public areas around Orlando, with the intent of improving the response of law enforcement to urgent situations.
Continue Reading Orlando to install smart surveillance cameras to assist law enforcement »
April 28, 2008
A recent study conducted by IMS Research indicates the retailers in Europe are really starting to warm up to the idea of IP-based surveillance as a superior alternative to analog CCTV systems. The growth in popularity of IP cameras for the retail market has to do with a number of factors, including lower installation costs, and exciting features such as video analytics that can serve additional functions beyond video security.
Continue Reading Retail stores embracing IP surveillance and video analytics »
April 21, 2008
Milestone and Vidient Systems have announced a partnership aimed to improve the effectiveness of video analytics in IP video surveillance. While Milestone is a leader in IP video management software, Vidient specializes in video analytics software for a range of security and safety applications. The two companies plan to integrate Vidient's SmartCatch 3.0 analytics software into the Milestone XProtect open platform solution for IP video management.
March 10, 2008
Don't get the lead jumpsuits out of storage - the x-ray camera isn't yet a reality. The surveillance company ThruVision, has just introduced a revolutionary new surveillance camera that uses electromagnetic rays that explosives, drugs, and other illicit substances emit - from under clothing.
Continue Reading New British cameras to be equipped with X-ray vision? Not quite. »
December 11, 2007
Each and every time the Olympics Games are in session, we hear quite a bit about the security measures being taken by the host city. In 2008, the Olympics will be held in Beijing, and as always, security is a key concern. When it comes to video security for the 2008 Games, IBM plans on making a big splash with its Smart Surveillance System. This sophisticated computer system will be used to scan video images of Beijing streets in an effort to spot suspicious activity and potential terrorist threats.
Continue Reading IBM Smart Surveillance System qualifies for Beijing Olympics »
Recent Posts
- Video analytics technology brings a convergence between physical and IT security
- School construction site surveillance provided by ioimage and Pelco
- Orlando to install smart surveillance cameras to assist law enforcement
- Retail stores embracing IP surveillance and video analytics
- Milestone and Vidient team up to integrate video analytics and IP video management
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