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Human Recognition Systems partners with Thales to deliver the INSTINCT-TD2 Airport Security Programme
The INSTINCT-TD2 project is a government initiative to discover, trial and showcase emergent airport security technologies, solutions and ideas. Human Recognition Systems is partnering with Thales to deliver the INSTINCT-Technology Demonstrator 2 (TD2) Airport Security Programme. The INSTINCT (Innovative Science and Technology IN Counter-Terror......
Compliance with BS 8484 ensures a lone worker device service is fit for purpose
The pool of lone working employees is increasing and together with their employers they face diverse and challenging working environments. It is the duty of an employer and employee to take all reasonable steps to ensure they remain safe. Choosing a lone worker device supplier, who is compliant with BS 8484, is the first crucial step to identifyin......
Hikvision mobile surveillance solution deployed on 3,600 buses in Ningbo, China
The Ningbo City Bus mobile surveillance project, one of the largest transportation installations in China, covers more than 3,600 buses belonging to 14 transportation companies in Ningbo city. The Ningbo Transportation Department faced many of the common problems with security on their buses. They needed to protect their assets and provide for ......
Secure Fence perimeter protection system enhances physical security at McAllen-Miller International Airport
In mid 2009, a fiber optic fence sensor system was installed on McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeter fence. The system, known as Secure FenceTM, was developed by Future Fibre Technologies and, one year on, the airport’s security department reports the system has performed impressively. According to Donald “Buck” Taft, Airport Securit......
OmniPerception facial biometric technology can accurately identify a face without the person having to look directly into the camera
OmniPerception has developed innovative facial surveillance technology that is capable of identifying faces in second. CheckPoint.S™ is unique in that it can capture an image and recognise a suspect as they walk past the camera. The suspect doesn’t have to directly look at the camera because the technology is capable of extracting the facial fe......
Norbain secures exclusive agreement with Geoquip
Norbain has now secured an exclusive agreement with Geoquip. The company offers a wide range of intruder detection systems, including the industry-leading Guardwire and Defensor products. With their patented magnetic sensor cable, Guardwire and Defensor can dramatically reduce any false alarm rate and provide an early warning of attack, which can b......
ISS' acquisition of CitySync will give them critical mass in the ANPR's EMEA marketplace
CitySync have become part of the ISS Group. ISS are a Nasdaq quoted company headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota and specialise in the ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) / Traffic markets. ISS have a strong foothold in the USA and have been expanding steadily in Europe and Asia. Frank Thomson, CitySync CEO said, “ We have grown significantly o......
LILIN introduces AirLive product range to provide a cost effective wireless outdoor network for IP cameras
LILIN have extended their IP Video range with the availability of AirLive wireless network devices. A new generation of all-in-one products, these are provided with everything needed to create cost effective links for IP cameras. Recognising that a significant advantage of the transition to IP Video is the accessibility to good wireless transmi......
Siemens barrier-free parking prevents car park fraud
All types of parking involve the collection and handling of substantial amounts of cash. Fraud in many town centre car parks can be substantial because of the high level of turnover. The main fraud risks are theft of takings with and without manipulation of records, recycling of tickets and inadequate control of tickets and security keys. The ......
COE's X-Stream video encoders selected for Manchester Airport's CCTV network upgrade
Recognising the very important role that video information plays at international airports, the necessity to provide high quality and reliable video transmission at such sites is paramount. As part of an ongoing £1m+ upgrade scheme, COE Group PLC has been chosen as a major supplier for an upgrade of Manchester Airport's CCTV network. At Manches......
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