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GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Cosmo Perrone, Principle, Cosmo Perrone & Associates and former Security Director, Port of Long Beach, CA:

The Port of Long Beach, CA, was named Winner of GSN’s 2011 award for “Most Notable Maritime/Port Security Program”. Cosmo Perrone, Director of Security for the Port from 2006 to 2011, tells GSN about...

GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors Interviews: Bill Eckerd, Director of Sales for Strategic Account Group, Verint Video Solutions

Verint Video Solutions was a 2011 Winner of “Best Intelligent Video Surveillance Solution” for its Nextiva Physical Security Information Management System (PSIM). According to Bill Eckerd, the PSIM...

GSN 2011 Awards Winners and Sponsor Interviews: Tom Harada, Managing Director, Security Systems, Pentax Ricoh Imaging of America

A few moments after Pentax Ricoh accepted its 2001 Award for “Best Specialized CCTV Lens,” Tom Harada sat down with GSN to talk about his engineers’ strategy of getting back to the basics in optical...

ASIS 2011: Robert H. Scott III, Security Solutions Industry Manager, Intergraph Corporation

Intergraph, short for “interactive graphics”, is a software company that uses graphics to help its clients visualize complex information, according to Bob Scott. The company’s Security Solutions unit...

News

Conway cameras doing time ‘Down Under’

Thu, 2012-02-02 02:53 PM

UK-based manufacturer Conway Security Products has supplied a large number of its custodial corner-mounted cameras as part of a refurbishment and updating project at a high-security correctional...

In new strategy, ObjectVideo agrees to license its video analytic patents to American Dynamics

Wed, 2012-02-01 01:20 PM

Raul Fernandez,
ObjectVideo's CEO

ObjectVideo, a software company that has developed numerous video analytic tools which have been protected by more than 40 patents granted worldwide, has launched a sweeping patent enforcement...

DARPA looks for new ways to power computing in recon, surveillance systems

Tue, 2012-01-31 08:09 AM

The agency responsible for developing new technology for the Department of Defense is looking to the public for new ideas on how to power computers that control reconnaissance, surveillance and...

Company News

MicroPower names Jim Brailean and Kevin Hell to its Board

MicroPower Technologies, Inc., a provider of surveillance solutions, announced on Jan. 31 that it has appointed Jim Brailean, currently the CEO of PacketVideo, and Kevin Hell, currently the chairman of EvoNexus, to MicroPower’s Board of Directors.

Hell will assume the role of chairman of MicroPower Technologies. The addition of the new Board members follows the closing of the company’s $6.5-million Series C funding round, which was led by Motorola Solutions Venture Capital and an undisclosed private fund.

Pelco introduces latest DS NVs software with added support for Pelco analytics

Pelco by Schneider Electric announced on Jan. 25 the release of its DS NVs version 7.3.54 software. With added support for Pelco analytics as one of the key new features, the growing audience of Sarix customers can now use any of eight analytic behaviors to trigger soft alarms in ControlPoint, the client software for DS.

The DS supported analytics include abandoned object, adaptive motion, camera sabotage, loitering detection, and more. There are no additional fees for the analytic behaviors; either for Sarix or DS NVs customers.

IndigoVision improves safety, security and speed on Santiago Metro in Chile

Passengers on the Santiago Metro system can travel more safely to their destinations due to a new security monitoring system from IndigoVision.

More than two million passengers a day travel on the Santiago metro, the backbone of the Chilean capital’s public transport system. Metro system management was keen to ensure the security of passengers -- both in the sense of safer travel and reduced crime -- and worked with IndigoVision’s partner, Diebold Bitelco Chile, to find the ideal solution.

University of Miami expands IQeye camera deployment

IQinVision, a supplier of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced on Jan 18 that the University of Miami in Florida continues to expand its IP video surveillance system by increasing the deployment of IQeye HD megapixel cameras. The University of Miami is a private university with more than 15,000 students.

Dallmeier has installed a high-tech video surveillance solution at Britain’s largest casino

Opened in December 2011 and located at Westfield Stratford City, in the heart of east London, the Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino represents a new model of casino in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The casino currently has 50 gaming tables, 150 gaming machines, 100 electronic gaming terminals and a sports book, as well as bars and restaurants with views over the 2012 Olympic park.

IQinVision names Ed Suski vice president and chief technology officer

IQinVision, a supplier of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced on Jan. 17 the appointment of 20-year security industry veteran, Ed Suski, as the company’s new vice president and chief technology officer.

Suski’s wide-ranging background includes a BSEE degree, years of research and development resulting in 10 U.S. patents and numerous concept products, including facial recognition systems with wireless handheld delivery for the U.S. Secret Service and FIPS 140-2 level 4 tamper reactive, secure servers for Microsoft Corp.

Power system by Sirius Integrator can run security devices for long periods

Sirius Integrator announced on Dec. 20 an exclusive new off-grid remote power configuration that utilizes fuel cell, solar and micro wind turbine hybrid-battery charging components to keep devices such as surveillance cameras, sensors and detectors running for long periods of time, even in harsh outdoor environments.

AMAG names new director for government systems development

Security solutions provider AMAG Technology named Ryan Kaltenbaugh as its director of business development, Government Systems.

Kaltenbaugh, said the company, will be based in its Arlington, VA, office. He will be responsible for developing business within federal government departments and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, and for supporting AMAG’s government reseller partners on strategic opportunities and initiatives, said AMAG.

Commentary and Opinions

On the perimeter: Keeping watch with video analytics

For government and critical infrastructure settings, perimeter protection is especially crucial and often the first line of defense for security-conscious environments. Where fences once did the job, now video analytics – sometimes referred to as a Perimeter Intrusion Detection Solution (PIDS) -- is stepping in, either working alongside physical barriers or doing the job solo, as a virtual fence.

The PIDS evolution

Paying for a citywide shared wireless infrastructure

Securing our cities in a post 9-11 environment -- characterized by terrorist actions, civil unrest and natural disasters -- has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing security professionals around the world. Leading-edge technologies for citywide monitoring and collaboration are widely available to improve security, but progress has been slow.

Security basics for federal video conferencing

High-definition video conferencing gives federal agencies tools for cost savings and increased productivity through secure teleworking and collaborative work environments. Federal executives, then, must understand the security issues of HD video conferencing -- on-premise or in the cloud.

In video conferencing, agencies are concerned with secure data storage, controlling and handling classified information to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.

Improving the ‘TCO’ of video surveillance systems

Satisfying the call for more security with shrinking budgets is something almost every security-conscious government organization struggles with today.

Fortunately, there are ways to get more for less. As systems require ongoing expenditure throughout their lifecycle, it is critical to examine not only their acquisition costs, but also their Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO. And the larger the deployment, such as those in military installations, airports and critical infrastructure, the more relevant TCO becomes.

9/11, A Decade Later -- Video is more critical -- and valuable – than ever

The events of 9/11 shocked us from our complacency and raised our consciousness to the stark and terrifying consequences of security breaches. Technology has come a long way in the intervening decade, especially in the arena of video surveillance, and specifically in the technology of megapixel video.

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ASIS 2011: Chris Peterson, Founder and Owner, Vector Firm

According to veteran technology sales executive Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a management consulting business which specializes in the sales and business development departments of security businesses. The company’s clients range from multi-billion dollar contractors to $5-million systems integrators that want to break the $5-million barrier. Vector’s contribution to these companies, he says, is building strategies, processes and tools, both on a strategic and a tactical level.

ASIS 2011: Andy Shemo, Technical Sales Executive, Pentax Imaging

Lenses for government applications in border security, maritime and port security and critical infrastructure protection are at the high end of the specialized lenses produced by Pentax Imaging, according to Andrew Shemo. These long range lenses feature PAIR, the Pentax Atmospheric Interference Reduction Technology, which provides a crystal clear picture through fog, rain, smoke and sand.

ASIS 2011: John Frazzini, President, Behavorial Recognition Systems (BRS Labs)

BRS Labs, as president John Frazzini describes, has invented an artificial intelligence-based video surveillance platform that has injected advanced artificial neuro network technology into the analysis of video surveillance data. The company has seen a substantial growth in business over the last few months, he says, as the market has recognized BRS Labs’ rethinking of the core problem in video surveillance, which is that there are far too many cameras being deployed and not enough human monitors to evaluate the data being captured.

ASIS 2011: Sir William Gallagher, CEO Gallagher Group, Ltd

Although electric fencing has long been the flagship product of the Gallagher Group, the company now offers an integrated package including access control, according to the New Zealand company’s CEO Sir William Gallagher. He adds that the package also encompasses a very good monitoring system as well as vibration sensors which are ideal for detecting fence cutting. If someone cuts the fence, he says, an alarm goes off, but rain, hail and sleet will not affect the vibration sensor.

ASIS 2011: Mark Desmarais, Clear View Systems Product Manager, Raytheon Corporation

Mark Desmarais discusses Raytheon’s new “Security and Transportation Systems” business, recently created in a restructuring instituted by Raytheon’s Network Centric Systems president, Dan Crowley. With the company’s Clear View technology serving as the command and control system and brains of the STS security application, says Desmarais, the reorganization links together Raytheon business units in public safety and security, civil communications and air traffic, as well as software and IT security applications.

White Papers

Are Trade Shows Still Relevant?

There was a time when a trade show budget was never questioned. If your company had a product to launch,training to conduct, leads to generate or branding to imprint, the industry’s major trade show was the place to do it.

Millions of dollars every year were spent by manufacturers and service providers and no one ever blinked (the accounting department always blinked but were afraid to say anything) – these shows were untouchable.

To follow the trends and see how the landscape is changing for Trade Shows please download this White Paper. This paper was written by Chris Peterson.

Chris Peterson is Co-Founder and Principal Owner of Vector Firm, a management consulting and training firm focused on the sales and business development operations of companies within the security industry. Through consulting and training engagements, Vector Firm creates intelligent strategies, repeatable processes and effective tools that enable its clients’ sales teams to focus on one thing – execution. In every solution, Vector follows its philosophy that sales is a science and that success is a result of a sales team’s daily action being tied to a strategic plan.

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SANS Monterey 2012	Jan 30 - Feb 4
2012 Adobe Government Assembly	Feb 8
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SANS Secure India 2012	Feb 20 - 25
The Airport Law Enforcement Symposium Feb 23-24, 2012	Feb 23 - 24
Physical Security: Introductory Applications and Technology	Feb 27 - Mar 1
Conducting Corporate Investigations	Feb 27 - 28
ISC CHINA 2012 (International Security Conference & Exposition CHINA)	Feb 27 - 29
RSA Conference 2012	Feb 27 - Mar 2
SAP Public Sector Partner Exchange	Feb 28 - 28
SANS Secure Singapore 2012	Mar 5 - 17
SANS Germany 2012	Mar 5 - 10
Homeland Security Finance Forum 2012	Mar 6 - 6
Basic Hands-On CAMEO Training	Mar 12 - 14
ASIS Assets Protection Course: Principles of Security (APC I)	Mar 12 - 15
SANS Mobile Device Security Summit 2012	Mar 12 - 15
Aviation Week's Innovation Challenge Showcase	Mar 13 - 14
Symantec Government Technology Summit	Mar 20 - 20
STI at SANS 2012	Mar 23 - 30
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The 9th Two Day Conference On Indian Medical Devices & Plastics Disposables Industry 2012	Mar 23 - 24
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Active Shooter	Apr 18 - 19
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Telework Exchange Spring 2012 Town Hall Meeting	May 2 - 2
5th Sample Prep - Sample Preparation for Virus, Toxin, & Pathogen Detection & Identification	May 3 - 4
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Counter Terror Expo US	May 16 - 17
CEIC 2012 (Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference)	May 21 - 24
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SANS Forensics and Incident Response Summit 2012	Jun 21 - 27
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