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Divar XF DVR offers real-time recording and playback in full 4CIF resolution
Bosch Security Systems has introduced a new addition to its Divar family of Digital Versatile Recorders (DVR). The advanced Divar XF DVR offers real-time recording and playback in full 4CIF resolution (CIF: Common Intermediate Format), providing higher quality images for both live viewing and recorded video. Moreover, Bosch’s advanced H.264 com...
Neugent unveils SP-3000 mini-wall mount embedded DVR
Neugent Technologies has unveiled the SP-3000 mini-wall mount embedded DVR. Neugent’s latest offering harnesses a space-saving design coupled with high capabilities. Designed for space-conscious users, SP-3000 immediately frees up square footage with its wallmount design. And with its locked cabinet look, it protects the system from unauthorize...
Checkpoint Systems acquires RFID-based application software and middleware company OATSystems
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OATSystems, Inc., the leader in RFID-based application software and middleware. The all-cash transaction is expected to close within two weeks and Checkpoint expects the transaction to be dilutive to earnings per share through 2009 and accretive thereafter. OATSystems is...
Companies need to tighten up their security procedures to prevent WiFi hi-jacking
Companies need to tighten up their security procedures when it comes to WiFi access, in order to prevent third parties running up a bill on their account. "BT's broadband wholesale division has revamped the charging system it imposes on most of the UK's Internet service providers and, in many cases, this looks likely to result in ISPs enforcing ...
Information security professionals want to become information risk professionals and true business partners
According to the findings of a study by the Information Security Forum (ISF) looking at the Role of Information Security in the Enterprise (RISE), information security professionals believe they are moving towards a more pro-active, risk-based approach to securing their organisations and away from just IT and technology-related activities. "Wit...
New Vista vandal resistant dome cameras with 540TVL resolution
Vista has released a new range of vandal resistant dome cameras providing 540TVL resolution, on-screen display and a range of enhanced features. The range offers multiple switching point levels between day and night time modes allowing the installer to match the capabilities of the camera with the requirements of the site and the expectations of th...
Kaspersky Hosted Security Services include Web and IM Security
Gartner predicts that hosted security services are to soar in popularity. The recent report from Gartner, ‘Cloud-Based Computing Will Enable New Security Services and Endanger Old Ones’, estimates that security-as-a-service could more than triple in the next five years, and underlines the benefits, demand and mainstream acceptance of hosted securit...
Auto-tracking functionality for AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera
Auto-tracking will detect a moving person or vehicle and follow it within the camera’s area of coverage. Auto-tracking is particularly beneficial in unmanned video surveillance situations where the occasional presence of people or vehicles requires special attention. Video surveillance often takes place at times and in areas with little or no ac...
Eurofire EU24 fire panel offers universal protection on the one panel
The Eurofire EU24 is the new fire panel from Emergi-Fire. By giving users and installers the choice of operating in either ‘2-wire Sensa’ or ‘4-wire conventional’ formats, Eurofire EU24 offers universal protection on the one panel. Using a straightforward menu of instructions, users can set up a Eurofire EU24 non-addressable fire detection panel...
Reduced loss prevention budgets result in increased retail shrink
The retail industry has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn, but retailers considering cutting their LP budgets to save money should think twice. According to the recent Loss Prevention Budget Trends report by Checkpoint Systems, there is a strong correlation between reducing LP spending and increased retail shrink. Historically, reta...
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