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Fluidmesh Networks

Cosimo Malesci, VP Marketing, explains that Fluidmesh produces wireless IT solutions for security applications. Major customers include military networks – particularly in terrorist of hostage situations -- police and fire departments and other public safety deployments, campus security and corporations. The company’s new Fluidmesh 2100 Endo was created for vehicles and transportation applications where the wireless node is embedded.

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News

Warren Stern named as Director of DHS' Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Wed, 2010-08-11 07:02 PM
Warren Stern, a former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Incident and Emergency Centre and currently a senior advisor to the assistant secretary of state for international...
Siemens sees two new trends shaping the security landscape
Wed, 2010-08-11 11:26 AM
Carey Boethel
Siemens, the Munich-based technology and engineering colossus, has recently reorganized its security businesses, to put them in a better position to capitalize on two over-arching trends it has...
Amateur radio operators can participate in emergency preparedness drills
Wed, 2010-08-04 01:36 PM
Amateur radio operator
The Federal Communications Commission has amended its rules so that amateur radio operators are allowed to participate in emergency and disaster preparedness drills, even if they happen to be...

Commentary and Opinions

OPINION / The support security bubble

By Nathan McNeil

If there is anything we should have learned from the economic debacle of the last two years, it is that the status quo is not safe. And yet we continue building upon it until right past the point of collapse. It has happened time and again in our markets, and it is happening in IT support as we speak.

CASE STUDY / Hikvision protects students and staff at college in Massachusetts

Local integrator SoundBytes Security was challenged to create a 100-camera surveillance system that would contribute to the safety of students and faculty members across the Massasoit Community College’s two sites -- the 100-acre Brockton Campus and an 18-acre complex in Canton.

Massasoit Community College caters to more than 8,000 students. It is one of the largest community colleges within the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system and offers a variety of associate degree programs and certificate courses. 

OPINION / Municipal video surveillance systems: Legal and financial challenges

By Alan F. Wohlstetter

OPINION / Royal Canadian Mounted Police use EADS P25 radio system to provide G8 Security

By Paul Martin

In June 2010, the town of Huntsville, Ontario, Canada will host the G8 Summit. Leaders from around the globe will gather for three days to advance their interests, advocate for open markets and free trade, and champion freedom, democracy and human rights.

OPINION / Flexible modernization of government wireless communication system

By Dr. Jeffrey Harris

Introduction

Wireless communication systems, like anything else, need updating from time to time.  But, unlike a house that can be remodeled by having a wall painted here or a carpet replaced there, land mobile radio (LMR) systems were not designed to have individual pieces updated.

Company News

G4S supports sector security at chemical summit

Showing its support for critical Department of Homeland Security activities, G4S is participating in the 2010 Chemical Sector Security Summit (CSSS) held in Baltimore, MD, on July 7-8.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. receives $3 million order for ZBV Military Trailers

American Science and Engineering, Inc., of Billerica, MA, a worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection systems, has announced the receipt of a $3 million order for multiple ZBV Military Trailers from an international government agency it did not identify.

The ZBV Mil Trailer is a ruggedized version of the company’s patented Z Backscatter Van system which is used for screening vehicles for car and truck bombs.

IDmachines’ CEO selected to chair by Security Industry Association Personal Identity Verification working group

The Security Industry Association - based in Alexandria, VA - selected IDmachines’ CEO Salvatore D’Agostino as the vice chair of its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) working group. The Security Industry Association is a trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation on Capitol Hill and throughout the 50 states.

NATO to deploy AS&E x-ray system for checkpoint security

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), of Billerica, MA, announced on June 29 that the NATO C3 Agency, based in Brussels, Belgium has awarded AS&E with a follow-on order for a multi-view x-ray screening portal, for use at a strategic security checkpoint.

New bio-decontamination technology Webinar on July 8 from Tri-Air Developments

The latest biological decontamination technology for homeland security will be the focus of a Webinar scheduled for July 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM (EST) and 4 PM (London time).

The on-line event will explain how enclosed spaces -- from homes and offices, to laboratories and public buildings -- can be protected in minutes from airborne and surface pathogenic viruses and bacteria.

Registration for the CBRN event is free at: www.tri-airdevelopments.com

MIR3 releases new version of TelAlert notification system to celebrate 15th anniversary

MIR3, of San Diego, CA, a developer of intelligent notification and response software, announced on June 16 the release of TelAlert version 5.71 and TelAlert 6e version 6.2 in recognition of the product’s 15-year anniversary.

Infinova cameras and systems watch over World Expo 2010 Shanghai

Infinova has announced that more than 2,700 Infinova IP and analog cameras, including high-speed IP PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras in a variety of models including vandal-resistant day/night outdoor and indoor cameras plus Infinova’s matrix switchers, fiber optic systems and other surveillance equipment and software are part of the coexistent analog and digital surveillance system protecting visitors to World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

Unisys goes down south for port security

Unisys of Blue Bell, PA, announced a contract with the Brazil Special Secretariat of Port Development and Modernization (SEP) on June 10, to assist the South American agency in a key initiative aimed at enhancing operations, security and information exchange across the country's logistics operations and maritime ports.

 

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Objectivity, Inc

Warren Davidson, Director of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, says that Objectivity provides data management solutions for large, scalable government databases with an emphasis on complex data. Being able to manage a mountain of data, connect the dots and find the 3-4 degrees of separation, involves pedabytes of data. Davidson argues that Objectivity’s ability to find the right data is critically important to the security of our country.

Xtralis Americas

Ian Ehrenberg, VP and General Manager, indicates that Xtralis has a 25-year history of providing advanced detection technologies for intrusion detection, perimeter protection and CCTV. Applications include the Department of State and Consulates around the world, plus the Vancouver Olympics, where Xtralis provided the primary infrared protection device. The company is introducing its Vesda Echo Detector at the ISC West show.

Lenel Systems International, Inc.

Josh Phillips, Director of Marketing, describes the business of Lenel as providing integrated security technologies, bringing the best of breed software applications and multiple technologies into a single platform. Government markets include military and civilian buyers and the DoD, which use the OnGuard system, whose 2010 integrated access control, ID management and video surveillance system offers enhanced video surveillance.

Axis Communications

Fredrik Nilsson, General Manager for Axis North America, says that Axis clients worldwide include subways, airports, military, government and commercial perimeter protection. The trends in government, he believes, are high resolution video packaged into networks. In 2009, Axis increased R&D spending by 24 percent, because the company believed that a recession stimulates technology, and buyers prefer better quality video and lower installation costs.

Pentax Imaging Company

Tom Harada, Managing Director of the Security Systems Division, reports that the Pentax Atmospheric Interference Reduction Product technology (PAIR) has been named the best video product at the ISC West New Product Showcase. He explains that great optics and the capability of reducing atmospheric interference are long-forgotten, but vital concepts in making total videos, and this is what Pentax has addressed with its PAIR technology.

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Diebold Leveraging FICAM to Modernize Your Physical and Logical Access Control
Wed, 10/06/2010 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Leveraging FICAM to Modernize Your Physical and Logical Access Control

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A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence
Thu, 06/10/2010 - 1:00pm

GSN Webinar - A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence

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Five Ways to Maximize Perimeter Security
Wed, 06/09/2010 - 11:00am

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MetaCarta releases version 4.5 of geographic search software

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