Home Automation: No Longer Sci-Fi Nor Wealthy Privilege

Home Automation

“Clap on! Clap off!” It started with the clapper, a device first sold in the 80s that allowed people to turn their lights on and off with a burst of applause. Home automation (HA) has come a long way since the clapper and offers much more beyond lighting control. The global HA and control systems market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.1 percent from US$16.9 billion in 2011 to $35.6 billio

Canadian Community Center Relies on Brivo Access Management

Residential Security

Brivo Systems, leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management, announced that the Town of Virden, located in the province of Manitoba, has installed Brivo access control system to provide access control management for their new, Regional Multi-purpose Community Center Complex. National Industrial Communications is the project integrator.

Security Surveillance Keeps a Watchful Eye on City of Leeds in England

Residential Security

AG Neovo, the display of choice for professions in many parts of the world, is delighted to be part of front line service delivery in Leeds, the 30th-most populous city in the European Union. Seventy-eight wide-screen LCD displays in the city's new CCTV control center.

Miami Residential Community Improves Safety With Messoa Traffic Monitoring Solution

Residential Security

The association of a quiet residential community in Palm Harbor, Miami was looking to install a surveillance camera at the main intersection to monitor traffic exiting the neighborhood, as a part of its security improvement project. The camera must capture clear traffic particulars, especially the license plate, car make and model, as they would become valuable information should any incident occu

Russian Community Outside of Moscow Deploys AxxonSoft Video Solutions

Residential Security

Green Grove is a villa community located 33 kilometers west of Moscow, along the Moscow-Minsk highway. The village offers all necessary public utilities, including central gas, electricity and water supply, sewage, phone and Internet connection, and a well established paved roads system. A guarded checkpoint is installed at the entry to the village. Other facilities located on the site include adm

Russia Hunting Ground Deploys AxxonSoft Intelligent System for Property Monitoring

Property Management

The hunting ground with an area of over 100 hectares is located at the junction of the Vladimir, Moscow and Yaroslavl regions. The hunting ground offers exceptional comfort and everything needed for a good hunt. In line with the recent trend of using video cameras to monitor forests and prevent wildfires, the customer chose to have video surveillance posts and local monitoring stations install

Italian City Chooses Wireless Surveillance for Public Safety

Residential Security

Mira municipality in Venice, Italy deployed RADWIN's wireless systems for a city-wide wireless video surveillance network. RADWIN systems deliver high resolution, real-time video from cameras deployed across the city and along highways back to the municipality's command center. The RADWIN-based wireless surveillance network in Mira watches over the city, providing personnel in the command center a

Dubai High-Tech Business Parks Select Hybrid Video

Residential Security

artec technologies AG, a leading manufacturer of network-based video surveillance, broadcast compliance and IPTV systems continues to expand its business activities in the United Arab Emirates. Tecom Investments, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has now centralized its security for a total of 24 buildings in three technology parks with artec's video surveillance system. This has been implemented at

Residential District in London Reduces Crime With Public Monitoring

Residential Security

Hounslow Homes is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow and is tasked with managing over 16,500 homes. It is responsible for providing a complete range of services including home improvement works, leaseholder services, resident participation, home ownership, rents, customer services, training, partnering and procurement and service development.

Santa Fe Deploys Messoa Video for City Surveillance

Residential Security

The city of Santa Fe is the 9th largest city in Argentina. Located near railroad terminals and ports, it is an important commercial and transportation center. Colonial buildings mixed with a bustling night life make Santa Fe a popular tourist destination. Santa Fe continues to grow and is getting more and more prosperous every day.