Morpho plans for SourceID, new-concept radiation detection device

Morpho is gearing up to launch SourceID, a handheld device for detecting and identifying sources of radioactive emissions. The new technology it utilizes will make it far more powerful than the devices currently in service. Lester Koga, Director of Strategy – Detection Division at Morpho, explains h

Honeywell launches VISTA automation module(VAM)

Honeywell newly introduced the VISTA Automation Module (VAM), which allows security dealers to offer affordable home automation to customers who own VISTA security systems. The VAM can control up to 232 Z-Wave devices – including thermostats, locks and light fixtures – to help installers more-easily

Hikvision IP surveillance solutions secure 2014 FIFA in Brazil

Hikvision, the global provider of video surveillance products and technologies, has been selected to provide comprehensive security solutions to safeguard 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil -- the biggest event on the planet. The security projects include Brazil's BRT MOVE bus stations and Mineirao stadium

Safran names Adam Smith Group General Counsel

Adam Smith is appointed Group General Counsel of Safran with effect from September 1, 2014. He replaces Celeste Thomasson, who became President and CEO of MorphoTrak, a US subsidiary of Morpho, in January 2014. Adam Smith, 49, is a British and French national. He holds a degree in law from Unive

Port Fourchon deploys Milestone IP solution to manage operations

Port Fourchon in Louisiana plays a strategic role in supplying the United States with nearly 18% of its oil supply, servicing over 90% of the Gulf of Mexico's deep-water exploration and production. Securing this essential coast area requires a hands-on team of security professionals to watch for una

IDIS launches a range of UHD cameras and monitors

IDIS has launched a new range of monitors and cameras, further extending its DirectIP one-stop-shop surveillance solution at this year's IFSEC International at London's ExCel. End-to-end designed and manufactured by IDIS, the extensive range of 32 to 98-inch full-HD and Ultra High-Definition monit

Morpho upgrades Dutch ID documents for greater security

Working closely with the Dutch government, Morpho (Safran) leveraged its experience and expertise to develop highly secure biometric travel documents and identity cards integrating cutting-edge technology. With new, innovative security features and a validity of 10 years, the latest generation ident

St. James School benefits from Verint VMS

Verint Systems Inc. has announced that St. James School, a private Catholic school in Stratford, Conn., is benefiting from its use of the Verint Video Management Software (VMS) solution, boosting security and helping safeguard students and staff. Established 65 years ago to serve the educational, sp

Samsung Techwin wins ‘Rewarding Innovation' Award

Samsung Techwin's open platform WiseNetIII DSP chipset has won the Video Hardware of the Year category of Benchmark Magazine's 2014 Innovation Awards. The WiseNetIII DSP chipset was among the winners of nine different categories, including access control, intruder alarm, perimeter protection, infras

LILIN security solution deployment empowers SMBs do more with less

In today's economy, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and their IT organizations need to “do more with less.” The migration from traditional analogue to IP is underway in the SMB sector. We see the migration to IP growing relatively fast in the past 2 years since IP systems pro