Industry demand drives IP video standards
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has approved revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS) Framework and Digital Video Interface efforts to support the requests of various organizations focused on IP video.
From Security Solutions, February 06, 2009
Cambridge halts activation of video cameras
The Cambridge City Council has halted the activation of eight surveillance cameras in the city out of concern about who would have access to the images, what they would be used for, and possible invasions of privacy.
From The Boston Globe, February 04, 2009
The true costs of IP video surveillance
Cost is one of the primary factors that influence the selection of one integrator's bid over another in the purchasing process of a video surveillance system. While acquisition expense is significant, there are other factors that impact the system cost, which translate into total cost of ownership
From Asmag.com, February 03, 2009
Security System increases arrests at university
A wireless camera surveillance system installed at Cal State Long Beach last year has led to about a dozen arrests and alerted officials to medical emergencies on campus, university officials said.
From Security Solutions, January 30, 2009
New York City rolls ahead with public-safety network plans
The state of New York may have struck out for the time being in building a statewide public-safety communications network, but New York City continues to make progress on a network of its own
From RCR Wireless, January 21, 2009
North America's 'largest transportation command center' opens it doors
The city's Joint Transportation Management Center, which is being touted as North America's largest transportation command center, opened late last year, a project that has brought various agencies and disparate technologies together.
From Security Director News, January 20, 2009
N.Y. State Terminates $2 Billion Statewide Public Safety Network
The wireless network was planned to link public-safety agencies across the state from the tip of Long Island to Niagara Falls.
From Information Week, January 15, 2009
