Researchers examine video surveillance effectiveness in Canada
A recent report from researchers at a variety of Canadian universities examines current trends in public surveillance systems. The research report, published by the Surveillance Camera Awareness Network (SCAN), looks into privacy concerns, overall installation trends for city projects, signage requirements, how CCTV technology has improved and the effectiveness of surveillance cameras.
From Security InfoWatch, January 19, 2010
Top 5 Reasons Analog Cameras are Easier to Install than IP
While IP has many advantages over analog, ease of installation is not one of them. IP cameras are far harder to install even if the installer has extensive networking expertise. And for the majority of security technicians with modest IT skills, it's even more painful.
Bottom line: IP cameras take significantly longer to install, require more training and face more pitfalls than analog.
From IPvideoMarket, January 16, 2010
Spectrum space cleared for wireless, public safety
The FCC adopted an order Friday that will clear the way for the deployment of the next generation of wireless devices and for the rollout of public safety communication services. The FCC's order bans the further distribution and sale of wireless microphone and other devices that operate in the 700 megahertz band of spectrum. The agency said these devices may interfere with the other services that will be operating in this band of spectrum.
From NextGov, January 15, 2010
Video Surveillance as a Service to move into the limelight in 2010
IP Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) - also known as Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) - is expected to move into the limelight in 2010. With VSaaS, the initial system cost is reduced by removing the need for local management and storage, and replacing it with a subscription-based service. And users are not required to be IT experts as the system's management is performed remotely.
From Security Park, January 14, 2010
What ONVIF and PSIA standards mean for VMS companies
If there was any doubt as to how quickly new IP video standards from the PSIA and ONVIF groups would be adopted, those doubts have been laid to rest. Earlier this month both Milestone Systems and OnSSI released updates for their video management systems (VMS) to support early standards from ONVIF and PSIA.
From Security InfoWatch, January 12, 2010
Prince George's to use mobile speed cameras in school zones
After winning a protracted battle last year for the right to use cameras to ticket drivers for speeding, Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson now says a plan to install fixed cameras in dozens of school zones will be scrapped.
From Washington Post, January 09, 2010
Report: Asia to spur global CCTV market growth
According to a new report from market research firm RNCOS, the Asian surveillance market is expected to help drive the global growth of CCTV over the next several years.
From Security InfoWatch, January 07, 2010
Multi-million dollar safe Karachi surveillance plan
The government has prepared a $151.7 million (or Rs12.8 billion) “Safe City Karachi” project to fight, deter and suppress terrorism and crime, improve traffic monitoring and overall public safety and security, and enhance VIP security, through video surveillance.
The project will be completed in two years’ time.
From The News International, January 04, 2010
Securing a Municipal Water System with Video Surveillance
The Town of Castle Rock, CO, Utilities Department wanted to improve monitoring of the town's 40 plus water facilities. To accomplish this, the department has deployed a microwave radio network and video surveillance cameras. As a result, the department now has continuous security monitoring along with a high-speed wireless data infrastructure that can accommodate future high-bandwidth applications.
From Water World, January 04, 2010
Arizona May Abandon Speed Cameras on Highways
More than a year after Arizona became the first state in the country to deploy dozens of speed cameras on highways statewide, threats to the groundbreaking program abound.
Profits are far below expectations, a citizen effort to ban the cameras is gaining steam, the governor has said she does not like the program, and more and more drivers are ignoring the tickets they get in the mail after hearing from fellow speeders that there are often no consequences to doing so.
From The New York Times, January 03, 2010
