Every day it seems as if there is one less thing mobile devices can’t do. Personal applications now range from restaurant guides to movie players to virtual fortune cookies.
Basler Vision Technologies,Ahrensburg, Germany, announced that several of its new IP Camera models have been selected by Jerry’s Nugget Casino to secure its gaming facilities in Las Vegas. Jerry’s Nugget is a well-established Las Vegas casino with various gaming options, live stage entertainment, and dining facilities. In the course of a security technology update, Jerry’s Nugget is replacing 220 analog cameras with 200 Basler IP Cameras.
When the economy is doing badly, fewer people are willing to risk their disposable income in casinos, and Las Vegas and Atlantic City have suffered accordingly from the negative impact of the nation’s recent economic woes. More frugal corporate travel policies during the economic downturn have also hurt these convention destinations, as reflected by lower occupancy rates.
With the ISC West Show in Las Vegas, Nev. around the corner, companies in all sectors of the industry are getting ready to unveil their latest projects and news. With general optimism from the industry on improving economic conditions, this year’s show promises not a dull moment and may require careful planning to ensure nothing is missed. As you plot your assault on the show floor and prepare for information-gathering, here are some new offerings and announcements you may want to add to your agenda.
If you reassure Harriett Knight, you’ll be assured that, with a significant reduction in false alarms, the highest priority calls will get quicker response.
Knight, a supervisor in the 9-1-1 Detroit call center, says her operators receive more than 300 calls a day. She added the city’s recent commitment to enhanced call verification (ECV) through a partnership with local and national security industry leaders created a level of trust that has impacted the quality of police and emergency response on the city streets.
MIC Cameras from Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y., were selected to feed a Coastal Remote Monitoring Program for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Chosen for the cameras’ ability to withstand wet conditions, high temperatures and corrosive salt water, the MIC 400 and MIC 412 Thermal Series capture high-quality images in extremely tough environments along Alabama’s 200 miles of coastline.
The last half-decade has seen dizzying changes in all things “communications.” Social media took the whole world by storm, mobile phones have redefined the word “connected,” and one of the most relevant news sources broadcasts worldwide at a rate of 140 characters or less. The way we receive information is different and the advantages are clear, especially in the business sector. In the security industry, this means an enhanced trade show experience through virtual platforms.
The philosophy upon which EMC Security of Suwanee, Ga. was built centers on trust: trust that providing low-cost, high-value services coupled with outstanding customer support will build lasting relationships with customers that don’t require a signature. Vince Raia, president and most senior employee of EMC Security, explains the company motto is “We earn our customer’s business every day.”
Quintron Systems Inc., Santa Maria, Calif., supplier of advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, announced two new major contract awards for its DICES communications equipment.
iSecurity, a free online trade show and conference organized by SDM and Security magazines returns for a second year on March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend webinars, visit vendor booths, network and take part in Q&A sessions with presenters live from their computer screens, wherever they may be.
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