surveillance
Surveillance in the workplace costs $525m
News The Privacy Foundation reports that up to 100 million workers worldwide are being continuously monitored at work, accounting for a worldwide spend of $525m - $140m of which is being spent on surveillance software. [09 Jul 2001]
Surveillance system eyes up violent behaviour
News Scientists have developed a new type of surveillance that can differentiate between a friendly hug or a punch in the face. The smart surveillance system, developed by boffins at the University of Texas,... [27 Oct 2006]
Critical Asset Protection, Perimeter Monitoring, and Threat Detection Using Automated Video Surveillance
White Paper The latest generation of computer vision technology is revolutionizing concepts, applications, and products in video surveillance and CCTV. This is of prime relevance to security for large outdoor facilities such as... [10 Dec 2006]
Gov't denies mass surveillance tech
News The government's electronic eavesdropping agency has denied developing technology that will enable the mass surveillance of UK citizens' web communications. The GCHQ announcement came after an article, co-authored by The... [06 May 2009]
Raising the Bar for Video Surveillance With Barracuda ES Hard Drives
White Paper Determined to find the best available hard drives for its surveillance solutions, Steelbox evaluated a variety of products from several leading storage vendors. Steelbox wouldn't settle for run-of-the-mill storage... [16 May 2009]
IQinVision Megapixel Technology and IP Video Surveillance Ensure Security Excellence for DHL
White Paper DHL sought a future-proof, scalable video surveillance system, complemented by the best camera technology available, to meet its current needs and possible future expansion. DHL chose an IP-based system with power... [04 Aug 2008]
IP Surveillance for the Retail Market
White Paper The latest video surveillance innovation offers new ways to maximize profit margins and lower the total cost of ownership for retail operations. Video surveillance is not a new concept for retail markets. [19 May 2009]
Digital Video Surveillance: The Need for Purpose-Built Media Networks
White Paper It's now clear that video surveillance systems are trending away from analog CCTV to all-digital platforms. The advantages of digital video surveillance - including the ability for authorities to view... [14 May 2009]
Legal Eye: Does Home Office online surveillance go too far?
Comment The EU's proposed extension of what it acknowledges to be "intrusive surveillance" means law enforcement officers will be authorised to covertly gain remote access and monitor a suspect's computer usage provided it is... [21 Jan 2009]
Wireless Security Surveillance: Leveraging IP Networks for Enhanced Safety and Security
White Paper IP-Surveillance is quickly taking over the high-end range of the security monitoring and surveillance market, and has fast begun to penetrate low and mid-range market segments as awareness grows, costs... [24 Dec 2004]
TELUS Mobility Implements HP OpenView TeMIP to Consolidate Network Surveillance
White Paper They needed to integrate network operations at the national fault management level, consolidate network surveillance centres, standardize processes for fault resolution and reduce operating costs. They implemented HP... [02 Aug 2005]
Inbox: YouTube surveillance, skills gap, Naked speak
Comment Citizens are used to CCTV surveillance but a parliamentary group says that cameras are being turned on governments to keep them in line. Reverse surveillance - what a great idea. The weekly Inbox column... [11 Aug 2008]
One Size Does Not Fit All: The Need for Installation-Specific IP Video Surveillance
White Paper Innovation in digital video surveillance has spurred breakthroughs in every physical security product category, providing integrators with a continuous selection of new security technologies. Some video... [14 May 2009]
Bush plays patriot games with web surveillance
News During the White House signing ceremony Bush told reporters that surveillance is "another essential tool" in the war against terrorism. President George Bush has boosted the power of US law enforcers to scan the web and... [29 Oct 2001]
From VCR to IP Surveillance
White Paper Innovation continues beyond the DVR, and a viable, cost-effective alternative has emerged: IP Surveillance or Networked Video - video transferred over IP infrastructure. Security started with analogue cameras, switchers... [27 Oct 2006]