surveillance
RSS surveillanceSurveillance 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Bush banks on internet surveillance for votes
News President Bush on Tuesday evening called for the renewal of the USA Patriot Act, the controversial law that has expanded internet surveillance powers for police and partially expires next year. One section that will... [21 Jan 2004]
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]
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]
IP Surveillance Systems Powered by Feature-Rich Software - A Winning Combination
White Paper A key element for achieving these goals includes the effective use of an IP surveillance solution that leverages powerful and easy-to-use software to manage the network cameras. This paper will describe the latest... [17 May 2009]
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]
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]
Activity Recognition Using a Combination of Category Components and Local Models for Video Surveillance
White Paper This paper presents a novel approach for automatic recognition of human activities for video surveillance applications. The paper proposes to represent an activity by a combination of category components and demonstrate... [16 Sep 2009]
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]
Wireless Solutions for Security and Surveillance
White Paper Technology advances in video, wireless and software make it now possible to use cost-effective fixed and mobile wireless solutions for comprehensive security and surveillance applications. This white paper provides an... [12 Jun 2008]
