<NOVEMBER 2007>

COVER STORY The Era of Searchable Surveillance Has Come INTELLIGENT VIDEO MANAGEMENT  The proliferation of security cameras, analytics and digital video recording devices has lead to the delimma of data overload. By Stephen Russell    SECURITY FOCUS Changes on Display SECURITY VIDEO DISPLAY  Assessments are being made by an increasing number of control room managers about whether to retain long familiar Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) displays and monitor walls.   By Charles Evett    TECH SPOTLIGHT Against All Odds  WIRELESS CCTV  Many fears of wireless transmission have been overcome with the technical breakthroughs and the future market for wireless CCTV looks fruitful. By Steve Clifford   SECURITY UPDATE The Invisible Threat GAS DETECTION  The risks of harmful gas intrusion are overtaken by new systems and services based on todays smart building and facilities management systems which incorporate gas detection units. By Leslie Faughnan   COMPANY SPOTLIGHT Shenzhen ZhiAn Intrusion Equipment Co., Ltd.   PEOPLE & BUSINESS Thomas Ayers Thomas Ayers talks about his biggest challenge as the new VP of engineering for Pixim. By Sunny Kim   CASE STUDIES Technion University Boosts Security Intelligently Technion Universitys security program uses ioimage intelligent-video for protection from attacks and more.    WHO`S IN POWER Optelecom-NKF, Opening a New Era of Network Video Surveillance  Optelecom-NKF combines the unique ability to support the customer with local and specialized attention along with a strong reputation for developing cutting-edge technology that actually works when deployed in the field.    NEWS SPECIAL Catching Up with Copper Thieves | How Long Does It Take to Take 10 Fingerprints? | Night-time Trials a Big Success   MARKET UPDATE Guidelines for Ensuring RFID Security | Wi-Fi RFID Tag Market Grows Rapidly   TECH IN ACTION Fire-free Luxury Hotel | Security for Port Tunnel | Monitoring Independence Day   SECURITY IN BRIEF IndigoVision doubles sales for third consecutive year | 3 shipbuilders choose Synectics | vps ID Systeme celebrates 15 years of success | Axis to establish sales office in India | Gulf region`s first ePassport for sate of Qatar supplied | AMG selected for 5 Indian toll roads | Practical yet stylish answer to US airport security restrictions   SPECIAL PRODUCT Intelligent Security Systems   RECENT RELEASES TRANSIT Entry | Digital Door-Guard | Fastlane GlassGateTM | TouchVaultTM | DigiGard | IP ROboCam8 | Paragon II KVM | Smartcard Finger-Match   PRODUCT SHOWCASE Speed dome cameras for all kinds of environment |  Video people & car counting embedded device |  Wireless two-button transmitter |  Wireless outdoor PIR detector |  Massive capacity drive for DVRs |  Mobile visitor management system |  Digital infrared detector | Double-sided lock with PIN/Prox ID capability   EXPO REVIEW ASIS International 2007    SECURITY BUYER`S GUIDE