<OCT 2007>

COVER STORY The Longest Runnig Biometrics Success Story U.S. SECURITY MARKET  The US security market is undergoing changes to meet increasing challenges of keeping people safe from threats. By Dr. Manfred Muller   SECURITY FOCUS BS 8418: An Intelligent Approach to CCTV REMOTE MONITORING  BS 8418 is the standard bearer for detector activated, remotely monitored CCTV. By Pauline Norstrom   SECURITY UPDATE Fraudsters, Freeze! INTELLIGENT VIDEO  Security managers should take three facts into consideration for their surveillance systems -- physical costs, operational costs, and investigative effectiveness. By Tim Ross   Keeping Intruders Out, Even Potential Ones CCTV TRANSMISSION  Futureproofing the video transmission for your perimeter system will go a long way to make sure that potential intruders stay on the outside. By Dr. Alan Hayes     TECH SPOTLIGHT Reap More Than You Sow ACCESS MANAGEMENT  Integration of security and other building facilities saves time and costs and greatly improves overall operational efficiency. By Marcus Nadenau   COMPANY SPOTLIGHT Skylink Group Skylink specializes in the wireless technology field.  It has committed itself to understanding users`s needs.   Shenzhen Longhorn Technology Co., Ltd. To overcome a prejudice againt Chinese products, Longhorn has tried to deliver a wide range of high value-added products to the world`s consumers.   VIEWPOINT  Kidnapping for Ransom: How to Prevent and Respond?   CASE STUDIES Breakthrough in Remote Security Management How can a new video technology help to secure small to medium businesses and residences?   WHO`S IN POWER Extreme CCTV, Bringing CCTV Imaging to a Whole New Level The Extreme CCTV group of companies are known in the CCTV world for engineering expertise, especially in the areas of infrared illumination and extreme environment cameras.   SECURITY IN BRIEF CCTV lighting winter test nights | Safety & Security Asia 2007 fortifies Asia`s role in security | AXCESS International to stop university laptop and identity thefts | AuthenTec fingerprint sensor integrated into Fujitsu`s notebook | Omnikey`s terminal tested in pharmacies and medical practices | IndigoVision`s IP-CCTV reveals hidden zones    NEWS SPECIAL Digital City Initiative | Technology Solved A Murder Case | Singapore Invests in Vehicle Immobilizer    MARKET UPDATE China to Become the Largest Security Market in 2018 | Illegal Downloading Among Youth Drops | The U.K. Homeland Security Market: What`s Hot and What`s Not   TECH IN ACTION Security for Students and Staff | Protecting Newborn Babies | Hands to Manage Nursing Home   SPECIAL PRODUCT Fingerprint Security Systems   RECENT RELEASES SPD-1000 | AverDiGi SA6000E Pro | Vista VVDA range | CC-8750BIR & CC-18850BIR   PRODUCT SHOWCASE  Power over Ethernet megapixel camera |  Wireless network camera | Ultra wide dynamic color surveillance camera | Portable, handheld data collector | New beam detector | Temporary ID badge with patented technology  | 16 Ch. network video recorder | High performance methane sensor   SECURITY BUYERS` GUIDE