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All top security stories in SecurityNewsDesk newspaper new edition

Top stories include a full review and recap of Intersec 2014, Messe Frankfurt’s leading security exhibition; an outlook for 2014 for the PSIM market, with expert views from IHS, CNL, Genetec and PRYSM SOFTWARE; a look at the opportunities and challenges for foreign investment in Iran, supported by a ground-level report by Five Dimensions; and so much more.

Milestone open platform VMS now supports 3,000 devices

High activity took place at the Milestone development labs as 2014 came around the corner. The company’s teams of dedicated driver developers worked diligently with our manufacturer alliance partners to provide comprehensive support of more cameras and encoders than ever. The goal: to achieve XProtect® video management software interoperability with 3,000 network camera models as of Device Pack 7.2.

Paul Smith retail stores upgrade to Milestone IP video

Milestone XProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital video system is being used for loss prevention but once it is fully implemented worldwide by the end of 2015, Paul Smith plans to use it for business intelligence to assist retail operations management.

Ramsgate train depot upgrades access solutions with Castel intercom solution

Located on the southern tip of the UK, in Ramsgate, Kent, lies the operation centre for Southeastern Trains. Serving over 170 stations throughout Kent, East Sussex and London and employing over 3,800 people, Southeastern Trains is owned by Govia (which is responsible for over 30% of all UK passenger rail journeys) and is a major train operator in the UK.

As easy as A-B-C – Simply home security from OneAlarm

OneAlarm has launched its new affordable house security range which offers a number of easy-to-install options and an affordable monthly monitoring service. Burglary is one of the most common types of crime with Britain suffering the highest burglary rates in Europe. With around half a million burglaries taking place in England and Wales each year more needs to be done to ensure people are able to afford to take the precautions necessary to protect their property and their possessions.

WD debuts surveillance-class hard drive line

WD®, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, today announced the availability of WD Purple™, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. Shipping today, WD Purple hard drives are available in capacities from 1 TB up to 4 TB.

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