Where Video Analytics is Today
from SecurityInfoWatch.com
At the annual Video Content Analysis Conference for North America presented by IMS Conferences, industry researchers, product and system developers, integrators, and end-users have come together to assess the current state of the video analytics industry. What is to be seen is an industry niche that is maturing, but is still somewhat in its infancy. More

Texas Locksmiths Association Convention and Tradeshow
from ALOA
It's not too late to register for: Texas Locksmiths Association Convention and Tradeshow, now the 2009 Southwest Security Expo ACE Classes: Thursday – Friday & Sunday, March 19th – 20th, & 22nd (Click here for more info) Trade Show: Saturday, March 21st, Golf tournament: Friday, March 20th, at 8am ALOA PRP/STPRP testing: Saturday, March 21, 8am (Click here to download the PRP registration form) Location: Hilton San Antonio Airport 611 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas USA 78216 Tel: +1-210-340-6060 Fax: +1-210-377-4674 If you would like information about the hotel or to book your room click here. Be sure to book early and remember to use the TLA registration code to get the maximum discount. The code is TXLA. This will get you the group rate of $109. More

Security Expert Warns of the Latest Cyberthreats
from CIO
Traditional security systems may be ineffective and become obsolete in warding off Web attacks launched by countries, according to Val Smith, founder of Attack Research. New attack trends include blog spam and SQL injections from Russia and China, Smith said during his talk at the Source Boston Security Showcase. More

Large Growth Expected in Chinese Video Surveillance Equipment Market
from SecurityInfoWatch.com
A new report out this week from UK-based IMS Research predicts that the market for video surveillance equipment in China will see huge gains over the next several years, eventually reaching over $3 billion by 2012. More

Safe Sales Soar at Home Security Firm Yale UK
from Birmingham Post
Home security company Yale UK has seen sales double over the past year as consumers seek out new ways of keeping cash and valuables safe. The unprecedented demand is being put down to a combination of factors, including fears over possible bank collapses, low interest rates for savers and concerns over credit crunch crime. More

Obama Offers $15 Billion to Help Small Businesses
from The New York Times
President Obama is unveiling a $15 billion package to help small businesses. Speaking to small business owners in the East Room, President Obama and the Treasury secretary Timothy F. Geithner described their plan to reduce lending fees, ease the tax burden and increase bank liquidity to get credit rolling. Obama called small businesses the heart of the American economy. He said they have created roughly 70 percent of new jobs in the last decade. More

U.S. Treasury to Buy Small Business Loan Securities
from Forbes
The U.S. Treasury said it will invest up to $15 billion in securities backed by Small Business Administration-guaranteed loans in order to jump-start credit markets for small firms. More