IP security & surveillance news

Video surveillance often associates with expensive hardware and software plus complicated and time demanding installations. The new MicroView "Surveillance made Simple"-concept completely breaks with this perception  Video surveillance is a powerful weapon against all forms of vandalism, burglary, assault and theft. All surveys show that video surveillance effectively prevents incidents as well as facilitate police investigations. Therefore to make this powerful weapon easily accessible a...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced two new vari-focal HDCVI cameras —- 720p IR box camera HAC-HFW1100R-VF and IR dome HAC-HDBW1100R-VF, which further completes its HDCVI portfolio. These two vari-focal HDCVI cameras output clear and crisp images 25/30 frame per second at 720p, and their focal length reaches 2.7-12mm, allowing a more flexible monitoring view, which means, one single camera c...

ASUSTOR’s 2 and 3 series devices can be expanded up to a maximum of 8 camera channels ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that its expansion camera channel licenses are now available for purchase, globally. After installing the Surveillance Center App on an ASUSTOR NAS, users will be able to enjoy the use of 4 free IP camera channels. In order to further add more channels to Surveillance Center users can make us...

As a member of SIA, MicroPower Technologies capitalises on networking and partnership opportunities MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers and integrators of physical security products. SIA advances industry and member interests by...

SmartWitness vehicle CCTV solutions include the latest 3G/4G wireless transmission cameras Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd has announced a new partnership with UK-based SmartWitness. Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with market-leading vehicle CCTV supplier SmartWitness to supply the SmartWitness range of transport solutions to the bourgeoning Indian market. SmartWitness, a division of global CCTV manufacturer and distributor Y3K,...

The new Panomera® lines differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate. Baseline, with a frame rate of 12.5 fps and a light sensitivity of 0.5 lux is an excellent choice for well-lit scenes. Topline, with a light sensitivity of 0.1 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps is an "all-round talent" for good to moderate illumination. Nightline, with a light sensitivity of 0.002 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps, is ideal even for night-time applications. Thus any situation at all can be mastered brill...

Honeywell is now offering bundled IP Video kits that give small to mid-size businesses a hassle-free option for upgrading to high definition IP video. The kits consist of Honeywell’s new four-channel embedded NVR with four ball or four bullet style high definition IP cameras. These kits are affordable, easy to install and provide a complete end-to-end video surveillance solution. “The common problem for NVR systems is that they’re too expensive and too difficult to install, so...

Sony’s SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with IR illuminator and white LED Sony has announced the latest edition to its outdoor camera range with the launch of the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LED, working as an effective deterrent and allowing for clear visibility under dark conditions in either black and white or colour. The SNC-VB632D...

Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand for British-made technology among Asian buyers, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council, many of whom are currently preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia in September. As part of the world's leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC South...

Through the integrated solution, Agent Vi’s software component is embedded inside the Samsung Techwin cameras Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, together with Samsung Techwin, have announced a strategic cooperation to integrate their products to allow Agent Vi’s embedded component to run on Samsung Techwin network cameras. The integration enables end users to run Agent Vi’s full rang...

The guide provides an overview of the security measures which are necessary for heritage sites The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties (Form 188) designed to provide owners, managers and guardians of all kinds of heritage and property with an overview of the common considerations of risk assessments and security measures to be taken in to account on heritage sites. What is the aim of the Heritage Securi...

Wavestore and Axis are experts in providing video to their users in the most accessible way Having successfully collaborated on a number of major projects, AXIS Communications and Wavestore have formally announced their commitment to a technology partnership which will see full interoperability between their respective video solutions. Commenting on the degree of cooperation between the two companies which ensured premium clothing retailer SuperGroup was provided with a state...

John Romanowich will moderate the webcast on September 10 at 1:00pm SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate a webcast on Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00pm on impending regulations and their impact on owners and operators of the North American electric grid.The Security Industry Association (SIA) webcast will discuss the role for security providers to help utilities meet increased physical security requirements, the potential scope of applicable fac...

IQinVision’s next generation IQeye Sentinel delivers up to 12MP resolution and is ideal for outdoor applications IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced availability for its new generation 12MP/4K IQeye Sentinel camera. IQinVision’s next generation IQeye Sentinel delivers up to 12MP resolution and is ideal for outdoor applications. It offers vibrant, crisp images using cutting-edge imaging sensor and encoder techno...

 IPSecurityCenter PSIM supports organisations to reduce costs, increase control ensure compliance and homogenize security protection levels CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating the latest release of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, at ASIS International, in booths #1043 and #2211 from Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Geor...

Many oil and gas companies utilise independent systems for incident management, crisis management and security It’s no secret that the security and fire industry is home to hundreds of suppliers, each competing for a slice of a global $100+ billion market. In niche industries such as oil and gas, where IHS sizes the market for security and fire equipment and services to be more than $1 billion, increased competition has prompted some suppliers to move beyond the integrat...

John will work closely with IDIS technical support and sales & marketing to increase sales of the DirectIP line up IDIS has appointed John Psyllos to the role of Product Manager reporting to Brian Song, Managing Director, IDIS Europe based out of the Korean manufacturer’s European headquarters in Brentford, London. John joins IDIS to lead DirectIP™ product management across Europe and the Middle East. His appointment strengthens the IDIS commitment to further...

The agreement allows G4S to offer Cox Enterprise single-source efficiencies through a unique layered security approach G4S Technology, a pioneer in the design and construction of high performance broadband networks and reliable electronic security systems, has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Cox Enterprises. The agreement includes nationwide systems integration, new product installation, and systems maintenance services. The agreement encompasses all Cox Enterpri...

A long-term contributor to the BSIA’s Export Council, Ian’s expertise continues to help new exporters gain a foothold in overseas markets Following the British Security Industry Association’s AGM, Elmdene Ltd’s Managing Director, Ian Moore, has been appointed Chairman of the Association’s dedicated Export Council. With an export career spanning 20 years, Ian has made a positive contribution to the international growth of a number of businesse...

Premier SGI offers Samsung’s lIP video products and solutions to systems integrators in the region Samsung Techwin America is pleased to announce it has signed Premier SGI as its new manufacturer’s rep for Northern California. The firm brings a lengthy track record of security product sales and marketing in the Western United States to this new role. “Premier SGI’s demonstrated success with security solutions, combined with the security industry experi...

Among the products being shown will be the new range of mechanical additional security facilities with integrated alarm function The entire world of security technology will be exhibited on more than 550 m2. Visitors to the ABUS Group stand (hall 1, stand 108) at the “security essen 2014” can see for themselves from September 23 to 26, 2014. This year, the Germany quality manufacturer will be emphasising, above all, networking: mechanical and electronic compone...

3xLOGIC, Inc. recently announced the availability of the SONIP FlexIP CPU Card. Supporting 16 Alarm Inputs, 16 Audio Sensor Inputs, and 4 Auxiliary Outputs, FlexIP represents a multi-communication protocol (IP, cell, and modem) plug-and-play upgrade path for legacy SONIP-Series FlexiBase Control Panel users. Developed at 3xLOGIC’s Innovation Center in Orlando, FL, the SONIP FlexIP Card represents the first of many deliverables resulting from the recently announced acquisition of Sonitrol-b...

Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...

Ganz announced several specialty cameras have been added to the Ganz PixelPro GXi IP Camera series. The PixelPro GXi Pinhole Camera, Height Strip and Door Frame cameras are all built with GXi Technology, maximising surveillance capabilities by bringing an added feature set of Imbedded Intelligence, WDR performance and full video recording to SD card. The GXi Technology adds a suite of Imbedded Intelligence for detailed analysis of video. Several license options are available with application ar...

The walk was estimated to take a minimum of 12 hours but two members of the Mayflex MAD team were in the first few to finish A team of 8 staff from Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions took part in a 23 mile trek along Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. The challenge took place on Saturday 2nd August 2014 with an early 6.00 a.m. start for regist...

TRI-ED hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies in marketplace TRI-ED is pleased to announce that its Technology Roadshow is coming to L.A. this Fall. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars and attend this free, one-day event to be held November 12th at the Marriott Burbank, located at 2500 North Hollywood Way in Burbank, CA. The Roadshow kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a variet...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has enhanced its Remote Security Control app for the B Series Intrusion Control Panels to enable users to view live video from Bosch IP cameras that are integrated with the panels. Bosch recently added integration of its IP cameras to the B Series Control Panels, which allows video motion detection to activate points on the panel and panel events to trigger camera actions. This feature gives end users the ability to see images of events happening at their homes or b...

Samsung Techwin’s new Beyond 1280H series of 1000 TV Lines analogue cameras are equipped as standard with a long list of innovative and technically advanced features which until now, users might have only expected to see built into IP network cameras. To ensure that customers can gain maximum benefit from the outstanding quality images captured by the eight new analogue models, Samsung Techwin has also introduced new high performance 4, 8 and 16 channel Beyond DVRs which can simultaneousl...

VIVOTEK has announced its first video content analysis (VCA) application package, which includes three key functions: Field Detection, Line Crossing Detection, and Object Counting. Introduction of the new VCA application package follows the debut of the VIVOTEK Application Development Platform (VADP), an open platform for integrating video analytic functionality within its cameras. Now, the VCA package can analyse data directly on a camera to provide solutions for business applications, in addit...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, recently announced a new Full HD 1080p outdoor vandal resistant and waterproof Fixed Dome Network Camera (WV-SFV631LT). As the latest addition to its 6 Series i-PRO camera line, the new Fixed Dome Network Camera is IP66 rated water and dust resistant and features a built-in long-focus variable-focal lens providing advanced functionality. The WV-SFV631LT with its variab...