IP security & surveillance news
The nominating associations are ASIS, BSIA, IPSA and the Security Institute The Association of Security Consultants (ASC) has made its annual awards under the Imbert Prize with support and sponsorship from Samsung Techwin. Speeches during the ceremony attended by 80 members and guests at the Royal Air Force Club, London, included an address by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Vice Chief of Defence Staff, on the current state of world security. The Imbert Prize underlines...
The new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® Omni cameras are now available. Just one eliminates up to 4 regular cameras, and all with a single IP cable. Key features: 12MP WDR or 20MP H.264 All-in-One Omni-Directional User-Configurable Multi-Sensor Day/Night Indoor/Outdoor Dome IP Cameras Features of camera: 12MP WDR and 20MP Configurations. Up to 4 Individual Camera Gimbals can be Independently Placed in Any Orientation Around a 360° Track with Extra Positions for Looking Straight Down...
WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of V5.46, the latest version of the advanced IP Wavestore V5 Video Management Software suite. Features of the new version V5.46 deliver innovative upgrades and provide additional ONVIF enhancements, along with code optimisations for better compatibility in open architecture and platform support. Highlights of new V5.46 version include: Support for Ax...
Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision MegaBall® 2 camera series, providing wide area coverage with significant cost-efficiency. The MegaBall® 2 comes with an ImmerVision Panomorph lens that can capture 180° and 360° fields of view with de-warping, providing up to four times more angular resolution in peripheral areas of a scene than conventional fisheye lenses. Key features of the MegaBall® 2 include: Day/night operat...
Penta Techsecure will be responsible for ISM’s first-line sales and support in the Middle East PSIM pioneers, ISM, inventors of Genesys Security Control Room Management System (The patent protected system that renders servers redundant with its unique migrating driver technology.) have announced a partnership with Penta Techsecure, who will be acting as their business development partner in the Middle East, responsible for first-line sales and support. It’s a timel...
TRI-ED hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies TRI-ED, North America's largest independent distributor of surveillance and network infrastructure products, is pleased to announce that its Technology Roadshow is coming to Texas this Fall. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars and attend these free, one-day training events: September 3rd at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and October 7th at the Hilton North Hous...
Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Milestone Husky Series of network video recorders (NVRs). These NVRs come pre-installed with Milestone video management software (VMS) and have a sleek and sophisticated appearance that allows them to fit into any environment. Ensuring reliability and durability, the hardware is industrial-grade and works seamlessly with Milestone’s VMS. In addition, the flexibility of the Milestone Husky Series makes it stand out, providi...
Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with BCDVideo giving Genetec exclusive rights to resell BCDVideo servers and storage equipment. Through this agreement, Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers and storage arrays, which come pre-loaded with Genetec's industr...
Visitors will be able to see the integration of Security Center with select camera and hardware partners Genetec will attend ASIS 2014, booth #311 in Atlanta, Georgia to showcase Security Center, its flagship security platform that unifies video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and license plate recognition (AutoVu). With one of the most open, independent and flexible architectures in the security industry, Genetec will be demonstrating how the latest version...
Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....
The survey aims to provide the BSIA and its members with a better understanding of the needs of security industry customers As engagement with end-users continues to top the British Security Industry Association’s agenda, the trade body has launched an annual survey aimed at measuring changing attitudes to security among those responsible for buying and using security products and services for their business. Accessible online and open to all individuals involved in the...
TRI-ED promotes four staff members as its regional manager Staying true to its “Build and Buy” growth strategy, TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its product lines and footprint across North America. In response to that growth, TRI-ED has created four new Regional Manager positions and is pleased to announce the promotion of four staff members to these new areas of responsibility. Amanda Hoskins, Regional Manager, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR Mark Migliac...
The certification confirms Qihan HDMI high multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard Qihan, a fast-growing brand in CCTV & IP surveillance, has received the HDMI certificate issued by the HDMI international certification company HDMI Licensing, LLC. According to Qihan, this certification is proof that Qihan HDMI high definition multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard, and its HD storage products with solutions are...
Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its formidable family of open platform WiseNetIII cameras and domes with the launch of the SNP-6320, the World’s first 2MP Full HD 32 x optical zoom PTZ speed dome. In addition to its powerful 32 x optical zoom, the ONVIF compliant SNP-6320 is also equipped with a 16 x digital zoom making it an ideal IP network based video surveillance solution for airports, ports, car parks, industrial estates and retail parks, as well as a wide range of other env...
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released the newest Device Pack 7.4 for the XProtect portfolio of VMS products. This update adds another 20 percent new or updated device drivers to XProtect, since the monumental device pack 7.2 release in February when Milestone celebrated record support of 3,000 devices from more than 100 camera manufacturers. The XProtect Device Packs include optimised drivers that enable all the relevant capa...
Dot Hill Systems Corp., a trusted supplier of innovative, enterprise-class storage systems, recently announced immediate availability of its AssuredSAN™ 3004 line-up, the newest storage arrays based on the company’s proven RAIDarchitecture. The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition 3000 Series customers can take advant...
Net sales increased by 19 percent during the first half-year The second quarter Net sales increased by 22 percent during the second quarter to SEK 1,355 M (1,114). Net sales increased by 20 percent in local currencies. Operating profit increased to SEK 188 M (127), which corresponds to an operating margin of 13.8 percent (11.4). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 139 M (96). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.00 (1.38). The first half-year Net sales increased by 19...
Scott will be responsible for developing Oncam’s 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors Oncam, the security arm of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that Scott Brothers is joining the company and will be responsible for developing its pioneering 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors. Brothers has been passionate about all things retail since 1996, when he joined Sensormatic as part of its U.K. engin...
VIVOTEK announces its latest intelligent technologies and next-generation products, now part of VIVOTEK’s self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions. VIVOTEK's Executive Vice President, Steve Ma, asserts, "Social and economic development have led developed and developing countries to place focal attention on the building of smart cities. However, enhancing efficiency and improving quality of life are key prerequisites for realising a smart city. VIVOTEK has a high l...
WF Senate will become the main distribution channel for Y3K and its full range of HD CCTV and security products Croydon-based manufacturer and distributor of HD CCTV and security systems, Y3K, has recently announced a strategic distribution partnership with WF Senate, part of the Rexel Group, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and services. Under the terms of the new deal and following a successful trial, WF Senate will become the main distribution cha...
Global Gaming Expo Asia 2014 saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2014, organised by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, and held at the Venetian Macao, in Macau, S.A.R., People’s Republic of China, 20-22, May was a major success in its eighth year. The event saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees—an astounding 36 percent increase compared to the 2013...
The Maxxess and IDIS solution improves productivity, fills security gaps, and enforces compliance with standard operating procedures IDIS and Maxxess showcased powerful video and access control functionality on the IDIS stand at this year’s IFSEC International, in London’s Excel. Offering customers a compelling off-the-shelf security solution, the two companies have joined forces to seamlessly integrate DirectIP™ surveillance into the Maxxess eFusion™ s...
The purpose-built facility includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing space and dedicated Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) area Synectics has invested in a new 54,000 sq ft operational centre of excellence to provide industry-leading support for its global customer base. The development represents a key milestone in the company’s worldwide growth strategy – further enhancing Synectics’ ability to meet increasing demand for its high value integrated surveillan...
Milestone Systems we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group “On June 12th we finalised an agreement for Milestone Systems to be acquired by Canon Europe, in which it was defined that we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group. This deal closed and became a legal reality on July 7th. This is a major next step for both companies, and it makes me very proud that Canon - a respected global technology leader - has chosen t...
Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end IDIS DirectIP suite Recently, IDIS and Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, a specialist distributor of CCTV and access control have signed and announced a strategic alliance and distribution agreement during IFSEC International, at London’s ExCel. Under the appointment, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end DirectIP suite, and offer its customers the most comprehensive surve...
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently introduced a modular camera series, the AXIS F Network Series, that not only gives customers discreet surveillance solutions with HDTV 1080p video and Axis’ latest Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance for high image detail, but also great flexibility in choosing the lens form factor and viewing angle that are ideal for the installation. “AXIS F Series enables great flexibility and discreetness with superb...
Elmdene estimates you can lose half of the power that goes into a linear PSU simply due to the heat which is being radiated Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the quality and performance of power supply units for security and fire systems. With this in mind, the company is spotlighting five key things that purchasers shou...
The Dallmeier Amarok will travel with the Truck throughout the roadshow and demonstrate a mobile monitoring solution After its resounding successes in the last two years, the Panomera® Truck will take to the road in 2014 as well! Between the beginning of September and mid-October, the Dallmeier roadshow will make stops in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, France and Switzerland. Besides a completely new image for the Truck, this year will also see another début: The Dallme...
The Summit provides the opportunity to learn the challenging cyber security risks to control systems and the most effective defences SANS will be hosting the 2014 European ICS Security Summit alongside two training courses including SANS' new specialist ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials course in Amsterdam from 23rd to 27th of September. The two-day European Industrial Control Systems Security Summit will be chaired by Markus Braendle of ABB and brings together program ma...
Milestone Systems showcased its newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products at IFSEC 2014 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcased the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR systems at IFSEC International 2014 held in London. A full range of camera partners and solution partners presented at the Milestone booth,...
