IP security & surveillance news

ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 and upcoming releases ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October in Shenzhen, China, held in conjunction with the China Public Security Expo 2013. ONVIF member companies who gathered for the meeting heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 as well as on upcoming releases, in...

The ASIS sessions designed especially for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has held its 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2013 at the Conrad Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China. The event gathered 260 senior security professionals from 32 countries which represents a 7.4% increase compared to the 2012 event. The ev...

With the introduction of the VIDEOJET decoder 3000 and VIDEOJET decoder 7000 Bosch is extending its decoder family with two new solutions for streaming video from IP cameras in high quality HD onto large flat-screen monitors or monitor walls. While providing various display options, both decoders are designed for operation without the need for an additional PC or software to decode the video signals. They thus support an economical update of video surveillance systems during the transition to I...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces two cost-effective additions to its line of video encoders that have been developed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized surveillance installations. Offering full frame rate video, AXIS M7016 Video Encoder provides an attractive, cost-effective and easy entry to network video, while the flexible AXIS P7216 Video Encoder adds audio and I/O ports and is equipped with a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot for use w...

The market transition will continue with an increasing proportion of revenues coming from network equipment “The size of South Africa’s network video surveillance equipment market surpassed the analogue market for the first time in 2012” according to Josh Woodhouse, Video Surveillance Analyst at IHS. With a video surveillance equipment market size of approximately $90 million South Africa is the largest country level market in Africa and amongst the most...

IQeye network cameras improve customer service and enhance overall productivity at EET Europarts IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that EET Europarts relies on a combined IQinVision-Milestone advanced IP video surveillance solution to document all transactions, improve customer service, and enhance overall productivity. With annual sales topping $250 million, EET Europarts is one of the largest distributors of IT produc...

Surveon’s MP cameras, RAID NVR, iSCSI/SAS storage sub-systems and intelligent VMS will be on show at Intersec 2014 Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced the company will showcase its 3 megapixel 30 FPS solutions at Intersec 2014 from January 19th to 21st in Dubai, UAE. Compare to the standard HD solutions (1920x1080 at 30 FPS), Surveon’s new solutions can bring 1.5-time more details while maintaining at 30 FPS, empowering partners w...

Scotland’s Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Fergus Ewing officially opened the event Delegates from all business backgrounds based in Scotland enjoyed a successful and informative conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 26th November 2013. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomed over 175 delegates, with 20 exhibitors on hand...

Sentry360, one of the fastest-growing megapixel surveillance camera developers, is excited to announce a better, easier, and faster way of installing IP video, sentryView, the world’s first universal camera configuration tool. Best of all, sentryView is FREE with the use of Sentry360 cameras. Configuring analogue cameras was a simple, plug-and-play process for installers but because many are switching to, or in the process of switching to IP video, they’re finding that the configura...

Milestone and Axis illustrated what value-adding integrations between network hardware and open platform VMS now have to offer Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), joined forces again with Axis Communications to demonstrate the two companies’ latest integrated solutions. Tuesday, the 5th of November, shined a spotlight on the newest trends in IP-based video surveillance, when these two globally leading producers of softw...

The forum agenda emphasised how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Bulwark Bullet IR Smart design as the new generation of smart IR camera, compact and simplification is importance of characteristics. Both stylish camera body and slim bracket show the camera not only more special but also more magnificent than other cameras. Equipment with black IR LEDs and CMOS, DSP of 800TVL, the performance at any time can satisfy with any environment perfectly for clients. It can be used in more fields such as parking lot, supermarket and schools widely. Features High D...

The report estimates that the Top 10 distributors accounted for only just over a tenth of the Asian market in 2012 Supply of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in Asia by distributors is highly fragmented. According to a new report from IHS, large multinationals like ADI Distribution, Anixter, and Ingram Micro do operate in some Asian countries. However, the Asian market is predominately served by a multitude of small, privately-owned distributors. There are relatively few...

AirLive’s IP surveillance networking solutions can be applied to a variety of applications AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider is announced its participation at INTERSEC Dubai 2014 (SAEED ARENA HALL, Booth: 1004C). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions, and innovative products: Speed Dome Smart Tracking, Face Detection by IVS IPCam, FishEye IPCam , 5 and 3 Megapixels I...

DIGIEVER Corporation is pleased to announce that DIGISTOR NVR series have successfully integrated with CNB IP cameras. The integration between DIGIEVER and CNB will fulfil customers’ requirements of IP surveillance solutions. As an expert and professional NVR designer and manufacturer, DIGIEVER Linux-embedded NVR emphasises on total network throughput with remarkable quality in real-time live view. DIGISTOR NVR can support up to 360Mbps with up to 32 channels and perform high-megapixel re...

DirectIP provides full high-definition (HD) and networked surveillance with true plug-and-play functionality IDIS has announced a strategic agreement with newly launched surveillance distributor iCenter HD to offer IDIS DirectIP solutions across the UK. Launched in May 2013, DirectIP provides full high-definition (HD) and networked surveillance with true plug-and-play functionality, making it an ideal offering for iCenter’s customers serving the small to mid-sized market...

Current partners include Tri-Ed Northern and VidiCore Theia would like to introduce its newest distributor, DataVision.  DataVision distributes lenses, cameras and related machine vision products in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Theia sells through a network of distributors and resellers. These partners can offer technical support, and stock lenses locally. Its list of distributors also include Tri-Ed Northern, VidiCore, Oprema, and Accu-Tech.

Dahua introduced new Eco-Savvy 2MP full-HD 12x network mini speed dome series (SD40/42/42C212S-HN), maintaining the Eco-Savvy three “low”s functionalities and also providing impressive surveillance effects. As is mentioned, this mini speed dome series enjoys the three “Low”s, low streaming, low consumption and ultra low-lux as it is based on Ambarella platform. From the test report, one can notice that the bit rate is less than 4Mb/s during encoding@1080p, and less than...

Retail industry loses billions of dollars per year to robbing, shoplifting, and employee theft; there, investing in IP video surveillance cameras as a solution to Retail security needs provides benefits such as maximised store profits, lowered insurance rates, and decrease the number of theft cases. AirLive, one of the most advanced surveillance networking solution brands introduced solution for Retail shop or small shop to help to maximise store profits, lower insurance rates and decrease numb...

Mustek is one of the oldest and largest distributors of IT equipment in South Africa AxxonSoft’s distribution network in southern Africa has expanded, with the addition of Mustek Limited as a distributor. The launch event in the Mustek auditorium, at Mustek’s head office in Midrand (just outside Johannesburg, South Africa), was attended by a variety of integrators and consultants and met with the same levels of excitement that have become commonplace at such ev...

Reflex Systems will be offering Genetec’s technology as part of the systems it designs, installs and supports Reflex Systems, one of the UK’s leading integrated security system specialists, has been appointed as a Systems Integrator (SI) partner by Genetec Inc, one of the world leaders in unified IP video surveillance management (VMS) and security solutions. The company carried out a review of the technologies available across the market and identified that Genete...

The seminars are organised in partnership with the Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineer VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the start-up of a seminar series under the theme “Designing IP video surveillance systems”. The seminars, convened by VIVOTEK’s official distributor Alarm automatika, Ltd in Croatia, will run from November 2013 to March 2014. Organised in partnership with the Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineers, the events are a great opportunity...

TeleEye is proud to introduce an addition to the full HD 1080p camera product range. With the launch of the MX925-HD, TeleEye gives the customer even more choices in camera line-up and thus ensures that most of project requirements can be fulfilled simultaneously. The MX925-HD 1080p IR Vari-Focal Dome Camera is a high performance, vandal resistant device, that supports up to 20-metre infra-red illumination. With the usage of the 1/2.8” sensor the camera produces superb images even in low...

Tavcom have developed an online training tool to establish a person’s current level of knowledge on CCTV technical issues Tavcom, the leading supplier of security systems training courses has begun an extensive programme of CCTV training for students at the International Centre for Security and Safety (ICSS) in Dubai. Tavcom tutors are conducting Foundation and Advanced CCTV courses in partnership with the ICSS to enhance the skills of local engineers. This is to en...

VIVOTEK has maintained a 20.7% revenue growth rate, outperforming 31 companies across the globe VIVOTEK is honoured to have achieved 19th out of 50 leading companies in Security 50 2013, a comprehensive ranking system announced by a&s International, the publication Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. This ranking focuses on the self-developed products, brands, or solutions of security companies and manufacturers. The Security 50 has been widely recognised as the b...

VIVOTEK announced recently the launch of its miniature H.264 1-CH video server VS8100. With its compact size and power sharing feature, VS8100 is an ideal option for front-end installations and discreet surveillance applications, such as homes, offices, retail stores, banks, and city surveillance, allowing for easy migration from an analogue to digital surveillance system. With the evolution of network technology and a substantial increase in demand for high resolution image quality, IP cameras...

CCTV.co.uk is convinced that installation and maintenance of security cameras is an investment that will pay for itself The installation of CCTV cameras should be mandatory in all new domestic and commercial premises, says a leading British security company. Just like pro-active care initiatives in the NHS – deterring crime before it happens will lead to huge savings for the Police long-term. Fitting CCTV in homes and businesses as standard will virtually pay for itself...

OnSSI continues to innovate and release new versions of the industry’s leading VMS/PSIM software OnSSI has launched a unique promotion that provides an upgrade path for all of their customers to OnSSI’s new 64-bit Ocularis platform. It allows them to take advantage of greater overall application speed, lower total cost of ownership and the ability to run more cameras on fewer servers. The promotion was created to specifically address customers who have never purch...

IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the release of the next generation of its highly-popular IQeye Alliance-mini HD Megapixel series of cameras. Known for its compact size and versatility, the Alliance-mini not only includes the increased processing power needed to run analytics or VMS applications at the edge, it also features WDR, on-camera storage, and true day/night capability. Available in H.264 vandal dome models with s...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, recently announced a new weatherproof Infrared (IR) HD IP camera with an adjustable lens.  The new GXV3674_HD_VF, Grandstream’s first vari-focal IP camera, lets business and residential users adjust the camera lens to fit a wide range of security monitoring needs such as nearby areas (i.e. building entrances) or distant focus areas (i.e. parking lot). The GXV3674_HD_VF IP Came...