IP security & surveillance news

IMS report focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the Americas market for security systems integration will exceed $30 billion in 2016, and will grow at an average rate of more than 7 percent from 2011 until then. The report, which focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems, finds that the U.S. is forecast to remain the largest market in the Americas thro...

The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo 2012 Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), has been recognised by Security Products magazine for its XProtect Smart Client 7 as the ‘Security Software Product of the Year’. The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo recently held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Security Products 'New Product of the Year Award' honors the outstandin...

The Summit will be produced by the Insight Media Adding a further attraction to the growing list of educational and networking events co-located with ISE 2013, Integrated Systems Europe recently announced the launch of the MegaPixel Summit. To be held at the Amsterdam RAI over Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 January 2013, the Summit will be produced by the internationally renowned market research, publishing and consulting firm Insight Media. “Over the past couple of years, we...

Pedro will work closely with installers and distributors to provide pre-sales support in system design Samsung has recruited Pedro Correia to take on the newly created role of UK Pre-Sales Manager. Pedro has worked within the video surveillance industry for seven years. Immediately prior to joining Samsung he was IP Sales Support Executive for CBC Europe and he has also carried out a Sales Engineering role for Indigo Vision. Reporting to Simon Shawley, General Manager, UK an...

MOBOTIX video analysis tools generate statistical data inside the camera for real-time analysis At Earls Court 2, 17/18th October 2012, REACT, a supplier of innovative solutions, is offering one of the first public demonstrations of an in-camera real-time analytics solution at IP Expo this October in Earls Court (Stand D12). The MOBOTIX video analysis tools generate statistical data inside the camera for real-time analysis and export as a structured report. One of the first s...

Tate brings over 20 years’ of experience, with specialisation in electronic security companies Oncam, one of the world's leading security and technology solutions companies, announced that it has appointed Russell F. Tate as its Vice President of Sales, Americas. He will be based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lowell, Mass. Tate brings more than 20 years’ of experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth electronic security companies in t...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the strength of its breakthrough patented crack prevention technology for IC chip-enabled polycarbonate eID and e-passport credentials has been validated in the recent test conducted by Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority in the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. In laboratory testing, 100% of cards created using HID Global’s crack prevention solution were found to be immune to premature agin...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

The Dahua website will reflect the language needs of the growing client base Dahua Technology has added five more languages (Spanish, Russian, French, German and Arabic) to its official website so as to further meet the language needs of its customers.As the company is now facing an increasingly expanding business trend in the global dimension, the demand to enrich online information and services is important.As Michael Chen, the vice president of Dahua Technology, said, &ldqu...

Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a leader in fire, life safety and security services, recently announced it will begin offering Sony Electronics’ complete line of professional security video products including the award-winning Sony IPELA Hybrid technology. Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program. “Red Hawk has a solid heritage of customer se...

BSIA members reported that Security Essen show was better than expected Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) enjoyed a successful week at the Security Essen trade show in Germany lrecently, with many winning business at a show that exceeded their expectations. In a survey of British-based exhibitors who took part in the BSIA’s UK Pavilion at the show – including many members of the Association’s dedicated Export Council – the maj...

TDSi to partner with exterior detection equipment specialist GJD Manufacturing  TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations recently announced it will be attending the Global Security Summit London, at Olympia from 10th-11th October (stand E170), to unveil its participation in the new Harmony Alliance, with aims to ‘Collaborate, Innovate and Protect’ across the security product offering spectrum. TDSi is partne...

The president of Dahua Technology, Mr. Fu Liquan also attended Security Essen 2012 Security Essen 2012, a world-leading trade fair for Security and Fire Prevention Technology, was held from Sept 25 to 28 at the Messe Essen, Germany. The security gala is renowned as the most eminent platform in the world for presenting innovative security technologies and the latest security concepts. Dahua Technology, one of the world Top 10 security manufacturers, covered a display area of 90...

The product frees up staff who might otherwise perform only occasional reception duties and be unoccupied for long periods so that they can use their time to assist with other security and administrative tasks. The product is ‘green’ with an exceptionally low carbon footprint since it dispenses with the need for dedicated CCTV monitors and intercom in reception areas. Any authorised member of staff can view and speak to visitors using their own computer with the handset connected to...

SAFETY Act encourages the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta) a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, announced that their physical and electronic security solutions were again “Designated” and “Certified” as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology “QATT” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

ViDiCore showcased RIVA's latest HD full speed domes at ESSEN 2012  ViDiCore is looking back on a very successful "Security" in Essen showing the latest generation of RIVA´s Full HD IP camera and encoder series with intelligent onboard video analytics. A large number of interested visitors came over to see the RIVA booth in Hall 2 and got a good impression of RIVA´s product line. In addition to various camera types such as box-, dome-, bullet- and fishey...

AstroSoft presented IP-cameras with embedded modules for movement and colour detection at Security Essen 2012 eyewatch GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-resolution intelligent IP video server cameras, and AstroSoft, a Russian IT service provider, have taken part at last week's Security Essen 2012 in Hall 2, Stand 318. They presented IP-cameras with embedded modules for movement and colour detection. Applications that were previously reserved for centrally based servers are i...

Dallmeier’s Panomera has multiple lenses, each with a different focal length An extraordinary stand concept for a very special product: The Colani Panomera® Truck in Outdoor Area 2 was far and away the most frequently photographed exhibit at this year’s Security Trade Fair. But it was not only the truck that created a stir, Panomera itself also made a great impression on the visitors. While other market players are engaged in a grim struggle to deliver more a...

eIQnetworks, Inc., the leading provider of simplified security and compliance solutions, announced the general availability of the company’s new offering, SecureVue NGS, a next-generation SIEM solution that helps customers easily address complex security and compliance challenges. SecureVue NGS is the industry’s first next-generation SIEM solution to provide log management, event management, network behavioural analysis and intelligent security search, all in a simple, easy-to-instal...

Extreme Networks, Inc. introduced an Ethernet-based physical security network solution designed to help reduce installation, operational costs and truck rolls, and simplify operations associated with networked physical security systems, including integrated alarms, IP surveillance cameras, door locks and related elements. Extreme Networks physical security network solution, delivered in conjunction with top-tier technology partners, supports surveillance and perimeter security, intelligent buil...

Extreme temperatures, vibrations and sudden shocks can severely compromise the performance of a video encoder resulting in lost images or complete video loss. For video surveillance applications where these harsh conditions exist - such as military, industrial plants, railway stations, ITS, remote site surveillance, perimeter or traffic monitoring - the Moxa VPort 461-ON-T video encoder excels with its combination of rugged mission-critical design and excellent video quality. "As cities transit...

Rosslare Security is pleased to announce the release of ExClouds™ web management server. ExClouds™ 2.0.0 adds exciting new functionality as well as a variety of enhancements to the existing version. The new enhancements available in ExClouds™ 2.0.0 include: Fully web management of the ExpansE™ system Issue report using the web interface Email notification Video integration with the ExpansE™ video board (EXP-3002) Database backup

Cobham Aerospace Communications has added new products to its Digital Audio Control System (DACS) family. The new AMU50-600 Audio Management Unit, the processing point for all operator audio, is designed with a mounting tray for easy installation and removal. When combined with the ACP53-600 Audio Control Panel with removable legends, Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System now has the option to fit into space-constrained locations on virtually any aircraft, giving installers the capability...

Attendees from leading retailers were provided with insight into market drivers and advantages of new retail technologies MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems played the host to the first Retail Technology summit, organised by J-Brand and supported by leading retail technology experts.  30 attendees from over a dozen leading retailers including Dixons Retail, Disney, Home Retail Group, Kingfisher and Superdru...

The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver integrated solutions Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announced the integration of its Jaguar camera line with the Genetec Omnicast video management solution. The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver world-class integrated solutions ideal...

The founder members of the Harmony Alliance are Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi The forthcoming Global Security Summit being held at London Olympia on 10 & 11 October, will provide a high profile platform for the launch of a ground breaking initiative in the worldwide security industry, the Harmony Alliance. For the first time, four of the leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers are combining forces to offer 'best of breed' t...

Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, over 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations. Four days' long, companies and institutions presented their innovations at Mess...

The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012 Chris Smith, Head of Security & Fraud Risk of HSBC (Asia Pacific), Hong Kong, will speak on information security threats to banking at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012. Chris Smith has spent the past 25 years in the corporate security environment, in the UK, Africa, Europ...

TKH Security Solutions announced the release of two new video encoders, the C620E and S620E, now offering dual H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG 4, and/or MJPEG streaming in addition to ONVIF Profile S compatibility. Each encoder is optimised for a specific security application and their multistreaming capability streamlines IP migration paths in existing CCTV systems. Reuse the legacy infrastructure The C620E and S620E video encoders can integrate into any existing CCTV system to allow users to benefit fro...