IP security & surveillance news

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

BSIA survey shows members are keen to raise awareness on career paths available within the security industry Research undertaken by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that BSIA members consider the security industry to be a viable career option for those with a disability. This follows a recent survey launched to gauge the industry’s perceptions of equality and diversity, coinciding with the International Day of Disabled People, which aspires t...

WV-SP509 camera possesses a host of smart features and full ratification from ONVIF Panasonic’s Professional Camera Solutions is pleased to announce that the WV-SP509 continued its streak as an award winning security camera on Thursday the 8th November at the Computing Security Awards. Computing Security is the sister publication of Network Computing and deals with the key issues that organisations face as they try to maintain secure networks in the face of new and old...

The forecast finds mention in IMS Research's report, Security Systems Integration - World - 2012 Edition A new report from IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.) has found that the transition to IP-based technology in the security industry is changing the role of its systems integrators. Factors such as an increasingly competitive environment as new IT integrators enter the marketplace, declining product margins, and the increased importance of networking knowledge, are all contr...

The IPD-2220ES is a 2MP/1080P HD IP internal low profile camera that compliments LILIN’s established iMEGAPRO II range. Equipped with a 4.3mm lens, the IPD-2220ES is capable of streaming HD video at up to 30 FPS. Measuring just 105mm in diameter, it provides a small and discreet HD IP solution. Connecting the IPD-2220ES to your IP system is simple. Connect it to the NVR-116 and the installation wizard, WS Discovery, will automatically detect it. WS Discovery works to locate all IP cameras...

IMS forecasts Vietnam's CAGR to be 22.3 percent between 2010 and 2015 In its first edition report on the South East Asia video surveillance market, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., forecasts that the Vietnam is fastest growing market between 2010 and 2015, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 22.3 percent. However, it should be noted that the market in Vietnam was estimated to account for less than 10 percent market share in this region in 2010.   South...

Samsung Techwin and Pivot3 will be offering a unified IP video surveillance solution for new and existing clients Samsung Techwin, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced a collaborative partnership with Pivot3 wherein the two companies will offer a unified IP video surveillance solution to new and existing clients. The agreement follows a Pivot3 Series E round of funding led by Samsung Ventures...

Future Fibre Technologies integrate with Moxa's IP cameras Future Fibre Technologies recently announced the latest camera integration to their world leading fibre optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This enhanced integration between FFT CAMS™ and Moxa’s IP cameras – including the latest Moxa Vport range of video surveillance products - delivers a seamless solution for controlling cameras when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received in mission-critica...

Schneider Electric’s Fort Collins facility is the development centre of Pelco’s popular line of Sarix cameras Continuing its commitment to providing customers with security solutions that allow for flexibility and control while meeting the demands of today’s security and technology requirements, Schneider Electric recently announced the relocation of its Fort Collins, Colo., facility, the centre of development for its Pelco IP and megapixel video security pro...

The Asset and Property Marking Section offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and other crimes The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the growing marketplace for forensic marking products. Now known as the Asset and Property Marking Section, the group offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and oth...

Brinks to sell its event security operations to Groupe Ageparfi and cash handling business to Impel Security Polska The Brink's Company, a global leader in secure logistics, announced that it has agreed to sell its event security operations in France to Groupe Ageparfi, and its cash handling business in Poland to Impel Security Polska. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. Brink's will continue to operate its airport security business in...

IPVideo will also demonstrate its latest version of C3 Fusion products suite for identifying security events IPVideo Corporation, a Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solutions and Video Management Systems (VMS) provider for more than 15 years that helps organisations proactively mitigate security risks while maximising return on investment, recently introduced two new industry leading security technology products to meet today’s continuing security needs an...

The video solutions from ABUS attracted a great deal of interest from the trade fair visitors Several thousand trade visitors from 115 countries specifically sought out the ABUS trade fair stand in order to get a first-hand look at the new technical possibilities of the ABUS world of products. On roughly 528 m2 of exhibition space and a second exclusive trade fair stand that presented the new Ultivest wireless alarm system, the ABUS Group presented more than 30 product innovat...

Arecont will provide Channel Partner Certification Programs consisting of online product training and tips Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that “Arecont Vision University” has advanced to now provide an online portal for reseller partner education. Responding to the demand for the company’s popular Channel Partner Certification Programs (CPCP), Arecont Vision has developed an online learning cent...

Nearly 50% of UK retailers said that the IT department is the key to them being able to harness all the benefits of IP surveillance systems according to a recent survey by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) into current and future use of CCTV by retailers, commissioned by Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video. The research revealed that a lack of collaboration with IT and a clear return on investment was preventing nearly three-quarters of UK retai...

Radical features of Axxon Next VMS impressed visitors at Sicurezza Security Expo 2012 Software solutions from AxxonSoft were featured at the Sicurezza Security Expo, held from 7 through 9 November in Rho (Milan Province), Italy. Ritar, an Italian partner of the company, demonstrated several AxxonSoft products at its stand. Among the products were Axxon Next, a brand-new open-platform video management software (VMS) solution; the Auto Intellect vertical solution for traffic sa...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Salient Systems, has recertified its CompleteView v3.8 video surveillance management system with AMAG’s new Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and Salient cooperatively tested and certified this integration. &...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. announces the latest release of its viewing client and storage software. Video Client 1.4 (BVC) from Bosch offers a number of enhancements—including improved search and support for advanced features of IP cameras from Bosch—to give customers more control over their video systems. The new version also adds support for ONVIF conformant cameras and an expanded range of storage solutions. With version 1.4, customers can conduct forensic and event contextual...

Matt Raban to work closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors Matt Raban has been recruited by Samsung to be Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England. As such he will be working closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors to identify new opportunities for the company’s extensive range of access control and video surveillance solutions. Immediately prior to joining Samsung, Matt performed a business developm...

Analogue security cameras accounted for 87 percent of total camera shipments Analogue security cameras accounted for 87 percent of total camera shipments in the consumer and DIY video surveillance market, according to a recent market report from IMS Research, part of IHS Inc. However, unlike the professional market, the consumer market is not predicted to see a significant revenue transition from analogue to network video surveillance equipment in the next five years. This i...

Matrox Avio F120 KVM extender can extend the HPC graphics output over fiber-optic cable Matrox and Exxact Corporation recently announced a joint demonstration, at I/ITSEC 2012 that will show how high-performance-computing content from a single NVIDIA® Quadro® K5000 GPU can scale in Full HD resolution up to a 16-monitor synchronised video wall while being controlled over an IP network device. This system features the Matrox Avio F120 fiber-optic KVM extender, Matrox Mur...

Avigilon ranked eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was ranked the fastest growing technology company in Canada by the 15th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Awards Program and the eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. This marks the second year that Avigilon ha...

KCL signs the UK Distribution Agreement with LDS to supply the LDS_Sata_Recorder_XV6 IP Kane Computing Ltd (KCL) have signed an exclusive UK Distribution Agreement with Logic Design Solutions to sell their FPGA based recorder IP.  Logic Design Solutions supply software to support recording of data on SATA disk systems, up to 6G running on Xilinx Virtex 6 FPGAs.  The LDS_SATA_RECORDER_XV6 IP is a complete recorder system Software Solution (IP). It can be configured...

ALLNET GmbH has extensive knowledge of network based solutions ALLNET GmbH, a specialist provider of network solutions, has been appointed a distributor for Samsung’s complete range of IP based access control and video surveillance products. Founded in 1991, ALLNET GmbH is one of Germany’s fastest growing ICT distributors which has built an enviable reputation for providing installers, system integrators and resellers with very high levels of pre and post sales su...

Michelle to help c-hq with marketing material production, sector research, CAD and client training handover c-hq security services has bolstered its resources by employing Michelle Titherly as marketing manager. c-hq are a security technology and resilience consultancy specialising in custodial, CNI, defence and aviation projects. Michelle will be helping the Sussex-based company with production of marketing materials, sector research, computer-aided design and client trainin...

GA is the primary distributor in the Caribbean region for a wide range of innovative solution manufacturers MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA, a leading value-added supplier based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless in...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Live Viewer Express™ family of video surveillance IP-camera viewing applications. This affordable software family is designed for individuals and small companies that require an IP-camera viewing system to monitor video surveillance cameras within their network. The application is easy on system resources, keeping it fast, light, and versatile enough to meet the needs of vie...

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

The appointment will be exclusive from April 1st 2013 Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been appointed as a distributor for Avigilon, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions. The agreement will see Mayflex become the UK’s distribution partner for the entire range of Avigilon solutions, which will become exclusive effective April 1, 2013. Avigilon designs and manufactures high...

Avigilon experienced strong year-over-year sales growth in most regions Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Third quarter 2012 highlights: Revenue was $25.5 million, an increase of 69% over Q3 2011 revenue of $15.1 million. Gross margin was 51%, compared with 45% a...