IP security & surveillance news

Raytec and Axis will demonstrate how well-designed lighting can transform the quality of night time surveillance footage Educational Test Night Programme – ‘Lighting for Network Cameras’ Hosted by Axis and Raytec: 20th March Copenhagen, Denmark. During the dark months, many CCTV surveillance systems have to operate in the most challenging of conditions which can result in useless footage unless the right lighting solutions are put in place. Surveillance sys...

EET Group will now be able to provide Milestone's IP video surveillance software in more countries in Europe Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), and IT distributor EET Group have signed a distribution agreement to provide Milestone XProtect IP video offerings in 16 European countries. EET is already established as a successful distributor of Milestone IP video surveillance software in the Nordics, and with the new agreement the t...

Fransisco Peral will serve as the Business Development Manager focused on the Carribean, Latin America and Mexico MOBOTIX Corp., an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, today announced that it has expanded its North American sales force in response to significant growth in North America. The company reported more than a 30 percent sales increase in the Americas in the last quarter. Two new business development managers have been add...

Milestone Systems continues to achieve strong growth in the IP video surveillance sector  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired a Director of Global Support. Michael Flanagan will scale out the company’s support capability for its worldwide channel to provide more self-sufficiency, flexibility, and predictability – with the ultimate goal of optimal partner and customer satisfaction. Milestone Systems con...

Bosch Security Systems recently updated its Video Client Software – a Windows PC application for live viewing and playback of network-connected cameras, supplied with all IP cameras from Bosch. The new version of this software, BVC 1.3, is optimised for use in small-to-medium size CCTV installations and supports up to 16 cameras free of charge. This number can be increased to 128 by purchasing additional licenses. The enhanced software also allows the simultaneous, live viewing of up to 40...

OnSSI's innovations include event fusion, push video, command and control centre and video delivery OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance and security software, has named Russ Caldwell as Regional Sales Manager for the North Central United States. Mr. Caldwell will manage key relationships in the North Central U.S. region, including  the certified dealer channel, distribution and key technology partners. He will also focus on ar...

Zhorin will be responsible forcreating new growth opportunities for Avigilon in Russia and CIS Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced its continuing global expansion into the fast-growing surveillance market of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with the appointment of Pavel Zhorin, regional sales director. According to IMS Research network video surveillance sales in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, Indi...

Camera Gateway allows cameras from top IP camera manufacturers to be integrated into IndigoVision's SMS4 system IndigoVision, leading manufacturer and supplier of end-to-end IP Video surveillance systems, will make three ground-breaking announcements at ISC West, Las Vegas, 28-30 March 2012. IndigoVision will preview Camera Gateway, part of its next release of software, SMS4 release 5, which will be released in May. Camera Gateway allows cameras from top IP camera manufacture...

A SightLogix-Geutebruck system will be demonstrated at ISC West 2012 SightLogix®, the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security applications, announces integration with Geutebruck’s GeViScope video system platform.   The combination of technologies provides actionable information about threats that may occur over outdoor areas, along with details for making quick and precise response decisions. SightSensor video analytic cameras, whi...

Franz-Josef Eberle's objective is the further development of eneo's IP portfolio Through the appointment of Franz-Josef Eberle as the eneo business unit director, Videor E. Hartig GmbH is continuing to promote the autonomy of its own brand within the portfolio. Already during the last year, the Rödermark-based multi-brand distributor has organised its team of employees with responsibility for eneo into a separate department, which until now has been under the provisional...

All other IP cameras in the Axis portfolio will be UL Listed throughout 2012 Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced that AXIS P13 and AXIS Q16 Series products are the company’s first network cameras to be UL Listed under the 60950 standard for IT equipment. All other IP cameras in the Axis portfolio will be UL Listed throughout 2012, joining the company’s encoder, Power over Ethernet (PoE) midspan, PoE splitter and power source p...

Secutech 2012 is expected to attract 560 exhibitors to display a vast range of security and access control products The first “Security 50 Annual Summit” will take place at Secutech 2012, Asia’s leading exhibition for the electronic security, info security and fire and safety sectors, which will be held from 18 – 20 April 2012 at Nangang Taipei World Trade Center.Secutech 2012 is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and the “Sec...

The MOBOTIX  UK team will be demonstrating some latest MOBOTIX portfolio products MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced a three month programme of Technology Update Sessions at venues across the UK. During these half-day sessions, the MOBOTIX UK team will be demonstrating some of the latest products and updates in the MOBOTIX portfolio to existing and prospective channel partners.   Each...

Verint received the awards in the Workforce Optimisation suite and Enterprise Feedback Management Verint® Systems Inc. announced that it has earned two prestigious CRM magazine “Service Winner” awards—the publication’s highest honors—in the categories of Workforce Optimisation (WFO) Suite and Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM). For the fifth consecutive year, Verint’s Impact 360® Workforce Optimisation™ suite swept the WFO ca...

Panasonic's WV-SP509E network surveillance camera had the best performance at the shootout On the 17th of January 2012, under controlled conditions, a variety of CCTV application scenarios and installation environments were recreated at a sales channel event held at Milestone Systems in Denmark.  The participants gauged the performance of four surveillance camera brands and models in four installation and monitoring scenarios. Independent and external industry professiona...

Pelco's Sarix TI was developed to make thermal imaging available at an affordable price Pelco by Schneider Electric will display its new Sarix TI thermal imaging camera system at the ISC West show in Las Vegas, March 28 to 30, the company announced. With an all-digital design aimed at delivering the image processing features the industry demands, Sarix TI was developed to make thermal imaging available at an affordable price for mainstream applications where it was once consid...

The latest addition in the BSIA's award portfolio is sponsored by Camberford Law PLC The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new Close Protection Special Award, to recognise and reward excellence in the field of Close Protection, and raise the profile of the many outstanding professionals operating in this dynamic sector. The latest addition in the BSIA’s awards portfolio is sponsored by Camberford Law PLC and will be presented alongside the Secu...

Panasonic is taking steps to engage, raise awareness and educate those growing up in a world of challenges Panasonic is well advanced in transforming its global organisation and introducing environmentally sustainable product innovations, bringing hundreds of new eco technologies to the market including; high efficiency heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, energy storage batteries and new fuel cell technology. Since Panasonic was founded in Japan in 1918, the company’s...

Intersec 2012 has become an essential expo for manufactures and buyers all around the world The annual security event, Intersec 2012, was held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Dubai. Dahua was invited as one of the world’s top 10 security manufacturers. As the financial centre of the Middle East as well as one of the world’s largest trade ports, Dubai has its reasons to be chosen as the host location, and Intersec 2012 has become an essent...

John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. recently announced veteran higher education security and safety expert, John L. Pack, has joined its team of subject matter experts. With decades of experience in the higher education and campus security environment, John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities around the US. “John Pa...

AxxonSoft exhibited AxxonSmart PRO at the MxExpo in Bangkok AxxonSoft participated in the MOBOTIX National Partner Conference Asia 2012 held in Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand from 8th to 10th February, 2012. MOBOTIX Partners from all over Asia attended the conference sharing their success stories with the conference delegates together with their knowledge and experience on the latest MOBOTIX solutions and its applications. AxxonSoft was privileged to exhibit its flagship...

  A BSIA post-event survey reveals strong demand for UK security products during Intersec 2012 Strong demand for UK security products evidenced during Intersec also ties-in with the findings of new research unveiled by the BSIA. Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2012 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a record level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, fro...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that the Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards are HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant, simplifying the work for AV Integrators seeking to enable copy protected content across Mura-driven video walls. Mura input/output boards facilitate HDCP interoperability by capturing high definition video signals from up to four HDCP sources and displaying the content on up to four HDCP-enabled displays. A video wall controller with up...

LILIN and NUUO will be working closely to achieve global interoperability of network video surveillance products LILIN, one of the world's leading providers of IP Video solutions, have announced their close partnership with NUUO. Combining IP and analogue technologies with IVS detections, NUUO are world leaders in delivering open platform Video Management Solutions (VMS). This new partnership is exciting for both LILIN and NUUO who going forward, will be working closely togeth...

The new facility will accomodate the combined staff of NAV and Nexus Technologies In a move that reflects an overall increase in business throughout the region as well as North American Video’s (NAV) recent acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group, NAV has relocated their northeast regional office to larger facilities in Pearl River, NY, effective February 1st, 2012.  “The location and added space of the new facility will enable us to offer enhanced services a...

Barix AG, a pioneer in IP audio, control and monitoring, brings voice paging to the iPhone and iPad via the Barix Wi-Fi Paging App the first open-standards IP and multicast voice announcer application for mobile iOS devices.The Barix Wi-Fi Paging App, now available in the iTunes App Store, enables zoned voice paging from iOS devices on commercial, public and residential properties. Barix's open-standards approach turns nearly any VoIP or IP Audio receiving device into a simple IP paging/ann...

The new improved  EYE-R640-V4utilises 17µm pixels providing a 32% increase in picture resolution over 25µm pixels. This has provided a dramatic improvement in video quality. Packed into  a small, lightweight, low power format the thermal  imaging engine is based on a 640x480 pixels ASi microbolometer detector It is tuned to the long wave infrared band together with a sensitivity now With the  advanced, DSP-based platform, this engine supp...

VIVOTEK is releasing the next in its series of user-friendly pan/tilt network cameras, PT8133/33W, a newly improved, upgraded version of the PT7135/37. Designed to resemble an elegant, poised swan, the 1.0-Megapixel VIVOTEK PT8133/33W is only 100 mm in diameter and 120 mm tall, making for an aesthetically pleasing yet effective, high-quality surveillance solution in high definition. With flexible 350-degree pan and 125-degree tilt, the PT8133/33W offers users comprehensive control over a monito...

The partnership allows Optex and Raytec to capitalise on common synergies in sales and technology Leading sensor manufacturer Optex Co. Ltd of Japan has announced a major investment in the 100% share capital of UK lighting manufacturer Raytec. Raytec are the global leaders in security lighting with a reputation for high performance, high quality products designed, manufactured and supported to the highest standards. This new partnership allows the two companies to capital...

Milestone managers shared important information on new products, tools, and services in the conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference February 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Two-hundred seventy people attended MIPS from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, system integrators and consultants. A record number of Manufacturer Alliance Partners a...