IP security & surveillance news

  The Smarter Security Days show how Samsung equipment can help upgrade to an IP solution in the smartest possible way The Samsung Smarter Security Days are intended to give installers and system integrators from both the security industry and IT sector a better understanding of the continuing transition from analogue to IP technology and the influence it is having on the marketplace. "Smarter Security is primarily about how customers can upgrade from an analogue system t...

 The BSIA's Annual Security Personnel Awards will take place in June at the London Hilton, Park LaneThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the regional winners of this year's Annual Security Personnel Awards. Now in their fourteenth year, the awards continue to recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, O...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America has enhanced the intelligent functionality of the i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NV200 Network Disk Recorder with an expansion kit that adds age and gender estimation, visitor counting, and other functions to the NVR's embedded face matching technology. The i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NVF20 advanced intelligence expansion kit enables new security and business management functionality to be added to installed WJ-NV200 recorders using a firmware update based on an installation...

Cognitec Systems, leading provider of face recognition technology, recently released two product upgrades with the new face recognition algorithm B6T8. The new versions of FaceVACS-DBScan and FaceVACS-SDK are now available for integrators and end-customers.While reassuring Cognitec's industry-leading identification performance for various face recognition benchmarks, the B6T8 engine performs particularly well for low resolution images and images with non-frontal view, i.e., faces turned to the s...

Plextek, the Cambridge-based business and product innovation consultancy has developed new codecs to address the issue of poor image quality that has become synonymous with many wireless CCTV surveillance systems. Current video surveillance techniques work well over wired networks, but wireless links add noise and latency that standard techniques such as H.264 and JPEG2000 fail to cope with. The result - intermittent and blurred images which make it difficult to identify perpetrators. By working...

A single 360 degree camera can quite often offer advantages over PTZ cameras or a larger number of fixed cameras. It is therefore not surprising that they are increasingly being specified for video surveillance projects where there is a need to continuously monitor a wide area such as in a retail store.The latest version of Wavestore's video management software, V5, incorporates de-warping software which enables the recording and display of the fisheye images captured by 360 degree cameras, and...

 The projectors are used in communication and control room  environmentClearly demonstrating its ability to provide tailor-made visual solutions that deliver rapid return on investment for end customers, Norway's projectiondesign has supplied its projectors to specialist AV systems designer and integrator Jumbo Vision International. These are used in a communication and control room environment aimed at facilitating decision-making during critical stages in the commissioning and runnin...

 Genetec's unified IP security technology and solutions are used across a wide range of vertical marketsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that it has been selected for the 7th consecutive year as one of Montreal's Top Employers. The annual competition profiles employers in Greater Montreal who lead in providing not only exceptional workplaces but also the most progressive and forward-t...

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), the global industrial PC innovator, announced the launch of the WAFER-CV-N2600x/D2700x. This 3.5- embedded computer board is based on new options for the Intel® Atom? processor N2600 and D2700 series. The WAFER-CV-N26001/D27001 supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 with the Chrontel CH7511 DP to LVDS converter. It has an operating temperature range of -20°~ 70°.IEI's WAFER-CV-N26001/D27001 embedded computer board includes an Intel Atom processor N2600 or...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations has launched a module for true TCP/IP integration from its EXgarde PRO software suite to alarm specialist Texecom's Premier range of Intruder Alarm panels.  The solution allows full integration of Texecom's Premier range of panels to other serial based devices such as IP CCTV, TDSi's VUgarde NVR providing visual verification of Intruder Alarms through TDSi's EXgarde PRO.John Davies, Managing Direct...

 Gary Rowden has 20 years of experience within the electronic security industryGary, who until recently was Sales Director of IP distributor Anixter International, has worked within the electronic security industry for over 20 years for both manufacturing and distribution companies."We are delighted to have been able to recruit Gary to provide leadership of our pan-European sales and marketing teams," said Johan Park, Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. "We are c...

 VWA is an educational networking event designed for VIVOTEK's official distributors VIVOTEK INC. a leading brand in the IP surveillance industry, recently held VIVOTEK Warrior Academy (VWA) Taipei to raise internal standard and enhance core competence for staff.VWA is an educational, networking event designed for VIVOTEK's official distributors. Run by a team of dedicated, experienced staff of VIVOTEK, the programme provides advanced technical lectures and opportunities for participants to...

The SLI080 is designed to optimise night performance of CCTV or network cameras for low light installations up to 300m. The adjustable-diffuser technology ensures even light distribution across the entire field of view. Operators are allowed to adjust the sensitivity and IR power according to the ambient illumination. Applications Traffic LRP/ANPR, Railway/subway systems, Ports/coasts, Prisons/borders/military bases, Squares/plazas, and any large open or indoor space requiring covert surveilla...

Asian Securitex delivers an array of innovative security technologies and equipment from around the worldExpanded in show scale, Asian Securitex 2012, Asia's premier International Security, Safety and Fire Protection makes a triumphant return. Organised by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd, a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, the show will run from 4-6 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).Derived from the industry-renowned 4-in-1 Sustainable, Architecture,...

Seaport Security will provide visitors valuable information for determining security strategies While the shipping business continues to remain weak, the need for security against maritime threats has not decreased. Seaports in Asia and around the world face many varied challenges in safeguarding traffic, but whether they are located in developing countries or developed countries, they still have many points of commonality. Seaport Security Asia 2012 will address seaport security issues by allow...

DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in IP video surveillance, announced today the release of a feature-rich, open standards Video Management System (VMS). The Solus Appliance is an integrated server and storage solution in one, designed for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME)s looking for an all-in-one system for up to 32 cameras.The Solus Appliance is a software-hardware solution that comes pre-set and pre-installed and delivers the capabilities of DVTel's proven Latitude VMS (Video...

The MOBOTIX Group has started the fiscal year 2011/2012 very successfullyMobotix AG, a supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2011/2012 (October 1 to December 31, 2011). The MOBOTIX Group has started the fiscal year 2011/2012 very successfully. Total revenue amounted to €20.8 million in the first three months after a very strong performance in the prior-year quart...

Ensuring video surveillance is matched with accurate time is vital when submitting video evidenceVeracity, a leading manufacturer of products which help support IP surveillance solutions, has addressed the problems associated with inaccurate reference time signals for the synchronisation of system clocks within video surveillance recording equipment such as digital video recorders (DVRs) - with the introduction of TIMENET PoE.  Ensuring video surveillance is matched with accurate time is v...

 Julian is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer with more than 25 years experience in the CCTV industry Exacq Technologies, manufacturers of the exacqVision video management system software and NVR servers, recently added to their EMEA sales and support team with the appointment of Julian Inman. Beginning immediately, Julian will serve as EMEA Sales and Technical Support Engineer. In addition to providing engineering and field support to the growing international demand for exacqVision v...

Grandstream's entire family of IP video cameras are capable of 2-way, bi-directional SIP/VoIP audioGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and NUUO, the world's leading provider of open platform video management solutions, jointly announce that interoperability and integration between Grandstream's GXV36xx/GXV35XX Series IP Cameras and Video Encoders and all of NUUO's PC-based and standalone video management and recording solu...

  The meeting focused on Samsung's IP product range and additions to the expanding customer service programs Samsung Techwin's North American sales force rang in the new year in Memphis, TN, with a Kick-Off Meeting co-hosted by ScanSource, Samsung's "Distributor of the Year". After a January 16 tour of ScanSource's warehouse facility, the Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives settled in to hear the latest outlook for 2012 from Samsu...

 OMNEO uses Audinate's Dante networking technology to offer routable IP media transport Bosch Security Systems recently introduced OMNEO, its media networking architecture at ISE 2012.OMNEO has a media program transport protocol suite that offers low-latency, high-quality multichannel media stream exchange. The system also has a robust control protocol suite that provides reliable and secure system control for pro media networks of all sizes, from small to intercontinental.OMNEO's...

  D-Link Assist will be available in three service options- Gold, Silver or Bronze D-Link recently launched D-Link Assist, a new support, maintenance and warranty service for the channel to take to its customers.  As part of D-Link's continued support of its reseller network, D-Link Assist will provide channel partners with the ability to offer customers access to regionally-based qualified engineers to maintain and replace D-Link products. D-Link Assist has simplifi...

Genetec's unified security platform, Security Center is now integrated with Bosch's HD cameras Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that the integration with the full line of Bosch devices goes beyond basic functionality to offer customers deeply compatible solutions. Genetec and Bosch have been technology partners in physical security industry for years. Over time, both leaders have develope...

CIPS 2012 will cover key areas such as security technologies, CCTV and surveillanceThe only security event in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus, the Caspian International Protection, Security and Rescue (CIPS) Exhibition, returns for a 5th year. The event will be held on the 17th - 20th October 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Each year CIPS attracts over 8,000 visitors and over 30 participants from across Europe, Middle and Far East, Russia and CIS Central Asia.The exhibition brings together local an...

Pecan CCTV has announced the launch of the VRD146 Series a fully featured easy to install vandal-resistant True Day/Night (TDN) dome with On Screen Display (OSD) technology. This new high specification 600TVL 1/3" Sony Super HAD II CCD colour/mono dome is fitted with a 2.8-11mm F1.4 DC auto iris lens in a durable IP66 rated weather-resistant vandal-resistant housing.  Features include Digital Noise Reduction (2DNR), Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR), Backlight and Highlight Compensatio...

Over 2700 Hikvision employees attended the celebrationHikvision celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala show in Hangzhou, China on December 31st, 2011. Over 2,700 employees including staff in headquarters and representatives from branch offices attended the birthday celebration. The employees from overseas branches also gave their blessing to Hikvision through the greeting videos and together everyone shared the happy moment.From the beginning, Hikvision has taken active part in the surveil...

  TKH Security Solutions will demonstrate a total video surveillance system at its booth at ISC West TKH Security Solutions recently announced its intention to participate in the ISC West 2012 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from March 28th through the 30th (booth 10115). TKH Security Solutions will show how its durable Siqura IP video surveillance systems provide complete, proven, and customised solutions that are made to last. Looking for a system tailored to...

The Iomega/TRENDnet/SoleraTec solution delivers superior quality and greater expansion options SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with Iomega Corporation and TRENDnet to package a complete professional grade video surveillance appliance that is available through resellers and systems integrators nationwide. This all digital IP solution provides significantly better quality video recording, longer term retention, and easy-to-use...

 Next Level has relationships with various leading area distributorsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently the development of an enhanced sales and support organisation in the EMEA markets. The expanded geographic team enables Next Level Security Systems to provide regional sales and technical support for the award-winning NLSS Gateway and the complete Next Level portfolio of security solutions and services."...