IP security & surveillance news

 Efficient and reliable security systems will be high on the agenda at IFSEC India 2011 CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced that it will attend IFSEC India in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi between the 8th and 10th December 2011. IFSEC India 2011 is aimed at bringing together security experts from various industries including financial services, infrastructure, public safety, law enforcement, retail, realty and hospitality all...

  Siqura will show how its durable IP video systems provide complete, proven, and customised solutions Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of the TKH Group, announced its intention to participate in the Intersec 2012 tradeshow in Dubai, UAE, from January 15th through the 17th. If so, visit us at Intersec! (hall 4, booth 325C) With over 35 years of experience, Siqura offers global solutions for video security and surveil...

 Pro-Vision's strong performance and target audience will take MOBOTIX business to the next levelMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has taken Pro-Vision on board as a new distributor to offer its complete range to a community of several thousand installers across the UK.Pro-Vision is an independently owned trade distributor of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Access Control products. Based in Shrewsbury, Pro-Vision have a...

  SightLogix presents Webcasts to educate the marketplace on the technology related to securitySightLogix, the leading manufacturer of video analytics systems for outdoor security applications, is presenting a webcast on advances in thermal analytic cameras that produce clearer images and greater accuracy at mainstream prices for perimeter security.The webcast, entitled "Thermal Analytic Cameras at Mainstream Pricing for Perimeters," will take place on Wednesday, December 7,...

 Peter Honnan is the new Regional Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at AxisAxis Security, the nationwide manned guarding and electronic security business, has appointed Peter Honnan as its new Regional Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Peter, who has worked in the security industry for more than 30 years, has extensive management experience with such firms as Corps Security, Chubb Security Personnel and Reliance Security.He has seen the development of th...

Barix AG, a pioneer in IP audio, control and monitoring, announced that Milestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software, has integrated Barix Audio over IP device support with Milestone XProtect® IP video management software (VMS). The collaboration enables bidirectional, high-quality voice and audio for XProtect deployments. Milestone XProtect IP video software now supports Barix one-way (public address/paging) and two-way (surveillance and intercom) aud...

 The market for video surveillance devices with chargeable VCA is forecast to growDespite the continued penetration of "free" video content analysis (VCA) in video surveillance devices, the market for "chargeable" VCA applications will continue to grow quickly. This is one finding from a recently published IMS Research report entitled "The World Market for Video Content Analysis in Security & Business Intelligence Applications". It forecasts that the m...

 The ONVIF specification is generating increased interest for security productsSynectics has demonstrated its commitment to providing customers with interoperable solutions by achieving ONVIF conformance.Synectics' Synergy™ security management software, Simplicity HVR/ NVR and the Primary Storage Node (PSN) range are now fully conformant with the ONVIF core specification 1.02.This guarantees full compatibility with any 3rd party ONVIF conformant IP cameras and video servers - a pool o...

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost. This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the availability of its newest version of Plan Manager, the interactive map-based command and control feature of its unified security platform, Security Center. This latest Plan Manager offering is supported by Genetec's latest version of Security Center 5 and comes with a variety of new improvements including the addition of an advanced 3D map technolog...

Until now, the capture, viewing and recording of high definition images has been synonymous with IP network systems. The technology however built into Samsung's new HD-SDI cameras and DVR allows the transmission of uncompressed and non-packetised Full HD (1080P) video over analogue cabling.One of the main benefits of HD-SDI technology is that there is zero loss of image data and zero latency when viewing images. This makes Samsung's new SCB-6000 fixed camera and SCD-6080 internal dome ideal fo...

Hikvision released an auto tracking high-speed analogue dome camera, which allows users to protect wide-area locations without on-site manned operation. Among the most notable features, the auto tracking capability in the iDS-2AF1-517-B camera can recognise unusual objects in a scene that are consistent with an intruder or abnormal activity such as entry, exit and loitering etc, and adjust its current pre-defined patrol or pattern to track the object as though the camera were being operated by...

 The outdoor PTZ cameras include heaters/blowers consuming 60 watts of powerAmerican Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) announced that its innovative Series of 3-port and 4-port PoE mini-switches (also known as "fibre optic PoE midspan devices") have been certified by Axis for use with the company's Q60XX-e Series (Q6032-e, Q 6034-e, and Q6035-e) outdoor PTZ cameras. The outdoor PTZ cameras include heaters/blowers which require 60 watts of power. To facilitate high powered PoE operation in hars...

With the huge success of Apple's iPhone and iPad in recent years, the user base of the Mac is growing by leaps and bounds. In the meantime, as network cameras become more affordable and widely deployed, their compatibility with the Mac platform has risen in importance. With an aim to become the leading provider of innovative technology, Compro sees the latest market trend and is quick to jump on the Macintosh bandwagon. Come the camera firmware version 2.04, which is due for release in Novemb...

 Dedicated Micros is holding off additional charges on DVR/NVR products with HDDsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros part of AD Group announces that despite the current issues with the worldwide supply of hard drives, after the floods in Thailand affected production, it will hold off any potential additional surcharges until after 30th November 2011. "Despite the upward demands on pricing due to the worldwide shortage of hard drives, we understand the pressures that our customers...

 Octavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association for car park securityOctavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association's Approved Operator Scheme for car park security in the UK. The scheme is awarded to BPA members that are involved with parking enforcement services on private land or in unregulated public car parks.   Member companies are recommended for working on private or unregulated space, and operate in accordanc...

Veracity's CAMSWITCH QUAD provides network connection and PoE for bus, truck and rail installationsVeracity, a leading manufacturer of products which help support IP surveillance solutions, has gained EC Automotive Directive approval (E-Mark) for its CAMSWITCH QUAD PoE switch, making it suitable for all transport installations.  The unit offers end-users ‘Mobile PoE', accommodates all classes of PoE (0-3) and provides network and PoE power connections for up to four IP surveillance c...

 Genitech propose désormais à sa clientèle hexagonale la gamme complète des caméras réseau CanonView English version / Communiqué de presse en anglaisCanon Europe, leadermondial des solutions de l'image et du document, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'un partenariat avec Genitech, distributeur spécialiste des produits et solutions de sécurité vidéo sur le marché français. Genitech propose d...

 Samsung's Director of IP Product and Business development, Dr. Edward Wassall, lead the mini-seminar Samsung Techwin, a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, has launched an IP educational seminar entitled IP-DNA - The Art of Video Network Design. Led by Samsung's Dr. Edward Wassall, Director of IP Product and Business Development, the mini-seminar touches on network theory and system infrastructure, switching architecture, and troubleshooting, among other topics. Most...

 Basler's decision to concentrate more on its core camera business has resulted in significant growthBasler AG, based in Ahrensburg, is one of the largest industrial camera suppliers in the world. In the course of their strategic reorientation over the past two years, they have increasingly focused on their camera business. Alongside this repositioning, Basler AG's company logo, corporate design, and Internet presence have been comprehensively revised and modernised.Basler's decision to con...

 Milestone and Surveon have collaborated to expand their market in Greater China Milestone, a leader in open platform IP video management software, and Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, today announced that they will expand their cooperation in Greater China's video surveillance market. As part of the new strategic partnership, Surveon will integrate Milestone's industry-leading XProtect product series on its enterprise-level RAID NVR solutions and high-performance iVS vid...

 This partnership bundles OnSSI's Ocularis with DDN's Storage Fusion Architecture storage platformsOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent video surveillance software, announces a strategic technology partnership with DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The partnership will enable OnSSI to deliver customers a highly-scalable storage solution that is designed to meet the needs of organisations that require mission-cri...

 Andrew Davidson's experience in the CCTV and security market is greatly valued by CitySync CitySync, leaders in ANPR solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Davidson as National Account Manager. Andrew Davidson comes from an electronic engineering background. He served an apprenticeship with Thorn EMI and worked there as a senior service technician for seven years. Since then, Andrew has worked in the security industry for the past fifteen years in system design and s...

 Hikvision are constantly developing more sophisticated products for the surveillance marketHikvision, a world leading supplier of surveillance products and solutions, soared to No.5 from last year's No.10 place in A&S 2011 Security 50, a market survey based on the worldwide security industry leaders' revenue figures from the previous fiscal year. Hikvision's five-place progress dramatically demonstrates its development by leaps and bounds for year 2010, with the stupendous sa...

Panasonic is presenting a series of keynotes covering many aspects of i-Pro Smart HD With an enhanced programme, a later November start to give further time between IFSEC, presentations, demonstrations of IP surveillance systems, networking opportunities, competitions and entertainment, the Norbain Inform two part road show looks set to be feature packed and strong platform for Panasonic to enlighten delegates on the latest i-Pro SmartHD security and surveillance solutions.During the presentatio...

 MOBOTIX has worked with ECA to provide highly valued training workshops on IP based CCTVUpcoming seminars provide specifiers and end users with an opportunity to learn more about the advantages of using high-resolution video solutions using an innovative distributed architecture.MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that they have been invited to take part in forthcoming business mornings aimed at clients and speci...

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR A...

 MOBOTIX generated revenue of €15.2 million in the Short Fiscal Year and achieved an export ratio of 68.1%MOBOTIX AG, supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the Group's Short Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1 to September 30, 2011). The change of the fiscal year was necessary since the now very extensive audit and the preparation of the financial reports coincided with the vacation period in July and August....

Genetec grew 212% during the period from 2006-2010 on fiscal year revenueGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it ranked number 374 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the per...

 Panasonic will begin manufacturing products in energy-efficient facilities and will use fewer hazardous materialsSensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is taking leadership by offering products manufactured in energy-efficient facilities, using fewer hazardous materials and emitting less CO2, and which also consume less power than previous Panasonic comparable models. Panasonic also strives for...