IP security & surveillance news
Safety and Security Asia 2011 exhibitor Omeio has launched a HDCCTV camera into the market with positive results Safety & Security Asia {SSA) 2011 exhibitor OMEIO launched a new High-definition Closed-circuit Television (HDCCTV) on 29 April 2011. The new surveillance-adapted HD CCTV, which features higher resolution with competitive price, boasts a camera/monitor/DVR interface standard {SMPTE).Together with her partner MicroDigital a leading digital security solution prov...
VIVOTEK won award at Secutech 2011, the key global security industry exhibitionVIVOTEK, a leading vendor of surveillance cameras and other security solutions, has won prestigious Camera Excellence Awards at Secutech 2011, the key global security industry exhibition. The Awards are given to winning cameras from a two-phase selection process, in which experts first screen entrants to ensure they meet rigorous eligibility requirements, and then buyers attending the exhibition vote for which...
RML AD group finished fourth at this years Le Mans 24 Hours 2011 Everyone at RML AD Group knows what it feels like to win at Le Mans. The team has taken the LMP2 title twice in recent years, and they have experienced the rich swell of emotion, pride and satisfaction that comes with seeing their own drivers standing on that famous podium. On Sunday, in the 79th edition of the 24 Hours, the team's trio of Mike Newton, Thomas Erdos and Ben Collins, battled through to fourth in the LMP...
The iPhone App "Dallmeier Mobile Video Center" enables the mobile access to Dallmeier systems (DVR, NVR, server, cameras) with an iPhone. You can conveniently access live images as well as the corresponding recordings on the go. Special transcoding prepares the images for ideal display on the iPhone and ensures a high frame rate at the same time. The Dallmeier App has the typical iPhone intuitive operation including multi-touch zoom. Separate settings for 3G and Wifi operation can...
Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the expansion of its energy efficient Switch Mode power supplies, targeted at the CCTV sector, with the unveiling of new additions to its popular Vision Range.The latest Vision PSUs (Power Supply Units) from Elmdene, which were premiered at the recent IFSEC 2011 security exhibition, comprise the low profile VRS12-6000 and the encapsulated VRS12...
Samsung's new ONVIF compliant SNP-5200 1.3 Megapixel High Definition network PTZ dome camera incorporates a true day/night camera and features a 20x optical zoom lens for unrivalled flexibility. "The SNP-5200 is an impressive addition to our iPOLiS 1.3 Megapixel network camera range," said Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager at Samsung Techwin Europe Limited. "Despite being competitively priced, it is packed full of features and ‘bandwidth friendly' which make it t...
Siqura B.V. declared that its analog and IP cameras are now UL certified Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that its analog and IP cameras are now UL certified, joining the codecs, switches, and fibre optic solutions in the Siqura UL listing.Surveillance cameras providing ultimate securityUL-certified Siqura cameras offer true day/night and backlight compensation as standard features, as well as wide...
Apart from setting new offices Milestone has doubled its UK team to six in the last few months to enhance its marketMilestone, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has opened a new UK office complete with large demonstration area and training room in Derby in the Midlands. It has also doubled its UK team to six in the last few months and expects to boost this number again before the end of 2011.Milestone Systems' UK and Ireland Country Manager, Glenn Fletcher, e...
LG and Hikvision will unite as Platinum Partners with Mirasys Technology Partner Programme Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced two new additions to its Technology Partner Programme. LG and Hikvision will join as ‘Platinum' Partners, benefitting from insight into Mirasys' product roadmap, testing and demonstration licenses and go-to-market resources, including documentation and ready-made Mirasys-led integratio...
Genetec's Omnicast, certified as an "Approved Product for Homeland Security" Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that their video surveillance system, Omnicast, has received both a designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology and certification as an Approved Product for Homeland Security from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both the designation and the certificat...
Sukhi Ghuman (back row, centre) and his football team - EvertonSukhi Ghuman, owner and founder of award-winning security company Octavian Security, has fulfilled a life-long dream by taking to the pitch at Everton FC - helping to raise £10,000 for charity in the process. The entrepreneur took part in a special match at Goodison Park organised by Football Aid. Established in 2000, the organisation supports the work of charitable and voluntary groups across the UK via its grant mak...
Paul Andre de Jong new management board member at Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG will boost the company's international statusEffective 1st June 2011, Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG has appointed Mr Paul Andre de Jong as a new management board member responsible for the "Expansion" division. Paul de Jong has been working in the CCTV business for many years. He has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of production, sales and marketing gained in different businesses. 1999 - 2006, Mr...
The expert panel will approach to mitigate threats to various elements of the nation's critical infrastructureJohn Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix® Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2011 Government Summit presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) June 21-22 in Washington, D.C.Mr. Romanowich, who is chairman of SIA's Working Group on Chemical Security, will lead the panel discussion titled "Emerging Threa...
VIVOTEK's SUPREME series fully fleshes out the most extensive network camera line in the industry. With high end features and enhanced resolution as well as increased reliability and ease of installation, users will be sure to find a camera suitable for their applications, whether the requirements are low lux, extreme weather, or other challenging conditions.SUPREME series cameras are characterised by their extreme video clarity, which ensures accurate color reproduction and fulfills requireme...
Samsung demonstrated the latest video surveillance products and technologies at IFSEC 2011 Samsung's largest ever booth at IFSEC 2011, the international security exhibition which took place at the NEC, Birmingham on 16th-19th May, provided Europe's fastest growing security brand with the opportunity to give hands-on demonstrations of the latest video surveillance products and technologies.Unsurprisingly, a large number of end-users experts were particularly interested in the...
VIVOTEK is proud to be the world's first and foremost in IP surveillance industry to unveil Scalable Video Coding (SVC), the next-generation video codec.Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is a video standard based on H.264 that allows video data to be divided into multiple layers with different resolutions, picture sizes, and frame rates. Such feature turns a single video stream into multiple layers by selectively discarding some data to create independent layers. Users with limited resources, such a...
VIVOTEK, a leading vendor of surveillance cameras and other security solutions, has won prestigious Camera Excellence Awards at Secutech 2011, the key global security industry exhibition. The Awards are given to winning cameras from a two-phase selection process, in which experts first screen entrants to ensure they meet rigorous eligibility requirements, and then buyers attending the exhibition vote for which of these they judge to be best. Competing cameras were set up in identical simulat...
IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...
Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading UK based manufacturer of easy to use network cameras, announced the Y-cam EyeBall, the company's first mini-dome style IP camera. Designed for discrete monitoring in office, retail and hospitality applications, the palm-sized dome has been built with ease-of-installation in mind. Just one cable runs from the device, and a one-click-install bracket allows for rapid fitting to walls or ceilings. By using Y-cam's uniquely developed Push & Point™ lens sys...
Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, elected as Proxim's new Board of DirectorsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance indoor and outdoor wireless backhaul systems, announced that three new members, Toru Kashima, Robert M. Pons, and David J. Porte, were elected to its Board of Directors at Proxim's May 17, 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. "The new members of our Board bring tremendous industry experience, enthusiasm, and talent to our B...
EverFocus extended its HD-CCTV range to include three new hybrid HD-CCTV DVRs and four HD-CCTV cameras EverFocus launched a complete HD-CCTV solution delivering 720p/1080i resolution high definition images through standard coaxial cable, which has proved popular in the analogue-dominated surveillance market of the UK. EverFocus has also recently extended its HD-CCTV range to include three new hybrid HD-CCTV DVRs and four HD-CCTV cameras.EverFocus is also well positioned for gr...
Messoa displayed its new range of 2MP, HDTV (1080p) network cameras, and LPR/ANPR cameras at IFSEC 2011Messoa Technologies Inc., a leading provider of front-end security manufacturer in the network video surveillance industry drew large crowds at IFSEC 2011 held in UK, NEC Birmingham. New products included 2MP, HDTV (1080p) network cameras, and LPR/ANPR cameras capable of penetrating dense fog.H.264 Full HD Network Cameras Reveal Everything Messoa Technologies Inc. has an uncompromising...
Ranked 3rd fastest - growing in Canada, Avigilon HD surveillance solutions portfolio is constantly expanding Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced that it has been ranked the third fastest-growing company in Canada and the fastest growing company in Western Canada in PROFIT Magazine's 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking. The PROFIT 200 ranks Canada's Fastest-Growing companies by five-year revenue growt...
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D-Link has recently announced an addition to its EasySmart range of switches to help small businesses looking to cost-effectively manage rising data volumes passing through their networks. The new DGS-1100 series combines Gigabit Ethernet switching with the latest energy saving technology. As part of D-Link's Smart family the DGS-1100 has been developed to sit between the company's unmanaged and Web Smart switches. The DGS-1100 series is part of D-Link's third generation Green Ethernet s...
Application Programmer's Guide covers the services included in the ONVIF specification including discovery,setup etc. ONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it hosted a successful networking event at the IFSEC 2011 trade show in Birmingham, England. The event drew approximately 80 integrators, end users, consultants and manufacturers who attended to hear about ONVIF's success in promoting a global standard for the interf...
Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying its expanded line of lower-cost H.264 compact megapixel cameras that are half the size and a third of the weight of previous models here at ISC West 2011. The new AV3115, AV5115 and AV10015 3, 5 and 10 megapixel cameras are the latest additions joining the Arecont Vision AV1315 (1.3 megapixel) and AV2815 (1080p HD) cameras. All Arecont Vision compact megapixel cameras are easy to install and fit into small...
ComNet Europe, Communication Networks of Leeds, UK, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has expanded its Ethernet product line by introducing a 1000FX fiber optic media converter with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The CNGE2MCPOE provides a PoE function to those POE compatible peripheral devices. This device supports the latest IEEE 802.3 at PoE standard for use for as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), supplying up to 25 Watts of power. Designed for use in hars...
Pecan CCTV have added two new colour options and two mounting accessories for their highly successful VRD130CMHVL colour/mono vandal-resistant dome.Since its introduction the firm's ‘eyeball' designed dome has proved to be extremely popular and many thousands have been sold for a wide variety of external applications. However Pecan's policy of continued review and refinement has resulted in product enhancement and the addition of several new options.For example heated front glass has been...
iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...
