IP security & surveillance news

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Domehawk HD, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution.  Incorporating the latest mega-pixel technology, Domehawk HD is available with either a full zoom or fixed lens and will help cut crime and reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments. Domehawk HD features a powerful day/night 5 megapixel camera.  It delivers compressed video s...

 Hikvision hosted ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee meetingThe leading supplier of digital video surveillance products Hikvision Digital Technology announced that it was pleased to host ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee meetings from March 15th to 18th at Hangzhou, China, the headquarters of Hikvision. ONVIF working groups advanced their efforts in developing specification of the global standard for interoperability of IP-based physical secu...

  CBC's latest IP C-AllView PTZ camera, offering 530TVL images plus either 30x or 36x optical zoom views. Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe)will be demonstrating a range of advanced CCTV systems on its stand B112 at Counter Terror Expo 2011, designed to meet the specific requirements of users including government bodies, military forces, the security services, and law enforcement agencies.CBC manufacturers an extensive variety of counter-terrorism solutions, with...

 Compro's SmartConnect is the ideal for consumers who want a user-friendly camera for the home and the small/medium business 2011 marks the second year of Compro's attendance at the ISC West show. Today, we are giving you a preview of one of Compro's major themes at the ISC West 2011 - smartConnect technology, featured on Compro IP series network cameras. Why smartConnect?One of the key obstacles to the wide-spread adoption of IP-based surveillance camera system is the often...

 Bob Fernander, CEO Pivot3 said that virtual deployments can save power, cost and rack space Pivot3®, Inc., the leading provider of IP SANs to the video surveillance market, announced that it was selected as a top 50 venture-backed company by the Wall Street Journal in the publication's second-annual "The Next Big Thing" list.The Next Big Thing is an annual ranking published by The Wall Street Journal. To be eligible for The Next Big Thing ranking, a company must have raised a...

  Siqura video surveillance solutions will be showcased at ISC West 2011 Optelecom-NKF Inc., manufacturer of advanced Siqura and Optelecom video surveillance solutions and a member of TKH Group, today announced its intention to participate in the ISC West 2011 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from April 6th through the 8th.Complete video security and surveillance solutionsWith over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global solutions for the video security and survei...

 IP dome cameras from Basler are equipped with a two way audio function and a new multimedia video processor Basler's new IP Fixed Dome Camera models are equipped with a two-way audio function and with a new multimedia video processor. Basler will exhibit them at the upcoming IFSEC show, which is scheduled to take place from May 16 to 19, 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.With the integration of audio functionality, both a microphone for audio recording and speakers as part of a public addres...

 PSIA will demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications at ISC West 2011The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications. Arecont Vision, Hikvision, Honeywell, IQinVision, ObjectVideo, Tyco, and UTC Fire & Security will demonstrate products relying on five PSIA specifications to support systems interoperability.The reception, sponsored...

37 JVC cameras that have been installed to monitor the universityBased in America, Regent University - a private, faith-based institution that shares a campus with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) - has updated its campus surveillance facilities by installing V.Networks IP-based cameras and network video recorders from JVC Professional. Monitoring 5,500 graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff with JVC's equipment, CBN/Regent University Campus Police Dept., Lt. Ed...

 CNL and Wavestore feel the need that distributed video intelligence should progress in physical security operationsCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), and Wavestore a global provider of professional digital video recorders announce that they formed a technology partnership.The two companies share a view that distributed video intelligence should move away from proprietary technology, which has long been a limiting factor in physical security ope...

 Lars Thinggaard, President and CEO of Milestone Systems addressed the attendees at MIPS 2011 with success  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, held its ninth annual Milestone Integration Partner Symposium (MIPS) conference March 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas. Over 200 people attended from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, systems integrators, consultants, Manufacturer Alliance Partners and Milestone Solution Partners.The first day of the ga...

 ADT sponsored half marathon will raise funds for local and national charitiesADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has announced it has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Edinburgh Half Marathon. As title sponsor, the race will be branded the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon and will take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. The race attracts between 4,000 and 5,000 runners from across the United Kingdom ranging from professional athletes to those just star...

 Lucas Lee, MD of Samsung, gave an insight how Samsung perceives the European security marketplaceOver 200 security industry professionals attended Samsung Techwin's Vision Conference at The Westin Dragonora Resort, Malta.The theme for the conference was Imagination, Innovation, Integration, and this was reflected in the presentations by senior managers at Samsung Techwin who provided an overview of what the company is going to achieve during the year and into the future.Samsung will be rap...

 Milestone Systems has hired new talent as well as promoted the top talent within the companyMilestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software, is employing many professionals to manage the ongoing high levels of growth in its global business model. In addition to hiring new employees, Milestone also promotes top performers from within the organisation, who leverage years of experience to empower staff and partners alike."Our business strategy in this fast-g...

 artec technologies AG steps forward to increase its Customer/Partner- Relations with social networking media artec technologies AG, one of the leading innovating companies for broadcast logging and video surveillance solutions is now at Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The internet is the platform of modern day communication. If you want to be close to your customers and partners you have to be active in social networking. Offering this uncensored, close and contemporary communication platf...

 Kiwi has signed an agreement with PCT to distribute its LensMate and LEDMATE solutions for Taiwan and ChinaKiwi Semiconductor Ltd. a developer of analogue semiconductor solutions and Professional Computer Technology, Ltd. ("PCT"), a distributor that specialises in the distribution of software, chips, modules and other semiconductor parts, jointly announced that Kiwi Semiconductor has signed a distribution agreement with PCT to distribute it's LensMate and LEDMate solutions f...

  Stephan G. Cannellos, Vice President Strategic Business Development, Infinova Infinova announced that Stephan G. Cannellos has joined the company to work with management on company strategy, acquisition processes and help new acquisitions integrate into Infinova. "We have always grown Infinova organically," reports Infinova President and CEO Jeffrey Liu. "However, since completing our $300 million IPO in December, we are starting to look for suitable technology compani...

 SeeTech has become one of the leading providers of video management software in Europe and other countries SeeTec AG, the leading manufacturer of video management software in German-speaking countries, has been able to continue the positive development also, in the first three business quarters of the fiscal year 2010/2011. The turnover for the business areas software and services has increased by more than 40% from June 2010 to February 2011 compared to the reference period in the previou...

 Wavestore's dewarping software allows 360 degree cameras to be integrated into an existing system "In conjunction with our sister company, H.264 Ltd, we are looking forward to demonstrating to representatives from the security services, law enforcement and military how the latest technology can provide them with invaluable assistance in keeping one step ahead of those who are intent on committing acts of terror," said Chris Williams, Director of Marketing and Business Develo...

 David Evans, BSIA Project Director for 2012 favours the revised Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised Safety and Security Strategy for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Revised following the publication of the National Security Strategy in October 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy sets out the key aims and objectives for Police, governm...

 ADT has released its guide on security in schools which also includes the topic of intruder detection and securityADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has released their latest guide as part of the "Security in Schools Series", designed to offer information on implementing tighter intruder detection in educational premises. The ‘Guide to Intruder Detection in Schools' offers practical steps to help ensure the protection of school facili...

 Barix AG will showcase Exstreamer P5 at the ISC West 2011 to be held in Las Vegas from April 6th to 8th 2011 Barix AG comes to ISC West 2011 (April 6-8, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth 7131) with an emphasis on delivering complete IP paging and public address systems for professional security applications. The IP audio and control pioneer, having recently announced technical alliances with industry-leading vendors including Milestone Systems, Sureview International and...

 Panasonic and Midwich tied up as partners to promote the Panasonic range of next generation security systemsPanasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) and Midwich, one of the UK's leading IT and AV distributors have announced a partnership to promote the Panasonic range of next generation business and security systems.Stephen Gerrard, head of PSNE UK marketing commented; "The world of business systems is converging. Irrespective of whether they are data, video, voice or image based, syst...

 Workshop is scheduled on Wednesday, April 6, in room 505 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las VegasThe Department of Defense force protection community continues to rely heavily on using commercial, off-the-shelf products alongside their own in-house products and specifications. To promote synergy between the physical security industry and one of its largest end-user bases, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a Security Equipment Integration Working Group (SEIWG) wo...

 Verint Nextiva is comprised of a comprehensive video management solution with integrated analytics Verint will be launching and announcing at  ISC West 2011 its new products.Nextiva Video Management Software, version 6.2Verint® Nextiva® is comprised of a comprehensive video management solution with integrated analytics specifically designed for retail, financial, enterprise and critical infrastructure applications. The latest enhancements to its Nextiva Video Management softwa...

 MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45% to €34.6 millionMOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309), system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Group's financial results (the IFRS financial statements) for the first six months of fiscal year 2010/11 (July 1 to December 31, 2010). After a new strong second quarter with 47% sales growth, MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45...

 TeleEye's new logo reflects its professionalism, customer focussed approach, innovation and growthAs TeleEye continues to grow and develop globally, we believe that a new logo would strengthen its brand image and further reinforce TeleEye's core values. The new TeleEye logo has been simplified visually to reflect its principles of professionalism, customer focussed, innovation and sustainable growth through various elements of the logo. It conveys its specialisation in hi-tech CCTV digital...

 Mark Simmons will head the UK sales operations for Mayflex Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has appointed Mark Simmons to head up the UK sales operations in the position of Sales Director.Mark joins Mayflex from Redstone, previously Comunica, where he most recently held the position of Associate Sales Director for the Converged Solutions business. Mark was instrumental in taking the company from their cabling routes to offer an extensive p...

 Pauline Norstrom, Chairman, BSIA's CCTV Section has emphasised on the use of CCTV in crime solving Following the second reading of the Protection of Freedoms Bill in the House of Commons earlier this week, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is welcoming the positive comments made by many MPs in support of the crime-solving capabilities of CCTV systems. The bill, which ministers claim will protect millions of people in England and Wales "from unwarranted state intrusion i...

  Secutech 2011 will enhance security market growth in the South East Asian region to the next level Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries is expected to attract more than 500 leading global IP related products and intelligent security solutions at its 2011 show to be held from 20 - 22 April at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. In its 14th edition, the show is exp...