IP security & surveillance news

   Infinova provides megapixel, IP, analogue surveillance cameras, fiber optic communications, etc. Infinova announced that it will introduce a new family of ONVIF standard IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators more easily provide their customers with solutions that feature interoperability among hardware to hardware and hardware to software products. The ONVIF compatible M-Series family, to be formally introduced at IFSEC 2011, May 16-19, in Birmingham, Unit...

 GKB VFDS utilises video image detection to identify flame and smoke via surveillance detection technologyGKB Security is proud to announce that its VFDS (Video Fire Detection System) won an award at the 19th Taiwan Excellence Awards. After undergoing two month and four stages of rigorous evaluation, including "R&D", "Design", "Quality", and "Marketing" aspects, GKB VFDS is recognised as the Taiwanese-branded product with not only innovative techn...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...

 VideoIQ celebrates on its product highlights, partnerships and record growth in 2010VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced record results for 2010, more than doubling its customer base and unit shipments vs. 2009. VideoIQ's record growth was fuelled by strong adoption of new products launched in 2010, including the iCVR-HD High Definition line of dome cameras with full onboard NVR storage, the iCVR standard definition line of indoor and outdoor dome cameras w...

  OnSSI is a leader in manufacturing of open platform video network management software OnSSI, the number one manufacturer of open-platform network video management software in the Americas according to IMS Research, announced three new positions on the OnSSI sales team. Joining the company are Trevor Newton as Western Region Manager and Steve Kingsbury as Mid-Atlantic Region Manager. Brad Anderson, formerly Mid-Atlantic Region Manager, has been appointed to the new position of Nat...

 Renee Janda, Regional Sales Manager  Basler IP Cameras in Texas will manage the customers in the Midwestern USBasler Vision Technologies has appointed Renee Janda as a new Regional Sales Manager for Basler IP Cameras. Renee will be based in Katy, Texas, and will be responsible for Basler's IP Camera customers in the Midwestern US, from Texas to Minnesota. Renee has over 8 years of experience in the security industry and has done an outstanding job in developing territories a...

 Infinova, a video surveillance manufacturer, listed its IPO on the Chinese Stock Exchange Infinova announced that shares of Infinova, one of the world's leading video surveillance systems manufacturers, were successfully listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange on December 24, 2010. Infinova will use the (US) $300 million to grow both organically and through acquisitions. As of today, the market value of Infinova is (US) $1.2 billion. With company headquarters in Monmouth J...

 Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Corridor Format Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced from the National Retail Federation Big Show, that Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Communications' Axis Corridor Format.Many surveillance environments are more "vertical" than "horizontal" in a variety of sit...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

  Optelecom provides surveillance solutions to transportation, government and critical infrastructure marketsOptelecom-NKF Inc. a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment and the manufacturer of Siqura surveillance solutions, announced its intention to participate in the Intersec 2011 trade show in Dubai, U.A.E. Traffic and Transit Solutions: With over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global surveillance solutions for three markets: Tran...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

  Dr. Alan Haye, MD, AMG Systems said that 6100 series has been specifically developed for CCTV security market AMG Systems Ltd. announced that the company is launching a new series of Hybrid products at Intersec 2011. The new 5800/5900 series will be available both as stand alone and as rackmount. The 5800/5900 series offer the following feature functionality:Point-to-point transmissionStandalone and Rackmount options availableOnly 1x Multimode or Singlemode Fibre required1x Unco...

 Genetec's IP video surveillance system, Omnicast, which has an Omnicast software development kit (SDK) Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced the expansion of its custom solutions development team with the acquisition of Sipelia. Sipelia is a privately-held software company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the development of custom software solutions. Sipelia's co-founders will play pivotal roles in Gen...

  Pixim is one of the leading companies in UK manufacturing CCTV security cameras and surveillance systemsPixim appoints David Beech, a surveillance security professional with over 28 years industry experience, as channel development director - EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). Based in the UK, Beech will be responsible for increasing the awareness of Pixim's brand as well as building channel relationships in his markets.Most recently, Beech served as managing director of dBeech...

 Honeywell's Fusion and HRDP product range is a DVR solution fully supported by the ESI video monitoring platformHoneywell announced the integration of its Fusion and HRDP Digital Video Recorders (DVR) with European Systems Integration's (ESI) remote monitoring and remote assistance software.  The new compatibility with ESI's V1(video / client server) and F1 (alarm receiver front-end) central station modules means security installers can offer a comprehensive centra...

Hikvision selected to provide security solution for safe city programHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, has been appointed as the general contractor of a safe city program for Chongqing, one of the municipalities in China which covers an area of 82,400 square kilometers with a population of more than 31,500,000. This system is expected to set up over 500,000 video surveillance points in Chongqing to create a secured envi...

 CompoSec participants can approach more than 550 companies producing security devices and solutionsSecutech, Asia Pacific's leading exhibition and conference for the electronic and information security and fire and safety industries is already attracting a large number of exhibitors to its 2011 exhibition to be held 20-22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre in Taiwan. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media compa...

 F35 wqxga, world's highest-resolution DLP® projector has AV integration with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution Innovation is the name of the game, when it comes to Norway's projectiondesign®, when the company exhibits at the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. projectiondesign will exhibit at Integrated Systems Europe 2011, Amsterdam RAI at Stand 1J27 between 1-3 February 2011.Hailed by users, integrators, consultants and media alike, projectiondesi...

 March Networks has selected Pixim's Seawolf chip which is ideal for no-compromise IP dome camerasPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that global IP video solutions provider March Networks® has introduced a new fixed IP dome camera integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology. The compact VideoSphere® CamPX MicroDome is an ONVIF-compliant, standard-definition camera with the industry's proven best wide dynamic range...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

 Frost and Sullivan chose Senstar based on the company's best practices in the intrusion detection marketSenstar Corporation, a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of outdoor perimeter security products, has been named 2010 North American Company of the Year in the Intrusion Detection Industry by the leading business research and consulting firm, Frost and Sullivan."We chose Senstar based on the company's demonstrated best practices in the intrusio...

 David Asquith has been appointed as the Regional Manager (North East) for Axis SecurityDavid Asquith has been appointed Regional Manager (North East) for Axis Security, the nationwide manned guarding and electronic security business.One of the UK's fastest growing security businesses, Axis is renowned for providing high-level security for a number of prestigious organisations in the North East, including Rolls Royce, Goodman and Komatsu.David is responsible for the supervision, management...

 Sir Jackie Stewart OBE at the BRDC Awards with Mike Newton and Andy Wallace holding the Woolf Barnato Trophy'Mike Newton, the entrepreneur and CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - is not just a fast mover in the field of business, his motorsport prowess was spotlighted recently as the well deserved recipient of the prestigious Woolf Barnato Trophy from the BRDC (British Racing Drivers Club) which recognises the highest-placed British and/or Commonwealt...

 Milestone has consistently elevated the IP surveillance market with aggressive efforts and working alongside Axis Milestone Systems, the world's leading provider of open platform IP video management software, was awarded the 2010 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year for North America by Axis Communications during its annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) that was held in Las Vegas, November 15-17. Milestone was selected as a winner due to its close product collabor...

 With its new economic CCTV technology, Visual staff can secure premises and save money as well The recent cold snap has again illustrated the advantages of remote monitoring over more traditional security methods, writes Chris Connors.With large portions of the country covered in snow and some areas still inaccessible at the time of writing, many premises are being left unsecured for large periods of time because security guards have not been able to travel to and from locations. The...

  Bosch believes that achieving CPD status demonstrates its commitment to deliver the best professional courses The Bosch Security Academy has achieved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification for its IP networking course.The course, specifically designed with installers, project managers and support staff in mind, is a good starting point for engineers who are new to CCTV IP and want to develop a better understanding of the basics of networking.The course, delivered ove...

 Result of survey shows G4S's excellence in environmental protection, economic stability and developmentG4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it has been awarded 75 percent in the Government's annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.  The third year in succession that G4S has improved its results, this year it was particularly commended for its excellence in the...

 The study is based on a survey of integrators selling and installing both Axis analogue and IP-based surveillance systemsAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market has announced the results of an independent study comparing costs of an analogue versus an IP video surveillance system. The study demonstrates that an IP-based system represents on average 13 per cent lower cost than a corresponding analogue system. The study is based on a survey of integrators acti...

 Bosch MIC Series cameras feature full 360° continuous rotation and 320° tilt control to give a complete viewBosch Security System's rugged, reliable MIC Series pan-tilt-zoom cameras have weathered harsh environmental conditions for nearly a decade, giving visitors to the Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) an insight into the otherwise inaccessible world of Scotland's coastal wildlife.Plymouth-based Outersight (UK) Ltd. specialises in designing wildlife observation systems for remote and...

 Axis network camera delivered high quality images to Earth from 35,000 metres from a stratospheric balloon Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has set a world record with the world's highest wireless network. An Axis network camera delivered high quality images to Earth from 35,000 metres after being sent into the atmosphere by a stratospheric balloon from the Esrange Space Centre in the north of Sweden.The Esrange Space Centre at the Swedish Space Corp...