IP security & surveillance news

 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...

Avigilon is the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systemsWith advanced management features for enhanced image clarity, Avigilon HD surveillance system eases transition from analogue to full HD performance.Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems announced that Merced College in Merced, California, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System as part of its proactive crime pr...

 Bosch estimated that 75% of all Autodomes could be satisfied with just 'five' eggs and a bracket selectionBosch Security Systems has launched a new ‘egg and bracket' ordering process, an initiative to simplify the specification, storage and distribution of its high technology Autodome camera series and therefore dramatically improve and accelerate its availability to installers.Although more than 600 system variations are possible, Bosch estimated that 75% of all Autodomes...

 Honeywell will work in alliance with other security and IT manufacturers to integrate its IP cameras and systems Honeywell announced it is developing new strategic relationships with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems. Earlier this year, the company formed the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, dedicated to sharing IP technology and forging effective collaborations. Alliance members include Arquero, IProNet, Milestone Systems, Sureview Sy...

  The stadium will be ready by Autumn 2011 with a seating capacity of 77,000 seats and advanced securtiy system The Olympic Stadium in Kiev, which will host the final of the 2012 UEFA European Championship, will be secured with Nedap's security management system AEOS. The stadium was built in 1923 but will be completely reconstructed, making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe, the stadium is expected to be ready in Autumn 2011 and will have a capacity of 77,000...

 Mitsubishi's security products fulfil the purpose in domestic, retail, banking, corporate as well as the public sectorMitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced security solutions, will be exhibiting at the Intersec trade fair and conference in Dubai on stand 2-33C from 16th - 18th January 2011.With continual advances in technology, customer's expectations for a complete security system that offers extensive reliability, flexibility and innovation is incr...

  The programme is designed to leverage the ADPRO installed base Xtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of security threats, has welcomed  SureView Systems to its ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme.The ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative that will see Xtralis partner a small number of highly expert integrators to work with them on introducing its latest ADPRO V3100 Hybrid transmission and recording technology ...

  Genetec was chosen out of 276 nominated organizationsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, has been named a regional winner of the Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 Program.  Genetec was chosen out of 276 eligible nominated organizations in 2010 and 98 finalists.Since 2005, this popular program has been recognizing organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance their performanc...

SeeTec 5 is the first video management software to integrate the dome camera SD card functionalityBasler Vision Technologies has teamed with SeeTec to integrate Basler IP Cameras with SeeTec 5 video management software. In addition to Basler's box camera models, SeeTec 5 supports Basler's IP Fixed Dome Cameras and is the first video management software to integrate the dome camera SD card functionality.The built-in microSDHC card slot in Basler IP Fixed Dome Cameras can be used for local fi...

March Networks introduces Partner Connections March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce Partner Connections - a new programme that provides its extensive Certified Solution Provider (CSP) community with a greater competitive advantage in the marketplace through multiple sales incentives, deal registration, innovative training, social media, online and local events, and additional channel tools and resources.Partner Connections strengthens t...

 SCTA  enters a partnership with Export Development CanadaSecure City Technology Alliance™ (SCTA), an association of technology and market leaders in the physical security and telecommunications industries, is pleased to announce that Export Development Canada (EDC) has agreed to engage its international customers and projects to help introduce the SCTA offering and solutions. In addition, SCTA will recommend projects to the EDC for financial support. The partnership enables SCTA...

Lumenera's digital camera production is set to increase by 23%Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and surveillance markets, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ontario to meet market demand for custom and OEM cameras. Increased orders for Lumenera's customised camera services are the driving force behind the expansion. The new development will...

Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technologyPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that Innotech Security Inc, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has produced a full line of security cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology.Based on Seawolf, Innotech Security's customers now have access to cameras with 690 HTVL effective resolution as well as the industry's proven best wide dynamic range. In addition, Seawolf-based...