IP security & surveillance news

Opportunities in Latin American CCTV market extend beyond Brazil, reports IMS Research

There is growing demand for video surveillance in mid and low-end applications in BrazilIn a recently published market study "The Latin American Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment", IMS Research has concluded that Brazil is the largest and fastest growing market in Latin America for video surveillance equipment - and one of the fastest growing markets globally. Large scale security projects ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games are fuelling much of the demand...

ONVIF to host demonstration of interoperable IP surveillance products at Security Essen 2010

ONVIF is the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security productsMulti-vendor demonstration of ONVIF conformant network video products at trade showMore than 200 ONVIF conformant products on the marketThe leading standardisation organisation extends ambition and scopeONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will host a public demonstration of interoperable products at the Security Essen trade show in Germany on...

Introducing two new network digital recorders from ABUS at Security Essen 2010

ABUS' TVVR35010 and TVVR45020 - the two new Eytron network digital recordersAt the Security 2010 trade fair in Essen, ABUS Security-Center is presenting two new Eytron NVR network digital recorders: the TVVR35010 for recording up to eight IP cameras and the TVVR45020, which can record up to 16. This makes them ideal for the uncomplicated monitoring of homes, businesses, offices and hotels.These nine, location-independent network digital recorders are easy to install and start up - a connect...

Video surveillance specialist, VideoIQ, announces new Vice President of worldwide sales, Holly Tsourides

VideoIQ's iCST line of streaming cameras and encoders VideoIQ®, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced the addition of Holly Tsourides to its corporate team in the position of Vice President of worldwide sales. In this role, Tsourides will be responsible for driving global sales and distribution of VideoIQ's line of intelligent video surveillance systems, including iCVR-HD cameras, iCVR dome cameras, iCVR encoders, and iCST line of streaming cameras and enc...

Exacq video surveillance software integrated with SANYO's High Definition (HD) cameras

SANYO currently manufactures ten different IP cameras including nine Full HD (high definition) camerasExacq Technologies is pleased to announce the recent integration of network surveillance cameras from SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. to the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) software used with exacqVision hybrid and NVR servers.SANYO currently manufactures ten different IP cameras including nine Full HD (high definition) cameras. The e...

Security Industry still needs licensing, states International Professional Security Association

IPSA states that SIA needs to continue with its task of ensuring that the public is not placed unnecessarily at riskThe International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards.The security industry and the employees within the industry may welcome the financial relief of...

High Definition (HD) surveillance specialist, Avigilon, appoints Andrew Mooney as Regional Sales Director

Andrew has successfully sold and overseen the installation of a number of high profile surveillance projectsAvigilon announced the appointment of Andrew Mooney as the company's Regional Sales Director for Western Canada. With extensive experience in the surveillance industry and an established network of customers and integration partners, Mooney will lead Avigilon's continued expansion in the region. Mooney joins Avigilon from CSS Marketing, a premier Manufacturer's Representative organisation...

IP video surveillance company, MOBOTIX, to reinforce its Management Board

MOBOTIX has developed a new market segment in the field of access control and IP door stationTo support the continuous strong growth of MOBOTIX AG, the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG has decided on September 19, 2010 (subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on expanding the Management Board), to appoint two additional members to the Management Board as of January 1, 2011 and to newly divide the departments. Lutz Coelen, who also managed the sales department on interim basis, will rema...

Green security, High-Definition (HD) & IP Surveillance form the theme of CompoSec 2011

Composec will offer a series of product design solution seminars for security product manufacturersNearly 50 security component manufacturers and suppliers from around the world are exhibiting at CompoSec, the world's only event for component suppliers. The show will take place from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre and will offer a series of product design solution seminars for security product manufacturers. The seminars are organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era B...

Mike Newton, CEO of AD Group, wins second Le Mans Series title

Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist, AD GroupA fourth place in the Silverstone 1000 kilometres, the final race of this year's Le Mans Series, was more than sufficient to secure an unprecedented second set of LMP2 titles for RML AD Group. With a total of 75 points, the team's regular pairing of Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group (the parent company of Dedicated Micros), and Thomas Erdos reclaim the drivers' title they last won in 2007, while RML AD Group also collect the 2010 LMP2 team...

Hikvision’s new Network Video Recorder to make its debut at Security Essen 2010

Hikvision's embedded NVRDS-9616NI-SHHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the release of its industry-leading embedded NVR - the DS-9616NI-SH - at the Essen 2010 show to be held October 5th to 8th in Essen, Germany.The Hikvision DS-9616NI-SH NVR is a new generation of network video surveillance product designed for high quality megapixel recording, mass storage and high-definition, real-time monitoring. Built on an embedded...

eyewatch to exhibit IP security cameras at Security Essen 2010

The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologieseyewatch GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-resolution intelligent IP video server cameras, presents two newly developed high-tech products for the first time at the Security Exhibition 2010 in Hall 7, Stand 923. The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologies. For the first time this allows to migrate applications to the eyewatch camera platform which were previously reserved fo...

Mirasys’ IP surveillance solutions have a new distributor for the Nordic region, Teletec Connect

The alliance concentrates on the implementation of end-to-end IP-based CCTV systems in the Nordic regionMirasys Ltd., a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced a partnership with Teletec Connect, a distributor of electronic security products to professional installers and integrators. The strategic alliance will concentrate on the implementation of end-to-end IP-based CCTV systems in the Nordic region, covering Sweden, Norway and Finland. Mirasys has a...

Infinova donates video surveillance equipment to Argentinean youth training programme

Infinova Argentina has donated megapixel cameras, IP cameras, a DVR and software to the programmeInfinova announced that Infinova Argentina has donated megapixel cameras, IP cameras, a DVR and software to a new university programme in Rosario that includes video surveillance in its IT programme. In addition, under the Infinova Argentina banner, its integrator is providing literature, power point and their technical manager's time as the professor for the classes. Attending the signing celebratio...

VIVOTEK's new megapixel IP cameras unveiled at Security 2010 by Altech Computers

The range included new 1 megapixel indoor dome, 1 megapixel outdoor bullet etc.One of Australia's largest computer distribution companies and also VIVOTEK's local partner, Altech Computers, unveiled a new range of VIVOTEK cameras at Security 2010 trade show which was running from 1-3 September. The range included new 1 megapixel indoor dome, 1 megapixel outdoor bullet and 1.3 megapixel full body camera's recording at a full 30 frames per second (PAL) with real-time resolution and night visibilit...

VIVOTEK to unveil new video surveillance equipment at Security Essen 2010

VIVOTEK will introduce their new video server and network video recorder VIVOTEK Inc. would like to extend a very special invitation to join them at the Security Essen, held in Essen, Germany, from October 5 to 8, 2010.At VIVOTEK's booth, they will showcase "SUPREME" Series network cameras with advanced features, including products with high definition 2-, 3-, 5-megapixel resolution, HD 60fps and Supreme Night Visibility. These advanced technologies guarantee uncompromised image q...

Upcoming BSIA event focuses on enhancing public security in the face of police budget cuts

Effective working partnerships between police and private security companies result in budgetary savingsWith budget cuts across the public sector recently announced by the Coalition government, police forces across the country will be faced with increased pressure to cut costs while maintaining an excellent level of service to local communities. The private security industry can do much to help police forces overcome this challenge, especially when it comes to protecting national and regional in...

Network video company Provideo joins ONVIF as member

 A Provideo network video recorder (NVR)Provideo has officially become one of ONVIF members. It has joined ONVIF to make its network video products compliant to the global interface standards.The ONVIF specification will ensure interoperability between network video products, regardless of manufacturer, by defining a common protocol for the exchange of information between network video devices including automatic device discovery, video streaming and intelligence metadata. With the right an...

Mobile IP video surveillance and its benefits to be discussed at Plustek and Axis seminar

Digital, network video surveillance system provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities Plustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, will host its a half-day seminar discussing IP video security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications on Thursday 23rd September at Derby Hall, Nottingham University (9am - 1pm).The digital, network video surveillance system provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities that cannot be...

Mobotix announces robust sales and earnings growth in latest financial results

MOBOTIX AG is a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systemsSales: €53.8 millionSales growth: 20%Export ratio: 73% EBIT: €12.1 millionEBIT in % of total output: 22%Net income for the period (after taxes): €8.4 million Earnings per share: €1.89Proposed dividend: €1.00MOBOTIX AG, system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, reported continued robust growth in sales and earnings for the fiscal year 2009/2010 e...

IMS Research’s findings show increasing demand for wireless video surveillance products in world markets

The EMEA and Americas wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research on the market for wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance, the market was estimated to be worth around $175 million in 2009, in the Americas and EMEA regions combined. Additionally, both the EMEA and Americas markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010. So what is driving this growth?&...

Geutebruck’s innovations in video surveillance technology to be exhibited at Security Essen 2010

The new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP serverAt ‘Security' Geutebruck is showcasing the new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP server; the GeViScope-AS/R, a new high performance GeViScope-based video analysis platform; as well as a new independent SD card ‘Nano DVR' facility for their IP video sources VIPCAM-DN101/PX and CAM2IP. But perhaps the most significant development on their stand is the new generation of software for GeViStore and GeViScope platforms. Its new ‘Omnir...

Raytec releases video highlighting benefits of POE lighting for IP cameras

A screen-shot of the Raytec PoE lighting video in progressRaytec have published an informative video to show the benefits of using PoE illuminators alongside IP cameras. The video coincides with the launch of a new range of High Power PoE illuminators and shows how video bandwidth and storage can be reduced by up to 90% with professional lighting.PoE illuminators are designed to provide dedicated lighting for all surveillance systems installed on a network infrastructure. Both Infra-Red and Whit...

NUUO receives certification for its easy-installation network video surveillance system

With the addition of ImmerVision Enables 360° functionality, NUUO NVRmini is more efficientImmerVision, inventor of the 360° panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, announced that NUUO Inc., one of the global leading providers of CCTV and network video surveillance solutions, has received the ImmerVision Enables certification for its NAS NVRmini. The NAS NVRmini is an easy-installation surveillance system with user-friendly features ideal for b...

Siemens MD calls for more intelligence and careful financial planning with the growth of high definition (HD) CCTV

 Rapid growth of HD CCTV is continuing strong despite current economic climate Siemens Building Technologies Security Solutions Managing Director, Dave Pickles states that: "The growth of HD CCTV shows no signs of slowing down despite the current economic climate but warns that funding will be a major concern." Dave explains: "Since the huge growth of CCTV in the ‘90's, CCTV has been considered a cost-effective way to combat and manage public crime and disorde...

Dedicated Micros’ Closed IPTV in the running for next month’s Security Excellence Award

Closed IPTV selected as finalist for Security Excellence AwardDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announced that its groundbreaking Closed IPTV has been selected as a Finalist for next month's prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The patent-pending, deterministic, IP video product solution, which is in contention for the 'Security Innovation of the Year' title, is designed to bring all of the simplicity and physical security of a traditional CCTV installation to the IP environment.In practi...

IQinVision joins PSA’s Vendor Partner Programme to provide customers with more access to its surveillance products

With the membership, PSA members now have access to the best in megapixel and HD technologyIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQinVision is now a proud vendor partner of the PSA Security Network®. PSA Security Network is the world's largest electronic security cooperative representing systems integrators. Member-owners and customers specialise in the design, installation, integ...

Emza enters distribution agreement with video surveillance distributor Insease Technology

 Emza creator of  WiseEye™ making sense of visual security Emza Visual Sense Ltd., the pioneer and the inventor of the WiseEye® , first of its kind, intelligent autonomous outdoor video analytic sensor, announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Insease Technology Co Ltd, a system integrator and distributor of security video products throughout China.Insease Technology Co. is a leading system integrator and a distributor majoring in project In...

Infinova and Milestone to showcase their integrated surveillance solutions at upcoming security industry tradeshows

IP dome camera from InfinovaInfinova announced that, at Booth 1447 during the ASIS Seminar and Exhibition to be held October 12-15 at the Dallas Convention Centre and at IFSEC India to be held November 23-25 in Mumbai, it will showcase its partnership with Milestone. Now, Infinova integrators and distributors can help customers control video surveillance, reduce maintenance costs and protect their business environment by offering Infinova megapixel and IP cameras installed with Milestone Sy...

Irisys' new thermal image CCTV product to be launched at Security Essen

  Night vision surveillance without associated lighting costs and pollution Infrared technology specialist Irisys is launching its IRI 5300 thermal image security CCTV capability into the European security market at Security 2010, Essen, Hall 5/219. Leveraging the decreasing cost of thermal imaging devices, the company says its aim is to expand the end-user base for this highly effective and environmentally-friendly surveillance capability beyond traditional ‘high-end defence' app...