IP security & surveillance news

SYAC and NEXXT have outstanding reputations in the Italian professional security marketHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, has announced a new partnership with Italy's professional electronic security distributor NEXXT, the distribution arm of SYAC group, who will now be the sole strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in Italy."At SYAC group we are sure that Hikvision will continue its aggressive growth in the...

Users returning their MIC300 will be eligible to receive a £500 credit towards the price of a new MIC400 CCTVBosch Security Systems has launched a new scheme for users of its MIC300 cameras to receive a financial incentive to upgrade to its new MIC400 model before the MIC300 reaches its ‘end-of-service' on 31st December 2010, from when Bosch will no longer offer a repair service on the MIC300.Users returning their MIC300 Series camera to Bosch Security between now and the end of the...

The Cube CCTV camera drew attention because it encloses the built-in antenna within the camera's housingAt ITEX 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Brickcom Wireless Cube Camera was awarded the ITEX Gold Medal. Of the seventy inventions entered in the exhibition, the Cube Camera drew attention because of its unique design which encloses the built-in antenna within the camera's housing.The 21st International, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), which is organised every year by the Malay...

HDcctv surveillance camera connection technology presents an alternative to analogue video and IP networkingHDcctv Alliance®, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promote technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that TEB, an innovative French designer, manufacturer and integrator of video surveillance solutions, has joined the Alliance to develop and market a complete range of HDcctv-compliant products.HDcctv surveillance camera connec...

A very strong close of the second quarter generated growth of 6 percentNet sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,321 M (1,074), and sales amounted to SEK 678 M (542) for the second quarter. Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 169 M (93), and operating profit amounted to SEK 74 M (46) for the second quarter. Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 168 M (92), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 74 M (46) for the second quarter. Profit after tax during the period t...

The events have a common theme - ‘Innovation in IP - All That's New'March Networks® will detail how organisations can achieve new levels of cost-effective fault tolerance in their IP video surveillance systems as a featured speaker at the IP-in-Action LIVE conferences in Dublin and Belfast, Ireland. Sharing the common theme of ‘Innovation in IP - All That's New', attendees will learn about the latest network-based security solutions from industry experts such as March Networks, w...

The full range of HD cameras, 4 channel encoders, servers, workstations, lenses, and software etc from AvigilonTo meet the increasing demand for the industry's highest resolution end-to end-HD solution, BFi OPTiLAS has further increased its UK stock to include the full range of HD cameras, vandal resistant domes, panoramic domes, 4 channel encoders, servers, workstations, lenses, network accessories and software.Free next day delivery (M.O.V on in stock items) is now available throughout the UK...

The website helps to visualise how specific security technologies can be applied by end-usersHoneywell recently launched a new website designed to complement its broad range of security technology. The Honeywell City interactive website serves as a single online destination to help security dealers and end-users visualise how specific security technologies can be applied in homes, businesses, commercial sites and critical infrastructure. From high-rise office buildings to single-family...

Basler IP cameras will integrate with GEUTEBRUCK's GeViScope and re_porter server and recording systemsBasler Vision Technologies has teamed with GEUTEBRUCK, one of the world's leading manufacturers of video security systems, to integrate Basler IP cameras with GEUTEBRUCK's GeViScope and re_porter server and recording systems. The GeViScope and re_porter systems allow storage and transmission of digital video signals from all Basler IP camera models, including both standard and day/night models...

The SourceSecurity.com team was invited to the IMS Video Content Analysis Conference earlier last month. The conference attracted senior excecutives and decision makers representing companies involved in VCA from around the world, both as speakers and delegates.

Benson will be responsible for selling memberships, sponsorships, market reports and other SIA productsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has hired Marc Benson, a salesman with more than 20 years of experience, to join its sales staff.Benson spent 12 years at the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) in Northern Virginia where he rose to the position of Senior Director for Association Sales. While at the NAA, he generated more than $2 million dollars annually selling products that included...

The certification authorises Milestone partners to sell and implement XProtect IP software Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has invested in a partnership with Connex International, Inc. to deliver training and certification services to the company's expanding global partner channel.The partnership is based on a global service agreement for Connex International, Inc. to provide security and surveillance training for certification in Milestone IP video...

At the NSA show, G4S highlighted its mission to provide a range of private security solutionsThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) exhibition, G4S, a leading supplier of comprehensive security solutions, displayed a specially fortified 15-passenger transportation van. G4S is helping out under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport removable aliens using these fortified vans. By driving aliens in custody to processing centres, or any other...

The CBP buses serve as mobile detention centres to transport illegal immigrants to processing centresThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) show, G4S displayed a custom-built fortified U.S. Customs and Border Protection prisoner transport bus. Buses like the one displayed logged 19 million miles last year, transporting nearly one million illegal immigrants under a contract with the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) to cover all sectors along the U.S.-Mexican border.The CBP...

G4S offers services including transporting prisoners, courthouse security, operating jails, etc.Attendees at this year's National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) conference and exhibition represent law enforcement agencies from across the country, many facing an unprecedented need to slash budgets and work within limited resources. G4S, a provider of comprehensive security solutions, is showcasing their law enforcement support services at the NSA show to help local agencies by providing significant...

Intellivision's embedded solutions will analyse digital video streaming from high-resolution HDcctv camerasHDcctv Alliance®, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promote technical standards for HDcctv™ equipment interoperability, announced that IntelliVision Technologies Corporation, a leading company in intelligent video analysis and automated monitoring solutions for the security, surveillance and safety markets, has joined the Alliance. IntelliVision pla...

iVENCS is the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms ASL's iVENCS 3D control system debuted at IFSEC 2010 which took place from 10 - 13 May.ASL (Hall 5 Stand D85) unveiled iVENCS, the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. iVENCS is an infrastructure-scale offering aimed at mission-critical facilities where global disaster recovery and lifelike visualisation of events are...

BriefCam, Ltd. is the developer and provider of Video Synopsis surveillance systems BriefCam, Ltd. the developer and provider of Video Synopsis systems for reviewing, analysing and indexing of surveillance camera content, announced it has been selected as a finalist for Red Herring's Europe 100 award, a prestigious list honouring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the world European business region. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies fro...

G4S is the premier supplier of security manpowerG4S provides total security solutions for building owners and managers, encompassing technology innovations to make commercial real estate and corporate campuses more secure along with personnel in the form of contracted security officers. G4S, formerly known as Wackenhut, shared with attendees at the BOMA show the company's vision to deliver a new category of integrated security solutions that combines manpower and technology."In the past, bu...

Alexander Fernandes, President and CEO of Avigilon, with the Red Herring North America 100 AwardAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced it has been named to the Red Herring's North America 100 list, a prestigious list honouring the year's most promising private technology ventures in North America. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of thousands from across North America. Winn...

King Communications & Security Ltd received the UK-I MPOP 2010 Platinum Partner of the Year awardMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, held its Partner Open Platform (MPOP) event at the Heathrow Marriott Hotel June 16th and 17th, where the annual awards for outstanding achievements were revealed: GVD Limited in Ireland and King Communications & Security Limited in Scotland.Glenn Fletcher, Sales Director for Milestone Systems UK, explains the c...

The screening is done through the TSA's Secure Flight programmeU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight programme - the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved recently. The announcement comes less t...

Octavian Security personnel will undertake the NVQ's to further improve its robust offering to clientsDerby based, nationally operating security company Octavian Security, has announced that each of its security officers, managers and administrators are to undertake NVQ's in Customer Service to further improve its robust offering to clients. Some 400 NVQ Customer Service qualifications will be delivered in partnership with Derby College, together with Cleaning NVQ qualifications f...

IFSEC is established as the world's largest annual security eventFor the 38th successive year, IFSEC delivered a first-class event for the international security industry when it took place from 10 - 13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. Established as the world's largest annual security event, thousands of visitors descended on Birmingham to see more than 750 industry-renowned companies showcase their latest developments and take advantage of more than 30 hours of free educational content.Jam...

PSA acknowledged Arecont for providing it with outstanding service and quality surveillance productsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology proudly announces their acceptance of the PSA Outstanding New Vendor Award at this year's PSA Tec 2010 Show. This award was created to acknowledge PSA vendor partners who provide PSA with outstanding service and quality products. Winning vendors were selected based on achieving high scores on a survey completed by PSA memb...

The standard has been adopted for DHS's Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) ProgrammeThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the adoption of the ASIS American National Standard for Organisational Resilience for the DHS's Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) Programme.The ANSI/ASIS SPC.1-2009 Standard, titled "Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use," provides a holistic approach to cost-e...

Fire & Security Pakistan 2010 served as a unique platform to showcase latest safety and security technologiesPakistan - A growing security & safety marketThe safety and security market of Pakistan is consistently growing and several security projects are underway by law enforcement organisations at various levels. In addition, the number of private security firms is also increasing in Pakistan, protecting large and small businesses as well as households and private properties.Fire &...

Concept Smoke Screen won in the Loss Prevention Solution of the Year categoryThe best in Retail Technology were recognised with a coveted at this year's gala dinner at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane in London, on June 15, 2010. The BT Retail Week Technology Awards aim to reward the very best in retail technology and recognise the excellent service they deliver to the customers they serve. The awards bring together industry leaders to celebrate the most innovative and passionate technology professio...

In the search engine all captured media content is simultaneously catalogued and digitally archivedartec technologies AG, located in Diepholz, Germany, and publicly traded at a number of stock exchanges in Germany, has just won approval for tenancy in the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). The northern German company sought the approval with the objective of developing, in a Qatar-German consortium, a media search engine for the Arabian world. After the search engine has been launc...

SA Maritime Security will rely on a workforce of 170 maritime surveillance specialists in Germany and FranceEADS Defence & Security (DS) and Atlas Elektronik (AE) have decided to consolidate their position in the maritime safety and security market by merging their subsidiaries Sofrelog, acquired by DS in 2006, and Atlas Maritime Security, a spin-off of AE. This joint venture will take the form of a strong and flexible SME tailored to meet specific customer needs in this market. Named S...