IP security & surveillance news

 Aimetis, a global leader in intelligent video management software signed a distribution agreement with WYNITAimetis Corp, a global leader in intelligent video management software, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with WYNIT to add Aimetis Symphony™ software to their security product line."We are quite pleased with our growing relationship with Aimetis", states Ron Van Tassel, WYNIT Business Development Manager for Security, Surveillance, and ID Sol...

The award builds on the company's reputation for the quality and reliability of its security productsBosch Security Systems has won the PSI Premier Award for CCTV Product of the Year 2010 for its Dinion 2X range.The Dinion 2X range enhances an already proven camera technology with improved processing and advanced level imaging. Its performance is designed for the most demanding surveillance applications, and its features have been tailored to make the installer's job easier. Collecting the...

The partnership will certify integration of IPSecurityCenter with the features offered by the SeeTec 5 NVR systemCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a technology partnership under its Technology Alliance Programme (TAP) with SeeTec, one of the leading software products for IP based video security.Founded in 1997, SeeTec developed one of the world's first management platforms for network cameras. Today the S...

L to R: Bill Bozeman, Frank DeFina and Jeff Baxter at the PSA-TEC International Security ConferenceSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, continued to spread word of its new Vision 2010 product roll-out at the PSA-TEC Annual Conference. In addition to announcing a strategic partnership with PSA Security Network, Frank DeFina, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Samsung Techwin America, and Bill Bozeman,...

ASIS 2010 will offer more than 180 sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issuesMore than 20,000 security professionals from around the world will meet in Dallas from October 12-15 for ASIS International's 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2010). ASIS 2010, to be held at the Dallas Convention Centre, will offer more than 180 educational sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issues, as well as core security-manageme...

The BSIA event provided a platform for industry suppliers to exhibit their products and servicesLeading suppliers and service providers from the information destruction industry were united on 9th June at a conference and exhibition hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)."Since changes to the law have introduced hefty fines for any company found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act, sharing best practice is now more important than ever in our rapidly growing indust...

INDESEC 2010 will be held in Delhi - the headquarters of homeland security decision makers and influencersTo safeguard India from the asymmetric threat of international terrorism, the Indian Government is readdressing its internal security strategy, markedly increasing the budget allocation and fast tracking procurements of homeland security and defence systems. It is within this climate that the next edition of the INDESEC Expo series, will take place in New Delhi from 6-8 September, 2010....

Security in the aviation sector is the prime focus of Transport Security Expo 2010Aviation, maritime and supply chain security professional from around the world will gather in London in September for Transport Security Expo and Conference 2010. The annual event is being held this time around against the backdrop of the abject failure on the part of the aviation sector to prevent Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from attempting to blow himself up on a Detroit bound jetliner, a continued inability on th...

InfoComm International and CEDIA are the two supporting associations behind Integrated Systems EventsIn the middle of an exciting year for the professional AV and electronic systems integration market in Russia, co-organisers Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo have unveiled a string of new initiatives to ensure that ISR 2010, which runs from 7-9 December 2010 at Moscow's Gostiny Dvor exhibition centre, is the most successful event in the show's history.Focusing on opportunities presented...

VIVOTEK cameras like IP7161, IP7361, IP8161, and FD8161 integrated with Digifort's softwareVIVOTEK is pleased to partner with Digifort, a leading developer of IP surveillance software, and demonstrated the latest integration with VIVOTEK network cameras and Digifort's IP surveillance software at Exposec 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil. The demonstration showcased the highest level of integration of VIVOTEK's megapixel cameras and new 8000 series H.264 network cameras, such as IP7161, IP7361, IP...

 Andrew Maynard and Darren Conquer will provide telephonic support for Samsung's security productsSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd has strengthened its technical support team with the appointment of Andrew Maynard and Darren Conquer as Technical Engineers.Andrew Maynard, who has worked as a Service Engineer within the electronic security industry for ten years, was until recently with WOT Security whilst Darren Conquer has been a Senior Technical Support Engineer for Videoswitch, where he ha...

Milestone's IP software is number one in the world, five times in a row, according to IMS ResearchPhoto: Finn BrondumAt three o'clock on the afternoon of 14th June, the Danish royal ship Dannebrog was the setting for His Royal Highness Prince Henrik to hand out this year's King Frederik IX award for Excellence in Export. Milestone Systems CEO & President Lars Thinggaard proudly accepted this honour.Since its founding twelve years ago, Milestone Systems has established itself as an...

WebVR is state-of-the-art technology that can compete with any surveillance offering on the marketMission G4S, one of the world's leading international security solutions group with approximately 600,000 employees, specialises in outsourced security-related business processes. Back in 2008, G4S Israel was seeking to enter the VSaaS (video surveillance as a service) market and sought out business partners. That is when they were introduced to VideoCells and its VSaaS solution, WebVR®. VideoCe...

The increase in market share is a result of remarkable sales growth with a full range of 2-megapixel cameraVIVOTEK Inc. announced rapid worldwide growth in sales of its megapixel network cameras in the first quarter of 2010, as a result of remarkable sales growth with a full range of 2-megapixel cameras. According to market research firm IMS Research, VIVOTEK have made impressive market share gains in EMEA and the Americas. Alastair Hayfield, Research Manager at IMS Research commented: "Meg...

The Dubai branch further strengthens Hikvision's position in the Middle East and Africa security markets Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the establishment of its Middle East Branch Office - Hikvision FZE - in Dubai, UAE. This branch further strengthens Hikvision's position in the Middle East and Africa security markets with an eye on providing better local service and support. Hikvision FZE is located in Dubai, the ec...

HHR, the Duke of York, was shown many technologically brilliant products including an Axis thermal cameraHis Royal Highness the Duke of York, Special Representative UK Trade & Investment,  visited the headquarters of IMS Research in Wellingborough to meet staff and tour the facility.IMS Research won a Queen's Award for International Trade in both 2005 and 2009, and earns more than 85% of its revenues overseas. It is one of the leading providers of market research and business intelligen...

Manufacturers who receive the awards are both nominated and voted for by professional security installersSamsung has been voted CCTV Manufacturer of the Year for the second successive year by the readers of Professional Security Installer Magazine.The prestigious award was announced at the PSI Premier Awards dinner which was attended by over 150 representatives from the security industry at Moor Park Golf Club, Rickmansworth on 8th June 2010. The PSI Premier Awards are given in recognition...

Pictured on the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours are  the RML AD Group co-drivers: Andy Wallace, Tommy Erdos and AD Group's CEO Mike NewtonPhoto: David Lord/DailysportscarEntrepreneur and long-term racing driver Mike Newton, who is the CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - was celebrating on the podium at the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours on Sunday after coming third in the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class alongside co-drivers Brazilian Tommy Erd...

Hall 9 is expected to contain a mix of manufacturers offering new AV and systems integration solutionsWith bookings for the 2011 edition of Integrated Systems Europe running at 90% of available space, organiser Integrated Systems Events has announced that the show will occupy an additional hall at the Amsterdam RAI. The opening of the RAI's Hall 9 gives ISE the chance to accommodate the varying needs of exhibitors who want to increase the amount of space they occupied in 2010, as...

The integration is between Milestone XProtect software and the new Bosch NBC-225 and 255 IP camerasMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, announces plug-and-play integration between Milestone XProtect™ software and the new Bosch NBC-225 and 255 IP cameras, enabled using the ONVIF specification standard. Milestone is hereby the first video management software product to support the newest models in the Bosch 200 Series of IP cameras.Both...

BioTRAC incorporates biometric acquisition devices for identity enrolment in less than two minutes Black Diamond Advanced Technology has designed and delivered ruggedised, identity-management system to Northrop Grummana for secure and efficient multi-modal biometrics collection in the field. Called the BioTRAC, the advanced multi-biometric, mobile handheld computer features IriTech's new embedded-processor dual-iris camera system, which is capable of outdoor, indepen...

At Asian Securitex, key international exhibitors presented a wide range of innovative security productsBuild4Asia - the region's leading trade event for the building technologies, interiors, electrical and security industries, returns 6-8 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's highly successful edition drew 10,587 trade and business visitors from throughout the region to see 600 exhibitors from a total of 34 countries. By carrying out a groundbreaking ceremony,...

IQinVision partner integrators, installers, and engineers will now find it easy to design IP video systems IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that the on-going process to further improve the IQeye.com website has reached an important milestone with the release of five new and updated IQdesign Tools. Now, registered users can calculate bandwidth and storage, frame rates, energy consumpti...

CCTV lighting specialists Raytec have created a virtual tour of their IFSEC stand in high quality video For anyone who couldn't attend IFSEC 2010, CCTV lighting specialists Raytec have created a virtual tour of their IFSEC stand in high quality video. Most ‘buzz' on the stand was generated by the launch of Raylux Urban, a new range designed for multi-purpose lighting applications requiring white-light debuting at IFSEC for the first time. Alongside the core range of Raym...

ASIS 2011 will feature an enlarged exhibition featuring the latest in security technology and servicesASIS International has announced that the deadline to submit abstract for presentations for the 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference has been extended until 21 June 2010.The 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference will be held in Manama, Bahrain on 20-22 February 2011.The conference will address a full spectrum of topics in security management such as: suppl...

Organisations use Pro-Watch to integrate subsystems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion Honeywell announced an enhancement for its widely used Pro-Watch security management system that will help organisations more easily comply with stringent U.S. government regulations.By integrating Codebench Inc.'s PIVCheck software suite with Pro-Watch, Honeywell can help its customers validate digital certificates on access cards through an appropriate government authority and...

Analytics applications include sterile zone monitoring, intrusion detection, footfall countingLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) provided a reality check for guests attending its recent very well attended seminar on video analytics technology. CBC explained that powerful analytics software certainly works - but also explained the limitations and potential pitfalls if the installation is not correctly planned and implemented.A cross-section of end-users, consultants, specifiers,...

Octavian was the first to utilise ex-Gurkha Rifle security officers in retail and corporate security rolesInternational security solutions provider Octavian Continental, the offshore arm of Octavian Security, has successfully completed a trio of armed escort and executive protection contracts for a logistics organisation operating on the East Coast of Africa.These classified contracts mark Octavian's entry into the high-risk corporate protection market - a move that the company's founder Sukhi G...

The security industry course is led by two highly experienced ACS assessorsThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has put together training for people who want to understand the inspection requirements of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). This follows on from reports that consultants have been approaching companies offering to assist with ensuring that they meet the requirements, but the company has subsequently failed the inspection.A trial course was run by IPSA in...

ARRA committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects through DHS and the GSAUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced approximately $78 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security technology projects - designed to enhance the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country."These state-of-the-art technologies will s...