IP security & surveillance news

Panasonic's 4-camera/NVR bundles provide advanced IP performance and functionality Panasonic System Networks Company of America is offering special promotional pricing for two economical IP network camera/NVR bundled systems. Available with four H.264 megapixel or digital IP network cameras, the new bundled systems deliver high performance recording for small business video surveillance applications. Both are ideal for a wide variety of small business applications including convenience stores an...

Samsung's SRD-1630 DVR and Samsung's SRN-6450 DVR Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, unveiled a new series of H.264 digital video recorders (DVRs) at ISC West. The new H.264 DVR Series is available in models offering 4, 8 or 16 video inputs for various applications with high-definition (1080p) output, simple graphical user interfaces, easy search and playback functionality, a motion search function, and an HDMI inte...

VIVOTEK has sales of over one million IP surveillance cameras till dateVIVOTEK Inc. recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in February 2010. Based on the strong presence achieved over the past decade, VIVOTEK is now proudly distributed by more than 160 distribution partners covering 80 nations, with sales of over one million IP surveillance cameras having been shipped worldwide.Owen Chen, Chairman of VIVOTEK Inc., proclaimed that the year 2010 is a significant milestone in VIVOTEK's history du...

The new fibre transmission solutions are designed for IP, analogue and hybrid video surveillance systemsAmerican Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) is unveiling a host of new products to complement the company's comprehensive line of fibre optic transmission solutions designed specifically for video surveillance and security applications at ISC West 2010. Highlights include new video transceivers with features like 10-bit digital video transmission, integrated digital fibre optic and UTP transceivers, enhance...

City Centre combines Honeywell's IP and analogue technology to enhance operations while saving costsHoneywell gave the security industry a first-hand look at the multi-million dollar video surveillance system that is helping to secure the newest mega complex on the Las Vegas Strip. City Centre - newly developed by MGM Mirage and the Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World - is seamlessly integrating Honeywell's newest IP video technology with analogue video and the facility'...

The programme offers training and certification in a variety of products such as intrusion, access and videoRISCO Group, Inc., a leading provider of integrated security systems, announces the introduction of the RISCO Certified Integrator Programme (RCI) in North America. Designed from the ground up with input from hundreds of integrators nationwide, the programme includes many key elements based on feedback carefully compiled by RISCO Group, Inc. For example, a cornerstone of the programme is t...

AXIS P1347 cameras are optimised to provide exceptional performance for demanding surveillance applicationsAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, introduces its top-of-the-line, 5-megapixel fixed network cameras with HDTV 1080p performance, precise iris control for optimal image clarity and H.264 compression at ISC West 2010. The indoor AXIS P1347 Network Camera and the outdoor-ready AXIS P1347-E model are suitable for use at airports, banks, shops, for city s...

Samsung's security system solutions initiative is supported with numerous new product introductionsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, has launched a new business initiative at ISC West called "Vision 2010". Under the direction of Frank DeFina - who was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America, Samsung Techwin America - Vision 2010 is a strategic business initiative to...

'Panasonic delivers a broad spectrum of system solutions for the professional security market'Panasonic System Networks Company of America has expanded its offering of system solutions for professional security applications beyond the company's leading line of video surveillance systems. Recognising the industry's need for advanced telecommunications systems and the overall efficiency of video conferencing to supplement core security operations, Panasonic is displaying its innovative new IP PBX...

The goal of Sinovia is to interact with a large variety of needs; CCTV, access control, intrusionA huge demand for security related equipment is providing tremendous growth opportunities for the video security sector, as the CCTV market worldwide continues to grow. With this in mind, Sinovia entered into a partnership with Pelco and is now part of its Partner First Program.OPENcontrol - the Sinovia supervision software platform - now interfaces with Pelco IP cameras, which provide the perfect im...

Mr. Morris comes to Grandstream with extensive experience driving IP video surveillance adoption in the UK marketGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Morris to their management team. Mr. Morris will spearhead Grandstream's IP video surveillance sales and distribution efforts in the United Kingdom.Mr. Morris comes to Grandstream with extensive experience driving IP video surveilla...

The Secretary stated that the Department of Homeland Security will redeploy $50 million of Recovery Act fundingJanet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, stated: "Not only do we have an obligation to secure our borders, we have a responsibility to do so in the most cost effective way possible. The system of sensors and cameras along the Southwest border known as SBInet has been plagued with cost overruns and missed deadlines. Effective immediately, the Department of Homel...

Samsung will display new CCTV, access control, door entry and intruder detection systems at IFSECVisitors to the Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd stand (D50, Hall 5) at IFSEC will be among the first to see many of the 170 products which the company is launching during 2010, including new CCTV, access control, door entry and intruder detection systems."Our stand will reflect the fact that Samsung is continuing to evolve into a provider of total security solutions,"  said James Smith...

All V'nes packaged systems now automatically recognise AXIS CCTV cameras and load all camera locations American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI), the security industry's leading independent supplier of transmission solutions for security applications, is making another strong showing at ISC West 2010 with enhancements to their V'nes video network enterprise solution and new fibre optic transmission solutions."AFI looks forward to the ISC West exhibition every year, as the show allows us an audience wit...

The new video IP Door Station, T24, is based on the international video telephony standard VoIP/SIPMOBOTIX will present its new video IP Door Station T24 at the world's leading architecture and technology exhibition. From April 11 to 16, the manufacturer of high-resolution, complete IP video system will exhibit this new line of products with a hemispheric lens at booth D40 in hall 9 at this year's Light+Building in Frankfurt, Germany.The new video IP Door Station T24 is based on the interna...

HOSDB displays the latest security equipment for law enforcement and public securityFor the first time, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has exhibited at the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB)'s premier security equipment event.The event, which took place in Farnborough from 16th to 18th March, is the UK's only secure event for displaying the latest security equipment for law enforcement and public security and focuses on four key business areas including crime and...

iCVR-MP megapixel cameras eliminate the need for expensive centralised storageVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, is introducing iCVR-MP, a family of iCVR megapixel dome cameras, at ISC West 2010. iCVR-MP cameras are revolutionary devices that deliver full 1080p resolution and frame rate, zero bandwidth recording, full megapixel analytics and support for IQTrack™ - automatic digital PTZ zoom and track.The VideoIQ iCVR-MP megapixel cameras are built upon the success of Vid...

Hikvision camera compatibility with Mirasys NVRs means flexibility to build an effective solution with both brandsHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced that its full line of H.264 network cameras are now supported by the Mirasys NVR (Network Video Recorder) solutions including NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise. In addition to the NVR products, Hikvision's network cameras also integrate into Mirasys N series network video recorders...

Businesses can save money by using Skype on Grandstream's IP PBX and gatewaysGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Skype announced that Skype for SIP interoperability testing and certification of Grandstream's IP PBX and gateway has been completed successfully. With this interoperability, the thousands of small to medium businesses (SMBs) using Grandstream's GXE502x series IP PBX and related gateways can start to reap sig...

The year ended with high activity on the market for installation of network video productsStrong close to the year for Axis communications:Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 2,301 M (1,975), and sales amounted to SEK 659 M (501) for the fourth quarterOperating profit for the year totalled SEK 308 M (341), and operating profit totalled SEK 121 M (49) during the fourth quarterProfit before tax for the year amounted to SEK 307 M (340), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 120 M (49) for the...

The event focused on the topic of VIVOTEK network video & IP surveillance solutions for a variety of security applicationsWith eye-catching aplomb, VIVOTEK held its first IP surveillance road show in Shanghai, China on January 15, 2010. The road show, consisting of a series of seminars and training courses, received attention from major distributors in eastern China, and eight more such road shows are scheduled to be held in major cities in China in the coming months.The event focused on the...

TechSec Solutions focused on the latest and emerging trends in IP surveillanceThe TechSec Solutions 2010 Show was held this year at the Marriott Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the producers of Security Director News with the theme of "Heroes Needed", the show aims to differentiate itself from other industry events such as ISC and ASIS by offering a breadth of presentations and roundtable discussions focused on the latest and emerging trends in IP Surveillance. For those i...

DMVA1 SoC drives innovation in IP cameras making video analytics a de facto featureThe availability of IP camera system-on-chips (SoCs) that enable full high definition (HD) resolutions now allow for the next major wave of innovation in the video surveillance market - the addition of intelligent video. To date, the development of a video analytics system has been expensive, challenging and difficult to integrate, but those barriers are being dramatically reduced with the new industry-leading DMV...

Global Digital Surveillance Forum highlights IP video trends, benefits and applicationsGlobal Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) highlights IP video trends, benefits and applications. The 9th GDSF Asia, held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2010, brings together industry heavyweights from all over the world. Providing world-class education on IP surveillance, GDSF informs security professionals, market players and quality buyers about the changing security landscape. With a focus on IP convergence...

Octavian's services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm responseMulti-award winning Octavian Security, one of the fastest growing and most forward thinking security and facilities management businesses, has announced a relocation of its headquarters from Colwick in Nottinghamshire to new premises at Pride Park in Derby.Octavian, whose services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm response and risk management now resides in the sa...

Frank Iezzi will be responsible for IP camera customers in the Eastern U.S. and Eastern CanadaBasler Vision Technologies, one of the largest producers of digital cameras for industrial and security applications, announced that they have appointed Frank Iezzi as a new Regional Sales Manager for Basler's IP camera series. Frank will be based in Wallingford, Connecticut, and will be responsible for IP camera customers in the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. Frank is a graduate of the Universit...

Attendees had a hands-on demonstration of Plustek's mobile network video recorder, NVR 4200VPlustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, recently hosted a half-day seminar discussing network security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications. The event took place on Thursday 18th February at Birmingham University and was attended by a wide selection of security distributors, resellers and system integrators.Improvements in technologies for...

Martin Smith to give keynote presentation on the human facton in securityASIS International has announced that Martin Smith, CEO of The Security Company and founder of the Security Awareness Special Interest Group, will be a keynote speaker and will provide a presentation on the human factor in security at the 9th ASIS International European Security Conference which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on 18-21 April 2010.Martin Smith has had a fascinating and varied career in the world of esp...

Chubb supplies fire extinguishers to all new storesChubb Fire has won an extensive new contract with national greeting cards retailer, Card Factory, to supply all new shops with extinguishers. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Card Factory has been on the UK's high streets for over thirteen years. Selling greetings cards, gifts, plush items, novelties, gift wrap, the company prides itself on delivering quality products at value for money prices. B...

Samsung will introduce 170 new products during 2010 including a family of IP/network productsThe professional security division of Samsung has announced that a large number of its CCTV cameras and DVRs have been successfully integrated into the SureView Immix control room automation software.Commenting on this development, Tim Biddulph, Pre-Sales Engineer for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd said: "The hard work put into achieving this high level of integration by Samsung and SureView's technical...