IP security & surveillance news

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...

QNAP's surveillance solutions have Intel Atom processor and strengthened event management softwareQNAP Security, a world-class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions is pleased to announce its participation at International Security Conference & Exhibition (ISC West 2010). QNAP will showcase the newest 4-drive and 6-drive VioStor NVR models which incorporate the Intel® Atom™ D-510 dual-core processor to deliver exceptional performance of maximum ne...

Hommax will now be the authorised strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in SpainHikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced a new partnership with Spain's leading distributor of electronic security products, Hommax Sistemas S.A. Hommax will now be the authorised strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in Spain."Based on our long experience, over 30 years, in the video surveillance sector,...

Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industryMarch Networks® is pleased to welcome Luigi Portaluri to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Sales for the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations. Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, primarily focused on developing public and private sector accounts, as well as leading sales and support channels. During his career, he has overse...

IndigoVision's surveillance systems are employed across 20 different market sectorsIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues by 12% to £12.0m ($18.0m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2010, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.8m). Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "These results are encouraging in a challen...

Samsung plans to introduce several new products including DSP and IP cameras and access control solutions There will be a "new" Samsung exhibiting at ISC West this year resulting from the consolidation of the Samsung Electronics and Samsung Techwin product lines. The company - officially known as Samsung Techwin America - is headed by a new management team of professionals with proven reputations in the professional security industry. Leading the team is Frank DeFina - a forme...

Mr. Millet determined to further OnSSI's growth in the surveillance industryOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is pleased to announce that Yoav Millet has joined the organisation as COO/CFO. Mr. Millet will employ his talents and experience in growth and change management to enhance OnSSI's financial, operational and business strategies as it continues to assert itself as the industry leader in surveillance technology."Yoav has a wealth of experience helping companies evolve int...

The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras provide complete security solutionsMango DSP, Inc - the leading developer and manufacturer of analytic ready, DSP based intelligent video servers announced that the company joined the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) to support global standardisation for networked video. The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras powered by MATE's video content analysis algorithms, provides complete security solu...

The REDWALL Partnership Programme is the solution to  installer's difficulties with false alarms The REDWALL Partnership Programme has been credited as the solution to one installer's difficulties with false alarm activations.Stoke-based Security Services has been specifying REDWALL detectors on sites for some time, but in the last year made the switch to REDWALL V and has noticed a significant reduction in false alarms.Technical Operations Manager, Tony Zicari believes the techno...

PoE enabled IP surveillance infrastructure is both cost efficient and easy to maintain for system administratorsACTi Corporation, a leading provider of unified solution for IP surveillance, and ZyXEL Communication, the leading broadband access solutions provider, announced that ZyXEL PoE switches and ACTi IP surveillance equipments have been jointly tested to deliver a comprehensive IP surveillance.The ZyXEL PoE switches allow power to be supplied over CAT5 Ethernet cables, and thus eliminate th...

Sales feedback has been that security managers know they will migrate to IP but do not know howInfinova announced that at IFSEC in Birmingham, England, May 10-13 at Booth # 5F10, it will hold a series of seminars showing attendees on how integrators can help their customers make the leap from analogue to digital surveillance easier and less costly."When we asked our integrators what we could do to help them at IFSEC, they asked us to go over two things with them, new products and how to lan...

Grandstream and Digifort announced interoperability between their surveillance products and VMS respectivelyGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Brazilian-based Digifort, a dominant market leader in IP video surveillance monitoring solutions, announced completion of interoperability testing between Grandstream's complete line of video surveillance products including the GXV36xx Series IP cameras and GXV35xx digital video...

ArceonTeknoloji focuses on tailor-made security solutionsartec technologies AG, manufacturer of the MULTIEYE®High Definition Network and Hybrid video recorder, and Arceon Teknoloji announced that they have signed a partnership for the Turkish market.ArceonTeknoloji was founded in 1990 and focuses on tailor-made security solutions. Customers from all over Turkey are offered superior service and high quality products. Intensive consultation, customer satisfaction and transparency in the implem...