IP security & surveillance news

IMS Research announces acquisition of Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research companyIn a move that will consolidate its position as one of the leaders in the Electronics Market Research field, IMS Research announced recently that it has acquired Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research company that focuses on the Displays, TV, Solid-State Lighting and Photovoltaic (PV) industries.YMR is headed by Ross and Barry Young, who are probably best known as the founder...

Verint supports Motorola's Dimetra™ IP TETRA network systemVerint® Systems Inc. recently announced that it is extending its public safety call recording platform to include support for Motorola's Dimetra™ IP TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) network system, part of the Motorola family of communications solutions designed to deliver mission-critical benefits through state-of-the-art trunked digital radio using the TETRA standard. Upon extending its relationship with Motorola...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. announced its third quarter 2009 resultsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTC-News) a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced its third quarter 2009 results.Revenues for the third quarter ending September 30, 2009 totaled $8.3 million compared to $11.5 million for the same quarter in 2008. Operating expenses in the quarter declined 12%, falling to $5.6 million. Optelecom-NKF reported a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.35 per share, comp...

VIVOTEK recently further strengthened their presence in Europe with several road showsVIVOTEK recently further strengthened their presence in Europe with several road shows in Belgium, France, Italy, Bulgaria, and Sweden in October. These events were attended to capacity by system integrators, software partners, and local retailers.Apart from revealing upcoming products scheduled for the coming season, VIVOTEK also demonstrated comprehensive solutions for specific vertical markets such as traffi...

Controlware announce the appointment of Mark Ashbolt as Technical Support ManagerLeading IP CCTV specialists and value added distributors Controlware have appointed Mark Ashbolt as Technical Support Manager. Mark brings over 15 years technical experience to the role and will be responsible for managing UK support operations. Prior to joining Controlware, Mark was most recently IT Manager at the Halcrow Group where he was responsible for managing a team that supported over 600 users. At Controlwa...

VIVOTEK interacts directly with local customers and visitors at SecuTech Vietnam VIVOTEK showcased the latest products at their booth at SecuTech Vietnam held in Ho Chi Minh City during September 17 ~ 19 2009, giving the opportunity to interact directly with local customers and visitors.The government-supported trade show is one of the most important annual events in Vietnam's security market. Thousands of visitors travelled here to receive first-hand information on developments in the...

Hikvision network cameras are now supported by QNAP VioStor NVRsQNAP Security and Hikvision Digital Technology recently announced that Hikvision network cameras are supported by QNAP VioStor series network video recorders (NVR). Worldwide users can now benefit from the high performance of Hikvision's network cameras and QNAP's world-class PC-less NVR solutions.Along with the latest 3.1.1 firmware released in October, the VioStor NVR offer revolutionary features including Intelligent Vi...

Avigilon expands sales team in EMEA to meet growing demand for High Definition SurveillanceAvigilon recently announced the appointment of Pedro Simoes as the company's director of sales for Spain, Portugal, and Africa; Celestino Gheoni as director of sales for Italy, Greece, and the Balkans; and Stefan Teuber as sales manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Simoes, Gheoni, and Teuber will be responsible for all sales activities required to support the needs of each region's expanding mark...

Dedicated Micros is launching an advanced CamVu ICR combining camera and video serverDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is launching an advanced CamVu ICR (Integrated Camera Recorder). This revolutionary concept combines a megapixel or standard IP camera with a powerful enterprise class video server - all in one compact package - to deliver robust, failsafe, local recording and video management at the edge of a customer's network.Available with megapixel, VGA or analogue resolution, the...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Alex Pazos as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the AmericasSamsung Techwin America - CCTV division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Alex Pazos has been hired as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the Americas, responsible for all sales field support for partners in the United States, Latin America, and Canada."Alex's technical background, field support experience, and CCTV industry qu...

2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put Bosch Security Systems at number one in video encodersBosch strengthens global position in video encoders with the release of the new VIP X1600 XF H.264 high-performance IP video encoder modulesAmbitious goals to continue to innovate within IP CCTV realmA recent market survey confirms Bosch Security Systems' global leadership in video encoders. The 2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put the company at number one in video en...

Pelco's IP video security products integrate with the Genetc's Omnicast® solutionPelco is pleased to announce the integration between its industry leading Pelco IP video security products and the Omnicast® video surveillance solution by IP security specialist Genetec.According to Pelco management, several Pelco IP products - Camclosure IP, IP3701 Spectra IV IP and Spectra Mini IP and Sarix megapixel camera series are now supported by the latest release of the Omnicast solution...

Bobbie Sauter joins IndigoVision as their new Regional Marketing Manager for North AmericaIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of complete IP Video security solutions, has appointed Bobbie Sauter to the new position of Regional Marketing Manager - North America. This new role is the latest addition to IndigoVision's Sales and Support team and is part of their aggressive expansion plans for the US and Canada.Bobbie Sauter comes to IndigoVision with over 15 years experience in B2B Marketing...

The Thames Valley business community can secure its businesses and counter terrorismThe Thames Valley business community is being invited to attend a free one-day security-focused event, Thames Valley Security 2009 - "Securing our Future", to look at ways organisations can secure their businesses and contribute to countering terrorism.Nick Gilbert, Thames Valley Police Business Crime Reduction & Engagement Manager, says: "Countering terrorism is an issue in which all businesse...

March Networks recognised as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North AmericaMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that it has been ranked as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ listing, posting a remarkable 700 percent growth in revenue over four years.March Networks placed 194th in the North American listing with sales of $94 m...

Samsung Techwin's SNC-1300 is the first of a new generation of high performance Megapixel network camerasThe first of a new generation of high performance Megapixel network cameras, the Samsung Techwin's SNC-1300, is packed with features and functions to enable users to capitalise on the very latest advances in IP surveillance technology.Images captured by Megapixel cameras are made up of considerably more pixels than standard CCTV cameras and as a result deliver a far higher quality pictur...

CompoSec 2010 is expected to grow in size and scope, taking place concurrently with SecuTech ExpoMost industry experts agree that the worldwide market for security-related video chipsets will surpass US$1 billion between 2011 and 2012. Such high demand comes from the increasingly complicated user environments and requirements. With IT/IP infrastructure becoming more commonplace but sophisticated, equipment and system upgrades are needed to keep pace with technological advancements, warranting re...

Milestone Systems expands director group with appointment of Jesper BalserMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, announces that Jesper Balser has joined the Board of Directors to add further strategic competence with an eye towards the organisation's continued international expansion."It is very positive that Jesper Balser joins the Milestone Board of Directors. Over the years we have built up an international sales and distribution channel, and o...

10th annual Detektor International Award prize ceremony was held at the Sectech Sweden exhibition The results of the Detektor International Awards 2009 are now official. Over 350 guests attended the prize ceremony when the Detektor International Award dinner was held in conjunction with the opening day of Sectech in Stockholm, Sweden on the 20th of October.The eleven product finalists were presented with their awards by Lennart Alexandrie, the Editor-in-Chief of Detektor International and C...

BSIA has published a new guide to help the education sector in the application of access control systemsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new guide to aid the education sector in the application of access control systems.Education sites face a variety of threats including theft, vandalism and trespass. Therefore, safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils and staff is paramount. Access control systems can do just this by protecting assets as well as ensuring the physical...

D-Tec suggests Video Smoke Detection as viable option for a multitude of projects According to CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) specialist D-Tec - part of AD Group - organisations need to carefully consider the impact that large scale fires, if left unchecked, can have on their operations and take effective preventative measures, especially when it comes to the targeted protection of key assets such as a multi-million pound production line. Sadly, many businesses never recover from a...

Martin Gren has been awarded Life Time Achievement Award by the security magazine Detektor Martin Gren, one of the founders of Axis Communications, has received the Life Time Achievement Award for building an extremely successful company, as well as contributing towards the founding and development of the rapidly growing multi-billion dollar network video surveillance market.The Life Time Achievement Award is awarded by the security magazine Detektor.Lennart Alexandrie, Editor-in-Chief of Detekt...

Seven members of the BSIA were amongst winners at the prestigious Security Excellence AwardsSeven members of the British Security Industry Association were amongst the winners of the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The winners were honoured at a glittering event held at the Park Lane Hilton in London.Kiri Gray, BSIA PR and Marketing Communications Manager, comments: "The Security Excellence Awards recognise achievements in the industry across a broad spectrum of different categ...

IMS places Bosch Security Systems at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipmentBosch Security Systems continues its clear market leadership in CCTV within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. That's the result of the latest report on the EMEA CCTV market by IMS Research.IMS places the company at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipment with a market share of 9.1%, more than 3% up on its nearest competitor, and number one in video encoders with a market...

Supercircuits announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the companySupercircuits, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential video surveillance solutions, recently announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the Texas-based company. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, first purchased a controlling interest in Supercircuits in August 2006. This new capital will be used to invest in ne...

Dave Pickles  (right) and  Peter Hawksworth (left) Dave Pickles has been appointed as the new managing director of the successful security solutions team at Siemens. Dave succeeds Peter Hawksworth, who will be heading up the global security products business.Dave has a wealth of experience of working within Siemens, as well as running smaller external companies and his last role was to head the Motion Control and Drives business. He has worked in solutions sales, service / lifecyc...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

 CEO of Veracity USA Scott Sereboff will speak at the ISC East 2009 in New York later this monthJoin Scott Sereboff, the CEO of Veracity USA - the world leader in making IP installation simple -  as he brings you "What, no wireless? How to move from analogue to IP without changing existing infrastructure".Scott will be speaking at two different times at ISC East, which is October 28th-29th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City:October 29th, 10:30AM - 11:30AM in the IP-T...

  Katharina Geutebrück (right) receives the ‘Top AREVA Supplier' award from Areva chairman and president Anne LauvergeonThe accolade of ‘Top AREVA Supplier' was recently bestowed on video security specialist Geutebruck at a ceremony in Berlin.  The French energy technology giant's award program promotes good supplier relationships by bestowing top supplier status on companies who meet its performance criteria in 25 categories.  These include quality, competit...

 The Siqura brand has experienced a widespread market success since its introduction in 2006Optelecom-NKF, Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTC-News) a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced that all products developed and distributed by the company will use the Siqura® brand name as of January 1, 2010. The Siqura registered trademark was adopted in 2006 to distinguish Optelecom-NKF's IP product line, even as the company's fibre products continued to be...