IP security & surveillance news

CCTV Center appoints new Sales & Marketing manager

CCTV Center appoints Carlton D'Souza as Sales & Marketing ManagerCarlton D'Souza has been appointed Sales & Marketing Manager at CCTV Center, the Panasonic Systems Distributor for the UK and Ireland.CCTV Center helps customers of both Panasonic analogue CCTV equipment and IP network surveillance systems - such as i-Pro 24/7, an IP based remote monitoring solution. "We can provide everything customers require as part of a Panasonic systems one-stop shop," Carlton explains.CCTV C...

New VINGTOR IP entertainment and CCTV solutions set to attract at Nor-Shipping, 9-12 June 2009

 Zenitel Marine will present new IP Infotainment solutions and CCTV systems at Nor-ShippingZenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, is pleased to present new IP entertainment and CCTV possibilities for onboard ships at Nor-Shipping 2009. Nor-shipping is the leading maritime event this year covering all aspects of industrial shipping and is the natural meeting place for maritime companies.Zenitel Marine will present new IP Infota...

Audio specialist TOA exhibited reports success at Firex International

TOA exhibited PA/VA products at Firex International International audio specialists TOA exhibited the industry's most comprehensive range of PA/VA products at the Firex International show held between the 11th and 14th of May 2009 at the Birmingham NEC, UK. Adding to the excitement of the show, the company proved popular with their daily business card prize draw where four fully-charged megaphones were drawn and given to security and fire installers (model ER-520S). T...

Optelecom-NKF confirms sponsorship of IFSEC 2010

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., well known for its Siqura® surveillance systems confirmed its key sponsorship again at IFSEC 2010Optelecom-NKF, Inc., well known for its reliable and high-quality fibre and Siqura® surveillance systems, has confirmed its key sponsorship again at IFSEC 2010. Following the unprecedented success of the 2009 show, the IFSEC event will continue to be a strong tool in the Siqura brand communication strategy.Going against the current negative economics, with most companies...

Fluidmesh and Dotworkz offer a perfect fit

 Fluidmesh Endo 2200 unit fits perfectly into the Dotworkz D2 and D3 camera enclosuresFluidmesh Networks, a major manufacturer of wireless systems for security applications based on mesh networking technology, is partnering with Dotworkz Systems to offer customers a total encasement solution.The newly released Fluidmesh Endo 2200 unit fits perfectly into the Dotworkz D2 and D3 camera enclosures. The Fluidmesh 2200 Endo is designed for indoor or embedded applications where the user already h...

COMPUTERLINKS new MOBOTIX distributor for UK and Ireland

 COMPUTERLINKS signed an agreement to distribute MOBOTIX high resolution IP-based cameras in the UK and IrelandCOMPUTERLINKS, a leading global distributor of IT security and Internet technology solutions, recently announced it has signed an agreement to distribute MOBOTIX high resolution IP-based cameras in the UK and Ireland. The announcement means that IT security resellers now have access to a complete range of IP surveillance, access control and intelligent building solut...

Genetec establishes its market presence in German-speaking markets

 Genetec appoints Mr. Waldemar Gollan as Sales Representative for the German-speaking European marketGenetec announces today that the company is officially establishing its presence in the German-speaking European market. Genetec recognises the region's potential and has employed Mr. Waldemar Gollan, Sales Representative, whose mandate is to promote Genetec's innovative solutions and build the company's sales network.There is a demand for IP video surveillance, access control and licen...

Geutebruck continues to expand at home and abroad

Geutebruck continues to grow at home and abroad in spite of global economic downturn Despite the world economic downturn German video security specialist Geutebruck is continuing to grow at home and abroad. In Germany, Geutebruck has just expanded its domestic sales force, opened two more regional sales offices in Hessen and Bavaria, and increased its sales support staff accordingly. Geutebru?ck France has been achieving unprecedented sales of late and has opened a new o...

Dedicated Micros picks up IFSEC 2009 Security Industry Award for Emergency Messaging System (EMS)

 Guy Combrinck from Panasonic, Mike Newton, CEO of AD Group and John Seargant, broadcaster and journalist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Security Industry Award for its revolutionary capability that transforms NetVu Connected CCTV systems into an Emergency Messaging and Mass Notification System. The result, which saw Dedicated Micros come away with the Integrated Security Product of the Year title, was announced during a hig...

Sony stand attracts Royal attention

HRH Prince Michael showed an avid interest in Sony's industry leading HD camera range at IFSEC 2009Senior Marketing Manager for Video Security, Simon Nash welcomed HRH Prince Michael of Kent to the Sony Professional stand at IFSEC last week, much to the delight of Sony staff.His Royal Highness took a tour of their stand and showed an avid interest in brand new, industry leading HD camera range. These cameras were being displayed on the stand itself, and Simon Nash was able to easily ex...

Raytec demonstrates low-energy LED at IFSEC 09

Raytec delivered their own cost savings by lighting stand with their RAYLUX White-Light IlluminatorsDuring IFSEC 09, Raytec demonstrated how all security professionals energy and money can be saved by switching to their low energy LED illuminators. They compared old technology vs new technology to highlight the low power consumption and low running costs of our Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators. This year Raytec delivered their own cost savings by lighting stand with...

Network Video Technologies (NVT) releases complete Hybrid Video surveillance application guide

NVT has released a Hybrid Video surveillance application guide for CCTV designers, specifiers and installersNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has released an all-encompassing UTP Hybrid Video™ Applications Guide. Designed to assist CCTV designers, specifiers and installers to obtain high-performance results for their CCTV camera image transmission, the guide features a wide variety of system solutions information. Included is practical content on 'real-world' application examples, bre...

Verint Systems finds North American distributor for Video Intellilgence Solutions™

 Verint has entered into a partnership with Jenne Distributors, Inc.Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a North American distributor partnership with Jenne Distributors, Inc., a value-added supplier of business telephony, data and video conferencing technology solutions. The organisation joins an exclusive global network of Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™ distributors to deliver integrated, world-class networked video management solution...

802 Global increases wireless product range with Alvarion, the global market leader in WiMAX

Alvarion range of WiMAX solutions confirms 802 Global's position as the premier one stop shop802 Global, the specialist value added wireless technology distributor, has announced an agreement with Alvarion, the worlds leading WiMAX product vendor, to add its product range to the 802 Global portfolio. Already leading the field in the supply of wireless solutions through its network of channel partners, 802 Global is now even more strongly positioned as the premier one stop shop for wireless techn...

Axis interim report: January to March 2009

 Axis Communications reporteds trong positive impact of currencies during the first quarter of  2009Strong currency effects on sales•Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 532 M (438).•Operating profit during the period totaled SEK 46 M (69).•Profit before tax for the period amounted to SEK 46 M (68).•Profit after tax for the period totaled SEK 33 M (49).•Earnings per share during the period amounted to SEK 0.48 (0.71).Axis President Ray Mauritsson comment...

Excel launches new product guide with extended fibre optic range

 The new product catalogue introduces a number of new security products to the already extensive Excel rangeExcel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider has released its much awaited new product catalogue. This new product guide introduces a number of new products to the already extensive Excel range. The continued development of the Excel product offering means customers can be sure that they are installing the latest and most cost effective produ...

D-Tec wins Fire Excellence Award for Export Focus on Video Smoke Detection in tunnels

Wilf Butcher, Export Manager, FIA; Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec and Steve Rider, TV sports presenterD-Tec, part of AD Group - and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - has won a prestigious Fire Excellence Award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, held to coincide with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions.The company came out on top in the key Export Innovation category for its successful deployment of VSD, which analyses ima...

Lenel announces new Vice President for Guardall Sales

 Lenel Systems International appoints Bill Lozon as new Vice President, Global Guardall SalesLenel Systems International announced recently that Bill Lozon had been named Vice President, Global Guardall Sales. Lozon will be responsible for developing and driving sales globally for the Guardall portion of the business. Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security Companies, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).Lozon has more than 25 years of security industry experience,...

Lenel and Guardall fuse business operations

 Lenel Systems International and Guardall Ltd. consolidate into Lenel Systems International, Inc.Lenel Systems International based in Rochester, New York, and Guardall Ltd. based in Edinburgh, Scotland, both UTC Fire & Security Companies, have announced their consolidation into Lenel Systems International, Inc. The two businesses will maintain their current operational locations in the U.S, Canada, Scotland, France and Italy. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp...

GVI Security Solutions acquires Video Management Systems software suite

  GVI acquired a suite of Video Management Systems (VMS) software and related technology from PacketNVR GVI Security Solutions, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, has acquired a suite of Video Management Systems (VMS) software and related technology from software provider PacketNVR, LLP. The acquisition was effected through GVI's wholly-owned subsidiary,...

SANYO HD camera wins CCTV Product of the Year category at IFSEC Security Industry Awards

   SANYO's VCC-HDN4000P HD network camera won CCTV Product of the Year at the IFSEC 2009 Awards The prestigious award was announced at a ceremony on May 11 at the Metropole Hotel, NEC, which was presented by John Sergeant and was attended by over 500 representatives from the security industry.Commenting on the VCC-HDN4000P winning the highly coveted CCTV Product of the Year award, SANYO's Doug Gwilliams said: "Our design engineers deserve considerable praise for developi...

Certification requirements on Pelco Endura Encoders lifted with immediate effect

 Pelco announced the removal of Endura certification requirement for selling Endura EncodersPelco is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, it has removed the Endura certification requirement for selling Endura NET5301T and NET5308T Encoders. Now, Pelco's line of Endura IP video encoders is also available for use with non-Endura recording and management devices.This is good news for customers who want more choices for keeping their existing analogue dome cameras while migrating to...

Axis Security Ltd appoints new Commercial Director

 Axis Security has promoted Neil Ames to the role of Commercial DirectorAxis Security, one of the country's fastest growing security service providers, has promoted Neil Ames to the role of Commercial Director following the recent strategic merger with Temple Security.Neil joined Axis Security as Commercial Manager in December 2007. He has over 19 years experience in the manned guarding industry, having started as Contract Manager for Security Express at London's Southbank Centre in 1990. I...

AD Group launches new AD Network Video service to offer seamless intelligence for enterprise surveillance solutions

 AD Network Video subsidiary introduced for intelligent  enterprise surveillance solutionsCCTV specialist AD Group launched its new AD Network Video service at IFSEC 2009. The company's AD Network Video subsidiary has been aligned so it can draw upon AD Group's world leading NetVu Connected video technology to deliver integrated enterprise level security and safety solutions, specifically targeted at consultants, integrators and end users, across the EMEA region.Representing all A...

ADI reveals next steps in global strategy

 ADI to launch global identity initiative to offer value, stability, and innovation to its global customers ADI announced today the next step in its global strategy to support customers and vendors around the world. As part of this strategy, ADI will launch a new global identity initiative that brings together all its businesses across the globe under one unified brand.The strategy was developed to support the company's global footprint, and strengthen its commitment to serving custome...

Altronix innovative mobile marketing promotion was great success at ISC West

 Jill Yankow, won a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix at ISC westThere was a new buzz going around at ISC West in Las Vegas this year. It was the sound of text messages containing winning Power Numbers for several lucky attendees who had enrolled in Altronix's text-to-win promotion, the first of its kind for the industry.One winner, Jill Yankow, walked away with a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix. "This was another intuitive idea from Altronix," said Ms. Yankow. "T...

New Q24M hemispheric camera from MOBOTIX impresses with a double frame rate

Q24M features a double frame rate, a distortion-corrected 180° panorama view and integrated video storageMobotix, a manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems, presents the new Q24M hemispheric camera which replaces the Q22M model. Special features include a more powerful microprocessor and an optimised system platform attaining twice the image frame rate as before. Even 3.1 megapixel camera images can now be transferred at a rate of up to 20 frames per second and megapix...

Avigilon joins the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF)

 Avigilon joins Open Network Video Interface Forum, expanding support for third party IP camerasAvigilon recently announced that the company has joined the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) enabling the integration of ONVIF standards-compliant IP cameras with Avigilon's award winning Control Center High Definition surveillance software. Established in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation, ONVIF is a global and open industry forum that is committ...

Basler IP cameras bolstered by OnSSI

 All seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's OcularisBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis. Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class solution for video detection,...

The power of Pelco IP goes on the road to more than 25 cities

  Pelco is hosting informative sessions on the latest IP technology across the countryPelco is taking its innovative IP video security solutions on the road. According to Pelco management, the 2009 Pelco IP Products Road Show is the fastest way for customers to get up to speed on the technologies that will drive the industry for years to come."We are encouraging folks to sign up for their chance to plug into the power of Pelco IP in a town near them," says Paul Novak, Vice Pr...