IP security & surveillance news

Bosch concentrates on safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle

 ‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum, hosted by Robert Meier, Managing Director for Bosch in the UK.Keynote speaker at the annual event, now in its fourth year, was Dr. Peter Ryan, former chief of police for New South Wales in Australia and principle security advisor to the International Olymp...

SIA endorses Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act

The Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill to improve security at wastewater treatment plantsThe Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill that would improve security at wastewater treatment plants.The "Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2883), introduced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on June 16, would authorise $200 million in annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants through 2014 for certain security enhancements and...

RISCO Group USA increases its presence in the security market

 RISCO Group USA's leading product line is the SynopSYS™ Security and BuildingManagement PlatformThis year at ESX, RISCO Group USA is affirming its strengths, while continuing to build a more significant presence in the security industry through innovation and new technology offerings. As a leading provider of integrated security systems, RISCO is showcasing their suite of converged security and building management solutions."We are sharpening our focus, both on our cor...

HDcctv Alliance opens registration for membership in Global Security Industry Consortium

HDcctv Alliance announced that the organisation is now open for membership sign up HDcctv™ Alliance, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that the organisation is now open for membership sign up at www.highdefcctv.org. Alliance members can log into the Website and gain access to non-public Alliance information. Members also participate in the development of HDcctv Interoperability Specification v1...

SIA offers unique Central Station Training Programme

SIA's CST provides information about the entire process of training a central station operatorThe Security Industry Association is offering the only 40-hour central station training (CST) programme in the industry that includes classroom training with proctored exams and certifies students to be both operators and instructors.SIA's CST course is a cost-effective programme that provides information about the entire process of training a central station operator from experienced instructors. It id...

RISCO Group USA, provider of integrated security systems, announces new strategic initiatives

RISCO Group is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiativesRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security systems, is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiatives. Highlights of the plan include the launch of RISCO Group USA, headed by Len Friedman as President and CEO; new corporate headquarters in Melville, NY; the appointment of Robert Barry as Vice President of Integration Sales and Suppor...

DVTel affiliates with Open Network Video Interface Forum

  DVTel has been promoting the efforts of ONVIF behind the scenes since the organisation was announced DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, recently announced that it has joined ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) in support of the company's long-standing efforts to promote the importance of standards within the physical security market. ONVIF's mission is the adop...

Samsung Techwin becomes full ONVIF member

 Every new unit of Samsung Techwin's iPOLiS range of IP/network products will be ONVIF compliantONVIF is an open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of network video products. It is committed to the adoption of network video in the security market and the ONVIF standard is intended to ensure interoperability between network video products regardless of the manufacturer.James Smith, European Marketing Manager of Samsung Techwin's professional security di...

Intransa video surveillance appliance offers preloaded Milestone software

Intransa VideoAppliance now comes with Milestone XProtect IP video management platform Intransa, the leader in simple, green video data management and retention, today announced that its ground-breaking video surveillance appliances are now shipping pre-loaded with XProtect™ from Milestone Systems, the leading global provider of open platform IP video management software."The Intransa VideoAppliance introduction is a major step toward simplicity in the delivery of best-in-breed IP su...

SeeView Security gains Platinum Certified Milestone Partner status

SeeView is demonstrating how to build business long-term with MilestoneSeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced recently that it has achieved certification from Milestone Systems as a Platinum Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise and XProtect Corporate, industry-leading open platform IP video management software. SeeView is a premier provider for installation, monitoring and maintenance of access control, electronic security, video surveillance and broadband...

Honeywell upgrades Fusion III DVR to satisfy new French CCTV standards

 Honeywell Fusion III Digital Video Recorder (DVR) v3.6, the latest version of its Fusion III security DVR seriesView French version / Communiqué de presse en françaisHoneywell recently announced the Fusion III Digital Video Recorder (DVR) v3.6, the latest version of its highly regarded Fusion III security DVR series. The solution incorporates new features and is one of the first DVRs to be certified by the French standards authority CNPP that meets the criteria required...

Honeywell étend son offre de solutions IP dans la zone EMEA

 L'offre de produits IP permet une intégration en toute simplicité aux réseaux analogiques et numériquesView English version / Communiqué de presse en anglaisHoneywell a annoncé aujourd'hui l'extension de son offre de solutions IP dans la zone EMEA (Europe, Moyen-Orient, Afrique) avec le lancement de l'enregistreur vidéo numérique (DVR) Fusion III v3.6 et de la gamme de caméras mégapixels HCX, offrant ainsi aux installate...

artec integrates cutting-edge BASLER IP camera features

 Trend-setting features of Basler's IP cameras integrated into artec technologies' MULTIEYE NET softwareartec technologies is pleased very about its cooperation with Basler Inc, Ahrensburg, of one of the leading companies in the area of vision technology.Introduced in 2008, the camera series for video surveillance benefits from decades of experience in the development of cameras for product surveillance.Multifaceted and often trend-setting features of Basler's IP cameras such as day/ni...

Tri-Association Award winners announced by Security Industry Association

 The awards recognise outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honoured with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)...

Bosch's MIC series cameras look into the past

Bosch's MIC400 aluminium and MIC400IR cameras in the World War II U-boat Bosch's rugged MIC Series, or "Metal Mickey" cameras as they are commonly known, have found an unusual application, installed in a Second World War U-boat docked in Liverpool, giving visitors an up-close look at the internal workings of an old German submarine.Located at the Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead, and operated by Merseytravel, The U-boat Story is a £5m visitor attraction with a salvaged U-534 G...

Axis has received the Grand Award of Design for 2009

 Axis Communication's product portfolio of network video products received the Grand Award of Design for 2009Axis Communication's product portfolio of network video products received the Grand Award of Design for 2009. The prize was accepted by representatives from Axis and its cooperation partner Zenit Design at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden.It is a success story where Axis, through a consistent strategy, has managed to establish itself as market lea...

CCTVProtect.com brings Samsung Techwin’s range of CCTV equipment to the web

CCTVProtect.com will offer the full range of Samsung Techwin CCTV equipment for next day delivery CCTVProtect.com today announced the launch of its website, with the aim of providing trade and retail customers alike with high quality CCTV equipment.As an official distributor for Samsung Techwin CCTV products, CCTVProtect.com will offer their full range of CCTV equipment for next day delivery at very competitive rates, along with in-depth technical and product specification support.Samsung Techwi...

Avrio RMS Group, provider of surveillance solutions, forms strategic alliance with Federal Signal

 Avrio RMS Group and Federal Signal, public safety leaders, together provide a unique value to law enforcementRMS Technology Solutions, a leading provider of surveillance solutions that fight crime and increase security through video, sensor, and mobile technologies has announced it has partnered with Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), a leader in advancing public safety, security and well-being through Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, first responder vehicular lig...

Dedicated Micros unveils new e-commerce site to allow direct on-line ordering by UK customers

 The site implements a fully interactive version of the Dedicated Micros' product catalogueDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that UK customers will now be able to order its full range of CCTV products directly through a new, comprehensive, e-commerce site, from cameras, domes, DVRs and servers to accessories.The customer-friendly site, which has just gone 'live', implements a fully interactive version of the company's UK product catalogue and features the very latest Dedicated...

Axis Communications receives Swedish Export Prize 2009

Axis Communications received the Swedish Export Prize at an award ceremony held at Cirkus in StockholmAxis Communications received the Swedish Export Prize from His Majesty the King at an award ceremony held at Cirkus in Stockholm. The award is given to a Swedish company that has displayed a strong export trend during recent years with successes on several markets, which at the same time displays good profitability and positive development of the Swedish operations.The motivation for the prize w...

Fluidmesh and JVC announce partnership

Fluidmesh Networks and JVC will join to provide reliable video-surveillance applications Fluidmesh Networks, the worldwide leader in wireless video- surveillance systems based on mesh networking technology, is pleased to announce its partnership with JVC. A leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated IP video surveillance products, JVC employs superior technologies to deliver reliable, proven and secure video surveillance.JVC IP network cameras and network video recorders are highl...

Panasonic Training University Road Shows kick off again this month

 Panasonic System Solutions Company conducts their popular P-Tech Road Show exhibit and training event againPanasonic System Solutions Company has announced they will again conduct their popular P-Tech Road Show exhibit and training event. With a kick off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 10, the free Panasonic Training University Road Shows will take place in approximately 25 locations across the U.S. over the next few months and will showcase Panasonic's newest technology solutions...

Arecont Vision introduces the Channel Partner Certification Programme

  The Channel Partner Certification Programme is aimed at resellers of megapixel camera technology Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has launched its Channel Partner Certification Programme with the goal of instructing and certifying system integrators, distributors, architects, and engineers in the development of megapixel video surveillance solutions. Reflecting Arecont Vision's worldwide leadership in megapixel technology, the...

Raytec host free CCTV lighting webinar programme

Raytec FREE live webinars will help improve the performance of security systems at nightCCTV lighting specialists Raytec have introduced a FREE programme of live webinars, to help system installers, designers and planners to improve the performance of their security systems at night.With four dates confirmed so far, the Raytec webinar programme will allow participants to maximise the energy and cost saving benefits of the latest LED technology, whether using Infra-Red or White-Light.Raytec's ann...

SIA disappointed by plans to cut funding for ports and transit security

 Subcommittee vote to cut ports, transit security funding could leave crucial security projects unfundedThe Security Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee's Homeland Security Subcommittee's approval Monday night of legislation that would fund the Port Security Grant Program and the Transit Security Grant Program at $250 million each in fiscal year 2010, well below both the authorised amounts and the amounts ap...

IndigoVision recruits industry heavyweight Ivo Drent

Ivo Drent joins IndigoVision as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of complete IP Video security solutions, has appointed Ivo Drent as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Before joining IndigoVision Ivo was in a similar role at Pelco, where he headed up EMEA for the last 10 years, during which time he led their growth from nothing to $100m sales. Reporting to Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision CEO, Ivo has fu...

New software upgrade for artec technologies' MULTIEYE-HYBRID/NET

The long-anticipated software upgrade for the MULTIEYE software version 2.1.1.3 will be available in August 2009Starting in August, 2009, the long-anticipated software upgrade for artec technologies' established MULTIEYE software version 2.1.1.3 will be available.The software upgrade features a variety of new functions such as: support of H.264 cameras (for example from Arecont, Axis); more than 50 new camera profiles (for example for Basler, Sanyo, Cisco); optimised telecommunication trans...

Four outstanding legislators honored by SIA

 Lawmakers receive awards at the Security Industry Association Public Policy Dinner, Government SummitThe Security Industry Association honored Rep. Ed Towns, D-N.Y., as its Legislator of the Year.Towns chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, a panel that has jurisdiction over the General Services Administration, as well as issues related to identity management, federal contracting and government spending. He was honoured at SIA's annual Public Policy Dinner for &qu...

Samsung Techwin digital video recorders received CNPP accreditation

Jamel Djebari, Sales Manager for Samsung Techwin in FranceSamsung Techwin's SVR series of digital video recorders (DVRs) has achieved CNPP accreditation, the de-facto French standard for digital video recording.Often referred to as ‘Sarkosy compliance', the CNPP accreditation verifies that Samsung Techwin SVR-945, SVR-960, SVR-1645, SVR-1660, SVR1680 and SVR-3200 DVRs are all able to record, as a minimum, 4CIF quality video across all channels at twelve  frames per second and that eac...

AD Mobile to concentrate on TransVu CCTV solutions

The creation of AD Mobile coincides with a number of major product developments for the Queen's Award winning TransVu rangeAD Group announces the launch of its AD Mobile division, which will have specific responsibility for all aspects of sales and technical support for the TransVu family of mobile CCTV Digital Video Recorders throughout the EMEA region. Already deployed successfully on commercial and public sector vehicles - and even a Le Mans race car - the ruggedized TransVu range from AD Mob...