IP security & surveillance news

Siemens Building Technologies will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008, using this international exhibition to present a comprehensive range of security and fire safety products, including innovative security solutions.The Siemens stand 8048 (Hall 6) will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point.Interoperability is a key focus for Siemens, offering the capa...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has announced its half-year financial results.  The company reported an increase in product revenues of 48% to £9.18m ($18.6m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2008, with operating profit increasing by 269% to £1.29m ($2.62m).  This follows a similar trend in previous years, where IndigoVision outperformed similar companies in the increasingly important IP Video Security sector.C...

Siemens Building Technologies has been awarded a contract to maintain all the electronic security equipment across London landmark, the Canary Wharf estate.The deal follows a tough competitive tender and will see Siemens take responsibility for the security equipment of all Canary Wharf-managed buildings and infrastructure within the 97-acre site.Siemens is to put in a team of on-the-ground engineers who will manage a multi-faceted security system that includes CCTV, vehicle scanning, road block...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

CCTV surveillance equipment manufacturer TeleEye has won the prestigious Hong Kong Top Brand Award for 2007.  Presented by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council and the Chinese Manufacturers Association, the award is in recognition of the company's outstanding brand identity both in Hong Kong and internationally.  TeleEye was the only international company amongst the finalists to represent original technological development within Hong Kong.The award comes just three months after Te...

From February 19th through 20th 2008 German based CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier presented its casino solutions at the World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas, a 2-day international summit dedicated entirely to casino game protection.Dallmeier, the leading global supplier of network-based video surveillance systems for casinos, has been developing and producing comprehensive high-quality solutions for the CCTV/IP industry for over 20 years.  With recorders, cameras, video analysis syste...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the appointment of Lars Paulsson as Regional Director for the Europe, Middle East & Africa region (EMEA).  Paulsson brings more than 15 years of brand strategy and marketing expertise in international roles to Axis to further strengthen the company's EMEA organisation.  Paulsson works out of the Lund office (Sweden) and reports directly to Bodil Sonesson Gallon, Vice President, global sales of Ax...

At IFSEC 2008, IndigoVision will be showing a range of new vandal resistant fixed IP domes.  These are the latest additions to the company's True IP camera family and are designed to work with their integrated end-to-end IP video solution. IndigoVision's new internal and external vandal resistant fixed IP domes are high-end professional CCTV cameras that incorporate a Sony EXview HAD CCD Sensor and the company's class-leading MPEG-4 or H.264 compression, ensuring excellent performance....

At IFSEC 2008, JVC Professional Europe will exhibit their latest technologies and most advanced product features, designed to build a more secure business for the future."The IFSEC show is the perfect platform to launch our products as well as to welcome visitors and our partners who will witness the high-quality, flexibility and durability of our new products," says Yash Patel, Executive Director, CCTV Europe at JVC Professional Europe Ltd.The vast range of products on display at IFSE...

ADI-GARDINER, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, offers Internet Protocol (IP) training to installers free of charge.  The comprehensive IP course, for which ADI-GARDINER has teamed up with major IP manufacturers Axis Communications and Milestone Systems, gives customers the opportunity to better understand IP security technologies.Recent shifts in the industry and the potential for networked security installations are driving an increased need to understand IP...

Dowshu, the world's leading 32 and 64 channel DVR manufacturer and home of the ICON and iQ CCTV product ranges, is pleased to welcome Les Beverley to the post of Business Account Manager in the UK.  Les joins Dowshu as a result of their rapid growth and brings a wealth of security experience to the company.  He has worked within the CCTV industry for over 15 years in manufacturing for Integral Technologies, in shopping centre security installation for G1 and CCTV distribution for ACAM....

As well in excess of 3,000 converged on Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry during IIPSEC week in January, one issue was on everyone's lips: "the need to learn more about networked security and live safety solutions"."Quality time with quality people"With seminar delegate numbers more than doubling since 2007, it's clear that visitors, speakers and exhibitors value IIPSEC as a unique learning experience.  "Offering quality time with quality people has always been our mot...

VIVOTEK has won the "Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2007", awarded by Deloitte, for its remarkable revenue growth rates since 2005.  The ranking lists the top 500 companies in Asia Pacific for the outstanding achievement of fastest rates in annual revenue growth. Owen Chen, the chairman of VIVOTEK, commented: "This prestigious award is an honourable affirmation for VIVOTEK.  This achievement not only demonstrates our excellent capabilities in sales and marketing strate...

Swann Security® , the global leader in "Plug & Play" security monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Faz Colbhie as Channel Manager for the UK and Ireland.  Based in Milton Keynes, Faz will oversee Swann's ever-expanding group of distributors and resellers in both Ireland and the UK.  Faz brings a wealth of experience in distribution, retail and dealer management to Swann's European division.  The addition of Faz to Swann's management te...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has awarded Irish systems integrator Encom its Best Channel Partner in Ireland Award 2007, at its recent partner conference held at Sopwell House, St Albans.  Dublin-based Encom gained expertise in storage and PC deployments, working with the likes of Irish telecoms operator Eircom and data centre provider DEG, before building an IP-Surveillance business unit in 2004.  Since then, Encom has experienced strong growth through...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, teamed up with leading surveillance lighting manufacturer Raytec to stage a test night at Axis' Hertfordshire headquarters to demonstrate the effectiveness of using network video with infrared or white light LED lighting.Twenty Axis partners attended the Axis/Raytec test night at Axis' UK headquarters close to Hitchin in Hertfordshire on 4th February 2008.  The attendees watched a series of presentations from Axis and Raytec which exp...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, and EVT, a provider of video management software, recently announced that they have completed integration of their video security solutions.As a result of this partnership, EVT's open architecture video management software now supports ioimage's intelligent video encoders and IP cameras, enabling existing and new users to seamlessly and cost-effectively incorporate video analytics into their security networks.ioimage's intelligent video encod...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - plans to use SICUR 2008 in Madrid, Spain, to underline the industry-leading capabilities of its NetVu Connected CCTV solutions, spotlighting innovations from real time and high definition recording to embedded video analytics. One of the most significant product launches at SICUR 2008 for Dedicated Micros is the new DV-IP HD video server which will be introduced as the centrepiece of a High Definition (HD) CCTV area on the DM stand 9C18.  This powe...

Market research conducted by Agility PR on behalf of IP-surveillance market leader Axis Communications at the International IP Security Exhibition & Conference (IIPSEC 2008) last month, showed that 77% of respondents saw the ability to monitor images remotely over the network was a key end-user benefit when installing an IP-surveillance system.The industry is also witnessing the impact of the latest technical developments in IP-surveillance:52% of respondents think that improvements in quali...

From 4th to 9th March 2008 it is once again time.  CeBIT, the world's most comprehensive showcase of digital technology, will open its gates again in Hannover, Germany.  Regensburg based CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier will also participate together with MBB Gelma GmbH in Hall 6, stand B24. Dallmeier, the leading global supplier of network-based video surveillance systems, has been dealing with the development and production of high-quality comprehensive solutions for the CCTV/IP area for...

The Norbain Group recently announced the creation of an operation in the Benelux region. The trading companies, called Norbain Nederland BV and Norbain Belgium SA/NV, will provide Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg with the very best levels of service and technical support for which Norbain is renown.Headed up by General Manager Eric Vanseuningen, the operation's head office and distribution centre is based within Breda (NL).  It is anticipated that the 10 person strong team will double in size...

Milestone Systems, leading developer of open platform IP video management software, recently held its bi-annual ‘MIPS' event in Puerto Rico.  Several hundred security industry professionals gathered to learn about the latest in digital surveillance solutions and future strategies.  Network camera manufacturers and integrated software solution partners were honoured with awards, and the company's 35,000th customer installation was celebrated.The Milestone Integration Platform Symp...

Panasonic System Solutions Europe has announced a distribution partnership with Scott & O'Shea, Ireland's largest independent distributor of CCTV.Based in Dublin, Scott & O' Shea has partnered with Panasonic System Solutions Europe to drive the sales of Panasonic products across the whole of Ireland, including the entire range of CCTV products; both analogue and IP, NMStage digital signage software and medical cameras.Craig Wilkinson, Technical Sales Director of Scott and O' Shea, commen...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP video solutions for security, surveillance, and remote monitoring applications, recently announced it has opened a new regional sales office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.  The opening of the Dubai office underscores the company's success in the Gulf region, establishing key vendor partnerships and participating in marquee projects such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Falcon Highway, Asian Games Qatar, and the Rastanura projec...

IndigoVision will be showing for the first time a number of new products and enhancements for its integrated IP video solution at ISC West in Las Vegas, booth #7087.  These will include new additions to its popular IP dome range, a 4-channel transmitter/receiver rack and a major upgrade to its NVR capability.IndigoVision's new internal and external vandal resistant fixed IP domes are high-end professional CCTV cameras that incorporate a Sony EXview HAD CCD Sensor and the company's clas...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has awarded Irish security installer MTS Security its Best New Partner Award 2007 at its recent partner conference held at Sopwell House, St Albans.  Dublin-based MTS Security had expertise in access control and intruder alarms before building expertise in IP-Surveillance deployments over the last two years. MTS Security decided to make a commitment to IP-Surveillance following attendance at an AXIS Academy training session in 2006.&n...

EverFocus Electronics Corporation kicked off the New Year with its very first National Sales Meeting held in Pasadena, CA, on January 29-30, 2008.  Nothing captures the essence of EverFocus better than the theme of this year's National Sales Meeting: "One Vision, One Focus."   Hosted by Joe Troiano, new Senior Vice President of EverFocus, this event brings together EverFocus Regional Sales Managers and key personnel, and 33 manufacturer's Sales Professionals with area co...

From 22nd to 24th January 2008 it was once again time. The International Casino Exhibition ICE, one of the most prestigious exhibitions for the gaming and gambling industry worldwide, opened its gates again in London.  Regensburg based CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier also participated again, this time with a new stand design.Adhering to the motto "CCTV/IP security solutions for casinos: diversity and integration", Dallmeier showed its complete product range.  A particular highli...

Axis Communications, the global leader within network video, has collected the prestigious IP User Group product innovation award for the AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera.  The IP User Group award is nominated and voted for by thousands of IP User Group members across the globe to recognise innovation within IP-based security technology.The award was presented at the IIPSEC 2008 awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Coventry.  The AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera features many groundbreaking innova...

Panasonic System Solutions Company, a leader in professional video surveillance solutions, continues their thought leadership and consultative business with end users by offering substantial informational and educational resources via Steve Surfaro, Group Manager and Strategic Technical Liaison.  In high demand as a speaker and educator, Steve brings his tremendous experience and expertise to bear on a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of video surveillance.Steve's schedule of we...