IP security & surveillance news
March Networks, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that it will collaborate with Sun Microsystems, Inc. to jointly market scalable, end-to-end IP video surveillance solutions to enterprise organizations across North America.The solutions combine intelligent video management software and systems from the March Networks VideoSphere portfolio with purpose-built Sun Fire x64 servers. They enable organisations to deploy advanced sur...
Following on from the success at the North East Business Awards where its AEGIS Intelligent-IR illuminator won both the Product Innovation and Technology categories, Derwent is celebrating again with the news that AEGIS has made it to the last six in the prestigious CCTV Product of the Year Award category at IFSEC 2008. Derwent also joins select nominees in the Access Control Product of the Year Award with REG-SENTRY™, the company's first automated vehicle access control system b...
Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue for the quarter advanced to $10.5 million, an increase of 19% compared to the same quarter last year. Gross profit increased to $6.5 million, up 31% for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Operating expenses were $5.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $5.0 million in the first quarter of...
Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2008 to highlight the quantum leap in capability of its NetVu Connected CCTV systems from High Definition CCTV to major video management developments which are designed to dramatically enhance the experience of end users operating the company's systems.Revolutionary new user interface designs being unveiled by Dedicated Micros for IFSEC 2008 include an on-screen 'Point&Go' PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) control capability - a key feature...
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has appointed a new managing director of Axis Communications (UK) Ltd after the current UK & Ireland managing director, Steve Gorski, has been appointed US distribution and channel manager, based in the Axis' US regional office in Boston. The new positions will be effective on 19 May 2008.Doyle hails from leading retail technology group TAG Company Limited, a specialist in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and management info...
On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI), and Splinternet Holdings, Inc., join to offer newly integrated products On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI), and Splinternet Holdings, Inc., recently announced an alliance under which the companies will work together to support each other's newly integrated product offerings in the security marketplace.In the integrated systems, security cameras move their focus to the location where radiation is detected by Splinternet's G...
Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced that Anixter has won the Distributor Partner of the Year award and Norbain won the Best UK Distributor Award. The awards were presented at Axis's annual Distributor Conference on 9th - 11th April, which was held at Forte Village, Sardinia, and attended by 127 customers from more than 30 countries. The conference's central theme was "Welcome to a new world of video surveillance". During th...
Datacom will market and support EVT's line of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Networked Video Recorders (NVRs) in the USCompanies showcased open-architecture video management software at ISC West 2008DataCom Systems Inc., a leader in surveillance and monitoring solutions, today announced a new partnership with EVT, a provider of video management software. Datacom will market and support EVT's line of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Networked Video Recorders (NVRs)...
Dedicated Micros, part of AD Group, is pleased to announce that NetVu Console, a powerful remote CCTV viewing station, has won a prestigious US award.During the ISC West 2008 show in Las Vegas, NetVu Console received the New Product Showcase (NPS) award - sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) - in the Monitoring category.The innovative NetVu Console offers installers and end users a non-PC-based alternative to remote viewing and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) control of CCTV cameras over the...
Mitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of advanced security solutions, will be exhibiting once again at this year's IFSEC, one of the industry's leading events.At this year's exhibition, Mitsubishi will be unveiling for the first time in the UK a new range of MPEG-4 digital security recorders as well as a selection of IP cameras, alongside Mitsubishi's highly regarded JPEG2000 DVR range, LCD display panels, large format DLP™ display wall solutions and...
Pelco, a leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, will display several new additions to its product line at IFSEC 2008 in Birmingham, England. The following new products - and many more - will be on display at the Pelco stand, number 8030, Hall 6, May 12-15. Listed below are a few of the new products that you will see at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the...
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that for the second year running it is presenting at the Video Content Analysis Conference organised by IMS Conferences. Recognised as the only conference dedicated to the topic of video analytics, the conference will explore the use of video analytics in both security and business intelligence applications.Taking place in Orlando on April 23-24 at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, the...
Orsus, the pioneer in the field of situation management, with a new holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, has announced a strategic partnership with ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, to provide the full benefits of a situation management solution with video analytics from ioimage.As a result of this partnership, Situator from Orsus fully supports intelligent video encoders and IP cameras from ioimage. This alliance also enables those...
Vicon's stand (#17057) at IFSEC 2008 will feature a multi-monitor video wall simulating a traditional control room environment but displaying live and playback video from both network and analogue sources via a Virtual Matrix."Visitors to our stand will have the opportunity to see the power and flexibility of our Virtual Matrix solution which combines the functionality of a traditional matrix switching system with all the advantages of digital video management," said Chris Wall, V...
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, recently announced the appointment of John Whiteman as Vice President and General Manager of ioimage North America. Whiteman brings to ioimage more than 20 years of experience in the security industry and a strong senior level management background. His expertise reaches into the commercial, transportation, government, and homeland security markets, where he established numerous business relationships workin...
Samsung Techwin has joined the Milestone Systems' Manufacturers Alliance Programme. This initiative will facilitate cooperation between the two companies to develop Milestone Milestone XProtect support for Samsung Techwin's network surveillance products.During 2008 Samsung Techwin will be introducing a wide range of innovative IP cameras and other network CCTV products which will provide customers with the ability to take full advantage of the benefits offered by Video over IP.&n...
During the course of IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be holding a series of seminar sessions on the use and future of IP video surveillance given by Dr Bob Banerjee, Product Marketing Manager for IP video products.During the seminars, Dr. Banerjee will provide his perspective on several topics, including the benefits of open systems, the most effective architectures for typical IP video surveillance installations, and important aspects of the demo, spec and quote cycle for these solution...
Axis Communications' network cameras will be installed on trains in Norway. Axis' partner, ESP Group, a systems integrator which specialises in intelligent video surveillance, has received an order for a security solution from Norway's state railway company, NSB. Initially the order comprises around 3,200 AXIS 209FD-R and AXIS 221 network cameras with a potential for additional installations. Axis network cameras are a key part of a solution to improve on-board security for NSB...
Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will be introducing a range of new generation network video products at IFSEC 2008 (Hall 20, stand 15045) with the first chance in Europe to see two new network cameras and two new video encoders which support the latest H.264 compression technology. Axis will be demonstrating its new generation of network video products on its stand at IFSEC 2008, with a range of products, which support H.264 compression technology. ...
Panasonic's award winning System Solutions Division is once again a leading figure on the IFSEC floor plan this year from 12th to 15th May in Birmingham. Its striking stand can be found at 12072 in Hall 20, with an exciting array of new products on display. Significant additions to the acclaimed i-Pro range will be showcased including the WV-NS950 and WV-NW960 indoor and outdoor Colour Network Dome cameras; equipped with intelligent surveillance performance and high image quality including...
Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it will exhibit the very latest developments within its proven range of Nextiva IP video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2008 on stand 13031 in hall 20 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK on 12-15 May 2008.Verint will demonstrate the latest features of its Nextiva Video Management software, including CamAlert, an advanced analytics application that delivers automated alerts when cameras are blocked or out of focus.Verint will highlight its end-to-end analytics-...
Nigel Petrie, Chairman of CCTV specialist AD Group, has started out on an epic fundraising 'Coast to Coast' bike ride to build an African school. Nigel has set his sights, for his sponsored cycle, on a challenging route from Biarritz on the French Atlantic coast to Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain - 630 kms in total - including traversing the towering Pyrenees Mountains.Nigel is aiming to raise enough money, through his two-wheeled efforts, to fund a much needed school in Gamb...
Sony is entering the megapixel marketplace with several new additions to its line-up of IP-based security network cameras, announced today at the 2008 International Security Conference (ISC) West show. Sony's first megapixel cameras include the SNC-DM110 Megapixel Normal mini-dome, SNC-CM120 Megapixel CS mount Day/Night, and the SNC-DM160 Megapixel Rugged Day/Night mini-dome models. Each of the megapixel cameras will feature advanced complementary colour progressive scan CCDs with Son...
Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the introduction of a new generation of network video products built upon Axis' in-house developed ARTPEC-3 chip. This new generation of products includes the H.264 video compression standard which is more cost efficient and will simplify deployment and management of large systems.With the introduction of a new generation of network video solutions, Axis takes video surveillance to new heights. ...
Optelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced the launch of its new comprehensive line of video cameras at the 2008 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 2 - 4).The introduction of these cameras strengthens Optelecom-NKF's position as a leading force in the global IP Surveillance market, enhancing the Company's reputation as an innovator of networked video solutions and game-changing video codecs and network video recorders.The new...
On stand 16117 at IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Seen for the first time in the UK will be the Bosch Divar MR, a new generation CCTV management technology that combines the very highest quality digital video recording with the ability to view and control cameras, handle alarms and monitor device status - all through a common interface.The Di...
March Networks™, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cieffe S.p.A. and its related company, Insignis Technologies S.r.l. Cieffe, based in Milan, Italy, develops high performance IP video surveillance solutions used by leading European financial institutions and a number of high profile airport, government and commercial industrial clients for mission-critical security applications...
Sony recently announced it will be unveiling for the first time in Europe, its latest offering to the security market. From IP to analogue, indoor to outdoor, minidome to box cameras, and now megapixel models, Sony is able to offer its customers a choice of products to suit any application. "Building on the success of Sony's existing security portfolio, the additional models have been introduced to afford customers and specialist Sony dealers even greater choice to suit their in...
Attendees of ISC West in Las Vegas will see firsthand the innovation built into Bosch's IP products: this embedded technology enables our products to make independent decisions before sharing information with an operator or other devices on the network.Attendees can experience the advanced technology in Bosch CCTV cameras by taking part in an IP camera challenge at the company's booth. Participants will be tasked with "stealing" an object from a staged scene under video surveilla...
At IFSEC 2008, Dallmeier, a leading developer and manufacturer of digital CCTV solutions, will launch the VMC-1 "Eagle" (Video Management Centre), a Security Control Centre consisting of a keyboard, joystick, jog-shuttle and monitor. As a result of user product research, the numerous outstanding features of the VMC-1 "Eagle" ensure the efficient operation of even complex video security systems without operator fatigue or loss of concentration. James Walker, Managing Dir...
