IP security & surveillance news

BREAKING: Motorola to acquire Avigilon in billion dollar deal

Motorola Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance provider Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon’s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion ...

OnSSI Ocularis VMS 5.5 offers greater integrations and automated features

OnSSI announces the release of Ocularis 5.5, the latest update to the company’s industry leading Video Management Software (VMS) platform. Ocularis 5.5 includes new integrations and automation functions that increase overall performance and cost-efficiency. “This latest release of Ocularis provides a long list of new features and improvements that solve the emerging needs of users across a wide range of applications to deliver the latest functionality for enterprise level surveillan...

Hanwha's Wisenet WAVE Video Management System to support advanced features and on-board analytics

Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, announced Wisenet WAVE, a new VMS (Video Management System) designed to support the advanced features, and on-board video analytics that are unique to Hanwha cameras. Available immediately from Hanwha’s network of authorised distributors, Wisenet WAVE is ideally suited to meet the needs of customers looking for a reasonably priced and easy to use end-to-end video surveillance solution. A highly cust...

Oncam completes Milestone Solution certification of XProtect VMS

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has completed the retesting and documentation of its 360-degree solutions with Milestone XProtect open-platform IP video management software (VMS). The certification guarantees the interoperability of the tested solution with Milestone XProtect VMS and ensures users gain access to a proven system designed to increase awareness and enhance intelligence. Milestone XProtect Recording Server The Oncam video p...

Vanderbilt hires Alan Nydes as new Northeast Director of Sales to enhance sales team

Vanderbilt, provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has expanded the capabilities of its sales team through the appointment of Alan Nydes as Northeast Director of Sales. In his new position with Vanderbilt, Nydes will oversee the implementing and managing of sales activities in his target region, identifying new market opportunities and defining the actions required to build revenue. Access control and video security expert Nydes is an access control and video security expert with expe...

Dahua announces security equipment recovered by Vietnamese police illegally sold by smuggler dens

In November of 2017, the Vietnamese police seized a number of smuggler dens that had illegally sold Dahua security equipment while they were conducting "smuggling and counterfeiting" remediation operations. The smugglers allegedly conducted illegal smuggling and counterfeiting of popular brand products. After being informed of the incident, Dahua cooperated actively with the investigation of Vietnamese police, providing supports to technically identify the goods. Dahua equipment tampered Furt...

Matrix Comsec: Use of modern surveillance systems will bring down crime rate in retail sector

With theft rates at a high, the retail sector is one of the targets, as advancements in technology have resulted in evolved methods of committing crimes. In addition to this, outdated security systems leave no legitimate way for retailers to track the events taking place and receiving real-time notifications. In such circumstances, the chances of shoplifting are greater. Further, the possibilities of life-threatening smash-and-grab incidents make retailers as well as custome...

Eagle Eye Video API Platform augmented to support advanced system integration

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. has announced the enhancement of the Eagle Eye Video API Platform to support large scale deployments with advanced integration requirements. The Eagle Eye API Platform delivers a robust set of enterprise wide APIs for customers’ use in easily integrating storage, analytics, indexing, and 3rd party interfaces with both live and recorded surveillance video. The Eagle Eye Video API Platform can be used for integration, analysis, big data research, or the development...

Intersec 2018 focused on AI, robotics, security, safety and fire protection technologies

The latest trends in artificial intelligence and robotics in policing societies, along with major projects fuelling growth in the Middle East commercial security landscape, were among many talking points, as Intersec concluded its 20th edition in Dubai. Live demonstrations for attendees The world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection featured 1,337 exhibitors from 59 countries, while 29,532 visitors from 129 countries stopped by the Dubai International Convention...

Hikvision USA wins ADI Global’s 'Best Sales Support North America 2017' award

Hikvision USA Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance products and solutions, received the award for "Best Sales Support North America 2017" from ADI Global. "Hikvision strives to be the gold standard for service in the security marketplace," said Chris Zenaty, VP of sales for Hikvision North America. "Receiving ADI Global's 'Best Sales Support North America 2017' aw...

Vicon upgrades Starlight security cameras for effective low-light surveillance

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, introduces further enhancements in the Starlight technology cameras. Vicon’s new Starlight versions of the popular V940 IP camera series produces flawless full-colour video streams in near-dark lighting conditions. These lowlight cameras are offered in dome and bullet configurations with eye-opening ultra-high-sensitivity down to 0.002 lux (colour) and 0.0006 lux (...

Hikvision and Eagle Eye Networks launch SB-507 Video Surveillance Solution for Texas schools

Hikvision USA, Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and a major manufacturer of video surveillance products and solutions, and Eagle Eye Networks, the provider of cloud-based video surveillance solutions addressing the needs of businesses, schools, alarm companies, security integrators, and individuals, have announced a video surveillance solution that enables Texas school districts to immediately comply with the video surv...

IndigoVision introduces Control Center v15.1 for enhanced security

Security needs come in all shapes and sizes. From small to large installations, 10 to 10,000+ cameras, or basic security monitoring to pursuit mode or alarm escalation, there has never been more requirement for a security system to be flexible. Trusted since 1994 by over 15,000 installations globally, this latest release from IndigoVision gives you flexibility, with realigned software tiers, support for the soon-to-be-released BX130 8/16 Channel Encoder which enables easy migration of analogue...

Agent Vi signs VAD agreement with Canon Marketing Japan to provide security solutions

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), a global provider of video analytics solutions, has announced the signing of a Value-Added Distributor (VAD) agreement with Canon Marketing Japan, the marketer and provider of Canon Inc. products and solutions in Japan. Canon Marketing Japan will operate as a VAD throughout Japan for Agent Vi’s savVi on-premise video analytics platform, which features real-time event detection, video search and business intelligence applications. Already representing o...

Arecont Vision showcases PoE-enabled network video recorders at Intersec Dubai 2018

Arecont Vision, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the availability of the AV NVR all-in-one network video recorder series. The new AV NVR is on display at Intersec Dubai 2018, and is the first network video recorder to be offered by Arecont Vision. “Customers have increasingly requested that Arecont Vision provide them with an NVR platform for their small to mid-sized project requirements,” said Brad Donaldson, Vice President of Product Development, A...

Arecont Vision unveils MegaDome UltraHD IR dome camera at Intersec Dubai 2018

Arecont Vision, a manufacturer of IP-based megapixel cameras and technology, has unveiled the newest member of the MegaDome feature-rich camera series. The new MegaDome UltraHD camera is on display here at Intersec Dubai 2018, in stand A11. “The MegaDome family continues to lead the dome camera segment with the many features and capabilities built into this installer-friendly camera series that our customers have come to expect,” said Brad Donaldson, Vice President of Product Develo...

Promise Technology Inc. exhibit lineup of video surveillance solutions at Intersec Dubai 2018

Promise Technology Inc., developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, will be at Intersec Dubai 2018 from January 21st-23rd to showcase its latest video surveillance server and storage technology innovations. Promise is enhancing its portfolio of solutions for the surveillance ecosystem with the introduction of a cloud-based solution optimised for video surveillance workloads, new series of network video recorder (NVR) storage appliances, and a personal cloud storage device that i...

Pelco showcases partnerships, surveillance and security solutions at Intersec 2018

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a provider of surveillance and security, will exhibit their latest innovative solutions at Intersec 2018 in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visitors to Pelco’s stand will experience solutions for markets that are specifically engineered for the Middle East and Africa regions and that provide truly innovative and comprehensive solutions to customer challenges. Integration and partnerships Pelco is showcasing recent partnerships with t...

Avigilon launches Unusual Motion Detection (UMD) technology with AI search features

Avigilon Corporation, provider of security solutions, announced its latest innovation in video analytics capabilities with the launch of Avigilon Unusual Motion Detection (UMD) technology, available in its upcoming Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 6.8 video management software.  A new level of automation UMD is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology that brings a new level of automation to surveillance and is designed to reveal events that may have otherwise been missed. Without...

ULIS’ Thermal Activity Sensor enhances Irlynx’s smart buildings projects

ULIS, a manufacturer of innovative thermal sensors, announces that its Thermal Activity Sensor (TAS) for detecting true presence and people counting has been selected by Irlynx for integration in its advanced smart building device, People Sense. Irlynx will field test ULIS’ thermal sensor in several pilot studies it is undertaking with GE Digital, NEXITY and SNCF, among other smart occupancy and people counting projects linked to optimising open space areas and reducing building footprint....

NBM to support Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet video surveillance solutions

Wisenet IP video surveillance cameras and NVRs that are manufactured by Hanwha Techwin, are now available via NBM Technology Solutions, the specialist distributor of network products. As a result, system integrators installing Wisenet solutions will be able to benefit from the expertise of a value-added sub-distributor with over 25 years' experience in providing solutions for passive and intelligent active network systems. Hemel Hempstead-based NBM supply a comprehensive range of network relate...

Hikvision exhibits latest AI technologies at Intersec 2018

Hikvision, supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, exhibited the latest innovations in surveillance at Intersec 2018, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East region, January 21st – 23rd in Dubai, UAE. Artificial Intelligence has become the most trending technology in the security industry. This year, under the theme “AI+ Empowering Partners”, Hikvision will showcase a series of its latest and most advanced technological innovations wit...

Dahua Reliability Laboratory receives CNAS Certification

CNAS, China National Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment, is one of the most authoritative laboratory accreditation agencies in China. It is a national accreditation body approved and established by the National Accreditation Certification Board (CNCA), which features long investigation period, high requirement and strict standards, having a pivotal position in the field of certification. With advanced hardware equipment, qualified management level, excellent team quality and standard...

IDIS launches latest deep learning analytics and surveillance technologies at Intersec 2018

At Intersec, IDIS featured its award-winning flagship DirectIP technology platform, enhancements to popular stalwarts (including the DirectCX analogue offering and highly lauded IDIS Solution Suite modular video management software), and debut new technology, including new efforts in the area of deep learning, poised to redefine video surveillance as we know it for years to come. Specifically, IDIS highlighted the following innovations and latest technologies at Intersec 2018: A powerful ran...

Secutech 2018 to feature AI and IoT powered security solutions

The annual trade fair for the security industry, Secutech 2018, will once again be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan from 25 – 27 April 2018. Moving beyond traditional security devices and solutions, this edition will cover the most advanced security and safety, IoT, artificial intelligence, big data, intelligent video analytics and smart identity technologies from over 400 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. These companies will be grouped into seven intelligen...

Johnson Controls releases new exacqVision update with new features

Johnson Controls introduced the latest version of exacqVision video management system (9.0), which adds important features that help ensure the overall health of a customer’s security environment while providing tools that aid in faster mitigation of security events. exacqVision is well known for its focus on providing critical information on the health and performance of the VMS. This latest release brings that same attention to access control and intrusion panels, incorporating health a...

Galaxy Control Systems and LENSEC will launch new integration at Intersec 2018

Galaxy Control Systems, manufacturer of access control solutions, has announced a new integration between its access control products, Cloud Concierge and System Galaxy software, and the Perspective VMS® from LENSEC, a producer of IP video surveillance solutions. The integration will be officially launched at Intersec 2018, January 21-23, 2018 in Dubai, where Galaxy will exhibit at booth S1-C20. Monitor, detect and respond to security incidents The unique bi-directional integration between...

NSI releases new update for CCTV installations Code of Practice

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has launched a new edition of its CCTV code of practice – for the design, installation and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems - NCP 104 Issue 3. This edition includes guidance on protecting systems from cyber risks, and emphasises the importance of thoroughly assessing customer security risks and requirements when developing CCTV system design. Customer assurance Customers buying CCTV surveillance systems designed, installed and maintained t...

Veracity expands services in the Middle East with new Dubai offices and increased attendance at Intersec 2018

Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, returns to Intersec 2018 in Dubai with a larger company presence across three partner booths. Stronger customer relationships Since establishing its new office in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Veracity has developed stronger relationships with its customers, partners and its supply chain across the region, fuelling rapid growth. The office has responsibility for th...

Matrix launches SPARSH VP710 a Smart Video IP Phone

Matrix, a manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, is known for launching latest technological products at regular intervals. The company welcomed the year 2018 with addition of SPARSH VP710 – the Smart Video IP Deskphone in its product portfolio. Knowing that video calling and collaboration is becoming the need of the hour, Matrix has released the User Terminal for high level professionals. The User Terminal backed by robust IP network and two Gigabit Ethernet ports, bridges commu...