IP security & surveillance news

With continuous and rapid innovation, Dahua Technology’s HDCVI technology always manages to bring added values, higher resolution, and easier operation to users. This time, it brings simplicity by introducing PoC technology into its HDCVI products and solutions. Power over Coax (PoC) transmits both video and electrical power over a single coaxial cable, eliminates separate camera power supplies and further simplifies system deployment with true Plug & Play, benefiting Dahua customers...

Hanwha Techwin has appointed Keith Bardsley as Business Development Manager for the North of England. Keith will work closely with installers and system integrators in order to identify new opportunities for Wisenet video surveillance solutions and provide pre and post sales support for medium to large projects. Prior to joining Hanwha Techwin, Keith was a Regional Sales Manager for NW Systems Group, a systems integrator specialising in IP network based security solutions and he has also previo...

Arecont Vision®, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Pivot3, a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program™. Pivot3 HCI products will be available for testing in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ integration facility as part of the new agreement. Pivot3 data-intensive hardware “We are honoured to be part of the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program,” said Brandon...

Today's security environments are more complex and sophisticated than ever, with technology evolving rapidly. For those responsible for critical national infrastructure estates, it can be a challenge to navigate this technology minefield and select the right solutions that can deliver the best value. UK Security Expo 2017 Synectics, whose solutions protect cities, transport assets, energy and utilities projects, and high-security sites worldwide, finds a misconception can exist within some age...

At Intersec 2018 in Dubai, SeeTec will be presenting video management applications for a wide range of areas and industries. The focus will be on solutions, with the new SeeTec Cayuga R11 product version presented to customers and partners in themed areas covering various real-life inspired user scenarios. After having participated at the world’s leading trade fair for Security, Safety and Fire Protection on various booths of strategic partners in the past, SeeTec will for the very first-...

A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc., a provider of video security and technology integration specialising in the convergence of physical and IP video security, announced that the company will be hosting an exclusive security training event “Crisis In The Classroom” on December 1, 2017 as part of a series of educational security preparedness seminars hosted at A + Technology’s headquarters located at 1490 North Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore, New York. Prevent and respond...

From 21th to 23th January INTERSEC 2018 in Dubai will showcase the latest products in security, safety and fire protection. Bosch Security Systems will display its innovative security, safety and communications products on booth S1-I22, Saeed Hall 1.   Future of video security The IoT is changing the way we view video security, quite literally. Now, cameras need to be so much more than devices with which to simply capture images; they need to be far smarter than that. Today cameras a...

Johnson Controls introduces the latest version of its victor Video Management System and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVRs) from American Dynamics, taking functionality, performance and system security to the next level. Preventing evidence tampering The new victor Incident Locker provides a secure centralised repository to prevent the tampering of sensitive video evidence and maintain chain of custody. New end-to-end multicast functionality enables users to maintain visibility of their...

Razberi, the intelligent surveillance platform company, has integrated its CameraDefense™ cybersecurity software with Milestone XProtect® Corporate, enabling joint customers to manage and guard their video surveillance systems from a single user interface. Razberi CameraDefense automates and scales industry best practice cyber protections and monitors for risks to IP cameras and corporate networks. Cybersecurity best practices “Many of our customers use Milestone XProtect, so m...

GJD is delighted to announce that it features in the ‘Creating a Security Culture’ programme, introduced by national newsreader Natasha Kaplinksy. The Security Institute and ITN Productions partnered to produce the programme in a news and current affairs style. ‘Creating a Security Culture’ was launched at the Security Institute Annual Conference, on 3rd October 2017 at Armoury House in The City of London. Security affects everyone on a daily basis, the ‘Creating a...

A key component of technology integrations between security companies involves offering increased options and flexibility to customers. Users are always striving to gain the most relevant data and information from their devices in the most efficient manner, and when it comes to surveillance cameras and video management systems, enhanced collaborations are critical to take product performance to the next level. High-level integration That’s why Arteco has strengthened its partnership with...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has received Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) Certification confirmation for the integration of OnGuard® access control 7.3, 7.2 and 7.1 via Milestone XProtect Access 2017 R2. With this certification, Lenel customers using Milestone VMS can view and manage the OnGuard access control events from the XProtect user interface, improving their operational efficiency.   Prior to this integration, custo...

IDIS has debuted a powerful suite of features to bring critical failover capabilities and peace-of-mind to users of the company’s innovative technology offerings. Bringing together existing, improved, and new failover features, IDIS addresses multiple threats to crucial video surveillance operations with IDIS Critical Failover, a collection of five capabilities that strengthen the fault tolerance of your CCTV infrastructure. “If any part of video surveillance infrastructure fails, i...

Surveon Technology, the enterprise NVR solutions provider, has launched a new Cloud NVR Solutions which integrates Surveon NVR licence with Infortrend's cloud-integrated unified storage, EonStor GSe Pro Series, allowing partners to easily record and backup valuable data to the cloud. Aside from supporting iSCSI, NAS and JBOD expansion, Surveon Cloud NVR Solutions also allow partners to expand the storage capacity via cloud, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications such as SMB, healthca...

Arecont Vision®, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that PAR Products has joined the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner programme. PAR will complement the Arecont Vision sales team in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas in providing expert pre-sales assistance to end users, systems integrators, and distributors. Innovation, reliability and customer satisfaction “Tim Shiner and his team at PAR are proven, custo...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has appointed Kyle Kayler as its new West Coast Sales Director. Kayler will play an instrumental role in helping drive business opportunities for Oncam within the western United States. Previous roles and experience In his new position with Oncam, Kayler will spearhead the development of innovative sales solutions that result in new revenue streams. He will also focus efforts on maximising partner relationships...

Milestone Systems, the global provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), is optimising Middle East and African organisations in order to handle the rapid growth and great potential across the whole region. Community Manager appointmentOne in important change is the appointment of a Community Manager for the Middle East and Africa regions. Effective November 1st, Haider Mohammad took on the role as the company’s first Community Manager. Christian Ringler, Director M...

OPTEX Europe will be exhibiting for the first time at Sicurezza in Milan to showcase its wider range of detection and LED lighting devices. The portfolio on show will cover perimeter protection and security, as well as transportation safety devices and vehicle sensors – a perfect opportunity to meet the team and discuss new applications. OPTEX presence at Sicurezza Part of the OPTEX team present at the show will be Mark Cosgrave, Western Europe Divisional Manager for OPTEX EMEA and Sandr...

A business owner arrives at his office one morning to find a door open, windows broken, and property strewn about. After calling the police, he reviews the surveillance video: not much more than blurry images of indiscernible shapes here and there. A car’s headlights flicker across the scene. Then nothing. A night security officer hears an alarm, then sees a truck erratically driving away from a prohibited area. He calls in a report and requests law enforcement. After the area is secure,...

Dahua Technology, a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, announces the release of DSS Pro - its Windows-based VMS (Video Management System) product. Utilising an advanced modular design, DSS Pro is a powerful central management system featuring high flexibility, advanced scalability, and superior reliability. DSS Pro is a Security VMS Software developed by Dahua using Client Server(C/S) architecture. It enables the flexible deployment of multiple modules to meet customer...

Arecont Vision®, a manufacturer of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) have returned as part of the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program. SMC will once again work with Arecont Vision to cover the Great Lakes and Upper Mid-West Region, including the states of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South Dakota, northwestern Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Renewed...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced the results of an independent survey exploring how fraud, customer service and security perceptions are impacting U.S. banking consumer decisions. Key results from the survey, commissioned by March Networks and conducted by leading market research firm Ipsos earlier this year, reveal that 15% of consumers experienced fraudulent bank account activity in 2016. Banks and credit unions responded successfully, however, wi...

On October 30th, Seagate Technology LLC and Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. held a ceremony to commemorate ten years’ partnership at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center of China. Dahua Technology VP and General Manager of the Domestic Business, Mr. Zhang Wei, and Seagate Technology Global VP and President of China Region, Ms. Sun Dan, were present at the ceremony to celebrate their ten years’ partnership and join hands in riding the new wave of artificial intelligence in...

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, exhibited the latest in innovative technologies at the China Public Security Expo (CPSE), a large security exhibition in the Pan-Asia-Pacific region, 29th October – 1st November in Shenzhen. Continuing to solve real-world challenges and create value for end users in multiple vertical industries, Hikvision demonstrated its advanced technology in three main areas: Edge computing, Cloud services integration, and I...

Axis Communications, a provider of network video, has announced that the integration of 2N’s North American operations with Axis North America will be completed as of January 1, 2018. Axis 2N acquisition In 2016, Axis acquired 2N, a provider of IP-intercom, and this integration will help further expand 2N’s position in the U.S. and Canadian intercom market. Additionally, aligning with 2N will help Axis accelerate growth in the quickly converging IP-Intercom market. 2N employees in...

Micron Technology, Inc. has announced a full portfolio of edge storage solutions for video surveillance that will enable new deployment models and reduce total cost of ownership for both commercial and enterprise use cases. The new industrial-grade microSD products will be available in 2018 and will leverage Micron's 3D NAND technology, providing up to 256GB of ultra-high-density storage. Freedom in video surveillance design Micron's new solutions give system designers unprecedented freedom in...

Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will join four world-class technology partners at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) this week, from the 14th-16th November, to showcase its latest community safety initiatives and security software solutions used in today’s modern city environments to help ‘Protect the Everyday’. Committed to increasing public safety and collaboration inside cities and commu...

Arecont Vision, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Ipsotek, a provider of scenario-based video analytics, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. “Participating in the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program is natural fit for Ipsotek,” said Bill Flind, Ipsotek Chief Executive. “The excellent image quality from the Arecont Vision cameras allows the VISuite to apply multiple behavioral descriptions simultaneously or i...

Hikvision USA Inc., the North American leader in award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is slated to host two interactive educational sessions at ISC East, the Northeast’s largest security industry event, to be held from Nov. 15–16, 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Hikvision will showcase the latest in video surveillance technology at the event. AI technology The educational sessions include - ‘Introducing TurboHD 4.0: Efficient, High-Resolu...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October, providing an update to members on the accomplishments of ONVIF in 2017 and its outlook for the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the final release of Profile A in 2017 and the ongoing development of Profile T for advanced video streaming, activities which are enabling the growing prevalence of the nearly 9,000 ONVIF conformant products in bid and...