IP security & surveillance news

Axis acquires video analytics provider Cognimatics to strengthen retail offering

Cognimatics’ products are well-known, with a successful track record in the retail sector Axis Communications has announced the acquisition of Cognimatics, a leading provider of store optimisation solutions targeting the retail sector. Cognimatics’ technology is used for people counting, queue measurement and occupancy estimation. The addition of Cognimatics’ knowledge and technology strengthens Axis’ solution offering in the fast-growing retail market...

Hikvision USA honours children of first responders with ESA Youth Scholarship

The ESA Youth Scholarship provides funds to recent high school graduates whose parents are first responders Hikvision USA, North American provider of CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is a supporting the Electronic Security Association (ESA) Youth Scholarship. With co-contributors DMP and Monitronics, Hikvision is making it possible for ESA to provide college scholarships to two recent high school graduates whose parents are first responders.  ESA Youth Scholarship...

LTV presents flexible solutions for video surveillance applications

LTV's security cameras' satin matt finish is produced with modern and environmentally friendly coating systems Customer focus LTV customers profit from extensive and individual advisory and support, starting with their first order. The product range is supplemented by services including project planning, technical support and training opportunities. LTV makes sure that customers will get a specific individual offer which suits their needs, property and budget. Special reque...

Sony to showcase latest 4K IP video solutions at IFSEC 2016

Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K At IFSEC 2016, Sony will be showcasing its latest range of IP video solutions to show visitors how video surveillance and monitoring in 4K delivers more detail and extra intelligence in cities, transport hubs, commercial and industrial environments. Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K, providing crystal cle...

Viakoo joins Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme

Viakoo provides Operational Intelligence for IP-based physical security environments like access control and video Arecont Vision®, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Viakoo, an Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) company, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme. Arecont Vision-Viakoo partnership to benefit customers “Video surveillance is one of the most important aspects to a critical infrastructure compa...

Hikvision launches new PanoVu Series panoramic cameras

The PanoVu series is designed for large-scale security monitoring applications such as stadiums, city centres, and airports Hikvision, supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, introduces its new PanoVu Series Panoramic Cameras. The cameras provide 180- and 360-degree, distortion-free, ultra-high-definition video, seamlessly integrating video from multiple sensors in one unit. Add to this the PanoVu's powerful Smart Tracking abilities, linkage to PTZ an...

Videalert appoints Jonathan Hector as Business Development Manager

Jonathan Hector has over 30 years’ engineering experience with major UK-based organisations Videalert, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of traffic enforcement and management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hector as Business Development Manager. In this new role he will be responsible for developing business opportunities with customers and partners as well as providing technical support for deployments of Videalert solutions.  He will al...

Veracity appoints Ian Garden to strengthen IT distribution sector

Ian Garden's experience in sales of network equipment, wireless devices and IP cameras will help Veracity in their sales goals Veracity, a provider of solutions that aim to solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, is strengthening its team with experienced IT distribution business development staff. The recent appointment of Tony Lannon, who is now joined by Ian Garden, will help Veracity achieve that aim. Ian’s business development role...

Arecont Vision promotes Sanjit Bardhan to Vice President, Middle East, Africa, and India

Under Sanjit’s leadership, MEAI has become one of the fastest growing and most important regions for Arecont Vision Arecont Vision has announced the promotion of Sanjit Bardhan to Vice President, Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI). “Under Sanjit’s leadership, MEAI has become one of the fastest growing and most important regions for Arecont Vision,” said Scott Schafer, Executive Vice President, Arecont Vision. “We fully expect that with his new...

Axis Communications acquires leading IP intercom provider 2N

The 2N acquisition addresses the growing IP video intercom market and strengthens Axis’ solution offering Axis acquires 2N, the number one company in IP intercom. The acquisition addresses the growing IP video intercom market and further strengthens Axis Communications’ solution offering. 2N is the number one player in the field of IP intercom, and also operates in other areas, for example IP audio and IP lift intercom. The company has well-established sales chann...

2016 All-over-IP Expo offers new topics, new brands and new speakers to attract new visitors

All-over-IP Expo invests into developing innovative content to ensure that exhibitors capture new sales leads Annually, All-over-IP Expo invests into developing innovative content to ensure that exhibitors capture new sales leads. 35.9% visitors to All-over-IP Expo in 2015 indicated they were first-time visitors to the show, while the event attracted 4216 attendees well informed in advance about the brands on display, global guests and speakers, new products, cutting-edge-topi...

VIVOTEK to present H.265, retail and city surveillance solutions alongside partnerships at IFSEC 2016

VIVOTEK launched its Solution Integration Alliance (SIA) programme to effectively cooperate with global partners VIVOTEK, a leading IP surveillance provider, has announced that it will unveil its innovative vertical surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2016, taking place June 21st to 23rd in ExCel London. Located at booth E555, VIVOTEK will present its latest H.265 solutions, retail solutions, city surveillance solutions, and strategic partnerships with AxxonSoft, Genetec, Milesto...

Axis Communications and Nedap Security Management on why open standards and flexible IP solutions are important for security

Axis and Nedap emphasise the need to uncouple software from hardware in order to respond faster to changes Both Axis and Nedap feel the importance of a scalable and flexible security solution for the end user. Daren Lang, Regional Manager Business Development Northern Europe at Axis Communications and Daryn Flynn, Business Development Manager UK at Nedap Security Management discuss how this can be achieved and emphasise the need to uncouple software from hardware in order to r...

DSC PowerSeries Neo 1.2 offers new dimensions in residential and commercial security

PowerSeries Neo is designed for busy small to mediumcommercial and residential customers and their installers Tyco Security Products introduces DSC’s PowerSeries Neo version 1.2, an integrated, feature-rich hybrid security platform that serves users’ needs now and into the future. PowerSeries Neo offers the reliability of a hard-wired security system with the flexibility, scalability and advanced features provided by its PowerG wireless intrusion technology. H...

Redvision appoints security industry leader Dermot Grace as MD

Dermot will continue to grow sales in both domestic and international security markets Redvision is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Grace as its new managing director. Dermot will continue to grow sales in both domestic and international security markets for the successful UK CCTV manufacturer. Security industry experience Dermot brings with him a wealth of security industry experience. As sales director for Norbain, Dermot played a pivotal role in growing the...

Digi Security Systems designs and deploys integrated electronic security systems for corporate environments

Digi offers completely integrated solutions for corporate environments Digi Security Systems, a leading provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that its integrated electronic security solutions for large corporations feature centralised management across a geographically dispersed footprint. Digi offers completely integrated solutions for corporate environments, including IP video, video analytics and business intelligence, electronic access control and i...

Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program adds security and life safety communications manufacturer Talkaphone

Talkaphone products are integrated with Arecont Vision cameras in a wide variety of verticals and applications Arecont Vision has announced that Talkaphone, a manufacturer of emergency call box products, is now part of the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Talkaphone products are integrated with Arecont Vision cameras in a wide variety of verticals and applications including parks and open spaces, schools, corporate campuses, parking lots and structures, and city stre...

ComNet next generation cost-effective dual input over SFP media converter

An exclusive Demux feature allows for port isolation, replicating two media converters over one fibre ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a three port media converter, the CNMC2+1SFP/M. This media converter features two TX input ports and a single SFP port for the users’ choice of fibre type, distance, connector type and speed.  The unit features por...

Recent Jakarta attacks and rising government security spending to boost Indonesia’s video surveillance market - 6Wresearch report

Indonesian government to deploy 6,000 security cameras in Jakarta which would spur the growth of the market Indonesia has remained one of the most promising markets for electronic security systems in Southeast Asian region. In overall Indonesian electronic security market, video surveillance systems have captured key share of the market pie. Rising security concerns, increasing government security spending, surging IT infrastructure and spending have led for the growth of vide...

360 Vision Technology appoints Marc Wesley as Southern Sales Manager

Marc brings a solid knowledge of IP and conventional CCTV system design and support to his new role 360 Vision Technology, the leading British CCTV design & manufacturing company, has announced the recruitment of Marc Wesley, who joins the company in the role of Southern Sales Manager. Expert CCTV knowledge With nearly 30 years' experience in the electronic security industry, Marc brings a solid knowledge of IP and conventional CCTV system design and support to his new r...

MOBOTIX appoints Kunihiro Koshizuka Of Konica Minolta to Supervisory Board

With its new strategic investor Konica Minolta, MOBOTIX aims at improving its leading camera technology In the course of the closing of the acquisition of a 65% stake in MOBOTIX by Konica Minolta, Inc. (“Konica Minolta”), Kunihiro Koshizuka, Director and Senior Executive Officer at Konica Minolta, was appointed as a new member of the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG. The Management Board of MOBOTIX AG is looking forward to working with Kunihiro Koshizuka, responsi...

All-over-IP Expo 2016: Call For Papers now open for global IT, surveillance and security vendors

All-over-IP Expo brings together major brands to ensure best marketplace for latest technology and innovation The Call For Papers for All-over-IP Expo 2016 is now open for global IT, surveillance and security vendors. With the show's product segments and this year's highlights, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved to increase brand awareness in Russia, position the brand as a technology leader on the local market, get professional media exposure, get instant feedb...

Exhibitors and visitors praise Secutech 2016 as leading trade destination for security professionals

Smart products, total security solutions and new technology applications were focus of Secutech 2016 Several exhibitors and visitors praised the 19th edition of Secutech, held 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, as a leading trade destination for the security profession and the preeminent platform for networking and interacting among OEMs, ODMs, partners, system integrators and buyers throughout the world. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Bus...

Hanwha Techwin Europe launches WiseNet Access ANPR camera solution for total vehicle access control

WiseNet SNO-6084R/ANP camera generates event notifications when an authorised vehicle number plate is recognised & these can be configured to trigger access control operations Hanwha Techwin Europe Ltd has launched a WiseNet Access camera solution which can be put to work straight out-of-the-box to provide total control of vehicle access. The WiseNet Access solution takes advantage of the long list of features incorporated in the open platform WiseNet SNO-6084R/ANP 2MP Fu...

Tyco’s new Total Security integrated solution for remote management of access control, IP video surveillance and intrusion detection in real-time

Available via a unified GUI, Total Security allows users to remotely manage more than 20 security tasks in real time, from anywhere on any Internet connected device Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), the leading security systems integrator, announced the availability of Total Security, a solution including access control, IP video surveillance and intrusion detection. Available via a unified graphical user interface (GUI), Total Security allows users to manage multiple securit...

Grundig’s new Connect IP, 3MP camera range sets industry standard for price and performance

The cameras are quick and simple to configure from Grundig’s new GRN range of NVRs, using an on-screen display Grundig Security’s new Connect IP, 3MP cameras come in vandal dome, flat dome and bullet camera housings. They feature an extended operating temperature range; comprehensive built-in analytics; intuitive set-up; extensive IR illumination distances; edge recording; and dual power support. Connect IP, 3MP camera range The Connect IP vandal dome has a 2...

Hikvision announces acquisition of Pyronix intrusion alarm security firm

Hikvision, the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Pyronix, the UK-based intrusion alarm security firm. Hikvision plans to apply Pyronix expertise and know-how in intrusion detection systems to its leading position in the video surveillance market. Hikvision UK growth plans Julie Kenny CBE DL, Founder of Pyronix, said: “This acquisition represents a huge opportunity for Pyronix, Rotherham, and the region. The foreign direc...

CIVSEC 2016’s Aviation and Airports Security seminar to highlight recent developments and future issues of the Indo-Asia-Pacific industry

Aviation and Airports Security Seminar will be an essential event for those involved in public safety & security at airports and airlines The increasingly complex challenges of aviation and airport security will be the subject of a timely and highly informative seminar at CIVSEC 2016. The event, presented by aviation industry security experts, will highlight recent developments and future issues that are unique to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The moderator will be the C...

ONVIF announces sponsorship of IFSEC 2016

 More than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s IFSEC International event ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it will be a sponsor of IFSEC International 2016 in London, 21st-23rd June, 2016, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s eve...

Vicon appoints Coaxial Systems Associates as new manufacturers’ representative to further expand sales presence in Florida and Caribbean

The appointment signals further strengthening of Vicon’s US sales presence in response to strong demand for its security solutions Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of Coaxial Systems Associates (Coaxial), a manufacturers’ representative firm covering the state of Florida and the Caribbean. This additiona...