IP security & surveillance news

PSIA to demonstrate PLAI specification at ISC West 2015

In addition to demonstrating functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits Join PSIA for this unique session featuring a live demo of the capabilities of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's new Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification at ISC West 2015. In addition to demonstrating current functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits such as:...

LILIN to launch Intelligent Video Surveillance camera line up at Secutech India 2015

LILIN IVS series IP cameras offer a variety of detection features to provide detailed situational awareness A 35-year-old global IP camera manufacturer, LILIN, is launching a new line up of Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) cameras at Secutech India from March 12th to March 14th in Mumbai, India. The IVS series of IP cameras offer a variety of detection features to provide the user with detailed situational awareness – including Advanced Motion Detection, Tripwire Det...

Bosch releases IP 2000, IP 4000 & IP 5000 camera families for small & medium-sized organisations

The recent release of the IP 2000, IP 4000 and IP 5000 camera families from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. creates a comprehensive portfolio of IP cameras that make it easy for small and medium-sized organisations to set up professional surveillance solutions. With these cost-effective cameras, Bosch raises the bar and sets new standards in security and data management for everyday surveillance situations, including schools, hospitality sites, retail shops, commercial buildings and more. The IP 5...

Intersec 2015: BSIA members experience positive response

The BSIA-organised UK Pavilion the focal point of the highest-ever turnout of UK companies The Intersec exhibition held in Dubai last month is fast becoming a must attend event for British security providers. Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its Export Council, who were there in force for the 17th year, report a high level of interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perim...

VIVOTEK IP816A-HP box network camera

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of the IP816A-HP, a professional 2-Megapixel box network camera with advanced image process technologies such as WDR Pro and SNV (Supreme Night Visibility) and several unique features, making it the perfect camera for monitoring traffic, and tunnels. Featuring WDR Pro, the IP816A-HP is able to provide superior visibility in environments with high contrast lighting conditions. WDR Pro allows the IP816A-HP to capture both the dark and bright parts of an i...

iPolis Mobile supports SD card playback from Samsung Techwin cameras

iPolis Mobile for Android & Apple iOS devices has been upgraded and can now support playback directly from SD cards inserted into Samsung Techwin cameras. The added flexibility offered by this enhancement to the iPolis Mobile app is likely to be of particular interest to users who wish to remotely retrieve recorded video of specific incidents captured by a small number of cameras installed in their home or working environment, as it negates the need for a DVR or NVR to record and store the...

ASUSTOR upgrades its Surveillance Center to version 2.2

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that Surveillance Center has officially upgraded to version 2.2. All ASUSTOR NAS users with surveillance needs are welcome to download and experience this new version firsthand. Surveillance Center 2.2 supports the ONVIF Profile S (2.4.1) standard protocol, which makes it compatible with all Profile S certified camera products. Additionally, newly added interactive electronic maps provide a visual method f...

TRI-ED offers AXIS Communications products in the US

TRI-ED will offer AXIS network cameras, including dome, PTZ dome, thermal network cameras and video encoders TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is proud to announce that AXIS Communications products are now available in all of its U.S. locations. AXIS is a market leader in network video and has been a very strong catalyst in the migration from analogue to digital video surveillance. AXIS offers network video solutions for professional installations, and its products and solutions are...

I-View launches Ex-Ether IR bullet network camera

I-View Long distance network camera, an all-in-one design which not only solve distance problem but also reduces costs. The long distance transmission The long distance which able to transmit signals for a longer distance over existing coaxial cable and via single UTP cable. I-View’s Ex-Ether® IR Bullet Network Camera delivers Ethernet/PoE up to 600 meters distance still using UTP or coax cable. It’s good for installers because of the flexibility and convenience functions make...

iOmniscient low resolution cameras for automated recognition

"The better the sensors, the better a human can see," agrees Dr Rustom Kanga, CEO of iOmniscient. "However high resolution cameras require more computing power, bandwidth and storage”. His company has therefore ensured they can do very comprehensive analytics with very low resolution cameras using higher resolution selectively only when it is necessary for automated recognition. For instance if a bag is abandoned in a very busy location where it is significantly obscured by passersby, iOm...

Henk Jan Spanjaard appointed as A10 Networks Vice President of EMEA Sales

Henk Jan Spanjaard will oversee sales activities, including channel partnerships across the region A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, recently announced the appointment of Henk Jan Spanjaard as vice president of EMEA Sales. In this role, Henk Jan Spanjaard will oversee sales activities, including channel partnerships across the region. Spanjaard is a seasoned industry veteran, with over 20 years’ experience working in computer storage, secu...

Counter Terror Expo 2015 adds World Terror Congress to programme

Visitors of upcoming edition of CTX will see range of pioneering products for Police & Special Forces Counter Terror Expo is the leading international event which addresses the growing and diverse threat posed by terrorism. The next edition of CTX will take place 20-21 April at Olympia London. The preeminent CTX conference agenda will set out the current, highly volatile, security climate, identify vulnerabilities and discuss comprehensive methods to tackle the threat...

Bosch Security receives factory certification for integration of IP cameras with Lenel NVR 7.1

Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for interfacing its IP cameras with the Lenel® Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.1. Operators can view live and recorded video from Bosch IP cameras using Lenel NVR 7.1 and can control and configure the cameras from within the Lenel OnGuard® access control system. In addition, the ruggedised MIC IP 7000 HD pan-tilt-zoom cameras have been newly certified.  “Bosch has completed required fact...

HABC launches security qualifications specific to Scotland following SIA review

These training programmes are revised to meet the new learning outcomes and assessment criteria A new suite of security qualifications specific to Scotland has been launched by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance ("HABC") for learners hoping to become licensed security operatives. The introduction of the new qualifications comes after one of the largest ever reviews into learning in the sector by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), followed by the introduction of si...

ISC Singapore awarded Security Agency license status

The new license enables ISC to offer a portfolio of services to events and venues across Singapore Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC Group) has announced that ISC Singapore has been awarded Security Agency license status, enabling the company to offer its full portfolio of security and crowd management services in the country. This important milestone is another step on the journey taken when the company expanded into Asia in 2013. Since then, ISC Singapore has bee...

Arecont Vision announces Mark Roach as Regional Sales Manager for Mountain States in USA

Mark Roach will have responsibility for Colorado,  Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, today announced that Mark Roach has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the Mountain States. Roach is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and will have responsibility for Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. “Mark’s strong sales background in account management and new...

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe 2015 to open with a Ministerial keynote presentation

Minister Opstelten will provide a strategic overview from the political position to the country's and Europe's changing position on security The opening of the 2nd Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe conference will see Mr Ivo Opstelten, Minister for Security and Justice of The Netherlands, deliver an opening keynote presentation. Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe will take place on 4th & 5th March 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Den H...

AVer’s video conferencing systems accredited with MIT Smile logo by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs

All AVer video conferencing systems provide a one-touch recording function AVer’s point to point and multipoint video conferencing systems, entirely developed, designed and manufactured in Taiwan, have been granted the right to bear the MIT Smile logo by Taiwan’s (the Republic of China’s) Ministry of Economic Affairs. AVer is honored to receive this acknowledgement of the role its video conferencing systems play in maintaining Taiwan’s reputati...

LILIN adds IP surveillance products showroom and training centre in their Sydney office

The new training center features a wide range of LILIN network cameras, NVRs and system integrations with Control4 & CRESTRON At the recent Security Exhibition and Conference Show in Melbourne, LILIN Australia was inundated with visitors and prime enquiries, so much so that it became necessary to build a modern showroom / training centre within the Sydney office. The design was the inspiration of Graham Madden, Director of LILIN Australia and features a wide range of LILIN...

Matrix Comsec to launch access control panel and readers at Secutech India 2015

Matrix will showcase its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions Matrix Comsec a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions is participating in a leading trade fair for Safety & Security –Secutech India 2015 for the fourth time. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Here at this event, Matrix will la...

DVS releases product catalogue in printed format due to high customer demand

DVS has quickly established itself as one of Europe’s most successful multi-brand distributors of electronic surveillance products Following September’s digital only catalogue trial, DVS have had many requests from customers to go back to a printed format. So as requested, DVS present their new catalogue available in print. Formed in 2003 DVS has quickly established itself as one of Europe’s most successful multi-brand distributors of electronic surveill...

TDSi supports the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat It’ fundraising day

TDSi supported the event raising awareness about health issues The team at integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi recently supported the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat It’ fundraising day by wearing red and enjoying a fine selection of red food.   Embracing the spirit of the event, the TDSi team members each came wearing a red item of clothing (donating £1 each to do so) and enjoyed a delicious selection of red-coloured fo...

World Counter Terror Congress to be held along with Counter Terror Expo at London Olympia

Prominent figures in counter terrorism are set to gather this April at the World Counter Terror Congress Prominent figures in counter terrorism are set to gather this April at the World Counter Terror Congress. Held in conjunction with Counter Terror Expo at London Olympia 21-22 April, the event will see senior representatives from the Home Office, GCHQ, Parliament, NATO and the Metropolitan Police join globally recognised experts from leading academic and research institu...

LILIN Americas IPCO122 covert surveillance camera for ATMs, retail outlets and indoor locations

LILIN Americas, the US entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN, recently introduced a covert surveillance camera that enables the capture of high-definition video at ATMs, retail outlets, and other indoor locations while maintaining a low-profile presence to not tip off criminals. Building on over three decades of leadership and innovation from LILIN, the new IPC0122 IP camera gives users a flexible monitoring solution that can be accessed on-site with a monitor, by way of an SD card, or remote...

VIVOTEK launches three PoE extenders for long-distance surveillance

In its ongoing efforts to provide the market with simpler and easier implementation of long-range surveillance systems, VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of its three new PoE extenders: the 4-port indoor PoE extender, AP-FXC-0400; the 1-port outdoor PoE extender, AP-FXC-0150; and 2-port outdoor PoE extender, AP-FXC-0250. When it comes to long-distance surveillance system construction, solving cable length limitation and power supply issues are always the biggest challenges for installer...

Integrated Systems Events takes majority share in invidis consulting Digital Signage Conference

ISE takes a majority share in respect to its Digital Signage Conference, an annual event that takes place in Munich, Germany Integrated Systems Events, the company that produces the ISE exhibition, recently announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with invidis consulting to take a majority share in respect to its Digital Signage Conference, an annual event that takes place in Munich, Germany. The Digital Signage Conference, run in cooperation with trad...

INTERPOL World Congress to feature technology-driven security solutions from leading industry players

Congress will be held alongside the INTERPOL World Exhibition in Singapore (14 - 16 April 2015) Technology-driven security solutions developed by leading industry players will be presented at the INTERPOL World Congress, a knowledge sharing forum anchoring the inaugural INTERPOL World in 2015. With an emphasis on public-private partnerships, the Congress will feature forums on each of the four areas of focus – Cybersecurity, Safe cities, Border management and S...

IFSEC expands its team to continue to grow internationally

Peter Poole and Tristan Norman has been appointed as Sales Director and Head of Business Development Security & Fire, respectively IFSEC Global Security & Fire Portfolio is pleased to announce expansion plans to continue to grow the worldwide show IFSEC International. Peter Poole has been appointed as Sales Director and will be responsible for all commercial activity across the portfolio whilst leading the sales team and the network of global agents to continue to...

LILIN Americas launches iMEGAPRO IP cameras with on-board intelligent video surveillance analytics

LILIN Americas, an entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN serving North, Central and South America, today launched a new series of IP cameras featuring on-board Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) analytics, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the company’s IP portfolio. Six cameras will make up the new LILIN IVS iMEGAPRO™ Series, including indoor and outdoor models in bullet, dome and box form factors. “Cameras with On-board analytics create more manageable...

Samsung's Peter Ainsworth outlines how Open Platform technology is creating new era for video surveillance

Increased processing power of DSP chipsets in cameras has created more opportunities to add value with Open Platform The BBC News magazine recently published an article online under the heading, 'The end of the CCTV era?'. The piece reported that some local authorities are questioning if further investment in video surveillance can be justified. So, is this the end of a long period of sustained growth for the video surveillance industry? Peter Ainsworth, Head of Product and...