IP security & surveillance news
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released the newest Device Pack 7.4 for the XProtect portfolio of VMS products. This update adds another 20 percent new or updated device drivers to XProtect, since the monumental device pack 7.2 release in February when Milestone celebrated record support of 3,000 devices from more than 100 camera manufacturers. The XProtect Device Packs include optimised drivers that enable all the relevant capa...
Dot Hill Systems Corp., a trusted supplier of innovative, enterprise-class storage systems, recently announced immediate availability of its AssuredSAN™ 3004 line-up, the newest storage arrays based on the company’s proven RAIDarchitecture. The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition 3000 Series customers can take advant...
Net sales increased by 19 percent during the first half-year The second quarter Net sales increased by 22 percent during the second quarter to SEK 1,355 M (1,114). Net sales increased by 20 percent in local currencies. Operating profit increased to SEK 188 M (127), which corresponds to an operating margin of 13.8 percent (11.4). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 139 M (96). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.00 (1.38). The first half-year Net sales increased by 19...
Scott will be responsible for developing Oncam’s 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors Oncam, the security arm of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that Scott Brothers is joining the company and will be responsible for developing its pioneering 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors. Brothers has been passionate about all things retail since 1996, when he joined Sensormatic as part of its U.K. engin...
VIVOTEK announces its latest intelligent technologies and next-generation products, now part of VIVOTEK’s self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions. VIVOTEK's Executive Vice President, Steve Ma, asserts, "Social and economic development have led developed and developing countries to place focal attention on the building of smart cities. However, enhancing efficiency and improving quality of life are key prerequisites for realising a smart city. VIVOTEK has a high l...
WF Senate will become the main distribution channel for Y3K and its full range of HD CCTV and security products Croydon-based manufacturer and distributor of HD CCTV and security systems, Y3K, has recently announced a strategic distribution partnership with WF Senate, part of the Rexel Group, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and services. Under the terms of the new deal and following a successful trial, WF Senate will become the main distribution cha...
Global Gaming Expo Asia 2014 saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2014, organised by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, and held at the Venetian Macao, in Macau, S.A.R., People’s Republic of China, 20-22, May was a major success in its eighth year. The event saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees—an astounding 36 percent increase compared to the 2013...
The Maxxess and IDIS solution improves productivity, fills security gaps, and enforces compliance with standard operating procedures IDIS and Maxxess showcased powerful video and access control functionality on the IDIS stand at this year’s IFSEC International, in London’s Excel. Offering customers a compelling off-the-shelf security solution, the two companies have joined forces to seamlessly integrate DirectIP™ surveillance into the Maxxess eFusion™ s...
The purpose-built facility includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing space and dedicated Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) area Synectics has invested in a new 54,000 sq ft operational centre of excellence to provide industry-leading support for its global customer base. The development represents a key milestone in the company’s worldwide growth strategy – further enhancing Synectics’ ability to meet increasing demand for its high value integrated surveillan...
Milestone Systems we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group “On June 12th we finalised an agreement for Milestone Systems to be acquired by Canon Europe, in which it was defined that we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group. This deal closed and became a legal reality on July 7th. This is a major next step for both companies, and it makes me very proud that Canon - a respected global technology leader - has chosen t...
Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end IDIS DirectIP suite Recently, IDIS and Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, a specialist distributor of CCTV and access control have signed and announced a strategic alliance and distribution agreement during IFSEC International, at London’s ExCel. Under the appointment, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end DirectIP suite, and offer its customers the most comprehensive surve...
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently introduced a modular camera series, the AXIS F Network Series, that not only gives customers discreet surveillance solutions with HDTV 1080p video and Axis’ latest Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance for high image detail, but also great flexibility in choosing the lens form factor and viewing angle that are ideal for the installation. “AXIS F Series enables great flexibility and discreetness with superb...
Elmdene estimates you can lose half of the power that goes into a linear PSU simply due to the heat which is being radiated Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the quality and performance of power supply units for security and fire systems. With this in mind, the company is spotlighting five key things that purchasers shou...
The Dallmeier Amarok will travel with the Truck throughout the roadshow and demonstrate a mobile monitoring solution After its resounding successes in the last two years, the Panomera® Truck will take to the road in 2014 as well! Between the beginning of September and mid-October, the Dallmeier roadshow will make stops in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, France and Switzerland. Besides a completely new image for the Truck, this year will also see another début: The Dallme...
The Summit provides the opportunity to learn the challenging cyber security risks to control systems and the most effective defences SANS will be hosting the 2014 European ICS Security Summit alongside two training courses including SANS' new specialist ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials course in Amsterdam from 23rd to 27th of September. The two-day European Industrial Control Systems Security Summit will be chaired by Markus Braendle of ABB and brings together program ma...
Milestone Systems showcased its newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products at IFSEC 2014 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcased the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR systems at IFSEC International 2014 held in London. A full range of camera partners and solution partners presented at the Milestone booth,...
Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance equipment and solutions, announced the integration of its network security cameras with SRX-PRO software from i3 International, an industry leader in IP and Video Analytics technology. By utilising the GiPi (Generic IP Integration) module from i3 International, Hikvision’s network cameras, including the 2-line HD series, DS-2CD7XXX series and DS-2CD8XXX series, are easily integrated with SRX-PRO software. The GiPi search...
Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced two fixed network cameras based on a new, versatile design. The new, innovative fixed cameras, WV-SPN631 and WV-SPN611, offer simplicity of choice, ease of management and a low total cost of ownership (TCO) as well as the benefits of exceptional video quality and advanced functionality. By attaching various extension units to these high-performance cameras, their versatility increases, allowing them to perform va...
VITEK introduces OBI Technology delivering On-Board Intelligence to both the ENVI and On Cue camera line ups! VITEK OBI Technology incorporates Auto Focus Zoom by intelligently tracking motion, then optically zooming in to capture full 2.1 MegaPixel video! The capture window can also be set to any off-centre area enabling zoom on critical points of an overall image. OBI Technology is available in both ENVI IP and On Cue HD SDI formats.
Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced a new addition to 6-series Fixed Dome Network Cameras. Featuring a built-in long focus-type vari-focal lens, the new WV-SFV631LT network camera provides high performance and advanced functionality such as Full HD 1080p at up to 60fps, an industry-leading 133dB wide dynamic range and a minimum illumination of 0.06 lux for colour images. The WV-SFV631LT network camera with long focus-type lens is adjustable automa...
The company's managers always welcome constructive suggestions for change from within the company For more than 20 years, the Top 100 award has signified innovative ability, thirst for knowledge and team spirit. Germany's most successful ideas factories were presented with this coveted accolade on 27 June. During the German Mittelstands-Summit in Essen recently the “Top 100” mentor Ranga Yogeshwar recognised Geutebruck as one of the Top Innovators. Katharina Geuteb...
The main purpose of this meeting was to explain the development and integration of a complete IP surveillance system In Colombia, the IP video surveillance market is growing. As a result, AirLive plans to get more involved in the training for System Integrators and in the supply of unique security solutions. In order to possess the technical skills needed to carry out a surveillance project the Representative of AirLive in Latin America, Adrián Bongioanni, led a trainin...
The award reaffirms Hikvision’s commitment to research and development in video surveillance technology Hikvision, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, is proud to be announced as the winner of coveted Maximum Impact Award at the ESX 2014 in the Digital Recording Systems category of Video Security. The company’s ‘plug and play’ NVR (model DS-7716NI-SP/16) was the clear winner in its category. The award reaffirms Hikvision’...
The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...
‘E-vigilante’ has been designed to supplement human surveillance, operating in tandem with an off-site security agent EOS Innovation, an award-winning European start-up that specialises in the design and manufacture of mobile surveillance robots, recently unveiled its ‘e-vigilante’ robot at security industry trade show IFSEC International, which held from 17 to 19 June at the ExCeL convention centre, London. The ‘e-vigilante’ robot is a...
The audiences were particularly impressed with how easy integration is when using IndigoVision's solution Organised in conjunction with UKTI, IndigoVision's German team demonstrated the benefits of IndigoVision's complete IP video security solution to an exclusive audience in Munich. The event also featured guest speakers including Paul Heardman, British Consul-General for Munich and Markus Groben of Groben Ingenieure GmbH. With topics including best practices for securit...
David Liu joined VIVOTEK in 2006 and has demonstrated his ability over wide range of leadership positions in the company VIVOTEK recently announced the appointment of David Liu (Yui-Juin Liu) as VIVOTEK USA’s president effective June 30, 2014. Harry Hu, the former President, stepped down for personal reasons and plans to return with his family to Taiwan. “It has been an honour and pleasure to work with our management team and employees for the past 8 years.”...
Distribution agreement with ACTi will broaden EET Europarts customer value propsotion within the range of surveillance solutions EET Europarts’ Security division offers not only surveillance cameras and products, but also Video Management Systems and analytic tools to improve customers ROI, and provide numerous business advantages and optimization. With the distribution of ACTi products, EET Europarts will further broaden its customer value proposition within the range o...
Sony Electronics continues to expand its range of outdoor security applications with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras, the SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R. Both IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras come equipped with Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors for exceptional light sensitivity performance, and also feature Sony’s unique Wide Dynamic View-DR technology working together with built-in IR illuminators to capture objects clearly even under severe backlight or highlight conditions, and in very da...
Wavesight’s rapidly deployable wirelesssystems can transmit high quality videoover long distances Wavestore, a leading supplier of video management software (VMS), has formed a technology partnership with Wavesight, a market leading manufacturer of outdoor wireless communication solutions. Featuring extremely high levels of data security, Wavesight’s point-to-point and multipoint rapidly deployable wireless systems can transmit high...
