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IndigoVision announces the release of its Ultra 5K fixed camera

Announcing the IndigoVision Ultra 5K Fixed Camera - the first ultra-high resolution security camera to deliver outstanding image detail and video performance in ALL lighting conditions. “Having ultra-high resolution means a single camera can give greater overall situation awareness, while providing better digital zoom. Ultra-high resolution means less cameras are required.” stated Alex Swanson, IndigoVision's Head of Engineering. “The IndigoVision Ultra 5K has an ultra-high r...

Panasonic announces integrated thermal imaging camera solutions for true 24 hour day/night surveillance

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is proud to announce the all new Panasonic integrated thermal surveillance camera solutions for true 24 hour day/night surveillance, with a high-performance specification, fast and easy installation and robust design. Panasonic thermal cameras come as an exciting development for high priority security applications within transportation, utilities, government, commercial and financial markets. The announcement comes from the European R&D...

Wavestore’s Spanish partner VIDA wins Mobotix 2013 Project of the Year award

The winning project will involve images being recorded on 1,500 servers equipped with Wavestore’s VMS Congratulations to VIDA, Wavestore’s partner in Spain, for winning the MOBOTIX 2013 Project of the Year award. The complete project will involve a total of 40,000 cameras, the images from which are being recorded on some 1,500 servers equipped with Wavestore’s video management software (VMS). All elements of the system are SNMP monitored with onsite alarm e...

Axis Communications introduces HDTV 1080p PTZ dome network camera P5415-E

AXIS P5415-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is the latest addition to a new line of outdoor-ready, wall-mounted pan/tilt/zoom cameras that are aesthetically designed to blend in with a building. The attractively priced HDTV 1080p PTZ dome with 18x optical zoom also has a direct drive pan/tilt system for unsurpassed mechanical endurance. The camera is ideal for use in city and perimeter surveillance, car parks and school yards. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently launched i...

Samsung introduces an online updater tool for its consultants, installers and system integrators

The Online Updater ensures that customers and third party influencers will always have access to the most up to date versions of a wide range of product tools to assist with system design and product comparison and selection, as well as system set-up, administration and management tools. “The free of charge product tools can help save precious time and costs when an installation company is designing, installing or commissioning a new video surveillance system or is looking to upgrade an e...

Wavestore strengthens sales team with the appointment of Ian Denney as Business Development Manager

Ian will be working closely with installers and system integrators to identify new business opportunities for Wavestore Wavestore has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Ian Denney as Business Development Manager. Ian has worked within the electronic security industry for over 12 years. Having previously worked for Alpine Security UK Ltd, Ian has for the last five years carried our technical, sales and business development roles for Wavesight. Reporti...

IFSEC International 2014 to attract new security installers from the south of England

UBM Live has arranged discounted rates with transport, accommodation and entertainment providers in the Capital IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, has released results from an intensive research programme that has defined the needs of security installers. Following the announcement of IFSEC International relocating to London in 2014, a resounding 75% of the audience said they will be able to travel to London quicker than it would take to arrive in Birmingham. Researc...

Matrix to exhibit its range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions at Intersec Dubai 2014

Matrix will highlight its new COSEC DOOR PVR and Door controllers at Intersec Dubai 2014 Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in Intersec Dubai 2014. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions. Here, at this event their main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and Door controllers. These prod...

Sony releases four W series rapid dome IP cameras featuring IPELA ENGINEPRO technology

Sony Electronics continues its commitment to advance the security industry with the launch of 4 new Rapid Dome IP Full HD/ HD security cameras that feature 30x optical zoom and the industry’s, fastest pan speed, highest frame rate, and widest dynamic range. A wide dynamic range is critical to producing true-to-life picture quality and colour in strong backlight conditions, and the W series is able perform on this point by being the world’s first Full HD security camera to feature 13...

DVTEL announces integration of its Latitude enterprise-class NVMS with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry security management platform

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of its powerful Latitude enterprise-class network video management system (NVMS) with the Symmetry security management platform by AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection system provider. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing joint customers to benefit from the integration of IP video surveillance and access control to gain new levels of situational awareness...

VIVOTEK launches new series of speed dome network cameras

VIVOTEK announced the launch of a new series of speed dome network cameras, specifically, the SD8314E, SD8324E, SD8316E, and SD8326E, bolstering its SUPREME series product line. Featuring D1 resolution and 18x/36x optical zoom lens, SD8314E/24E/16E/26E are fully capable of delivering superb image quality. Similar to the new-generation speed dome network camera SD8363E previously launched by VIVOTEK, SD8314E/24E/16E/26E are designed with several advanced features, including the IP66- and NEMA 4X...

ONVIF hosts its 2013 Annual Membership Meeting in Shenzhen, China

ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 and upcoming releases ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October in Shenzhen, China, held in conjunction with the China Public Security Expo 2013. ONVIF member companies who gathered for the meeting heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 as well as on upcoming releases, in...

7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition announces over 7% attendance increase on 2012 event

The ASIS sessions designed especially for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has held its 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2013 at the Conrad Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China. The event gathered 260 senior security professionals from 32 countries which represents a 7.4% increase compared to the 2012 event. The ev...

Bosch launches new solutions for streaming video: "VIDEOJET decoder 3000 and VIDEOJET decoder 7000"

With the introduction of the VIDEOJET decoder 3000 and VIDEOJET decoder 7000 Bosch is extending its decoder family with two new solutions for streaming video from IP cameras in high quality HD onto large flat-screen monitors or monitor walls. While providing various display options, both decoders are designed for operation without the need for an additional PC or software to decode the video signals. They thus support an economical update of video surveillance systems during the transition to I...

Axis Communications adds M7016 and P7216 to its video encoder product line

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces two cost-effective additions to its line of video encoders that have been developed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized surveillance installations. Offering full frame rate video, AXIS M7016 Video Encoder provides an attractive, cost-effective and easy entry to network video, while the flexible AXIS P7216 Video Encoder adds audio and I/O ports and is equipped with a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot for use w...

IHS reports network video surveillance equipment market in South Africa surpassed analogue market for the first time in 2012

The market transition will continue with an increasing proportion of revenues coming from network equipment “The size of South Africa’s network video surveillance equipment market surpassed the analogue market for the first time in 2012” according to Josh Woodhouse, Video Surveillance Analyst at IHS. With a video surveillance equipment market size of approximately $90 million South Africa is the largest country level market in Africa and amongst the most...

IQinVision and Milestone's IP video surveillance solutions optimise logistics process at EET Europarts

IQeye network cameras improve customer service and enhance overall productivity at EET Europarts IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that EET Europarts relies on a combined IQinVision-Milestone advanced IP video surveillance solution to document all transactions, improve customer service, and enhance overall productivity. With annual sales topping $250 million, EET Europarts is one of the largest distributors of IT produc...

Surveon to showcase its 3 megapixel 30 FPS solutions at Intersec 2014

Surveon’s MP cameras, RAID NVR, iSCSI/SAS storage sub-systems and intelligent VMS will be on show at Intersec 2014 Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced the company will showcase its 3 megapixel 30 FPS solutions at Intersec 2014 from January 19th to 21st in Dubai, UAE. Compare to the standard HD solutions (1920x1080 at 30 FPS), Surveon’s new solutions can bring 1.5-time more details while maintaining at 30 FPS, empowering partners w...

BSIA’s Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomes 175 delegates

Scotland’s Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Fergus Ewing officially opened the event Delegates from all business backgrounds based in Scotland enjoyed a successful and informative conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 26th November 2013. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomed over 175 delegates, with 20 exhibitors on hand...

Sentry360 introduces world's first universal camera configuration tool sentryView

Sentry360, one of the fastest-growing megapixel surveillance camera developers, is excited to announce a better, easier, and faster way of installing IP video, sentryView, the world’s first universal camera configuration tool. Best of all, sentryView is FREE with the use of Sentry360 cameras. Configuring analogue cameras was a simple, plug-and-play process for installers but because many are switching to, or in the process of switching to IP video, they’re finding that the configura...

Milestone and Axis exhibit their latest IP-based integrated solutions at Open House showcase in Copenhagen

Milestone and Axis illustrated what value-adding integrations between network hardware and open platform VMS now have to offer Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), joined forces again with Axis Communications to demonstrate the two companies’ latest integrated solutions. Tuesday, the 5th of November, shined a spotlight on the newest trends in IP-based video surveillance, when these two globally leading producers of softw...

Axis Communications hosts School Security Solutions Symposium

The forum agenda emphasised how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Bulwark launches CCTV CMOS camera BW-W280P3

Bulwark Bullet IR Smart design as the new generation of smart IR camera, compact and simplification is importance of characteristics. Both stylish camera body and slim bracket show the camera not only more special but also more magnificent than other cameras. Equipment with black IR LEDs and CMOS, DSP of 800TVL, the performance at any time can satisfy with any environment perfectly for clients. It can be used in more fields such as parking lot, supermarket and schools widely. Features High D...

IHS publishes "The Asian Distribution Market for Video Surveillance Equipment" report

The report estimates that the Top 10 distributors accounted for only just over a tenth of the Asian market in 2012 Supply of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in Asia by distributors is highly fragmented. According to a new report from IHS, large multinationals like ADI Distribution, Anixter, and Ingram Micro do operate in some Asian countries. However, the Asian market is predominately served by a multitude of small, privately-owned distributors. There are relatively few...

AirLive to showcase its latest IP surveillance networking products and solutions at INTERSEC Dubai 2014

AirLive’s IP surveillance networking solutions can be applied to a variety of applications AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider is announced its participation at INTERSEC Dubai 2014 (SAEED ARENA HALL, Booth: 1004C). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions, and innovative products: Speed Dome Smart Tracking, Face Detection by IVS IPCam, FishEye IPCam , 5 and 3 Megapixels I...

DIGIEVER DIGISTOR NVR series integrates with CNB IP cameras

DIGIEVER Corporation is pleased to announce that DIGISTOR NVR series have successfully integrated with CNB IP cameras. The integration between DIGIEVER and CNB will fulfil customers’ requirements of IP surveillance solutions. As an expert and professional NVR designer and manufacturer, DIGIEVER Linux-embedded NVR emphasises on total network throughput with remarkable quality in real-time live view. DIGISTOR NVR can support up to 360Mbps with up to 32 channels and perform high-megapixel re...

IDIS partners with surveillance distributor iCenter HD to offer DirectIP solutions across the UK

DirectIP provides full high-definition (HD) and networked surveillance with true plug-and-play functionality IDIS has announced a strategic agreement with newly launched surveillance distributor iCenter HD to offer IDIS DirectIP solutions across the UK. Launched in May 2013, DirectIP provides full high-definition (HD) and networked surveillance with true plug-and-play functionality, making it an ideal offering for iCenter’s customers serving the small to mid-sized market...

Theia and DataVision announce distributor partnership in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

Current partners include Tri-Ed Northern and VidiCore Theia would like to introduce its newest distributor, DataVision.  DataVision distributes lenses, cameras and related machine vision products in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Theia sells through a network of distributors and resellers. These partners can offer technical support, and stock lenses locally. Its list of distributors also include Tri-Ed Northern, VidiCore, Oprema, and Accu-Tech.

Dahua introduces new Eco-Savvy 2MP full-HD network mini speed dome camera series

Dahua introduced new Eco-Savvy 2MP full-HD 12x network mini speed dome series (SD40/42/42C212S-HN), maintaining the Eco-Savvy three “low”s functionalities and also providing impressive surveillance effects. As is mentioned, this mini speed dome series enjoys the three “Low”s, low streaming, low consumption and ultra low-lux as it is based on Ambarella platform. From the test report, one can notice that the bit rate is less than 4Mb/s during encoding@1080p, and less than...

AirLive introduces security solution for retail stores: Fish Eye camera for 360° surveillance

Retail industry loses billions of dollars per year to robbing, shoplifting, and employee theft; there, investing in IP video surveillance cameras as a solution to Retail security needs provides benefits such as maximised store profits, lowered insurance rates, and decrease the number of theft cases. AirLive, one of the most advanced surveillance networking solution brands introduced solution for Retail shop or small shop to help to maximise store profits, lower insurance rates and decrease numb...