IP security & surveillance news

Both companies have recently announced strategic agreements with Avigilon Corps Security has announced a new agreement with Atec Security, a leading installer of high-end access control and CCTV systems. The arrangement will allow all Atec Security’s clients to benefit from round the clock remote surveillance via the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), the UK’s most advanced facility of its kind. The CMC provides alarm receiving and CCTV monitoring services to customer...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging technology for enterprise security cameras, launched its Nightwolf imaging solution specifically designed for IR-assisted CCTV and IP cameras. Nightwolf eliminates hot spots common to IR cameras with near-field reflective objects in the scene and correctly exposes highlights as well as darker background details simultaneously—an unprecedented capability in the large market for IR-assisted video security cameras. A typical IR-assisted CCD camera at...

LILIN, world-class manufacturer of digital video security systems, has launched the NVR-116, a ground breaking, 16-channel, HD IP network video recorder with touch-screen operation. The NVR Touch is a standalone Network Video Recorder capable of displaying and recording up to 16 HD (1080P) IP video channels at 25 FPS simultaneously. It can be operated using a DVR-style front panel with familiar features such as jog-shuttle; an IR remote control; a PTZ keyboard; or a standard touch screen monito...

Eric Zei is promoted to director of national accounts for Honeywell Security Products Americas For personnel announcement sections, Honeywell has made additions to its professional sales and marketing team. Please see below for details: Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. In this role, Rob will focus on the integrated access control and video portf...

MicroPower's Director of Product Management to lead the presentation on wireless IP camera implementations MicroPower Technologies, Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced that the company will participate in an educational session at ESX 2012, being held June 25-29 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Allyn Pon, Director of Product Management, MicroPower Technologies, will lead the...

At InfoComm 2012, Matrox will provide live demonstrations of its encoder technology Matrox Graphics Inc. introduced Matrox Maevex Series, a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance. The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via...

Hikvision again remains the No.1 worldwide supplier of DVR products Hikvision - the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions - is proud to announce that IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS) has recently declared Hikvision the No.1 global vendor of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in 2011 (Source: IMS Research’s report “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2012 Edition”). Of special note, this...

During live demo participants had a chance to appreciate the easy installation of Axxon Smart PRO AxxonSoft, a leading developer of open physical security information management platform and intelligent video management software, and Vivotek, one of the largest manufacturers of IP cameras and video surveillance equipment, held a joint presentation of their solutions on 13 June in Cologne, Germany. The day started off with a presentation from Mr. Stefan Savoliy, General Direc...

Margarete Betger will focus on the Easteren Europe sales area Margarete Betger has recently joined Geutebruck as an area sales manager.  Her role is focused on the Eastern European sales area and on strengthening and expanding the Geutebruck partner network there.  A graduate photographic engineer, Ms Betger (34) has 5 years experience in Eastern European sales which she gained with another well-known CCTV supplier.  She therefore brings to the task both a speci...

This product is only available in the US Honeywell recently released the Wi-Fi version of Tuxedo Touch™, a touchscreen security and automation controller with Z-Wave® functionality. Wi-Fi eliminates the need to run a CAT5 when connecting to a local area network—an enhancement that greatly simplifies the installation process while saving dealers time and labour. Tuxedo Touch features a bright, full-colour, 7-inch display and uses a built-in controller that can communicate with u...

The research report categorizes "Home Security Solution Market" on the basis of different technologies ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Home Security Solutions Market - Global Forecast and Analysis 2012 -2017". Security, as such, is becoming a huge market worldwide; mainly due to the rising crime rates in different parts of the world. As a result, the electronic se...

Bosch's IP products are compatible with the ONVIF standard for open interoperability On the invitation of its strategic software partner, Bosch Security Systems was one of the industry’s leading players at the recent Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days. Held in Abu Dhabi, this road show consisted of several seminars focusing on the value of open platform IP security systems in all their many forms. The seminar and accompanying exhibition provided an excellen...

The L-HOT MWIR demonstrator mets system integrators requirements to reduce SWaP in military equipment Sofradir, the number one developer and manufacturer of a key class of infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, demonstrated at Eurosatory, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris, a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly (IDCA) that offers a significantly improved detecti...

The ACM5504-5-G-I provides a single point of access, monitoring and control for IP security cameras and computers Opengear announced recently that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named the ACM5504-5-G-I Remote Infrastructure Management Gateway the winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Most Innovative IT Hardware category. These prestigious awards from Network Products Guide are the...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented indoor fixed mini domes that offer an affordably priced HDTV surveillance solution for retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. "The new AXIS M30 Network Cameras are small, easy to install on either walls or ceilings and competitively priced with superb HDTV performance," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "Together with their support for the easy-to-use AXIS Camer...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The VB-30 takes multiple analogue video inputs or IP camera inputs, 12v power inputs and uses Vemotion technology to compress and transmit live video over a variety of networks including low bandwidth networks such as GPRS and 3G, back to a control room and, optionally, out to other remotely deployed operatives. T...

This latest ranking moves Samsung's market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011 In a security camera market estimated by IMS Research to be worth approximately $1.451 billion in 2011, Samsung Techwin America is ranked 2nd in terms of analogue camera market share and 5th in overall camera share. This latest ranking moves Samsung up from the number six overall position it held in 2010, and increases its market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011. A similar boost was seen...

The workshop delivers detailed information by leading industry experts In its 10th anniversary year Transport Security Expo, the industry leading annual gathering of security professionals within the industry, recently unveiled an expanded workshop programme for its forthcoming event. These knowledge centric seminars deliver a rich source of detailed information presented by leading industry experts and the programme has been expanded by popular demand. Reflecting concern exp...

The panelists discussed on interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products held a roundtable panel discussion at the recent IFSEC International trade show that examined interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices as part of its security industry education efforts. Led by Editor Mark Rowe of Professional Security Magazine, the panel discussed the marke...

The latest addition to the Samsung SRD series of DVRs, the SRD-442, is designed to provide an economic and space saving recording solution for retail, office and residential type environments. The compact SRD-442 is a four channel DVR with a built-in 4.3” touch-screen LCD monitor for convenient viewing of live or recorded video. It can record at CIF resolution in real time across all its four channels and in the event of an alarm, selected channels can switch to 4CIF resolution recording....

Fast speeds, high performance and system intelligence are just a few of the features available on new Video Optimized Ethernet Switches introduced recently by Samsung Techwin America. Developed in-house to maintain cost competitiveness, the new Samsung iES4028FP L2 and the iBG2016 L3 Ethernet Switches provide PoE and/or non-PoE switching ports in a single RU chassis with a choice of 10/100/1000 uplink speeds as well as a full suite of WAN connectivity. Advanced QoS (quality of service) features...

Website to have specifications for key sectors, such as transport, utilities and public space Security systems integration specialist Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Quadnetics Group, has launched a new look website designed to highlight the specific solutions available for key sectors – www.qsg.co.uk. ­ Professionals working in transport, utilities, public space, banking, high security, the commercial sector and for the police, will be able to visit their ow...

AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...

Any organisation considering utilising IP cameras absolutely must choose a product that is both easily installed and easily maintained. As for installation, the initial focusing of the lens generally requires two technicians - one to physically adjust the lens and the other to view the trial-and-error results on a monitor. Hikvision’s latest camera series, incorporating a motorised vari-focal lens with remote zoom and One-Touch Focus technology, directly addresses this slow and cumbersome...

Panasonic solutions for business are aligned with multiple vertical market and practice areas Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently outlined key elements and organisational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organisation, initially announced in January, i...

Honeywell will also display its latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution Honeywell recently announced its participation at IFSEC South Africa 2012 from 19th – 21st June at Hall 2 - Stand A05 in the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. Visitors to the stand will be able to see first-hand the latest products and solutions from Honeywell, and the opportunities and benefits that they can bring to their business. Honeywell’s latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution is...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

Arecont Vision's representative firm has expertise in megapixel technology Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is pleased to announce that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) now represents the company in the Midwest region of the United States. SMC brings extensive experience selling leading-edge technology to this important market. Security Marketing Consultants joins Arecont Vision’s 10 manufacturer’s representative firm...

SeSys' innovative Torch camera has been deployed in counter terror situations across the globe MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOB...