IP security & surveillance news

Grundig expands its IP product portfolio by adding 4, 8 and 16 channel NVR range

Grundig, the German electronics manufacturer, has launched a 4, 8 and 16 channel NVR range, further expanding its IP product portfolio. The NVRs feature an ultra-reliable Embedded Linux operating system with recording and display speeds of up to 400FPS. Even the 16 channel model is able to deliver Full HD, 1080P, real-time (25FPS) recording and playback on all video channels simultaneously. The NVRs have an intuitive user interface with options for direct USB mouse control or network-enabled,...

Grundig upgrades its analogue DVR firmware

Grundig, the German electronics manufacturer, has upgraded its analogue DVR firmware to enable even greater, user-friendly functionality. Grundig’s analogue DVRs, launched in 2010, have been well received across Europe. The DVR range offers 8 up to 32 video channels for a broad spectrum of applications. Higher specification models offer real-time, 25fps, D1 simultaneous recording on 16 video channels and support four monitor outputs. Grundig Control Software allows a 128 video channel, 4...

Pixim launches its Nightwolf imaging solution for IR-assisted CCTV and IP cameras

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...

Honeywell adds six IP cameras to its existing equIP IP product series

Honeywell recently announced the addition of six IP cameras to its existing equIP IP product series. The new true day/night cameras are split into two ranges - 1080p and 720p wide dynamic – with each range incorporating three different models; an indoor only mini dome, a vandal resistant mini dome and a box camera. A core benefit of the new IP cameras is progressive scan video which enables improved detail on moving objects such as faces and car number plates. Furthermore, dual streaming...

Ipsotek’s VISuite integrates with Milestone's XProtectCorporate video management software

Integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate will manage video surveillance with IP cameras Ipsotek announces the integration of their VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software (VMS) to provide users with a more complete solution in a foundation for long-term success. The integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtectCorporate is a powerful solution to seamlessly manage video surveillance of large areas with many IP networked cameras enha...

IMS Research report confirms Axis Communications as market leader in the network video industry

Axis becomes number one in the category of surveillace cameras As confirmed in the latest IMS Research report, Axis Communications has strengthened its market leader position in network video and has taken the number one position in the category of surveillance cameras. "The report confirms our own estimates of gained market shares last year, where we presented a growth of 33 percent," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "We further stren...

Vigilant Technology launches new video/audio decoder ‘NetStream 6001’

Vigilant Technology, a BATM Company and provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and security solutions, recently announced the release of NetStream 6001, a new video/audio decoder, enhancing the company’s NetStream edge devices series. Vigilant NetStream 6001 is an embedded video decoder which decodes H.264, MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG video, along with audio streams from Vigilant NetStream IP devices into high quality analogue video and audio signals. The decoder supports a single monito...

Innovative Security Designs appoints Carey Lefebvre as Vice President of Sales

Lefebvre will be responsible for leading global sales efforts on behalf of the company Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announces the appointment of Carey Lefebvre as Vice President of Sales. Lefebvre, who reports directly to company CEO Ian Johnston, is responsible for leading global sales efforts on behalf of the company. “Carey is a co...

IMS Research report states many systems integrators prefer to use IT distributors when purchasing IP surveillance products

80% North American systems installers said they required better training from video surveillance products suppliers A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) has found that almost 40 percent of North American security systems integrators would prefer to deal with IT distributors when purchasing their IP-based video surveillance products. In Europe this figure surpasses 50% of systems integrators and installers. Paul Bremner, market analyst at IMS Re...

Compro Technology introduces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera

Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products, recently announces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating and extreme low-light performance. The brand-new CS400P aims to address the needs of home users and small businesses to secure yards, driveways, entryways, etc., while providing them with an excellent price and performance ratio. Compro CS400P with the latter additionally featuring Power-over-Ethernet support, employ IP66-grade aluminum housing to...

DVTEL’s Meridian NVR also functions as video management software

DVTEL, INC., IP video surveillance technology pioneer, announced the release of the Meridian Network Video Recorder, a plug-and-play networked recording appliance that practically self-installs. Meridian provides resellers and users with ease of installation and management, and allows for dramatic cost reduction in megapixel video deployments. Available in four and 16-port models, Meridian NVRs combine the functions of a network video recorder, including high-powered Ethernet switch, automatic...

Mayflex to distribute Iluminar’s range of IR and white light illuminators from May end

May 2012 sees Mayflex, the IP solutions distributor partnering with Iluminar, the  supplier of IR illuminators May 2012 sees the commencement of a new agreement between Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, and Iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of IR and white light illuminators. Mayflex will be selling the new illuminators from the end of May.  This new addition to their electronic security portfolio is a further positive step in ensu...

2012 will be the crucial year for security surveillance industry, say IFSEC 2012 organisers

IFSEC will provideeducation programme to showcase new product technology and applications With security in the national and international spotlight like never before, IFSEC International 2012 organisers say that this year is the most crucial for the surveillance industry in the last decade. Security issues have rarely been out of the headlines over the past 12 months, with phone hacking, private investigators, data breaches, rioting, and the constant threat of terrorism all m...

Compro Technology unveils its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating

Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products, announces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating and extreme low-light performance. The brand-new CS400P aims to address the needs of home users and small businesses to secure yards, driveways, entryways, etc., while providing them with an excellent price and performance ratio. Compro CS400P with the latter additionally featuring Power-over-Ethernet support, employ IP66-grade aluminum housing to protect...

IMS Research: Axis Communications tops global surveillance camera makers’ list

Axis is number one amongst both IP-based and analogue camera providers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, announces that it has overtaken the number one global manufacturer position for all surveillance cameras – including IP-based and analogue providers – according to the latest IMS Research report*. Since inventing the world’s first IP-based video camera in 1996, Axis has been ranked number one as the recognized surveillan...

DVTEL will showcase its latest surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2012

DVTEL will display its latest Meridian, TruWitness Quasar IP camera series at Hall 4, Stand E20 DVTEL, Inc., IP video surveillance technology innovator, will showcase its latest technologies at IFSEC 2012, being held May 14-17 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. Exhibition attendees can view DVTEL’s new entry-level Meridian Integrated Network Video Recorder (NVR), the award-winning TruWitness mobile video application and the Quasar IP camera series at Ha...

Sony to showcase its leading video security solutions at IFSEC 2012

Sony will showcase IPELA Engine and Hybrid technology solutions at IFSEC- J10 in Hall 4 The competitive advantage generated by industry-leading technologies and the support delivered through Video Security Partner Program set Sony Professional installers apart. With technology designed for individual market segments and support specifically developed for installers, Sony’s solution stand out from the crowd – and helps its customers in standing head and shoulders a...

Dedicated Micros expands its IP video portfolio with its new NVx dedicated network appliances

The DV-IP NVx range of dedicated network appliances provide a flexible configuration solution Dedicated Micros - part of the AD Group of companies – bring its NVx dedicated network appliances to their IP video portfolio providing a superior, tiered storage architecture, corporate network security and total redundancy. The dedicated network appliance approach is preferred by integrators and users who have been disappointed by the high recurring licence costs and lack of r...

Nedap’s AEOS 3.0 increases the efficiency of security processes

Nedap Security Management launched 3.0, featuring a fully upgraded user interface. This makes the far-reaching and flexible functionality of the security controller for break-in detection, video management and access control available to its users in the most user-friendly manner possible. As a result, AEOS has a new interface and a fresh look, which you can expect of a modern security management system. The unique multitasking technology of AEOS 3.0 increases the efficiency of your security pr...

Hikvision establishes new toll free UK support hotline

The hotline 0-808-134-9934 will provide technical support to the customers in the UK market Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, recently announced the establishments of a new toll free UK support hotline - 0-808-134-9934 - in order to provide the best technical support to the customers in the UK market. Customers within UK can call between the hours of 8AM and 4:30PM during general workdays to receive instant and professi...

Samsung to integrate its cameras, DVRs and NVRs with VMS offered by software companies

Samsung will work with VMS companies to offer "open" software designed to facilitate the integration of systems Samsung has announced that it has successfully accelerated its programme to integrate its cameras, DVRs and NVRs with video management software offered by leading independent software development companies. Axxon, Aimetis, Digifort, Griffid, Ipronet, Exacq, Genetec, ISS, Milestone, Mirasys, ONssi and Seetec are now among the list of VMS companies that Samsung has be...

Samsung integrates iPOLis HD network with Milestone’s Xprotect IP video management software

Milestone's XProtect software enables customers to monitor and control analogue and IP cameras 12 of Samsung's iPOLiS HD network cameras have been integrated with the Milestone’sXprotect IP video management softwareThe models are: SNB-5000, SNB-7000 megapixel box cameras, SNO-5080R, SNO-7080R megapixel weatherproof bullet cameras with built-in IR LEDs, SND-5080, SND-5080F, SND-7080, SND-7080F megapixel internal dome cameras, SNV-5080, SNV-7080 megapixel weatherproof...

Axis Communications will demonstrate how it is driving network video convergence at IFSEC 2012

Axis will be joined by four of its application development partners at the show Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will be demonstrating how it is leading the way in convergence from analogue to IP CCTV at IFSEC 2012. As well as showcasing its latest IP surveillance innovations at the international security trade show, Axis will be joined by four of its application development partners so visitors will be able to see some of the incredible ana...

Moxa´s VPort 36-1MP IP camera selected as finalist for IFSEC International Award 2012

Moxa's VPort 36-1MP camera is one of the five finalists in the "CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year" category Moxa´s VPort 36-1MP, a rugged H.264 box-type IP camera, has been selected as a finalist for the IFSEC International Award 2012. The IFSEC Security Industry Awards is the premier event for the celebration and acknowledgement of excellence for products and technological innovations that have influenced the security industry over the past 12 months. The final award w...

IFSEC International supports aims behind the National CCTV Improvement Week 2012

IFSEC encourages all CCTV practitioners to review their security camera installation and operation As the UK counts down to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, security concerns will be at a record high. In recognition of this, IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, announces its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12 May 2012) and encourages all security practitioners, business ow...

IFSEC 2012 organisers to host education programme on IP and integration skills and knowledge

As part of the IP education drive, IFSEC International 2012 will see the debut of the ipAssured Education Zone Security professionals without a working knowledge of IP-based systems and products are at risk of being left behind in the rapidly evolving security marketplace. That’s the message from the organisers of IFSEC International 2012, who are hosting an extensive IP education awareness programme at this year’s show in order to help visitors safeguard their fu...

TDSi to launch the latest update for its EXgarde PRO software suite at IFSEC 2012

DIGIgarde PLUS is compatible with TDSi’s EXgarde PRO 4.0 and MIFARE cards to give high levels of security TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be attending IFSEC 2012 at the NEC Birmingham on the 14th to the 17th May, exhibiting in Hall 4 on stand G20. TDSi will be launching and demonstrating the latest update for its EXgarde PRO software suite, EXgarde 4.0, which now includes compatibility with Microsoft&rsqu...

IndigoVision’s Arctic PTZ camera to operate in temperatures as low as -50oC

Even the coldest, most remote and inhospitable regions need reliable surveillance coverage. IndigoVision’s latest camera, the Arctic PTZ, will cope with the most challenging environments users can find for it, able to operate in temperatures as low as -50oC / -58oF. The new Arctic PTZ provides users with a robust and reliable solution for monitoring outdoor locations in extreme conditions, without having to compromise on the unique IndigoVision features that they are familiar with. It has...

LILIN and Shaktiware develop an effective number plate recognition solution

Shaktiware provide smart solutions for vehicle flow management Teamed with Shaktiware’s ANPR software, LILIN’s HD Sense Up+ cameras deliver number plate recognition across 30 lanes. LILIN, IP video experts, have recently worked with Shaktiware and their software to develop an effective number plate recognition solution. Established in 2000, Shaktiware are a French company who provide smart solutions for vehicle flow management. They specialise in operations includ...

LILIN will collaborate with signagelive to deliver cloud-powered media solution at IFSEC

The integration wil help converting regular video output from AV devices into IP video LILIN, IP video experts, are preparing to collaborate with signagelive at IFSEC to deliver a cloud-powered media solution to every visitor to their stand this year. signagelive are specialists in digital signage providing electronic displays that allow adverts, messages and information to be communicated to the audience via a network.  By using a network, messages can be updated automat...