IP security & surveillance news

iCanTek has tested ONVIF connections between their IP cameras and AxxonSoft software. The tests have shown that iCanTek and AxxonSoft are plug-and-play. Axxon’s VMS tested Axxon Smart PRO 2.1 uses driver packs to provide camera specific ONVIF support. For iCanTek IP cameras, Drivers Pack 3.2.3 or higher is required. The software supports H.264 video and G726 audio codecs. iCanTek has iCanView 3xMP and 3xx series for dual codec (H.264/MJPEG) technology, where MP stands for Mega Pixel video...

Ganz ViMS IP video and alarm management system will be amongst the products on show at the CBC stand at IFSEC 2012 Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is returning to IFSEC in 2012 with its own stand (I6, in Hall 4) for the first time in three years. Centre stage among CBC’s equipment display will be its latest Ganz Solutions ViMS IP video and alarm management system, a modular, scalable and independent open-architecture platform that addresses real secu...

VPort 36-1MP IP cameras withstand environmental temperatures ranging from -40 to 75 degree Celsius Moxa´s VPort 36-1MP is the world’s first rugged IP camera that withstands environmental temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C without a heater or cooling fan. It is an industrial-grade, H.264 box-type IP camera that combines HD resolution (1280 x 720), advanced IVA (Intelligent Video Analysis) technology, and de-mist technology to enhance surveillance system effic...

The Panasonic stand at IFSEC 2012 gives visitors business specific surveillance demonstrations Earlier this year, Panasonic announced a new organisation called Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) which integrates twelve business to business product categories plus, project management into one organisation.  With 500 people dedicated to offering customers a single point of contact, the announcement also described how the PSCEU Pro-Camera Solutions busin...

Digital camera specialist Basler has started series production of two new IP dome camera models. The BIP2-D1920c-dn (Outdoor, AF) and BIP2-D1920c-dn (Indoor, AF) models offer auto focus functionality and deliver real-time video frame rates of up to 30 fps at Full HD resolution (1080p). The integrated auto focus functionality makes dome camera installation even simpler; the lens can easily be focused through the camera’s web application. With this feature, manual focusing is a thing of the...

JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is pleased to announce four new CCTV camera line-ups, including innovative analogue and IP products, suitable for a host of applications and environments. As a manufacturer of innovative cameras for video surveillance – as well as broadcast television, medical imaging, and consumer applications – JVC is uniquely positioned to deliver CCTV cameras that provide the highest quality images. A number of key technology developments have been introduced with its...

Wavestore’s sister company, Rugged DVR Ltd,  has introduced a range of compact DVRs which are designed to work in harsh environments such as buses, trains and military vehicles.  Incorporating a network encoder and supported by Wavestore’s video management software (VMS), the new DVRs with their small footprint and low power consumption requirements, offer an ideal mobile recording solution for use in even the most challenging of environments. They provide the ability to r...

CEM to exhibit latest version of AC2000 security management system Tyco Security Product brands CEM Systems and Visonic will showcase their leading security solutions at Securex, Poland, 23rd-26th April, stand number 1. CEM to exhibit latest version of AC2000 security management system and innovative hardware CEM will exhibit the powerful AC2000 security management system. CEM AC2000 is an intelligent security management solution for small through to large, multi sites. Prov...

IndigoVision, a leading manufacturer of IP Video Security Solutions, boosts its top end 11000 range of High Definition cameras with the launch of new IP fixed domes recently. High Definition cameras are ideal in situations where the clarity of images captured is vital. In casinos, for example, it is essential that every detail of action on the gaming tables can be seen at all times. Crystal-sharp images, even in zoomed images, allow management to investigate customer complaints and to identify...

As part of Sony’s continuing effort to bring IP technology into the world of video production, Sony has developed the NXL-IP55, a video network unit that can transfer multiple HD image signals, audio signals and control signals over a single network cable. These units may be used, for example, when filming in a theatre or stadium, whereby images are transmitted simultaneously from multiple cameras with as minimal delay time as possible. The NXL-IP55 can keep latency to within a single fiel...

D-Link product range comprises IP surveillance cameras and home storage and networking solutions D-Link and Computer 2000 have announced the formation of a new partnership that will make D-Link’s consumer and business networking available to a whole raft of new resellers and drive continued growth for both companies and their reseller partners.  The full range of D-Link’s offerings, including its IP surveillance cameras and home storage and networking solutio...

Honeywell announced the launch of its Rapid Eye Hybrid HD digital video recorder (DVR). With 16 channels capable of supporting images from analogue and IP surveillance cameras, the hybrid nature of the DVR makes it an ideal solution for customers at all stages of their journey from analogue to IP, providing a flexible, scalable offering that allows them to migrate at their own pace.  Additional IP cameras can be installed without the need for extra licenses and Rapid Eye Hybrid HD will auto...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released XProtect Corporate 5 with XProtect Smart Client 7.  XProtect Corporate is premium software for sophisticated, high-risk security installations. XProtect Smart Client, the operator tool for all XProtect VMS, has a new streamlined interface in this latest version. Milestone also announces the availability of the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) 3 for Milestone Solu...

Bosch Security Systems is to launch ‘the Advantage Line’ – a new family of analogue and IP CCTV security and surveillance products that brings smaller businesses the quality and reliability that is the hallmark of Bosch technology, but at an affordable price. Available exclusively through Norbain and ProVision in the UK, and SKS in Eire, the new Advantage Line technologies are specifically targeted at companies who provide complete security solutions and/or those that may rese...

The award-winning FE8171V is the first and foremost fisheye camera from VIVOTEK. Equipped with a 3.1-Megapixel sensor and a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount), the FE8171V conveniently eliminates blind spots and provides a field of view 8x wider than a standard VGA camera. With cutting-edge image processing, hemispherical images captured from the FE8171V can be converted into conventional rectilinear projection for viewing...

Kenitzer to focus on driving sales through supporting company's national accounts Bryan Kenitzer has been appointed distribution sales manager to help drive growth of Honeywell video and access control products and solutions in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. His primary focus will be driving sales through dealer conversions, loyalty programs and support of the company’s national accounts. Bryan brings a strong background of video sales to his new rol...

Axis’ new 60,000 square foot office is located at 300 Apollo Drive in Chelmsford, Massachusetts Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, held an official grand opening celebration for its new North American headquarters with a private cocktail event for local partners in the state-of-the-art Axis Experience Center. Axis’ new 60,000 square foot office is located at 300 Apollo Drive in Chelmsford, Mass., about 30 minutes from Boston and on the sam...

Honeywell will guide installers in their efforts to understand IP migration, integration and convergence Honeywell recently announced its participation at the IFSEC 2012 European security trade show taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, from 14th to 17th May 2012 - Stand E80 in Hall 4. A core focus of Honeywell’s presence at the show is its technical experts being readily available to provide advice and support to customers and partners...

Pavilions at Secutech 2012 include ones for IP equipment, access control, biometrics and HD surveillance Secutech 2012, the International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire and Safety, has attracted 532 exhibitors to its show which will be held 18 – 20 April 2012 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 15th edition of the show will feature exhibitors from 27 countries and...

Spica will launch their innovative new ZONE Controller range at IFSEC 2012 IFSEC 2012 sees Spica International make its 3rd consecutive appearance at the leading security industry event. And, as in the last years, their comprehensive access control and workforce management solution celebrates with yet more new product! The main event has to be the launch of their innovative new ZONE Controller range. And this might just be the most flexible access controller yet – you d...

Women's Security Council named Carole Dougan as Woman of the Year in the Manufacturer category Carole Dougan, Arecont Vision's Vice President, Strategic Accounts, has been named 2012 Woman of the Year in the Manufacturer category by the Women's Security Council (WSC), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the professional success of women working in the physical security industry. Ms. Dougan was honoured along with other winners at WSC's Women of the Year Awards...

Dallmeier will highlight multifocal sensor system Panomera At this year’s IFSEC, which takes place from May 14th to 17th in Birmingham, UK, Dallmeier will present its comprehensive portfolio of professional video management systems. The highlight will be the award-winning and much-lauded multifocal sensor system Panomera. Visit us in hall 4, stand D80! Last year, Panomera was unveiled at the IFSEC – and honoured with the IFSEC Security Industry Award as “Se...

The certification is open to security professionals who want to validate their expertise in IP video surveillance Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has recently announced that the UK launch of the world's first professional network video certification will take place at the global security event, IFSEC International. The certification, launched by the Axis Communications Academy, which since its inception has trained more than 250,000 individ...

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police  during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications project (CSSC), an information-sharing initiative deve...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers. Seve...

Bosch has released a new version of the Video Management System (BVMS), making it more flexible and extending its use into even larger enterprise installations. BVMS version 3.0 now supports up to 2000 camera inputs and 100 workstations. The increased scalability allows many new application opportunities and system designs. The system seamlessly combines Bosch IP cameras and encoders, DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) and Allegiant matrix switches in a single user interface. Version 3.0 supports t...

RIVA´s high performance Full HD Dome IP camera RC3502HD with fan and heater is ideally suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The 1080p Full HD D/N camera with 3D video analytics (VCA) and 30 frames per second offers simultaneous dual stream of MJPEG and H.264. Equipped with numerous features such as 2 way audio with G.711, analog video output, digital in-/ output, USB port and SD card slot, the camera offers a power supply via PoE. It has been designed for applications at highly f...

Dr. Rer.nat. Volkmar Denner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bosch board of management Following 50 years with Bosch, in which he held a number of important positions in the company, Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Scholl is to resign from office effective June 30, 2012. At the same time, he will retire from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. Hermann Scholl was made a junior member of the board of management in 1973 and a full member in 1975. He chaired the board of m...

Moxa's European subsidiary reported sales growth of 27% to 43 m Euros Moxa, the Taiwanese manufacturer of industrial communications and embedded computing equipment, completed the financial year 2011 with a revenue growth of 28 per cent to 198,5 m USD (about 145,5 m Euros). The European subsidiary and headquarters, Moxa Europe GmbH, reports sales increasing by 27 per cent to 43 m Euros, which represent approximately 30 per cent of the group’s turnover. The European str...

The program will provide resources to deliver technical certification training for video surveillance and access control to customers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently the launch of its Technical Training Partnership Program. The program aims to provide select organizations with the tools and resources necessary to deliver technical certification training for video survei...