IP security & surveillance news

Wholesale distributor ADI to offer Veracity's products in all its stores across North America

  ADI will stock Veracity's HIGHWIRE, OUTREACH and its IP Camera focusing tool PINPOINT Veracity is pleased to announce that ADI, a leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, will be stocking the following Veracity products: HIGHWIRE, Veracity's industry standard Ethernet over Coax deviceOUTREACH, the market's leading Ethernet and POE extender PINPOINT, the industry's only IP camera focusing tool designed with installers in mind When you need a Veracity...

IMS Research reports March Networks as the leading banking video surveillance supplier in the Americas

  March Networks Financial Solutions is employed by over 450 banks and credit unions globallyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that it is the #1 supplier of video surveillance equipment in the Americas banking market as ranked by IMS Research in its report "Vertical Insights: Video Surveillance and Security in Banking and Finance - 2011 Edition". More than 450 banks and credit unions currently use March Networks Financial Solu...

QNAP integrates Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR range

 The new surveillance solution will benefit professionals using full HD displays in retail, industrial, sectors QNAP Security proudly announced the successful integration of a series of Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR (Network Video Recorder) series.  Combining the strengths of QNAP VioStor NVR series such as high performance hardware platform with excellent data processing power, user-friendly interface, and award-winning data storage technology, with the new...

Surveillance solutions manufacturer CBC names Chris Howlett as Business Development Manager

  Chris steps up from a previous consultancy role with CBC's CCTV Division and offers 27 years security industry experience Chris Howlett has strengthened leading surveillance solutions manufacturer CBC's (Europe) customer focus with his appointment as Business Development Manager. Chris steps up from a previous consultancy role with CBCs CCTV Division and offers a significant 27 years security industry experience to benefit installers, system integrators, end users and other CBC...

All-new Thales Communications & Security to specialise in defence, security and ground transportation

 Thales is merging the activities of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & ServicesThales announces the creation of Thales Communications & Security, a company combining the joint skills of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & Services in the fields of defence, security and ground transportation. This merger reflects the growing convergence of information management issues in these areas. By combining these globally recognised skills, this compan...

MOBOTIX announces financial results for the fiscal year 2010/11

  MOBOTIX's sales growth and EBIT-margin could be further increased in comparison to last year The fiscal year results at a glance (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011): Sales: €73.2 million (+ 36%)Export ratio: 76%EBIT: €19.2 million (+ 58%)EBIT in % of total output: 25%Net income for the period (after taxes): €13.2 million (+ 58%)Earnings per share €3.00 (+ 59%)MOBOTIX AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Gr...

Siqura to demonstrate video network system for traffic applications at Trafic Madrid 2011 trade show

  Siqura to demonstrate a total video network system for traffic applications at the Trafic Madrid 2011 Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced its intention to participate in the Trafic Madrid 2011 trade show in Madrid, Spain, from September 27th through the 30th. A Siqura traffic solution at a glanceSiqura will demonstrate a total video network system for traffic applications at its booth (5B09). Siqura cameras and co...

IP solutions providers Milestone and MESSOA share business ideas at MIPS Asia 2011

  Milestone's Open Platform will provide and influence how Milestone and MESSOA can better serve customers MIPS is Milestone's innovative educational and networking event for the IP Video Surveillance and Integration Partners. MESSOA is participating this year in a number of events organised by Milestone Systems. The symposium is designed to share and exchange ideas about new business opportunities that Milestone's Open Platform will provide and influence how Milestone and ME...

Scallop Imaging’s D7-180 camera integrated with OnSSI’s Ocularis video management system

Scallop Imaging, the market innovator in high resolution, panoramic video cameras, and On-Net Security Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announced the integration of Scallop Imaging's D7-180 camera with OnSSI's Ocularis video management system (VMS). The Scallop Imaging D7-180 camera features seven megapixel resolution and a 180 degree field of view, along with PoE and H.264 compression. OnSSI's non-pro...

Vicon upgrades customer service delivering professional services and customer support

  Shorter wait time and customer scheduled support are among the few key components of the programmeVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, announced recently an extensive upgrade to the company's service programme, effective immediately. The programme will enhance the customer experience by improving the company's technical and personnel infrastructure and adding new pre- and post-sale support services. These services will be availab...

Basler continues growth in sales and reaches double digit earnings in the first half of 2011

 Basler maintains the forecast for fiscal year 2011 to be unchanged and successful Basler AG is presenting the figures for the first half-year of 2011. As expected, the first six months of the fiscal year were successful for Basler AG. The company has continued growth in sales and realised double-digit earnings before taxes.The group's incoming orders increased to € 30.2 million (previous year: € 29.6 million, +2 %). The group's sales amounted to € 28.1 million in the reporti...

Schneider’s Pelco Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems to be showcased at ASIS 2011

 Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard a part of a total security solution Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that its Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems are showing at this year's ASIS show and will be available Fall 2011. Built on the industry-leading Sarix platform, with built-in analytics and IP capability, the Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard as part of a total security solution. Available in both fixed and pan/tilt models, Sarix TI...

Infinova’s latest IP PTZ dome cameras to be displayed at ASIS 2011

 The cameras have higher frame rates and better image quality compared with non-HD megapixel cameras Infinova recently announced that its new V1772N-10G Series megapixel IP PTZ dome cameras will be on display in Booth 3167 at the ASIS Conference to be held September 19-21, 2011, in Orlando, Fla.  The 2.0 megapixel domes adopt a 1 / 2.5 inch progressive scanning CMOS sensor with a built-in 10X optical zoom lens, providing users with a high-definition, high frame rate and high signal to...

Honeywell launches HD video surveillance system for small business owners

In North America, Honeywell released a complete high-definition video surveillance system ideal for small business owners who need sharper image quality typically associated with larger, more expensive security systems. The entry-level system combines Honeywell's new MAXPRO® NVR (network video recorder) XE with the latest additions to its line of low-cost Performance Series IP cameras, and further eases the transition from analog to digital video for smaller companies such as retail and conv...

Samsung Techwin America reports higher market share numbers in the Americas

  Samsung ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying camerasSamsung Techwin America's recent aggressive moves in the North American and Latin American markets have resulted in higher market share numbers as reported by IMS Research. The latest IMS reports show Samsung breaking into the Top 10 companies in overall market share in the competitive realm of video surveillance equipment in the Americas. Samsung is also now ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying...

Canon introduces new IP security cameras with increased sensitivity for low-light environments

Adding to its new line of 1.3-Megapixel IP security cameras, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the VB-M700F fixed IP camera, providing outstanding image quality, built-in video analytics, conformance to the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) interoperability standard and many other advanced features. Streamlined in appearance, the new model integrates sophisticated technologies derived from Canon's world-famous digital camera and optical products. Applic...

OnSSI identified as the leading vendor of network video management software in the Americas

 OnSSI dominated in the "Open Platform IP Video Surveillance Management Software"For the third consecutive year, OnSSI, a leader in IP video surveillance software, has been named the leading vendor of open-platform network video management software in the Americas, based on market share dominance. The annual report issued by IMS Research, a top supplier of detailed market data to the global electronics industry, identified OnSSI as number one in market share for 2010 both in...

Next Level Security Systems presents lunch-and-learn format Unified Security Seminar

  The seminar included presentations from Next Level Security Systems, HID Global and Axis CommunicationsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, along with Axis Communications and HID Global presents a Unified Security Seminar on Aug. 11, 2011, in Chicago. Axis Communications is a leading provider of IP-based network video solutions and HID is a trusted leader in providing access control and secure identity solutions. The combin...

New IP Dome Cameras and CMOS Box Camera by Basler

After the series production start of two IP Fixed Box Camera models with CMOS sensors in April, Basler has now initiated series production of another CMOS camera model and also two IP dome camera models with CCD sensors. The latest CMOS box camera model, the BIP2-1920c-dn, provides 1080p Full HD resolution and a frame rate of up to 30 fps at an attractive price. In addition, CMOS sensors feature a number of advantages regarding image quality, such as the almost complete lack of smearing effects,...

Samsung devises free two-day training course for UK installers and system integrators

  Attendees will learn about diverse issues like VLANs, router protocols, IP addressing, and port address translationSamsung has devised a free two-day training course specifically for UK installers and system integrators who wish to acquire a greater understanding of how the latest generation of IP network products can enable them to deliver tangible real life benefits to their clients.The language of IT personnel and what questions to ask them at the system design stage will be among...

Dollacker & Associates Inc. represents Sightlogix in the US

 Outdoor video specialist Sightlogix picks Dollacker & Associates as a representativeSightLogix® Inc., the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, recently announced the appointment of Dollacker & Associates, Inc. as its manufacturer's representative for the South Central U.S. territories of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas."The demand for critical infrastructure protection of the large assets in this region requires an organisation with...

IP video management software specialist Milestone Systems holds first integration platform symposium in Asia

  First  Asian Milestone Integration Platform SymposiumMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, held its first regional MIPS Asia partner event July 6-8th. At the Hotel Renaissance Bangkok about 150 partners from the Milestone channel and eco-system attended the conference. A number of the partners arrived earlier in the week for Milestone software training and certification sessions.The keynote speech was delivered by Eric Fullerton, Chie...

QCIC achieves Associate Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification programme

 The benefits of the Honeywell TSC Associate Member status include access to dedicated specification tools Honeywell recently announced that QCIC Group, a leading independent UK security consultancy, has achieved Associate Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme. The Associate Member certification recognises QCIC Group's substantial investment in training its staff on Honeywell Security products to ensure optimum support and servic...

mobiDEOS launches WebView, relieving security professionals from inflexible, proprietary systems

Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS. Inc. announces the availability of WebView, the professional security industry's first truly open web-based platform for fixed surveillance. Now shipping globally, WebView frees security professionals and other end users from the restraints of inflexible, proprietary systems.  WebView users can connect to IP cameras, DVRs, NVRs and video servers from different vendors, and access all components from a single browser - eliminating th...

Astronaut Nicole Passonno Stott is shown the latest IP Video surveillance technology during her visit to IndigoVision

  Nicole Passonno Stott visits IndigoVision's facilities and is shown the company's new IP camera developments Astronaut Nicole Passonno Stott's recent visit to IndigoVision, the Edinburgh-based IP Video Security solutions manufacturer, was a remarkable event for the company. Nicole was a crew member on the historic 39th and final mission of space shuttle Discovery in February 2011, a 13-day flight to the International Space Station (ISS). She has had a distinguished career in NASA and...

Unipart Security hosts Installers' Open Days

  Andy Perry, Director of Unipart Security Solutions Ltd., speaks at "Installer Days"The first of the Unipart Security series of "Installer Days" was held on 28th July at the company's facilities in Oxford. The theme of the event was ‘Opportunities to increase revenue streams' and included presentations from CCTV distributor Videcon, who co-hosted the event, Connexion2 lone worker protection and Emizon IP, a manufacturer of dual path alarm signalling...

Honeywell gets platinum level accreditation for Mirasys technology partner programme

  Mirasys will offer Honeywell standardised frameworks that ensure quality IP security integrationsHoneywell announced it has received platinum level accreditation on the Mirasys technology partner programme. Helsinki-based Mirasys, a provider of open platform high-resolution IP video and audio surveillance solutions, will provide Honeywell with standardised frameworks that ensure quality IP security integrations, as well as tools for turning technical integration work into tangible bu...

Seedonk app offers management of Compro IP cameras on smartphones

  Compro Security IP cameras on your iPhone or Android with Seedonk iPhone/Android AppThe Seedonk iPhone/Android App lets you view and control your Compro IP cameras installed in your home, office, etc, right on your iPhone or Android phone. The app is an ideal way to check in on your home or office while on the go.Using this app, you will be able to access and manage multiple Compro cameras with a single user account, and not deal with any router configuration for your...

VIVOTEK to participate in MIPS Asia and MIPS Copenhagen to showcase new product technologies

 At these two events, VIVOTEK will showcase new product technologies and share success storiesVIVOTEK is participating this year in a number of events organised by Milestone Systems, the world-leading developer of open-platform software for managing IP network-based video surveillance systems. VIVOTEK has an extensive partnership with Milestone, which holds a number of annual events bringing together its hardware and software partners.The Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) ser...

Compro Technology IP cameras now fully compatible with microSD memory cards

  Compro Technology Inc. reinforces its SD card compatibility card with Silicon PowerSD memory cards, or flash memory cards, have many advantages over traditional hard drives, such as low power consumption, or small size. Compro IP cameras have long offered built-in microSD card slot, which allows cameras to store event snapshots and video recordings locally.However, although different memory card manufacturers all conform to the same industry standard, customer reports of in...