IP security & surveillance news

The proposal grew out of fears that the use of RFID technology will have negative effects on privacyThe governor of Oklahoma has vetoed anti-RFID legislation that was opposed by the Security Industry Association. H.B. 2569 would have prohibited the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in drivers' licenses and identification cards in the state. SIA on April 26 wrote to Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry to urge him to veto the bill."SIA members are concerned that HB 2569 co...

The new IP Video Compatibility Zone provides information needed to design dependable surveillance systemsOne source for compatibility of third-party solutions with Bosch devicesSite makes it easier to design systems using best-of-breed productsFirmware and encoder-decoder compatibility tools also providedBosch Security Systems announces an interactive website that details the IP video de­vices, firmware versions and features supported by a variety of software offerings from Bosch and other s...

The Transportation Security Administration will deploy AIT units to 28 more airportsUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced deployments of advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to 28 additional airports - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies."Deploying advanced imaging technology at these airports strengthens our ability to...

Chris is part of a team of six with many of the group working in CCTV, building management or related sectorsConway Security Products' Managing Director Chris Newman has set off on a 240-mile charity cycle ride from Naphill in Bucks to Broad Haven on the western tip of Wales.Chris is part of a team of six with many of the group working in CCTV, building management or related sectors. James Campanini is the M.D. of Cisco WebEx while Matthew Piercy is an executive with the cloud computing company...

The ANPR CCTV camera has a high-definition resolution of 1280 x 960 for deployment on wide lanes, toll plazas CitySync, the leading international manufacturer of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) has launched the latest version of the JetCam Fox-i Intelligent Infra Red ANPR camera. The camera is designed for use in situations where it is necessary to process the ANPR images at the camera location to a high level of accuracy.The JetCam Fox-i has an integral 1GHz processor running Emb...

 The AV2805 offers selectable H.264 or MJPEG compression to best suit a wide range of applicationsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduced the new model AV2805, a full HD Mode 1080p camera providing full high-definition (HD) video with 1920x1080 pixels (2.07 megapixels) at 30 fps. The new model rounds out the industry's largest megapixel camera line and complements Arecont Vision's new AV10005 series of 10 megapixel/1080p dual mode cameras by o...

Axis Q6034-E PTZ dome network camera, a top-of-the-line, outdoor-ready HDTV cameraAxis Communications, a global market leader in the network video market, introduced a series of high-performance, outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes, including two HDTV models, for demanding surveillance applications such as city surveillance, airports, harbours and outdoor stadiums, at IFSEC 2010."Axis' successful PTZ camera design now enables not only easy and reliable installation in demanding wea...

ASIS' European Security Conference 2011 will address a full spectrum of topics in security managementASIS International has announced that it is now accepting abstracts for presentation for its 2011 European Security Conference. The 10th ASIS International European Security Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria on 3-6 April 2011.This annual conference is now firmly established as one of the main events for security professionals, corporate executives, consultants and government offi...

The news is welcomed by the intruder alarms sector, including the BSIA's Security Systems SectionThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the decision by British Telecommunications (BT) to cease the mass migration of the PSTN network to IP. BT conducts regular reviews of the 21CN voice project, and during the most recent review, it was decided that the mass migration to the 21CN voice platform, including the 275,000 line migration planned for Pathfinder Volume POTs during 20...

A recent contract allows ComNet to bring their fibre optic and Ethernet transmission products to governmentCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, the leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has named Victor Milani as the company's Government Sales Manager. Victor will be responsible for the company's United States Government sales effort. ComNet's recent award of a United States General Services Administration cont...

 The two companies will provide  integrated IP surveillance and management solutions to CCTV users Mirasys Ltd, a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced a Global partnership with D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for the consumer and business. The new partnership will make the two companies pair together to provide an integrated IP surveillance solution and management platform to worldwide existing CCTV users...

Avigilon has grown rapidly as the demand for HD surveillance technology increases worldwideAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) surveillance systems, announced that it has added a dedicated manufacturing facility to boost its production capability to efficiently meet customer demand for its award-winning HD surveillance solutions. A major player in the global HD surveillance market, Avigilon maintains 100% of the company's development and manufacturing in Vancouver,...

Koen Pelle has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integratorKoen Pelle has recently joined Geutebruck in the newly created role of country manager for the Netherlands. Pelle (44), who has qualifications in marketing and project design, has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integrator. Having worked for one of Geutebruck's sales partners in the Netherlands since 1998, he is already very familiar with his...

Many companies integrate their access control, video analytics solutions with Milestone's IP softwareMilestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software, announces that Jesper Balser has now taken over the reigns as Chairman of the Board. Ole Stangegaard, who held the position for nine years, has chosen to resign and enjoy his retirement. Jesper Balser joined the Board of Directors for Milestone in late 2009."Jesper Balser has challenged and inspired us since...

The solution consists of the Blackbird Micro PC and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera rangeCitySync has launched its new micro ANPR system for those small, hard to reach places. It consists of the Blackbird Micro PC, a 7" USB touch-screen monitor and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera range.The Blackbird Micro PC™ runs standard operating systems such as Windows XP/7 and can do the usual day-to-day tasks including Internet and word processing. Whereas a standard PC uses ove...

 The CCS 900 Ultro conferencing system combines excellent acoustics, superior component design and intuitive use Bosch Security Systems' CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit has been awarded a red dot award. This international design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world, with more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries. The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum. Bosch only recently introduced t...

AV2805 complements the new AV10005 series of 10 megapixel/1080p dual mode CCTV camerasArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces the new model AV2805, a full HD mode 1080p camera providing full high-definition (HD) video with 1920x1080 pixels (2.07 megapixels) at 30fps. The new model rounds out the industry's largest megapixel camera line and complements Arecont Vision's new AV10005 series of 10 megapixel/1080p dual mode cameras by offering a single s...

 The hemispheric product line Q24 was a growth driver once againMOBOTIX AG, a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has announced the financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10 ended March 31, 2010.In the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10, MOBOTIX Group revenue grew by 15.3% to €37.5 million (prior year: €32.5 million), in a further recovering market environment. Once again, the hemispheric product line...

The conference will address topics in security management such as supply chain security, hotel security etcFollowing a very successful 1st Middle East Security Conference held in 2009 in Dubai, UAE, ASIS International has announced that it will return to the region in 2011 and is now accepting abstracts for presentations. The 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference will be held in Manama, Bahrain on 20-22 February 2011. The 2009 conference covered a wide range of security iss...

Martin Brown will focus on IP VMS sales in key marketsMilestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, announced that Martin Brown is joining the company as VP Sales Europe. Brown has previously made his mark at Symantec, Sun Microsystems and Tandem Computers.Over the past decade, Milestone Systems has been on a stellar growth path with a worldwide leadership ranking for its development of open platform IP video management software. IMS research has reported th...

 CamVu Mini-Domes are some of the first Dedicated Micros' products to feature Integrated Camera RecordingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has significantly strengthened its IP dome camera portfolio with the launch at IFSEC 2010 of its CamVu Mini-Dome range. The two key models, now available in the range, are the CamVu HyperDome and the CamVu Day/Night Mini-Dome which are suitable for deployment both indoors and outdoors.Looking at the CamVu HyperDome, its Wide Dynamic Range (...

WebVR enables the capturing, recording, managing, and storing of surveillance videos and eventsVideoCells® Ltd., a leading provider of web-based video surveillance solutions for security monitoring companies, telecommunications operators, and ISPs, is pleased to announce that G4S, the world's leading international security solutions group, is launching a new service campaign targeting the mass market, which provides the VideoCells' WebVR® (Web Video Recorder) carrier-grade surveillance p...

The Centre's existing analogue PTZ cameras will be replaced with an integrated system utilising IP camerasNorth American Video (NAV), the market leader in designing and delivering state-of-the-art integrated video surveillance and security solutions announced it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the video surveillance system at the New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC). The new system will include a hybrid video solution that will allow NJPAC to leverage their existing infrastructure...

 Johnny Allia will lead Honeywell's intruder, access control and video segments across EMEAHoneywell has announced the appointment of Johnny Allia to vice president and general manager of the Honeywell Security Group products business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Allia was previously managing director for Honeywell's Security and Communications EMEA business focusing on wired and wireless intruder alarm solutions for commercial and residential markets. In his new position,...

The second round of the 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races - held earlier this month in Spa, Belgium - saw yet another podium finish for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in what turned out to be an incident-packed race. This time the CCTV entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - went one better than the season opener by gaining a well deserved second place for the RML AD Group team alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace. Comp...

 At IFSEC 2010, Axxon demonstrated its SmartPro touch screen-enabled solution Axxon reported a highly successful IFSEC 2010, as the open IP video management software (VMS) EMEA market leader continues to increase its presence in the region. Axxon provided non-stop demonstrations of its professional level VMS offering SmartPro. SmartPro is a touch screen-enabled solution which is built for ease-of-use and integration with a wide range of hardware devices and safety and security applications....

Dedicated Micros received the integrated security product award for its plug-and-play Closed IP TV systemCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2010 Security Industry Awards for its groundbreaking Closed IP TV system, a plug-and-play IP video product solution which brings all the physical security of a traditional CCTV system to the IP environment. Closed IP TV integrates enhanced layer 2/3...

Theia's Linear Optical Technlogy provides wide angle without distortion to its CCTV lensesBeginning in June Theia will offer the new MY110 lens for sale, making ultra wide angle, no-distortion, IR-corrected capabilities available for use with C mount cameras at an affordable price. The lens will employ Theia's patented Linear Optical Technlogy® to provide wide angle without distortion. For more details email Theia.

 Dynamic Network Factory's (DNF) has announced a strategic partnership with Aimetis Corp.DNF Security, Dynamic Network Factory's (DNF) mission critical IP Surveillance business unit, announced a strategic partnership with Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software. The relationship comes as DNF Security has completed certification of its Falcon product line with Aimetis Symphony™ video management software.DNF Falcon series platforms are optimised for su...

Milestone's XProtect Corporate 3.1 with the new Smart Client 5.0 brings a new era in ease of use of CCTVsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is exhibiting at the ongoing IFSEC security trade show in Birmingham, UK, May 10-13. Show attendees can see first-hand the newest XProtect™ offerings, including the Smart Client 5.0 with its industry-breaking features such as Sequence Explorer. Milestone Solution Partners Briefcam, DataDirect Network...