IP security & surveillance news

Grandstream Networks has expanded its video surveillance portfolio with two new HD/low light SIP camerasGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced the release of two new CMOS IP surveillance cameras, the GXV3601_HD (720P high definition) and GXV3601_LL (low light), that add to the rich functionality and versatility of Grandstream's IP video surveillance portfolio by providing exceptional visual clarity with high de...

Hikvision Digital Technology announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office - Hikvision Europe B.V.Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office -- Hikvision Europe B.V. -- in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This branch will enable Hikvision to further cultivate the European security market with an eye on better serving and supporting European customers.Dedicated technical tea...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50, a market survey recognising the top 50 security companies around the world by revenue. Hikvision also ranks at No. 3 in revenue growth with 47.1 percent growth among the top 50 security players. This is the fourth consecutive year for Hikvision t...

  Optelecom-NKF,  awarded a contract with the Direction Interdépartementale des Routes d'Ile-de-France (DIRIF)Optelecom-NKF Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTC), a leading global provider of Siqura® IP surveillance solutions, was awarded a contract with the Direction Interdépartementale des Routes d'Ile-de-France (DIRIF) to implement a video surveillance system for acquiring, transmitting, and recording video in 23 tunnels in the Paris area.Directed and financed by the French Min...

  The GeViScope-IP/SE Geutebruck's top selling boxed NVRIn a market where traditional CCTV system manufacturers claim that only they can provide optimum tailor-made solutions because of their specialist security knowledge and experience; and where new IP-video companies counter with the argument that their IT skills are what really counts for the future, how do buyers choose?Many purchasers of enterprise class hardware turn to Geutebruck - a security manufacturer of 40 years standing a...

PROSEC 2010 - Premium trade show of homeland securityPROSEC 2010, is the first congress- exhibition event, held in Greece (Athens, 26- 28 February 2010) for Goods, Products & Services for Law Enforcement and Security Industry Professionals.Along with the main support of Attica's POLICE OFFICERS UNION and significant institutional partners, they aim to cover the great necessity of the specific industry to get in touch with products and services, which will upgrade the infrastructures and...

ADI Global Distribution signed an agreement with Pelco to distribute its IP product portfolio in EMEAADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, has signed a supplier agreement with Pelco to distribute its IP product portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Pelco is a worldwide leader in video security with first-class products in both the analogue and IP range. The Pelco portfolio offers discreet camera domes and enclosures, video mat...

Paul Ramsay, BSIA Export Council Section Chairman, welcomes Mojisola FayokunThe British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council welcomed Mojisola Fayokun, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Nigeria's trade development manager, to their section meeting yesterday to discuss security opportunities in the country.In an excellent presentation, Mojisola outlined the various opportunities available for the UK security industry in Nigeria, ranging from the financial and construction industry...

Full Range of FLIR Thermal Imaging Products now available from VIDEOR in the UK The added value multibrand distributor  Videor has been marketing FLIR thermal imaging cameras on the UK market. Phil Wilkinson, Videor UK General Manager: "We are proud to offer the full range of thermal imaging products from the world's leader in the infrared technology segment. Videor customers now benefit from FLIR's 50 years of experience in the development and production of inf...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., announced the establishment of a Russian joint venture -- ZAO HikvisionHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, recently announced the establishment of a Russian joint venture -- ZAO Hikvision -- in St.Petersburg. This is the second joint venture established by Hikvision, following Prama Hikvision in India, to strengthen the local touch.ZAO Hikvision's new general manager, Anton Kurako, brings a w...

  Sphere Security and SightLogix announce their plan to expand UK market opportunitiesSphere Security and SightLogix®, Inc. jointly announced that the two companies have entered into a reseller partnership. SightLogix, a US-based manufacturer, will be supplying its automated outdoor surveillance camera solutions for perimeter security and critical infrastructure applications to Sphere Security, one of the UK's leading security system integrators. The agreement will create...

SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC WestThe Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC West in Las Vegas in March.The NPS is the security industry's premier awards-based marketing program, and the 2010 event will feature several enhancements, including revised categories that reflect the evolution of the industry and an exclusive space on the show floor where produ...

'A safe digital product for use in British and European courts of law'  LGC Forensics has certificated the Geutebruck re_porter digital CCTV system as being ‘a safe digital product for use in British and European courts of law.' With its recent acquisition of Kalagate, LGC Forensics has replaced Kalagate as the official certification authority for evidential quality video equipment. In stringent testing re_porter was found to meet all the necessary criteria for picture quality an...

 Ian Crosby discusses the transfer of the production of MIC CCTV cameras to Ovar, PortugalIn January 2010, production of the proven MIC series of CCTV cameras from Bosch Security Systems will move to Bosch's principal manufacturing facility in Ovar, Portugal. In the first of a series of communications, Sean Feast speaks to Ian Crosby, Product Marketing Manager (CCTV) about the future of the MIC series and what Bosch customers can expect. SF: How successful is the MIC series of cameras?IC: V...

NICE Systems announces the agreement to acquire Orsus, a leading provider of security management solutionsNICE to revolutionise situational awareness by connecting NICE security solutions and other 3rd party security and safety systems to provide security organisations with a unified view and automated response procedures Orsus' Situator provides a framework for fusing data silos from disparate security and safety systems as well as multiple command and control centres, into a single, holistic o...

  Arecont Vision introduces John Steen as new Vice President of Strategic AccountsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces Mr. John Steen as their new Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this new position, Mr. Steen will be responsible for Arecont Vision's global distributor and system integrator business with a primary focus in the Americas."I am pleased to announce John's appointment to this new position of Vice President of St...

 March Networks will explore the evolving security needs of businesses with other industry executives in a panel discussionMarch Networks® is pleased to join leading business and government leaders in Mumbai, India, on November 26 at the Building Secure Cities for Economic Prosperity and Growth conference to discuss strategies for enhanced corporate and public security. Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the EuroIndia Centre, the one-day event will take place at th...

The three new Arecont Vision reps are: ProSource, RW Sales and Southeast Security Products Arecont Vision, provider of the industry's broadest line of IP-based megapixel video cameras, announces the addition of three new U.S. manufacturer's representative organisations; ProSource, RW Sales and Southeast Security Products. The announcement, made by Scott Schafer, Arecont Vision's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is intended to further solidify their strong core...

 SightLogix has partnered with Genetec to ensure compatibility with the Omnicast IP video surveillanceSightLogix®, Inc., the professional security industry's leading supplier of intelligent video surveillance cameras for outdoor security applications, has partnered with Genetec to ensure compatibility with the company's Omnicast IP video surveillance management solution. As a Certified Genetec Partner, SightLogix' advanced video surveillance imaging solutions are fully compatible with O...

 Axxon&Friends aims to attract all members of the UK security industry Axxon&Friends is aiming to attract a mixture of traditional security installers, network integrators, systems integrators, specifiers, consultants and vendors with a view to rapidly grow its market share in the UK.  Specific focus will be on helping those involved in analogue-IP hybrid projects which still dominate the UK professional security market. Axxon&Friends will be geared to building collabo...

 Sony's new SNT-EX/EP series of video encoders will help users integrate analogue and IPSony recently reaffirmed its commitment to helping customers move from analogue to IP technology. Announcing the launch of the new SNT-EX/EP Series of video encoders, Sony brings a true hybrid offering to market that allows users to seamlessly integrate analogue and IP. Significantly the new range makes it possible for anyone using an analogue system to access the image improvements normally associated w...

Becky Zhou has been promoted to Arecont Vision's Director of Sales, Asia PacificArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces three new sales management appointments to improve channel support and work with Arecont Vision's reseller partners to meet growing demand for the unparalleled image quality and resolution available with megapixel video. One addition and two promotions within the sales management team will substantially strengthen Arecont Vision's...

The House of Representatives establish a new grant program dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plantsThe House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a key legislative priority of the Security Industry Association (SIA): the establishment of a new grant programme dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plants.The "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2868) would, among other things, create a wastewater treatment plant securit...

Surveon reveals a professional, cost effective network video recorder, NVR1000Surveon, provider of IP-based surveillance, reveals a professional, cost effective network video recorder. Employing the up-to-date IP video surveillance technologies, Surveon NVR1000 features the most needed functions and offers an option for external storage expansion to meet the requirement for long-time recording. It is an ideal solution of IP video surveillance for small and medium businesses that require rem...

Mr. John Steen, Vice President of Strategic Accounts Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces Mr. John Steen as their new Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this new position, Mr. Steen will be responsible for Arecont Vision's global distributor and system integrator business with a primary focus in the Americas."I am pleased to announce John's appointment to this new position of Vice President of Strategic Accounts. His wealth of industr...

 Milestone Systems hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Roger Meier as Regional Sales Manager in Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany.Strengthening its presence in the core of the European market, Milestone Systems today announced two new managers for the DACH region whose focus will be to...

Event provided comprehensive offering of products, education and networking for the Northeast security marketThis year's ISC East realised an increase in attendance, contradicting the trending of nearly all security events in 2009. With the official results of the third-party attendance audit still pending, this year's preliminary results showed just over 6,000 buyers in attendance at ISC East, held October 28-29, 2009 in New York City, a 1% increase from the 2008 event. Reflecting the growing n...

According to SIA, GSA Schedule Programme can offer big savings to local governmentsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched an initiative in which it is asking state legislators to allow local government purchases of security and life safety products through the GSA schedule programme.The General Services Administration (GSA) has long made products available to the federal government at the lowest price through its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) programme. In 2008, Congress passed a b...

Raid-control expands robbery deterrent package in response to new crime trend Raid-control - the national crime prevention initiative backed by the British Security Industry Association - has expanded its robbery deterrent package to include the protection of tobacco products within cigarette gantries in response to a new crime trend that retailers are experiencing.Criminals are targeting the cigarette gantries within several convenience store chains and demand that the person behind the co...

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan brings domain expertise to leading intelligence and investigation solution vendori2, Inc., the global leader in intelligence and investigation solutions for law enforcement, national security, defence and commercial security, recently announced that law enforcement and intelligence veteran Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has joined i2's Board of Directors. With a 30-year history in the industry, Kiernan is well-respected for her ability to translate national-level requirements into pra...