IP security & surveillance news

Rapid innovation has led to the availability of new security products that are based on IP formats and HD technologyWith greater monitoring capabilities than the traditional standard definition analogue products on the market, new security products are transforming video surveillance and record management in this industry. Yet there is reluctance to adopt these new technologies. Concern about the difficulties associated with moving from a traditional analogue to IP-based system, or standard defi...

  Milestone Systems continues for the fifth year in a row as the world leader for open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems once again stands out as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software, according to the latest IMS Research report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition. The report found that Milestone Systems has retained its top position of the last half decade in similar categories and gained additio...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

 ISC East and SIA team up to showcase new innovations this OctoberThe ISC Events and the Security Industry Association (SIA) announce the introduction of a New Product Showcase at ISC East, October 28-29, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The showcase will include a physical display area of new products as well as a demonstration theater, bringing innovation to the forefront for the Northeast security market. "ISC East research indicates that 95 percent of o...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organisation for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

 Stephen Jones, new Sales Manager at Milestone SystemsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired security industry professional Stephen Jones as Northern Regional Manager in the United Kingdom.In response to continued growth and development of the partner channel and customer base in the UK, Milestone Systems Ltd. has hired Stephen Jones as Sales Manager for the Northern region. The uptake of IP technology in the physical security sector is creat...

 The seminar will take place on 29th September at Highgate House, Creaton, Northamptonshire  Axis Communications UK, the global leader in the network video market is hosting a seminar on 29th September in Northampton to demonstrate how retailers can use IP-based surveillance solutions to do so much more than just security. The seminar ‘Making a difference for retail' will see Axis Communications and partners Genetec and Alpha Vision Design (AVD) showcase a range of surveillance s...

Samsung Techwin appoints Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service CentresSamsung Techwin has appointed Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service Centres for the full range of Samsung Techwin professional security products.Commenting on the partnership which has been established between the two companies, Gary Fletcher-Moore, European Technical Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe said: "Whilst all of our products are proving...

 New location expands operations and support for growing EMEA market IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, today announced the relocation of its EMEA office to Amsterdam, Holland. The new strategic location will allow the company to better serve its technology and integrator partners and end users in the expanding region."As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, IQinVision is pleased to annou...

SIA releases new Latin America Security Market Report analysing growth in the physical security marketIncreasing crime in Latin America is driving growth in the physical security market, pushing the sector to $430 million a year in Mexico alone, according to the new Latin America Security Market Report from the Security Industry Association (SIA).The comprehensive, 157-page report examines the electronic and physical security (EPS) markets in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and V...

  HDcctv Alliance announces China Security & Surveillance Technology joins as charter voting memberHDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced today that China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc., a leading provider of surveillance technology, has joined the Alliance as the only Charter Voting Member in the People’s Republic of China. The aim of the All...

Axis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the categoryAxis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipmen...

Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category of vendors providing video surveillance equipment Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report, "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surv...

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

Joined-up thinking is essential to getting the best out of CCTV, is the message from the BSIAJoined-up thinking is essential to getting the best out of CCTV, is the message from the British Security Industry Association in the wake of a report from the Metropolitan Police Service which highlights concerns around the number of crimes the Police solved using the technology."Headline figures from the Met indicate that CCTV is not directly solving as many crimes as the Police would like,"...

 Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications Axis Communications would like to invite you to attend their Retail Solution Seminar.An IP-Surveillance system has benefits for those working in merchandising, human resources and customer services. Network video solutions can provide a wide variety of specialist applications such as people counting, customer behaviour analysis and POS integration, all adding up to a compelling return on customer investment.Worki...

   Leonid Mukhamedov has joined the management team of Pelco as Vice President of EMEAPelco is pleased to announce that Leonid Mukhamedov has joined the management team of Pelco as Vice President of EMEA, reporting to Dean Meyer, Pelco President and CEO. In his new role Mukhamedov is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Technical and Training for the EMEA region. This area includes the United Kingdom, the Nordics, Europe, Middle East and Africa.Prior to joining Pelco, Mukhamedov was...

Pelco entered into a strategic relationship with Northern Video Systems to market and sell Pelco Select Goods inventoryPelco has entered into a strategic relationship with its Distribution Partner, Northern Video Systems of Rocklin, California, to market and sell Pelco Select Goods inventory. Pelco Select Goods are products that could be overstock products, discontinued products, products being replaced by newer models, and/or Factory Refurbished products. Unlike other companies, these products...

LILIN will be presenting its extensive range of ONVIF compatible IP equipment at ONVIF Annual MeetingFollowing their recent release of the world's first ONVIF conformant IP products, LILIN have announced their attendance at the ONVIF annual meeting in Anaheim, California, 22-25 September 2009.The ONVIF annual meeting is a four-day event designed to bring the research, development and findings of the 70 member companies to the forefront. The event will feature product showcases, panels and worksh...

Tom Galvin to direct product management for GVI SecurityGVI Security recently announced that Tom Galvin, technical consultant to manufacturers and software vendors for video surveillance products, security consultant for critical infrastructure projects, monthly columnist, patent holder on voice over IP systems, and founder and ex-president of NetVideo Consulting, will direct product management for the company. On May 21, 2009, GVI announced that it had acquired a suite of Video Management...

Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme greatly expands opportunities for the sales channel Panasonic System Solutions is committed to providing a knowledgeable and well-trained sales channel to respond to the growing demand for Panasonic's i-Pro line of IP-based video surveillance technologies. Evidence of that commitment is the tremendous growth of Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme, which promotes education and training to resellers to better enable them to design, imp...

 On-Net Surveillance Systems appointed Adam Messina as Regional Sales Manager, NortheastOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the leading developer of intelligent IP video surveillance systems, announced today that Adam Messina has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, Northeast. In this role, Mr. Messina will be responsible for managing OnSSI's manufacturer representatives and channel partners in the region as well as developing new business opportunities. The Northeastern Reg...

Mobotix Group, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in 2008/09Mobotix AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports record results for the fiscal year 2008/09, ending on June 30, 2009.The Mobotix Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in fiscal year 2008/09, resulting in sales of € 44....

For the seventh year in a row, ISC West is one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North AmericaFor the seventh year in a row, ISC West has been recognised as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North America by leading industry publication Tradeshow Week. ISC West has attained this status every year that Tradeshow Week has conducted the "Fastest 50" programme. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organised by Reed Exhibitions, ISC West serves over 23,00...

Pelco management welcomes Jean-Baptiste Hazard as Vice President of Pelco Asia PacificPelco management is proud to welcome Jean-Baptiste Hazard as the new Vice President of Pelco Asia Pacific (APAC). Hazard replaces Herve Fages who has taken on the role as Pelco Director of Global Marketing.Hazard joins the Pelco team after more than 10 years with Schneider Electric, working in areas from strategy and logistics to general management. Hazard has considerable experience working in dynamic and chan...

CNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of ChairmanCNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of Chairman, effective August 10th 2009.Wallis is an industry veteran and one of the most prominent members of the security industry for the last twenty years. Graham has been active across a broad spectrum of senior management roles in the US; notably as President of Dedicated Micros and Javelin Systems, a subsidiary of the Ademco Pittway Cor...

John Bates, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association to step down with immediate effectJohn Bates is to step down as Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association with immediate effect.John Bates comments: "It has been a privilege and I am proud to have led the BSIA. The team are conscientious, dedicated and serve the members well and I have enjoyed working with them. I am confident that the 'Better, Bigger and Stronger' agenda that I have championed, toge...

SMC Networks to include Artec´s MULTIEYE® software with IP camera to target professional marketSMC Networks, a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, announced that has signed a preferred product partnership with artec technologies, a specialist manufacturer of high quality video surveillance software, to support expanding sales in its IP cameras and meet growing demand from customers for professional standard IP surveillance solutions in business env...

Murrayfield Stadium will be the venue for the biggest IP event is Scotland Crossing the border for the first time IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland promises to be the biggest IP security event ever held in Scotland.Taking place at the home of Scotish rugby, the magnificent Murrayfield Stadium IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland is on Thursday 17th September.Organisers, IP UserGroup, have secured a prestigious venue for IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland and will be providing an excellent seminar programme with a full a...