IP security & surveillance news

Frank Webb is the new Regional Sales Manager for Basler Effective immediately, Frank Webb is the new Regional Sales Manager for Basler's IP camera series. Frank will be based in Basler's US subsidiary located in Exton, PA and will be responsible for the IP camera customers in North, Central, and South America, including the USA and Canada. Frank has been with the company for almost three years. He moved from his previous position as a sales manager in the machine vision industry, where he g...

 John Lewis and IndigoVision have won the prestigious ‘Security Initiative of the Year' category at the recent Retail Systems Awards 2008John Lewis, one of the UK's leading retail groups and IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP CCTV security solutions have won the prestigious ‘Security Initiative of the Year' category at the recent Retail Systems Awards 2008, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.The judges were looking for a retailer who has implemented loss pr...

 ONVIF first meeting for members receives high interest from the industryONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) welcomes 18 new member companies into the forum. Joining the forum allows organizations to actively take part in the specification development. Various classes of membership are available to accommodate individual levels of participation. ONVIF announces that Cieffe S.p.A (a March Networks Company), Hikvision Digital Technology, IndigoVision Ltd and Panasonic Corporation Syste...

   Arecont Vision teams up with NUUO Inc to enable seamless integration of their respective products Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology, furthers its alliance with Taiwan-based NUUO Inc. to enable seamless integration of Arecont Vision's innovative H.264 megapixel camera line with NUUO's IP+ network video recording (NVR) software. "With the dramatic reductions in bandwidth and storage achieved by Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cam...

  Axis partner sees increase in demand for network surveillance systems from fuel depot operationsAxis Communications' partner LDE Data Communications Limited (LDE) has seen unprecedented demand for its fuel depot security solution ‘SmartAlarms' following a significant rise in fuel theft during 2008. Several police forces including West Yorkshire and Gwent reported a near tripling of fuel theft-related crimes after price rises in their jurisdictions this year,...

 The 50 page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the 2008/2009 edition of its CCTV catalogue, a publication that reflects the major expansion of the company's product portfolio over the past 12 months.The 50-page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range, from e...

  The decision to terminate was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range After 7 years of successful cooperation, the ways of Dallmeier electronic UK Ltd. and Norbain SDL are going to part as of 1st January 2009.The decision to terminate the contract has not been taken lightly, but was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range and a different development of sales strategies.Dallmeier customers are being contacted by their dedicated Dallmeier Sales Manager to explain futur...

 "The Pelco party will still provide a great opportunity to connect with customers, even without having a stand at IFSEC 2009," says Kevin Smith Regional Manager UK and IrelandPelco management announced that it will not be participating in the IFSEC 2009 Exhibition but will still be hosting its annual customer party, to be held at a venue near but not at IFSEC. The company feels it prudent - given the current worldwide economic atmosphere - to withdraw from participation at the sh...

  Mirasys and Videotecnica join forces to provide complete range of video surveillance solutionsMirasys announces a distribution agreement with Videotecnica, who will be responsible for the delivery of Mirasys product range on the Italian market. The agreement will enable customers to take advantage of the flexibility and open approach provided by the Finnish company. The two companies started collaborating in 2006 after a careful market analysis: the Italian distributor was looking fo...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

 HeiTel's premiere at the ISC East was a successful first step into the USA marketNewly founded HeiTel Digital Video USA Corp. for the first time exhibited their product range from hybrid network DVRs to server/client based video alarm management systems at the most important security exhibition in the Northeast USA."Our first participation in the ISC East has exceeded our expectations by far," resumes Dirk Osterman, CEO of HeiTel Digital Video USA Corp. "The number of visits...

  At Intersec 2009, Dallmeier will showcase its latest products and solutionsFor more than twenty years now, Dallmeier has been producing high-value products and complete solutions for the CCTV/IP area. For many years the company has also been operating successfully in the Middle East and is even maintaining a branch office on the ground. At Intersec 2009, which will take place in Dubai from January 18 to 20, Dallmeier will showcase its latest products and solutions. Everything is done...

  Switchnet Systems is supplying the entire product requirement for 'The Snowcentre' in Hemel HempsteadMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is supplying the entire product requirement for an exciting installation at Britain's soon to be premier indoor snow sports destination.  ‘The Snowcentre' in Hemel Hempstead will recreate alpine conditions with a huge 160m main slope and 100m lesson slope, both over 3...

 March Networks' VideoSphere™ PTZ Auto Tracking analytic wins award for exceptional product innovation March Networks® a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced that its VideoSphere™ PTZ Auto Tracking analytic has won the Security & Safety Award for exceptional product innovation at the Sicurezza 2008 Exhibition, running November 25-28 in Milan, Italy. "We are pleased to recognize March Networks with...

  The partnership between Overland and Mobotix gives companies an easy-to-use, turnkey solution Overland Storage, Inc. recently announced the formation of a strategic, global alliance with Mobotix Vision Systems, the leader in high-resolution IP network cameras, to deliver video surveillance and archiving solutions for the under 100-camera system market.  Mobotix will offer a bundled solution including Overland‘s Snap Server network attached storage (NAS) appliance family wi...

GVI Security Solutions has won a contract to provide a video surveillance system for a prison in Latin America GVI Security Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products has won a contract to provide a comprehensive video surveillance system for the prison system of one of the largest nations in Latin America. The project, commencing this week, includes a broad range of GVI Samsung Elec...

  Sony exhibited at the SECTECH event in CopenhagenInnovative Achievement Awards: NSR-1000 Series from SonyLast week Sony exhibited at the SECTECH event in Copenhagen. The exhibition and associated seminars were focused entirely on security technologies, acting as a meeting point for suppliers, installers, consultants and end user purchasing managers within the field of security.The number of visitors to the Sony stand was very good and there was particular interest in our Mega Pixel c...

  Research confirms Dedicated Micros dominant position in DVR market within EMEA regionThe latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed the market leading position of Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - as the number one supplier of own brand digital video recorders (DVRs) in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region and also the joint number one provider worldwide, with its proportion of the global market having increased by an impressive 18.8% compared to...

  The seminars will take place on the 3rd and 10th December at Group 4 Technology in TewkesburyGroup 4 Technology are holding a series of seminars on the future of building security for businesses. The sessions will be a fantastic opportunity to get up to speed with the latest in security technology that will affect both you and your business. The knowledge will be fundamental in supporting you when making future decisions about security to protect your assets, buildings and staff.Secu...

  Mirasys is set to record revenues approaching eight million Euros in 2008Mirasys, the Helsinki headquartered provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, is now third in its core EMEA marketplace according to a comprehensive research report published by IMS Research. Meanwhile, Mirasys will complete the third and final instalment of a three million Euro investment agreed in early 2007 with CapMan, one of the leading asset managers in the Baltic countries a...

  Claude Marier, Chief Talent Officer of GenetecGenetec is proud to announce the recent employment of Claude Marier as Genetec's Chief Talent Officer (CTO), adding yet another member to the ever-growing Genetec team. As of November 3, 2008, Mr. Marier's primary mandate is to develop and put in place a strategic HR plan that will aim to attract, develop, engage, reward and retain the people that Genetec needs to achieve its growth objectives. With a B.A. in Economics from Universit&eacu...

  The products on display will give visitors an insight into Mayflex productsMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, will be exhibiting at the IIPSEC show, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry. The event is the only event dedicated to networked and digital security, life safety and BMS technologies and is taking place on the 27-29 January 2009.Since its inception, IIPSEC has led the field in delivering quality visitors. The s...

   The company is ranked No. 3 in revenue growthFor the third consecutive year, Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, has been enlisted in Security 50, a market survey to recognize the top 50 security companies around the world by revenue.  With the increase in revenue by $70 million from 2006 to 2007, which is 68.5 percent growth, Hikvision is ranked No. 13 in 2008 Security 50, whic...

  The solution's ATM transaction data integration software will help the bank combat fraud and theft March Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced that a major financial institution in Latin America has selected the company's networked video recording systems and investigation software for deployment across more than 1,900 retail banking branches and automated teller machines (ATMs). The Company expects to fulfil the...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

 Axis has increased its global market share for network cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announces that IMS research estimates the company's global market share for network cameras at 33.5 percent (up from 32.0 percent the previous year) in its latest report on the security market. Axis has thus strengthened its market leading position.The 2008 edition of the annual IMS Research report, "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance...

 Dedicated Micros' NetVu Console remote CCTV viewing station is a finalist in the Innovation category of the Security and Safety Award 2008Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has announced that its NetVu Console solution has been shortlisted in the high-profile Security and Safety Award 2008 to be held at the Sicurezza exhibition in Italy (25 - 28 November). A powerful remote CCTV viewing station, NetVu Console, duplicates the local control functionality of a Digital Video Recorder (...

 Bosch LIVE cameras shoots-out with Derwent and Forward Vision part of Bosch Group Following the successful integration of Bosch Security Systems and the Extreme CCTV Group, a winter schedule of Technology Days has been announced, which this year has been extended to incorporate more locations across the country.These Bosch Technology Days, targeted at security consultants, installers and end users, are a development of the Bosch Camera Shootouts.  However, thi...

  Paul Jones, Business Development Manager for Sony productsNorbain has appointed a dedicated business development manager, Paul Jones, to support the popular Sony brand.  Sony has an extensive IP and analogue line up and has seen significant growth since appointing Norbain as a key distributor."We are delighted to appoint Paul as business development manager for Sony products," says Andrew Pigram, Norbain's technical director.  "Paul has continued to develop h...

 The results for the first quarter are above Mobotix AG's expectationsMobotix AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, has reported the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008/09 ending on 30th September 2008.The Mobotix Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has reached a sales growth of 48.2% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008/09 resulting in sales of 10.3m EUR (previous year: 7.0m EUR).The group EBITDA r...