IP security & surveillance news

  The number of visitors to the Dallmeier stand increased tremendouslyMore visitors, more international flair - Security 2008 in Essen was a record-breaking event.  Guests from 115 nations used the opportunity to see the latest products and services offered by more than 1100 exhibitors.  According to the fair management, during the first two days the numbers of visitors was already 8 per cent higher compared to the last Security.  Even more impressive though is...

  Norbain launches new monthly publication, Catalogue UpdateNorbain has launched a new monthly publication, Catalogue Update, to compliment its bi-annual product catalogue. Catalogue Update contains information on the latest CCTV, IP Video, Access Control and Intruder solutions available through Norbain.  The aim of the publication is to keep installers up to date with the latest products on the market and inform them of introductory offers and special deals.  Designed t...

   Milestone proved to be number one for open platform IP video management in the 'software only' category worldwide Milestone Systems held its bi-annual ‘MIPS' event last week: the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium.  Several hundred international security industry professionals gathered to learn the latest in digital surveillance solutions, and one of the first presentations from IMS Research announced that Milestone is the number one ‘softwar...

  Hikvision and Prama Technology combine forces to supply digital video surveillance in India Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, today announced that it has signed joint venture MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Prama Technologies to establish a joint venture in order to further enhance the penetration in the booming Indian security market.  Prama Technologies has be...

 The supplier agreement with DORMA adds to Honeywell's product portfolio in GermanyHoneywell recently announced that it has signed a supplier agreement with DORMA, a manufacturer of door lock security systems, for a wide range of escape route products.  Both companies also intend to drive the development of new door security solutions, including products such as electronic door fittings and lock cylinders. "The supplier agreement with DORMA gives Honeywell the opportunity to expan...

 Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degrdation over time Bosch Security Systems showcased its new Aegis illuminators at the Security exhibition in Essen, Germany.  Combining innovation in lighting technology and product design, Aegis illuminators answer long-standing performance-related issues identified by the security industry.Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degradation over time.  The...

Pan Tilt remote camera BU-45H and BU-50H manufactured by Canon is the recipient of a 2008 STARPan Tilt remote camera BU-45H and BU-50H manufactured by Canon is the recipient of a 2008 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine at the 2008 IBC convention.The STAR Award (Superior Technology Award Recipient) is designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. TV Techno...

  VIVOTEK demonstrated strong technical surveillance competenceAt ASIS 2008, Atlanta, USA,  we demonstrated strong technical surveillance competence through our innovative products and emerging technologies.  Having received valuable feedback from our existing customers and visitors at the exhibition, we would like to express our gratitude for your involvement and support.  The extensive range of products offered by VIVOTEK can be accessed at here.

  The HALOCAM provides total situational awareness over a 360° view Grandeye, the world's leading developer of 360° technology, will be showcasing its range of 360° cameras on the AASSET Security GmbH booth at Security Essen.  The booth number is 423 located in Hall 2.Grandeye will exhibit both analogue and IP smart 360° cameras and recording solutions.  Key staff from Grandeye will be on hand throughout the exhibition to answer questions and explain the...

  The Xtralis V3100 is the newest video recording solution from Xtralis which delivers optimised image quality and effective bandwidth useXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced the introduction of the industry's first fully integrated, IT-centric access control and video security solutions portfolio.  The solution is successfully deployed across a number of high profile European enterprises including DHL'...

  Joining ONVIF would allow organisations to actively influence the development of the open standardThe Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), founded by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation, today officially opens for membership.  The purpose of the forum is to develop a global open standard for the network interface of network video products.Joining the forum allows organisations to actively influence the development of the standard.  Variou...

  Attendees tried to "steal" a Bosch drill without being detected by the Bosch IP camera At the recent ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) show in Atlanta, Georgia, more than 2,300 attendees took part in the Bosch IVA challenge, where they tried to "steal" a Bosch drill without being detected by the Bosch IP camera with built-in Intelligent Video Analysis.  People tried to use all sorts of props to fool the system-umbrellas, shee...

Mobotix Q22 to feature at Security Essen show Mobotix AG, manufacturer of high-resolution, complete IP video systems, presents the new hemispheric Q22 camera at the Security Essen Exhibition, Germany, in Hall 1.0, Stand 408. The new panorama function of the Q22 delivers a widescreen image of a high-resolution 180° all round view. This makes it possible to monitor entire rooms discreetly with a single camera. The Q22 also zooms in on detail and can deliver together with th...

A Mobotix camera achieves several times higher image detail than a CCTV cameraMobotix AG, manufacturer of high-resolution, complete IP video systems, presents cost-efficient camera solution for banks at the Security Essen Exhibition, Germany, in Hall 1.0, Stand 408. The high image resolution means that fewer cameras are needed, and the internal Flash recording eliminates the need for additional recording devices. Thanks to its 3.1 megapixel image sensors, a Mobotix camera achieves several t...

  Arecont Vision is providing a new, more cost effective solution to bandwidth utilization New panoramic 180° And 360° megapixel cameras to be demonstrated in H.264 versionsArecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology, is demonstrating the world's first H.264 panoramic cameras at Security 2008, the top international trade show for the industry. The visitors will see H.264 version of Arecont Vision's proprietary SurroundVideo® technology, which utili...

  IndigoVision has been very successful in the last year with projects in the retail and law enforcement sectorsIndigoVision, the leading supplier of IP Security Management Systems, has announced another outstanding set of financial results, with significant growth of sales in the Americas (+51%) and EMEA (+45%) and a tripling of operating profits.  The company, in its results for the year ended July 2008, has reported an increase in total product revenues of 37% to a record &poun...

  Optelecom-NKF Siqura product line strengthens Genetec's security solutionOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced a new partner addition to their Alliances program of Genetec, a pioneer and technology leader in IP video surveillance security solutions. The companies have been working closely to ensure that Optelecom-NKF's Siqura® surveillance solutions are interoperable with Genetec's Omnicast 4.2, its latest...

  Both Milestone and MATE products are designed with open platforms which allows integration of their capabilitiesMATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in video analytics and intelligent video surveillance systems, and Milestone Systems, a global developer of open platform IP video management software, recently announced a partnership agreement to deliver a comprehensive security solution.MATE's advanced security solutions, Behavior Watch™ analytic video server and Trigge...

  The MOBOTIX Group has reached a sales growth of almost 50%MOBOTIX AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports final results for the past fiscal year 2007/08 ending on 30th June 2008.  Sales and profit are above expectations.Sales: 35.3m EUR, Sales growth: 49.6% , EBIT: 7.0m EUR, EBIT in % of total output: 19.0% , Annual net income: 4.9m EUR , Earnings per share: 1.16 EUR , Dividend per share (proposal):...

 The partnership will enable exacqVision users to gain access to ioimage video analytics appliances ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, recently announced a technology partnership with Exacq Technologies, a leading developer of open architecture NVR (Network Video Recorder) software and hardware solutions used in security surveillance applications.This partnership enables new and existing Exacq Technologies users to seamlessly integrate ioimage...

 Access control management system, LinkNet ideal for large scale installations ADI-GARDINER (UK) announced an exclusive distribution agreement with CDV to supply the LinkNet access control management system in the UK, designed to make IP (Internet Protocol) technology more accessible. LinkNet is a comprehensive access control management system that facilitates interaction with IP interfaces.  It incorporates software and hardware solutions which allow the reading of all standard techno...

 New training facility helps industry players expand knowledge in security solutions  Honeywell recently announced its first Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in the UK.  The state-of-the-art training centre will provide security installers with a comprehensive understanding of the key trends in security, as well as in-depth training sessions on technical topics covering installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The Training Centre of Excellence will pl...

  Pictured is the upgraded, new look, MG Lola EX2 65C racecar Principal sponsor, CCTV specialist, AD Group and racing team RML are delighted with the performance of the comprehensively upgraded, new look, MG Lola EX265C racecar in the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone last weekend, where it ran to fourth place in the LMP2 class on its first competitive appearance.The external and internal changes including, most notably, a closed-cockpit are all designed to hel...

  Pictured, left to right, are Donatien Saah, Technical Support Representative; Sylvaine Guillet, Administrator and Olivier Nissen, Sales ManagerDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it has made three new appointments to strengthen the CCTV specialist's sales, technical support, and administration functions in the fast growing French market.Working out of the Paris office, the new members of the team, at Dedicated Micros France, are Olivier Nissen, Sales Manager; Donatie...

  Genetec secures projects exceeding 12,000 cameras within 12 month partnership with SECGenetec, a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry, recently announced that it has extended for the next five-years its business partnership with Security Engineering Consortium Inc. (SEC) as a value-added distributor in Latin American and the Caribbean.  With increasing worldwide presence, Genetec recognises that this affiliation with...

 Dallmeier will present the complete range of the CasinoCam® with Cam_inPIX® technology at G2E 2008Dallmeier has been developing and manufacturing complete networked video solutions for casinos for over 20 years - from special casino cameras, picture storage and picture transmission, to the individually tailored management system with customised GUIs. Numerous casinos worldwide, e.g. the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino in California, the Vee Quiva Casino in Arizona...

  VIVOTEK & VATICS staff take part in a variety of sports to demonstrate teamwork spirit and physical fitnessOn August 2 VIVOTEK and VATICS held their annual athletic meet, where a total of over 200 staff along with their families gathered at the playground of Chung Ho Senior School in Taipei, Taiwan.  A variety of sports competition was included, allowing the staff to demonstrate their excellent physical fitness and teamwork spirits.  VIVOTEK staff not onl...

   Videor will promote its' new logo and latest CCTV solutions at Security 2008  Videor presents more than 20 manufacturers at the Security exhibition: IP CCTV product highlights from Axis, Aimetis, Bosch, Netavis, eneo etc. Videor is using its enormous exhibition space at the Security exhibition to promote two concepts.  On the one hand, the company is presenting itself with a new logo as a European multibrand distributor with products...

  Dirk Ostermann, HeiTel CEO HeiTel Digital Video GmbH, the well known German manufacturer of digital video transmission and recording equipment and developer of professional central monitoring software solutions, has constantly achieved about 70% of its last years turnover in market places outside of Germany, mostly within the European market and in South Africa.  To date, over 50,000 HeiTel systems are in use worldwide.  The US-American market will now be tar...

 The integration brings video and metadata from ioimage's centralised and edge video analytics devices directly into the 3VR user interface ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, and 3VR the originator of searchable surveillance, announce a technology alliance today.  ioimage joins industry leading access control, camera, transaction software, command centre, and video analytics vendors who have developed an integration to 3VR's intelligent video management platform.&nbs...