IP security & surveillance news

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of an explosion proof network IP camera designed for observation in hazardous locations. This camera is explosion proof, dust proof, ignition proof, weatherproof and tamper resistant providing operators with a live feed from inside tanks, reactors, vessels and more. This camera comes with built-in infrared and a 3-port junction box. Explos...

Fujifilm and Videotec announce a new collaboration, integrating top-performance products to supply an innovative solution for accurate long-range surveillance. This solution is ideal for protecting critical infrastructure and transportation networks, including airports, harbours, highways, borders and the environment. The combined system incorporates Fujifilm’s new high-end SX800 camera into Videotec’s ULISSE MAXI PTZ. Integrating the SX800 camera into the robust and precise ULISSE M...

IMG GlobalSecur, Inc., an international travel security consulting firm, is proud to announce a new post on privacy and travel safety apps on its FoneTrac website. The post highlights some of the important issues HR managers facing when selecting a best-in-class travel security app for employee security including itinerary monitoring. Most businesses and HR managers must be transparent when it comes to privacy issues in contrast to government agencies and law-enforcement personnel who face a di...

Umbo Computer Vision, an artificial intelligence company that specialises in autonomous video security, announced that it raised an $8 million post-A round, bringing funding to a total of $17.6 million to date. This round was co-led by Translink Capital and Susquehanna International Group. Shin-Kong Capital and Shin-Kong Security, Asia’s security alarm companies, also joined as strategic investors, with continued participation by earlier investors. Cloud-based security management platfor...

At the end of September 2019, eleven professional application developer companies, primarily from Nordic countries, got together in Stockholm to demonstrate their creations for Airbus’s Tactilon Dabat device. This was the 5th edition of the Critical App Challenge, which has already taken place in Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and the Middle East and North Africa region in order to give local innovative companies from these regions the chance to demonstrate their solutions for public safety a...

Hanwha Techwin has announced further strengthening its Wisenet Q cameras series with the release of 24 new H.265 models. Wisenet Q Series bullet cameras The new additions to the Wisenet Q series include 2 and 5 megapixel bullet cameras, domes and vandal resistant domes, with system designers able to choose from models which are supplied with fixed or motorised varifocal lenses. All the new Wisenet Q series cameras are true day/night (ICR) cameras and feature Lens Distortion Correction (LDC)...

Eagle Eye Networks has announced up to US$ 1,000,000 in available funding for the 2020 Drako School Grant, supporting the implementation and operation of security equipment, and cloud recording services at local school buildings and/or campuses. Eligible schools, or school districts, include accredited private and public schools; elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. School security “By increasing access to high-quality cloud video surveillance we’re culti...

Two promising technology companies will be joining forces to create a global smart safety management system. Born2Global Centre member companies Alchera and GSIL recently signed an MOU for joint technology development and commercialisation in the construction safety sector. AI video-based fire detection  The MOU provides the basis for the technological convergence of Alchera’s AI video-based smoke and fire detection solution and GSIL’s IoT smart safety management system. After...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has acquired the intellectual property (IP) and certain operating assets of Aria Insights, Inc. terms of the deal are not being disclosed. Previously known as CyPhy Works, Inc., Aria pioneered the development of tethered small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). Founded in 2008 by iRobot co-founder Helen Greiner and backed by several top technology investors, Aria notably developed the Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) tethered drone. Th...

Userful Corporation (Userful), a globally renowned provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced video communication, has announced the opening of a new office in Dubai to strengthen the company’s presence in the fast-growing Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) market. Expansion in META market This new business hub is the first of several upcoming office openings worldwide to facilitate the company’s sales, development, customer support, and supply chain operations across the wor...

BCDVideo announced the landing of the company’s 100,000th video surveillance recording appliance. The pioneer in video data infrastructure and appliances for the physical security industry is celebrating 20 years in the computer industry, with over a decade in the video surveillance arena. The multinational hardware manufacturer currently records video in 75 countries worldwide under the BCDVideo brand, as well as through over 30 OEM software and camera partners, for whom they private-labe...

Dahua Technology, globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and services provider, successfully held its Dahua Technology Partner Day at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid. The event has brought together strategic technological partners of the company, who have been sharing their expertise and know-how in the development of smart end-to-end solutions. Dahua Technology Partner Day In this rapidly changing smart IoT era, challenges come with opportunities" In the afternoon, the event...

In a boost for video project implementations across Europe, all IDIS cameras, network recorders and accessories are now available to partners with next day delivery with the opening of a new distribution and after-sales service centre in the Netherlands. IDIS, which is Korea’s in-country surveillance manufacturer, is opening the new distribution centre to improve customer service and accelerate growth by supporting local distributors in each country through much faster delivery times, with...

When capturing large spatial contexts with video technology, users still have to make many compromises. The 180- and 360-degree versions of the Panomera W series from Dallmeier have taken up the cause of overcoming these challenges and providing customers with the ability to monitor their indoor and outdoor premises most effectively for minimal outlay in terms of personnel and costs. The task of providing surveillance for large outdoor expanses and indoor areas successfully yet efficiently in t...

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Milestone Systems, a global provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), has won a Brandon Hall Group gold award for excellence in the Learning Category. The ‘Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Program’ has been awarded to the Milestone Systems Learning & Performance Program for their innovative channel partner learning program. This award is for written descriptions of learning programs that were specifically designed for an audience other...

MOBOTIX has taken another step towards making its technology available and integrating it in partner systems. After extensive development processes and testing, all MOBOTIX IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s cloud-based Stratocast video management system. Genetec, global provider of video management systems solutions, has been one of MOBOTIX’s most important technology partners for many years. Integration with MOBOTIX IoT camera solutions The integration of our...

The new Wisenet 5 megapixel Flateye IR dome cameras manufactured by Hanwha Techwin are designed for high humidity environments and for where condensation might occur because of temperature differences. A key feature of the Wisenet QNE-8011R and QNE-8021R domes is that they each have a flat surface cover which is applied to the front of the lens, instead of the dome cover. This reduces IR diffused reflection which is caused by moisture and in the absence of a normal transparent dome cover, also r...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George W. Anderson as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honour recognising excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Anderson – who retired from the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2011 after 30 years of service – is the director of World Trade Center security for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and serves as chair of the Private Sector Liaison Commit...

Echodyne, renowned manufacturer of innovative, high-performance radars for government and commercial markets, has announced the release of its ‘Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Drones’ white paper. The white paper is being released in conjunction with the Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference taking place September 8-12 in Chicago. 'Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Drone' The white paper offers an important look at the security risks facing today's critical infras...

Percepto, a global market expert for autonomous industrial drone solutions, will change the perception that drones are the enemy of the airport, at the ACI EUROPE Security Summit, which is being hosted in Tel Aviv, Israel, from 17th – 19th September 2019. In a presentation entitled ‘Drones in Airports Friends or Foes?’ Percepto will address how the latest innovations in drone technology can improve airport safety, security and operations. VP of Marketing at Percepto, Illy Grub...

Professionals from varied spheres in the security, safety and fire protection industry gathered for the second edition of the Intersec Awards during a gala event to celebrate their achievements in the global fire safety and security industry. The ceremony which was hosted by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organisers of Intersec – was held at Dubai’s Habtoor Palace Ballroom and saw more than 250 guests attend. Commercial security and fire protection The awards saw 130 entrants ac...

Video surveillance has evolved from a simple requirement for clear images to video content analysis (VCA) for improved management. Now, with deep learning, security solutions are enabled with sophisticated intelligence and efficiency at a whole new level. Hikvision AcuSense software Hikvision AcuSense makes advanced VCA and deep learning capabilities available to SMBs Hikvision AcuSense is newly born out of this, which makes advanced VCA and deep learning capabilities available to small and m...

Hikvision USA Inc., a provider of security hardware equipment and software solutions, will showcase advanced technology that is specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) at the GSX show here Sept. 9-12. It is also launching the Hikvision Product Selector at GSX. “Deep learning, significant false alarm reduction, fire and temperature detection, and brilliant colour images in complete darkness are not the kinds of features normally included in video surveillance techn...

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT successfully carried out the initial fitting and operating activities of its newly developed electro-optical vision system SETAS (See-through Armour System) with the British Army’s Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU) in Bovington. This activity was to capture, understand and then minimise potential operating issues in the future. Fitted on a ‘Warrior’ Infantry Fighting Vehicle, SETAS demonstrated its potential to give full situational...

FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the releases of the new FLIR K1 handheld thermal imaging camera, available for purchase in the EMEA region. Touted to be FLIR’s most affordable camera for first responder officers and fire investigators, the FLIR K1 detects heat and provides visibility through smoke and in total darkness. It provides enhanced situational awareness for use in wildland fire control, search and rescue missions, structure damage evaluation, and investigative work. K1 thermal i...

Arecont Vision Costar, global provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, will release several advanced surveillance cameras at the GSX 2019 show in Chicago, Illinois this week. The new models are all part of the company’s Total Video Solution, and will be on display in the Costar Technologies, Inc. booth (#693). The expo will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, from September 10th through the 12th. The Total Video Solution combines advanced megapixel...

Video Storage Solutions (VSS) has released its portfolio of video recording appliances specifically pre-engineered for Milestone Systems XProtect video surveillance software. The systems range from desktop tower and 1U short-depth to 2U rack models capable of housing up to 364TB of storage. For those Milestone-based projects requiring long-term archiving, 1PB external storage options are also available. This extensive family of products also includes client viewing stations with multiple GPU su...

BCDVideo, the provider of purpose-built IP video surveillance solutions, is marking its 20th year in business at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Chicago. Since its founding in 1999, BCDVideo has evolved into a multinational hardware manufacturer with close to 100,000 systems currently recording video surveillance in 75 countries. BCDVideo’s customer-first approach and focus on proactive response has allowed the company to become the most trusted source for security integrators seeki...

At GSX 2019, in booth 251, Hanwha Techwin America, a supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, will announce its new 32 megapixel 8K network camera. The TNB-9000 utilises a full size 35mm CMOS sensor to deliver true 8K performance at up to 12fps. The TNB-9000 covers large areas with sufficient pixel density to allow operators to zoom in digitally and investigate image details in real time or forensically and still retain a clear image. Operators can even adjust the field of view...