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The new Infrastructure Partners segment expands access to manufacturers of world-class security and IT products Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has expanded the popular Technology Partner Program to pre-test integration with complementary security and IT industry products under the new Infrastructure Partner category. Expanding Arecont Partners Segment Manufacturers of the industry’s top-tier VMS, NVR, and analytics pro...

Government And Public Service  From national governments and the largest metropolitan areas in the world to the most rural communities, government agencies, and departments, all face the challenge of protecting citizens, staff, property, infrastructure, and resources within limited resources.    Arecont Vision IP megapixel cameras have been proven around the world to meet the needs of city surveillance, traffic enforcement, police and law enforcement, corrections, military,...

A major benefit of technology innovation is more application opportunities. As video cameras become better and more versatile, new uses are emerging that extend the benefits of video surveillance, often outside tried-and-true parameters. Sometimes security camera manufacturers are on the front lines to see new ways video is contributing value to integrators and end user customers. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable participants: What is the most unusual application of surveillanc...

Byron is tasked with the continued growth of sales activity across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed Joe Byron as the Regional Sales Manager for the New England and Eastern Canada region. Byron is tasked with the continued growth of sales activity with systems integrators, distributors, and partners for customer projects across a region composed of multiple U.S. states and...

Two types of Arecont Vision cameras were used in this project such as AV-2226PMIR 2 and AV-3226PMIR 3 Residents of a premier community in Kansas use Arecont Vision® megapixel cameras to address community vandalism. Sherwood Lake Club Inc. is a private residential community located in Southwest Topeka, Kansas. The 330 members of this premier community enjoy a number of amenities including fishing, boating, and tennis. Residents also benefit from being able to enjoy long wa...

Doyle will be responsible for managing new and existing accounts as the company grows in the region Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced Cindy Doyle as the Regional Sales Manager for the San Francisco Bay area. In her new position, Doyle will be responsible for managing new and existing accounts as the company continues its growth in the region. Background “Cindy’s sales experience and technology expertis...

Tri-Ed customers enjoy a night out at the ballgame following technical trainings and product Demos Tri-Ed Distribution's 2015 Stadium Tour wrapped up its cross country journey with a final stop in Denver, Colorado. These customer appreciation and training events attracted hundreds of dealers and integrators in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver. Training And Networking Opportunities The Tours included technical trainings across every product categ...

Siklu’s mmWave Gbps radios extend fiber reach for the municipal networkat the resort Siklu Communication Inc., the global market leader in millimeter-wave radios, recently announced that its 60GHz and 70/80GHz wireless radios were deployed to enable gigabit wireless backhaul and to cost-effectively extend the town of Vail’s underground fiber infrastructure for communication and surveillance. Vail Ski Resort One of the largest ski resorts in the world and a prime...

2015 has been an eventful year for the physical security industry. As 2016 looms, the pace of industry change shows no sign of decreasing.   Seeking insights into the state of the physical security market at year-end, SourceSecurity.com this month is publishing dozens of 2015 Review and 2016 Forecast articles submitted by manufacturers, integrators and other industry leaders. Taken together, the articles portray a mostly optimistic view of the industry’s present, and an...

AMAG Technology is proud to announce the release of the latest version of Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System. The new 4.6 software release is a powerful, scalable video solution that offers some of the best, most user friendly features on the video market today. Symmetry CompleteView 4.6 is compatible with the Symmetry suite of products offering the latest in integrated solutions for access control, video and visitor management. Symmetry products give customers a comprehensive end-to-...

Video surveillance technology continues to evolve at a strong pace with improvements in resolution, integration, intelligence and bandwidth utilisation – all of which contribute to better overall security and cost-efficiency. As the video surveillance category continues to grow, we spoke with Jeff Whitney, Arecont Vision’s Vice President of Marketing, about some of the factors driving the market.   Maturity of Integrated Systems There continues to be a great deal...

Milestone allows Mission CISD to work seamlessly with different police departments to assist their investigations Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is the flexible foundation for continuing expansion by the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (Mission CISD) in South Texas. Their previous analog systems had too many limitations such as low resolution and stationary (fixed position) cameras that hampered investigations into in...

Projects can be registered on-line in real-time to ensure rapid acknowledgement and turnaround of registration requests for Arecont Vision® Authorized Resellers Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is helping its partners to address their top business challenges quickly and efficiently with its online Project Registration Program. The program enables projects to be registered on-line in real-time to ensure rapid acknowledgement...

Arecont Vision next generation solutions deliver highest-quality imaging Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the immediate availability of two exciting new IP megapixel (MP) camera series and powerful new camera setup and configuration software. The new additions include the MicroDome® G2 and MegaVideo® G5 cameras, and the AV IP Utility software. All are on display at the 61st ASIS International Annual Seminar...

TAC better assists systems integrators and dealers with system design, implementation, and post-installation support Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the opening of the new Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to further enhance the company’s award-winning support services. Customer satisfaction surveys conducted by Arecont Vision® in the first half of 2015 indicated extremely high ratings for product quali...

SurroundVideo G5 series includes 5 megapixel resolution model with STELLAR advanced low light technology Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is preparing to deliver two new advanced camera series. The new series are the 5th generation SurroundVideo® G5 panoramic multi-sensor megapixel cameras and the 2nd generation MegaBall® G2 all-in-one indoor day/night H.264 megapixel cameras. Both families are on display at the 61st ASI...

Get the best Megapixel images possible with the new Arecont Vision® MicroDome® G2 IP Megapixel Camera! The new line of MicroDome® G2 IP Megapixel Cameras have been upgraded to include multiple new features including remote focus, NightView™ technology*, CorridorView™, and a 3-axis gimbal. Remote Focus The MicroDome® G2 multi-megapixel camera series delivers 1.2-, 1080p, 3-, or 5-megapixel resolutions. These true day/night cameras are available with a choice of lense...

Can a U.S. manufacturing company compete and thrive in the global security market? Megapixel camera manufacturer Arecont Vision makes a strong case that it can. Dialog And Integration With VMS Companies Assembling products in the USA helps Arecont Vision ensure quality. If there is a quality issue, the company can stop the production line and fix it. Although some of Arecont Vision’s components, such as camera housings, are manufactured in low-cost regions of the world, including C...

Genetec will also demonstrate the security solutions portfolio alongside its industry hardware and software partners at the event Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, will attend the ASIS 2015 seminar in Anaheim, CA (Sept. 28—Oct.1) on Booth # 2639. The company will demonstrate its full product portfolio of security solutions alongside its many industry hardware and software partners, and will unveil new features for Security Center 5.4, its u...

Customer: Alburtis is a borough in Lehigh County, PA and a suburb of Allentown, PA in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. Residents in the borough of Alburtis, PA, can dispose of lawn clippings, tree limbs and shrubs at the local yard waste center. However, Leigh County needed to prevent disposal at the center of prohibited items such as construction debris, propane tanks and household garbage. The borough has a lot at stake in its efforts to prevent illegal dumping - from possible damage t...

AMAG Technology announces the release of Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System version 4.5 and four new Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs. Earlier this year AMAG announced a deepened partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. where AMAG now offers Salient’s CompleteView VMS, PowerProtect NVRs and TouchView Mobile App video solutions as part of the Symmetry product line. This is the first software upgrade and NVR addition since the initial announcement in March. Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 &ld...

We asked this week’s Expert Panel: What are the limitations on where video cameras can be placed because of privacy? With hundreds of new cameras installed every day, the likelihood increases exponentially that a camera will be placed in a location where it violates privacy. In fact, threats to privacy are often among the largest objections when video surveillance is proposed, whether in a public area or in the workplace. Allaying fears about undermining privacy is a basic requirement to m...

We have all heard the sales pitch: Use of megapixel cameras lowers the camera count needed to provide adequate video coverage, thus making the overall system less expensive. Use of fewer cameras equates to less infrastructure, bandwidth and storage, according to the claims, and megapixel cameras provide enough detail that you don’t miss anything using fewer cameras. It’s a compelling pitch, but one that has sometimes been questioned in the market. To look beyond the marketing hype, w...

Check out our recent interview with Scott Schafer at IFSEC 2015 hereScott Schafer of Arecont Vision is outspoken about the limitations of standard resolution/VGA video cameras. The megapixel camera company’s Executive Vice President says standard resolution and analog video cameras are the “most toxic asset” at end user companies because they produce the least value for the money. Megapixel video cameras, like those made by Arecont Vision, are much more cost-effective, says Sch...

The crystal clear images provided by new 4K cameras have attracted a lot of attention at recent industry trade shows in the security market. But the improved video resolution comes at a price. The cameras are more expensive, and the systems to support them – more bandwidth, more storage – portend even more expense. There have been higher-resolution cameras on the market for years, of course, but an advantage of 4K security cameras is that they represent a standard that could be appli...

MegaVideo® G5 cameras include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR low light technology Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is showcasing its new MegaVideo® G5 Megapixel Cameras here at IFSEC International. MegaVideo® G5 cameras include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) Low Light Technology. This is the company’s fifth generation of MegaVideo...

The company’s latest products deliver increased performance and situational awareness while lowering Total Cost of Ownership Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is showcasing its impressive offerings here at IFSEC International 2015 (stand #c1075), backed by a host of unique support programs and business best practices that benefit both integrators and end users. As the pioneer in megapixel imaging solutions specifically eng...

The SurroundVideo® G5 camera series delivers superior 180° and 360° wide area coverage Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is presenting its new generation of all-in-one SurroundVideo® G5 panoramic multi-sensor megapixel cameras here at IFSEC International. New models include the 5MP SurroundVideo® G5 with STELLAR™ (Spatio Temporal Low Light Architecture) technology and remote focus P-iris lenses. Both sta...

The cameras also include CorridorView for better coverage in hallways and corridors Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has enhanced the performance of its MegaBall® all-in-one indoor Day/Night H.264 megapixel camera series. Equipped With STELLAR & Smart IR Technologies The second generation MegaBall® G2 cameras are now equipped with STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) and Smart IR technologies for...

The new MicroDome® G2 cameras have been enhanced with the added convenience of remote focus Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying feature enhancements and a new addition to the popular MicroDome® IP Megapixel Cameras series here at IFSEC International. The new MicroDome® G2 cameras have been enhanced with the added convenience of remote focus and three-axis adjustment to facilitate ease of installation a...