Avigilon Corporation News

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...

Mr. Leong brings extensive senior management experience with fast-growing public companies to Avigilon  Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that Ric Leong has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Avigilon effective July 1, 2015. Mr. Leong will succeed Avigilon’s current CFO Wan Jung, who will continue to serve on the Company’s Bo...

When asking exhibitors at IFSEC International 2015 about what drives their markets, many cite system integration as a key factor. And they want more of it. Integration As Business “Driving Force” For example, John Davies of TDSI says customers are now seeking out system integration. “They want a solution rather than components, such as linking access control with building management systems or with an organization’s IT network to control access to its computers,”...

The access control as a service (ACaaS) market is estimated to top $200 million in the Americas by the end of 2015 The purchase of Brivo by Mr. Drako is yet another example of the deepening integration between access control and video. Although the entities will remain separate, the level of integration and offering will likely escalate. What makes this a unique case is that the owner of a cloud-based video provider is expanding into cloud-based access control. While we have s...

The HD Multisensor provides the flexibility of having up to four cameras positioned at one location Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced the HD Multisensor camera to its product portfolio. The HD Multisensor camera offers complete coverage of wide areas with the simultaneous ability to digitally zoom in on any movement that occurs within the field-of-view. The HD Multisensor provides the flexibility of having up...

This year's IFSEC International show in London will provide a reflection of the physical security industry's rapid growth, especially in the video sector, says one industry observer who is also a speaker at the show, coming up 16-18 June. “If we look at the overall trend, it is no surprise to anyone that IP is driving the growth and the future of the security business,” says Jim McHale, managing director of research company Memoori, and a speaker at IFSEC. Secur...

Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Edge Solution (ES) High Definition (HD) Recorder to its innovative product portfolio. The ACC ES HD Recorder delivers complete support for HD cameras up to 7K (30 MP) resolution, full performance of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software and powerful remote access capabilities in a compact design. Ideal For Centralize...

Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi will continue to lead the engineering team Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that Danny Kam has resigned as its Executive Vice President of Engineering to pursue personal endeavours. Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, will continue to lead the enginee...

The project will add more than 200 Avigilon HD cameras to the facility including its software Avigilon Corporation(“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, announced that the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ, has deployed the Avigilon end-to-end surveillance solution to monitor its campus and increase public safety. Home to the NFL Pro Bowl on January 25, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX on Februa...

Avigilon’s Access Control Manager and HD surveillance solution helped maintain and improve safety at each school in the district Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the Liberty Public School district has deployed its end-to-end Avigilon security solution, including access control and high-definition (HD) video surveillance, to improve school safety, accelerate incident response time...

The latest in video surveillance equipment at ISC West this week is reflected by the numbers you hear repeatedly on the show floor, numbers like 4K and H.265. Big players like Panasonic have joined the 4K bandwagon in a big way. Sony introduced a 4K camera with a larger sensor size (1-inch) to increase light sensitivity, displaying the better view alongside a “Brand X” competitor in the Sony booth. “Sharper and smarter” Promoting a theme of “sharper and smarter,...

The combination of Avigilon’s self-learning analytics with its HD Pro camera series delivers superior perimeter protection Avigilon Corporation(“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of its self-learning video analytics technology to its HD Pro camera series, available in 4K (8 megapixel) and 5K (16 MP) resolutions. An innovative technology, Avigilon’s self-learning video analytics instan...

Avigilon 7K camera offers horizontal resolution exceeding 7,000 pixels and more than 30 million total pixels Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced it will showcase the security industry’s first single-sensor 7K (30 megapixel) security camera at the ISC West 2015 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Delivering stunning image detail, the 7K HD Pro camera simultaneously provides maximum scen...

ONVIF will feature interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will feature a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and also host interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S, to highlight its interoperability specifications for the physical security industry at ISC West,...

Learn how the Georgia Tech Police Department deployed a web-based physical access control system (PACS) to manage facility access from any web browser, partition role-based access privileges by building, synchronize with campus-wide identity management systems and reduce total cost of ownership. Managing Campus Facility Access Within A Virtual Server Environment The Georgia Institute of Technology campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, with 900 full-time instructional facu...

The new building provides added space to address the company’s phenomenal growth over the last three years Due to continued rapid growth, Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has moved to a much larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Razberi Technologies headquarters — located at 13755 Hutton Drive, Suite 500, in Farmers Branch, Tex...

Have we entered the age of the security company "open marriage?" I used that phrase just a few days ago in relation to the Panasonic-Video Insight acquisition. Now the phrase springs immediately back to mind related to the truly shocking news today about Canon buying Axis, which last year bought video management system supplier Milestone.Is it possible for a video management company and a camera company to be owned by the same company and yet remain "open?"That was the premise when Canon bought...

Mr. Heath will lead Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, logistics and operational excellence Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Collis Heath to the role of senior vice president of global operations. Mr. Heath will lead and manage all aspects of Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, l...

ObjectVideo shook the industry a few years ago by launching a series of lawsuits against the industry’s big players, claiming infringement of ObjectVideo’s patents on the basic technologies of video analytics. Some of the targeted companies fought back, but in the end most opted to make the issue go away by signing a licensing agreement with ObjectVideo. The latest twist in the story is major video supplier Avigilon’s acquisition of those patents – and of the 19 related...

Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dennis Fong to the position of vice president of investor relations, effective immediately. Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with the in...

With the completion of the acquisition, Avigilon now holds 124 US and international patents Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire patent portfolio and the patent licensing program of ObjectVideo, Inc. (“ObjectVideo”) for cash consideration of US$80.3 million (the “Acquisition”). Founded in 1998, ObjectVideo is an i...

2014 was a year for eye-popping merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the security space. The big deals of the year included some of the largest names in the industry. One name is larger than any in the security market – Google, which made not one but two acquisitions this year that could impact the future security market. It was also the year that a smaller player in the video camera market (although a huge familiar brand overall) bought a large, open systems V...

Avigilon delivered another record sales quarter in Q3, underpinned by particularly strong growth in the U.S. and EMEA Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Third Quarter 2014 financial highlights Record quarterly revenue, gross margin...

John Voyatzis has over 10 years’ experience with security and surveillance technologies Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that John Voyatzis has joined the company as Director of Sales for Canada. Voyatzis will apply his extensive industry experience to support Arecont Vision® customers, integrators, and technology partners, while generating new business to further grow Arecont Vision®’s presence...

Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the HD Video Appliance series to its expanding product portfolio. The HD Video Appliance series delivers the performance of the award-winning Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, dramatically simplifies system design, and increases ease of installation. A turnkey product, the HD Video Appliance series enables end-users to reduce both installation time and cost...

Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Margaret Herndon to Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness for its industry-lead...

This patent further enhances Avigilon’s portfolio of intellectual property Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that its High Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology has been awarded patent number US 8,831,090 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Introduced in 2008, HDSM technology has been instrumental in advancing Avigilon’s position as the premier provider of cost-effective, inn...

The new HD Dome and Bullet cameras bring the benefits of Avigilon’s adaptive video analytics directly to the device Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced its new series of HD Dome and HD Bullet cameras with embedded adaptive video analytics to its innovative product portfolio. Avigilon’s adaptive video analytics technology combined with its industry-leading high-definition imag...

ACC 5.4 offers video analytics configuration and management support for Avigilon’s cameras Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced the latest release of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software to its innovative product portfolio. Intuitive and user-friendly, ACC 5.4 enables more than just monitoring, search and recording of video analytics events, but also complete video analytics...

HID will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications under the theme “Your Security. Connected” HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that under the theme “Your Security. Connected,” it will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications with its broad Genuine HID® portfolio of interoperable secure identity solutions at next week’s ASIS International semina...