Panasonic Corporation of North America News

Panasonic solutions for business are aligned with multiple vertical market and practice areas Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently outlined key elements and organizational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organization, initially announced in January, i...

The Enhanced UniPhier LSI Processor will drive a range of features in current and future i-Pro cameras The Enhanced UniPhier LSI Processor used inside Panasonic's new “5-series” i-PRO SmartHD full 1080p cameras provides H.264 (high profile) video streams that require half the bandwidth and storage while enabling new levels of performance, image quality and a range of smart features to enhance system solutions. Enhanced UniPhier enables dual streaming to simultaneou...

Panasonic's focus on providing solutions for specific market needs is being demonstrated at ISC West Panasonic is showcasing its newest solutions at this year’s International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th – 30th (booth #12041). These products demonstrate a range of vertical market applications such as gaming, public safety, education and retail. The exhibit will also highlight Panasonic's dominance as an engineerin...

New offerings that will be introduced at this year's ISC West include Panasonic's premium "5 Series" Panasonic is displaying its expanded line of i-PRO Series network cameras here at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th – 30th. The new line which includes 22 new models offers a range of resolutions from VGA to 1080p in multiple configurations to fill virtually any video surveillance system application. New of...

The cameras bring superior image quality and advanced features to Panasonic's security portfolio Panasonic unveils the newest i-PRO Full HD network cameras at this year’s International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28th to 30th. The cameras bring superior image quality and advanced features to Panasonic’s security portfolio. All of the HD cameras offer full 1080p video with Mega Super Dynamic picture quality, 1080p/360p...

Also new to the Panasonic analog camera line at this year's ISC West are WV-CP314 and WV-CP304 Panasonic introduces new analog video surveillance cameras, including new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome cameras that incorporate Panasonic's new Superior Reality (SR) analog unified image processor for more realistic images and accurate depiction of the full range of natural colours. SR includes the new Super Dynamic SD6 and enhanced adaptive black stretch (ABS) image processing. Advanced...

Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at half the price and none of t...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America has enhanced the intelligent functionality of the i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NV200 Network Disk Recorder with an expansion kit that adds age and gender estimation, visitor counting, and other functions to the NVR's embedded face matching technology. The i-PRO SmartHD WJ-NVF20 advanced intelligence expansion kit enables new security and business management functionality to be added to installed WJ-NV200 recorders using a firmware update based on an installation...

  The five companies believe this technology will enable various HD content applications Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation, Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation recently announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to collaborate on a new content protection technology for flash memory cards such as SD Cards and various storage devices. Under the "Next Generation Secure Memory Initiative," the five companies will sta...

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honor companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Aw...

 Panasonic will begin manufacturing products in energy-efficient facilities and will use fewer hazardous materialsSensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is taking leadership by offering products manufactured in energy-efficient facilities, using fewer hazardous materials and emitting less CO2, and which also consume less power than previous Panasonic comparable models. Panasonic also strives for...

 Panasonic will be showcasing innovative security solutions at Security Week 2011Maintaining a high profile throughout Security Week in New York, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a sponsor of Security magazine's Thought Leadership Program as part of the Security 500 Conference November 1st, 2011. The conference is a full-day programme bringing together security leaders from large organizations to focus on the business impact of security. Taking place November 1st-3rd, 20...

Panasonic Systmes Networks Company of America recently introduced the i-PRO WV-ASM200 video management software which allows for the unification of large multi-recorder, multi-site networked video systems for centralised operation and ease-of-use. The WV-ASM200 can connect up to 100 network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs), 64 encoders, and 256 directly connected network and analog cameras to provide centralised control of large systems. Up to 6,400 cameras registered in...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced new lines of day/night fixed analog cameras, including box cameras and fixed dome versions, all of which provide high resolution (650 TV lines), high sensitivity with day/night function and a 16-axis matrix colour compensation function for a wider range of natural colour adjustment. Other features include automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 32x) and manual enhancement up to 512x; adaptive digital noise reduction (integrating...

   The Panasonic i-PRO Smart HD WV-SC385, a HD network dome camera was used at GKTWChildren battling a life-threatening illness are given a magical multimedia experience at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) with the participation of Panasonic video surveillance solutions. Panasonic high-definition pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras deliver a high-definition video element for the exciting experience, which is built around the positioning and unveiling of a commemorative "star" perso...

 The new Panasonic surveillance cameras provide high definition resolutions For transportation applications in buses, trains, subways, ambulances, taxis and armoured cars, Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced a line of low-profile, compact dome network cameras. Despite their small size and discreet appearance, the new cameras provide High Definition (HD) resolutions of up to 720p at 30 frames-per-second (fps) and other features such as multiple H.264/JPEG video...

The new dome cameras provide 720p High Definition images at 30 fps Panasonic's latest i-PRO SmartHD dome network pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras combine full-frame 1,280x960 H.264 images, Mega Super Dynamic image processing and 36x optical zoom. Suitable for high-end applications such as casinos, airports, transportation and correctional facilities, the new dome cameras provide 720p High Definition (HD) images (1280x720 pixels) at 30 frames per second (fps) in addition to features such as auto-trac...

The new series of cameras deliver wider dynamic range compared to conventional camerasPanasonic System Networks Company of America recently introduced a new line of analog video cameras with Super Dynamic 6 technology at the ASIS International 2011 tradeshow. The new Panasonic WV-CS580 and WV-CW590 series cameras deliver wider dynamic range compared to conventional cameras and expanded capabilities such as scene change detection, lens distortion compensation, auto-image stabiliser and intellige...

 Panasonic will demonstrate PTZ cameras with privacy protecting "eyelids" that open only when alertedPanasonic System Networks Company of America is focusing on integrated solutions at ASIS International 2011, highlighting a range of innovative systems providing affordability and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Panasonic is introducing several new products and solutions at the Panasonic booth (#3909) including the new i-PRO WV-ASM200 Video Management System (VMS) designed for...

 The SightLogix SightSensor is now integrated with Panasonic's Network Video Recorder for improved surveillanceSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics cameras for perimeter security applications, has announced compatibility between its SightSensor® automated outdoor detection cameras and Panasonic's i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The integrated system enables end users and integrators to deploy a seamless outdoor video security solution. "Pan...

  ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010  ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every...

 Panasonic delivered integrated POS solutions to Troyer Country Market Independent grocers face a tough business environment. They are typically faced with severe competition from national chains, price erosion and rising overhead, not to mention business related issues of food spoilage, sourcing, employee matters and loss prevention.To beat the odds in this tough environment, one independent business owner is using technology. John Troyer, co-owner and CEO of a family-run grocery market an...

 Panasonic provides surveillance at the exterior of two campuses and interiors of new buildings at Clarion UniversityClarion University depends on Panasonic i-PRO systems to provide IP-based video surveillance throughout its campus in the Appalachian Mountain region of northwestern Pennsylvania. The University's systems integrator, The Protection Bureau, is enthusiastic about the benefits of Panasonic security systems to Clarion University."The proof is in the picture, bottom...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

WV-SP305 Megapixel Fixed Network Camera, an i -PRO SmartHD productPanasonic System Networks Company of America showcases its expanding line of i -PRO SmartHD products at ASIS 2010, highlighting the ways in which its IP-based technology can transform system functionality, efficiency and reliability at an affordable price. In addition to launching their face detection solutions, Panasonic will also debut its proprietary UniPhier® LSI (Large-Scale Integrated circuit) computer chip, which increa...

The CCTV software comes with dual monitor outputs and split-screen supportThe new WV-ASM970 video management software (VSM) from Panasonic System Networks Company of America, exhibited at ISC West 2010, provides a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI) for Panasonic video systems. Feature highlights include dual monitor outputs for system operation/maps and the other for monitoring video, and multiple split-screen capabilities. The VSM solution is designed to interface with Panasonic's PM...

The Panasonic network cameras with Quadrox video recording technology offer a connected surveillance systemPanasonic System Networks Company of America has implemented a strategic relationship with Quadrox, a third party product provider offering network video recording solutions with analytics focused on integrated point-of-sale applications, and Aloha Data Systems, a third party product provider of point-of-sale software applications. In creating a solution with broad appeal to grocers, conven...