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The enhanced website provides users with a cleaner, more contemporary design and improved navigation Vicon Industries, Inc., (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is pleased to announce the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly version of its website, www.vicon-security.com. The enhanced website provides users with a cleaner, more contemporary design, improved navigation and a more engaging experience...

Continuing its goal of delivering open platform system solutions that provide the highest performance and value to its customers, OnSSI announces that its Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) now fully integrates with the latest IQeye megapixel cameras from Vicon Industries.   Enhanced Surveillance Solution “The combination of Vicon’s leading IQeye cameras and Ocularis 5 provides users with an enhanced surveillance solution that delivers comprehensive intelligence a...

Just a few short years ago Kaukauna Utilities, a provider of electrical power and drinking water in Kaukauna, WI had one camera. Just one. It was analog and not attached to any recording device. Today they have 18 IP camera domes and two IP video servers, with plans to expand. Yet their financial outlay has been very small. Their expansion plans include buying off the-shelf computers and inexpensive cameras, but their technology is cutting edge. How did they do it? Beta Testing One of Vicon&r...

The Vicon system allows for video coverage of four buildings and the surrounding areas As a 150 year-old, family-run business, Sabel Steel places a high value on trust. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, the company boasts six steel service centers, two scrap yards, a rebar fabrication division and a wholesale center. Yet despite its size, this progressive, independent company, owned and operated by fifth-generation members of the Sabel family, prides itself on personal ser...

We’re seeing a market trend toward manufacturers seeking to provide “total solutions” rather than components. The trend is reflected clearly in recent industry consolidation, for example. When companies that manufacture various components become part of a single corporate owner, it’s not a stretch to expect the new owners to combine those components into a single end-to-end solution – sooner or later. Manufacturers are also leveraging OEM agreements and other partne...

Background When the security team at Palmetto Health Baptist, an acute care Medical Center in Columbia, S.C., invested in an upgrade to their surveillance cameras from black-and-white to color, they did so with the expectation that it would significantly improve the quality of video they were capturing. Unfortunately, this turned out to be the equivalent of putting new paint and tires on a car that really needs a new engine. In the hospital’s case, the new cameras only made it more eviden...

Hoover installed Kollector DVRs, Vicon matrix switchers, and SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom dome cameras When a population explosion and city jail overcrowding made it clear to the city of Hoover, AL, that the current facilities were not going to be enough, the city decided to upgrade its public safety facility two years ago. This meant big changes for all involved. “We’re just a growing city,” says Robin Mangino, detention supervisor at the new Hoover Public Safe...

The new system not only produces better and quicker investigations, it also allows the college address more issues When Ramapo College of New Jersey began to transition from a primarily commuter college to a residential college two years ago, it quickly became clear that their current video system wasn’t going to cut it. “We’ve had an ongoing construction program,” says Robert O’Brien, security director of the college. “Just about every yea...

Local viewing and control from each of the cottages is accomplished via Kollector Digital Video Recorders Since its inception over 20 years ago, Youth Villages has been providing guidance for troubled children and their families through an array of rehabilitating services including in-home counseling, residential treatment facilities, and adoption and foster care programs. A non-profit organization, Youth Villages boasts 41 facilities spanning six states where children are tre...

The Kollector Digital Recorder is designed as a product that can record 16 videos on the internal hard drive When Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas and New Mexico decided to take a step up from their old VCRs, they were looking for something really special. “The equipment we had was completely outdated and we needed an upgrade,” says James Terry, supervisor, security, Illinois division. “Our equipment was useless for what we needed it for. We wanted...

Up to four Vicon SurveyorVFT 23x day/night camera domes are mounted atop a 26 foot telescoping tower Wanco, Inc, a top manufacturer of highway and traffic control products, has chosen Vicon Industries Inc. to provide cameras for Wanco’s new portable surveillance units. These compact, self-contained units provide a convenient and rapidly deployable solution for temporary remote surveillance needs at construction sites, outdoor events and other locations where there is a t...

There were a total of seven Vicon Kollector DVRs at three different venues At the 2005 All Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc. Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports teams’ venues, as well as some theaters and a food distribution service. At all of these venues, the...

With ViconNet software, you can modify the bandwidth by adjusting frame rate Founded in 1882, Dow Jones & Company has long been recognized as the authority on business and financial news worldwide. In addition to generating the world’s leading business publication, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones has built a media empire that includes investment indexes, magazines, daily and weekly newspapers, newswire, radio and Internet news services. Yet, its most important ass...

The program is dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is excited to reveal its new Channel Partner Program for the North American market. In further support of the recently announced strategic focus dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel, t...

Fred brings extensive marketing management experience in the security industry to Vicon Vicon Industries, Inc.  (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is excited to announce the newest addition to Vicon’s Marketing Department, Fredrik Wallberg. Fred has been appointed to a newly created position, Director of Field Marketing to further position the business for growth. In this new role, Fred wil...

Vicon’s new strategic focus includes building a team-centric ecosystem of Partners and industry experts Vicon is planning to deliver a new range of effective solutions to the market and is setting the pace to deliver these solutions that can be leveraged to improve profitability Vicon Industries, Inc., (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is pleased to announce a new strategic focus for the compa...

The Vicon access control system is designed for complete integration with its video management system, ViconNet Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announces that ISC West 2015 will mark the official launch of its new, IP-based access control management system, Vicon Access Control. In keeping with the New Vicon directive to drive standards-based interoperation, our Access Contro...

Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced recently some exciting changes to their “plug and play” video solution. In keeping with Vicon’s new directive to drive towards standards-based interoperation, Vicon will now offer an easy integration between the affordable, easy-to-install HDExpress NVRs and Express DVRs with ViconNet, Vicon’s premiere VMS integration platform. Using ONVIF Standard F...

The Milestone conference saw close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimising business. CEO Lars Thinggaard and CSMO Kenne...

In this new role, Jennifer will create, implement and manage new distribution programs and channel development Vicon Industries, Inc.(“Vicon”), a leading manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, is pleased to announce that as part of our new strategic direction towards establishing a two-tier sales distribution model, Jennifer Hones has joined Vicon as National Distribution Program Manager. Jennifer brings successful project and partnership program experience...

The solutions offered today in the field of server virtualization seem to be a natural fit for the evolution of security systems from analog to IP The video surveillance industry has been transitioning from analog to IP-based systems over the last several years, and it is clear that this trend will continue. In light of this, it is apparent that taking advantage of the advancements in the IT world for use in security system design is the next logical step. In this article, Guy...

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...

The entire Video Management System has been installed, including several Vicon NVRs Situated on a commanding hill just outside the picturesque Long Island town of Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hill displays an impressive collection of artifacts, such as the massive head of a 2,000 pound cape buffalo and 10 foot elephant tusks, as well as stories of a beloved President’s life, family and political career. Sagamore Hill Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th Presi...

Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketing analyst and has since held many positions Vicon Industries, Inc. designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, recently announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organization. Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketi...

The merger of Vicon and IQinVision has been one of the more interesting business developments in the security and video surveillance markets in 2014. Wondering how the merger is working out, I spoke with Eric Fullerton, CEO, Vicon Industries Inc., at the ASIS 2014 show in Atlanta. Here are some of his comments: SS.com: What drew you to Vicon; what opportunity do you see here? Fullerton: The merger of Vicon and IQinVision was announced at the end of Q1, and I thought: What is that? My first rea...

Vicon Industries, Inc., and IQinVision, Inc. , a privately held California corporation, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that is expected to create a global provider of integrated solutions to the video security market. Vicon is a designer and producer of video security and surveillance systems. IQinVision designs and produces high performance HD megapixel IP cameras.   The merger has been approved by the boards of directors of both co...

Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce the release of eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software. This upgrade is available to end users with a current Maxxess Software Support plan. Once upgraded the software will need to be re-registered.    Here are some of the new features and enhancements in this release: New Operating Systems Supported Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8 and 8.1 (home editions not recommended) Windows Server 2012 New Databases Support...

Rick Weiss will serve as primary contact for Vicon customers throughout New England and Upstate New York Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Regional Sales Managers. Rick Weiss will now serve as the primary contact for Vicon customers throughout New England and Upstate New York. Rick is a security solutions sales professional who has spent his career working for industry...

Oxalis has appointed J.C. Caines as VP of Sales to lead all sales and marketing efforts in North and South America Oxalis Group Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of hazardous area video, lighting and communications solutions, today announced the opening of Oxalis Group USA.  Based in New York, this new office establishes Oxalis with local sales, marketing and support services designed to meet the needs of its growing clientele across North and South America. The expansion wi...

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...