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 Aimetis Symphony will engage over 1,900 cameras, 1,000 I/O devices and 5,000 users in a single platform at Munich airport Aimetis Corp. a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that Munich Airport has expanded the use of Aimetis Symphony video surveillance to Terminal 2, bringing the total cameras under Aimetis management to 1,900.Aimetis Symphony provides Munich Airport with a single platform to manage analog CCTV systems on an IP network and integrate the vid...

 SoleraTec and Cohu Electronics have joined hands to provide better compatibility between their products SoleraTec LLC,  a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has partnered with Cohu Electronics of Poway, CA, to provide compatibility and interoperability between the two firms' products. Cohu Electronics' Helios family of RTSP-enabled IP video surveillance cameras is now fully supported by Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software.C...

  March Networks has provided IP video solutions to Ottawa Police ServiceMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Ottawa Police Service has standardized on the company's video recording system across its interview rooms city-wide to enhance evidence and case management and aid in convictions.The recording solution is custom designed for police departments and is an integrated offering developed through March Networks' Certified Technology...

 Novi Sad has deployed Aimetis Symphony software for better security network managementAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that the Serbian City of Novi Sad has implemented Aimetis Symphony video management and video analytics software as well as Axis HDTV network cameras to successfully decrease criminal activity and enhance traffic logistics.Aimetis Symphony combines robust features for network video management with high performance video a...

  Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...

  PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels.  The system installation, perform...

  PSIA's Executive Director Dave Bunzel stressed on the rising trends of market shifting towards IP products The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance presented on the need for standards to attendees at China Security 2010. One of the important messages, delivered by the organization's executive director Dave Bunzel, is that the market is shifting rapidly to IP products, which offer significant benefits in sharing critical security information.PSIA, with its systems approach to i...

  OnSSI is a leader in manufacturing of open platform video network management software OnSSI, the number one manufacturer of open-platform network video management software in the Americas according to IMS Research, announced three new positions on the OnSSI sales team. Joining the company are Trevor Newton as Western Region Manager and Steve Kingsbury as Mid-Atlantic Region Manager. Brad Anderson, formerly Mid-Atlantic Region Manager, has been appointed to the new position of Nat...

  Optelecom provides surveillance solutions to transportation, government and critical infrastructure marketsOptelecom-NKF Inc. a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment and the manufacturer of Siqura surveillance solutions, announced its intention to participate in the Intersec 2011 trade show in Dubai, U.A.E. Traffic and Transit Solutions: With over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global surveillance solutions for three markets: Tran...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organization for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

 MedWest security Director Jason Woodbery firmly believes in advanced IP video surveillance from March NetworksMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced that MedWest Health System an affiliation of three hospital campuses in North Carolina has standardized on the company's VideoSphere Video Management System (VMS) to enhance safety and security, and guard against false liability claims. The solution enables MedWest to centralize video...

On 1 December, Raytec will host a webinar on 'Lighting for IP & megapixel cameras' CCTV lighting experts Raytec launch a free programme of webinars to promote the best practices in both CCTV and general lighting applications.Raytec are world leaders in CCTV lighting and the winter webinar series is designed to bring installers, designers and planners up to date with the latest practises, techniques and opportunities with LED lighting. The sessions provide useful tools and practical advice...

APS is Arizona's leading producer of electric power and the state's largest electric utility, providing reliable power with quality service at a reasonable cost for over 100 years.  APS serves over 1.1 million customers in 11 of 15 counties in Arizona.APS needs to monitor their critical infrastructure and their substations located all over the state and in areas often difficult to reach. APS already had a video surveillance system in place which was equipped with a series of thermal imaging...

Visionhitech was among the security professional bodies exhibiting at ISC SolutionsVisionhitech Americas Inc is exhibiting at ISC Solutions in New York (Booth 1825) from 3-4 November. The event is a restyling of the former ISC East trade show and focuses on education, healthcare and government applications, with exhibitors being encouraged to demonstrate practical applications of their equipment for clients in these sectors. Scott Hamasaki, Managing Director of Visionhitech Americas Inc, said: &...

Both companies are set to feature each other's surveillance products in their respective technology labs Intransa, the VideoAppliance company, and Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that the IP camera company has achieved Intransa's highest level of certification. Arecont Vision products are now Intransa VideoAppliance SELECT ELITE Partner Certified. In addition both companies are set to feature each other's products in their...

When it comes to maximising the benefits of CCTV, a key priority, in the first instance, must be to look at the frontline where the all-important images are being captured.Whether being used for commercial or public space surveillance, as the eyes of a solution, cameras must be both fit for purpose and positioned so they are able to see, at an appropriate level, what is actually going on in a designated area, with the right amount of illumination also a prerequisite.This focus on how cameras are...

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Theia's SY125M CCTV lens is a part of NASA's GloPac science missionTheia's SY125M lens was selected for use in NASA's GloPac science mission. The mission will gather atmospheric and weather conditions in a series of 30+ hour profiling flights that will span the tropical pacific to the North Polar Region. Theia's lens is mounted on a modified StarDot 5 megapixel SC NetCam camera and installed on a Global Hawk drone. According to NASA sources, the SY125M lens, which h...

Theia's Linear Optical Technlogy provides wide angle without distortion to its CCTV lensesBeginning in June Theia will offer the new MY110 lens for sale, making ultra wide angle, no-distortion, IR-corrected capabilities available for use with C mount cameras at an affordable price. The lens will employ Theia's patented Linear Optical Technlogy® to provide wide angle without distortion. For more details email Theia.

The BBC crew used 10 of Bosch's AEGIS CCTV infrared illuminators for the Great Rift documentaryFilming animals in the wild is notoriously difficult, documentary makers can spend weeks waiting for that elusive shot. Filming outdoors, in often difficult conditions presents an extra challenge, and since many animals travel or feed under the cover of darkness, film crews need to make sure the footage they capture at night is every bit as dynamic and effective as that they capture during the day.The...

  Arecont Vision has added Duncan Cooke and Martin Cowley to its sales team for Europe Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the addition of Duncan Cooke and Martin Cowley to further expand on its sales growth in Europe. Both Mr. Cooke and Mr. Cowley bring years of technology and industry sales experience to Arecont Vision, further strengthening the company's presence in Europe and a stronger emphasis on the security mar...

Brickcom's newly released BC-040C offers H.264/M-JPEG/MPEG-4 video compressionBrickcom is pleased to announce availability of outdoor bullet network camera series. Brickcom Bullet Camera series adopts Wide Dynamic Range sensor which allows the camera to handle extreme variations of brightness within the same sense. It makes it possible to see what the human eyes see under rapid changing lighting conditions.Brickcom Bullet Camera series offers a highly efficient H.264/MJPEG/MPEG-4 video comp...

  Walter Fitzpatrick has been appointed to head Axis Security's electronic systems division Walter Fitzpatrick has joined the Axis Security Group of Companies, to head up its electronic systems division. He will report directly to Jonathan Levine, the Group Managing Director. Walter will play a lead role in developing Axis Security's systems capabilities, designing and installing sophisticated CCTV and access control solutions for a range of applications, notably within the retail...

 Axis moves up to fourth in world rankings of vendors providing video surveillance equipmentThe 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment" is based on data compiled in 2008 and provides an overall view of the video surveillance market for both traditional analog manufacturers and the network video market where Axis is active.In the report, Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category - vendors providing video...

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The city of Burbank, Ill., which neighbours Chicago and has a population of more than 28,000, has installed a new video surveillance system using 22 Sony SNC-RX Series IP network security cameras to aid the police department in preventing and solving crimes. Since completion of the upgrade in November 2008, images captured by the cameras have helped police make more than 13 arrests and recorded evidence for use in more than 45 cases. The cameras are programmed to patrol and move from position to...

Pacom will be introducing its new GMS 4 and 8001 solutions at ASIS 2009Pacom will be introducing its new GMS 4 and 8001 solutions. GMS 4 is a fully integrated IP security system that enables users to easily and effectively remotely handle their alarm, access control and video solutions from a single centralised location. Pacom's 8001 delivers a sophisticated modular platform that can be easily integrated into any security system and managed remotely from several locations with multiple...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. selected as a winner of the ASIS Accolades - Security's Best competitionOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura advanced IP video network solutions, recently announced it has been selected as a winner of the ASIS Accolades - Security's Best competition recognising the security industry's best and most innovative products, services, and solutions.The Company's advanced Siqura TrafficServer, a high quality video server with embedded analytics for traffic manage...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

SIA releases new Latin America Security Market Report analyzing growth in the physical security marketIncreasing crime in Latin America is driving growth in the physical security market, pushing the sector to $430 million a year in Mexico alone, according to the new Latin America Security Market Report from the Security Industry Association (SIA).The comprehensive, 157-page report examines the electronic and physical security (EPS) markets in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and V...