Video Surveillance software News

Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with SST Forum in MoscowElectronic security companies looking to expand into the huge Russian market will have a great opportunity to do so in February.The Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with the Feb. 2-5 Security and Safety Technologies (SST) Forum in Moscow. SST Moscow is run by Reed Exhibitions - the same company responsible for the ISC shows - a...

 Intelligent CCTV technology is fast becoming an indispensable resource when it comes to managers seeking to secure the health and safety of their workers on busy large-scale sites and also to deter unwanted intruders - in and out of hours - who, if left unchallenged, may find themselves in potentially hazardous and even life threatening situations.The widespread application of surveillance technology, from network capable solutions to remotely monitored, detector-activated systems, is undo...

Denver International Airport (DIA) in Colorado has selected Genetec's Omnicast to secure their facilityGenetec announced recently that Denver International Airport (DIA) in Colorado has selected Omnicast, Genetec's advanced IP video surveillance solution, to secure their 53 square-mile (137 square-kilometre) facility. Ranked the 10th busiest airport in the world in 2008 for passenger traffic by Airport Council International, DIA was looking to upgrade their outdated analog system to a newer...

ISC East organisers will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the eventWith businesses in the security industry looking for ways to deal with the economic downturn, ISC East organisers have announced that they will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the event.Key industry leaders representing manufacturers, dealers, integrators and end-users will analyse industry trends during the discussion on Thursday...

CBSA has deployed an IndigoVision HD IP Video surveillance solution to monitor US-Canadian border crossingsCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has deployed what is believed to be the largest ever High-Definition (HD) IP Video surveillance system to monitor its customs operation on the US-Canadian border and at Vancouver Airport.CBSA chose IndigoVision's complete IP Video system to upgrade 30 of its land border crossings, transitioning its surveillance from analog/DVR technology to a fully distr...

Pelco and Cisco announced a strategic technology agreement to develop co-branded video security cameras Pelco by Schneider Electric, and Cisco recently announced a strategic technology agreement to pursue the joint development of new high-definition (HD) Internet Protocol (IP) video security cameras built upon Pelco's award-winning Sarix™ technology platform. The new co-branded video security cameras will bring together Pelco's leadership in imaging with Cisco's IP networking expertis...

Arecont Vision announced the OnSSI as one of the newest members of their Technology Partner Program Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the introduction of On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) as one of the newest members of their Technology Partner Program. The announcement, made at ASIS 2009, will allow for the integration of Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cameras into OnSSI's Ocularis IP Video Management pla...

Arecont Vision and NICE Systems integrate megapixel imaging devices into IP video management platforms Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, continues to expand enrolment in its Technology Partner Program. Announced recently at ASIS, Arecont Vision and NICE Systems are working together to ensure seamless integration of megapixel imaging devices into their IP video management platforms. "Using Arecont Vision H.264 cameras, we have be...

Avigilon introduces the Avigilon Control Center HD Point-of-Sale (POS) Transaction Engine at ASIS 2009Avigilon introduced  the Avigilon Control Center HD Point-of-Sale (POS) Transaction Engine at ASIS 2009 this week. A new add-on feature to the award winning Avigilon Control Center Network Video Management Software (NVMS), Avigilon Control Center HD POS Transaction Engine links live and visually lossless recorded high definition video with transaction data, enabling security profession...

Barco is proud to announce the launch of a new visualisation platform for collaborative decision-makingVisualisation specialist Barco is proud to announce the launch of a new visualisation platform for collaborative decision-making inside control rooms and beyond. The platform consists of professional displays or video walls, powerful display controllers and smart control room management software. It offers operators and decision-makers nearly unlimited flexibility to collect sources, efficientl...

RISCO Group USA highlights the benefits of their domestic partnership agreement with Milestone SystemsRISCO Group USA highlights the benefits of their domestic partnership agreement with Milestone Systems at ASIS 2009, with their presence in the Milestone Solutions Center (booth # 4445). The display will demonstrate RISCO Group USA's SynopSYS™ Integrated Security and Building Management System featuring expanded functionality enabled by Milestone's XProtect IP video open platform software....

PSDN continues to encourage and strengthen the development of open systems interoperabilityPanasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) continues to encourage and strengthen the development of open systems interoperability with leading suppliers around the world. PSDN, which now includes over 120 global members, is growing rapidly in the United States, and also in Europe and Asia, as Panasonic expands the available resources to support members and activities worldwide."By opening o...

The partnership demonstrates Avigilon's commitment to security at sports venues around the world Avigilon recently announced that it has been named a founding partner of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi, a leading-edge academic organization dedicated to studying techniques to mitigate the security risks inherent with large spectator sport venues. As a founding partner, Avigilon has made a three-year commitment to suppor...

Panasonic's Virtual Site Manager (VSM) provides complete control of integrated video/POS systemsPanasonic integrates its superior video imaging and industry-proven Point-of-Sale (POS) system solutions to create a powerful, multi-faceted business tool. Virtual Site Manager (VSM), being demonstrated at ASIS 2009, provides complete control of integrated video/POS systems with advanced remote management capabilities.VSM's integrated software platform combines Panasonic's Stingray POS workstations wi...

Brickcom has joined with PSIA and ONVIF to promote long-term development of IP CCTV surveillanceBrickcom Cooperation devotes itself to long-term development of IP CCTV. In promoting standardization of IP CCTV, Brickcom has joined both ONVIF and PSIA, two major associations. You, as our valued customer, can expect advanced compatibility of Brickcom to other video management software in the near future. This can translate into more business as Brickcom IP cameras support more projects using ONVIF...

  Arecont Vision launches Channel Partner Certification Program Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is also taking the lead in educating the video surveillance market on the benefits of megapixel cameras through its Channel Partner Certification Program. Over 400 integrators, value added resellers, distributors, architects and engineers have participated in the program since its inception in June 2009. With a goal of reaching 1,000...

JVC integrates its IP video surveillance cameras with the Genetec IP video surveillance systemJVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., announced today the integration of its IP video surveillance cameras with the Genetec IP video surveillance system. Genetec customers can now seamlessly integrate JVC's line of V.Networks IP cameras, including PTZ models such as the VN-V686WPBU and powerful mini-dome cameras such as the VN-V225VPU, into their new and existing Omnicast deployments.A...

Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul is implementing the Nextiva® Transit video solution from VerintVerint® Systems Inc., a leading global provider of analytics software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimisation and security, recently announced that Metro Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul is implementing the Nextiva® Transit video solution from Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™. The organization extended its investment in the video security solution to further enha...

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...

Having already suffered break-ins, thefts, graffiti and broken windows, an extremely expensive flood was the final straw. The management of a multi-school campus in Tarp, north Germany decided enough was enough. Rather than continue funding refits and repairs it was decided to invest in prevention and detection. The 600,000 euro bill for the complete refurbishment of a building which followed a weekend when stop taps were purposely left full-on, made the cost of electronic security for...

Matrox demonstrates the new Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator (VDA) and Matrox Morphis Evo at ASIS Matrox, the industry leader in software and hardware solutions in the fields of Graphics, Video editing and Image processing, will demonstrate the new Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator (VDA) and Matrox Morphis Evo for the security surveillance market at the 2009 American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) international tradeshow.Designed specifically for use in workstatio...

IMS Research lists OnSSI ahead of every other open-platform IP video management system providerOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has been recognized as the leading vendor of open-platform network video management software in the Americas - based on market share dominance - by IMS Research, a top supplier of detailed market data in the global electronics industry. In their report "The Americas Market For CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment," IMS Research named OnSSI as number...

Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in integrates with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart ClientMatrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, recently announced the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in for full integration with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client. The new VDA plug-in is designed for security surveillance consoles running the high-end Milestone Desktop Client application to monitor large-scale IP-based security...

Overland Storage, Inc. has appointed Christopher Gopal as Vice President of Worldwide OperationsOverland Storage, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVRL) recently announced the appointment of Christopher Gopal as vice president of worldwide operations. In this capacity, Gopal will oversee Overland's global supply chain and operations strategies encompassing product sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, fulfillment and demand/supply management."We are extremely pleased to welcome Chris to our executive...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control center-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more- that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security...

Security Center seamlessly merges IP video surveillance system and IP access control systemsGenetec, a leader in innovative IP security solutions, announces the release of the Genetec Security Center. The Security Center seamlessly merges Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance system and Synergis IP access control systems into a single innovative platform."The Security Center represents a major evolutionary step in Genetec's vision of true unification of all security applications,&qu...

Avigilon HD Surveillance System helps track delivery of goods to protect against theft and loss Avigilon recently announced that Pan Nordic Logistics, the Nordic region's leading transportation and logistics company, has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) Surveillance System at its main terminal to improve security and ensure the safe delivery of goods. Pan Nordic Logistics selected the Avigilon HD surveillance solution because its superior image quality, reliability, and ease-of-use dra...

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme greatly expands opportunities for the sales channel Panasonic System Solutions is committed to providing a knowledgeable and well-trained sales channel to respond to the growing demand for Panasonic's i-Pro line of IP-based video surveillance technologies. Evidence of that commitment is the tremendous growth of Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme, which promotes education and training to resellers to better enable them to design, imp...

artec's MULTIEYE® will drive new business with ImmerVision's 360? immersive videoImmerVision, inventor of the panomorph lens and worldwide expert in 360° immersive video technology announced recently that artec technologies has become certified ImmerVision Enables. This certification has a positive impact for European's security/surveillance industry, since along with the ImmerVision panomorph lens, panoramic functionality can be simply added to existing or new analog or IP cam...