Digital video recorders (DVRs) News

March Networks recognized as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North AmericaMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that it has been ranked as one of the top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ listing, posting a remarkable 700 percent growth in revenue over four years.March Networks placed 194th in the North American listing with sales of $94 m...

Supercircuits announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the companySupercircuits, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential video surveillance solutions, recently announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the Texas-based company. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, first purchased a controlling interest in Supercircuits in August 2006. This new capital will be used to invest in ne...

Genetec was selected as one of Montreal's Top Employers for the fourth consecutive yearGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announces that Genetec was selected as one of Montreal's Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year. This designation acknowledges the fact that Genetec is the leader in its industry for offering an exceptional work environment. Published by The Montreal Gazette and Le Devoir, the annual listing showcas...

 The Siqura brand has experienced a widespread market success since its introduction in 2006Optelecom-NKF, Inc., (NASDAQ:OPTC-News) a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced that all products developed and distributed by the company will use the Siqura® brand name as of January 1, 2010. The Siqura registered trademark was adopted in 2006 to distinguish Optelecom-NKF's IP product line, even as the company's fibre products continued to be...

  ONVIF is a forum which drives the development of a standard global interface for network video productsONVIF has recently announced that its member base has grown to 103 companies. The forum, which drives the development of a global standard for the interface of network video products, now boasts 12 full members, 13 contributing members and 78 user member companies. Over the last months, Canon and IDIS have joined as full members and Dallmeier, General Electrics, Genetec, Hitachi, In...

  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...

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 s...

Australian Customs Service selected the March Network's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance security operationsMarch Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has selected the Company's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance its security operations in multiple airports across the country. The integrated systems include March Networks' Video Management System (VMS) soft...

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  Hikvision recently released its PSIA compliant network cameras at ASIS 2009 in CaliforniaHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, released its PSIA compliant network cameras (DS-2CD862MF-E 1.3-Megapixel CCD-based and DS-2CD852MF-E 2-Megapixel) at ASIS 2009, Sept. 21-23, 2009 in California. "We are proud to release these products at ASIS this year," said Yangzhong Hu, President of Hikv...

Samsung Techwin expands its range of digital recording solutions with the launch of the SVR-480 DVRSamsung Techwin has further expanded its range of digital recording solutions with the launch of the SVR-480, a competitively priced four channel DVR with a built-in web server for network capability.The SVR-480 can simultaneously record real time D1 resolution images and audio across all four channels, providing a cost effective but high performance digital recording solution for small retail stor...

  Pelco's Endura IP video surveillance system will support Panasonic's i-Pro network camerasPanasonic and Pelco announced that Pelco's latest version of the Endura IP video surveillance system (v2.1) will support select Panasonic i-Pro Series network cameras. Pelco was demonstrating Panasonic i-Pro network cameras operating on the Endura v2.1 platform  at ASIS 2009.According to Mike Maddox, Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) Program Manager: "Pelco is an important me...

  Ken Livingstone's new role will include focusing on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry Award-winning Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Ken Livingstone to the role of operations manager. In his new role, Ken will oversee the day-to-day operations of sections of the business, reporting directly to operations director, Jot Engelbrecht.He will also focus on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry, with clients including the BBC,...

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...

SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits promisesto offer security dealers the best value in the industryWith the recent introductions of several new regional Manufacturer Representative Groups and additions to the programme's dedicated sales, support and product management teams, the SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits is building on its promise to offer security dealers the best value in the industry. Programme elements include a dealer-only website, an exclusive line of premium b...

Panasonic is demonstrating an impressive array of new technologies and systems products at ASIS 2009Panasonic is demonstrating an impressive array of new technologies and systems products at ASIS 2009. In addition to enhancing its industry leading line of i-Pro Series Network Solutions, Panasonic continues to introduce select analog products incorporating the latest technologies in support of legacy system users. Panasonic is also showcasing its innovative retail management solution that provide...

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...

Panasonic introduces new network systems products to it's renowned line of i-Pro Series productsPanasonic continues to expand its offering of advanced IP video surveillance solutions with new introductions to the company's renowned line of i-Pro Series network systems products. On display here at ASIS 2009 are new megapixel cameras with Panasonic's exclusive MEGA Super Dynamic camera technology and H.264 compression, as well as a new Video Management Server that accommodates both IP and legacy s...

Lenel Systems International has announced the launch of GuardallVision at ASIS 2009Lenel Systems International has announced the launch of GuardallVision, a price competitive, line of stand- alone digital video recorders (DVR) at ASIS 2009 that delivers advanced video functionality in a fully customizable, simple-to-use and scalable package. Developed for security installations of any size, GuardallVision combines the benefits of high-quality video with the power and convenience of embedded real...

Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American marketsEffective immediately, Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American markets by acquiring Crockett International. According to officials, this move will solidify the long-term commitment to sales, marketing and product support that is necessary to build upon Pelco's position as a world leader in video.For more than fifteen years, Crockett International has served as Pelco's Manufact...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organization for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

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...

Pelco entered into a strategic relationship with Northern Video Systems to market and sell Pelco Select Goods inventoryPelco has entered into a strategic relationship with its Distribution Partner, Northern Video Systems of Rocklin, California, to market and sell Pelco Select Goods inventory. Pelco Select Goods are products that could be overstock products, discontinued products, products being replaced by newer models, and/or Factory Refurbished products. Unlike other companies, these products...

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...

The Security Industry Association offers programmes to facilitate overseas businessDeveloping market share overseas can mean the difference between a successful year and a disappointing one, and the Security Industry Association is making it easier than ever for its members to expand into international markets.SIA offers programmes that take the hassle out of doing business in a foreign country. The association's all-inclusive packages take care of things like hotel reservations, arranging for t...

Oklahoma Casino benefits from seamless integration Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, and Instek Digital, the leader in NVR and Hybrid DVR solutions are pleased to announce their extended partnership, to offer a seamless and fully integrated solution with the industry's first full line of H.264 megapixel IP cameras. "Our proven success in IP megapixel technology has built a strong track record for NVR integration partnerships," said S...

Optelecom-NKF is focusing on their vision, developing leading video security and traffic solutions Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® advanced IP-video network solutions, today announced second quarter 2009 results.Revenues for the second quarter totaled $10.0 million compared to $11.3 million for the same quarter one year earlier.  Revenues increased sequentially from $8.6 million reported in the first quarter this year.The company reported a net loss of $127 th...

 Intelligent IP video networking combined with cutting-edge traffic analyticsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP video surveillance solutions marketed under the brand Siqura®, today announced its partnership with AID expert, Traficon, and Swedish systems integrator, ISG, in presenting the Siqura TrafficServer™ at ITS Stockholm 2009 (September 21-25, 2009). Optelecom-NKF and Traficon initiated their collaboration in 2008 with the intention of developing th...

On August 14, 2003, New York City and much of New England experienced a blackout. No lights, no air conditioning, no electricity. In all, one quarter of the nation was without power for several days because of an energy grid malfunction. Though it was not the product of a terrorist attack, thankfully, the blackout demonstrated what could happen if the nation's energy systems are assaulted. It was because of instances like the blackout, and other threats to the energy system that energy distribut...

Herve Fages, Former Pelco Managing Director of Asia Pacific promoted to Director of Global MarketingHerve Fages, Former Pelco Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC) has been promoted to Director of Global Marketing, replacing Joe Olmstead who recently retired. With almost six years at Pelco, Fages has already transitioned into his new role at Pelco Worldwide Headquarters in Clovis, California.According to officials, Fages assumes the role as Director of Global Marketing and will report directl...