Video Surveillance News

USPTO issued a 47-page written decision siding with MOBOTIX CORP Following a request from MOBOTIX CORP to review the validity of U.S. Patent No. 6,975,220, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) ruled that the main claims of the patent are invalid and will be canceled. Back in 2013, the digital video surveillance patent had been asserted in lawsuits filed by Texas-based ComCam International Inc. against MOBOTIX CORP and several other companies. Inter Partes Reviews...

Ms. Dougan was named 2012 Woman of the Year in the manufacturer category by the Women’s Security Council Arecont Vision has announced the retirement of Carole Dougan as Vice President of North American Sales. “Carole joined Arecont Vision six years ago as our Vice President of Strategic Accounts for the Americas. She did an excellent job building our business with our top distributors and systems integrators based in the USA,” said Scott Schafer, Executive V...

Tyco Security Products has already successfully run its Connected Partner Program for its Software House brand Tyco Security Products has announced the expansion of its Connected Partner Program for third-party solutions to integrate to its Software House, American Dynamics, Kantech and Illustra brands. By participating in the Connected Partner Program, technology partners are better able to create powerful solutions within the security marketplace because of their integration...

Event brings end users, integrators and technology partners together to discuss the surveillance and security needs of educational institutions Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it will partner with Pivot3, a innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, to host the second in its series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialog about the risks that tod...

Melrose Industries PLC will acquire Nortek, Inc. for $86 per share in cash Nortek, Inc., a provider of air management and technology-driven solutions for residential and commercial applications, recently announced that it has signed an agreement and plan of merger with Melrose Industries PLC, a UK listed public company and Nevada Corp., a newly created wholly owned subsidiary of Melrose, to be acquired by Melrose for $86.00 per share in cash -- an estimated total enterprise va...

TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase in new visitors and a 38% increase in export markets visitors at IFSEC 2016 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase (compared to 2015) in new visitors at the recent IFSEC International 2016 event at the ExCeL London, which the company partially attributes to the unveiling of its new GARDiS online security solution. Increase In Visitors Reflecting upon the success of the event, TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commen...

SATATYA acts as the master device, allowing management, monitoring and playback of up to 19 other devices and a total of 500 cameras Managing cameras at different locations or different recording devices centrally is a complex process. It involves managing a server and multiple monitoring devices along with complicated cabling. To overcome these challenges, Matrix SATATYA Video Surveillance solution allows managing multiple recording devices (NVR or HVR) through a single devic...

The IHS report shows Hikvision is continuing to grow rapidly in the CCTV & video surveillance equipment market  The latest report from business information provider IHS Inc. shows Hikvision has once again reinforced its position as the world’s largest supplier of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, for the fifth year running. CCTV & Video Surveillance Market   Detailed in the report is how Hikvision occupies 19.5% market share for the global CCTV...

Visitors to Hikvision’s stand were shown a number of key products and new additions to the Hikvision range Hikvision, provider of video surveillance products and solutions, has reported a greater number of visitors to its stand than ever before, at this year’s IFSEC international security exhibition at London’s ExCeL. Showcasing a raft of new developments across the Hikvision range, visitors to the company’s stand were shown a number of key products an...

Mura IPX capture and decoder cards pack 4K capture plus high-density decode functionality onto a single PCIe® card Matrox® Graphics Inc. has announced that Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K capture and IP decoder cards are now available to OEMs and AV system builders. Available in models with and without fans, they are an integral part of advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD decoding over standard IP. Mura IPX Capture And...

Background Delivering the future of guarding through technology and expertise The emergence of high-tech virtual guarding as a powerful and cost-effective alternative to traditional manned patrol approaches is a direct realization of the promise seen in the industry’s most innovative and high-performing technology. Currently, emergent leaders in the virtual guarding space are those who successfully leverage guarding and security expertise and match it with the right technology to move be...

Xcellis™ Application Director enables customers to run VMS or analytic applications with directly attached storage Quantum Corp. has announced Xcellis™ Application Director, a new addition to its surveillance and security solution family which enables customers to run video management systems (VMS) or analytic applications with directly attached storage. With the new server, these applications can connect directly to Quantum's QXS™ Series disk storage or as c...

The Avigilon system installed at Addison Town assures a reliable, high-performance surveillance solution Blending the diversity of a big city with the charm of a small town, Addison, Texas is one of the Dallas area’s most popular destinations, offering more than 170 restaurants, 22 hotels, and 118 parks, all within an area of four square miles. With just 13,000 residents, Addison boasts a business and daytime population of more than 100,000 people looking for lodging, di...

The MicroDome Duo features twin megapixel camera sensors, individually mounted in the 3-axis gimbals Arecont Vision®, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, unveiled the MicroDome® Duo twin-sensor megapixel camera last week at IFSEC International. The MicroDome Duo features twin megapixel camera sensors that are individually mounted in the Arecont Vision-designed 3-axis gimbals for outstanding adjustability and are each able to look in virtually any di...

Due to its small footprint, the MegaVideo Flex easily fits into a wide range of areas and settings Arecont Vision, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, last week demonstrated the award-winning MegaVideo® Flex camera series during IFSEC International at the ExCel London, along with several examples of the wide range of possible applications that this unique professional surveillance camera supports. MegaVideo Flex IP Applications The MegaVideo Flex IP camera...

Vicon aims to strengthen its sales presence nationwide in response to strong demand Vicon Industries, Inc.  designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of Datacom Sales and Associates (Datacom), a manufacturers’ representative firm covering the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon’s commitment to dev...

Kipod SMS has instant video content search across big data from any web browser and mobile device Kipod cloud video analytics platform was developed as potential system for smart city concept, as it provides surveillance on the country level and works as a united system, connecting 100,000 users to 400,000 cameras. Carrier Class Features What differentiates Kipod SMS from the majority of video management systems is a number of important features, such as: instant video co...

The Connect ONE “All in One” Package is a robust, cloud-hosted offering that includes eight doors of access control using ScanPass Mobile Credentials The Connect ONE® Commercial All in One Package is completely turnkey out of the box with access control, intrusion, HVAC and lighting control, temperature monitoring and video verification. It’s easy to make more money, add customers and gain additional recurring monthly revenue with the Connect ONE All in O...

With the new LKL version a 28 dBi high gain integrated antenna allows links in excess of 35 km to be deployed with a low-profile, integrated solution Proxim Wireless Corporation announced a long range version of its carrier class Tsunami QuickBridge® backhaul product - the new Tsunami® QB-10150-LKL. With the newly introduced LKL version, a 28 dBi high gain integrated antenna allows links in excess of 35 km to be deployed with a low-profile, integrated solution. Short...

Vicon is accepting pre-orders for the IQeye 9 series box camera Vicon Industries announces that the IQeye 9 series box camera will be available this summer and Vicon is accepting pre-orders. The latest cameras from Vicon provide wide scene coverage and highly accurate object detection with increased resolution and outstanding image quality. The new IQeye 9 Series also has increased processing power to effectively run analytics and VMS applications at the edge. Features Po...

There is disparity between the security of the different wireless standards, says Larry Pesce The proliferation of new Wireless communication technologies within consumer electronics and smart devices is overtaking the skills of the information security industry says Larry Pesce, a leading expert in the field and SANS instructor. Disparity In Security “There is a great deal of disparity between the security of the different wireless standards particularly when you com...

iluminar's solution enhances image capture and also acts as a deterrent against criminal behavior iluminar Inc, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, was selected by Van Cleve & Associates, Inc. to provide strategic LED illumination for US Government border control. US Border Control Concerns Border control has been a topic of concern in the United States for many years, and has become a critical aspect of overall securit...

Constellation for Incident Management pulls out the highest priority threat signals and presents them in an easily-digestible format Haystax Technology, a provider of advanced security analytics and risk-management solutions, announced recently it has released an updated version of its Constellation for Incident Management platform. The core Constellation system is already used by numerous state and local agencies and private enterprises nationwide, and the update delivers add...

IDIS technology ensures a robust safety and security environment for both patients and staff John W. Antonetti, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon, and Clinique Dallas Plastic Surgery have selected IDIS technology to provide an enhanced, state-of-the-art security experience for patients and staff. IDIS Surveillance Solution IDIS worked with Alarm Integrations, a PSX Inc. security company, to develop and install a surveillance system to enhance staff safety and accountabil...

The agreement with Vidsys significantly expands S1's innovation strategy and brand Vidsys, a global provider of enterprise Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, has announced that it has signed a Strategic Collaboration and Distribution Agreement with S-1 Corporation (“S1”), a provider of security systems and integration. S1, an affiliate of Samsung Group, is launching its new Security Innovation Center (SIC) at its Headquarters building...

SDS' customized security program allows companies to utilize part-time security managers Strategic Design Services (SDS), an independent security consulting firm specializing in operational and physical security, has announced the launch of a new security service, the Virtual Security Manager program that offers a cost-effective way to add additional security management staff without spending a fortune on employee salaries.   Part-Time Security Managers This uniqu...

Drone finding technology can help mitigate the threat of drone accidents and terrorism Research by Oxford Research Group, describes the threat of high street drones as ‘a game changer in the wrong hands’, the Group’s report The Hostile Use of Drones by Non-State Actors Against British Targets goes on to say, ‘drones will be used as simple, affordable and effective airborne improvised explosive devices’. Drone Prototype A prototype of Panasonic&...

High-sensitivity 2MP CMOS sensor allows the cameras to capture Full HD images, even in low light conditions Canon Europe announces the launch of eight new 2MP network cameras, unveiled at IFSEC 2016. The new range includes an outdoor 360º endless panning model with 30x optical zoom and fast autofocus, and two new fixed box “bullet” models with 20x optical zoom, a first for Canon. All eight new models will be on display alongside the recently announced VB-H651...

ASSA ABLOY's Yale ENTR lock combines a patented high-security mechanical cylinder with smart technology One of Germany’s home automation platforms has integrated the ENTR™ Smart Door Lock, bringing genuinely smart security to its smart home system. RWE SmartHome now includes the ENTR™ lock from ASSA ABLOY brand YALE, alongside smart lighting, heating and CCTV control functions. Door Security With Smart Technology The new ENTR™ lock combines a patented...

IFSEC’s increased focus on IoT allowed Essence to showcase what they have been doing for years Essence, a provider of IoT, cloud-based connected living solutions, will be showcasing its WeR@Home Home Management Platform at the upcoming IFSEC International security exhibition in London to show how service providers can benefit from the new opportunities created by IoT. Leveraging more than 20 years in the security field, Essence’s end-to-end integrated platform let...