Video Surveillance News

The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s strategy to expand business opportunities in the North American education market Panasonic Corporation of North America recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc., a leading developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Founded in 2002, Video Insi...

"The only witness is a surveillance camera which caught the young man staring directly into the lens." Arecont Vision released footage of their surveillance camera installed at Wells Fargo drive-in ATM in Arlington, Texas of a robbery and kidnapping which was released to several media outlets. See more megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision here.

BCDVideo announced the release of their SMARTcontrol Management Software (SMS). SMS is an evolution in health monitoring for physical security technology for both BCDVideo’s video recorder and access control server platforms. BCDVideo will be making this a standard no-charge feature on its entire Nova Series platform, effective in February. SMS is a comprehensive, easy-to-use program which serves as a mission-control center inside the product. Its key feature is that it sends alerts based...

Matrix Phone Systems extended ISDN PRI, VoIP and GSM connectivity for cost effective regional calling Introduction Apollo Hospitals a forerunner of integrated healthcare in Asia, as well as globally has forged a legacy of excellence in Indian healthcare. Its presence encompasses over 10,000 beds over 51 hospitals, more than 1500 pharmacies and over 100 diagnostic clinics. They wanted an optimized solution to connect their Bannerghatta Headquarter, Bengaluru to Jayanagar...

Mr. Heath will lead Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, logistics and operational excellence Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Collis Heath to the role of senior vice president of global operations. Mr. Heath will lead and manage all aspects of Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, l...

MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., is pleased to announce that after only a year in operation, access to Hawaii's MorphoFace Investigate mugshot system is being expanded to all counties in the State. Hosted and maintained by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center in Honolulu, the MorphoFace Investigate system provides fast and accurate facial searches, based on photos and videos. "Building on the partnership with the Honolulu Police Department, our largest local law enfor...

The high-availability IP network was installed using RG59 coax with spans of over 3,000ft First held in 1970 by the New York Road Runners Club (NYRR), with just 127 competitors running loops around Central Park, recently, the annual New York City Marathon runs through all five boroughs of New York City and is the largest marathon in the world. The mission For the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon, NYRR entrusted the supply of digital information transport services and a techno...

Video Insight to donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States Due to the incredible success of its 2014 School Security In-Kind Grant program, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – has increased the program fourfold for 2015 and will donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States.  “We started this grant program last year in an effort t...

Other elements of the deal include enhanced hospitality and signage in and around STAPLES Center AEG, owner and operator of many of the nation’s most iconic venues, announced recently the renewal and expansion of the partnership with Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), which will serve as the Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Under the new deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, TycoIS will experience an expanded presence at STAPLES Center, L.A...

UMass Boston installed Scallop imaging surveillance cameras in the Atrium Café seating area With a strong reputation for innovative research addressing complex urban issues, the University of Massachusetts Boston offers its diverse, 17,000-student population both an intimate learning environment and the rich experience of a great American city. As the “front door” of the university, the student Campus Center welcomes students, faculty, staff, and visitors to...

Time synchronization is critically important for decentralized systems in industrial automation, such as those found in chemical processing, printing presses, nuclear power plants, or any real-time automated process where multiple controls are distributed throughout the facility rather than using a single controller at a central location. Using the new EDS-405A-PTP Ethernet Switch from Moxa, it is now possible to synchronize clocks of all connected devices distributed over Ethernet networks to s...

Leading Tennessee-based security firm helps TN Non-Profit Health Facility Keep Patients Safe & Secure North Central Security Services (NCSS), a leading provider of security and monitoring services, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the security company providing access control technology for HOPE Family Health, a non-profit delivering quality and affordable medical and mental healthcare to Tennessee residents who are either uninsured or in vulnerable popu...

KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales experts to drive new opportunity Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology, recently announced the addition of two new manufacturer’s representative firms – Ken Massrey Associates and TMG Sales Agents. Based in Irvine, Calif., and founded in 1989, Ken Massrey Associates (KMA) has a high-level of expertise in the security industry. KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales expe...

Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced the release of its new, powerful and cost-effective Pelco™ Spectra™ Professional Range high speed PTZ dome camera. The new Spectra Professional series integrates a variety of valuable features, including a high resolution camera, built-in analytics, durable construction and a powerful zoom lens. With this addition to the Spectra family of cameras, Pelco provides users with high-end hardware and software at an affordable price point, buil...

Miller joined WavestoreUSA in August 2014 as Sales Manager, Eastern USA, and established sales channels in his territory WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces the promotion of Randy Miller to National Sales Manager. WavestoreUSA is also pleased to announce the addition of Legacy Marketing as the newest manufacturer’s representative company supporting the WavestoreUSA product line throughout the Mich...

Matrox® Graphics and Portalis® recently announced that Matrox Avio™ F120 fiber-optic KVM extenders have been validated for use with the Portalis pro-xi® workstation integrator to provide high-performance monitoring, switching, extension and interaction for control room environments. A pro-xi workstation integrator includes KVM switch and multiviewer capabilities enabling an operator to monitor and instantly access multiple computer systems from a dual-display console with a si...

Phoenix Data Security recently announced the launch of Swimlane, a new security operations management platform and company focused on empowering enterprises and government agencies with data-driven automation and orchestration for incident response and improved security operations. Swimlane centralizes an organization’s security alerts, alarms and incidents to automate resolution and deliver a better ROI on current and future security investments. Using software-defined security (SDSec) m...

Genetec will discuss its hybrid-cloud solutions at the upcoming TechSolutions conference Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced it will support the newly introduced Microsoft Cloud for Government. This new government-community cloud enables U.S. federal agencies and state and local governments to leverage Genetec cloud services, including Security Center Cloud Archives, with the assurance that information stored in Azure Governme...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organizations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organizations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

iluminar’s training course will include content on how to maximize night-time CCTV surveillance effectiveness iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, is now offering private ‘one-to-one’ training on the specification and installation of LED lighting products. Offering the largest selection of low voltage LED lighting products in the industry, iluminar has established a reputation for supplying high-pe...

100% of Protection 1’s central station operators in Irving have passed the CSAA Central Station On-Line Operator Training Courses Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has been awarded the Central Station Alarm Association’s (CSAA) elite CSAA Five Diamond Certification for its Irving, TX, call center. In order to qualify for this certification, 100% of Protection 1’s central stati...

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 whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help meet the requirements of NERC SightLogix has published a whitepaper which clarifies the new mandatory physical security requirements in the NERC CIP-014 reliability standard, developed by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) for protecting the nation’s electric grid. The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help owners/operators meet the requirements of NERC wh...

Paja joined Honeywell in 2003 and most recently served as vice president and general manager for Honeywell in India Honeywell recently announced the appointment of David Paja, 45, as president of Honeywell Security Group, effective January 19. Paja succeeds Ron Rothman, who is retiring from Honeywell to spend more time with family. In his new role, Paja will lead Honeywell’s nearly $3-billion global security business, which includes a broad portfolio of leading security...

The one hour self-paced training module will be presented online ASIS International (ASIS) and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will present details of a new training focused on what private security professionals need to know about child victimisation. The presentation will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. ASIS is the leading organization for security management professi...

Foxstream has decided to widen its range of products & increase its activity Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015. In order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream has purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014. To increase its activity on the US market With its innovative technology, Foxstream has decided to widen its range of product...

Mission 500, the security industry-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in crisis, has launched the Mission 500 #ShowOrange initiative aimed specifically at providing aid to children in need here in the U.S. To join in, participants wear or pose with something orange – an article of clothing, accessory, etc. – on any Friday. Then they simply take a selfie and submit it to info@mission500.org to be posted on Mission 500’s #ShowOrange gallery o...

Advanced Technology Video (ATV) a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions, announces the release of three new IP cameras to the ATV IP Series product line. The IPVD2TI vandal dome, IPFD2TI fixed dome and the IPB2TI bullet cameras provide a new 3.5-16mm Varifocal-Auto Iris Lens to the budget-friendly family, along with the existing True Day/Night functionality and progressive scanning. These models provide high quality video with 2MP Full HD resolution and deliver triple vide...

Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dennis Fong to the position of vice president of investor relations, effective immediately. Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with the in...

Sentry360 appoints Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced recently the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development. Thomas Carnevale, Founder and CEO of Sentry360 explains, “2014 was a year of reinvestment in our company to achieve our future goals; 2015 is the year we take the stage making...