Video Surveillance News

FLIR introduced several new products and technologies in the fourth quarter of 2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. Revenue was $400.3 million, up 4% compared to fourth quarter 2012 revenue of $386.4 million. Operating income in the fourth quarter was $37.8 million, compared to $100.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, and was impacted by $31 million in pretax charges related to previously announced re...

Axis promotes its area sales managers to business area managers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced nine promotions in its North American team as a direct result of the recently unveiled U.S. Expansion Plan designed to bring the company closer to its partner network and mutual end-customers. Axis’ three National Sales Managers have been promoted to Business Area Managers and are responsible for the planning and execution of all ope...

The Barix IP Paging solution includes Annuncicom PS1 master paging station, and Barix Exstreamer 205 IP audio decoders The Washington Family Ranch in rural central Oregon had a problem last summer:  With 400 youth guests per week, the Young Life-owned ministry camp’s expensive, network-based paging system was failing. Receivers were transmitting live pages in a staggered manner, creating unintelligible messages - along with guest confusion and complaints. Based on...

With the hybrid server, Ridley College utilized their existing infrastructure and analog cameras Ridley College is Ontario’s largest co-educational boarding school. Since 1889, Ridley College has prepared students for university. The school currently has an enrollment of more than 600 students from 35 countries. The Challenge Find an open architecture system that would allow them to utilize their existing analog cameras and integrate with their current Keyscan access s...

PROMISE Technology, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance storage solutions optimized for the requirements of video surveillance, recently updated their Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance to deliver greater support for the industry's top Video Management Software (VMS) solutions, provide up to double the performance throughput for HD (1280x720) video in RAID6 configurations and offer support for the new PROMISE Surveillance Solution Planner tool which helps determine the overall ins...

Hikvision’s iVMS software allows Mac’s to connect individual stores to corporate headquarters For the past 50 years, Mac's Convenience Stores have served the needs of Canadian customers throughout a multitude of locations in Ontario and Western Canada. Mac's Convenience Stores offer a variety of products associated with the general convenience store industry, while certain branches also provide gasoline with gas stations attached to their stores. Beginning in 2007...

OnSSI launches relationships with Tec-Rep and SEGI OnSSI announced recently that they have launched relationships with two new rep organizations to expand sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform across a wide swath of states in the continental U.S. “With the addition of these two strong players, OnSSI will expand our capabilities while building on our current customer base in those territories,” said Bohiorad Anderson, Na...

 Illustra 610 day/night cameras perform in low-light conditions and are cost effective Together, the County of Maui and its integrator company, Security Resources, enlisted the help of Don Coker, president of Seevide Inc., and decided on American Dynamics Illustra 610 day/night cameras.  There are eight main islands that make up Hawaii and four of those islands are a part of the County of Maui: Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. Together, the islands encompass appr...

DVTEL IP-based solutions bring substantial value and advanced capabilities to PSA integrators  DVTEL INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic cooperative representing security system integrators. PSA Security Network is an organization that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and aligns them with more tha...

Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech Seagate recently announced that Jamie Lerner will join the company as President, Cloud Systems and Solutions. Lerner most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cloud and Systems Management Technology Group at Cisco Systems. Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech, primarily focused on enterprise level management...

Founded in 1877, Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) is the second-largest state-owned bank in Costa Rica. Today, BCR provides a broad range of financial services, including retail banking.Looking to protect its staff, buildings and financial assets, BCR has set upon a major project that will see its 4,500 employees, in 278 offices across Costa Rica, protected by an integrated hybrid CCTV and alarm system. The fundamental characteristic of the project is its implementation over unshielded twisted-pai...

Electronic Security Association ensures working smoke alarms on each floor and outside of every sleeping area Each year, more than 3.4 million children experience an unintentional injury in their homes. To help keep little ones safe, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) recommends these safety tips. Keep dangerous items out of reach The National Capital Poison Center reported that 52 percent of all poisoning victims in 2012 were under the age of 12. To ensure children...

The two X Band radars provide high resolution radar pictures 24 hours a day in all weather conditions Kelvin Hughes, a global supplier of surveillance and navigation systems, can announce that they have recently supplied two SharpEyeTM Solid State X Band surveillance radars to the Maryland Natural Resources Police (MPRP), to provide additional coverage around protected oyster beds. The SharpEyeTM radars are key sensors in the MNRP Maritime Law Enforcement Information Network...

The new DNA Fusion V6 offers compatibility with various new applications offered by Open Options Open Options announced recently the official release of DNA Fusion V6, the most up to date and advanced version of the company’s flagship access control software that has ever been presented to the marketplace. DNA Fusion V6 offers compatibility with various new technology applications offered by Open Options and features third-party integrations with a multitude of security...

PROMISE Technology, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance storage solutions optimized for the requirements of video surveillance, recently announced that the Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance is validated with Security Center, the powerful unified security platform from Genetec. Security Center seamlessly blends Omnicast video management systems (VMS), Synergis access control, and AutoVu license plate recognition (LPR) systems, presenting physical security information to end users...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer of Industrial Networking and Device connectivity solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to be expanding its Ethernet Media Converter family with three new Ethernet over VDSL2 Bridge products, the EVC-3001, EVC-3010, and IVC-4011-T. Antaira’s new Ethernet Extender series is built with the latest VDSL2 technology and offers the absolute fastest possible data transmission speeds over existing copper telephone lines or coaxial cabl...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer of Industrial Networking and Device connectivity solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce a New Version Series of 100Tx Industrial Unmanaged Switches with the latest IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) technologies, Fiber Optics (SC/ST), and various power input options from 12~36VDC to 48~55VDC in order to support long term product assurance to the Industrial Automation market. In addition, the entire new version series provides a new fea...

Derek and Mark will further strengthen company’s sales initiatives and business strategies MOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, is building its resources throughout the United States and Canada by adding key personnel and expanding its array of video surveillance solutions. Project wins in the transportation, education and municipal environments and the release of new products, including a line of five-megapixel cam...

FLIR has added a number of enhancements to its F-Series and PT-Series security cameras, including a totally new and user-friendly web interface, an enhanced level of security with three login levels, and continuous e-zoom functionality. E-zoom functionality is now added to all 640x480 versions of the F-Series and PT-Series cameras. This means that there are no more fixed intervals while using the zoom functionality. Users can now stop at any zoom position that they like. The e-zoom appears as a...

Ultimate Security will represent 3xLOGIC and its VIGIL video servers, VMS software modules, and IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled Business Intelligence (BI), announced recently the appointment of Ultimate Security Products as its newest manufacturer’s representative serving Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Founded in 2010, Ultimate Security Products’ mission is to p...

3xLOGIC has long been on the forefront of intelligent video analytics 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled business intelligence, announced recently that Dan Zoeller has joined the Company as Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division. This announcement reunites two of the leading masterminds in Business Intelligence (BI) software development. Charles “Charlie” Erickson joined the Company as EVP of Product...

Tufin will showcase important product updates to its Tufin Orchestration Suite Tufin Technologies, the market-leading provider of security policy orchestration solutions, recently announced that CTO, Reuven Harrison will present at the RSA Conference 2014 on how to better automate and accelerate network security changes to maintain business agility.  Taking place at the Tufin South Expo Booth #1821, the series of presentations entitled: ‘Are You Orchestrating Your N...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world's largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of the Illustra 825 Fisheye Camera, a sophisticated camera that provides exceptional video quality and ultra-smooth digital pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) movements for capturing real-time 180°/360° panoramic views of wide areas. American Dynamics brings the reputation for high quality video to the 360° panorama product class. W...

Honeywell has added hybrid network video recorders (NVRs) to its MAXPRO portfolio of high-definition IP video technology, and has also introduced HVE video/audio encoders that allow dealers to easily transition their customers’ analog cameras to IP. The hybrid NVRs convert analog feeds to IP without replacing analog cameras, which is ideal for smaller installations that want to keep their existing analog cameras while adding affordable, high-quality HD IP video to their systems. When insta...

Brickcom will work with CMT to strongly position and distribute its IP surveillance products in the USA Brickcom Corporation is pleased to announce the distribution partnership in USA with CMT International, Inc. The two companies will work closely to strongly position and distribute the Brickcom IP surveillance products in USA. Brickcom offers a wide range of multi-megapixel IP network cameras, camera accessories, NVRs, and networking equipment. The Brickcom IP cameras are d...

DVTEL'S Latitude allows for enhanced monitoring and event investigation capabilities Background Intercontinental Terminals (ITC), is one of the largest independent terminal companies on the US Gulf Coast, and comprises 265 acres strategically situated on the Houston Ship Channel. ITC handles chemicals, petrochemicals, and liquefied gasses. More than 16,000 tank trucks and 10,000 rail cars pass through the facility each year. ITC services barges and deep water tankers. The te...

DVTEL’s Scenetracker uses current IP technology to improve safety and efficiency in the operation of the locks Background Project Sea Lock has over 70 locks and accommodates cargo boats up to 300 feet long. The locks are primarily used to prevent water from flooding the mainland while still allowing a viable shipping channel. The Project is a major contributor to this host city’s economy as a shipping and receiving lane. Security Challenges Before DVTEL’s...

The centralized system allows the district to grant new employees access to the appropriate school buildings Flexible PCSC system offers centralised control while meeting the needs of 47 buildings. When voters in Colorado’s Poudre School District approved a bond measure in 2000 to fund a new school security system, they made a clear statement about the value they place on keeping the district’s 24,000 students safe. “The community has charged us with the car...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released the new S-Series Enterprise line of networked video storage servers. The new S-Series Enterprise line of networked video storage servers from Exacq Technologies allows users to add extended storage and archived storage to any exacqVision server running the exacqVision Professional or Enterprise Video Manag...

Salient Systems Corporation, a leader in video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce the newest version of CompleteViewTM VMS v4.3. This version offers customers a wide array of enhancements designed for performance, with faster video and event search and updates, audio support for QuickTrack cameras, a new 64 bit CompleteView MSI Installer and TouchView mobile support for iOS 7 and digital PTZ on live viewing. Included in the release are built-in 3rd party tools such as TeamViewer and...