Video Surveillance News

Alarm.com’s technology complements Tyco Security Products’ expertise in Interactive hardware solutions Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce a new global partnership with Alarm.com. Alarm.com is the leading technology provider for connected home services powering well over 1 million households.  With highly customized services that include interactive security, vi...

Christie Phoenix will also feature its Phoenix network distribution system for processing and content management Christie has established a commanding presence in the development of next-generation control room solutions that deliver the ultimate in high performance wall displays, content management and data security. Among its latest solutions at the AFCEA TechNet Asia-Pacific Conference and Expo in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 3 – 5, Christie will showcase its Christie E...

Christie Phoenix is ideal for network-distributed content management, enabling secure access and control of information Christie® is showcasing its visual display solutions at GOVCOMM 2013 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4-5. Renowned for exceptional products and expertise, Christie (GSA Schedule account #GS-03F-0003L) meets the premium performance requirements of today’s government agency display technology needs.  Chris...

Providing a single interface to enable faster responses and improved situational security is just one of the benefits of the integration between OnSSI’s Ocularis video management software and Code Blue Corporation’s Help Point emergency communication devices. Bringing these two technologies together enables users to instantly and seamlessly manage video surveillance images, access control data, fire alerts and emergency communication. “Our clients want to have more control ove...

The forum agenda emphasized how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Brown County, Wisconsin, has upgraded disparate DVR systems that were time consuming and unreliable to an improved system designed to keep workers and publicly owned property safe with streamlined efficiency. They installed a fiber communications network with an IP-based surveillance system. Network cameras from Axis Communications are interconnected through Milestone XProtect® Corporate video management software (VMS). Brown County now efficiently monitors public buildings including the mus...

The safety and security of passengers is of the utmost importance Interislander travels the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. The 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourist experiences.The service operates three ships, carrying passengers, their vehicles, rail and commercial freight: Arahura, Aratere, and Kaitaki. All offer the freedom an...

ExacqVision's hybrid server allows Gallery Place to easily transition to new IP technology and still use current equipment Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being locate...

Princess Cruises features a video display wall composed of 105 Christie MicroTiles in its Emergency Response Center Princess Cruises, one of the premiere cruise lines in the world, is now supported with Christie visual display technologies in the company’s new cutting-edge Emergency Response Center in its Santa Clarita headquarters. The center features a huge video display wall composed of 105 Christie MicroTiles, measuring 7 feet high by 20 feet wide, and powered by the...

Axis thermal network cameras protect the perimeter and can detect potential intruders at night Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announced a model project for National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month by highlighting the City Utilities (CU) of Springfield Missouri’s use of thermal and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) Axis IP cameras to protect unmanned power substations from copper wire theft and improve staff safety to ensure continuous fl...

Reflex Systems will be offering Genetec’s technology as part of the systems it designs, installs and supports Reflex Systems, one of the UK’s leading integrated security system specialists, has been appointed as a Systems Integrator (SI) partner by Genetec Inc, one of the world leaders in unified IP video surveillance management (VMS) and security solutions. The company carried out a review of the technologies available across the market and identified that Genete...

The annual award will mark contributions to the life safety industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the establishment of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. On Nov. 20, SIA hosted SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships and People in the Security Industry, its annual awards and charity dinner, held at The Lighthouse and Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y. During the ceremony, SIA CEO Don Erickson unveiled the Jay Hauhn Excel...

The system utilizes IP cameras and is integrated with several types of volumetric sensors PureTech Systems announced recently the recent installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at several critical water facilities for the City of Palo Alto. The recent installation marks the fifth remote site which has been secured with PureTech's geospatial video analytics. The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), which is responsible for the water sites, is the only...

Verint’s Nextiva VMS offers policy-based video distribution, networked video viewing and investigation management Minneapolis/St. Paul Regional Transportation Authority Standardises on Verint Video Management Software for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project, Creating Unified Approach to Security Metro Transit Police Department, part of Metro Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is extending its investment in Verint technology, standardising key parts of its transpor...

OnSSI continues to innovate and release new versions of the industry’s leading VMS/PSIM software OnSSI has launched a unique promotion that provides an upgrade path for all of their customers to OnSSI’s new 64-bit Ocularis platform. It allows them to take advantage of greater overall application speed, lower total cost of ownership and the ability to run more cameras on fewer servers. The promotion was created to specifically address customers who have never purch...

Matrox Graphics Inc. and 3M Touch Systems (subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division) announced that both companies have validated a new 3M touch driver that will support multi-touch functionality across two, three or more 3M Multi-touch Displays powered by a variety of Matrox multi-monitor products. Integrators can now pair Matrox products with 3M Multi-touch Displays to create attention-grabbing, interactive digital signage and collaborative video walls that span multiple displays, wi...

Pullum was recognized for her heroic efforts in July 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that the winner of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guard and Associates (CALSAGA) Security Officer of the Year Award for 2013 is Myisha Pullum. The award was presented at the 2013 CALSAGA Annual Conference in October, in Anaheim, California. The award is given to an officer...

Harrington was instrumental in Brivo’s recent success in gaining approval as a fully-compliant FICAM solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced the appointment of Todd Harrington as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory, as well as for key federal accounts. Harrington assumed his new responsibilities on November 18. “Todd has done an outstanding job helping Brivo move forward on seve...

The Will-Burt Company announced recently that its LINX Predator Elite intrusion detection security solution has been successfully integrated with SightLogix smart thermal cameras. LINX Predator Elite provides complete 24-hour situational awareness through a truly integrated, multi-tasking, centralized system for access control and intrusion detection. Its modular design can integrate many technologies such as, CCTV, DVR, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter systems, environmental cont...

Known for its compact size and versatility, the Alliance-mini not only includes the increased processing power needed to run analytics or VMS applications at the edge, it also features WDR, on-camera storage, and true day/night capability. Available in H.264 vandal dome models with support for HD720p, HD1080p, and 3MP resolutions (5MP coming Q1 2014). The Alliance-mini provides the highest quality megapixel images with the lowest bandwidth demands. Both ONVIF and PSIA compliant, this next genera...

A total of 247 Sentry360 cameras were used to secure the inside and outside of terminal In 2011, JFK airport was ranked the Number 1 busiest International Air Passenger Gateway to the United States. Among the multiple terminals at JFK, Terminal One is the center of international travel, and JFK’s newest addition to the facility. Inside Terminal One, 11 gates and two hardstands are controlled by their own state-of-the-art ramp control tower, which is equipped with radio c...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, recently announced a new weatherproof Infrared (IR) HD IP camera with an adjustable lens.  The new GXV3674_HD_VF, Grandstream’s first vari-focal IP camera, lets business and residential users adjust the camera lens to fit a wide range of security monitoring needs such as nearby areas (i.e. building entrances) or distant focus areas (i.e. parking lot). The GXV3674_HD_VF IP Came...

IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the release of the next generation of its highly-popular IQeye Alliance-mini HD Megapixel series of cameras. Known for its compact size and versatility, the Alliance-mini not only includes the increased processing power needed to run analytics or VMS applications at the edge, it also features WDR, on-camera storage, and true day/night capability. Available in H.264 vandal dome models with s...

Optex IP detectors integrate directly into AXIS PTZ cameras combining video verification and Optex technologies Optex Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology, announced recently the integration of their IP sensors and detector products with Axis network cameras and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP). This integration will provide additional intelligence to end user cameras for powerful IP perimeter intrusion solutions. Optex IP detector...

GXi Technology maximizes surveillance capabilities by bringing an added feature set of Imbedded Intelligence CBC (AMERICA) Corp. announced a new family of IP cameras has been added to the Ganz PixelPro Series featuring GXi Technology. GXi Technology maximizes surveillance capabilities by bringing an added feature set of Imbedded Intelligence, WDR performance and full video recording to SD card to this already full-featured IP camera series.   The imbedded intelligence te...

The security team will utilize Axis thermal, fixed dome and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) network cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that the security team at this week’s 101th Grey Cup Festival in Regina, Saskatchewan will utilize a mix of Axis thermal, fixed dome and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) network cameras controlled by AXIS Camera Station video management software to help protect visitors and volunteers of the five-day f...

World Vision Kisongo Experience is housed inside a high-tech expandable semi-truck which transports visitors to Tanzania Schneider Electric recently announced it is hosting the World Vision Kisongo Experience tour at its Pelco facility in Clovis, California, November 19 and 20. World Vision, a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, has...

EIA’s coordinated strategic integration included solutions such as IP surveillance cameras EIA, Inc., one of America’s leading Networked Technology Integrators successfully provided the tactical installation and final integration of a deployment package. The package consisted of various surveillance and security equipment which provided robust situational awareness to the management of the ING New York City Marathon—the largest and most popular marathon in th...

Aimetis’ increase in revenues of 169% percent from 2008 to 2012 resulted in a 432 ranking in Technology Fast 500 Aimetis announced recently that it has been named to Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. The company also announced it has been named to Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50, an award that recognises technologi...

Johnson will oversee operations and business development and help guide the organization's growth AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the promotion of Carol Johnson to President and COO. In her new role, Johnson will continue to report to Bill Whitmore, AlliedBarton's Chairman and CEO. "This additional executive role within our organization will allow for an even greater focus on the implementation of...