Video Surveillance News

Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network.  Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintenance for TCAPS, partnered with COMMTECH Design for the integrated solution that has Milestone video surveillance technology as the central...

Altronix supplies power for surveillance and security applications in NYC public school district As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools’ security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools’ clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But...

Moxa has expanded its MGate Series of industrial Ethernet gateways with the new MGate 5105-MB-EIP and MGate 5102-PBM-PN to provide simplified, versatile and transparent connectivity solutions for upgrading or retrofitting existing networks. The MGate 5105-MB-EIP is purpose-engineered for the management of Modbus field devices connected to an EtherNet/IP master device, such as PLCs or SCADA networks, while the MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateway provides a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices and...

Avigilon's new technology provides a way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher™ technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This...

Executives from AlliedBarton will be featured speakers at four seminars at ASIS Executives from AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be featured speakers at four seminars all held on Wednesday, September 25, at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place. These events include: CSO Round Table - The World in 2025: The Future of Business, Techno...

Avigilon is excited to announce the release of new 1.3 MP HD cameras, featuring the innovative new LightCatcherTM technology. Available in both fixed and dome options, these new cameras  help you get superior color image detail in low-light settings, and are ideal for restaurants, hotels or commercial properties - applications where less-than-ideal lighting conditions exist.            Superior Color Image Detail, In The Dark Avigilon's innovati...

The partnership will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the VMS v4.5 from Bosch A new partnership between Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and Streaming Networks will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the Video Management System (VMS) v4.5 from Bosch. The two companies are working together to give customers greater capabilities for gathering vehicle information as part of their security surveillance infrastructure. St...

LightCatcher technology provides the most effective way to capture color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This new...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4. With a completely redesigned user interface and faster graphics engine, WELS 4 makes creating console designs and control room layouts using Winsted products faster and easier than ever before. WELS 4 is available for immediate download at www.winsted.com/WELS. WELS 4 is a standalone program that provides full 3D design capabilities, comprehensive parts lists, automatic dimensioning, th...

The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems and OnSSI is driving greater integration capabilities between Bosch IP video devices and the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. As a result, Ocularis v3.6 now supports edge recording and new high definition cameras from Bosch.   “Mutual customers will benefit from our unique camera technology that dynamically tunes image processing to deliver the best video quality while also lowering...

PNY deploys Avigilon 16 MP cameras to oversee activity outside of the building as well as the parking lots Challenge A global technology leader within the consumer electronics market required an advanced HD surveillance system to protect inventory and employees inside their new 600,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters. Solution PNY uses 21 Avigilon HD cameras to help secure their corporate headquarters, which spans 38 acres with a...

IndigoVision will exhibit its solutions at booth #877 at ASIS International Join IndigoVision at ASIS booth #877, where in just 15 minutes you will learn how: High Definition security can be just as stunning as your HD TV Which security cameras deliver the best HD security video quality Don't throw out your existing analog or IP cameras: Use the right technology keep legacy cameras AND save Come along to learn about these hot security topics, why IndigoVision is th...

Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, to join the speaker lineup for PSIA’s event at ASIS The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is pleased to announce that noted security consultants Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, have joined the speaker lineup for our special event at ASIS on September 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago. Shayne will moderate and Ray will participate in a panel discussion about security user perspectives on physical/...

The acquisition establishes SDI as a $70M systems integrator specializing in the complex technical requirements System Development Integration, LLC, a leading systems integrator focused on mission-critical technologies and infrastructure, announces the acquisition of X7, a Washington, D.C.-based systems integrator that provides comprehensive security management systems. The acquisition, SDI’s second in as many months, establishes SDI as a $70M systems integrator speciali...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced compatibility of the Matrox Avio F125 fiber-optic KVM extension solution with the EIZO DuraVision FDH3601 monitor, which features 8.8 megapixels (4096x2160 native resolution) across a 36.4" screen. The DuraVision FDH3601 comes with two DVI-D and two DisplayPort inputs and an advanced set of specifications including 1.07 billion display colors from a palette of 278 trillion, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 cd/m² brightness and an 8ms response time. Mat...

This latest release introduces the VideoIQ Rialto R-Series. The R-Series is a 1U rack-mount analytics appliance that analyses and records up to 16 security cameras per unit. The R-Series is available in IP, analog or hybrid base models and supports standard analog (PAL or NTSC) cameras or IP cameras utilizing h.264 video streamed across RTSP. In addition, the R-Series includes two, user-replaceable,1 TB HDDs for local storage. The two hard drives can be configured as Raid 1 – a mirrored s...

Comvox Systems deployed the VMS with use of the Aimetis Symphony server client Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida, a 350,000-square-foot multi-use convention, spectator, show and banquet center connected to a four-star-rated 1,641-luxury-room hotel is utilising Aimetis Symphony to improve infrastructure security and operational efficiency. Comvox Systems, an Aimetis Certified R...

Sentry 360, one of the fastest growing megapixel surveillance camera developers, is excited to announce their integration with March Networks Command Video Management System (VMS) software. With key features including mass configuration, real-time alerting with handling acknowledgment procedures, and one-click access to associated camera views, Command is the latest example of March Networks’ focus on enterprise-class manageability and ease-of-use. Thomas Carnevale, founder and CEO of Sen...

CNL will demonstrate at ASIS the need for CIP organizations to take a proactive approach to security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be exhibiting at ASIS International in Chicago September 24-27, 2013 - demonstrating how PSIM is enabling organizations responsible for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to improve operational efficiency by aggregating intelligence from each connected security systems; offe...

Owais will lead the design of product enhancements as well as manage new product planning and development efforts AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced that the Company has named Owais Hassan as its new Vice President of Engineering. Owais brings 20 years of engineering, research, and business development experience to AES. He is an experienced senior executive and dynamic entrepreneur with strong technical kno...

Securitron is officially rolling out the newest addition to its AccuPower® line of power supplies – the AQTVA Series for CCTV and other AC devices. The AQTVA Series provides convenience and quality, with reliable 24VAC output, individual LED channel status indicators and fuse or PTC circuit protection. “Our goal is to create the ultimate trifecta in the power supply category, with products that are reliable, cost-effective, and readily available,” said Scott Baker, Preside...

Kelvin Hughes (www.kelvinhughes.com), a global supplier of navigation and surveillance systems, is pleased to announce multiple successes in Asia for its SharpEye™ and Naval MantaDigital™ technologies. Kelvin Hughes Surveillance is a division of Kelvin Hughes that focuses on naval, coastal and military markets to supply surveillance radar technologies into land and sea environments. Since the launch of SharpEye™, the advanced solid state radar is increasingly preferred by Navi...

Northern, a leading provider of video surveillance products is pleased to announce the release of its new DVRN Series of H.264 DVRs. The series is packed with features and benefits, including H.264 compression, so recording is less demanding on bandwidth and disk space. The Free Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad & Android allow you to view and playback video anywhere, anytime from your mobile devices. With up to 4.0TB Storage Capacity, the large hard drive capacity extends the amount of time you...

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the availability of the Release Candidate for Profile C, which enables interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. This new Profile, which is available for review on the ONVIF website, extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into physical access control. With Profile C, systems integrator...

The exacqVision hybrid server combines analog and IP camera inputs into one surveillance system 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 located near the metro bus stop a...

The seminar will take place at CHOC Children’s Hospital, Wade Educational Center, 1201 W. La Veta Ave, Orange, CA AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar, Making the Case: Preventing Violence in the Healthcare Industry, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The seminar will take place at CHOC Children’s Hospital –...

BriefCam Syndex is a next-generation product range based on Video Synopsis technology BriefCam® (www.briefcam.com), the developer and provider of Video Synopsis solutions for the rapid review, analysis and indexing of video for decision support, security and safety, recently announced BriefCam® Syndex, a new product range based on the company’s award-winning technology. BriefCam Syndex will launch at ASIS 2013 in Chicago, September 24-27, 2013. BriefCam Syndex...

IndigoVision’s new projects include regional rail organization and several regional and national retail groups IndigoVision is going from strength to strength in the USA. New products are being launched every month, and the new innovative features introduced to the original Control Center has earned it a formidable reputation in the industry. This success is due to a strategic change made in 2012, when IndigoVision USA made the bold decision to totally re-launch its bus...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced that the Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series of video over IP encoders/decoders has been named a finalist for Systems Product of the Year by the judges of the prestigious AV Awards 2013. Matrox Maevex extends full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. The Maevex encoder captures video and audio from a host PC or another media source and seamlessly e...

Ingersoll’s session is geared toward credentialed or aspiring FMP, CFP and Sustainability Facility Professionals (SFP) During the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace 2013 at Philadelphia’s Conference and Expo October 2-4,  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ Monte Salway and Kelly O’Connor will discuss “Balancing Physical Security and Productivity,” at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, October 3. The sessio...