Video Surveillance News

Bosch REG cameras produce crisp, high-resolution plate images and have on-board infrared illumination Bosch REG License Plate Capture cameras are being used to capture license plates from vehicles traveling at highway speeds for a tolling application at Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in New Orleans. The 24-mile long bridge holds the distinction as the world’s longest bridge and carries an estimated 30,000 vehicles per day. REG cameras will provide high contrast images of li...

GVS1000 Long Range Imaging System gives port security personnel an up-close look at areas that are experiencing events End User: The Port of Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is one of America's premier seaports and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship. Trade valued annually at more than $140 billion moves through Long Beach, making it the second busiest seaport in the United States. Everything from clothing and shoes to toys, furniture and consume...

WZ20 bullet cameras deliver 150ft (45m) of high-performance night vision in 0 lux environments Problem: Delivering Prosecutable Evidence under Challenging Lighting Conditions There has been a high volume of criminal activity around the perimeter of developments and in elevators operated by New York City Municipalities. It has not been easy in the New York Area, explains David Gonzalez, Director of Business Development for Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution: “Low to...

MIC Series deliver up to 36x optical zoom and contain both a high quality optical day/night camera module Cameras Serve as Soldiers’ Eyes in the Field MineWolf Systems’ Mini MineWolf machines are being used by the British and German armies to clear routes in Afghanistan. The armies use the Mini MineWolf technology in their fights against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), thereby enhancing the safety of troops while on patrol. These unmanned machines are operat...

Thermal imaging enables 24/7 surveillance even through fog and other airborne obscurants Cameras Withstand Harsh Conditions to Secure Coastal Alabama The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division is responsible for securing the more than 750 square miles of water that make up Mobile Bay as well as 11,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico. With less than 20 officers on patrol, the department required surveillance video of important a...

Ruggedized PTZ camera delivers full 360-degree continuous rotation pan and 320-degree tilt control City of Surrey Requires Command Post Video Having outgrown its converted recreational vehicle command center, the City of Surrey turned to ITB—Western Canada’s leading custom truck, trailer and enclosure builder—for an advanced mobile command post that would meet the needs of the growing municipality. The city required a purpose-built vehicle for use in emerg...

Control4 announces a bold new update to the Control4® Operating System along with enhancements to their popular HC-800 and HC-250 Controllers. Together they will vastly simplify networking configuration, eliminate the hassle of license management, and greatly reduce the need for dealers to make on-site support visits. With the launch of the new Control4 OS 2.4, Control4 delivers enhanced functionality for Control4 4Sight® Service, enabling 3G/4G connectivity to the customer's system via...

New members include Exacq, LG, Oncam, ImmerVision, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony Continuing its commitment to increase the interoperability of security technologies, Honeywell recently announced seven new members have joined the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance. Formed in 2010, the alliance is comprised of physical security and IT manufacturers committed to developing open and integrated security solutions for end users. New members of Honeywell Open Technology Alliance include...

DVTEL, the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with ShotSpotter gunfire alert and location technology. Integration with ShotSpotter provides seamless archiving and monitoring tools for events created by the gunfire alert and location technology. DVTEL has also enhanced its integration with Google Earth virtual globe, map and geographical information program. Integration with third-party technologies is part of the D...

The WSC 2013 Women of the Year Awards Celebration were held at this year's ISC West The Women's Security Council (WSC) granted Bodil Sonesson, Vice President of Global Sales, Axis Communications, its Woman of the Year Award 2013 in the manufacturer category. The WSC award honors the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories. “I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from the WSC,” says Bodil Sonesson, Vice Pre...

NICE Situator and NiceVision Net solutions enable San Diego to manage its complex security environment NICE Systems recently announced that the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department is implementing NICE Situator and NiceVision Net to help secure its water supply, following an order placed in 2012. San Diego is California's second largest city and the eighth largest in the U.S., with 1.3 million residents. The Public Utilities Department oversees one of the largest and...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a global leader in advanced indoor and outdoor radio systems, recently introduced the latest member of the ORiNOCO family of enterprise-class Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points – the ORiNOCO® AP-8100 (http://www.proxim.com/products/enterprise-wireless-lan-wi-fi-mesh). "The ORiNOCO AP-8100 has an arsenal of features that makes Proxim access points a great product for enterprises," said Martin Bauer of Bauer Audio, who has deployed ORiNOCO acce...

MCM Integrated is being awarded for its close collaboration with DVTEL to meet the needs of its diverse client base DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has named MCM Integrated Systems, Van Nuys, Calif., as VAR of the Year and KLM Marketing, Mechanicsville, Va., as Manufacturer's Rep of the Year.   MCM Integrated Systems, a DVTEL value-added reseller (VAR), is being awarded for its close collaboration with DVTEL to meet the needs of its diverse client...

MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced its enhanced integration with Wavestore V5 video management software. The technical collaboration allows MOBOTIX to pursue opportunities within the hybrid and legacy systems market due to Wavestore’s support of analog surveillance cameras. The integration offers MOBOTIX resellers and customers the opportunity to leverage existing investments as they transition to IP techn...

TraceSecurity partners will be able to offer customers a comprehensive risk-based information security program TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, recently announced the TraceSecurity Partner Program, a new program and incentives that provide resellers with unique revenue opportunities.  TraceSecurity partners gain the ability to offer customers a cloud-based, comprehensive risk-based information security program,...

UTC is exhibiting Interlogix’s Advisor, IFS, and TruVision Navigator 5 at ISC West 2013 UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp., unveiled a suite of innovative security products from its market-leading brands designed to protect people, property and assets of residential and commercial customers at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas. UTC Climate, Control & Security is a leading provider of...

First Cash deployed NLSS Gateway throughout its network of more than 800 locations in the US and Mexico Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that First Cash Financial Services, Inc., a leading international pawn store operator, is deploying the NLSS Gateway throughout its network of more than 800 locations in the United States and Mexico. First Cash is rolling out comprehensive video surveillance s...

Linear LLC, a leader in innovative access control, security and health and wellness technology solutions, has added Z-Wave lighting products to its line of wireless residential and commercial offerings. The new products represent a benchmark for Linear as the company seeks to unify wireless lighting control products with existing security and access control systems, and other Z-Wave products.   Z-Wave is an international wireless standard for intelligent, interoperable, low-power, RF...

Zvi Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer. Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern, and will assume responsibility for all company operations. Peled is a seasoned senior executive who most recently served as CEO of Apollo NetworkServices, a private company focused on large defense, energy and transportation projects. He previously held t...

Security Center 5.2 introduces new levels of security that enable operators to react to threats at a moment’s notice Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced Security Center 5.2, the latest version of its unified security platform that combines video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis), and license plate recognition (AutoVu). This version of Security Center...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently introduced its new Illustra 600 Series of High Definition (HD) IP Box and Bullet Cameras. The Illustra 600 Series Box and Bullet cameras deliver exceptional HD video quality in all lighting conditions. The True Day/Night and Wide Dynamic Range features provide superior low-light performance, saving on bandwidth and storage costs.  In industries such as banking, retail, aviation or any business where there are...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced the availability of the world’s first 12-megapixel 180° panoramic dome camera with true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). In addition to its superior performance under challenging lighting conditions, Arecont Vision’s new 12-megapixel WDR 180° panoramic camera is less than half the size of previous SurroundVideo models. Arecont Vision’s WDR technology delivers a dynamic range of up to 100...

The CLIQ Web Manager and Remote Wall Programming Devices add to the security and flexibility of Medeco eCylinder applications Medeco High Security Locks, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced the addition of remote key programming to its Web Hosting Solutions for the Logic and M3 Logic product lines with CLIQ Web Manager Software and Remote Wall Programming Devices. Medeco introduces Logic and M3 Logic Web Hosting and Remote Wall Programmers at ISC West 2013. &ldquo...

Wentworth students will present smarter surveillance innovations using Axis embedded Linux environment Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced a collaborative educational initiative with Boston-based Wentworth Institute of Technology that provides students with a yearly hands-on training program to accelerate IP video surveillance learning and software application development in the physical security industry. To kick-off this unique educati...

Sony Electronics is expanding its IPELA ENGINE EX family with the new E series IP cameras available in both HD and Full HD resolution. The new series brings the proven benefits of IPELA ENGINE technology – image quality, dynamic range, low light performance, and image stabilisation – to a range of entry-to-mid-level applications including retail, education and banking. In addition, two new EX V series cameras expand the mid-level and high end models. Each member of the IPELA ENGINE...

The Securitron AQ Series Power Boards are the latest addition to ASSA ABLOY's access control products Securitron officially announced the launch of new AccuPower® lines of switching power supplies and power accessories at ISC West 2013 (ASSA ABLOY Booth #11065). AccuPower AQ Series power boards and AQTVA Series power supplies for CCTV and AC locks are the latest addition to ASSA ABLOY's complete line of products for access control. These units provide clean, filtered and a...

Axis appointed Stephen Joseph for Banking & Finance and John Merlino for Government Programs Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announced the addition of two security industry veterans to its North American business development team: Stephen Joseph becomes Axis’ first North American business development manager for Banking & Finance, while John Merlino was appointed as business development manager for Government Programs. Additiona...

Interlogix Advisor combines life safety and lifestyle functions for both home and small business use Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, recently previewed Advisor™, a new self-contained security and comfort management platform that combines advanced life safety and lifestyle functions for both home and small business use. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of Unit...

TruVision Navigator 5 accommodates IP cameras from all major manufacturers and controls multiple recording devices Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, has released its latest version of TruVision Navigator video management software – now an open platform that provides a flexible and cost-effective migration path from analog to IP video systems. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security,...

The new network switches and media converters provide high power PoE (30w) that complies with IEEE802.3 Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, increases its capability in IFS® industrial PoE media converters and high power PoE-at (PoE+) network switches, offering exceptional performance in challenging environments, such as industrial security and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Interlogix is a part o...