Video Surveillance News

Pelco™ by Schneider Electric™ and HuXinHuTong (Megaeyes) Co. Ltd. are announcing the integration of Pelco network cameras, including Sarix Mega-Performance Cameras (IX, IM, ID series cameras), Spectra IP High Definition cameras, and multi-channel Network Encoders with the full range of HuXinHuTong (Megaeyes) Video Management Platform. “We are very excited about the new level of interoperability achieved between Megaeyes VMS and Pelco edge devices,” says Dave deLisser, di...

AMAG will be featuring its Symmetry Visualizer encoder family and network IP camera at the symposium AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, will be attending the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium, February 18-19, 2013 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as a Silver Sponsor.  MIPS is Milestone Systems annual educational, networking event for its IP video surveillance and integration partners.  AMAG will be fea...

The museum has a mix of 52 IQinVision cameras and Acuity-vct’s advanced motion detection analytics IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Museum of Funeral History, located in Houston, Texas, has deployed an integrated system comprised of advanced Acuity-vct (www.acuity-vct.com) video analytics software and an array of IQinVision HD megapixel cameras to protect its many exhibits and priceless art...

Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2012 Vision Awards. The annual awards honor the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that inc...

Pivot3 ranked number 74 on the list of 100 privately held, high-growth companies with bright futures Pivot3, a leading supplier of video surveillance and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) storage appliances, recently announced it has been recognized in Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Most Promising Companies. Pivot3 ranked number 74 on the list of 100 privately held, high-growth companies with bright futures. With nearly 600 customers across the globe, Pivo...

Genetec employees benefit from an array of social advantages, including flexible hours, a generous vacation and time-off policy Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Montreal’s Top Employers by the editors of Mediacorp Canada Inc. Genetec's candidacy was retained for its progressive and forward-thinking programs and for leading t...

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently the launch of DRS Camera Control Software v1.5. This new version of the application software enables OEM system integrators to perform custom lens calibration. DRS Camera Control Software is a graphical user interface that simplifies access to camera features and is included in the Tamarisk® Product Documentation Package made available to all customers who purchase a Tamarisk® module from the Network and Imaging Systems...

Nestled between Molweni Dam and Ingweni nature trails, Augusta Ridge Grassland Estate offers contemporary country living in a superbly designed modern eco-estate, set within some of South Africa's most beautiful landscapes. Keeping the estate's residents safe and secure, and delivering quality images under challenging electrical interference conditions is an NVT-based UTP CCTV Hybrid Video transmission system. Covering over 8.1 hectares of land, just 1.7 hectares has been used for the housing de...

Over 3,200 IQeye H.264 HD megapixel cameras were installed in 336 buildings on the 12 campuses The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was established in September 2004 by the Texas Legislature, when it consolidated the Mental retardation services and state school programs of the Department of Mental Health; Community care, nursing facilities, and long term care regulatory services of the Department of Human Services; and Aging services and programs of...

In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress and law enforcement Jay Hauhn, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), sent a letter to President Barack Obama on the subject of security in the nation’s schools. In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress, law enforcement and the education community to develop reasona...

FLIR® branded products will be introduced through Digimerge’s network of major security distributor partners FLIR Systems, the world’s leading innovator and supplier of thermal imaging technology, has acquired Lorex Technology, and its subsidiary company Digimerge Technologies. FLIR® branded products will soon be introduced through Digimerge’s well-established network of major security distributor partners, and will quickly grow to include a full line...

The emergency phone towers incorporate emergency communication, mass notification and camera surveillance Talk-A-Phone presented Victor Clime, Chief of Public Safety for Hillsborough Community College, with emergency phone towers that incorporated emergency communication, mass notification, camera surveillance, and access control capabilities. In recent years, colleges across the country have upgraded and improved the way they monitor, assess, and respond to security incident...

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a reseller agreement with HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™...

Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel is a major household appliance manufacturer with products available in 80 countries worldwide. To meet the increasingly competitive market while gaining stronger presence in Asia, the company in 2007 decided to relocate one of its manufacturing sites to Rayong, Thailand, southeast of Bangkok.This newest factory began its operation in early 2008 with more than 230 employees on site. In order to strengthen the overall security of the 46,0...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing its new product selection app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The ComNet Fiber Optic & Ethernet Products app is a solution identifier that allows you to choose the right transmission product for virtually every application. The ComNet app allows the user to search by application or model number, it also gives the user the o...

Moxa was named as preferred supplier in 3 technology categories: information management, Ethernet and networking components Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, announced that it has been recognized by Automation World magazine as a "First Team" supplier of choice for the second year in a row. Moxa was named as a preferred supplier in three technology categories: Information Management, Networking Components (Ethernet), an...

Aimetis provided the museum a single platform to upgrade the existing system to an IP network-based solution Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony™ has been deployed as the video management software platform for China Art Museum in Shanghai, China. Aimetis Symphony provided China Art Museum with a single platform for upgrading their existing CCTV system to an IP network based solution that inc...

Mobotix Global Partner Network helps partners take advantage of the business opportunities within IP video surveillance market MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced that TOTUS Solutions™, a manufacturer of outdoor lighting-based security platforms, has joined the MOBOTIX Global Technology Partner Network. Participation in the program ensures seamless integration of MOBOTIX IP surveillance de...

The agreement enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to Australian and South Pacific customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced a distribution agreement with BGW Technologies. This strategic alliance enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its Australian and South Pacific customers, addressing a growing need for reliable,...

The program provides opportunities for higher margins, enhanced partner labels and boosted visibility Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is rolling out its next-generation Channel Partner Program to their global network of distributors, resellers and system integrators. The new program makes it more fun, easy and profitable to work with Milestone. It emphasizes improved benefits for Milestone partners related to achievements in...

The Bosch training course provides brief video tutorials with product information and details on installation Bosch Security Systems, Inc. trained nearly 8,500 customers in North America in 2012 through its Security and Communications Training Academy — achieving more than 30 percent growth in the number of course participants over the previous year. “Adoption of IP-based systems is growing rapidly, creating increased demand for training”, said Jim Musshafen...

Skowronski will focus on continuing to drive the momentum of the company's PIAM software Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and analytics across disparate physical security systems, has appointed John Skowronski as Vice President of Global Sales.   Skowronski brings a strong combination of experience, enthusiasm, domain knowledge and demonstrated record of achievement to Quantum Secure...

Protection1 to acquire select assets of Pinnacle including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software Protection 1, the largest full-service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the purchase of select assets from Utah-based Pinnacle Security including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software, along with assuming the current Pinnacle facility located in Orem, Utah. “Pinnacle’s customer relationship management syst...

DVTEL continues its rebranding efforts in 2013, focusing on positioning the company as a full service provider DVTEL, INC., the video security solutions provider, recently announced that it achieved a substantial increase in revenues year over year thanks to its continued technical innovation, infrastructure investments, personnel additions and rebranding efforts. It saw particular growth in the municipal surveillance, corrections, education and healthcare markets, and experie...

Axis' net sales increased by 12 percent during the fourth quarter Axis: Year-end report 2012 The fourth quarter Net sales increased by 12 percent during the fourth quarter to SEK 1,180 M (1,051). Net sales increased by 15 percent in local currencies. Operating profit increased to SEK 207 M (192), which corresponds to an operating margin of 17.5 percent (18.3). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 163 M (134). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.35 (1.93). The board propos...

Chippewa Valley chose Milestone's XProtect VMS for an open platform IP network solution  To address the disconnect between its state-of-the-art facilities being monitored with an outdated security system, Chippewa Valley School District called for a complete renovation of its analog video surveillance. They chose Milestone XProtect® Corporate video management software (VMS) for an open platform IP network solution with high-definition (HD) Axis cameras that cover all...

Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced Stratocast™, a powerful yet easy-to-use Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution powered by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses who are looking for a...

SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for outdoor security applications, introduces the SightSensor NS60, a new low-cost addition to the SightSensor line of thermal video analytic cameras. With an MSRP of $4,995 in the United States, the NS60 brings thermal analytic accuracy and the clearest thermal images 24 hours/day to a broad range of price-sensitive applications.   SightSensor NS60 accurately detects intruders over a large area – up to 60 meters at a 63°...

The upgraded system features a combination of analog and megapixel cameras and high density encoders Player’s Casino in Ventura, California has recently enhanced and expanded its video surveillance and security system and selected OnSSI’s Ocularis platform including Ocularis-X server software for operational control. The upgraded system, designed and installed by Customized Contractor Services, Inc. (CCS) of Fullerton, California, features a combination of analog a...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, recently announced that three high definition (HD) IP outdoor cameras and a new free video monitoring/recording management software are now being added to the popular GXV36xx Series of IP Video Surveillance Cameras. Designed for both business and residential applications, Grandstream’s new GXV cameras are made to withstand harsh outdoor conditions relating to temperature, light and...