Video Surveillance News

 Dynamic Network Factory's (DNF) has announced a strategic partnership with Aimetis Corp.DNF Security, Dynamic Network Factory's (DNF) mission critical IP Surveillance business unit, announced a strategic partnership with Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software. The relationship comes as DNF Security has completed certification of its Falcon product line with Aimetis Symphony™ video management software.DNF Falcon series platforms are optimized for su...

Theia's Linear Optical Technlogy provides wide angle without distortion to its CCTV lensesBeginning in June Theia will offer the new MY110 lens for sale, making ultra wide angle, no-distortion, IR-corrected capabilities available for use with C mount cameras at an affordable price. The lens will employ Theia's patented Linear Optical Technlogy® to provide wide angle without distortion. For more details email Theia.

Theia's CCTV lenses are on display at a number of booths at IFSEC 2010If you are planning to visit the IFSEC show May 10-13 in Birmingham, UK you can find a demonstration of Theia's lenses at a number of booths, including Arecont Vision, Avigilon, GSG International, Veracity, Viseox. Email Theia to book an appointment with them at the show.

Grandstream's GXV series IP video cameras have built-in support for SIP/VoIP and 2-way audioEncouraged by the increased focus on setting global interoperability standards for network video, Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced at IFSEC 2010 that its entire IP video surveillance portfolio is now ONVIF compatible. ONVIF is an independent, non-profit organization leading the global standardization initiative for IP-ba...

The reverse split will become effective before U.S stock markets open on May 14 2010Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that its Board of Directors has decided to implement a reverse split of Proxim's common stock. Proxim's stockholders overwhelmingly authorized Proxim's Board of Directors to implement a reverse stock split at the annual meeting of Proxim's stockholders held on December 8, 2009. The...

The integration is between DigitalSentry video management software and Pivot3 Serverless Computing platformPelco is pleased to announce the addition of Pivot3, Inc., to its Partner First Program. With the integration of DigitalSentry video management software with the Pivot3 Serverless Computing platform, Pelco is also pleased that it has joined the Pivot3 HD Storage Alliance. End users running this Pelco product will now have access to the reduced cost and high availability benefits o...

ACCENT had been managed and administered by Security Industry Association since it beganThe Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) would like to announce that CSAA will take over sole responsibility for the administration and management of the Alarm Call Centre Education, Networking and Training (ACCENT) listserver.Launched by SIA and CSAA more than a decade ago to facilitate the networking of its members, ACCENT has been managed and administered by...

IQinVision is a market leader in HD megapixel network cameras, IP cameras and video recording systemsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced a series of new positions in the expanded support and marketing departments, as well as new sales staff and several significant promotions.In the company's European operations, the expansion includes several new Regional Sales Managers including Indy Kler, i...

The Matrox booth will feature VDA-1164 Video Decoding AcceleratorWhat's Happening: Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions for professional markets, will power a variety of multi-display security systems at IFSEC 2010 - the world's largest annual security event. The Matrox booth will feature: VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator M9140, M9148, and M9188 add-in graphics cards Extio F1400 Remote Graphics Unit (RGU)When: Monday May 10th - Thursday May 13th, 2010Whe...

The original VGA, 1.3 MP, and 2.0 MP CCTV mini-domes are now available in standard or vandal modelsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced expansion of the popular IQeye Basic Line of mini-domes to include MAIN profile H.264 and vandal-proof models.The original VGA, 1.3 MP, and 2.0 MP mini-domes are now available in standard or vandal models and IQinVision has added HD480p and HD720p H.264 MAIN p...

The hybrid analog/IP system includes Ocularis Recorder NetDVMS and Ocularis Client software from OnSSIFacing the need for a scalable system with video recording and archiving, the Wayne County, New York, Office of the Sheriff has updated their county jail's video surveillance system with a hybrid analog/IP system that includes Ocularis Recorder NetDVMS and Ocularis Client software from OnSSI. Ocularis™ makes it easy for jail personnel to access video and recordings at almost every workstat...

CV Reps are true leaders in IP security solutionsinfinias, LLC announces the signing of CV Reps as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: Northern California and Northern Nevada."We are pleased to have CV Reps representing infinias in Northern California and Northern Nevada, they are true leaders in IP security solutions," said Phil Jackson, Western Region Sales Manager for infinias. "Their coverage in this territory coupled with...

The system includes a combination of 130 Infinova PTZ dome cameras, mini domes and fixed camerasInfinova announced that Infinova's Ethernet networking video matrix switchers with a Video-over-IP (VoIP) option allows the surveillance system at Kuwait International Airport to meet the demands of three individual security authorities. The system includes a combination of 130 Infinova PTZ dome cameras, mini domes and fixed cameras.The Asset Protection Department has the most encompassing responsibil...

Proxim's end-to-end wireless portfolio enables both indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi coverageProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that it will be featuring its end-to-end wireless platform at the Interop 2010 conference in Las Vegas from April 26- 29. Proxim will be highlighting its products in the Amer.com booth (#2061), a leading provider of innovative networking solutions and a Proxim partner. WHO: Proxim W...

Loomis utilizes a number of security measures where video surveillance plays an essential roleIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Loomis Denmark relies on IQinVision megapixel technology to ensure transparency throughout the company's critical functions of transport and counting of cash, financial documents, and other valuables. Such critical functions demand the on-going attention to se...

Covering a 2,400 square kilometre area with 110,000 residents, the Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) is dedicated to making its community the safest in Ontario, Canada. With a force of 171 officers and 70 civilian employees, the CKPS has been a leader in adopting new technologies to better protect the public and ultimately, prevent crime in its community. Consequently, the CKPS has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system at its headquarters to boost security onsite a...

CNL and PPM will be offering each others surveillance software to their respective customer baseCNL, a world leader in developing physical security information management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with PPM 2000 Inc., developers of Perspective by PPM 2000 - the world's leading incident reporting & investigation management software.The partnership will see the two companies working closely to create seamless end-to-end solutions giving organiza...

 Bosch held several presentations at ISC West on their latest security technology, trends and solutionsAttendees from around the world took the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in CCTV, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products.   At our breakfast and lunch sessions, participants enjoyed a wealth of information on the technology, trends, and solutions presented by Bosch product experts. From using infrared illumination to enable around-the-clo...

The technology will strengthen security and streamline screening operationsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the purchase of more than 1,200 explosives trace detection units using $35.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding - improving explosives detection capabilities at airports nationwide while infusing Recovery Act dollars into local economies."These state-of-the art technologies will strengthen security and streamline...

Over 60 Infinova PTZ and Day/Night high resolution cameras provide surveillance at Airport for FIEZInfinova announced that, as part of a US$ 63.1 million construction project, Uzbekistan's Navoi Airport is installing Infinova PTZ and Day/Night high resolution cameras to watch over one of Central Asia's newest Free Industrial Economic Zones (FIEZ). The FIEZ is designed to promote a wide range of high-tech and internationally competitive production using modern high-efficiency equipment, technolog...

The IQinVision megapixel IP cameras include a mix of IQeye711s, Sentinels, and Alliance domesThe Choctaw Nation is the third largest Indian nation in the U.S. and is comprised of over 175,000 Choctaws with their tribal complex located in Durant, Oklahoma. The Choctaw are a sovereign nation that maintains a special relationship with the U.S. and Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation owns a large number of gaming casinos in Southeastern Oklahoma. The income from these casinos provides jobs, healthcare, edu...

Over 100 IQeye HD/megapixel cameras have been installed at the two California high schoolsThe Redlands Unified School District serves the communities of Redlands, Loma Linda, Mentone, San Bernardino, Yucaipa, and East Highland. Redlands Unified has a total of 23 elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the Redlands Independent Study Education School.The challengePlanning for the future, Redlands Unified began upgrading the District's network backbone in 2004. As the project progressed, t...

With the Avigilon HD surveillance system installed, the OCSO saves more than $10 million annuallyAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system at its 268,000 square-foot detention centre to improve security and deliver indisputable evidence for faster conflict resolution and greater investigative success. With the...

Vicon, working in conjunction with SimplexGrinnell, a market leader in fire and life- safety systems, has provided  Fairbanks International Airport with an  integrated video security solution. It combines a ViconNet video management system which incorporates ViconNet VI video intelligence, with access control capabilities from Software House, to create a fully integrated, IP-based solution that spans the entire airport, inside and out. Of particular interest is the use of ViconNe...

CBP officials establish security criteria for identifying and screening high-risk containersDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Barcelona, Spain, to tour Container Security Initiative (CSI) operations and meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at the Barcelona seaport to view firsthand CBP's close working partnerships with Spanish customs officials to efficiently protect high-risk U.S.-bound cargo against terrorist threats."The inte...

NextivaCritical Infrastructure has helped this international airport centralize its security operations and integrate its security video with information from access control and other security systems. This integration allows security personnel to be more efficient by providing a complete picture of events that occur. This robust video management solution helps the Department of Aviation proactively detect threats and share intelligence with the TSA, individual airlines, FBI, and other agencies....

CBC (America) Corp. has been a leader in analog and IP-based video surveillance systemsIndustry veteran CBC (America) Corp. has been named a certified Technology Solution Partner by On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software. OnSSI has also certified CBC's GanzÒ ZNR video-optimized server and storage hardware to function with OnSSI's Ocularis' video-centric Physical Security Information Management (PSI...

Retail Fraud showcases use of various technologies such as CCTV cameras for prevention of fraudsAxis will be present at Stand 35 at the annual Retail Fraud conference on 20th April, 2010. Now in its 7th year, Retail Fraud is the largest retail fraud and loss prevention conference in the UK, attracting over 470 delegates in 2009, which included over 160 of the top 250 UK retailers by turnover. It is the definitive event for all aspects of physical and technological fraud prevention within the ret...

Secretary Napolitano will try to ensure resilient and secure commerce through the Container Security InitiativePress Secretary Clark Stevens said: "Secretary Napolitano will travel to Madrid, Spain, on April 8-10, to participate in the U.S.-European Union Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Troika meeting, where she will discuss international cooperation to protect against terrorism and trans-national crime. Secretary Napolitano will assess progress made on the joint declaration on strengt...

The Security 5K event highlighted the great sense of community and generosity of the security industryThe inaugural Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run in Las Vegas on the second day of ISC West raised more than $30,000 to benefit Mission 500, a charitable organization engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organization. Proceeds from the March 25th event will sponsor 90 children for a full year - providing food, water, education, healthcare and most...