Network / IP security - News
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has released a study that shows an IP-based system of 40 cameras offers a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than an analog-based surveillance system. The study also shows that if IP infrastructure is in place, the IP-based video surveillance system will always cost less.The study was commissioned by Axis in order to develop an understanding of the total cost of ownership for both an analog surveillance system and an IP-based video...
March Networks, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, is pleased to announce its ranking as the second largest supplier of video surveillance equipment to the North American retail market in a new report from IMS Research.The report, Security in Retail: A Survey of Retailers in North America, estimates that March Networks is one of three video surveillance equipment providers with a 6 percent share each of the $437 million market, expected to grow to $586...
Hirsch Electronics recently announced that Robert Beliles, co-founder of Cisco's physical security initiative and business unit, has been appointed Vice President, Enterprise Business Development. Mr. Beliles brings to Hirsch more than eleven years of product marketing and product management experience with Cisco Systems, Inc. He is also the co-author of several networked physical security system patents-pending. "Hirsch has earned a strong reputation for reliable, hig...
North American Video's announcement of the Venezuelan correctional facilities prison contract award is testimony to the company's continued global expansion and expertise in a wide range of security applications. The project, which is under the auspices of a United Nations program to improve correctional facilities in developing countries, initially involves 36 prisons in Venezuela with additional sites under review for similar system deployments."This Venezuelan prisons project reaff...
Verint Systems Inc. today announced the availability of a new information pack and CD for security consultants across Europe, detailing the Verint NextivaTM portfolio of Networked Video Solutions.The pack comprises a binder with a wealth of information on Verint's Nextiva portfolio of Networked Video Solutions, including technical briefs and white papers, brochures and data sheets, A&E specifications, articles, case studies and contact details for more specific support."We want to ensur...
IQinVision, market leader in high performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that it continues to expand rapidly and add staff to support strong global sales growth. Wendi Grinnell has joined the company as Marketing Communications Manager, while Don Ashley was promoted to Technical Services Manager and Dawn Miller promoted to Marketing Programs Specialist. In addition to a number of recent US hires in engineering,...
March Networks™, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced that Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has standardized on its retail business analytics solution for approximately 1,600 gasoline convenience stores. Speedway SuperAmerica LLC (SSA), a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation, is one of the nation's largest corporately owned and operated chains of its kind. Following a successful pilot program in 200 stores, SSA selected the late...
Acquisition extends Bosch Security Systems' product portfolio and geographic presence in Canada, U.K. and U.S.Extreme CCTV Inc. and Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, recently jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Bosch will acquire all outstanding shares of Extreme common stock at a price of C$5.00 per share in cash, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of approximately C$93 million. The purchase price represents a premium of approximate...
Complus Teltronic's 2007 series of intercom workshops came to a successful conclusion on Thursday 22nd November at the Western Business Centre, near Stansted. Other venues for the autumn series were located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Coventry and Bristol.Topics covered included the latest advances in IP (internet protocol) technology, which reduces cabling costs and allows advanced networking functions. Intercoms for disabled refuges to BS5839 Part 9 have wide spread appl...
Axis Communications, the global leader within network video, is experiencing increasing interest in its training program - Axis Communications' Academy. The extended use of network cameras in various applications around the world is one reason for this. However, the main driver is the ongoing technology shift from analog CCTV to IP-based video surveillance systems.To support Axis partners and customers globally, Axis' Academy conducts training at a number of locations in the US, Euro...
Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that IMS Research estimate Axis' global market share for network cameras at 32%.In the same report*, IMS rank all vendors providing video surveillance equipment, including digital and analog security equipment such as cameras, recording solutions and video servers/encoders. "Axis has moved from 12th in the world in last year's study to be positioned 8th in 2006. This is very impressive for a comp...
Jack Fernandes, President and CEO of American Fibertek, Inc., has announced the appointment of Theodore "Ted" Turczyn as Director of Distribution Sales. Turczyn joined AFI this month following a successful career in the communication systems integration field, including positions with Belden Cable and International Fiber Systems. "Ted has extensive ex...
March Networks™, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that Stephen Nicolle has joined the March Networks senior management team in the position of acting Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting directly to Peter Strom, President and CEO. Mr. Nicolle has more than 22 years of experience working in the comm...
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it has signed a distribution agreement with CMI Inc., a leading Canadian channel management company of security and IT products throughout Canada.As part of the agreement, CMI Inc. will offer its customers ioimage's off-the-shelf intelligent video encoders and IP cameras with built-in video analytics. CMI's client base spans Canada and includes security systems integrators, architects &...
Pelco is pleased to announce a new collaboration with SmartConnect, a software development leader in 'Video-Centric Business Intelligence®' security applications. The partnering of these two industry leaders has resulted in the development of a software management platform that allows Endura, the Pelco enterprise-class IP-based video security system, to work with the SmartConnect 'CasinoVision™ POS Version 4.1' security software application. This solution en...
Vigilant Technology Limited, the global provider of intelligent video solutions for the high-end CCTV security and surveillance market, announces recently that it has won an agreement to be the sole supplier to a gaming corporation which currently has six casinos in the USA amounting to approximately US$4 million over the next three years.The contract includes design, installation and maintenance of IP video surveillance & security systems for three years in addition to existing and future c...
March NetworksTM, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced recently that it has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America in the 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 listing.The company achieved revenue of $76.2 million in fiscal 2006, representing an increase of 712% as compared to fiscal 2002. The company also ranks as one of the top 50 fastest-growing Canadian technology companies and leads five Ottaw...
Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has reached a milestone in its business. The company has now delivered one million network cameras since it launched the world's first network camera 11 years ago. The market is showing increasing interest in network video products for various security installations. In the first half of 2007, the company increased its sales in the video product segment by more than 40 per cent.Since the launch of the first...
Genetec was selected, for the second year in a row, as one of Montreal Top Employers. The annual listing, published by The Gazette, recognizes the best employers that offer dynamic and stimulating work environments. The employers entering this competition are evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers ranking, using the same criteria as for the national competition: physical workplace, atmosphere, health and family benefits, vacation, internal communication, performance man...
Pelco is pleased to announce a new collaboration with On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), a software development firm and market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture IP-based video surveillance technology solutions.The partnering of these two industry leaders has resulted in the development of a software management platform that allows Pelco Camclosure IP and IP3701 cameras to work with OnSSI recording software. It allows users to seamlessly integrate current or new OnSSI re...
The IP UserGroup, the fastest growing physical security technology forum in the world, have recently announced their events calendar for 2008.IP-in-Action LIVE is a series of one-day networking and educational events that provides timely information on the latest trends, best practices, and new technologies involved in the design, implementation and support of IP-centric and integrated physical security solutions.These events build on the success of the group during 2007 and span both Europe and...
Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video network solutions, announced recently that it has won an award from leading gaming industry systems integrator, Southwest Surveillance Systems, to provide security solutions for a major Indian-owned casino located in Southern California. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.The casino is one of Southern California's premier entertainment and gaming destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year and paying out...
Milestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software, last week held its fourth international partner conference, called MIPS, the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium. The event gathered over 200 participants in Denmark, coming from 27 countries and representing 85 companies: distributors, system integrators, solution partners and manufacturers of IP network surveillance systems. Designed to build knowledge and increase business skills for the Milestone...
The IP UserGroup, the fastest growing physical security technology forum in the world, recently announced the appointment of Susan Brady as the new Managing Director of the IP UserGroup USA, effective September 15th. Brady takes over from Bruce Doneff, who has led the organization since its launch in April 2006. Doneff will continue with the IPUG, serving as the Public Relations and Media Officer. Brady takes over the IP UserGroup after more than 17 years as Editor in Chief with Secu...
ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, will showcase its extended line of video encoders and IP cameras with built-in video analytics at ASIS International's Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Las Vegas this September 24th through 26th, at booth #2835.At ASIS International, ioimage will reveal the new ioibox trk1, an affordable intelligent video encoder with built-in self-sustained video analytics for powerful automated detection a...
Pelco is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software. The partnering of these two global industry leaders has resulted in the development of a software management platform that allows Pelco Camclosure IP and IP3701 cameras to work with Milestone's XProtect family of software. It allows users to seamlessly integrate Milestone XProtect to Pelco Camclosure IP and IP3701."We selected M...
Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a new CCTV Solutions guide to deliver in-depth details of the company's entire product range, from entry level to high performance enterprise systems.The landmark 44 page guide, which coincides with Dedicated Micros 25th Anniversary, represents the first time that the company has published a comprehensive overview of its CCTV products and their performance capabilities in one, convenient, reference guide. Crucially, the publication includes deta...
Students reflect on what security means to them.Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), and Panasonic Authorized Dealer Allen Security & Consulting of Wendell, NC, recently sponsored an essay contest at three Raleigh, NC area schools. Students from East Wake Academy, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School, and Wakelon Elementary School were asked to write an essay about what security meant to them. Panasonic provided 20 lucky students with MP3 play...
As physical and information security converge, PCSC understands the broad range of IT Infrastructure requirements. That’s why they'll now offer a rack mountable version of the Fault Tolerant controller. The versatility and possibilities are truly endless for integrating a PCSC Fault Tolerant controller within a new or existing rack mount environment. IT friendly, it is available with standard 19 inch rack rails, allowing for secure applications within locked and/or ventilated cabinets. Acc...
Milestone Systems, the world leader for open platform IP video surveillance management software, has achieved a benchmark this summer: over 1,000 security professionals worldwide have now been certified through special training in the top-of-the-line XProtectTM solutions.Since November 2004, when Milestone Systems introduced its Partner Program for authorized Milestone Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Systems Integrators (SIs), the business channel and number of partners has grown significantly....
