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The new Meridian NVR is now available worldwide through FLIR security sales channels FLIR Systems, announced the second generation of the FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorder (NVR). An all-in-one video surveillance recording system, the second generation product adds a built-in 8-port PoE switch and dual monitor display functionality. Multi-Camera Connectivity Ideal for small to medium enterprise security systems, the FLIR Meridian NVR’s new built-in 8-port PoE switch...

Point Grey designs, manufactures, and distributes its cameras and related software to a global base of customers FLIR Systems announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Point Grey Research, for an aggregate purchase price of $259 million in cash, or an enterprise value of $256 million excluding Point Grey's closing cash balance.Application MarketsFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Briti...

Point Grey Research business will augment FLIR’s existing OEM cores and components business FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Point Grey Research, Inc., a developer of machine vision cameras for use in industrial, retail, scientific, traffic, mapping, and other advanced imaging applications, for approximately $253 million in cash.Impact Of AcquisitionFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Bri...

Genetec and MOBOTIX will be able to offer customers an end-to-end IP video security solution Genetec, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions, and MOBOTIX AG, a German manufacturer of video surveillance devices, recently announced a technology relationship in which both companies will work together in research and development, testing, business development, and sales support for new and existing enterprise clients. Both companies have a glob...

SpotterRF CK10 operates at peak efficiency in rain, fog, snow, or sand storm SpotterRF announced its new, highly affordable CK10 compact surveillance radar (CSR) for commercial and private use. Running at 24GHz, this model, like the ASIS Accolades winning CK2, requires no FCC licensing. In addition, SpotterRF is now shipping its 10 GHz commercial series with significantly increased range without any increase in price over previous models. New models may be viewed at ASIS booth...

Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System added to PureActiv capability offering PureTech Systems, a manufacturer of a map-based video management system and thermal video analytic software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv® wide area surveillance solution with the Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System from Silent Sentinel. The integration leverages the Aeron Searcher’s compact, rugged, continuous rotation pan-tilt axis,...

Visitors to Hikvision’s stand were shown a number of key products and new additions to the Hikvision range Hikvision, provider of video surveillance products and solutions, has reported a greater number of visitors to its stand than ever before, at this year’s IFSEC international security exhibition at London’s ExCeL. Showcasing a raft of new developments across the Hikvision range, visitors to the company’s stand were shown a number of key products an...

360 Vision’s Predator, Centurion, Black Hawk and Predator Stainless Steel PTZ cameras can be seen at the exhibition Supporting the security industry’s leading manufacturers and solutions providers, CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, will be fielding a massive range of their high-performance surveillance cameras at IFSEC 2016. Camera Displays To be found on five different IFSEC stands, 360 Vision’s high-performance Predator, Centur...

The resulting system capability provides for enhanced COP, better detection probability and reduced false alarm rates PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based physical security software, specializing in video analytics, recently announced the completed integrations of several force protection sensors. The technical milestone adds to a growing list of long-range persistent surveillance capabilities to the PureActiv Wide Area Surveillance platform aimed at protecting borders and large...

The FLIR KF6 represents the firefighting industry's first thermal camera designed for fire engine ladders FLIR Systems announced a range of thermal imaging solutions for firefighters, including the FLIR K33 and FLIR K53 handheld cameras, the FLIR KF6 camera for fire engines, and two FLIR Aerial First Responder Kits featuring the DJI Zenmuse XT powered by FLIR. These new products will be showcased for the first time at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Internati...

Boson offers the widest range of features and lens choices for FLIR's OEM customers FLIR Systems, Inc. announced Boson, its smallest, lightest, and least power-consuming, high-performance uncooled thermal camera for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sized between FLIR's Tau and Lepton camera cores, Boson is the first thermal camera core to incorporate a sophisticated, low-power multi-core vision processor running FLIR XIR expandable infrared video processing architectur...

The latest addition to Avon Protection’s argus thermal imaging range, the Mi-TIC S, has passed all the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements and is now certified compliant to the latest edition of NFPA 1801. The NFPA is the world’s leading advocate on fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. The NFPA 1801:2013 standard specifies design, performance, testing and certification requirements for thermal imaging cameras used by the fire service dur...

FLIR Systems, Inc. recently launched the FLIR TCX PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom), the first thermal PTZ camera that is both compatible with the industry’s top video standards and includes onboard Video Motion Detection (VMD) analytics. The FLIR TCX PTZ outperforms standard visible light cameras by using a thermal camera to provide the industry’s most accurate alarm assessment and visual verification. Using thermal, security professionals can see clearly in complete darkness, in challenging lig...

FLIR and DJI announced plans to develop DJI Zenmuse XT stabilised camera featuring FLIR’s thermal imaging technology FLIR Systems, Inc. announced new technology collaboration with drone industry leader DJI Innovations. Under the strategic arrangement, the companies also announced plans to develop their first joint product, the DJI Zenmuse XT stabilized camera featuring FLIR’s thermal imaging technology for DJI’s Inspire 1 and Matrice aerial platforms. Combin...

The acquisition of DVTEL will allow FLIRto offer differentiated and highlyaccurate perimiter security solutions FLIR Systems, Inc., announced that it has acquired DVTEL, Inc. ("DVTEL"), a leader in software and hardware technologies for advanced video surveillance, for approximately $92 million in cash. Expanding Business Operations DVTEL, based in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, is a global leader in enterprise-class security and surveillance solutions. The company develops an...

The Surveillance segment revenue saw an increase of 5% over the prior year, and the Security segment saw an increase of 22% over Q3 last year FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Revenue was $381.9 million, up 2% compared to third quarter 2014 revenue of $375.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue for the third quarter was up 6% compared to the prior year, as foreign currency exchange fluctuations neg...

SightLogix has written a concise guidebook to assist site managers, security directors, policy makers, architects and engineers, and integrators responsible for planning, selecting, and installing a smart video-based security system. Titled “The Smart Video Security Handbook,” the book contains real-world information and advice on all the steps necessary to create and implement a truly effective video security system, while offering a roadmap about how the technology may be used in t...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the release of the FC-Series ID thermal security cameras, the latest models in its FC-Series line. The FC-Series ID thermal cameras combine built-in analytics for high performance intrusion detection, industry-leading image quality designed for high-end commercial users and an expanded selection of high-performance lenses to suit a wide range of applications. Automatic Detection The FC-Series ID cameras deliver best-in-class thermal image detail with on-board edge-...

SightSensor XA product line has been expanded to detect inbound intruders up to 595 meters away SightLogix, the technology leader for smart thermal cameras, is showcasing new thermal intrusion detection solutions here at ASIS. Innovations on display include SightWrap, a smart thermal security service that makes military-grade intrusion detection available for a low monthly cost, and the enhanced wide-area SightSensor XA smart thermal camera that can cover an area the size of a...

A MOBOTIX dual camera system can automatically switch from thermal sensor to optical sensor MOBOTIX CORP, a leading provider of high-resolution and IP-based video security systems, is showcasing its latest solutions in booth #924 at ASIS 2015, which will be held September 28 – October 1, 2015 at Anaheim, CA. MOBOTIX will be showcasing the following products: MOBOTIX Thermal Imaging Technology – M15 And S15 MOBOTIX thermal camera systems support all features a...

Spynel-M system continuously captures full panoramic, high-definition images every second At this year’s 61st annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, CA. HGH Infrared Systems will debut their latest advancement in panoramic infrared thermal imaging sensors, the Spynel-M. While this is not the first time HGH has presented at the world-renowned security tradeshow, it will mark the first time the Spynel-M, which was launched in May of 2015, will be on dis...

Replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Amit Singhi has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, who will remain Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization, with responsibility over financial manag...

Security segment revenue was $60 million, an increase of 34% over the second quarter results last year FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Revenue was $393 million, up 6% compared to second quarter 2014 revenue of $369.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue for the second quarter was up 12% compared to the prior year, as foreign currency exchange fluctuations negatively impacted revenue by approximately...

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the new Aquila™ Micro product from Liteye Systems, Inc. as the first commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) thermal payload to receive a “Powered by DRS” product accreditation. Developed in collaboration with Unmanned Experts, Inc., and utilising DRS Technologies’ advanced thermal imaging technology, the Aquila Micro is the first in the new line of thermal imaging UAV payloads from Liteye Systems. The “Powe...

Powered by FLIR’s TAU thermal camera core, TCX Thermal Bullet combines 24/7 thermal video and built-in video motion detection FLIR Systems, Inc. proudly announced the new FLIR TCX Thermal Bullet, the first class of security cameras to feature high-performance, high-resolution thermal technology for the best intrusion detection and visual awareness in daytime or night-time conditions. Powered by FLIR’s industry-leading TAU® thermal camera core, the TCX Thermal B...

PT-602CZ multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector FLIR Systems, Inc. is showcasing a new affordable pan/tilt thermal security camera at this year’s IFSEC exhibition in London from June 16th through June 18th. The FLIR PT-602CZ pan/tilt, multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from a long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector that delivers a lower cost of ownership and provides excellent long-range...

The FLIR K65 has been fully certified to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1801-2013 standard FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced the addition of the new FLIR K2 and FLIR K65 to its industry-leading lineup of K-Series thermal imaging cameras (TICs) that provide firefighters with the capability to see through smoke, locate and rescue victims, identify hot spots, navigate safely, and stay better oriented during response missions. Multi-Spectral Dynamic Ima...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced recently the availability of the new FLIR TCX thermal mini bullet camera, a security camera combining 24/7 high-contrast thermal video and high-performance built-in video motion detection with a level of affordability that the industry has never seen. FLIR TCX is powered by the company’s revolutionary Lepton camera core. FLIR TCX outperforms visible-light security cameras by providing the advantage of seeing clearly in complete darkness without any illuminatio...

OPTEX will be previewing its new anti-tailgating access control solution known as Accurance 3D The OPTEX Group will be exhibiting an extensive selection of smart access control and perimeter detection solutions at IFSEC 2015, with an emphasis on the range of industrial, commercial and residential applications for which its products are designed. With residential and commercial audiences in mind, OPTEX will be exhibiting its new iVISION+, a wireless door and gate video ent...

Both systems provide LP managers, safety leaders and operational personnel to reduce risk for active shooters ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, is driving new levels of operational and workplace safety, and loss prevention in warehouses, healthcare facilities and retail distribution sites through the delivery of its new SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions. Both systems provide LP managers, safety leade...