Understanding transform, quantisation and entropy encoding in H.264 video compression In the concluding part of this 3-part review of the H.264 video compression standard, Kate Huber, Peter de Konink and Piet Nieuwets of Siqura discuss the transform, quantisation and entropy encoding - various block-encoding steps following motion...
Quadrox launches GuardNVR 4.5 with new features Quadrox® Inc, the market leader in standards-based network video solutions, announced the release of GuardNVR version 4.5. This solution is a high quality web-based network video recording and managing software from Quadrox that supports all applicable...
MOBOTIX highlighted partnerships and technology deployments at East Coast National Partner Conference MOBOTIX, a leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently held its East Coast National Partner Conference in late March in Atlanta. More than 150 people attended the event including new and existing resellers, systems...
Latest fire and security solutions highlighted by UTC at IFSEC 2011 UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.Lenel provides...
Siqura drives the limits of technology at the network’s edge Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that it is currently developing an advanced camera platform that puts entire video analytics systems in stand-alone devices at the edge of the network....
Samsung launched fully weatherproof High Definition network camera Samsung has introduced the SNO-5080R, a 1.3 megapixel weatherproof network bullet camera with built-in varifocal lens and IR LEDs which is capable of delivering high definition 720p images, both during the day and at night.The SNO-5080R can be installed...
Sanford deploys Genetec Security Center to protect fire and police headquarters Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the City of Sanford, Florida, has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, for both access control... Related market: Government & Public Services
Secutech 2011 host the first ever Camera Excellence Awards The first ever Camera Excellence Awards for the world's best HDcctv and IP HD/Megapixel technology was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. The event took place at Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for electronic...
Compro IP Series Network Cameras and Linux-embedded NVR Aimed for home users and small and medium businesses, Compro IP series Cube cameras and PTZ cameras have been receiving awards from media worldwide for their ease of use and unique features. Compro IP60, in particular, recently won the Best Buy award from...
Compro 4-Channel Video Server - NC740 For those who demand a convenient solution for integrating existing analog CCTV systems with newer IP-based systems, Compro offers the NC740 4-CH video server. The NC740 supports H.264 encoding at full D1 resolution and at a total of 120 FPS. On top of...
Hikvision provides surveillance solutions at Nuremberg railway station in Germany Hikvision's 1.3 megapixel vandal-resistant dome cameras are being used at Nuremberg railway station in Germany, the largest railway station in northern Bavaria which currently receives 130,000 passengers every weekday. The cameras are allowing station... Related market: Transportation
Dallmeier’s Panomera camera technology wins IFSEC Security Industry Award The IFSEC Security Industry Awards, given every year on the occasion of the IFSEC fair in Birmingham, UK, honour the respective best products and innovations from the security technology sector launched on the market over the course of the previous twelve...
Axis launches four-channel video encoder blade with H.264 and audio capabilities Axis Communications introduces a new video encoder blade supporting high performance H.264 with true multi-streaming and two-way audio support on each channel, allowing operators to communicate with visitors. The new video encoder enables analogue cameras...
NICE Systems Ltd. to implement security solutions at China’s Tianjin Metro NICE Systems Ltd., announced that China's Tianjin Metro will be implementing NiceVision's IP video security solution with video analytics to enhance the safety and security of 23 stations along its Line 2 route. This implementation will constitute the... Related market: Transportation
Y-cam Solutions Ltd. announces the world’s first Push & Point minidome IP camera Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading UK based manufacturer of easy to use network cameras, announced the Y-cam EyeBall, the company's first mini-dome style IP camera. Designed for discrete monitoring in office, retail and hospitality...
New video security channel partner programme introduced by Sony Professional Sony Professional announced a registered partner scheme as part of its newly developed Video Security Channel Partner Programme, to offer a strong line up of tangible benefits to its new and existing installers, to help them drive their business forward....
MOBOTIX AG announced the Group’s financial results MOBOTIX AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Group's financial results (the IFRS financial statements) for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010/11 (July 1 to March 31, 2011). Both sales growth...
Surveon to introduce industry-leading 160TB Hardware Raid NVR at IFSEC 2011 Megapixel cameras have become a key trend in the security industry. The high bit rates and large required storage capacities accompanying this trend are posing challenges to the performance and stability of back-end NVR solutions. Regular PC-based solutions...
Panasonic to unveil all new Super Dynamic 6 and latest i-Pro SmartHD at IFSEC 2011 The opening day of IFSEC 2011, is the first chance security delegates will get to see the latest developments in the Panasonic security line-up including highly anticipated Super Dynamic 6 technology which can deliver 160 times greater wide dynamic range,...
Dedicated Micros and AD Network showcase their best at IFSEC 2011 Dedicated Micros and AD Network Video - both part of the AD Group of Companies - are taking an innovative approach to exhibiting at IFSEC this year with the main feature of the stand being their new state of the art, articulated demonstration vehicle....

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MOBOTIX AG	Panasonic System Solutions Europe	Samsung Techwin
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Altronix	Avigilon Corporation	Bosch Security Systems
D-Link	DSX Access Systems, Inc.	HID Global
Milestone Systems	Security Products From Siemens	Siemens Building Technologies
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