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Vicon launches IP camera designed for prison cells

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new Vicon V-CELL-IP is designed for use in custodial suites & prison cells

Exhibiting at ISC West 2012 at booth 22063

New High-Security Camera for Prison Cells

Vicon Industries introduces a new corner-mount camera designed for use in custodial suites and prison cells. The V-CELL-IP consists of an integrated stainless...

Vicon’s new H.264 network encoders convert analogue camera inputs into streamed IP video data

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, introduces two new H.264 network encoders, a 4-channel and 16-channel model, that convert analogue camera inputs (both NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR) into streamed IP video data. Advanced features such as museum search, that permits users to conduct quick analysis of recorded events, as well as dynamic load balancing and automatic detection, are provided when the device is used as part of a ViconNet Video Management System (VMS).

The encoder devices are easy to install and configure within ViconNet using an exclusive setup utility that enables quick assignment of an IP address. Full PTZ control, alarm reporting, picture quality configuration, external sensors, macros and alarm configurations are supported.

"The new H.264 encoder are a perfect solution for hybrid systems, allowing users to benefit from the many advanced features of ViconNet 6 while maintaining use of...

Vicon upgrades customer service delivering professional services and customer support

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Shorter wait time and customer scheduled support are among the few key components of the programme
Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, announced recently an extensive upgrade to the company's service programme, effective immediately. The programme will enhance the customer experience by improving the company's technical and personnel infrastructure and adding new pre- and post-sale...

Attendance at ISC West 2011 tradeshow rises by 10 percent

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010
ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every segment of the security distribution...

Vicon’s SurveyorVFT PTZ dome cameras survive harsh weather conditions onboard the Havila Venus

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom camera
A high-tech surveillance system, including Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom cameras and a Pilot series matrix switching system with Nova series keypads, is among the many state-of-the-art features onboard the Havila Venus.

Dubbed the "Greenest Ship on...

Vicon announced addition of Surveyor HD CCTV to its PTZ dome camera series at ASIS 2010

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon's Surveyor HD PTZ Dome, a day/night 1.3 megapixel camera
Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, announced at the ASIS International Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, the expansion of its line of high-performance PTZ camera domes to include the Surveyor HD, a 1.3 megapixel...

Vicon’s PTZ dome cameras provide live feeds of Sarasota beach to boost local economy

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera dome
Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, working with Advanced Automation Systems, Inc. of Tampa Florida, has found a novel and valuable application for its pressurised, high-performance

Security giant Vicon demystifies concept of Storage Area Network

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

iSCSI is an IP-based storage networking standard that transmits over CAT-5 using the standard SCSI protocol
Vicon has published a white paper which explains the concepts of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology using iSCSI protocols and how this is improving the storage options for network video
surveillance systems.

"SAN RAID and iSCSI technologies provide system designers with a choice in determining the location of storage within a network, as well as how the...

Vicon's video surveillance technology will be a collective force at IFSEC 2010

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon will be demonstrating Kollector Force and Strike which allow DVR, hybrid and NVR functionality
Visitors to stand E60 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2010 will see a startling demonstration of Vicon's video management, recording and control technology. On display will be the groundbreaking new

Vicon's surveillance system for police, prisons and custody suites is a success at HOSDB 2010

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon's virtual matrix controller allows IP video streams to be controlled and displayed just as analogue matrices
Vicon reports that its stand at the 2010 HOSDB exhibition and conference attracted a large number of visitors, many of whom were particularly interested in the company's video management systems for police custody suites and...

CCTV manufacturer Vicon releases new price list

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

There have been no price increases for any of Vicon's 260 or so CCTV products for 2010
Vicon's new price list has just been published and customers will be pleased to see that there have been no price increases for any of the company's 260 or so products for 2010 - the fourth year in a row that Vicon has maintained or reduced prices on its products.

"Vicon manufactures all the component parts of a video management system, so our real strength lies in working...

Security conference IP-in-Action LIVE in Liverpool is drawing near

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The conference will showcase intruder detection, perimeter security,
and biometrics
IP-in-Action LIVE Liverpool, 11^th March, is a one- day conference on IP security covering the latest in surveillance, video analytics, access control and other topics.

Educational seminar programme featuring these IP technologies
Intruder detection

Vicon's white paper sheds realistic light on benefits and applications of megapixel cameras

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Vicon white paper identifies some of the key benefits of megapixel camera technology
Vicon has published a white paper, which provides a realistic overview of the benefits and applications for megapixel technology.
"There is a significant and growing body of users and integrators who are seriously considering CCTV cameras capable of delivering very high quality images," said Richard Allen-Miles, Vicon's Sales Director for the UK and...

Vicon expands its UK sales team with appointment of Andy Macnamara

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon (IP technology solutions) have appointed Andy Macnamara to the position of Business Manager
Vicon have appointed Andy Macnamara to the position of Business Manager for the education, utilities and infrastructure market sectors.
The appointment is the latest stage of Vicon's alignment of its UK sales team to provide more focus on its key target vertical markets. Andy joins Vicon with a long and successful track record in the security industry, which includes working for...

Vicon reports success at BSEC North after exhibiting a range of IP, analogue and hybrid CCTV technologies

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon reports that the BSEC event was a resounding success
Vicon participated in the first BSEC North Conference which took place at Liverpool's BT Conference Centre on 19th - 20th October and report that the event was a resounding success.

BSEC conferences have taken place in the UK for the last five years but this was the first targeted at the north of England. They are highly regarded as being a major source of information and inspiration for people involved in school...

Vicon's Paul Thomas moves to Germany

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon appoints Paul Thomas as Sales Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH)
Paul Thomas has been appointed Vicon's Sales Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH).
Paul, who has been involved in the CCTV industry for over twenty-five years, joined Vicon in 2002 and was until recently the company's UK Sales Manager.
Commenting on his appointment Paul said: "I am delighted to be taking on this role at a very exciting time for Vicon...

Promotion for Vicon’s star performer Russell Baker

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon Industries has promoted Russell Baker to the newly created role of UK Channel Sales Manager
Vicon Industries has promoted Russell Baker to the newly created role of UK Channel Sales Manager.
"We are delighted to appoint Russell to this new role," said Vicon's Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, Richard Allen-Miles. "During the five years he has worked for Vicon he has built an enviable track record of sales success and an equally impressive industry-wide reputation...

Vicon to exhibit at ACPO-APA International Policing Exhibition

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon is able to offer fully engineered solutions at the ACPO-APA International Policing Exhibition to meet the demanding requirements of the police
Visitors to Vicon's stand F42 at the 2009 ACPO-APA International Policing Exhibition will have the...

Vicon provides CCTV solution to Museum of London

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Vicon protects the Museum of London
Vicon's reputation for providing complete CCTV solutions has been reinforced by the decision of Museum of London to award the company a contract to fulfil all its camera, digital recording and video control equipment requirements.
"CCTV has always played a major role in protecting our exhibits as well as assisting us in creating a safe environment for our visitors and staff," said Steven Cox, the Museum's Head...

Vicon recruits new Business Development Manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Gary Frost, new Business Development Manager, Vicon
Gary Frost joins Vicon from Indigo Vision where for the last three years he has performed a similar role developing sales primarily through the consultant / specifier channel. He has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty years, having spent the first eight years of his career with Honeywell.
"Gary's extensive knowledge of CCTV, and in particular Video over IP solutions, will make him a valuable addition to our...