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Seagate releases surveillance hard disk drive featuring Rescue™ services

Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently took the wraps off the industry’s first dedicated surveillance hard disk drive (HDD) featuring Seagate Rescue™ services — the Seagate® Surveillance HDD. Engineered specifically for surveillance and video analytics applications, the Surveillance HDD is a world-class drive that employs data recovery services designed to restore data from malice or accidental failure, keeping systems in the field longer and...

Dispatches from Security Essen 2014: Big event bolsters the European market

Just days before the ASIS International conference and exhibits in Atlanta, the global security market's attention last week has been focused on the big Security Essen 2014 trade show in Germany. With more floor space, exhibitors and attendees than ASIS, Security Essen highlights a wealth of technology resources to an eager international audience every two years. Several SourceSecurity.com staff members attended Security Essen last week, and my colleagues reported that the well-attended show ref...

ONVIF hosts public interoperability demonstration and reception at Security Essen 2014

The event also features an overview by ONVIF Steering Committee Chairman Per Björkdahl ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is hosting a public interoperability demonstration and reception during Security Essen in Essen, Germany, on the 25th of September, 2014. The event is taking place at the Atlantic Congress Hotel, located next to the Messe Essen fairgrounds. ONVIF members such as Axis, Hikvision, Siemens, Meyer...

Dahua adds 720p IR HAC-HFW1100R-VF box camera and IR dome HAC-HDBW1100R-VF to HDCVI portfolio

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced two new vari-focal HDCVI cameras —- 720p IR box camera HAC-HFW1100R-VF and IR dome HAC-HDBW1100R-VF, which further completes its HDCVI portfolio. These two vari-focal HDCVI cameras output clear and crisp images 25/30 frame per second at 720p, and their focal length reaches 2.7-12mm, allowing a more flexible monitoring view, which means, one single camera c...

The impact of the new HDcctv AT 2.0 standard

Editor's Note: HDcctv Alliance has announced that Dahua has opened its patented HDCVI technology to the global video surveillance industry as the basis for HDcctv's AT 2.0 standard. For additional elaboration on what the move means to the growing market for higher-resolution CCTV, we approached Todd Rockoff, chairman and executive director of HDcctv Alliance. SourceSecurity.com: How is HDcctv AT 2.0 superior to HD-SDI or other previous approaches? Todd Rockoff:  When i...

HDcctv Alliance announces Dahua’s patented HDCVI technology now open to global video surveillance industry

Dahua’s HDCVI technology, the basis for HDcctv AT 2.0 standard, is open through the HDcctv Alliance Member I.P. Agreement The HDcctv Alliance is proud to announce that video surveillance technology leader ZheJiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., has opened its patented HDCVI technology – the basis for the HDcctv AT 2.0 standard – to the global video surveillance industry, through the HDcctv Alliance Member Intellectual Property Agreement. First introduced in lat...

Dahua Technology captures video surveillance market with innovative product developments

Highlighting China’s Video Surveillance Giants, this is the second in a series of articles on the growing international presence of China’s top three video surveillance/CCTV companies. Check out articles on Hikvision and Uniview, which are also part of the series. Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese video company with roughly 75 percent of its revenue coming from the huge domestic Chinese market. The rest reflects Dahua’s growing international presence in the video survei...

Dahua Technology has 2nd largest market share in video surveillance according to IHS report

Dahua Technology made a giant leap from 6th place all the way up to 2nd with a market share of 5.6% globally Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China proudly announced that its market share in video surveillance leaps forward to 2nd place according to IHS report 2014; meanwhile, its global market share in terms of DVR and network security cameras ranks as runner-up and 4th place respectively. C...

Dahua Technology holds roadshow with local distributor Videotrend in Milan, Italy

Dahua's complete HDCVI portfolio was showcased at the roadshow Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China held a road show in Milan, Italy recently, partnering with local distributor Videotrend S.r.l.The event had more than a hundred installer attendees, who were from Milan or in the vicinity. At the event, Dahua and Videotrend jointly delivered attendees with introductions to Dahua's latest p...

Dahua HDCVI Academy announces Smartwares Security as distribution partner

Smartwares Security will add Dahua HDCVI products to its portfolio Dahua HDCVI Academy officially has Smartwares Security as its distribution partner. As HDCVI reveals a new chapter, offering the industry with a new HD solution, and in a heritage way, HDCVI provides high definition quality at analogue price. HDCVI technology is exact the optimal solution to the market. “Benelux is a very important market to us and Smartwares Security is one of the most influential dist...

Dahua’s DH-ITC304 3MP intelligent video spot detector wins ITS Golden Lion at ITS 2014

Dahua’s DH-ITC304 can cooperate with the all-in-one camera for parking guidance and card finding systems Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 3.0 megapixel intelligent video spot detector (DH-ITC304) was awarded ITS Golden Lion at ITS 2014; in addition, Dahua Technology, the corporate itself continued to win “China Top 30 ITS Brands” and &ldquo...

Day Two: IFSEC reflects the diverse, global security market

I am visiting IFSEC for the first time in several years, and one revelation is how well the event reflects the increasingly global - and diverse - nature of the security market. On the second day of the show, I was struck by the diversity of attendees, apparent in the many languages you hear spoken in the exhibit hall. I also kept coming upon confirmation of the variety of global security companies from around the world who are exhibiting at the event -- another reflection of a thriving worldwid...

Dahua introduces Beneficio series of NVR's with high cost and performance ratio

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced Beneficio series NVR, offering a new range of NVR4000-series models with high C/P (cost and performance) ratio. Beneficio series NVR is designed to provide top-notch performance while at a more than affordable price — thanks to chipset innovation and leaning production. Beneficio series NVR offers 4/8/16/32-channel for selection and its incoming capabilit...

Dahua’s DH-HAC-HFW2200E HDCVI IR-Bullet camera announced as GIT SECURITY AWARD 2015 finalist

Dahua in-house HDCVI technology features analogue HD video transmission over-coaxial-cable or UTP Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 2-Megapixel 1080p Water-proof HDCVI IR-Bullet camera DH-HAC-HFW2200E was named finalist for GIT SECURITY AWARD 2015. GIT Award for security technology is an annual contest conducted by GIT publishing house in Germany. It is the...

Dahua HDCVI technical standard statement released

Dahua has implemented all-around intellectual property protection to the innovations of HDCVI technical standard The statement on HDCVI technical standard and its products made by Zhejiang Dahua Technology CO., LTD is as follows: HDCVI (High Definition Composite Video Interface) is a coaxial-cable HD video transmission standard which is developed in-house and firstly created around the world by Dahua. The technology has realised innovative breakthrough on HD video lossless, r...

Wavestore's open platform VMS integration with third party security solutions to take centre stage at IFSEC 2014

Wavestore will demonstrate how its open platform VMS can work in harmony with other solution providers Wavestore’s ongoing commitment to work closely with third party security solution providers will be highlighted at IFSEC International 2014. IP and 360 degree cameras, as well as software from a large number of technology partners, will be installed on stand D1350 in order to demonstrate how Wavestore’s open platform video management software (VMS) can work in ha...

Dahua upgrades mobile surveillance solution with the introduction of two mobile storage devices

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimized UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

Dahua introduces its tri-brid HDCVI DVR featuring three signals to embrace interoperability

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced tri-brid HDCVI DVR (DH-HCVR7000-series), a digital video recorder compatible with three signals—HDCVI, analogue and network — to embrace more opportunities. Hybrid DVR has been brought to the market as the rising of IP technology, and it turned out to be a good solution on addressing problems of mixed systems where both analogue and network cameras h...

Dahua’s home security Full-HD TV box wins the Red Dot Design Award

Dahua Full HD TV Box fulfils all functions of a home security system Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that home security Full-HD TV box was awarded of its design by Red Dot Award. Red Dot is one of world’s prestigious and professional design award and attracts nearly 2,000 entries each year, the final winner was evaluated by the international jury including 40...

Dahua’s HDCVI IR-Bullet camera named finalist for the Best of Camera PROTECTOR Award 2014

The PROTECTOR Award for security technology is an annual contest conducted by I.G.T. publishing house Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 2-Megapixel 1080p Water-proof HDCVI IR-Bullet camera DH-HAC-HFW2200E was named finalist for the Best of Camera PROTECTOR Award 2014. PROTECTOR Award for security technology is an annual contest conducted by I.G.T. publishing...

Dahua Technology upgrades its mobile surveillance solution with introduction of new mobile storage devices

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimised UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

Dahua conducts two-day event to strengthen local presence in Italy

During the two-day event, all attendees were highly gratified with live product demonstrations Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently held a two-day road show in April 10 and 11, partnering with local distributor Videotrend S.r.l. The two-day event attracted more than hundreds of local distributors, systems integrators, installers and end-users in the region. Dahua’s top-sale...

IHS Senior Analyst foresees growth in second-generation HD CCTV market

There seems to be genuine uncertainty amongst manufacturers at the future direction for HD, low-latency video provision Growing slice of the $13 billion video surveillance equipment market or small-time niche which can never keep up with the double-digit growth rates for network surveillance? It’s a very different outlook for HD CCTV technology, depending on who you speak to. There are those who see the growing revenues and a viable alternative to HD IP cameras for many...

Dahua presents analogue, IP and HDCVI solutions at its Security Forum in Kenya

More than 300 professionals attended the forum, including distributors, system integrators, installers and end-users Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently held a security forum in Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, partnering with its local distributor IMAX CAMERAS. More than 300 professionals attended the forum, including distributors, systems integrators, ins...

Dahua launches its 3MP Ultra-Smart network camera, DH-IPC-8000

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China launched Ultra-Smart network camera series — DH-IPC-8000-series — offering 3-Megapixel in diverse designs and shapes, featuring ultra codec and smart detection. Ultra codec includes Region of Interest (ROI), corridor mode, Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and Scalable Video Coding (SVC). ROI allows cameras to enhance image quality of region of interest by d...

Dahua expands its Eco-Savvy 3- Megapixel 5000-series network cameras

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently introduced Eco-Savvy 3- Megapixel 5000-series network cameras, including domes (IPC-HDB(W)5302-DI/5300-DI) and IR-bullets (IPC-HFW5302C/5300c) as a complementary to its Eco-Savvy family, featuring power efficiency, better bitrate, ultra low-lux with enhanced installation details. The new network camera series features 3-Megapixel CMOS and supports up to max 20fps@...

Dahua’s DH-IPC-HF5281 wins the IP Camera Excellence Award at Secutech Taipei 2014

Dahua's DH-IPC-HF5281 ultra-low light network box camera is able to capture 1920 x 1080 resolution video at 60fps Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China announced that its network camera — DH-IPC-HF5281 won “IP Camera Excellence Award” at Secutech Taipei 2014. Each year at Secutech Taipei, Excellence Award Contest is always where the eyes go as it is considered as an imparti...

Dahua HDCVI Academy announces Videotrend as its second distribution partner

HDCVI will let a fast conversion of the analogic installations into new and modern ones in HD Dahua HDCVI Academy officially has Videotrend s.r.l as its second distribution partner. As HDCVI reveals a new chapter, offering the industry with a new HD solution, and in a heritage way, HDCVI provides high definition quality at analogue price. HDCVI technology is exact the optimal solution to the market. “We are excited to have Videotrend in our HDCVI Academy,” said T...

Dahua products win 2014 iF Product Design Award

Dahua’s HD Sync Auto Focus Camera and Full-HD TV Box won the iF Product Design Award Dahua two products — HD Sync Auto Focus Camera and Full-HD TV Box, won the 2014 iF Product Design Award. The iF Product Design Award was introduced in 1954 in Germany and is annually conferred by the iF International Forum Design. Every year, iF Award attracts more than 2,000 product entries from around 37 nations, which are judged by renowned experts, with the best of them receiv...

Dahua attends the 10th ONVIF Developer’s Plugfest in Fukuoka, Japan

Over 5 client venders and 15 server providers were inter-testing with Dahua, including Axis, Canon, Exacq, Pelco, and Samsung Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China attended the 10th ONVIF Developer’s Plugfest in Fukuoka. The Plugfest consists of two parts, peer to peer testing and user scenario testing, not only allowing manufacturers to inter-test separately, but also providing a chan...

Dahua Technology Ltd case studies

Dahua Technology joined hands with partners to provide seamless LED displays in The Netherlands

About a year and a half ago, Peter de Jong introduced Dahua to Fred Koks, General Manager of KITT Engineering.  Since then, Dahua, KITT Engineering and Ocean Outdoor have completed five joint projects together. Follow-up appointments for the next two projects are already scheduled. "Let's see what happens," was Fred's reaction when introduced to Dahua. ''We evaluate our portfolio with suppliers every year,'' he explained. “We have to. So much is changing and new technology is develo...

Dahua highlights some of the campus applications of implementing AI technology in schools

AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...

Dahua takes the lead in bringing advanced security technology to Antarctica

Antarctica is the Earth’s southernmost and least populated continent. It holds the world record for the lowest temperature ever measured: −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F). To help cover different scientific bases in the Argentine region of Antarctica, Dahua Technology has donated 15 security cameras specially developed to handle the harsh weather conditions in the “white continent”. These devices enable 24-hour footage, increase contact and connectivity with scientists...