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GJD perimeter surveillance technology to be exhibited at Rochdale Online Business exhibition

GJD will also exhibit Clarius LED illuminators designed to work with CCTV cameras and safety-critical applications GJD, an award winning British manufacturer of intruder detection products and security lighting solutions for the CCTV and security sectors has recently announced its attendance at the Rochdale online business exhibition. The event will take place at Rochdale Town Hall from 4pm until 7pm on the 23rd of September. Meeting point for business owners and general publ...

GJD D-TECT IP range of advanced intruder sensing technology

The external perimeter protection industry is continuously evolving to meet dynamic security requirements. GJD, a world leading British security manufacturer of external detector equipment and LED illuminators has quickly adapted to the digital era by creating advanced IP and digital solutions. Suitable for big and small security projects GJD has recently announced its D-TECT IP range, being suitable for both big and small security projects. The advanced intruder sensing technology includes PI...

All-over-IP Expo 2015 to witness latest security technology and innovations

All-over-IP Expo brings together recognised global ICT and security brands to educate local sales partners and end-customers Meeting the right people and getting hands on with the newest technology are central to the All-over-IP Expo experience. With new exhibitors joining the show in Moscow in 2015, local sales partners and end-customers have even a better opportunity. Latest innovations to be showcased In 2015, the latest innovations in video surveillance, data storage, ne...

NAPCO's StarLink alarm communicator brand co-sponsors 1st Security Industry Softball Game

The goal for the 1st annual Mission 500 ballgame is to raise $100,000 to help American children at risk NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., announced its popular StarLink™ universal cellular alarm communicator brand, will co-sponsor the 1st Security Industry Softball Game benefiting U.S. children in need,  Sept 12 at noon, in Overpeck County Parks NJ. This new 1st annual Mission 500 Event, held in NJ, includes a long list of security sponsors, and is the latest Missi...

Fibaro Home Center 2 home automation system US availability

Fibaro, a leading European manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation systems, announces the availability in the United States of Home Center 2, the centrepiece of Fibaro’s total connected home ecosystem.  Based on Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Center 2 uses Fibaro and other Z-Wave sensors to provide complete control over hundreds of home automation devices and scenarios. As a result, the Home Center 2 brings a high level of convenience, safety and energy efficiency...

DVS latest Hikvision product catalogue available

Dedicated to the HIKVISION product range, the catalogue showcases the latest security technology on the market The July issue of the bi-annual DVS Ltd, HIKVISION only trade catalogue is available now. Dedicated to the HIKVISION product range, this catalogue showcases the latest technology on the market. The HIKVISION only issue is published 6 months after the DVS full product catalogue to accommodate the latest releases of the innovative company. DVS are the largest HIKVISI...

Frank De Fina, Hikvision USA's Senior Director, passes away

De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision Frank De Fina, a security executive whose career spanned more than two decades at Panasonic, died suddenly over the weekend. Since leaving Panasonic in 2008, De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including security industry players Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision, where he was employed at his death. 26 years at Panasonic A statement from...

Hikvision's SMART SOLUTION 2.0 Intelligent Video Surveillance technology

With the launch of Hikvision's SMART SOLUTION 2.0, the world leader in Intelligent Video Surveillance technology is raising the bar for the entire CCTV industry with increased performance, functionality, usability and business productivity. SMART SOLUTION 2.0 includes enriched Smart features across its entire range of industry-leading IP cameras, Smart NVRs and video management software, together with tailored applications specially designed to meet the individual requirements of key vertical ma...

IHS Report: 245 million video surveillance cameras installed globally in 2014

IHS estimated the service life of cameras in each sub-region by end-user industry to size the current installed base According to IHS, there were 245 million professionally installed video surveillance cameras active and operational globally in 2014. Whilst the majority of these cameras were analog, over 20 percent are estimated to have been network cameras and around two percent HD CCTV cameras. This is the first time that IHS has measured the installed base of security came...

Hikvision LightFighter IP camera series for IFSEC 2015

The LightFighter series helps overcome the pitfalls of imaging extreme backlight and high contrast scenes Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is set to reach new heights in extremely high contrast imaging with the launch of the LightFighter series of 2MP SMART IP cameras. Each of the seven new LightFighter cameras incorporates Hikvision's ultra-high 140 dB WDR technology for exceptional, industry-leading visibility in brigh...

IFSEC 2015: DVS to be present on Hikvision and Seagate stands

Also, DVS Technical Manager Dave Davies will present the ‘Benefits of Reliable CCTV Data Storage with Seagate and Hikvision’ seminar DVS Ltd, the fast growing CCTV product distributor will be present on the Hikvision stand (E800) throughout IFSEC demonstrating and presenting the latest technology on the marketing. DVS are industry known for their pre and post sales technical support teams so make sure you pay them a visit for a chat or advice on your security syst...

Seagate Surveillance HDD at IFSEC 2015

Seagate will feature the Surveillance HDD that enhances data integrity and improves overall lifetime in the field Seagate is one of the exhibitors at IFSEC International taking place at London ExCeL between 16-18 June. IFSEC brings together the latest products and exclusive demonstrations of cutting-edge technology in the security space. Surveillance HDD: a high quality & reliable surveillance drive Seagate will feature the Surveillance HDD - a high quality and relia...

ONVIF to exhibit at IFSEC International 2015

ONVIF will host a Profile Q Quick Install Challenge as well as provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will be an exhibitor at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18, 2015. On stand D530, ONVIF will host a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and will also provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S to...

Record attendee numbers for Secutech 2015

18th edition of Secutech took place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Insightful fringe activities covered wide spectrum of industry sectors One of the most influential international exhibitions for security professionals, Secutech, successfully concluded its 2015 edition on a high note. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 18th edition of Secutech utilised 35,875 square metre of exhibition space from 28 – 30 A...

Hikvision 4 series Smart IP cameras supported by Observit

Hikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, together with Observit AB, the industry-leading provider of open mobile video management system, have announced strategic cooperation to integrate their products to have full support for Hikvision’s 4 series Smart IP cameras and allow Observit’s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras. The integration enables end users to manage tens of thousands of vehicles in the fleet with a noticeable...

Hikvision Europe hosts first European distributors meeting in Lisbon

Smart and Turbo HD lines were explained at the meeting ‘It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.’ (C. Darwin). This quote was shared by Jiangfeng Zhi, President at Hikvision Europe BV to the audience during the two-day event dedicated to the first European distributors’ meeting held in Lisbon on April 23-24, 2015. Sales revenue of 2.82 billion USD in 2014 Hikvision has always been...

Secutech India 2015 closes with Maharashtra government's support

Secutech India 2015 assembled government officials and commercial firms to exchange market knowledge The fourth edition of Secutech India closed successfully from 12 – 14 March 2015 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Bringing together 123 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, the fair spanned over 10,000 sqm of exhibition space and attracted 15,354 industry professionals and buyers from 12 countries throughout the three-day event. Jointly organised by Messe F...

EtherWAN Systems to sponsor 2015 Secutech Excellence Awards for 5th consecutive year

EtherWAN will setup Ethernet Switches for the live demonstration as well as provide technical support on site EtherWAN Systems, Inc., a global Ethernet connectivity solution provider, announced its consecutive 5th year of sponsorship to the Secutech Excellence Awards in Secutech International during 28-30 April, 2015. EtherWAN will setup Ethernet Switches for the live demonstration as well as provide technical support on site. The switches will connect with 7 NVRs and 47 IP ca...

New Hikvision iVMS-5200 professional video management software

Hikvision, the global leader in video surveillance equipment, announces the release of its iVMS-5200 Professional video management software. “The release of iVMS-5200 Professional reflects Hikvision’s commitment to providing complete security solutions for our partners and customers,” states Keen Yao, International Marketing Director at Hikvision. “Up to 1024 video devices can be connected and iVMS-5200 fully supports all Hikvision products, including DVRs, NVRs, cameras...

Hikvision opens local product Experience Center in Pakistan

The Experience Center to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product offerings from Hikvision Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has recently set up a local product Experience Center at Karachi, Pakistan. Presented by Digital Links – the authorised Hikvision distributor in Pakistan, the Experience Center is dedicated to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product...

Hikvision, Agent Video Intelligence tie up to enhance video analytics on cameras

This integration will allow Agent Vi’s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras Hikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, together with Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, have announced strategic cooperation to integrate their products to allow Agent Vi’s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras. The integration enables end use...

Video analytics: On the server or at the edge?

Analytics at the edge provide the ability to process what is happening in a field of view and discern if a relevant alert is triggered There are multiple benefits to using video analytics at the edge (i.e., near or inside the camera). For one thing, analytics at the edge provides the ability to process what is happening in a field of view and discern if a relevant alert is triggered. This can be faster and less expensive than the original video analytics model of using a separ...

Hikvision announces revenues of $2.82 billion for financial year 2014

Hikvision has made stupendous achievements in both domestic and overseas markets in the last year Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has announced revenues of US$2.82 billion for the financial year 2014. This corresponds to a 60.37% growth rate year on year and a compound annual growth rate over the last decade of 53%. "Hikvision's continued growth is attributable to our product innovation capability and complete product...

Hikvision to display new generation DS-7108NI-E1/V/W WiFi Router NVR at INTERSEC Dubai 2015

The versatile Hikvision WiFi NVR allows automatic IP camera connection and video recording without any interference Hikvision, the global leader of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, reveals the new generation DS-7108NI-E1/V/W WiFi Router NVR, in an expansion of the company’s highly trusted Easy IP line-up. The versatile WiFi NVR, which will be included in Hikvision’s display at its INTERSEC booth, provides the most convenient way yet to set up a...

Security distribution company DVS Limited welcomes Paul Jones as Area Manager

Paul is the latest member to join DVS in a recent surge of recruitment UK based security Distribution Company, DVS Limited have been taking on new members of staff to accommodate their rapid level of growth. Their most recent recruit is Paul Jones who has been employed as an area manager. Paul has worked in the security industry since 1997, previously working for Norbain, NUUO Inc and Dedicated Micros Ltd, Paul is taking a broad knowledge of the industry to his role at DVS wh...

Hikvision enters into partnership with EMCS for CCTV system checking service

Every Hikvision DVR is now compatible with CCTV Sentry and provides information on camera Hikvision is expanding the opportunities for comprehensive CCTV system checks through a unique partnership with EMCS, one of the UK’s largest independent monitoring stations. EMCS will use their CCTV Sentry software to proactively monitor every customers’ CCTV system, not just those that traditionally opt for a monitored solution, and send an email if any problem is detected a...

Avigilon acquires entire ObjectVideo patent portfolio for US$80.3 million

With the completion of the acquisition, Avigilon now holds 124 US and international patents Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire patent portfolio and the patent licensing program of ObjectVideo, Inc. (“ObjectVideo”) for cash consideration of US$80.3 million (the “Acquisition”). Founded in 1998, ObjectVideo is an i...

Security is better than ever! The industry is optimistic looking to 2015

Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our First Annual Security Market Review and Forecast 2014 was a great time to be in the security industry, and 2015 will be even better. This is the optimistic view shared among industry leaders contacted by SourceSecurity.com and asked to reflect on the market in 2014 and to look ahead to the New Year. Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our...

Hikvision surveillance cameras for Philadelphia recreation centres

In Philadelphia, Hikvision cameras and NVRs provide a highly scalable security network that protects residents Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is excited to announce that the City of Philadelphia has been awarded a Gold Prize in Government Security News’ Homeland Security Awards as a result of partnership with Hikvision. Hundreds of Hikvision cameras installed in the Philadelphia recreation centres helped secure a win...

Secutech Thailand 2014 successfully concluded its fourth edition

As a professional sourcing destination, Secutech Thailand attracted thousands of local and international visitors Secutech Thailand successfully concluded its fourth edition with 145 exhibitors showcasing the latest safety and security products and technologies. The show, held from 26 – 28 November 2014 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, attracted over 3,000 visitors from 22 countries and regions. The show was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era...

Hikvision case studies

Hikvision provides their LED display solution to enhance visual experience at GEMS Modern Academy

In order to turn its auditorium into a multi-purpose venue, and to improve the general visual experience, Dubai's GEMS Modern Academy replaced their legacy projection system with a massive LED wall from Hikvision. The renovated auditorium has become a popular venue for students, staff, and the community. Challenge: Turning the school auditorium into a multi-purpose performance venue. With the numerous approaches to the entertainment available, and with audiences' surging demand for rich, high-q...

CarNet FOR-TOP Ltd., a Hungarian car dealership boosts efficiency with Hikvision smart security solution

With millions in inventory, car dealerships can’t take any risks with their security, but manual security patrols significantly increase operating costs. To address this challenge, Hungarian car dealership, CarNet FOR-TOP Ltd. has implemented an innovative, AI-powered perimeter protection solution from Hikvision. This supports far more efficient remote security monitoring, while also automating car-rental processes for further cost savings – all adding up to 100% ROI in under eight...

Hikvision provides their solar-powered wireless cameras to guard the construction site for the DECHO Group

In the midst of a rise in building material thefts, construction company DECHO used Hikvision's solar-powered wireless cameras to guard the construction site for its much-anticipated Coast Garden project. Safeguarding valuable materials Building material shortages and rising prices fuelled a rise in construction site thefts in New Zealand, which has prompted worries among builders, project managers, and contractors. The DECHO Group is one of Auckland’s most innovative and respected land...