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Milestone Systems XProtect allowsUTA's video security system toexpand to over 2,000 cameras Milestone Systems open platform networked video management software (VMS) is the leading-edge technology helping the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to improve security dramatically, ensuring passengers a safer experience getting where they need to go.UTA employs 2,200 staff and moves approximately 120,000 passengers daily. It services Salt Lake Valley, Park City, Provo and Brigham Ci...

AXIS Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E Fixed Network Cameras cover great distances, providing both wide overviews and detailed images for identification purposes. Improved features Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, is updating its popular AXIS Q1755 and AXIS Q1755-E Network Cameras with Wide Dynamic Range - Dynamic Capture for video with outstanding clarity and sharpness. In addition, AXIS Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E offer HDTV 1080p resolution, improved light sensitivity, day and night...

Genetec will also demonstrate the security solutions portfolio alongside its industry hardware and software partners at the event Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, will attend the ASIS 2015 seminar in Anaheim, CA (Sept. 28—Oct.1) on Booth # 2639. The company will demonstrate its full product portfolio of security solutions alongside its many industry hardware and software partners, and will unveil new features for Security Center 5.4, its u...

The 140 attendees at the July 16 event were given numerous options to help Mission 500 Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised $5,000 at the Second Annual Axis Golf Tournament in Brampton, Ontario.    Addressing child poverty in Canada The 140 attendees at the July 16 event, held at the Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre, were given numerous optio...

TeleEye GX680 Series is a range of 4-, 9- and 16-channel HD digital video recorders, which are specifically designed for professional video surveillance applications. Now TeleEye are pleased to announce that the functionalities of the GX680 HD DVRs are extended to work with Axis cameras. It is indeed a crucial development in the video surveillance industry because the GX680 HD DVRs are the ideal solution to a number of important requirements that have not been addressed by other NVRs in the mark...

Milestone XProtect VMS open platform allows schools to manage 1,169 video cameras from a mix of manufacturers Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has greatly improved security for the second largest school district in California. The San Diego Unified School District’s previous video surveillance solution presented a number of problems. It required two management servers in which most settings had to be replicated, which was awkward and cum...

The new entry-level IP camera models in the successful AXIS P55 Series offer HDTV image quality, improved light sensitivity and increased video analytics performance. Following the product launches of AXIS P56, AXIS Q61 and AXIS V59 PTZ dome network cameras earlier this year, Axis has updated its entire mid-range and high-end portfolio of pan, tilt and zoom network cameras. AXIS P55 series AXIS P5514 and AXIS P5515 are indoor cameras suitable for monitoring auditoriums, shopping malls and hot...

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 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...

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...

Axis appointed Peter Dempsey, Katherine Bramwell, & Mark Eggett to strengthen its UK team and support the partner network Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video has made three new appointments to its UK sales and distribution teams. Key strategic appointments Peter Dempsey joins Axis as a Key Account Manager for the Irish market. Peter has over 23 years’ experience of the Irish security industry and a vast knowledge of network video. Prior...

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...

On the heels of the release of Ocularis 5.0, OnSSI has now announced the introduction of several new technology integrations for its recently released VMS with C2P’s software solution. Ocularis 5.0, which is based on a new recorder, maximises HDD storage effectiveness with dynamic data management for automatic storage load balancing, End-to-End 256 bit AES Encryption and edge recording support. The newly certified integrations with Ocularis 5.0, provide security professionals with valuable...

DIGIEVER & Axis bundle was showcased to all the partners at Axis Solution Conference 2015 Colin Wang, the Business Development Manager with DIGIEVER, a fast growing, Linux-embedded, open platform NVR solution provider, introduces “DIGIEVER & Axis Solution”. As being one of the partners in AXIS Application Development program (ADP), DIGIEVER has fully integrated with AXIS to bring the more advanced surveillance system to the users and help reach the possible...

GJD, a leading British manufacturer and designer of professional external detector equipment has recently launched an innovative range of IP detectors. Combining advanced signal processing, PoE communications and unique optical systems, the new detectors offer flexible security solutions, whilst being easy to install and integrate with existing security systems and VMS platforms. Seamless integration with VMS providers and CCTV systems Suitable for all sector requirements, the company’s...

AMAG Technology announces the release of Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System version 4.5 and four new Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs. Earlier this year AMAG announced a deepened partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. where AMAG now offers Salient’s CompleteView VMS, PowerProtect NVRs and TouchView Mobile App video solutions as part of the Symmetry product line. This is the first software upgrade and NVR addition since the initial announcement in March. Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 &ld...

We have all heard the sales pitch: Use of megapixel cameras lowers the camera count needed to provide adequate video coverage, thus making the overall system less expensive. Use of fewer cameras equates to less infrastructure, bandwidth and storage, according to the claims, and megapixel cameras provide enough detail that you don’t miss anything using fewer cameras. It’s a compelling pitch, but one that has sometimes been questioned in the market. To look beyond the marketing hype, w...

ISONAS Security Systems’ PowerNet reader-controllers are managed on same servers that run video system Using a combination of fibre optics, hardwired and wireless technologies, i2c Technologies of Uniontown, OH recently acted as lead integrator and installer for a turnkey Internet Protocol (IO) security system for the city of Akron, OH. Located in northeastern Ohio, Akron has a population of 2,217,000 and represents a diverse community of 22 neighbourhoods over 53 squar...

The Aperio® integration brings latest wireless access control technology to AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller ASSA ABLOY have sealed another major access control partnership. Across Europe, around 70 percent of the access control OEM market has integrated at least one ASSA ABLOY component. The latest is the global market leader in network video Axis Communications, a new official Aperio® integrator. Aperio® battery-powered locks enable a facility to add wireless...

According to IHS report, Axis is still ranked as the clear market leader in network video in the Americas and EMEA regions The second quarter Net sales increased by 19 percent during the second quarter to SEK 1,616 M (1,355). Net sales decreased by 1 percent in local currencies. Operating profit amounted to SEK 117 M (188), which corresponds to an operating margin of 7.2 percent (13.8). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 83 M (139). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.19...

Berezka Business Center is a hub of activity in southwest Moscow. With its large size and modern facilities, the Berezka complex offers customers a wide range of high-quality products and services. Challenge Berezka Business Center features a stylish interior, excellent service, and careful attention to utilities and comforts. This made it essential to devise solutions for effectively protecting Berezka with help from installer Unimax. The first step in setting up the security system was equip...

ASUSTOR will be using AS7004T installed with Surveillance Center 2.4 to display network surveillance management & recording solution ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, is now entering the professional surveillance arena. At the Axis Solution Conference 2015, ASUSTOR will be exhibiting a cost-effective yet high quality surveillance solution. All interest parties are welcome to attend. Surveillance Center is an add-on application de...

The great increase in the amount of data is driving physical security to the cloud Physical security is migrating to the cloud — because it improves the performance of physical security technology while holding down costs. “Essentially what is happening is that physical security technologies are growing more powerful and generating more and more data,” says Steve Surfaro, business development manager and security industry liaison with Axis Communications, wh...

The crystal clear images provided by new 4K cameras have attracted a lot of attention at recent industry trade shows in the security market. But the improved video resolution comes at a price. The cameras are more expensive, and the systems to support them – more bandwidth, more storage – portend even more expense. There have been higher-resolution cameras on the market for years, of course, but an advantage of 4K security cameras is that they represent a standard that could be appli...

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...

The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams view priorities Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today revealed the results of “The Great Disconnect Between LP and IT,” a 2015 study by IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm specialising in technologies for the retail and hospitality industries. The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams vi...

The building is expected to be ready in early 2018 and will accommodate 1,100 employees In early 2016, Axis will begin construction of a new headquarters located adjacent to the company’s existing offices in Lund, Sweden. The building is expected to be ready in early 2018 and will accommodate 1,100 employees. Together with principal owner Canon’s Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai, Axis Communications announced the expansion plan at a meeting recently with represe...

Axis has a new camera that “shakes like a dog” when it rains -- to get rid of the extra moisture. KiwiSecurity, an Austrian company and IFSEC newcomer, uses video analytics to scramble images of faces in live video to ensure privacy.These were two of the surprising things I saw on Day Two of IFSEC. Attendance picked up nicely in the halls of London’s ExCeL -- and the show floor seemed to get bigger as the day wore on (at least according to my weary feet!). There definitely were...

This year's IFSEC International show in London will provide a reflection of the physical security industry's rapid growth, especially in the video sector, says one industry observer who is also a speaker at the show, coming up 16-18 June. “If we look at the overall trend, it is no surprise to anyone that IP is driving the growth and the future of the security business,” says Jim McHale, managing director of research company Memoori, and a speaker at IFSEC. Secur...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced that its modular AXIS F Network Camera Series, which is based on a divided network camera concept, offers three additional sensor units for use with its two main units. The small sensor units, which comprise a lens, image sensor and cable for connection to a main unit, can be installed discreetly in tight places and are sold separately from the main units. The main units house the processor, network, power, SD card slot a...