Bosch Security Systems News

A key highlight of the Promise display at Intersec 2017 was the company’s impressive partner ecosystem Promise Technology, the developer of the open storage platform for video surveillance, debuted several new solutions at its packed booth at Intersec in Dubai in January, including Auryn, a high-capacity surveillance storage block, the Vess A6120 server line and the Vess A3340d network video recorder (NVR). Auryn, with its sleek and stylish design, was the star of the sh...

Bosch starlight cameras are designed to deliver excellent images in the lowest light conditions Searidge Technologies, a provider of Remote Tower and Surface Optimisation solutions to airports and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), has successfully integrated Bosch IP cameras into its solution offering. Live traffic monitoring Searidge leverages the Bosch MIC IP starlight 7000 HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and DINION IP starlight 8000 MP cameras to help airport operators mon...

Veracity, the Scottish company specialising in IP video transmission, storage and display, has made a small but significant acquisition that has the potential to impact its business profoundly, according to the company. Known for its COLDSTORE surveillance storage system and other video products, Veracity is expanding its scope with the acquisition of I-Comply Ltd. (icomply), a provider of command-and-control software whose UK customer base includes universities, hospitals, cities and power and...

iComply and its VTAS Pro platform have delivered integrated solutions to several clients over the years Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage, and display, has announced the full acquisition of iComply, a software provider of integrated command and control security solutions. The agreement includes all operational staff, software, intellectual property, ongoing business, and also iComply&rs...

When you install Nest, you can view and control all cameras in the easy-to-use Connect ONE interface New integrations from Connected Technologies, with the industry’s most exciting products continues to expand the installation and specification possibilities of the Connect One cloud-hosted security management platform.Nest camera integration The Connect ONE platform now supports the popular Nest indoor and outdoor cameras. When you install Nest, you can view and control...

The integration enables solutions that combine several building management functions on a single platform The co-operation between Bosch and Milestone Systems has been further expanded. Building on the already strong base of the complete video integration between Bosch and Milestone, the partnership has been deepened to now cover all Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) editions into the Bosch software “Building Integration System (BIS)”. This integr...

Again in 2016, the most well-trafficked articles posted at SourceSecurity.com tended to be those that addressed timely and important issues in the security marketplace. In the world of digital publishing, it’s easy to know what content resonates with the market: Our readers tell us with their actions; i.e., where they click.   Let’s look back at the Top 10 articles we posted in 2016 that generated the most page views. They are listed in order here with the author&r...

Merger and acquisition activity has become a familiar topic in the physical security market. In 2016, SourceSecurity.com covered M&A news involving some of the industry’s largest companies, including high-profile names such as Tyco, Honeywell, Hikvision, ADT, and Ingram Micro. Here’s a look at the top 10 M&A stories in 2016, as covered by SourceSecurity.com:   1. Johnson Control and Tyco merge Johnson Controls and Tyco announced their merger into one comp...

Bosch offers integrated solutions with G and B Series for intrusion detection, door control, video integration, fire functionality and mobile access More than ever, customers are demanding cost-efficient solutions applications while also requesting to cross boundaries of single domains in many applications. As a response, Bosch introduces the new G and B Series control panels and systems. Both solutions offer an integrated use of different physical security and safety domains...

The past year has seen growth in the deployment and use of edge analytics, plus a significant emphasis placed on robust cybersecurity. The expectation for 2017 is that these two trends will continue to be a driving factor for value-based decision making of large, influential customers. IP camera product lines from reliable and well-regarded brands that include edge analytics and offer a trusted, secure platform will be at an advantage over those that don’t. Looking back at the expectation...

The crime rate in Santos has decreased significantly after the installation Bosch cameras Santos is not only home to Brazil’s biggest seaport, it is also short for Santos Futebol Clube, the football club where in 1956 one of the most famous football players in history, Pelé, started his career. However, not only football fans come to visit this beautiful city, also tourists from all around the world are attracted by the famous beaches of Santos. Crime prevention...

Intersec 2017 focusses on IP-based video surveillance for retail sector offering The rise of IoT (Internet of Things), and its convergence with video analytics is set to have a profound impact on the Middle East video surveillance industry, as the regional security sector’s traditional boundaries continue to blur. Global security solutions providers at the upcoming Intersec 2017 trade show in Dubai said the retail sector is one of many industry verticals where video sur...

Long-predicted consolidation in the video surveillance market seems to have slowed somewhat lately – no big mergers or acquisitions have been announced. However, the announced “partnership” between industry giants Bosch and Sony this week presents a new variation on the theme. No companies changed hands, but the result is one fewer player selling video equipment into the market. In the latest deal, Bosch will handle the sales and marketing globally for all of Sony’s vide...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product lines through PSA Security Network. “We are seeing mo...

Bosch and Sony aim to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation signed a contract to establish a business partnership to collaborate in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications. Effective from the beginning of 2017, the two companies aim to combine their technological expertise to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging. As p...

Dubai trade show to feature two-thirds of world’s top 50 solutions providers as regional security spend continues to rise The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double digit growth over the next four years, as regional governments and the private sector look for improved technologies to better protect assets, people, businesses, and borders. Led by the Gulf nations of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, regional countries are making rapi...

With BIS 4.3 from Bosch, companies managing distributed systems can now benefit from being able to operate multiple servers Bosch has launched an update of its Building Integration System (BIS) software which enables security managers to manage and configure access control and authorisation across globally distributed sites, from a single server to all local sites. These distributed systems are usually found in large, global enterprises with many different sites spread across...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

ONVIF will present a seminar on “Interoperability: The Engine Running Safe Cities” at Secure Cities 2016 ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will participate in Secured Cities 2016, an educational conference devoted to urban security initiatives and municipal surveillance projects. ONVIF will also be a sponsor of the three-day event, which will be held Nov. 15-17 in Houston, Texas, at the Crowne Pl...

Bosch VMS 7.0 offers an IT security guide which explains how to set up a secure system Bosch has just released its Video Management System 7.0 software (Bosch VMS 7.0), which will empower security operators to effectively manage high-resolution video streams in their day-to-day work. Adopting optimal video resolution At the rate that video cameras are evolving, keeping track of an ever-growing amount of high-resolution video data is becoming even more challenging. In places...

The new remote connect cloud service makes it even faster and easier to connect to the control panels Now it’s even simpler for dealers and integrators to interface with Connect ONE, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC. Remote connect cloud service Bosch Security Systems recently announced cloud-based connectivity to its B and G Series intrusion control panels for remote programming and end-user app connectivity. The...

The global market for security as a service is set to grow from $921 million in 2016 to $1.49 billion by 2020 The global security as a service market is made up of video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) and access control as a service (ACaaS). With video surveillance as a service, the user pays on a yearly, quarterly or monthly basis for the ability to view live or recorded surveillance data. Using access control as a service, the customer pays a subscription to have a server...

The integration helps users mitigate risk and achieve improved facility control Bosch Security Systems announces seamless integration of its IP and high definition (HD) cameras and recording solutions with Tyco Security Products’ C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform from Software House. With the integration, customers can monitor and control Bosch fixed and pan-tilt-zoom IP surveillance cameras and receive video analytic events within the C•CURE 9...

Bosch ‘s video analytics at the edge allows highest accuracy and robustness in extreme environments Escalating demand for highly detailed, 24/7 video images produces colossal amounts of data, which requires extensive transmission and storage capacity as well as time-consuming monitoring and assessment. With this in mind, Bosch has announced the roll-out of video analytics inside their cameras which means at the edge as a standard feature. By enhancing their existing and...

The Bosch starlight cameras produce full colour images in the dark where other cameras have switched to monochrome Bosch starlight cameras deliver the highest quality of relevant video surveillance, even in extremely low light conditions. From October, the starlight portfolio will be even further enhanced with improved light sensitivity, superb front and backlight compensation; higher frames rates as well as a wider choice of resolutions and form factors. Another compelling en...

48% of U.S. judges say they are not adequately prepared to deal with the range of “scientific or technical evidence” presented in court Over the last decade, the video surveillance security industry has morphed drastically in attempts to keep pace with both the consumer electronics and enterprise IT markets. This has created a steep learning curve for law enforcement as well as individuals in the judicial system. A 2012 survey titled “A national survey of ju...

The Remote Connect cloud service makes it even faster and easier to connect to the control panels Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is now providing dealers and integrators in North America cloud-based connectivity to its B and G Series intrusion control panels for remote programming and end-user app connectivity. The new Remote Connect cloud service makes it even faster and easier to connect to the control panels by eliminating the need to change customer router settings, firewall...

The thermal, infrared, and starlight cameras are a part of Bosch complete reporting system at the copper mines in Chile It is a windy business up there, 3,000 meters above sea level, in the Atacama Desert in the Andes in Chile. Digging for copper in the Radomiro Tomic mine of the state-owned mining company Coldeco is rough, rugged, and dangerous. Nearly every week, strong gusts of wind force 24/7 operations to a halt for an hour or two. Every day, clouds of dust or rock avalan...

Video analytics adds sense and structure to data, and enable easy extract of relevant information The statistics are alarming: while the amount of information collected by networked devices such as security cameras is at an all-time high, over 90% of collected data is never analysed or acted upon. In response, Bosch provides video analytics at the edge in many of their cameras as a standard feature, with no additional investments or licence fees required.  Two types of a...

The G Series Control Panels enhance facility security with intrusion detection, access control and IP camera integration through the Bosch VMS At ASIS 2016 in Orlando, Florida, Bosch highlights how integrated systems provide powerful solutions for common security concerns while reducing cost and complexity for end users. The interactive display featuring the company’s latest products and systems demonstrates how to protect sensitive areas, manage video and security data,...