Hanwha Vision Europe (formerly Hanwha Techwin Europe) News

Samsung introduces HD-SDI camera and DVR range into the market

Until now, the capture, viewing and recording of high definition images has been synonymous with IP network systems. The technology however built into Samsung's new HD-SDI cameras and DVR allows the transmission of uncompressed and non-packetised Full HD (1080P) video over analogue cabling.One of the main benefits of HD-SDI technology is that there is zero loss of image data and zero latency when viewing images. This makes Samsung's new SCB-6000 fixed camera and SCD-6080 internal dome ideal fo...

Le Meurice Hotel strengthens its security with Samsung cameras and digital video recorders

Le Meurice can claim to have the highest occupancy rates, turnover and profitability of all of the seven Parisian palaces. Ideally located in the very heart of Paris and facing the Tuileries garden, Le Meurice offers 160 luxury rooms located though out its seven floors. The hotel's bar, two restaurants, several lounges and function rooms are part of the space open to the general public, as well as numerous lobbies and stairways. The hotel is accessible 24/7. Several security guards are permanen...

Connexion2 expands Identicom with new versions of App for iPhone and Android Phones

Connexion2 released both variants in October 2011 to help employers cater a wider group of lone workers Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has further expanded its Identicom mobile offering with new versions of the ‘App' for Android phones and Apple's iPhone.  Offering much of the same functionality as found on Identicom, which is a dedicated device, the latest versions of Identicom mobile provide a lone worker a...

Samsung Techwin launches IP educational seminar - IP-DNA – The Art of Video Network Design

 Samsung's Director of IP Product and Business development, Dr. Edward Wassall, lead the mini-seminar Samsung Techwin, a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, has launched an IP educational seminar entitled IP-DNA - The Art of Video Network Design. Led by Samsung's Dr. Edward Wassall, Director of IP Product and Business Development, the mini-seminar touches on network theory and system infrastructure, switching architecture, and troubleshooting, among other topics. Most...

Samsung Electronics joins OSPT Alliance to develop commercialised semiconductor products

  The open standard policy of the OPST alliance raises the value of transit fare collection system The Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) Alliance recently announced that Samsung Electronics has joined the OSPT Alliance. As a full member of the Alliance, Samsung will pursue the development of commercialised semiconductor products for building next-generation transit fare collection systems based on the CIPURSE™ open security standard."We are pleased to join OS...

Mission 500 seeks applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR during ISC West in Las Vegas

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR A...

Samsung launches bullet camera with built in IR LEDs

Samsung's new SCO-2080RH bullet camera has been designed to withstand temperatures as low as -50°C or as high as +50°C making it suitable for installation in areas that suffer from extreme weather conditions. A fan, heater and sun-shield ensures that the IP66 rated SCO-2080RH works effectively in the most demanding of applications such as airports, ports and car parks and other similar open and exposed environments, whilst built-in IR LED's allow the camera to deliver superb quality im...

Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. appoints Johan Park as new Managing Director

  Johan Park has worked for the Samsung Group for 24 years prior to his appointment Mr Johan Park has been appointed Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, the company responsible for promoting and supporting Samsung professional and consumer security equipment and solutions across Europe, Russia and CIS.Prior to his appointment, Mr Park, who has worked for the Samsung Group for 24 years, was Chief Financial Officer of the Group's Security Solutions Division with...

American Fibertek’s new Pilot v4.5 enterprise VMS offers improved client- and server-related features

American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-based server and web server network port setup, an improved action log mechanism and the ability to store data to NAS (netwo...

Samsung unveils Full HD 1080p analogue video surveillance solution

Samsung Techwin America unveiled its newly developed full HD (1080p) analogue video surveillance product series. The new   line-up is comprised of an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p box camera, an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p dome camera and a four-channel HD-SDI DVR. The HD-SDI products provide over five times the image quality of conventional analogue technology and offer a more cost-effective and easier alternative to network-based systems, using standard coax cable.HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digi...

Samsung’s SNV-5010 network dome camera to be used by European railway industry

   Samsung SNV-5010 network dome cameras have been approved by the European railway industry The Samsung SNV-5010 vandal resistant network dome camera has been approved for use by the European railway industry. Tests carried out by two separate testing houses, which included the ability to withstand extreme vibrations, has resulted in certificates being issued which verify that the SNV-5010 vandal resistant network dome camera is robustly able to operate effectively w...

Samsung’s latest Net-i Ware recording software features increased recording throughput of 250 mbps

The latest version of Samsung's Net-i Ware recording software features an increased recording throughput of 250mbps to provide the bandwidth required to record the latest generation of Samsung HD megapixel cameras. Version 1.33 of Net-i Ware makes it possible to achieve a real-time IP network based recording solution that can simultaneously record and playback superb quality images from VGA resolution up to the latest 3 megapixel Full HD Samsung network cameras. In fact, Net-i Ware has the powe...

Samsung Techwin’s CCTV system guards Samsung Crescent Racing team’s assets

   Samsung deployed compact SCV-2010F vandal resistant flat dome cameras The superbikes and other valuable assets of the Samsung Crescent Racing team are being kept safe and secure with the help of a high resolution CCTV system manufactured by Samsung Techwin. During the racing season the Samsung Crescent Racing team transports its superbikes and engineering equipment around the UK in a DAF XF truck weighing in at over 30 tons when fully laden. In the world of superb...

Samsung announces availability of iPOLiS Mobile app enabling remote access and live video viewing

Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces availability of the new iPOLiS Mobile app for remote video viewing of Samsung's iPOLiS network video cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) using either the iPhone or Android mobile platforms. Users may download the app by searching the appstore or marketplace for "iPolis." The new iPOLiS mobile app enables viewing of live vide...

Samsung Techwin America introduces high-quality, high-performance NVR line at ASIS 2011

 The new Samsung NVR provides real-time recording capability at 30 fpsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, introduces a new high-quality, high-performance network video recorder (NVR) line at ASIS, each providing real-time recording capability at 30 frames-per-second (fps), CIF resolution and a dual H.264/MJPEG codec.Samsung's iPOLiS SRN-1670D 16-channel NVR supports up to 16 network video streams i...

Samsung features its 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras at ASIS

The cameras support wide dynamic range (WDR) in 2-megapixel modeSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, featured its recently released 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras at this week's ASIS Conference and Trade Show. Meeting market demand for breakthrough imaging technology, the 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras feature Samsung's advanced WiseNetII digital signal processing, full HD resolution, up to 3 megapixels of...

Samsung unveils a new 1.3 megapixel PTZ dome camera at ASIS 2011

Camera capabilities include backlight compensation, contrast enhancement, and digital noise reductionSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, unveiled a new 1.3 megapixel pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome network camera line at ASIS, combining 720p HD images and a 20x optical zoom lens to provide exquisite detail.Samsung's SNP-5200 is a fully ONVIF-compliant PTZ dome network camera offering multiple resolutions and a...

Samsung introduces vandal-resistant megapixel fixed dome cameras with 15 built-in IR LED illuminators

The cameras offer features such as backlight compensation, SSNRII, and noise reductionNew vandal-resistant megapixel fixed dome network cameras, being introduced by Samsung Techwin America at ASIS 2011, capture high- resolution images, day and night, and incorporate 15 built-in infrared (IR) LED illuminators with a range of 50 or more feet. Samsung's new ONVIF-compliant high-performance dome cameras also include motorized 3- 8.55mm (2.8x) vari-focal lenses that allow zoom and focus se...

Samsung introduces new vandal-resistant fixed dome cameras at ASIS

  The cameras provide true day/night operation with clear 600 TV-line colour images and 700 TV-line B/W imagesSamsung Techwin America's new vandal-resistant fixed dome cameras introduced at ASIS 2011 offer features such as vari-focal lenses and exceptional high-resolution image quality. The units feature IP66-rated environmental housings for use in harsh environments as well as aluminum die-cast chassis to ensure impact durability. Both new high-durability, low-profile analog dom...

AFI introduces Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system with enhanced client- and server-related features

 Another new feature of Pilot v4.5 is availability of management reports about camera and system use American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-...

Samsung H.264 SRD series upgraded to provide compatibility with recently introduced hard disk drives

All DVRs in the Samsung H.264 SRD series have been upgraded to provide compatibility with the recently introduced selected 2TB hard disk drives manufactured by Seagate and Western Digital. For models featuring built-in DVD drives this allows up to 8TB of onboard storage and up to a massive 10TB for models without built-in DVD drives. "The SRD series of DVRs have always been price competitive but they now offer even better value with the introduction of the 2TB hard disk drive compatibility,"...

QNAP integrates Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR range

 The new surveillance solution will benefit professionals using full HD displays in retail, industrial, sectors QNAP Security proudly announced the successful integration of a series of Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR (Network Video Recorder) series.  Combining the strengths of QNAP VioStor NVR series such as high performance hardware platform with excellent data processing power, user-friendly interface, and award-winning data storage technology, with the new...

Samsung Techwin America reports higher market share numbers in the Americas

  Samsung ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying camerasSamsung Techwin America's recent aggressive moves in the North American and Latin American markets have resulted in higher market share numbers as reported by IMS Research. The latest IMS reports show Samsung breaking into the Top 10 companies in overall market share in the competitive realm of video surveillance equipment in the Americas. Samsung is also now ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying...

Samsung devises free two-day training course for UK installers and system integrators

  Attendees will learn about diverse issues like VLANs, router protocols, IP addressing, and port address translationSamsung has devised a free two-day training course specifically for UK installers and system integrators who wish to acquire a greater understanding of how the latest generation of IP network products can enable them to deliver tangible real life benefits to their clients.The language of IT personnel and what questions to ask them at the system design stage will be among...

Samsung expands SMT range with new HD 32” and 40” LCD monitors for use in professional security systems

Samsung has added to its SMT range of TFT LCD environmentally friendly monitors with the introduction of new High Definition 32" and 40" models. As is the case with existing 17" and 19" models, the 32" SMT-3223 and 40" SMT-4023 are designed specifically for use in professional security systems. They are certain to attract the interest of installers looking to provide their clients with a competitively priced display solution but without any compromise on quality, an...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Edward Wassall Ph.D. as Director of IP Product and Business Development

  Wassall will handle development aspects of Samsung's IP technology and security product portfolioSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces the appointment of Edward Wassall Ph.D. as Director of IP Product and Business Development. He will report to Frank DeFina, Samsung's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America.Dr. Wassall brings to Samsung an extensive knowledge of n...

Samsung improves its SCP series of PTZ dome cameras by including W-V and SV-V DSP chipsets

Samsung has added to its SCP range of PTZ dome cameras with models that capitalise on the innovative advanced technology incorporated into Samsung Techwin's W-V and SV-V DSP chipsets. The ten new day/night operation dome models collectively offer the choice of 27x, 33x or 37x optical zoom capability and provide options for both internal and external use, making them an ideal solution for car parks, shopping centres, trading estates, airports, ports and other high security applications. The W-V c...

Samsung speed dome cameras provide traffic surveillance in Bristol

  Samsung enables successful traffic monitoring for Bristol City councilBristol City Council is successfully monitoring all traffic activity within the wide expanse Cumberland Basin area of the city with the use of just two 43X zoom Samsung fully functional speed dome cameras. The Cumberland Basin is the main entrance to Bristol's docks and also provides a route into the City Centre. During the rush hour the number of vehicles passing through can be extremely high and in order to...

Jennifer Pittman joins Samsung Techwin America as Regional Sales Manager

  Samsung Techwin America names Jennifer Pittman as Regional Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announced today that Jennifer Pittman has joined the company to fill the newly created position of South Central Regional Sales Manager. Her territory will include the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas."Samsung Techwin is uniquely positioned to build on its success...

Samsung introduces ONVIF compliant encoders

Samsung has added two new ONVIF compliant encoders to its fast growing iPOLiS portfolio of network friendly products. The four channel SPE-400 and sixteen channel rack-mounted SPE-1600R, which houses up to 4 x SPE-400B four channel encoder blades, join the SPE-100 single channel encoder in providing a cost effective and easy to implement method of adding analogue cameras to an IP/network based video surveillance system.All three encoders enable images captured by an analogue camera to be trans...