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The U.S. physical security market will be focused on Las Vegas this week and the big ISC West trade show for 2015. But what should attendees expect when they get to Sin City? We asked our panelists for their insights into what will be making “big news” at this year’s show. Fortunately, the suspense is almost over!

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities of IP physical security systems have long been the industry’s “elephant in the room.” Perhaps as a function of salesmanship, the possibility of a cybersecurity attack on a physical security system has sometimes been downplayed or dismissed. However, video from hacked cameras streaming on the Internet cannot be ignored, nor can the possibility that an enterprise’s system could be hacked using back-door entry through an unprotected physical sec...

OnVu360 is a flexible, remote-management platform developed by Oncam Technologies, the parent company of Oncam and delivers remote control, intelligent analytics and data management. Unlike traditional localised solutions, the system makes use of a central-server architecture that transfers all the core system functions to an offsite location. This includes, for example: IP video recording and playback Analytics processing User- and device-management and control Notifications sy...

ONVIF will feature interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will feature a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and also host interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S, to highlight its interoperability specifications for the physical security industry at ISC West,...

Jewellery store installed a combination of Oncam’s 360° technology with QNAP NVR Antoine Bakhache is no match when comes to spotting the finest gems and jewels. Likewise, for his business where security is paramount, he is best at recognising the importance and value of Oncam’s high-quality 360° video surveillance solution. Jeweler to the stars Nestled in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur’s finest luxury retail mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur&rs...

This week’s Expert Panel revisits a classic question that has been around since the advent of IP video: Should an enterprise’s video system have its own network, or should it share the corporate network? Our panellists' responses reflect new IT trends, technology changes and shifting priorities that are impacting how the question is approached. Rising concerns about cyber-security (such as fears that video might provide a hacker entry into the enterprise system) are one new aspect. N...

Oncam surveillance cameras deliver a comprehensive view of IBS-Mapei’s loading areas, one-way system and site perimeter Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that IBS-Mapei, a leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry, has deployed Oncam’s 360-degree surveillance platform to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Safeguarding the workplace while maximising operations is crit...

We live in a global market, and goods can easily be manufactured anywhere in the world and then shipped anywhere else. For many years, companies have taken advantage of the consequent flexibility to save costs and increase profits by manufacturing products around the world, especially in low-cost areas such as China. Historically, goods made in China (and some other locales) have been characterised as somehow lower in quality, and yet many of the top companies (such as Apple, for example) have m...

There’s a cloud hanging over the security market. Or rather, The Cloud is portending great change for our market (and other markets, too). But with all the talk about cloud-based systems, limitations still linger along the path to optimum implementation in the security market. We asked our panelists to reflect on those limitations and look ahead five years to how the situation is likely to change. From bandwidth and connectivity challenges, to geographic limitations and even a need to chan...

Jumbi Edulbehram will be responsible for sales, marketing and development activities in the Americas Oncam Grandeye, the security division of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that it has selected Jumbi Edulbehram to succeed Graham Wallis as Regional President, Americas. He will be based in the company’s Lowell, Mass. office, responsible for sales, marketing and development activities in the Americas. Before coming to Oncam Grandeye, he was in charge of business de...

Puri has more than 25 years of leadership experience in startups, corporate and defence environments Oncam Grandeye, the security division of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that Anish Puri will be its Vice President of Engineering Technology. Puri has more than 25 years of leadership experience in start ups, as well as in corporate and defense environments. At the beginning of his career, he built Polaroid’s India Software Center from the ground up, creating th...

Oncam Grandeye wins Shannon airport contract - click here to read more. Airports and the Aviation industry require specialised security solutions and in an age of elevated threat, the identification of suspicious activity amongst passengers and staff in and surrounding Airports is imperative. Oncam Grandeye understands the need to secure critical infrastructure, and is dedicated to protecting airports in the transport sector. Following a thorough risk assessment, Oncam Grandeye can design and i...

Oncam’s Evolution Mini achieved the highest impact rating of any non-metallic 360-degree camera on the market Oncam, the global innovator in technology, security solutions and 360-degree surveillance cameras, announced recently that its newest Evolution Mini camera has received IK10+ Certification for its vandal-proof housing, which achieved the highest impact rating of any non-metallic 360-degree camera on the market today. This feat was obtained by utilising an optical...

Oncam Technologies CEO FirasBashee said there is no better placethan India to launch new technology Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, formally launched its regional office in India at an event held on 14th October at the British High Commissioner's residence in Delhi. The following day, representatives from more than 120 leading businesses, as well as local dignitaries, attended a technology seminar there, which showcased Oncam’s award-winning...

The education sector According to the US Institute of Education Sciences, there are almost 100,000 public schools in the USA, as well in the region of 33,000 private schools and approximately 6,700 colleges and universities. These statistics represent a massive investment in the education of the nation’s children and the creation of vocational career opportunities for teaching at all levels. The same is true for other countries where huge sums of money have been invested in buildings and...

Oncam camera reduces running costs and simplifies the overall infrastructure that Assure Alarms must maintain Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, has been selected by Pelco by Schneider Electric and its integrator, Assure Alarms, to supply 360-degree camera technology across Arnold Clark’s 200 UK showrooms. The system was trialled for six months and now, Robert Bryce, the head of security for the car dealership, plans to continue using the leading 36...

The loss of inventory due to employee theft, shoplifting, paperwork errors, or supplier fraud – cost retailers more than $34 billion in 2011, or more than 1.4% of their total sales, with shoplifting accounting for 35% of those losses alone. Oncam's customised solutions are designed to meet today’s demanding security and operational requirements. We help retailers by first listening to their concerns and then developing a specific solution represented by our scalable technology that...

Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....

Scott will be responsible for developing Oncam’s 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors Oncam, the security arm of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that Scott Brothers is joining the company and will be responsible for developing its pioneering 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors. Brothers has been passionate about all things retail since 1996, when he joined Sensormatic as part of its U.K. engin...

Oncam’s cameras will replace part of existing security system and cover two main campus entranceways Oncam recently announced that it is providing world-renown Leeds Metropolitan University with its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras. The high-tech cameras will replace part of the existing security system and will cover two main campus entranceways, the retail area, and the ground floor of the library. In addition to 360-degree visibility the cameras provide v...

Verint intelligent security solutions help reduce fraud and loss, boost operational efficiency Verint® Systems Inc.recently announced the expansion of its portfolio of security and business intelligence solutions for the retail sector as it continues to deliver advanced technologies to help reduce fraud and loss, boost operational efficiency and improve the customer experience. To help reduce shrinkage and achieve a significant return on investment, retailers are using Ve...

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...

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. The company, clearly on to something, has broadened its scope to encompass the Android market, and is now reaching nearly 96 percent of mobile users worldwide. “Even though the OnVu360 App for iOS has been downloaded more than 25,000 times, we’v...

A new Technology Report from SourceSecurity.com, produced in collaboration with Oncam Technologies, highlights how a new technology platform that combines cloud-based computing and automated on-site data collection can help businesses with remote monitoring and management. Combining inputs from surveillance systems, access control, intrusion detection systems, and video analytics, among others, the OnVu360 management platform has applications in remote business management and secur...

Oncam Technologies today announces the launch of its unique management platform, the OnVu360. The OnVu360 Management Platform uses an innovative, cloud-based architecture that is simple to install and configure, and yet extremely adaptable. The power of the platform emanates from a small, pre-configured hardware gateway (or software on a local box, such a set-top box or console) and its connectivity to backend services. Once that connection is established, using fixed, wireless or even mobi...

Oncam and Sentry 360 have settled their differences and recognised the separation of their respective technologies After litigating and negotiating the patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation claims alleged by Oncam against Sentry 360, the parties have settled their differences and recognise the following separation of their respective technologies. Sentry 360 recognises and admits: The validity of Oncam patents that cover (i) the use of a texture mapping feat...

Oncam cameras provide 24/7/365 situational awareness and superior wide-area coverage Oncam, the leader in 360-degree technology, has been awarded a contract by the Houston Airport System (HAS) to provide Evolution 360 cameras for Hobby and Bush International Airports. The equipment will be integrated into the Honeywell MaxPro System by Preferred Technologies, a Houston-based systems integrator. “The Houston Airport System team had the objective of creating a cutting-ed...

The new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology   Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Pelco by Schneider Electric Evolution 360-degree camera range. Developed in conjunction with Oncam, the camera provides the customer with exceptional situational awareness. This new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology and unique, patented dewarping software to provide a ca...

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Oncam recently announced that they have partnered to deliver the Evolution 360-degree camera range to global customers that provide unprecedented situational awareness. The addition of the award-winning 360-degree cameras and technology from Oncam is yet another example of Pelco’s commitment to be IP-driven and customer-focused, delivering innovation that enhances the customer experience. With this new product offering, Pelco continues to expand its IP came...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, recently announced the availability of the newest version of its video management software, V5.42. This release delivers new functionality, further empowering organisations to achieve higher levels of awareness and quicker response using a streamlined software platform. The highly integrated software suite dramatically facilitates operator workflow, saves time, reduces costs...