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IFSEC is established as the world's largest annual security eventFor the 38th successive year, IFSEC delivered a first-class event for the international security industry when it took place from 10 - 13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. Established as the world's largest annual security event, thousands of visitors descended on Birmingham to see more than 750 industry-renowned companies showcase their latest developments and take advantage of more than 30 hours of free educational content.Jam...

The WV-CP500 static camera combines Super Dynamic 5 with Adaptive Black Stretch technologyPanasonic have for a long time provided accolade winning security solutions and with 2010's IFSEC now complete they have come home with another decoration to add to the collection, this time it's for the most prestigious annual CCTV product award from the industry's equivalent of the Oscars, the ‘IFSEC Security Industry Awards' where the company picked up the title of ‘CCTV Camera Equipment of t...

 Panasonic's video surveillance platform was selected from a competitive field of five brandsVideo surveillance systems from Panasonic System Networks Company have been chosen for a system upgrade at the world renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. The Panasonic solution was selected from a highly competitive field of 5 brands."Using Panasonic technology, the Moffitt Cancer Center can improve both its operational efficiency and the quality of...

 The new i-Pro SmartHD cameras deliver high-definition video transmission and efficiently utilise existing IP networksOn the opening day of IFSEC, the world's leading annual security event, Panasonic has announced six, third generation i-Pro SmartHD cameras.  Smart show visitors will head straight to Stand C10 in the NEC's Hall 5 which is the setting from where i-Pro SmartHD security solutions will be debuted. The latest news from PSNE follows April's announcement that i-Pro...

 Panasonic Alarm Manager handles multiple third party inputs/outputs with converged IP featuresAt IFSEC 2010, the world's leading annual security event hosting over 25,000 security professionals, stand C10 in the NEC's Hall 5 displays Panasonic's latest IP security solutions including an entirely new system called Panasonic Alarm Manager. The system monitors multiple third party alarm inputs and generates multiple, customisable outputs. The Panasonic Alarm Manager is amongst...

  i-Pro SmartHD brings stunning visual benefits of high-definition imagery into security solutions: Steven GerrardWhy are Panasonic exhibiting at IFSEC 2010? Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) is absolutely delighted to again be attending IFSEC, the world's leading security event and certainly the most established security event after nearly 40 years existence. In fact I am reliably informed that the first IFSEC took place in the basement of the Royal Lancaster Hote...

PSNE will debut i-Pro SmartHD CCTV alongside a comprehensive range of cutting edge network-able solutionsAt IFSEC 2010, the world's leading annual security event, over 25,000 security professionals will have the chance to visit stand C10 in the NEC's Hall 5 and see for the first time Panasonic's i-Pro SmartHD security solutions. PSNE will debut i-Pro SmartHD CCTV alongside a comprehensive range of cutting edge network-able solutions that respond to increased demand for truly converged IP surveil...

IndigoVision will be showcasing its revolutionary NVR-AS 3000 standalone ‘Green' Network Video RecordersIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of complete IP-CCTV security solutions, will be demonstrating a number of new products at this year's IFSEC show, including a technology preview of their ONVIF video management software 'Control Center'. This can display video from many leading camera manufacturers including Sony, Axis, Bosch and Panasonic. This underpins IndigoVision's support for...

Energy Star qualified products reduce energy usage and carbon emissionsIn keeping with Panasonic's eco-ideas initiative, Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced at ISC West that its Lite-ray POS Workstation has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious Energy Star qualification. "Restaurant owners and operators can now realise energy cost savings while helping preserve the environment with the Energy Star-qualified Lite-ray workstation," said Sa...

KX-TDE600 IP-PBX communications platform supports a range of analogue, digital and IP telephony devicesPanasonic System Networks Company of America was showcasing the versatile KX-TDE600 IP-PBX communications platform at ISC West 2010. In addition to supporting a range of analogue, digital and IP telephony devices, the system is capable of accommodating from as few as 24 to 1,100 employees. This demonstrates Panasonic's unique ability to offer a wide range of technology solutions to complem...

Panasonic's HD system employs H.264 compression for high efficiency in law enforcement and security applicationsPanasonic System Networks Company of America was demonstrating its new HD visual communications system (KX-VC500) at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new full HD system dramatically enhances the distance collaboration capabilities afforded by conventional video conferencing systems. The system is ideal for general business applications by greatly reducing the time and expense o...

Panasonic's new encoder transitions video signals from analogue cameras for IP network interoperabilityPanasonic System Networks Company of America announced the introduction of a new 4-channel H.264 video encoder to integrate video signals from analogue cameras for IP networked system applications. The new WJ-GXE500 H.264 encoder features Panasonic's i-Pro Smart HD high-performance to deliver HD quality images employing the company's UniPhier LSI processor, face detection, bandwidth and energy...

Global Digital Surveillance Forum highlights IP video trends, benefits and applicationsGlobal Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) highlights IP video trends, benefits and applications. The 9th GDSF Asia, held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2010, brings together industry heavyweights from all over the world. Providing world-class education on IP surveillance, GDSF informs security professionals, market players and quality buyers about the changing security landscape. With a focus on IP convergence...

 Top partners received recognition of their expertise at Milestone Integration Platform SymposiumMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, recently held its 7th annual partner event in the Americas, called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Several hundred participants gathered at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa in California, for four days of knowledge sharing with industry speakers, product presentations, workshops and train...

  GDSF's refined focus on digital surveillance offers information on the latest security developments The 9th annual Global Digital Solutions Forum (GDSF), held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2010, explores IP surveillance trends, benefits and applications.GDSF Asia 2010 invites world-class security providers to discuss security developments. The forum's theme, Driving IP Convergence, focuses on integration's role in changing security. The event opens with a speech from M...

 The Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufacturers of video surveillance equipmentIMS Research's "Middle East Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance - 2010 edition" report forecasts that the Middle East market for video surveillance equipment will grow by over 10% in 2010 and the region is forecast to continue to grow strongly towards 2013. When compared with other regional markets, the Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufac...

 Three Panasonic WV-NW960 series fully functional dome cameras were used for the competitionOften described by players and fans as golf's greatest prize, Turnberry golf course in Scotland's Firth of Clyde was the location for the 09' Open Golf Championship. It is not the first time that the area has witnessed golf history in the making as the weathered terrains of Scotland's Ayrshire coastline have welcomed some of the most celebrated players in history and their devoted fans in a variety o...

  The Panasonic stand at BETT 2010 was a buzz of activity with technology solutions aimed to help deliver better educationThe New Year saw Panasonic UK Systems Group unveil the 'Classroom of the Future' at BETT 2010, the world's largest ICT and education technology event. Despite the snow, the Panasonic stand was a buzz of activity for the entire show, with attendees intrigued by a groundbreaking array of technology solutions aimed to help deliver a better primary, secondary...

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event With representation from 112 countries at IFSEC 2009 and 31% of the 25,427 attendance (ABC Audited) coming to the UK from overseas, IFSEC has cemented its position as the key event in the international security industry calendar. 2010 is set to build on this reputation with several countries benefitting from dedicated pavilions to house leading manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries. Supported by the...

  Specialists from Panasonic visited Luckley-Oakfield School to learn about technology in UK schoolsBusiness technology specialists from Panasonic recently visited Luckley-Oakfield School, Berkshire to learn about technology in UK Schools.Linda Stephens from the School Economics department had been instrumental in helping the global brand develop products for the UK market by testing future designs and sharing insights with Panasonic's European Development Team.Linda, the Head of Econo...

IFSEC India has proved to be a success with over 10,000 security professionals in attendance from around the world With 11,447 security professionals from all over the globe descending on Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, the third IFSEC Indiahas proved to be the most successful yet with 25% more attendees than in 2008. Opened by the Chief Minister of Delhi Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, IFSEC India 2009 was packed with more than 220 internationally renowned exhibitors and hours of unp...

 Panasonic plans to change the trade name to Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.Following the announcement earlier in 2009 that reported Panasonic's decision to merge the business operations of Panasonic System Solutions, Panasonic Communications Company Ltd and Document Solutions to become Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE), Panasonic can provide the following European update.Simon Wright, Deputy Managing Director of PSNE, explains the advantages of the merger which is aimed at conver...

 Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition will be held 14-15 April, 2010 in the National Hall, London OlympiaThe attempted downing of Northwest Airlines (NWA) flight 253 as it approached Detroit Metro airport on Christmas Day has exposed a fatal flaw in US intelligence gathering and dissemination and renewed calls for greater levels of information sharing amongst agencies nationally and internationally. The incident has particular resonance for speakers and delegates at the f...

"OnSSI has taken a leading role in expanding interoperability solutions" On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.(OnSSI), the leading supplier of IP video surveillance control and management software, has launched an updated edition of their Camera Pack software. The new Camera Pack, v4.6 is one of the industry's first camera driver packs that is both PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) and ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliant, supporting standards from...

BETT 2010 trade show visitors to experience the Panasonic complete education solution packagePanasonic is due to unveil a ‘classroom of the future' at January's BETT educational technology show. The classroom is a complete technology solution designed to improve both audible and visual communication, in a secure classroom environment. Visual solutionsAmong the products that will be on display in the classroom is the soon-to-be-launched UB-T880 elite Panaboard - Panasonic's ‘multi-tou...

QNAP will showcase its entire lineup of high performance VioStor Network Video Recorders at Intersec Dubai 2010QNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder solutions for the corporate security/surveillance market is pleased to announce its participation at Intersec Dubai 2010. QNAP will showcase its entire lineup of high performance VioStor Network Video Recorders including the award-winning, high performance 40-channel/ 36-channel/ 24-channel VS-8040/ VS-8032/ VS-...

  ONVIF is a forum which drives the development of a standard global interface for network video productsONVIF has recently announced that its member base has grown to 103 companies. The forum, which drives the development of a global standard for the interface of network video products, now boasts 12 full members, 13 contributing members and 78 user member companies. Over the last months, Canon and IDIS have joined as full members and Dallmeier, General Electrics, Genetec, Hitachi, In...

  Axis was among ten companies to join the first ONVIF plug fest and participate in interoperability tests in Tokyo Ten companies active in the network video surveillance market joined the first ONVIF developer's plug fest in Tokyo, Japan on September 1-3. At the event, the participants tested their product implementations of ONVIF core specification 1.0. The testing included video encoders, network cameras and video management software, verifying interoperability between the...

  Pelco's Endura IP video surveillance system will support Panasonic's i-Pro network camerasPanasonic and Pelco announced that Pelco's latest version of the Endura IP video surveillance system (v2.1) will support select Panasonic i-Pro Series network cameras. Pelco was demonstrating Panasonic i-Pro network cameras operating on the Endura v2.1 platform  at ASIS 2009.According to Mike Maddox, Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) Program Manager: "Pelco is an important me...

  Collaboration between Panasonic and Berk-Tek will further enable end-to-end solutionsPanasonic, the provider of industry-leading i-Pro network video products and edge devices, announces an agreement to cooperate with a leading company in the Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure market to bridge the convergence gap and expedite development of enhanced end-to-end system solutions. Joining Panasonic in a technical, marketing, training and testing alliance is industry veteran Berk-Tek,...