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TeleEye is proud to introduce a comprehensive set of surveillance cameras to its portfolio. The new cameras are equipped with ultra-high resolution SONY CCD image sensor and 700 TV Lines (TVL) image signal processor. The trend towards higher resolution and more clarity in video surveillance is omnipresent. With the new ultra-high resolution cameras, TeleEye offers the highest resolution in both HD and SD standard. Furthermore all new cameras feature the new and improved Sony Super HAD II CAD se...

ObjectVideo’s patent license protects anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encoders from ViDiCore ViDiCore GmbH and ObjectVideo, Inc. recently jointly announced that the video analytics embedded in ViDiCore's "RIVA" branded product portfolio are fully licensed under the ObjectVideo patent licensing programme. The patent license protects systems integrators, security directors and anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encod...

The UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer IFSEC Istanbul, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce the launch of the UK Pavilion, sponsored by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Showcasing 16 of the UK’s leading manufacturers, the UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer at the Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre, from the 30th September...

The new headquarters building of Taiwan Life Insurance, one of the top insurers in Taiwan, was complete in late 2012. Sit in the heart of the busy commercial district on Zhongshan North Road, Taipei City, the 12-storey, stone-facade building with the elegant interior design is a modern architecture engineered to meet the most stringent standards in engineering, green sustainability, and safety. Looking to house thousands of staff employees while integrating corporate resources all under one roo...

Hikvision camera is tasked with the hotel's hallways, emergency exits, and interior corridors leading to guests’ rooms When both domestic and international travelers arrive in Paris, they expect luxury and privacy – with both surrounded in a quiet blanket of unobtrusive security. Yet, for hoteliers, this is a dichotomy not easily overcome. However, the Parisian sense of fashion provides an apt roadmap: an elegant suit should not draw attention from the individual;...

The University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain. Together with the University of Bologna, Oxford University, and Sorbonne University, it is one of the four oldest universities in Europe. The university includes a technology park, with research and design laboratories as well as offices for developers of innovative products and technologies. A recent addition was made to the technology park: an ultra-modern multifunctional four-story building with over 8,900 square meters (approxima...

Fontana will lead the execution of strategic relationships for Sony’s cloud-based IP surveillance solutions Sony Electronics’ Security Systems Division announced recently that it has hired Andre Fontana to serve as strategic cloud business development manager. In this role, Fontana will lead the formation and execution of strategic relationships within the security industry for Sony’s cloud-based IP surveillance solutions. He will also oversee marketing prog...

Secutech Excellence Awards aim to reveal trends and technical progress in IP surveillance The winners of the 2013 Secutech Excellence Awards were announced at the 16th edition of Secutech which was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan. Secutech, an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire & safety sectors was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. It attracte...

Genetec's Omnicast is an open software that supports the addition of new cameras to the ADP network Background ADP, founded in 1945, is most famous for its large international airports serving the Paris area: Roissy, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly. It also manages the 14 aerodromes in the Île-de France region and jointly manages many other airport sites in Mexico, Egypt, Cambodia, Belgium, Jordan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Guinea. ADP accommodates nearly 88 million p...

There were 26 partner companies exhibiting in the Technology Showcase at the event including Arecont Vision, Bosch and Sony Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) event for the Middle East and Africa region in Abu Dhabi 30 April- 2 May, with 250 attending. At the gala dinner culmination, 17 companies were given awards for outstanding achievements over the past year.  &ldqu...

Sony mini dome and PTZ-network cameras were installed with Milestone XProtect Corporate video-management software Background Spielbank SH GmbH operates five casinos in Germany, welcoming more than 30,000 guests every year to locations throughout Schleswig-Holstein. The organisation’s newest venue is targeted at guests over the age of 35 who are looking for an entertainment venue as well as a gambling destination. With this in mind, the Lysia clubsino Lübeck opened...

Renault Trucks Essex installed Sony's CH160 cameras into its fully integrated CCTV solution Background Renault Trucks Essex has had an entire IP CCTV system installed onto its current network to protect its property and the vehicles the company services on site. The system has proved to be a great deterrent to potential trespassers and has provided them with a useful management tool, scalable security solution as well underpinning its operations. Challenge Renault Trucks Es...

This camera is designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, and private residences Recently at IFSEC 2013, Sony introduced a small and affordable wireless camera, the SNC-CX600W, designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and private residences. Sony is demonstrating its intention to innovate within the video security market and cater for new audiences with this latest addition to the range. The SNC-CX600W camera comes w...

Over 510 exhibitors displayed their surveillance, access control and integrated security solutions  The 16th edition of Secutech was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan and attracted 25,807 visitors from 100 countries and regions. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the three-day show is an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire & safety sectors. T...

VidSys will demonstrate its recently released 7.0 PSIM software at IFSEC 2013 VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation in the upcoming security industry event, IFSEC International 2013, taking place May 13 – 16 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK.  During this four-day event, VidSys executives will lead multiple sessions, demo the company’s rece...

CatVision features built-in video analytics capabilities and offers system health monitoring IFSEC 2013 will see the debut of Cathexis' new CatVision VMS suite - a powerful new IP video management system which offers the ultimate in simplicity for installers, integrators and end users alike. At IFSEC Cathexis is offering visitors the chance to download a free trial version from their website to try it for themselves. CatVision is a sophisticated and very easily configured vid...

Secutech 2013 will highlight the latest technology products for electronic, info security and fire and safety industries Secutech 2013, which will be held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, is attracting 510 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. The show is an annual international event for the electronic security, info security and fire and safety industries organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. It covers everyth...

AxxonSoft celebrates its tenth birthday, launches a new version of Axxon Next VMS and offers a giveaway. ISC West 2013 will be held in Las Vegas, United States, April 9th through 12th. It is one of the most appreciated security industry events and trade shows that attracts the entire security community including manufacturers, dealers/installers, integrators and end users of security products and services. AxxonSoft team will celebrate with friends, business partners and customers at the stand...

CCTV Center will distribute Sony's full portfolio of video security solutions in the UK Sony has recently announced that it has expanded its UK distribution channel through a new agreement with leading IP video security supplier, CCTV Center. This strategic partnership bolsters the company’s UK distribution platform and will underpin continued growth for the company in the video security market. Founded in 2001, CCTV Center is one of the UK’s premier suppliers...

Sony will also launch the new three year warranty for all video security products Ahead of IFSEC 2013, Sony has signaled its intention to mark a year of technical development milestones with an exciting new line up of end-to-end HD security products and services. Underlining Sony’s commitment to performance and quality, it will also be announcing the launch of a new three year warranty for all video security products purchased since April 1st 2013. 2012 saw a number of...

The new office provides a local base for its North Eastern team Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the opening of a new US office in Moonachie, NJ.  Located in close proximity to Manhattan and major airports, the new office features a state-of-the-art training center and showroom, and provides a local base for the company's North Eastern team. "The opening of...

Milestone announced a series of partner awards at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2013 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its biggest ever annual partner event February 18-19 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Management, sales and development experts combined in a heady mix to share knowledge and ramp up future initiatives with the market’s leading video surveillance solutions based on Miles...

The 18th Card & Payment Asia presents the latest digital security, technologies, payment cards The rise of mobile, contactless technology, tighter regulations and emerging payment platforms are driving a revolution. Compounding this change is the increased competition from new entrants such as retailers, telecommunications and non-banks into the payments landscape. The need to be prepared for the future by investing in innovative technology and developing processes to serv...

The division focuses on designing integrated IP solutions for a variety of security and surveillance applications The UK's leading supplier of IP systems for security and surveillance - CCTV Center - announces that they are launching a new business division called Nexus Connect. The new division has been built on a concept specifically developed to focus on designing sophisticated integrated IP solutions for a variety of security and surveillance industry applications and offe...

The two-day course will feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveillance and access control services Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced its new series of certification classes, which offer advanced training on Next Level’s unified security management platform. The two-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveill...

Future Fibre Technologies announced recently that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems.  This integration from FFT CAMS™ to Sony’s 5th Generation HD and Full HD cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received. Dr. Jim Katsifolis, CTO of Future Fibre Technologies says, “We are all very excited about this development beca...

The Cathedral contains many treasured items and a surveillance system is needed  Background The Cathedral of Andria, in the Puglia Region of Southern Italy, is a priceless artistic and historic treasure, for which a CCTV video-surveillance system was requested. Dating from approximately the 12th century, the Cathedral contains a famed precious relic, “The Holy Thorn”, believed to be one of the thorns from the Crown of Thorns forced on the head of Christ...

Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system  When faced with persistent theft and vandalism issues and a limited viewing experience for its congregation, Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system that would enable them to better monitor security and produce more interactive processions Background Historically an Ab...

The video from all of the Sony cameras is archived in Milestone XProtect video management software Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used with Sony network cameras by the Andria Cathedral in Italy for security surveillance and to display religious services to congregations sitting in the chapel and side naves to the central church. The Cathedral of Andria rests in the Puglia Region of Southern Italy, an artistic and historic tr...

Sony recently announced its new IPELA ENGINE EX™ cameras, the first range of models based on the IPELA ENGINE advanced signal processing platform and part of Sony’s V Series. The latest models represent a new breed of security cameras designed to deliver advances in dynamic range, frame capture speed and low-light performance for demanding imaging applications, in the mid-to-high level video surveillance marketplace. The six new IPELA ENGINE EX cameras include the fixed-angle SNC-VB...