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VIVOTEK announced the launch of two new compact size cube cameras - IP8130 and IP8131. Both cameras, with their small appearance, elegant design and affordable price, are especially ideal for end-user surveillance applications such as homes, offices and shops. IP8131, the enhanced version of IP8130, is especially suited to low-light situations with a removable IR-cut filter for day and night functionality and built-in IR Illuminators, effective up to 6 meters, securing excellent video quality un...

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...

This year's Secutech will see more than 570 exhibitors showcase their latest products and services Running from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, one of Secutech’s highlights is going to be the Security 50 ranking that reveals the top 50 security industry companies by revenue. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech is an annual international event for the electronic security, info security, and fire and safe...

Background Situated in the largest city of Morocco, the newly finished Morocco Mall in Casablanca, at 2.7 million square feet, is dubbed as the biggest mall in North Africa - if not the entire African continent. After four years and US$260 million in the making, the sprawling complex featuring well-known designer and luxury western brands and a massive indoor cylindrical aquarium containing more than a million litres of water opened its doors to the public in December 2011. An effective and com...

The VEC program enables participants to better understand VIVOTEK products and solutions VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of the VIVOTEK Expert Certificate Program (VEC), which is available exclusively to official VIVOTEK distributors and system integrators, aiming at cultivating genuine experts in VIVOTEK products, solutions and technology. The program is rolling out globally, starting from March. Viewing on the increasingly competitive security solutions market, VIVOTE...

Aimetis is the tenth licensee to join ObjectVideo's patent licensing program ObjectVideo, Inc. announced recently the signing of a global, portfolio-wide patent license agreement with Aimetis of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. "Aimetis is a leader in tightly integrating video analytics into an easy-to-use video management solution. We are pleased to have them join the growing number of IP Camera and VMS providers who have become patent licensees," said Raul Fernandez, chairman of O...

Various international and local brands showcased their latest products and technologies at Secutech India 2013 Boosted by the growing need for security products and information in India, the second edition of Secutech India takes place in Mumbai from 28 February to 2 March at the MMRDA Ground, Bandra-Kurla Complex. This professional exhibition and conference for electronic security, homeland security and fire security is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media...

Vivotek's net sales in local currencies increased by 16% compared to 2011 VIVOTEK recently announced its sales results for 2012, reporting revenue exceeding USD100 million for the year, the highest that the company has achieved. Net sales in local currencies increased by 16% compared to 2011. Spurred by rising security concerns due to the threat of terrorism and other factors, the IP surveillance industry has seen significant growth. In addition, advances in technology, such...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced the availability of the latest version of its open platform video management software platform. Wavestore V5 is an intuitive VMS solution that enables users to integrate 360-degree cameras into existing surveillance systems. A new licensing structure also streamlines the user experience and reduces upfront and long-term investment. V5 facilitates the recording o...

VIVOTEK announced recently the launch of the latest compact design fixed dome camera, FD8151V. With several unique, market-leading features such as vandal-proof housing, IR illuminators up to 5 meters, low light capability, built-in microphone, and easy mounting and installation, the camera is regarded as an ideal choice for a variety of indoor applications. The FD8151V, equipped with a 1.3-Megapixel CMOS sensor enabling the camera to capture 1280 x 1024 resolution video at 30 fps, supports the...

VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of a new security camera in a unique mini-box form factor, the IP8152. Along with its innovative, highly compact design, the camera’s small size enables it to fit easily into a variety of enclosures with different lens options, while IP8152 offers Supreme Night Visibility technology, which ensures excellent video quality even under low light conditions. The IP8152’s 1.3-Megapixel CMOS sensor enables it to capture 1280 x 1024 resolution video at...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced a major expansion of the number of compatible peripherals available for its family of Turbo NAS products. The major additions include a Seagate® 2.5-inch 1TB internal SATA hard drive and 2.5-inch 1TB external storage device, two Arkeia® Software 3rd party software apps and seventy network cameras. The newly compatible 2.5" internal SATA hard drive: Seagate® - ST91000640NS (1TB) The newly compatible 2.5" external storage device: Seagate® - Bac...

The 2-Megapixel VIVOTEK FD8361 with tamper detection was the chosen solution Introduction The Enterprise Park, Forres, based in Scotland and developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, was designed to bring talent and jobs into the area. Already home to a number of innovative and successful businesses, the Park continues to expand and attract new companies. The Park has recently adopted IP solutions from VIVOTEK to support its high-end positioning and to ensure tenants ar...

VIVOTEK iViewer is a mobile application (app) designed to run on mobile devices, allowing for remote, off-site monitoring. With support for network cameras managed by centralised management software (CMS) ST7501 or VAST, the application enables the user to access live view of VIVOTEK camera footages on a smart phone or a tablet computer. Cameras can also be accessed independently without the need for a server running CMS. "This is an excellent opportunity to introduce the Android version of iVi...

VIVOTEK is launching the IP8332-C, the first compact bullet-style model with cable management functionality. As an extension of the best-in-class, bullet-style VIVOTEK IP8332, the IP8332-C is designed for outdoor applications with a mounting bracket for cable management, which further strengthens its robustness.  Equipped with a 1-Megapixel sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30 fps, VIVOTEK IP8332-C camera delivers excellent image quality with fine details captured. In addi...

Background As criminal activities become more and more sophisticated, constant upgrades for surveillance technology are imperative. For a local police station and City Hall in Halle, Belgium, it was no exception. In order to meet numerous complex technical specs and requirements for this city surveillance project, many different types of cameras were sought after. Some of the challenges facing the VIVOTEK teams and system integrator included varying lighting conditions at the station, from diml...

Sama College has deployed high-performance security network cameras from VIVOTEK Background Founded in 2004, Sama Technical and Vocational Training College is affiliated with Islamic Azad University, one of Iran’s premier institutions of higher learning. As part of the University‘s branch spreads throughout the cities on the west side of Kermanshah, there has been a pressing need for the College to expand and enhance its infrastructure as rapidly as possible in or...

VIVOTEK is launching FD8131, a compact, bandwidth-efficient megapixel fixed dome with a 3-12 mm vari-focal lens designed for indoor applications. Equipped with a 1-megapixel sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30 fps, VIVOTEK FD8131 camera delivers excellent image quality with fine detail. In addition to high-resolution video, the FD8131 offers a vari-focal lens, which provides users the freedom to adjust the field of view in accordance with their application and installation envi...

VIVOTEK is launching FD8131, a compact, bandwidth-efficient megapixel fixed dome with a 3 -12 mm vari-focal lens designed for indoor applications   Equipped with a 1-Megapixel sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30 fps, VIVOTEK FD8131 camera delivers excellent image quality with fine details captured. In addition to high-resolution videos, the FD8131 offers a vari-focal lens, which provides users the freedom to adjust the field of view in accordance with their applications an...

VIVOTEK is launching the FE8172/72V, its first 5-Megapixel fisheye camera, for both indoor and outdoor applications.   Equipped with 5-Megapixel CMOS sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1080p up to 30 fps and a 1.05 mm fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view or 360° surround view, VIVOTEK FE8172/72V camera is able to not only eliminate blind spots but also provide the greatest coverage with the finest details. “We are launching a series of 5-Megapixel solutions this year, sta...

During live demo participants had a chance to appreciate the easy installation of Axxon Smart PRO AxxonSoft, a leading developer of open physical security information management platform and intelligent video management software, and Vivotek, one of the largest manufacturers of IP cameras and video surveillance equipment, held a joint presentation of their solutions on 13 June in Cologne, Germany. The day started off with a presentation from Mr. Stefan Savoliy, General Direc...

Melter installed 50 Vivotek network cameras on its premises Background Melter S.A. de C.V. (Corporation) located in Monterrey, México manufactures water cooled components for the steel industry. Founded in 1990, Melter has quickly grown as an international exporter of water cooled components, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, formed heads and heat recuperators. Over 60% of Melter’s production is exported to the USA, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and Sou...

Taipei Metro deployed Vivotek MD7560 network cameras Background Public safety, incident management, risk reduction and access to clear evidence - today’s transit authorities face many challenges. Metro systems are commonly deployed in cities, urban agglomerations and metropolitan areas to transport large numbers of people at high frequency. Some of the busiest metro systems in the world, just to name a few, include New York City Subway, Shanghai Metro, London Undergroun...

The outstanding HD surveillance security products were recognised at the Secutech 2012 Expert jury and international visitors choose 16 winning products. The first ever industry award to recognise outstanding HD surveillance security products was held recently at the Secutech 2012 show in Taiwan. Secutech is Asia’s largest international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire and safety industry sectors. Organised by Messe Frankfurt N...

VIVOTEK iViewer is a mobile application (app) designed to run on mobile devices, allowing for remote, off-site monitoring. With support for network cameras managed by centralised management software (CMS) ST7501 or VAST, the application enables the user to access and live view the footage on a smart phone or a tablet computer. Cameras can also be accessed independently without the need for a server running CMS. "It is an excellent time to introduce a new logo and pricing," said William Ku, Dire...

VIVOTEK's IP8362 camera, part of the VIVOTEK SUPREME series, was selected for the project Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a state-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Among the world’s largest corporations, the company was ranked #272 in the Fortune Global 500 listing for 2011. Recently, BPCL embarked on a surveillance project as part of the organisation’s initiative to restructure the internal surveillance system. Pri...

VIVOTEK is launching the world’s smallest network-based fixed dome camera, FD8136, at a size of 90 mm in diameter with an installation time of less than 120 seconds. Equipped with a 1-Megapixel sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1280x800 at 30 fps, VIVOTEK FD8136 supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, which drastically reduces file sizes and conserves valuable network bandwidth. MPEG-4 and MJPEG compatibility enables the user to transmit video streams in any of th...

The award-winning FE8171V is the first and foremost fisheye camera from VIVOTEK. Equipped with a 3.1-Megapixel sensor and a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount), the FE8171V conveniently eliminates blind spots and provides a field of view 8x wider than a standard VGA camera. With cutting-edge image processing, hemispherical images captured from the FE8171V can be converted into conventional rectilinear projection for viewing...

The award-winning FE8171V is the first and foremost fisheye camera from VIVOTEK. Equipped with a 3.1-Megapixel sensor and a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount), the FE8171V conveniently eliminates blind spots and provides a field of view 8x wider than a standard VGA camera. With cutting-edge image processing, hemispherical images captured from the FE8171V can be converted into conventional rectilinear projection for viewing...

VIVOTEK has released two new mounting accessories, AM-516 and AM-517, to allow for easier and more flexible mounting of its dome camera series. The AM-516 is compatible with the FD8162, part of the SUPREME series with 1080p, full HD viewing resolution at 30 frames per second (ftp). It allows the fixed dome camera to be mounted to the AM-211 L-Bracket for wall installation as well as standard 4” or 4 11/16” electrical backboxes. The AM-517 is compatible with the 1-Megapixel dome cam...