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 IMS Research suggest do it yourself video surveillance market set for high growthIn 2010, the European consumer and DIY video surveillance equipment market was estimated to be worth over $100 million, according to a new report from IMS Research. The region is forecast to grow at a similar rate to the Americas market; however, the competitive environment within Europe could offer branded suppliers a significant opportunity to capture market share from local unbranded equipment vendors....

  Data privacy in video surveillance by artec technologies AG More and more frequently, unlawful video surveillance keeps making headlines – in recent months as well. Just last week, the Administrative Court in Hannover, Germany, denounced police video surveillance as unlawful. And in February of this year, the chief data privacy ombudsman of the State of Hamburg criticized the wide-spread video surveillance in the shopping centers of a well-known concern as illegal. The company...

  COMPRION already offering GCF conformance test cases for LTE USAT terminal testingCOMPRION has recently launched LTE USAT test bench contains all test cases (TCs) specified  by  3GPP TSG CT6 for LTE USAT, which have been selected by GCF in the new work item (WI) 137 for USAT interworking with E-UTRA/EPC Rel-8.COMPRION is known for its timely delivery of test benches based on official test standards. The LTE USAT test bench, part of the COMPRION SIMfony LTE solution, wa...

 IndigoVision's IP video surveillance solution secures mining complex on French island of GuadeloupeIndigoVision’s integrated IP Video surveillance solution is being used to ensure the safety, security and smooth operation of a remote mining complex on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.The mine is operated by Sablières de Guadeloupe and uses a surface mining process to extract up to 2m tonnes of sand, gravel and other aggregates for the construction industry per...

Known in Germany as ‘Water with a star' the naturally sparkling Gerolsteiner mineral water is a premium brand product with a world-wide market. It comes from the Eifel area of Germany where the volcanic geology provides the natural carbonic acid and dolomite rock which give the water its sparkle, high mineral content and unique flavour. Gerolsteiner Brunnen's approach to security is pretty unique too as its latest security concept has dispensed with routine video recording and instead...

  Francesco Della Mora, Comnet Europe Ltd. Regional Sales Manager for Southern EuropeComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, the leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Francesco Della Mora as Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe. With growing sales Della Mora will be responsible for establishing and managing the company’s relationships with its key customers in the region. Francesco Della Mora was EMEA Re...

With PRemote-HD, Dallmeier has developed a special method that enables the transmission of HDTV streams even at low bandwidths. PRemote-HD is a method developed by Dallmeier that uses transcoding to enable the transmission of HD and megapixel streams even at low bandwidths. PRemote-HD is particularly useful for locations where images need to be recorded at highest quality but have only a low-bandwidth network available, for example DSL networks with a 128 kbit upload.As opposed to standard trans...

  Hikvision network cameras ranked first at the 2011 IMS Research Results show For two consecutive years, Hikvision was recognized as the No. 1 worldwide supplier of DVRs by IMS Research ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2011'. Of particular note, for the very first time, Hikvision was ranked No. 7 in the category of network cameras. In terms of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, Hikvision moved up from last year's fifth position to No. 4 f...

 The SightLogix SightSensor is now integrated with Panasonic's Network Video Recorder for improved surveillanceSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics cameras for perimeter security applications, has announced compatibility between its SightSensor® automated outdoor detection cameras and Panasonic's i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The integrated system enables end users and integrators to deploy a seamless outdoor video security solution. "Pan...

  QNAP NAS products placed at the top of NAS chart in German CHIP magazine QNAP Systems, Inc. is delighted to announce that 4 of its Turbo NAS lineup were included in the top 5 list of the July 2011 issue of CHIP Magazine, Germany, among which the TS-239 Pro II topped the chart."It is tremendous honour to be affirmed by one of the most influential technology magazines from Germany," said Meiji Chang, CEO of QNAP Systems, Inc. On the NAS chart, the QNAP TS-112, TS-239 Pro...

  ADT locks down door-entry systems with BPT ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that BPT Security Systems UKwill be a chosen partner for video and audio door entry systems supplied by ADT. The new partnership came into force in 2011 and covers the UK and EMEA region. BPT Security Systems has been a long-standing partner of ADT, supplying bespoke and high-end door entry systems for specialist applications and la...

  MOBOTIX CCTV technology is ideal for St. Nicholas church, one of the oldest within the UK Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at the parish of St. Nicholas, one of the UK's oldest churches, that has deployed CCTV technology to protect against theft and vandalism while offering access to special services via the internet. The parish of St. Nicholas extends around the northern edge of the...

 Selecting the optimum power supply for a system is critical to an installation  When it comes to selecting power supplies, knowledge is power. Determining the power requirements of every systems product, taking into account their integration with one another is critical to ensure that you are selecting and installing the power solutions most appropriate for your installation. Such information will enable you to select the power supplies that will be required to keep your security sys...

  Intelligent Remote Monitoring Platform by Xtralis and HeiTelXtralis™, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, today announced the acquisition of Germany-based HeiTel Digital Video GmbH. This acquisition enhances significantly Xtralis' position as the premium manufacturer of video surveillance and central monitoring solutions globally."The Intelligent Remote Monitoring market is one of the fastest growing se...

With the VKC-13100/IR-2810 eneo is expanding its range of bullet cameras by a compact model (further versions in this housing are currently in preparation). 650 TV lines horizontal resolution, switchable IR cut filter for full day/night operability and 40 integrated 850 nm LEDs with a maximum illumination range of 50 metres are among the major features of this series. The housing has an IP68 protection rating allowing full operational use in adverse weather conditions. Extremely practical: f...

   Ingersoll Rand supplies PegaSys CEM systems to CEM Systems  Ingersoll Rand has announced a new link-up to supply its PegaSys electronic locking system to CEM Systems to complement their existing integrated access control and security management solutions. PegaSys provides a wireless intelligent, cost effective and quick way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. It provides a simple solution to...

 Advance access system for Spanish healthcare by SALTO SystemsThe brand new University Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, Barcelona's most up-to-date health care facility, has chosen SALTO Systems XS4 smart access control system to provide advanced security management.One of Spain's newest and ‘greenest' hospitals, Sant Joan Reus has been jointly designed by the architects' studios Corea & Moran and Pich-Aguilera, specialists in hospital architecture. The hospital, which has 460 bed...

Aerodrom Ljubljana, which operates Jože Punik Ljubljana Airport, has long term plans for it to become the aviation hub for the whole region. With Slovenia's entry into the EU and admission to Schengen in 2007 came the need to increase airport capacity. In the first stage of a two-stage project, the existing passenger terminal (T1) has been renovated and a whole new 6,000 square metre storey added. The extra space together with four new jetways now facilitate the separation of Schengen and non-Sc...

A total of ten products providing a comprehensive programme for IP-based video surveillance is offered by the new F Series from eneo. In addition to IP cameras and recorders the F Series offers four different network dome models: two fixed domes with full day/night functionality and two extremely compact mini-domes for discrete surveillance solutions. All four models are ONVIF compatible.The FXD-1001/IR and FXD-1002/IR IP Fixed Domes are day/night models with a retractable infrared cut filter an...

ADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, launches a joint promotion with Optex, a leading manufacturerof detectors, on the AX-TFR wireless beam products. Throughout May and June, ADI will be offering free batteries for the 60m AX-200TF and AX-200TFRTI range to all installers. "Optex has seen a dramatic increase in demand for active beams last year as installers of external detection systems insisted upon improved performance and cost efficien...

The new mechatronic Secvest 2WAY wireless additional door locks from ABUS Security-Center offer even more effective protection from unwanted visitors: They provide huge mechanical resistance of over a ton against intruders while the alarm system already raises the alarm. The various ABUS wireless and hybrid alarm systems can also be conveniently activated and deactivated using the Secvest 2WAY wireless additional door locks. Electronic alarm detectors with active intruder protectionEven when the...

 Dealing with rising airport security threats  demand more innovative solutions   With the rise in large security threats since the commencement of this century, security of airports has become paramount. Looking into this issue Ashley Smith, BSIA (British Security industry Association) Civil Aviation Security Section Chairman, explains how a mix of properly interfaced security systems working in conjunction with monitoring and response staff offers a cost...

NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response NICE Systems Ltd. today introduced NICE Situator for public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response. NICE will d...

  Mirasys expands in Europe so as to ease relations with clients Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has today announced the opening of local offices in France and the Benelux region. As the latest strand to the company's aggressive global expansion strategy, which has seen offices open in the Gulf, German, Baltic, Indian, Italian, Thai and North American markets over the past 12 months, this move forms part of Mirasy...

  SALTO Systems sponsors ECCA conference & exhibition 2011 held in Bristol SALTO Systems were one of the corporate sponsors of the annual European Campus Card Association (ECCA) conference held this year at the University of West England, Bristol 12th & 13th June 2011.Fifty countries were represented among the delegates attending the conference and exhibition, which did its usual excellent job of bringing together a variety of campus card professionals from a wide arr...

The iPhone App "Dallmeier Mobile Video Center" enables the mobile access to Dallmeier systems (DVR, NVR, server, cameras) with an iPhone. You can conveniently access live images as well as the corresponding recordings on the go. Special transcoding prepares the images for ideal display on the iPhone and ensures a high frame rate at the same time. The Dallmeier App has the typical iPhone intuitive operation including multi-touch zoom. Separate settings for 3G and Wifi operation can...

Available from UK/Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Limited is the new Fujinon DV10x8SA-1/SA1 telephoto zoom for long range, high image quality surveillance. Introduced at IFSEC 2011, the new ½ inch format DV10x8SA-1/SA1 is the latest in the Fujinon DV Series of varifocal lenses designed to meet the needs of today's 1/3 and ½ inch format 3 megapixel C and CS mount cameras.Employing Fujinon's Aspheric Technology (AT) the DV10x8SA-1/SA1 offers high quality optical performance, with cle...

 Paul Andre de Jong new management board member at Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG will boost the company's international statusEffective 1st June 2011, Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG has appointed Mr Paul Andre de Jong as a new management board member responsible for the "Expansion" division. Paul de Jong has been working in the CCTV business for many years. He has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of production, sales and marketing gained in different businesses. 1999 - 2006, Mr...

 Migrating from analogue to HD surveillance solutions  Globally, the video surveillance market has been slow to move beyond its analogue origins. Many analogue technologies or first generation network video management systems installed in the last decade are now aging, becoming less reliable and unable to deliver the quality and coverage most security professionals demand. Increasing video quality using these older solutions requires an unmanageably large number of...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...