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 ONVIF to establish an open global interface standard for network video productsONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) puts interoperability and ease of implementation in focus in its work to establish an open global interface standard for network video products. The core technology chosen for the ONVIF specification, Web Services, enables efficient development of conformant products."Web Services is a modern technology with several capabilities that make it ideal for implementatio...

The production of electric power by photovoltaic solar panels has been steadily expanding in recent years and many systems of panels have been installed everywhere, on roofs and open fields especially. As a consequence of the value and increasing demand of these devices, theft has become an issue, and in spite of some initial protection by CCTV cameras this has so far shown to be ineffective at protecting these high value targets. To protect these installations, a simple and reliable fibre optic...

ComNet Europe of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper media transmission and networking equipment has released a unique product that transports IP video from the camera using existing coaxial cable while delivering operating power for the devices be transported back through the same coaxial cable to provide operating power for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera.This all-new product, designated the ComNet CWFE1POCOAX, eliminates the need to have a separa...

Plustek announces its data transportation breakthrough via Dual Giga Lan as well as free storage up to 1TB for smoother picture quality and simultaneous channels for live monitoring and recording.Plustek's innovative Linux embedded Standalone NVR has surpassed the current market existing transmission speed limit by adapting Dual Giga LAN. This also means that after prioritising different monitoring areas, the choice is flexible to select a relative definition quality such as 1.3 Megapi...

Theia Technologies' Image Resolution Calculator App' for iPhones is now available. It follows the launch of the Android version in late 2010. Theia's Image Resolution Calculator app' is a tool for iPhone and Android smartphones that allows users to input video surveillance parameters and provides the corresponding image resolution from the convenience of a mobile device on location. Users input the camera resolution, sensor size, lens choice and one of 3 variables - camera distance, resolution,...

 Mayflex the cabling, network and security solution distributor has been voted as the best distributorMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been voted as 'Distributor of the Year' in the Comms Expo Awards 2011. The nominees and winners of the awards were all voted for, by the readers of Netcomms Europe Magazine, who were given the chance to vote on the Netcomms website. Mayflex was picked by the majority as the best distributor, s...

 The Trade Counter at Mayflex's Birmingham HeadquartersMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has given the Trade Counter at its Birmingham Headquarters, a refresh. Customers can still order from 6am to 6pm, but now there are new product displays, far more offers available, it's easier for customers to buy a range of products on the spot, and it's been made more comfortable for customers who need to wait for their items.The Mayflex Trade Counter...

 Lenel's application supports Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices With the latest OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application, Lenel Systems International, Inc. announces support for the Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices. Previously available only on BlackBerry® smartphones, the new application meets today's growing business demands for additional choices in mobile equipme...

 HubWayH16 allows video and PTZ control up to 750 feet along with injected camera power over a single CAT-5 Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the electronic security industry, introduces the HubWayH16 Passive UTP Transceiver Hub for the integration of analogue cameras using structured cable.These hubs allow video and PTZ control up to 750 feet along with injected camera power over a single CAT-5 or higher structured cable. This 16 channel p...

 Excel Networking Solutions voted Cabling Supplier of the Year at Network Computing AwardsExcel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, has been voted as Cabling Supplier of the Year in the highly respected Network Computing Awards 2011.The Network Computing Awards, which took place on 7th April in London, have been running for 5 years and are particularly meaningful as they are voted for by the readers of Network Computing magazine - the people who use...

 American Fibertek's  91PE Series American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) demonstrated the performance value and versatility of its fibre transmission solutions for network-based physical security applications at ISC West. Included in the exhibit are state of the art IP and hybrid video fibre solutions (bridging solutions between analogue and IP) with features like 10-bit digital video transmission capability, bi-directional communications, multi-channel capacity for video with data, Ethernet an...

The new EverFocus Product Series for Mobile Applications is now available ex stock. The initial system consists of the 12-channel mobile digital video recorder EMV 1200, the 4-channel mobile digital video recorder EMV 400 and the vandal-proof outdoor minidome camera EMD 300.Main features of the two DVR models include:H.264 compression formatVariable recording speeds up to 400 (EMV 1200) / 100 (EMV 400) IPSSpecial graphic user interface design for use with small size mobile monitorsShock and vibr...

 ACC Mobile can connect to the Avigilon NVMS over any IP wireless network with Apple devices Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the introduction of Avigilon Control Center Mobile (ACC Mobile,) a new application that enables security professionals to connect to the Avigilon Control Center Network Video Management Software (NVMS) platform over any IP wireless network with Apple devices including the iPad, iPho...

 Barix Exstreamer P5 - The IP Speaker without the speaker As ISC West approaches, Barix announces that it's Audio over IP devices and contact closure interfaces are now qualified for integration into Singlewire InformaCast® solutions for professional security applications.InformaCast is a mass notification platform that allows users to simultaneously send audio streams and text messages to multiple IP phones, IP speaker end points, computer desktops and overhead paging systems. Systems...

 Mark Simmons will head the UK sales operations for Mayflex Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has appointed Mark Simmons to head up the UK sales operations in the position of Sales Director.Mark joins Mayflex from Redstone, previously Comunica, where he most recently held the position of Associate Sales Director for the Converged Solutions business. Mark was instrumental in taking the company from their cabling routes to offer an extensive p...

 Raytec supports installers of network cameras with a range of illuminators directly powered from PoE With security professionals increasingly adopting network and megapixel cameras, lighting specialists Raytec have released a new White Paper on the use of lighting with network cameras designed to fill a current knowledge gap in the industry.Every camera needs light to see and network cameras are no different. The new paper provides installers with an understanding of the need for dedicated...

 Unipart's Monitoring and Response Centre was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive, NSIUnipart Security Solutions Ltd, new Monitoring and Response Centre in Oxford was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at a ceremony which took place on 1st March, 2011."Today is a visible declaration that Unipart Security has set the highest standards of operation," said Jeff Little. "Early discussions with the NS...

Established in 1895 as a timber mill, Selco has grown from a small family owned business, to a fast growing, highly competitive, and highly respected trade only builders merchant with branches in key locations throughout Britain. Selco has expanded from twelve to twenty-eight branches across the UK, opening six new branches in the last year in major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Nottingham and London. Selco's latest warehouse stores feature comprehensive security, the foundation of which is a...

 Mayflex offers a true one-stop shop for anyone looking for a complete surveillance solutionVersion 2 of Mayflex's Security Product Guide is now available, highlighting products from the full range in Mayflex's security portfolio.In the last 6 months Mayflex has taken on board a range of new suppliers, such as Sanyo, QNAP, Netgenium and Grandstream, and the new guide highlights some of the key products from these vendors as well as those products more familiar.Mayflex's portfolio covers a b...

 Infinova's V2060 Series allows automated electronic surveillance to control an entire CCTV systemInfinova announced that the Yiwu International Commercial Centre, the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova's V2060 Series large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images within the 2 million square metre (21.5 million square feet) facility....

Closing the GapsVertical market: airportsChallenge: improve perimeter / intrusion detection / System (PIDS)Solution: OmniTrax - Senstar Country deployed: USADate of award: 4Q09Cost of airport: $ 300K USD (initial phase)Senstar contact: Jim Quick, President, Senstar Inc.SynopsisAirport security managers would agree that while 100% security at their airports is not realistic, it is critical to close the gaps in the total security environment at their facility as much as possible. The followin...

The CityCentre sees the deployment of a standardised surveillance platform designed by NAVLocated between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo Resorts on the famed Las Vegas Strip, the new CityCentre is big, even by Las Vegas standards. It features luxury hotels, residential buildings, retail and entertainment districts, a parking garage and a fire station as well as the development's centrepiece - the 61-story, 4,004-room ARIA Resort & Casino. And to help ensure the safety and security of the site,...

APS is Arizona's leading producer of electric power and the state's largest electric utility, providing reliable power with quality service at a reasonable cost for over 100 years.  APS serves over 1.1 million customers in 11 of 15 counties in Arizona.APS needs to monitor their critical infrastructure and their substations located all over the state and in areas often difficult to reach. APS already had a video surveillance system in place which was equipped with a series of thermal imaging...

QED Networks are offering all new customers a free 305 metre box of Draka's CAT5e cableQED Networks have recently been approved by Draka, the world-renowned cable manufacturer, as a distribution partner for their connectivity range.  To celebrate their new distributorship, QED Networks are offering all new customers a free 305 metre box of Draka's CAT5e cable!Matt Philp from QED Networks commented: "We are extremely happy to supply Draka cable to the UK market.  The product is exc...

Network Video Technologies' award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CCTV camera Hybrid Video™ transmission technology, has been specified by Spectre UK Ltd, at Redhill School in Arnold, Nottingham, England.Dedicated to providing a secure and safe learning environment for its pupils, staff and visitors, Redhill School's management chose Spectre UK for the design and implementation of an integrated security solution that would encompass a site-wide CCTV system, access control technology...

The project is allowing IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analogue cameras at the hospitalISO Integration, the installation arm of Rainbow CCTV, has recently completed a camera surveillance project for the Chapman Medical Centre in Orange County, California.The project is allowing newly-installed IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analogue cameras at the hospital that are still fit for purpose. ISO Integration has been able to protect its client's investm...

Vista Mini-D100 single channel mini DVRDesigned to support CCTV security consultants and specifiers, Vista has launched a new dedicated online specifier resource website.Containing a wealth of valuable information, Vista Specifier Online covers all products across the Vista range, including static cameras, fully-functional PTZ domes, DVRs, video transmission products, pan & tilt heads, keyboard controllers, monitors, IR lighting, cables and connectors, and much more.Whether for use within te...

The Southend University Hospital project goes beyond simple CCTV surveillanceMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of a successful project at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust creating the largest MOBOTIX all digital, hi-res CCTV system within any NHS facility to help protect over a million people.The solution designed and implemented by Check Your Security Ltd (CYS), a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, replaces an aging ana...

HDcctv-compliant CCTVs, DVRs, IP streamers, monitors, etc are added to the HDcctv Compliant Products ListThe HDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promulgate technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that it has ratified the HDcctv compliance certification programme. The certification programme consists of a suite of standards documents that describe the requirements, methodology, compliance test process and test spec...

Mirasys X-Series supports CCTV monitoring across the Council's disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructureMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced that Bedford Borough Council has implemented Mirasys X-Series to support CCTV monitoring across its disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructure. The solution streams video footage and still images of Bedford Borough Hall from analogue, IP and HD cameras via fibre optic and WiFi links to one central...