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  Panasonic's new AG-3DA1 3D camera is quite cheaper, lightweight and advanced compared to earlier 3D cameras Visitors to the Panasonic stand D102 were able to see themselves displayed live in Full-HD 3D via the AG-3DA1 integrated broadcast camera and 1080p Full-HD professional 3D plasma display TH-85VX200W."3D technology is a hot topic at the moment and we believe 3D has a strong future," said Brennan Peyton, General Manager, Panasonic System Networks imaging group. "Th...

Kiwi Semiconductor will develop new analogue system-on-chip for advanced CCTV and IP camera solutionsKiwi Semiconductor Ltd., a developer of analogue semiconductor solutions used in security cameras and emerging applications, announced the completion of a successful capital raising totalling $1.75 million New Zealand Dollars.The Funding round was lead by Movac Ltd. and included K One W One Limited, NZVIF (Seed Fund) Limited and Lewis Holdings Ltd., lead by David Levene."Growing the overall...

   Ronnie Pennington joined Altronix as National Accounts Manager and would help in strengthening customer support Altronix announced the creation of a National Accounts Manager position that enables the company to best support its expanding line of systems-based power products. The company has tapped security industry veteran Ronnie Pennington to join Altronix in this position. "The addition of Ronnie as National Accounts Manager will help Altronix better serve our expanding clie...

 Geutebruck Southern Africa is seeking system integrator partners for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and other countries Geutebruck now has a new African subsidiary, Geutebruck Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd based in Meyersdal near Johannesburg in South Africa.  Managed by Charles Volschenk, who has returned to his native land after a spell as Geutebruck's international sales director, this is now the sales office for sub-Saharan Africa and will provide technical support for local partners acros...

 World's highest hotel - Shanghai Park Hyatt is home to the highest luxury restaurant located on the 93rd floorEverything about the Shanghai World Financial Centre in Pudong Shanghai, China challenges the limits of high-rise building construction. Located at Shanghai Lujiazui, in the burgeoning Pudong district, the building has already achieved more than 30 world-class certifications, and become a local landmark and an international sensation. Johnson Controls is proud to have pla...

  CamVu500 camera has power over ethernet which allows power and data transmission with the same cable  Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be showcasing its new CamVu500 IP camera at Intersec 2011, which features Integrated Camera Recording, an in-built enterprise video server and significantly, has been designed with Closed IPTV the next step in IP video security - firmly in mind. The latest, and most sophisticated addition, to the popular CamVu range provides excellent low l...

  Dedicated Micros' closed IPTV version of SD advanced will be launched at Intersec 2011, Dubai Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be launching a Closed IPTV version of its SD Advanced at Intersec 2011 in Dubai, allowing this extremely powerful hybrid DVR/NVR to be specified as a pivotal element of the next generation of deterministic, zero configuration, IP video security.With the SD Advanced Closed IPTV model all that is required to implement this leap in video surveillance techn...

  Infra Red CCTV cameras capture high quality images inside the bat caves where there is no scope for natural light In possibly the world's most remote installation, Raytec IR illuminators have been deployed deep in the remote bat caves of the Mulu National Park, Borneo, in a specialist eco surveillance project directed by Charles Tomas, CEO and Principal Security Adviser of CTG Security Matrix.The IR lights capture high quality images of the jungle wildlife in absolute darkness in the...

   DESKO has chosen HID Global's RFID module for mobile border control identity checking system HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.  Jointly developed with  Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a...

  HDcctv will show a strong trend in the video surveillance market as predicted by IMS ResearchThe HDcctv Alliance was formed in 2009, with the core objective being to develop and manage the definition of an open standard for the transmission of high definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) using industry standard coaxial cable. HDcctv technology is built upon the HD-SDI standard pioneered in the professional broadcast market.In terms of sales, 2010 was a muted year for HDcctv bra...

 Leading UK monitoring stations recommend the REDWALL range for intrusion detection solutions Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, will be showcasing its range of REDWALL products at Intersec 2011 including REDSCAN, the award winning innovative laser scan detector, and its new perimeter protection offering Fibre SenSys.REDWALL has been the market leader in outdoor PIR sensors for use in CCTV systems for over 10 years. Their rugged design and unrivalled detection capability have ma...

 Fluidmesh 2200 mesh network spans across an area of a square mile covering all the downtown Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department sought to install a city-wide video surveillance system. However, they needed one with extraordinary flexibility to avoid interference issue with its existing Wi-Fi system.Solution:"By using a direct line of site, Fluidmesh allowed us greater flexibility to place our cameras and repeaters where we needed them to be," said Birmingham Police C...

 To face harsh wind and cold weather was the greatest challenge for in-campus surveillance security system SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for the Western Wyoming Community College parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them were very harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras.Challenge:The cameras needed to be mounted on existing light poles lo...

Dedicated Micros will be showcasing its Closed IPTV products at Intersec 2011CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using the Intersec 2011 exhibition in Dubai (16 - 18 January 2011) to showcase its Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution to prospective customers from across the Middle East region and to unveil a wide range of Closed IPTV compatible products.The award-winning, zero configuration, Closed IPTV has been brought to market by Dedi...

 HubWay UTP Transceivers provide long distance video surveillance solution in a metro complex in ChicagoWhen Altronix designed their HubWay UTP Transceivers, the objective was to provide an integrated system solution to send high quality video over long distances via structured cable. Since their introduction, Altronix HubWay Series has quickly gained traction for video surveillance applications in large multi-use complexes and campus applications where cameras are deployed over long d...

 Low light CCTV surveillance test was successfully completed at the seminar event at Rutland Golf Club, Lincolnshire Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC has demonstrated its expanding range of innovative low light CCTV systems at a special night time test and seminar event. CBC organised it to answer one of the industry's most difficult questions: how do you obtain good surveillance images at night?Attended by an invited audience of installers, consultants, distributers, end users a...

  Mayflex, an IP specialist distributer strengthens its Physical Security Division by recruiting Sales DirectorGary joins Mayflex from Norbain, where over a 20 year period he led strategic and major account development teams and was involved in many major account and project wins. Gary joins the business on January 4th 2011, managing the current Mayflex security sales team recently boosted by the recruitment of Neil Jeffrey and Steve Green. He will be responsible for developing th...

 SIA's New Product Showcase (NPS) has expanded the number of product categories to 30 For more than three decades, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The number of categories in which products may be entered has been expanded for 2011 to nearly 30 to reflect technological changes in the security industry. Judging panels composed of industry experts will select winners in each of these categories and will present the Judges' Choice Award and...

 Paul Taylor, Samsung Techwin's new Access Control Business Development Manager for UK and IrelandSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Paul Taylor as its Access Control Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland. Paul, whose career in the electronic security industry spans eighteen years, has for the last two and a half years worked for ACT (Access Control Technology) where he was Sales Manager. He has previously performed sales roles within the access control divisions of Sie...

 David Thompson to essay the role of vice president of engineering at Aimetis CorporationAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that it has named David Thompson to serve as vice president of engineering.Thompson has more than 25 years of experience in software development working at a variety of high-tech firms. Most recently, he was senior director of engineering excellence at Blue Coat Systems, where he led the continuous quality improve...

  Chris Harper has joined SANYO CCTV division as a business development manager along with Mike Cole Mike Cole's career in the electronic security industry spans over 25 years and includes spells at Grundig, Siemens Building Technologies and most recently, Sony, where he was Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland.Chris Harper has worked in the electronic security industry for over 20 years and joins SANYO from Security Manufacturing Ltd where he was Key Account Manager. He has...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organisations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

  Surveon's camera and NVR combine together to deliver true megapixel solutions Megapixel video surveillance solution provider Surveon has announced its new 3 megapixel network cameras and enterprise hardware RAID NVRs which will be highlighted at Intersec Dubai, 2011. The new H.264 megapixel cameras, featuring Sony IMX series high-sensitivity sensors, include Box, Bullet and Dome models with high-demand features such as: IR Illumination, Day/Night functions, IP66, WDR, Motorized Lense...

 Gallagher will install smart card readers and Sagem biometric readers at the Phnom Penh International AirportGallagher Security has been awarded the contract to provide an integrated security solution for Cambodia's Phnom Penh International Airport.Business Development Manager, Ian Meadows, confirms, "Gallagher has secured the multi-door project and will work with Channel Partners AES Group Ltd and Comin Khmere to install SmartCard readers and Sagem biometric readers in the...

  AD Group's CEO Mike Newton and his racing teammate Thomas Erdos awarded with the individual Le Mans Series LMP2 driver trophies ©Jean-Michel Le Meur/DDPICCTV specialist AD Group announces that its CEO, and long-term racing driver, Mike Newton has been awarded an individual Le Mans Series LMP2 driver trophy, alongside teammate and co-driver Tommy Erdos. Newton took to the stage last Friday evening, with Erdos, at a glittering awards ceremony held in the imposing library of t...

 The video surveillance system at the bridge uses Fluidmesh 1100 and Pelco Spectra IV IP camerasThe ramps of the Vietnam Memorial Bridge, which crosses the James River in Richmond, Virginia, are quick to freeze over in winter. As part of the Pocahontas Parkway linking Interstates 95 and 295, the bridge provides a Southern bypass of Richmond and accommodates an especially heavy volume of traffic.Challenge:Transurban Group, which runs the tolls and maintenance for the Vietnam Memorial Bridge...

 The Army in Fort Richardson, Alaska needed surveillance at an abandoned Cold War Nike Missile siteDick Powell, who oversees physical security for the Fort Richardson Army, was tasked with providing protection for the historic Nike Missile property, which also serves as a communication site for several infrastructure assets for the city of Anchorage. Continuous surveillance of both the upper and lower sections of the site during all lighting and weather conditions was needed. Powell turned...

 Dallmeier helps the town of Looe benefit from a high-quality CCTV system with a limited budgetDallmeier's innovative approach to CCTV provision in the Cornish town of Looe is demonstrating that the benefits of a high-quality, monitored system are even within the reach of smaller towns with limited budgets.Looe is a busy seaside town and fishing port built around a harbour and river in south-east Cornwall. It has a population of about 5,000 and its main business is summer tourism, although...

 In just six decades, the IKEA furnishing store has grown from a small Swedish company into a global retail businessThe IKEA sites in the Czech cities of Prague and Brno recently modernised their video security systems and are now equipped with state-of-the-art technology by German manufacturer Dallmeier.Within merely six decades, the IKEA furnishing store has grown from a small company in the south Swedish town of Smaland into a global retail business around the world. The c...

  Avigilon has installed HD megapixel video surveillance systems at various centres under Halifax Regional Facility Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems,announced that the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System on the ferry transit system, at several recreation centers, and at a metro transit service garage to protect its critical assets. The Avigilon HD Surveillance Sys...