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The University of East Anglia (UEA) was an early adopter of IP video surveillance in 2005. Milestone partner Check Your Security (CYS) brought together a number of standalone CCTV systems into one single IP-based monitoring system that is proving capable of growing with the university.    The university’s security system was centralised by using Milestone XProtect® Enterprise as the video management platform. A total of 90 existing analogue cameras were brought into the Mil...

LILIN's IP video solutions can reduce costs dramatically The brief One of the biggest fashion franchise chain stores based in Taiwan wanted an  IP video system for managing store window displays. The Headquarters of the chain stores is located in Taipei. Therefore, managing each window display by visiting each store became a time consuming task. The challenge There are two challenges (1) limited bandwidth available and (2) managing 300 sites’ video at HQ. Each si...

The SightTracker solves the challenge of an operator trying to manually locate a target outdoors using a PTZ camera SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightTracker® pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller with Videotec’s ULISSE line of positioning devices. The integration gives users an accurate and cost-effective video security solution for comprehensive detection, tracking and as...

Founded in 1911, StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent aviation service businesses. StandardAero specialises in maintenance, repair and overhaul for commercial, air transport, military, business and general aviation, industrial aircraft and helicopters. Its 4,000 employees located in 26 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia serve customers from more than 80 different countries. StandardAero is always looking for a better way to provide excellent servic...

Every second counts Over a million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of cargo go through the bustling Port of Bangkok each year. This harbour in Thailand's capital city has become a major centre of commerce in the political and economic organisation called Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thailand supplies south east Asian nations with items such as rice, timber, and produce. As result, every minute that goods spend at the Port of Bangkok is of critical importance. Thus, the Po...

Operators at the traffic monitoring centre belonging to the Southern Bavaria autobahn authority need to have the traffic situation in view at all times, whatever the weather conditions. They need to see clearly even when it’s raining, snowing and when the air is heavily polluted so in autumn 2011 the authority started and extended trial using an Argus high speed pan & tilt system from Geutebruck. This was installed on the A9 not far from Allianz-Arena near Munich. Here the autobahn has...

Oncam, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.The Evolution ExD camera range has been designed specifically for operation in potentially explosive locations, as well as harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, such as on an oil rig or gas production facility. For example, traditional surveillance cameras ha...

In the highly competitive world of motor sport a video system is now a vital aid to saving time and getting ahead. Besides fast vehicles and skilled drivers, a winning team also needs ultra efficient pit stops. There is little point in gaining precious seconds on the race track if they are then lost in the pits because workshop procedures are not as fine-tuned as the car. This is why the Black Falcon GT3 team which is based at the German Nürburgring circuit uses a Geutebruck mobile video sy...

GA is the primary distributor in the Caribbean region for a wide range of innovative solution manufacturers MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA, a leading value-added supplier based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless in...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Live Viewer Express™ family of video surveillance IP-camera viewing applications. This affordable software family is designed for individuals and small companies that require an IP-camera viewing system to monitor video surveillance cameras within their network. The application is easy on system resources, keeping it fast, light, and versatile enough to meet the needs of vie...

All products in the LILIN IP camera range are now compatible with Heitel Video Gateway products LILIN have announced the complete integration of the Heitel Video Gateway series of professional digital video transmission and recording systems with all LILIN IP cameras. This integration will allow users of both LILIN and HeiTel products to create security solutions for professional video surveillance and alarm management. The entire LILIN IP camera range can now be used with He...

On November 12th, Accellion announced a significant upgrade to its Mobile File Sharing platform that solves many of the major issues surrounding BYOD and ad-hoc file sharing platforms such as Dropbox and Skydrive.   Accellion launched the first products in its class to bring together enterprise content silos to make it much easier to find and use content spread across multiple systems. The new product also delivers secure mobile file sharing and collaboration that takes advantage of...

Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) GmbH has launched its new range of full HD Ganz IP Network Video Recorders (NVRs). Offering four or eight channels, the NVRs provide 1080p high definition quality images along with a free app and CMS software allowing images to be displayed remotely, quickly and easily in quad or full-screen on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. Supplied in a space saving compact profile, the new Ganz IP NVR recorders work seamlessly with CBC’s...

The Whitegate Health Centre, a new NHS Primary Care Centre located in Blackpool, Lancashire, was opened to the public in September 2009. Eric Wright Construction was the primary building contractor responsible for the project and its Facilities Management division was selected to manage all aspects of the buildings security and general maintenance. The Primary Care Centre was built as part of a wider NHS initiative to bring non emergency / surgical health services such as x-ray, physiotherapy,...

Established in 1923, Solheim Lutheran Home in Los Angeles is a non-profit nursing home that provides assisted living for seniors. Solheim Lutheran Home spans over two and one half acres and is home to residents from all walks of life, from former teachers to a World War II fighter pilot.Solheim Lutheran Home is a busy place. Licensed charge nurses are on duty 24/7 here and look after nearly 200 residents. They required a surveillance camera to help keep an eye on the residents. They had several...

QNAP Security recently announced the newest high-end Linux-based VioStor NVR VS-12164U-RP Pro for the enterprise segment with the capability of handling inputs simultaneously from up to a maximum of 64 megapixel cameras. Featuring the powerful Quad-core Intel® Xeon® E3 Processor and ECC DDR3 memory, this new model delivers high performance at a throughput rate of 450 Mbps to ensure stable recording and smooth playback of multiple megapixel cameras. The large storage capacity of up to 48...

Samsung has introduced a scaleable ‘building block’ network video recording system designed to uncomplicate the process of specifying a video storage solution large enough to meet immediate requirements, but which can be easily expanded if needed in the future. Samsung’s new ONVIF compliant SRN-1000 NVR provides up to 24TB of on-board video storage capacity and there is the potential of an additional 24TB of storage via two external e-Sata direct storage devices. An unlimited...

The one million plus visitors to the four day Tall Ships Festival which took place at Dublin Docks in August  2012 were kept safe with the help of a crowd control video surveillance system designed and installed by electronic security specialist installers, Wired-Up Security Solutions.45 tall ships took part in the festival which was estimated to have generated over 30 million Euros for the local community. In addition to getting a close look at the ships, visitors were also able to enjoy a...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Bosch Security System's rugged, reliable MIC Series pan-tilt zoom cameras have weathered harsh environmental conditions for nearly a decade, giving visitors to Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) an insight into the otherwise inaccessible world of Scotland's coastal wildlife. Plymouth-based Outersight (UK) Ltd specialises in designing wildlife observation systems for remote and hazardous locations. Managing Director, Peter Barlow has been working with the SSC for more than 10 years and desi...

CCTV Distributor Videcon - exclusive distributor of the Concept Pro range - has announced that its flagship DVR is now integrated with Remote Monitoring Stations using the Sentinel Plus monitoring platform from Monitor Computer Systems Ltd. Videcon brought the first Concept Pro Remote Monitoring DVR to the market in 2007,  followed by the VXH264 in 2011. Since launch it has won many installers over for its ease of installation and use, and it is now  compatible with the ‘Sentine...

TKH Security Solutions announced the release of two new video encoders, the C620E and S620E, now offering dual H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG 4, and/or MJPEG streaming in addition to ONVIF Profile S compatibility. Each encoder is optimised for a specific security application and their multistreaming capability streamlines IP migration paths in existing CCTV systems. Reuse the legacy infrastructure The C620E and S620E video encoders can integrate into any existing CCTV system to allow users to benefit fro...

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing Series Protection, the fastest responding series type surge suppression available in the industry. This patent-pending technology provides instantaneous protection of security and surveillance AV systems from damaging surges and is available in a newly introduced family of power distribution units. Series Protection was designed with robust non-sacrificial circuitry that ensures system reliability. It also helps ensure noise-free AV systems by protecting...

Surveon, the megapixel solutions provider, and Digifort, a leading developer of IP video management software, recently announced that Surveon megapixel cameras will be fully integrated with Digifort System to deliver cutting-edge solutions, guaranteeing high performance, reliability and scalability. Surveon offers a full line of megapixel cameras and enterprise iSCSI/SAS video storage subsystems designed for megapixel surveillance applications. Certified by Digifort, Surveon provides full-featu...

Bosch Security Systems introduces its first wave of products for small- to medium-sized security applications with the Advantage Line Launch seminar at Novotel Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. The launch is organised by Bosch Security Systems and its partners – An Phat and DTN, two local authorised distributors for Bosch Advantage Line in Vietnam. The event attracted more than 100 participants comprising contractors, consultants, installers, retailers and end-users. The event introduced a complet...

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing non-sacrificial, non-degrading surge protection for its most advanced power monitoring and management products to date. The company’s patent-pending Series Protection™ technology is now available in new models of RackLink Power Management products. The RackLink™ suite of products features extensive monitoring and preemptive support functions to provide installers with flexible, intelligent power monitoring and management for security and...

The LILIN and Control4® integration provides a smart, convenient and efficient home solution for the user LILIN recently announced their integration with Control4®, a leading provider of personalised automation and control solutions. This integration means users benefiting from the advantages of automation systems can now control LILIN IP products from the same software platform that controls other appliances in their home or business. The entire LILIN IP product rang...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented new fixed network cameras in the robust and successful AXIS P13 Series. By bringing in the latest technology, including Lightfinder, the cameras offer greatly improved image quality and enhanced processing performance. The new AXIS P13 Network Cameras, available in indoor and outdoor-ready models, are suitable for numerous applications, including low light conditions. The new technology makes these cameras great i...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently announced a series of sleek, intelligent, affordable and vandal-resistant HDTV-quality indoor fixed mini domes for surveillance in retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. Measuring only 4” x 2”, the new IP cameras in the AXIS M30 Series include AXIS M3004-V with up to HDTV 720p and 1 MP resolution and AXIS M3005-V with up to HDTV 1080p. The low-profile surveillance cameras will be on display at next...

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VRs Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past. Intransa, the physical security infrastructure and services company, marks the first implementation of 3VRs Video Intelligence...