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Quantum’s award-winning StorNext® has become the platform of choice for storing and managing video, having been developed specifically for intelligence, military reconnaissance, security and surveillance applications. StorNext 6 advanced data management As part of its continued commitment to enabling improved video surveillance through a better storage platform, Quantum will showcase StorNext 6, the major new StorNext® release. Launched in April 2017, StorNext 6 adds new advanced...

Blink, the affordable, wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring system that runs on 2 AA batteries for 2 years, announces that the Blink Amazon Alexa skill and their IFTTT (If This Then That) service integration is now operational in the UK. Blink customers will now have the ability to control their home security system with voice alone via Amazon Alexa enabled devices and connect their Blink systems to other smart home devices through IFTTT. Blink HD video monitoring system Blink is a...

EET Group, Europe´s IT and technology distributors, announces that it has appointed Soren Drewsen as new CEO as of August 1, 2017. Soren Drewsen succeeds CEO John Thomas, who after 20 years with the company, has decided to step down to spend more time with his family. John Thomas will join the Board of Directors of EET Group, and will remain a shareholder along with majority owner FSN Capital. Smooth transition to new CEO Bo Rygaard, chairman of the Board of Directors said: “John...

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in IFSEC, London from 20th to 22nd June 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its Video Surveillance, Time-Attendance and Access Control solutions at the event. Matrix offers an enterprise-grade Video Management System designed, engineered and built specifically for growing multi-location organisations. The entire solution is focused on automating processes and enhancing efficiency of your organisations. Matrix Vi...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), will be hosted by two of its technology partners at IFSEC 2017 to show just how easy it is to benefit from a fully integrated security solution, using various technologies from leading third-party vendors. Delivering future proof solutions As a truly independent company, Wavestore focuses solely on the development of its highly secure VMS platform to deliver an ever-evolving feature set and ensure com...

Roumieh is the largest prison in Lebanon, holding thousands of prisoners within its walls. The size of the prison population of Roumieh and the challenges authorities face around internal crime, corruption, contraband, and inmate unrest have led to the continued notoriety of the facility. The prison consists of five buildings and hosts a variety of convicts and detainees. Its population ranges from individuals held on remand to terrorists and high-risk prisoners who pose great challenges to sec...

Perched on a beautiful peninsula just 7 nautical miles north-east of Sydney, Australia, lies the suburb of Manly. When Captain Arthur Philips, founder of the settlement of Sydney, first visited the area, he was apparently so impressed by the self-assured and manly behaviour of the local Aborigines that he named it Manly Cove, whence present day Manly derives its name. A mere stone’s throw from the central business district, and with the stunning Northern Beaches region on its doorstep, th...

MOBOTIX AG, a manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of major installation for Dakota Hotels that is helping to provide a secure environment for guests and staff while remaining discreet and unobtrusive. Dakota ‘Deluxe’ Hotel Dakota Hotels is a lifestyle hotel brand providing hospitality and restaurant services in boutique hotels based in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Dakota Hotel brand has quickly established itself as a des...

Over the last two decades, there has been a general trend towards the standardisation of machine vision interfaces. Not long ago, engineers were required to purchase unique and expensive cables for every camera-to-frame grabber combination, or even camera to PC interface. In some cases, different cameras from the same manufacturer required an entirely different set of cables, resulting in costly upgrades and unsatisfied customers. Camera Link HS interface Standardisation has changed that, maki...

Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of intelligent security surveillance products and solutions, announced that full range of penta-brid video recorder (XVR) are integrated with the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS). Upgrading existing video surveillance systems Dahua XVR is a newly developed HD Video Recorder based upon industry leading open structure to be compatible with multiple access technologies. It is the perfect solution to upgrade existing video surveillanc...

Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of intelligent security surveillance products and solutions, announced that the second generation of Dahua Partner App has been available both in iOS and Android.Dahua Partner 2.0 mobile appDahua Partner 2.0 is a mobile application for you to choose Dahua products that suit your case, acquire detailed information regarding Dahua products and solutions. Registered partners can check channel policy, purchase record, perform project registration, etc. I...

The security software market is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner, Inc. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and managed services, and the prospect of punitive regulations are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software requirements and investments. "The overall security market is undergoing a period of disruption due to the rapid transition to cloud-based...

On May 17th, 2017, Dahua Technology hosted the visit of key partners from Denmark, who were received warmly by Dahua top management led by Mr. Fu Liquan, Dahua Chairman of the Board. Mr. Fu Liquan warmly welcomed the group and thanked them for their efforts to support Dahua’s business development in Denmark and Nordic region in the past years. Advanced Video Analytics Mr. Michael Chen, VP of Dahua, General Manager of Dahua Overseas Business, accompanied the partners on a tour to Dahua s...

On the afternoon of May 9th, 2017, a group of distinguished guests from Belarusian State University and Zhejiang Shuren University visited Dahua Technology, to gain in-depth understanding of Dahua’s engineering establishment and seek cooperation with Dahua. Mr. Michael Chen, Dahua Vice President, General Manager of Overseas Business, hosted the reception.Image processingLed by Mr. Ye Shiping, Deputy Headmaster of Zhejiang Shuren University, this group visited Dahua for a special reason. Mr...

RISCO Group, the global manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, will launch a range of new products providing benefits for the professional installer as well as the end user at IFSEC 2017. Agility™4 Delivering a powerful upgrade to the 2015 PSI Intruder Product of the Year, Agility™3, the new Agility™4 wireless solution provides residential and SME commercial users with a range of enhancements, including an extended radio frequency range to...

A provider of IP surveillance management software, OnSSI is continually evolving the Ocularis platform to deliver higher levels of performance and value. The integration of OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.3 with S2 Security Corporation’s NetBox software Version 4.9.08 allows the users to bring Ocularis video and events into the S2 NetBox platform. “The integration of Ocularis and NetBox software provides a highly integrated and intelligent video surveillance and access control management p...

Wavestore, the innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS) developer, announces that it has opened a new office, Wavestore Americas Inc., in Montreal, Canada, to service Wavestore’s expanding customer base across the USA and Canada. Expanding global footprint In addition to the headquarters in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, the new office space will significantly expand Wavestore’s footprint and support the company’s growth strategy. With a dedicated team of sales and...

Milestone XProtect, the leading open platform IP video management software (VMS), was selected to provide a 24-hour video security solution to protect a unique Pablo Picasso exhibit at the Tomie Ohtake Institute in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tomie Ohtake Institute The Tomie Ohtake Institute covers 2,300 square meters, divided into seven gallery areas. For the Picasso exhibit, two large galleries measuring 300 square meters each were used. According to the systems integrator, the security objective for...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announced that it will showcase its comprehensive portfolio, including new solutions shown for the first time in Europe, when the company returns to IFSEC International 2017 in June. Innovative solutions on display The Qognify solutions that will be showcased on stand F950: Qblock: Launched in March 2017, Qblock is an enterprise class, converged VMS and network attached storage (NAS) turnkey solution specificall...

Axis Communications has helped solve one of the largest challenges within the surveillance industry today with the launch of its new experience centre to educate on the potential for IoT technology, brought to life in an interactive environment. Axis now offers engaging experiences around the intelligent applications available through IP camera technology in their new centre—the largest and most advanced of its kind in the UK.Showcasing surveillance technologiesThe Axis Experience Centre i...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) May 10–12 in Québec City, Québec, at the Delta Hotel Quebec City in the Old Town district. With multiple testing’s of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest offered interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the Release Candidate of Profile A for broader access control configuration, which is sch...

Bosch has released its Video Management System 7.5 software (BVMS 7.5), which will empower security operators to faster and more efficiently review video footage while increasing its openness for storage. Security operators are often challenged to quickly and efficiently review and collect video footage for incidents. With BVMS 7.5 playback performance is improved when operators are browsing through recorded video at high speed by skipping the rendering of frames, which are not visible to the h...

Razberi Technologies and Cylance Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement to embed CylancePROTECT software in Razberi ServerSwitchIQ appliances. CylancePROTECT will be integral to the new Razberi CameraDefense solution that, combined with Razberi’s secure appliance architecture, provides comprehensive protection over the server, video management systems (VMS), and camera ecosystem.Leveraging artificial intelligence“The physical and network security worlds c...

Matrox Graphics announced the immediate availability of the award-winning Matrox Mura IPX 4K IP decode and display card. Mura IPX 4K IP decode and display card The new PCI Express card offers H.264 decoding of two 4Kp60, four 4Kp30, eight 1080p60, sixteen 1080p30, or many more SD streams. Four DisplayPort outputs—at resolutions up to 4K per display—make it a cost-effective, easy-to-integrate multiviewer for control rooms and AV presentation systems in security, corporate, defence,...

Quantum Corp. has reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2017 ending Friday 31 March 2017.  Quantum is an expert in scale-out tiered storage, archive and data protection, providing intelligent solutions for capturing, sharing and preserving digital assets over the entire data lifecycle. Fiscal fourth quarter 2017 financial results(All comparisons are relative to the fiscal fourth quarter 2016 unless otherwise stated. Total revenue was $120.8 million, up from $120.0...

PureTech Systems announced the delivery of the first ALERT Truck Mobile Surveillance System, a collaborative border surveillance platform designed and sold by PVP Advanced Electro-Optical systems, Inc. (PVPAEO). A key technology included in the platform is the PureActiv long range video analytics, camera control and map-based command and control. The sensor suite, integrated onto a FORD F-150 FX4 Off-road chassis to enable rapid deployment, also includes SRC Inc’s SR Hawk ground surveillan...

Robotic Assistance Devices, an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced it has named Matt Klock as Vice President of Sales for its US-based operations. Klock is responsible for the development and execution of RAD’s business development strategies and will provide skilled sales leadership for RAD's solutions and growing sales team. Client relationship development experience Klock will be instrumental in achieving RAD’s strategic sales initiatives with a primary...

360 Vision Technology, a UK CCTV design & manufacturing company, will be showing their latest range of professional quality surveillance cameras at CCTV User Group 2017.Diverse camera range at display Taking place at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, 22nd - 24th May, 2017, the CCTV User Group Seminar and Conference speakers includes Tony Porter, Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Jonathan Bamford, Information Commissioners Office. At the event, 360 Vision will be showing their range...

Technology supplied by eyevis UK is at the centre of a new Resource and Operations Control Centre opened by international audio-visual company Electrosonic in Dartford. Netpix 4900 video wall controller Both companies are now also using the Dartford control centre as a demonstration venue for prospective clients in the security and other sectors. The collaboration showcases the versatility and efficiency of eyevis Netpix 4900 video wall controllers as well as its eyecon wall control software s...

Surveillance cameras with higher resolution have become the trend in the market. In general, cameras that deliver higher quality images require a higher bandwidth to maintain a stable video stream. Yet, users tend to mismatch their products with an unsuitable bandwidth due to money concern, misunderstanding about networks and the limitations in remote areas. Consequently, the large streaming volume may not be able to fit into the limited bandwidth, and the high latency in video stream will lead...