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 Axis cameras used to protect homes and businesses with new surveillance service from IPEye LimitedProtecting your home can now cost less than £7 a month thanks to a hosted IP surveillance service from IPEye Limited using Axis Communications' Video Hosting System.IPEye's customers will be able to view recorded or real-time footage of their home or business at any time 24/7 by logging on using their own secure password or by setting up notifications that they can receive either by emai...

 OnSSI and Milestone have signed an ‘ingredient OEM' (Original Engineering Manufacturer) agreement for open platform IP video management softwareOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and Milestone Systems today announced a partnering agreement between the two market category leaders for open platform IP video management software. OnSSI and Milestone have signed an ‘ingredient OEM' (Original Engineering Manufacturer) agreement, where the Milestone XProtect IP software platfor...

Pelco and Lenel Systems International teamed to create a powerful, integrated access control and video security system Pelco has had a number of their IP-based camera solutions certified by Lenel Systems International for use with OnGuard® security management software and NVR systems by Lenel and is a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.This certification continues to demonstrate the Pelco commitment toward openness, while allowing the company's suite of IP-based camera solution...

 The Federal Court of Canada dismiss patent infringement claims against DSC Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. (also known as DSC), the manufacturer and supplier of DSC® home security products in more than 140 countries, today announced that it has prevailed in a major lawsuit involving certain legacy DSC alarm panels. In a lengthy judgment, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed the patent infringement action filed in 2004 by a competitor, Paradox Security Systems Ltd.The Federal Court of...

Kim Langstrom appointed as New Avigilon Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Avigilon is exited to announce the appointment, at the beginning of March, of Kim Langstrom to the newly created position of Managing Director for the company's EMEA operations. Prior to joining Avigilon, Langstrom held the position of Vice President at Mirasys, Ltd-a leading European provider of open platform IP and analog video surveillance solutions-for the past five years. Langstrom has also...

 Avigilon becomes member of Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Avigilon announced that the company's Control Center software received Lenel factory certification for their interface to the OnGuard solution by Lenel. Now a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program, Avigilon is able to offer its customers integration between Avigilon's HD and megapixel video surveillance systems and the OnGuard solution. OnGuard delivers access control, ID credential issuance and management, alarm monito...

Axis Communications, global market leader in the network video market, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009 Axis Communications, global market leader in the network video market, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009. Over the years Sweden-based Axis has built on its strong heritage of excellence in networked hardware products to become the global market leader in IP-based network video surveillance, driving the shift from analogue to IP in this emerging sector that IMS forecasts will grow...

 Lumenera is continually exceeding customer expectations in providing high quality and innovative products Lumenera is proud to offer and deliver products that consistently meet and exceed our customers' standards and expectations. Many consumers of Lumenera's high performance digital cameras test each shipment and rate our performance based on delivery time and quality. Organizations differ in how they rate their suppliers and which measurement criteria they use. Examples of the standards...

BriefCam raises $2.6M in funding Round led by Aviv Venture Capital and a Group of Industry Professionals BriefCam Ltd. a unique provider of systems for video synopsis and indexing of surveillance camera content, announced today that is has secured a first round of funding totalling US $2.6 million. The funding round was led by Aviv Venture Capital along with a group of professionals, included many from the CCTV surveillance industry, and they were joined by multiple additional investors in Israe...

 ADI keeps industry Up-to-Date on Legislation and Technology with new training daysADI Global Distribution, offering training for Access Control, CCTV and Fire, has announced details of its nationwide 2009 training programme for companies operating in the security industry. The range of courses has been specifically developed to help companies learn new skills, train staff effectively, diversify into new markets and stay up-to-date with the latest legislative technological advances.Access C...

 Mount Holyoke College enhances its security with Cernium Corporation and Milestone Systems Cernium Corporation, the leading developer of video analytics-enabled products, announced today that Mount Holyoke College has selected Cernium's Perceptrak® advanced video analytics software, integrated with Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise IP video management software, to enhance the security of its South Hadley, Massachusetts campus."Perceptrak meets Mount Holyoke's objective to incre...

 Grandstream showcased it's new family of next generation IP video surveillance products at ISC West Grandstream Networks, announced that they will release a new product line of SIP based H.264 IP video surveillance products aimed at serving the system integrators and professional installers market at ISC West. Grandstream Networks is recognised worldwide for their leadership in designing and manufacturing high quality IP voice and video solutions that bring industry leading innov...

DSC launched new look website DSC recently announced the launch of the new all DSC.com at ISC West 2009. Rebuilt from the foundation up, the new DSC.com features intuitive navigation, faster download speed and greater access to technical resources.Now with a more robust technical library, users can quickly and easily find all the tools needed to make their life easier. These include user and installer manuals, the latest software, product descriptions and photography, application notes, solution...

 DSC's new Dual-Tech motion detectors take advanced protection outdoors DSC has added to the successful LC series of detection devices with the new LC-151 & LC-171 Dual-Tech Outdoor Motion Detectors, designed for outdoor perimeter protection and showcased at ISC West. The LC-151 and LC-171 are dual technology motion detectors that combine passive infrared and microwave detection with pet immunity.The LC-151 and LC-171 detectors provide improved outdoor protection against intruders, befo...

In the new agreement Lenel will private-label OnSSI's video surveillance software, Ocularis, under the name SkyPoint In the new agreement Lenel will private-label OnSSI's video surveillance software, Ocularis, under the name SkyPoint.SkyPoint's intelligent, open-architecture IP video platform offers a simple, intuitive interface for desktop and control room video wall settings. It also offers integration potential with other aspects of security. A further benefit of the platform is that it requ...

Altronix is displaying a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions at ISC WestAs technology evolves to serve the changing needs of integrated video surveillance and security systems, Altronix continues to expand the scope of its product suite with a wealth of new solutions, designed to supply reliable and consistent power with added functionality. At ISC West 2009, Altronix displayed a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions to...

Leading high definition surveillance solution provider expands support for third party IP cameras Avigilon announced that the company's Avigilon Control Center High Definition (HD) surveillance software, recently on show at ISC West, now offers support for industry leading cameras developed by Panasonic, Axis, and Sony. Avigilon has joined the Panasonic Solution Developer Network, the Axis Application Development Partner Network, and the Sony IPELA Security Solutions Affiliate Program...

North American Video (NAV) is making strategic investments to accelerate the company's growth in new markets As a global provider of integrated security technologies serving the gaming, corporate and government markets, North American Video (NAV) is making strategic investments to accelerate the company's growth in new markets and to build on NAV's highly regarded service capabilities.NAV is well known as a supplier of integrated large-scale video surveillance and security systems, and the comp...

 Ambassador Kai Eide is winner of ASIS International's 2009 European Award for Distinguished Contributions to Societal SecurityASIS International has announced that Ambassador Kai Eide is the winner of ASIS International's 2009 European Award for Distinguished Contributions to Societal Security. Ambassador Eide, a Norwegian diplomat, is currently the Special Representative of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mis...

 Western Digital (WD®) will exhibit Green Power Technology at IFSEC 2009 Western Digital (WD®), one of the world's largest manufacturers of hard drives, will attend IFSEC 2009 to be held at the UK NEC Birmingham exhibition centre between 11thand 14th of May.  The WD exhibition stand, F57 in Hall 4 will showcase product examples which are particularly suited to manufacturers of video and security equipment. WD will have a number of hard drive experts available to discuss product...

 D-Tec is a world leader in CCTV camera-based video smoke detection D-Tec, part of AD Group and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Fire Excellence Awards, run in conjunction with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions.The company has been shortlisted in the key Export Innovation category for its successful deployment of VSD, which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, in a g...

 Conway's CM230IR corner-mounted CCTV camera unit is used in custody suites at police stations A UK police force is using corner-mounted camera units from Conway Security Products as part of rolling refurbishments to create dedicated custody suites at police stations.Conway's CM230IR security CCTV camera unit was chosen as the best solution for an environment with unusual and challenging customer needs. The police force concerned insists on high levels of resilience, res...

 Panasonic unveils new technologies and new system solutions at ISC West 2009The Panasonic name is both a global presence and a part of everyday life that represents a universe of electronic products impacting business professionals and consumers in countless ways. At ISC West 2009, Panasonic System Solutions Company will feature technologies that deliver new levels of systems performance and integration for security professionals worldwide.Among Panasonic's news at ISC West is the announce...

 Milestone Systems sets up subsidiaries in Australia and Spain to support continued long-term business growth in these regionsMilestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, sets up subsidiaries in Australia and Spain to support continued long-term business growth in these regions.Milestone Systems is a demonstrated international leader in the security industry, with a decade of development behind their robust and proven IP video management software. Since...

 Oncam Global Group acquires worldwide rights to Grandeye's award-winning imaging technology and products for security applicationsSecurity and imaging expert James Ionson, Ph.D., has been appointed chief executive officer of Oncam Global Group, a global total-security-solutions company, for which award-winning 360-degree-imaging-technology developer Grandeye Ltd. is its technology and engineering arm.Oncam Global Group acts as parent to worldwide subsidiaries and will provide board- a...

 New distribution partnership presents Videor with a great opportunity to provide installers with newest Samsung Techwin productsSamsung Techwin, one of the world's fastest growing professional security brands and Videor, a distributor with a well earned reputation for offering its customers the highest possible service levels, have formally agreed the terms of a distribution partnership.From 1st April, 2009, Videor customers throughout EMEA will have access to the entire range of...

Axis Security on merger with Temple Security is to extend its manned guarding operation nationwide Axis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing security service providers, is to extend its manned guarding operation nationwide, following the merger with Temple Security. The move follows demand from Axis Security's London and City-based clients to deliver the same quality of service to their regional offices.The merger creates a £26 million business, and gives Axis the opportunity of havi...

Digimerge has entered the European market offering its ‘Fortress' warranty on all digital video recorder units Digimerge, the Canadian-based DVR and camera manufacturer, has entered the European market offering its ‘Fortress' warranty on all units signifying that the company's backing for its products has no loopholes.The scaled warranty agreements underline Digimerge's build quality and commitment to customers with few if any manufacturers offering such no-quibble backing for DVRs....

 Leading the show for JVC will be the new VN-V685U - the world's first fully functional Power over Ethernet (PoE) PTZ dome cameraJVC Professional Europe will exhibit their innovative and extensive range of PoE security cameras in May at IFSEC 2009, the largest annual global security event.Leading the show for JVC will be the new VN-V685U - the world's first fully functional Power over Ethernet (PoE) PTZ dome camera.The VN-V685U uses JVC's durable direct drive motor for precise, silent contr...

 Fujinon to introduce three new lenses within YV Series at ISC West 2009At the ISC West convention this April in Las Vegas, Fujinon (Booth 8141) will introduce three new megapixel, vari-focal lens options designed for CS mount, 1/3-inch camera formats. Designed for small to medium-sized room applications, the YV2.8x2.8SA-2 is a 2.8-8mm, F1.2 lens. The YV4.3x2.8SA-2, a 2.8-12mm, F1.4 lens, offers greater flexibility and is the preferred choice for larger room applications. The Y3.3x15SA-2 is...