CCTV News

Genetec recently announced that the Office of Housing in Victoria, Australia, has adopted Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the residents of approximately 7,000 dwellings within the city's affordable housing development projects.Currently, 72 individual sites are being monitored by over 700 cameras, which function over a wireless Ethernet network, linking all buildings back to a central monitoring station.  By the end of the project, the Omnicast system is expec...

Available from UK / Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Limited is a new range of Fujinon 3-megapixel vari-focal CCTV lenses designed for the latest high resolution 1/3 or ¼ inch format cameras, which are now being introduced to meet the growing demand for high-quality images that enable information acquisition and subject recognition, rather than just viewing.It is anticipated that Pyser-SGI will show the lenses for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2008 in May.The new "YV" range emp...

Lens manufacturer SENKOADL is one of few Asian producers to offer extensive warehousing in the UK, allowing distributors to work on short lead times and integrators to obtain units quickly. At IFSEC 2008, SENKOADL will be exhibiting its range of vari-focal, fixed and zoom lenses which are being specified at major projects across Europe.  Recent applications include traffic monitoring in the city of Edinburgh, machine vision at a car plant in Germany and quality control at a food packag...

Sony recently announced it will be unveiling for the first time in Europe, its latest offering to the security market.  From IP to analogue, indoor to outdoor, minidome to box cameras, and now megapixel models, Sony is able to offer its customers a choice of products to suit any application.  "Building on the success of Sony's existing security portfolio, the additional models have been introduced to afford customers and specialist Sony dealers even greater choice to suit their in...

Paxton Access Inc., the American sales office for the UK's leading manufacturer of access control Paxton Access, has appointed Tim Rose as their account manager for Florida.Tim will be the point of contact for installation companies throughout the State, assisting them with installation, specification, and training on Net2 networked access control.With over 25 years in the security industry, Tim's knowledge of the American security market is impressive to say the least.  Gained from various...

Mango DSP, a leading provider of intelligent video servers for the CCTV, video surveillance and homeland security defence markets, and Steelbox Networks, developer of the world's fastest media appliance, have signed a partnership agreement.  The partnership will present the industry with a comprehensive intelligent video, processing, distribution, and storage and management solution.Current and future customers of Steelbox video surveillance network solutions will now have the option to int...

Attendees of ISC West in Las Vegas will see firsthand the innovation built into Bosch's IP products: this embedded technology enables our products to make independent decisions before sharing information with an operator or other devices on the network.Attendees can experience the advanced technology in Bosch CCTV cameras by taking part in an IP camera challenge at the company's booth.  Participants will be tasked with "stealing" an object from a staged scene under video surveilla...

Milestone Systems, a leading global provider of open platform IP video management software, has announced a new Marketing Manager based out of headquarters in Denmark: Jens Taarnskov.The security industry's growing uptake of IP technology is well illustrated by the success of Milestone Systems.  As a company on the forefront of developing IP video software for best-of-breed integrated solutions, the ongoing addition of new partners, country offices and employees is keeping pace with the spe...

CCTV manufacturer TeleEye has helped tackle illicit rubbish dumping and fly-tipping throughout 15 local authorities in the Republic of Ireland.TEC Security Services installed TeleEye CCTV transmission systems to allow remote operators to view live images and record evidence of unlawful littering at multiple recycling points and common fly-tipping sites.  An in-built audio facility enables the operators to give verbal instructions to legitimate site users or issue warning messages to litter...

At IFSEC 2008, Dallmeier, a leading developer and manufacturer of digital CCTV solutions, will launch the VMC-1 "Eagle" (Video Management Centre), a Security Control Centre consisting of a keyboard, joystick, jog-shuttle and monitor.  As a result of user product research, the numerous outstanding features of the VMC-1 "Eagle" ensure the efficient operation of even complex video security systems without operator fatigue or loss of concentration. James Walker, Managing Dir...

A leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ISC West 2008 show next month in Las Vegas.  The following are among the new products slated for display at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the industry, Spectra IV IP provides seamless integration into all video securi...

Retail stores worldwide face serious problems from shoplifting and employee theft.  There are over 5,000 individuals shoplifting every day, resulting in billions in loss each year to "inventory shrinkage".In Argentina, Christian Supermarket with its store staff continually confronts a range of the shrinkages and risks, as do all retail stores nowadays.  These include shoplifting, internal fraud perpetrated by members of staff, robberies, credit card fraud and increasing risks...

Xtralis, the fire and security solutions provider, is to further increase its solutions capabilities and complement its range of ADPRO video surveillance systems with the launch of a new series of access control and integrated technologies, developed since its acquisition of VSK at the end of 2007.Among the new products being released will be the Xtralis V3000 product range, including a new fully IP compatible CCTV solution and integrated S3000 Access Control.  Xtralis has also developed a...

Twenty-year-old budding entrepreneur Paul Reddington is celebrating after being named apprentice to one of the region's business stars.Paul, a keen cricketer from Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, is the first "apprentice" to Sukhi Ghuman, managing director of the Octavian Group - the organisation famous for putting ex-Ghurkhas into IKEA.  And it's a great opportunity for Paul to learn from someone who has been named Businessman of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Emerging Leader of...

To help better control and manage its citywide wireless video surveillance system during Super Bowl XLII, the Phoenix Police Department relied on its best-in-breed IP video management solution from OnSSI.  The OnSSI solution controls and manages over three dozen video surveillance cameras in and around downtown Phoenix, providing law enforcement officials with the ability to closely watch over the 200,000 spectators, citizens and dignitaries in town during the weekend of Super Bowl XLII.The...

IndigoVision's integrated IP video solution is being used to provide the CCTV surveillance system for a Community Safety Vehicle operated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.  The vehicle is a joint initiative between the Borough, the Metropolitan Police and NCP, the council's parking enforcement contractor. The vehicle is equipped with five fixed cameras and two fully functional Forward Vision MIC cameras mounted on a six-metre hydraulic mast and an ANPR system connected to t...

Basler AG, one of the world's leading machine vision companies, is entering the IP camera market.  At the IFSEC 2008 in Birmingham, the company will present an innovative IP camera series for the surveillance market.  Based in Ahrensburg, Germany, Basler has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial machine vision market.  The company has developed and produced digital cameras for industrial, medical, and traffic system applications for over 10 years.  The Basler bra...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it is launching a unique series of "bite-size" video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas.ioimage will be the first video analytics provider to host such an extensive program designed specifically for systems integrators, dealers, end users, VARs and consultants.  Four different 30-minute sessi...

Genetec recently announced that within the last four months, five independent police departments within the State of Texas selected AutoVu, Genetec's advanced license plate recognition (LPR) solution, to automate the recovery of stolen vehicles.  Currently, Houston PD, Corpus Christi PD, Del Rio PD, El Paso PD and Montgomery County Sherriff's Department, all located in Texas, have each equipped their team of officers with AutoVu.Previous to the automation of checking license plates, of...

Siemens Building Technologies will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008, using this international exhibition to present a comprehensive range of security and fire safety products, including innovative security solutions.The Siemens stand 8048 (Hall 6) will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point.Interoperability is a key focus for Siemens, offering the capa...

EVT Technologies, a developer of networked video management and recording software, recently announced the completion of its corporate identity change.  The new identity is designed to better reflect EVT as a company that simplifies video management and provides the market with genuinely useful video surveillance solutions that solve real market needs, both for the integrators and end users.In video surveillance sites, a major challenge is finding a way to efficiently and cost effectively m...

Sainsbury's uses NVT's UTP camera video transmission network to secure its distribution centresTrading through hundreds of stores across the UK under the brands Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Sainsbury’s Local, Bells Stores, Jackson’s Stores and JB Beaumont, leading food retailer J.Sainsbury plc strives to provide great products at fair prices, and to exceed customers’ expectations in the supply of healthy, fresh and tasty foods. Meeting the continual demand of supplying its s...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has announced its half-year financial results.  The company reported an increase in product revenues of 48% to £9.18m ($18.6m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2008, with operating profit increasing by 269% to £1.29m ($2.62m).  This follows a similar trend in previous years, where IndigoVision outperformed similar companies in the increasingly important IP Video Security sector.C...

Videotec's Asian branch has just moved their offices to a more strategic position for logistics and sales in the Hong Kong area.From the new larger offices, show room and warehouse, the staff will act promptly to deliver its customers an improved service and to efficiently promote the Videotec products.  The ongoing growth of the Hong Kong branch demonstrates the success of the company's expansion policy to create a thoroughly integrated subsidiary in their own local area and which therefor...

Siemens Building Technologies has been awarded a contract to maintain all the electronic security equipment across London landmark, the Canary Wharf estate.The deal follows a tough competitive tender and will see Siemens take responsibility for the security equipment of all Canary Wharf-managed buildings and infrastructure within the 97-acre site.Siemens is to put in a team of on-the-ground engineers who will manage a multi-faceted security system that includes CCTV, vehicle scanning, road block...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

CCTV surveillance equipment manufacturer TeleEye has won the prestigious Hong Kong Top Brand Award for 2007.  Presented by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council and the Chinese Manufacturers Association, the award is in recognition of the company's outstanding brand identity both in Hong Kong and internationally.  TeleEye was the only international company amongst the finalists to represent original technological development within Hong Kong.The award comes just three months after Te...

Sophisticated equipment from Bosch Security Systems (BSS) is playing a central role in a major security system installation by UK based Sicura Systems Ltd, and its partner Pro Security Ghana Ltd, at the major stadia for the recent Africa Cup of Nations football. The biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was staged at various venues across Ghana in January and February, and wrapped up in the Ghanaian capital Accra with a thrilling...

From February 19th through 20th 2008 German based CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier presented its casino solutions at the World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas, a 2-day international summit dedicated entirely to casino game protection.Dallmeier, the leading global supplier of network-based video surveillance systems for casinos, has been developing and producing comprehensive high-quality solutions for the CCTV/IP industry for over 20 years.  With recorders, cameras, video analysis syste...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the appointment of Lars Paulsson as Regional Director for the Europe, Middle East & Africa region (EMEA).  Paulsson brings more than 15 years of brand strategy and marketing expertise in international roles to Axis to further strengthen the company's EMEA organisation.  Paulsson works out of the Lund office (Sweden) and reports directly to Bodil Sonesson Gallon, Vice President, global sales of Ax...