Digital video recorders (DVRs) News

 COE equipment is currently installed over the entire existing infrastructure of the MRTCOE is proud to announce their selection through its partner in South-East Asia, O'Connor's Singapore Pte Ltd (O'Connor's), to provide a major upgrade of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) rail network over the next two years. Integral to a S$29m spend improving surveillance over the network, O'Connor's is to upgrade transmission equipment along the North-South and East-West Lines, integrating C...

Chestnut Oaks decided to choose NUUO surveillance system to monitor the buildings and the safety of residentsIn order to secure more than 200 condominiums, Chestnut Oaks decided to choose NUUO surveillance system to control and monitor environment of building and safety of residents. Chestnut Oaks is an adult community designed for comfort, convenience, and the ease of living next to Washington DC. Chestnut Oaks is voted as the best 50+ community in the USA.NUUO NAS NVRmini Standa...

 Forward Vision MIC1 cameras helping to combat crime in BristolBristol is no different from any other major city in the UK in that it has to put up with its fair share of challenges, from inner-city crime through to congestion on its roads. In both cases, however, there is one product that is helping the City Council's teams to stay one step ahead of the game, a product noted for its reliability and flexibility even in the most demanding environments: the MIC1, or ‘Metal Mickey',...

  Security buyers increasingly turning to cost effective IP-surveillance solutionsA growing number of security buyers are turning to all-inclusive remote IP-surveillance solutions as a way of reducing long term security costs and improving efficiency, reports CCTV Center, the Accredited Panasonic Systems Distributor for the UK and Ireland. In a new report focusing on the financial benefits of remote monitoring, the company says that cost of ownership can now be recouped in as litt...

 Michal Haas, Managing Director of Videor E. Hartig GmbH From 1st December 2008 Sony is extending its distribution and will now also market its video surveillance products through Videor E. Hartig GmbHVideor is the new Sony distributor for the video security sector from December 2008. The IP surveillance solutions from Sony Professional Solutions Europe flow seamlessly into the Videor product range which includes single components in addition to integrated solutions from the Security &...

 Ray Heppel, appointed Senior Sales Engineer in charge of the UK and the Republic of Ireland for Fluidmesh NetworksFluidmesh Networks, the worldwide leader in wireless video surveillance systems based on mesh networking technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Heppel to Senior Sales Engineer in charge of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Ray will be based in the UK and be focused on promoting Fluidmesh products to end users and integrators in the UK and Ireland. "...

 IndigoVision joins ONVIF and PSIAAs part of its full support for the emerging IP Video open standards currently being developed, IndigoVision has joined both the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance). The company will be active members of both organisations and will be involved with the development of the standards.ONVIF is an open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of network video prod...

Charlie Bass, Sales Director of Mayflex (Middle East region)Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, announces the appointment of Charlie Bass as Sales Director for its Middle East operations.Charlie Bass joins Mayflex with over 25 years experience and knowledge of the data and telecommunications industry having previously held senior roles at AT&T within the UK and Middle East. He served 15 years in the Royal Navy as a communications...

Yash Patel, Executive Director, New Business Development at JVC Professional Europe LtdJVC Professional Europe has made two key changes in its senior management to meet the challenges of a demanding market and to forge strategic partnerships across continental Europe and in the UK.Yash Patel now becomes Executive Director, New Business Development, focusing on pan-European product category management for all professional products. Yash Patel's 25 years in the security industry have given him ext...

 MATE Intelligent video solution ensure safety of both spectators and athletes during the Olympic Games MATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics, announced that its intelligent video systems had been part of a large integrated video surveillance system installed at the Beijing National Stadium. The Beijing National Stadium, also known colloquially as the "Bird's Nest", was designed to host the 2008 Olympic and Para...

  TOA NX-100 Network Audio Adapter will feature on stand at IIPSECJanuary 2009 sees TOA Corporation (UK) Ltd returning to the International IP Solutions Exhibitions & Conference (IIPSEC), the only UK event dedicated to networked security, life safety and BMS technologies, with a uniquely diverse range of solutions. As an affiliate member of IIPSEC, TOA has exhibited at the show for a number of years and will cement its reputation as a leading supplier in the IP space when the 2009...

Frank Webb is the new Regional Sales Manager for Basler Effective immediately, Frank Webb is the new Regional Sales Manager for Basler's IP camera series. Frank will be based in Basler's US subsidiary located in Exton, PA and will be responsible for the IP camera customers in North, Central, and South America, including the USA and Canada. Frank has been with the company for almost three years. He moved from his previous position as a sales manager in the machine vision industry, where he g...

 Johannes Krings, IT project consultant at GeutebruckGeutebruck has recently appointed Johannes Krings as its IT project consultant, a new post created in response to the increasing IT influence in the video security industry. Having joined Geutebruck in 2000 as their internal IT manager, Krings successfully steered the company towards the Microsoft Gold Partner status it achieved in early 2008. While retaining some duties as Microsoft MCTIP server and enterprise administrator, he will now...

 John Lewis and IndigoVision have won the prestigious ‘Security Initiative of the Year' category at the recent Retail Systems Awards 2008John Lewis, one of the UK's leading retail groups and IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP CCTV security solutions have won the prestigious ‘Security Initiative of the Year' category at the recent Retail Systems Awards 2008, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.The judges were looking for a retailer who has implemented loss pr...

 ONVIF first meeting for members receives high interest from the industryONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) welcomes 18 new member companies into the forum. Joining the forum allows organizations to actively take part in the specification development. Various classes of membership are available to accommodate individual levels of participation. ONVIF announces that Cieffe S.p.A (a March Networks Company), Hikvision Digital Technology, IndigoVision Ltd and Panasonic Corporation Syste...

 Vicon domes have been deployed to monitor activity in the centre's car park and external areas A CCTV system engineered by Vicon is playing a major role in creating a community atmosphere and a safe meeting place at Bristol's newest local shopping centre.Tesco Extra, Carphone Warehouse, KFC, Nationwide and Greggs are among the eighteen retail outlets at Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke that has car parking for over 1000 cars. "We are located close to Junction 16 of the M5...

 The electronic map provides the best graphical management of the monitoring locations and the alarmsQNAP Security recently announced its digital network surveillance (NDVR) server VioGate-340 is adopted by the Chinese Culture University (CCU), Taiwan to set up a large-scale emergency alarm system. In an area of nearly 111 hectares, 55 surveillance servers and 42 emergency alarms are installed to enhance the campus security. The VioGate-340 NDVR supports GPIO devices and the emergency...

 Each H & T Pawnbrokers outlet is equipped with a combination of high resolution vandal resistant colour dome camerasThe UK's leading pawnbroking company, H & T Pawnbrokers, has chosen SANYO as its preferred supplier of CCTV systems. Established in 1897, H & T Pawnbrokers currently has 105 outlets throughout the UK offering a range of services including pawnbroking, new and second-hand jewellery sales, cheque cashing, payday advances and unsecured loans."We want to provide...

  Axis partner sees increase in demand for network surveillance systems from fuel depot operationsAxis Communications' partner LDE Data Communications Limited (LDE) has seen unprecedented demand for its fuel depot security solution ‘SmartAlarms' following a significant rise in fuel theft during 2008. Several police forces including West Yorkshire and Gwent reported a near tripling of fuel theft-related crimes after price rises in their jurisdictions this year,...

  Security Design Centre providees an integrated security solution to Sonic CommunicationsSecurity Design Centre (SDC) has provided an integrated security system for Sonic Communications, a manufacturer of specialist helmet intercommunication systems and a wide range of high security products. Sonics' customers include Fire Services, the Military, the Police, Beefeaters at the Tower of London, L.A.PD, a number of F1 drivers and many high profile individuals.SDC director, Mike Paul, exp...

 The 50 page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the 2008/2009 edition of its CCTV catalogue, a publication that reflects the major expansion of the company's product portfolio over the past 12 months.The 50-page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range, from e...

  The decision to terminate was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range After 7 years of successful cooperation, the ways of Dallmeier electronic UK Ltd. and Norbain SDL are going to part as of 1st January 2009.The decision to terminate the contract has not been taken lightly, but was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range and a different development of sales strategies.Dallmeier customers are being contacted by their dedicated Dallmeier Sales Manager to explain futur...

  Honeywell and its installation partner provide wireless CCTV solution for SEAT Sport UK The Client:SEAT Sport UK is the motorsport division of SEAT UK which competes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). It is one of 15 teams competing in the BTCC with two race-engineered SEAT Leon TDI cars. It excels at everything it does and that includes offering its VIP guests an unrivalled experience on race days.The Situation:As part of the BTCC season, SEAT Spo...

 "The Pelco party will still provide a great opportunity to connect with customers, even without having a stand at IFSEC 2009," says Kevin Smith Regional Manager UK and IrelandPelco management announced that it will not be participating in the IFSEC 2009 Exhibition but will still be hosting its annual customer party, to be held at a venue near but not at IFSEC. The company feels it prudent - given the current worldwide economic atmosphere - to withdraw from participation at the sh...

 Pavel Sutka, Assistant Technical Manager Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its technical support team with the appointment of Pavel Sutka as Assistant Technical Manager for Eastern Europe.Pavel has over seven year's experience of working within the CCTV industry. He has performed various product management roles which have seen him provide installer training across a wide range of product brands including Bosch, CBC, Everfocus and Pelco.Gary Fletcher-Moore, Technical Manager Samsung...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

 Westcountry Security, a part of Chubb, assist Tally Ho! Coaches with protecting the company's assetsA sophisticated IP-based CCTV system from, has curbed the theft of expensive diesel from the yard of Devon-based coach and bus company Tally Ho! Coaches.A spate of thefts of fuel and other expensive commodities from transport depots and yards, often in remote locations, prompted Tally Ho! Coaches to take action. The company had been experiencing fuel theft sporadically for almost two years,...

Bosch CCTV IP network installed in Runnymede to help combat crimeAlmost 800 years ago, the granting of ‘Magna Carta' at Runnymede, a meadow near Windsor Castle, laid the foundations of modern law, parliamentary democracy and individual freedom. Today, Runnymede Borough Council is again in the forefront of the battle for the rule of law - slashing crime rates thanks to digital technology from Bosch Security Systems. In Runnymede, UK, a district located a few miles West of London; the m...

OnSSI's IP video management solution has been installed in Amityville school systemThe Amityville, NY school system is now a safer place, thanks to a video surveillance management solution from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software. The recent installation of an IP-based integrated security solution at the Amityville Middle and High Schools in the Amityville Union Free School District was...

 Camouflaged IQeye technology helps reduce number of illegal dumpersIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has deployed IQeye megapixel cameras in their on-going, successful efforts to catch and prosecute illegal dumping in Boston and surrounding communities.  The integrator assisting on the project is Green...