Digital video recorders (DVRs) News

Traffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - has appointed Phil Frost as its UK Sales Manager to further expand its already successful mobile CCTV business in the police, emergency services and local authority sectors.Phil brings an impressive track record to the role having been involved with the motor vehicle industry for more than 37 years, 17 of those in a technical sales environment.  For the last nine-and-a-half years he was at Federal Signal, which specializes in visual and audi...

Billion euro investmentThere will always be paper.  Despite the digital, or so-called ‘paperless' age, the paper industry is still booming in Germany.  This means that bleached long-fibre cellulose, which is used to produce fine and printing paper as well as high-quality sanitary paper, also remains very much in demand.The high demand induced Mercer International Inc., an American-Canadian pulp and paper manufacturing company, to set up a new cellulose plant in the north of the G...

The companyRedstone Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Alabama and one of the 30 largest credit unions in the United States, with over $1.7 billion in assets and over 245,000 members.  In June 2006, Redstone earned its 41st consecutive 5-Star rating for financial safety and stability from BauerFinancial Inc. Operational overviewThis full-service financial institution offers retail and commercial banking, securities brokerage, mortgage, and insurance products and services, w...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a new CCTV Solutions guide to deliver in-depth details of the company's entire product range, from entry level to high performance enterprise systems.The landmark 44 page guide, which coincides with Dedicated Micros 25th Anniversary, represents the first time that the company has published a comprehensive overview of its CCTV products and their performance capabilities in one, convenient, reference guide. Crucially, the publication includes deta...

ACTi's PCI encoder cards and video servers are fully integrated with Ortega's VideoSm@t software, enabling a Canadian entertainment centre to incorporate IP based CCTV systems.  The new hybrid DVR system integrates the analog camera and IP camera on the same server.  Using the hybrid DVR system enables simple control interface and effective management over a wireless environment.There are 13 apartment buildings, a mall, commercial buildings as well as an entert...

Juvenile Justice Centre uses CEM solution for state-of-the-art securityCEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that it has partnered with systems integrator ADT to supply a highly secure, fully integrated solution for the new £16.8m Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland. To create a secure environment, ADT installed a CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system with CCTV, digital video recorders...

Over the years, the BMW International Open in Munich has gained a reputation with the world's golfing elite as one of the most important golf tournaments in Europe.  This year for the first time, Regensburg-based company Dallmeier participated, presenting its CCTV/IP solutions for major sporting events.As an organiser of amateur as well as professional golf tournaments around the world for 22 years, BMW recognises the growing importance of the sport for its target audiences.  The 2006...

BT Redcare's i-Witness digital CCTV data storage technology was chosen by Sussex Police because of its ability to efficiently store, retrieve and output evidential quality image data.Problems with analogue Sussex Police's Eastbourne CCTV control room is the monitoring centre for the community safety CCTV systems at 12 towns and villages across East Sussex.  The CCTV monitoring runs 24/7 and involves a total of 80 cameras. Before its upgrade to digital, the Eastbourne monitoring centre used...

artec technologies AG, based in Diepholz, expanded its sales team again to accelerate the market in new European countries.Since April 2nd Peter Schipper has been responsible for France, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Greece and Turkey.  Frank Lehmann, since June 1st, has been responsible for customer advisory service for Austria, Suisse and Germany.  Both of them are from the video surveillance sectors.Peter Schipper, born 1958 in the Netherlands, is a seasoned retailer and wholesaler.&nbs...

artec technologies AG has been certified by DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.  This contains the fields of service, development and production for video surveillance and streaming media technologies.  It grants that artec technologies AG is working to the popular standard for quality management as a developer and manufacturer for video security and streaming media/IPTV.DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 is focused on customer orientation, process management as well as the ongoing process of continuous impr...

At Toyota's production line in Taiwan, there are 5 production lines that assemble the popular Corolla sedan, Camry sedan and Wish MPV automobile vehicles for sales in the Taiwan market. Toyota's aim was to clearly identify the status of each production line, so Toyota chose to deploy video surveillance on each line in order to monitor the production volume, time taken for each production stage and confirm the procedure at each manufacturing stage.  Live video streaming at each line will all...

  Axis network cameras  installed in the Durant, Broken Bow and Pocola casino locationsAxis Communications recently announced that more than 300 of the company's network cameras have been installed in three casinos owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  The Axis network cameras will be used in conjunction with the Universal Video Management System (UVMS) solution from Petards, Inc., a developer of advanced video surveillance systems and one of the leading security supplier...

ACTi's IP Camera CAM-5320 and IP Speed Dome CAM-6610 have provided a clever solution to support traffic statistics recording and accident monitoring in Thailand.  On the Phapradang Ring Road, all cameras are connected by fibre optic cable within a LAN environment.  At the side of the camera, customers just plug the network cable into the media converter then the video will be transmitted via the fibre optic cable. In the central control building, the system integrator is setup with thr...

‘Just in time' is one of the most important standards used to evaluate logistics services.  Raw materials have to be at the production location, products have to leave the production halls, and the goods have to be delivered to the customer, right on time.  The requirements can only be met by the most modern logistics and warehousing systems, which also have to guarantee maximum availability. Leading supplier With more than 700 reference facilities throughout the world, MAN L...

ChallengeHartwall Areena needed a top-of-the-class security solution to secure the organised events and the attendees.  To be able to offer an enjoyable experience at the Hartwall Areena, disorderly behaviour, such as misdemeanour, sabotage, vandalism and fights had to be prevented.SolutionMirasys V series was installed to meet todays and the future's requirements and security standards of huge public venues.  Mirasys V series is exceptional as it can receive video data from both analo...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that it has embarked on a successful partnership with AASSET Security, a leading European manufacturer and distributor of CCTV and other security products and solutions.  According to the agreement, AASSET serve as a distributor of ioimage products in France.  Since the accord went into effect, AASSET has carried out a large number of small, medium and large ioimage-based security installation...

"Value Place can record all transactions and also use it for training to assist the front-office people with any questions they may have.  The corporate office can log on remotely if there are incidents or events to check, make sure the standard processes are following the corporate quality requirements, and if any modifications are necessary."- Steve Johnson, Account Manager at ISG Technology Inc. Security challenges There is a small number of staff at each hotel which keeps the...

artec technologies AG, the manufacturer of digital video surveillance systems and TOSHIBA TEC Europe, the manufacturer of retail information systems, have reached a distribution agreement for IP network cameras in Europe.  TOSHIBA TEC already has 12 years of experience in the CCTV (Closed Circuit TeleVision) area and commands a strong marketing position in both the USA and Japan.  The unique feature of Toshiba network cameras is their Super CCD Technology in HDTV quality.  These c...

Cargo handler's commitment to security wins over international air carriersWhen Alliance Air sales representatives pitch to international air carrier users on the company's cargo handling and road feeder services, its commitment to security is one of the most persuasive selling points they can use.Alliance Air has more than one million sq. ft. (93,000 sq m) of air cargo handling facilities at international airports in Chicago, New York, Miami and Atlanta, and operates a scheduled road feeder ser...

Video surveillance helps Helsinki City Transport battle graffitiAn efficient, mixed mode public transportation network consisting of buses, subways and electric-powered streetcars eases traffic congestion, reduces air pollution and enhances the quality of life in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.To persuade people to leave their gas guzzling cars at home, Helsinki City Transport makes every effort to create an environment in which passengers feel safe and secure.  Known locally by its Finni...

Warringah Mall, one of Australia's largest shopping centres, is leading the way in video surveillance technology, following the recent deployment of March Networks 4000 C Series Networked Video Recorders (NVRs) alongside the R5 Visual Intelligence software suite.The converged platform 4000 C Series is one of the first NVRs on the market to accommodate both analogue and high-resolution IP cameras.The 125,000 sq m (1,345,500 sq. ft.) shopping centre, 15 kilometres (9 miles) from Sydney's central b...

EverFocus Electronics Corporation, a leading CCTV manufacturer, has chosen Lanier International Representation Group (LRG International) to represent the EverFocus brand in Latin America.  Latin America is broken down into four markets: Mexico, Central American, South America, and the Caribbean.  Glenn Patrizio, who serves as the Director of Sales for LRG International, has over 20 years of experience within the security industry.  Patrizio has managed installations/ operations, d...

Use of the eneo Almira Camera in the Jewish Museum, FrankfurtThe Jewish Museum in Frankfurt is one of the three major Jewish museums in Germany.  Prior to World War II the city of Frankfurt had the highest percentage of Jewish inhabitants with over 26,000 Jewish citizens.  The open character of its internal architecture was intentional, and gives the sense of  accessibility to all interested visitors.  However, owing to its subject matter, the museum - housed in two...

Leading surveillance supplier CBC (Europe), manufacturer of the popular Ganz and Computar range of products, has supplied equipment for Tiger Tiger's nightclub in the city of Portsmouth.  As one of a chain of Tiger Tiger outlets around the country, the club required increased CCTV coverage with improved quality pictures as part of revised licensing arrangements.Situated at Gun Wharf Quays in Portsmouth, the club boasts two dance floors, a restaurant and six bars including a ‘Drink and...

EverFocus Electronics Corporation is proud to announce that Joe Troiano has been appointed as the company's new Vice President of Sales. As the new VP of Sales, Troiano says, "EverFocus is the leader in high-quality and affordable CCTV equipments.  EverFocus' major advantage over other competitors is that we are a true manufacturer of CCTV products.  With this advantage, we are able to maintain cutting edge technologies and high standards of quality on every product...

As part of a £10 million refurbishment project, developers Oakmoor-Deeley and business partner CVOne enlisted the help of Bosch Security Systems to help secure Belgrade Plaza's newly renovated car park using various technologies from its sophisticated Autodome range of dome cameras.Belgrade Plaza is said to be the largest and most exciting mixed-use scheme, which is set to change the face of Coventry's city centre.  The end result will see a combination of hotels, bars, restaurants, a...

  Moscow Underground receive security upgrade from Axis network video productsAxis Communications recently announced that Moscow Underground has installed Axis network video products as part of an integrated security system aimed at improving safety and security for passengers and staff on its subway trains.  The initial installation consists of around 1 000 network video products, with the potential for additional installations.The installation on the main subway line Moscow Unde...

Singapore Airlines is reportedly one of the world's leading carriers with 16 million passengers per year flying its top-ranked gateway spanning five continents and 59 cities.  Widely known as a symbol of service excellence, Singapore Airlines is committed to providing customers with the best flying experience through an innovative product and service offering.First class security ...Safety and security is seen by Singapore Airlines as a top priority.  As a sign of this commitment and w...

artec technologies of Diepholz, Germany, (listed as WKN: 520958 in the entry standard at the Frankfurt-based stock exchange) and T-Systems' Business Division of Multimedia Solutions inc. have just signed a framework contract.  Together the two companies will develop and operate a multimedia data and service centre in Dresden and in the future will cooperate in the areas of IP-TV (television over the Internet) and IP-based video surveillance.  For this purpose, artec and T-Systems...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has been able to put a sophisticated NetVu Connected wireless CCTV solution to the test for the RML sports car team which emerged victorious - for the second time in two years - in the LMP2 prototype class at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the endurance race held at what is the most famous sports car venue in the world. The CCTV equipment provided for the Le Mans 24 Hours was configured to cover the large articulated race truck used to transport the team's MG Lola EX...