Digital video recorders (DVRs) News

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

The VIP X1-XF H.264 video server was introduced by Bosch to smarten up existing analogue camerasSignificant increase in market share for video encoders with the release of the VIPX1 XF H.264 Further strengthened position in Digital Video Recorders with introduction of the 700 Series hybrid and network recordersA recent market survey conducted by IMS Research, leading suppliers of detailed, quality market research to the global electronics industry, confirms Bosch Security Systems' leadership in...

The new hospital expansion features a IFC2-3030 fire alarm system and P2000 security management systemForward thinking brings wireless controls, systems integration to new hospital expansionUnion Hospital is the largest provider of health services between Indianapolis and St. Louis, serving West Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The hospital strives to meet the healthcare needs of the region through compassionate, efficient and high-quality services. In this effort, Union Hospital embarked o...

Vista Mini-D100 single channel mini DVRDesigned to support CCTV security consultants and specifiers, Vista has launched a new dedicated online specifier resource website.Containing a wealth of valuable information, Vista Specifier Online covers all products across the Vista range, including static cameras, fully-functional PTZ domes, DVRs, video transmission products, pan & tilt heads, keyboard controllers, monitors, IR lighting, cables and connectors, and much more.Whether for use within te...

The 'Storage and Retrieval Solutions for the Surveillance World' seminar will be presented by Pauline NorstromCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it will be hosting two key seminars at IP Expo, at Earls Court 2, in London on Thursday, 21 October, under the 'Life Safety and IP Security' track. These will address key surveillance issues in the IP world from the effective handling of the large amounts of video footage now generated to the security of the infrastruct...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed at the AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is promoting its patent-pending Closed IPTV capability through high profile sponsorship of the 'Security Consultant of the Year' category at the prestigious Security Excellence Awards event being held in London later this week.The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed during...

The Southend University Hospital project goes beyond simple CCTV surveillanceMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of a successful project at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust creating the largest MOBOTIX all digital, hi-res CCTV system within any NHS facility to help protect over a million people.The solution designed and implemented by Check Your Security Ltd (CYS), a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, replaces an aging ana...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore:See the album with captions

HDcctv-compliant CCTVs, DVRs, IP streamers, monitors, etc are added to the HDcctv Compliant Products ListThe HDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promulgate technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that it has ratified the HDcctv compliance certification programme. The certification programme consists of a suite of standards documents that describe the requirements, methodology, compliance test process and test spec...

Delta Community Credit Union has implemented the Nextiva® NetDVR™ II and MicroDVR™ II solutions from VerintVerint® Systems Inc. announced that Delta Community Credit Union has implemented the Nextiva® NetDVR™ II and MicroDVR™ II solutions from Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™. The deployments - which deliver robust surveillance and data capture capabilities to Delta Community Credit Union's entire branch of ATM and teller operations - build upon...

Mission Kjell & Company is Sweden's fourth fastest growing brand name in the Swedish retail sector. Its number of stores during the 2004 to 2009 period has increased from 9 to 46. Kjell & Company's stores have over 7,000 items in stock, and well-functioning surveillance is certainly needed in order to ensure safety and security for the personnel. Kjell & Company was looking for a cost-effective system with great flexibility and the best possible image quality. Solution Kjell &...

The main driver for the Brazilian security market has been an increase in property crimeThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a web-based update to its highly-popular 2007 report on the Brazil electronic security market. The Brazil Security Market Report 2010 Update - available in both English and Portuguese - offers a comprehensive look at the market for security and life safety products in one of the world's fastest growing economies. The report offers a user-friendly interface...

PC ONE challenge The PC ONE showroom is best known for being the largest supplier of office automation equipment in Doha, Qatar - more than 500 customers could visit the store at any one time. However, the current security system didn't meet the company's security requirements, and therefore needed to be replaced. The new system needed to have the capability of being controlled from various off-site locations, so that the manager could view the surveillance from wherever he was based. In additio...

SSA-R2000V vandal-resistant proximity/smart card and PIN readerSamsung Techwin America is reaffirming the goals of their Vision 2010 strategic business initiative to firmly establish Samsung as a comprehensive supplier of security systems including video surveillance and access control. In addition to highlighting its broad line of megapixel, IP-based and analogue video systems at ASIS 2010, the company is introducing several new video products and unveiling an extensive new access control produ...

Smart CCTV or Video Content Analysis uses complex algorithms that detect suspicious behaviour in public placesWith the US, Japan and several other countries issuing warnings about travel through Europe - and France issuing a UK terror alert advising ‘extreme vigilance' on British public transport and popular attractions, the BSIA looks at the UK's response, and how technology is attempting to prevent another tragedy like 7/7.The advancements in security technology in transport mean that th...

The new office gives Promise Technology a foundation for future expansionLeading storage and RAID specialist, Promise Technology®, announces a move to new European headquarters, located in The Netherlands. The new headquarters doubles the space of the previous building, providing customers throughout Europe with a greater range of facilities as well as giving Promise Technology a foundation for future expansion.The new headquarters will house Promise Technology's sales, marketing and adminis...

Ben Collins wearing his AD Group branded racing suit during the Le Mans SeriesBen Collins who has been the subject of much media attention over his role as 'The Stig' - and was recently a co-driver with CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in the RML AD Group team which won its class in the Le Mans Series - is to make his debut on Channel Five's Fifth Gear programme on 8 October. The TV trailer which is currently airing for Fifth Gear underlines Collins' AD Group connections with the compa...

Mike Newton is an extremely influential figure in the global security industryMike Newton, the founder of Dedicated Micros, and AD Group's CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and CTO (Chief Technical Officer), is to take-up the role of President of Dedicated Micros, Inc. with immediate effect. Moving forward it is intended that Newton will divide his time between Chantilly - overseeing the strategic direction of business operations in the Americas - and AD Group's worldwide headquarters in Warrington,...

CEM Systems supplied the hospitals with a fully integrated IP solution using the CEM AC2000 SE systemGlasgow hospitals, Stobhill and Victoria are two of Scotland's largest hospitals, each featuring four floors covering 30,000 square metres and providing care for 400,000 patients. CEM Systems supplied the new £100 million hospitals with a fully integrated IP solution using the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system. Installed by ADT Glasgow, the AC2000 SE system also provided the integrati...

CPP designation is awarded to individuals whose primary responsibility is security managementASIS International, the world's pre-eminent association for security professionals, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University has recognised the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification as a component of its Certificate in Security Management. Students will have thereafter the possibility to advance studies towards their MSc in Business Continuity, Security & Emergency Manag...

Together, the two companies offer an enhanced surveillance solution to integratorsFluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless IP Backhauling systems on the sub-6.0 GHz range, and MOBOTIX, a global leader in high-resolution IP video security cameras, have entered into a technology partnership. Together, the two companies offer an enhanced solution to integrators. As Cosimo Malesci, Vice President of Channel Sales & Marketing for Fluidmesh explains: "We are partnering with Mobotix...

DS-9000 series hybrid DVR from HikvisionHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric, announced the integration of the industry-leading DS-9000 series hybrid DVR from Hikvision with a wide range of network cameras from Pelco.The Hikvision 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel hybrid DVRs will now support industry-leading Pelco network cameras, including Sarix Mega-Performance Cameras (IXS0/IMS0/IDS0, IX10/ID10/IM10, IXE20/IDE20 and IX30/ID30 series cameras), Spectra...

The cameras have a 4 ~ 9mm lens and are protected from attack by a tough aluminium housing and IP66 domeHigh resolution vandal-resistant colour dome cameras from Rainbow CCTV are being used at a convention centre in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago. The 550-TV line units have a 4 ~ 9mm lens and are protected from attack by a tough aluminium housing and polycarbonate (IP66) dome. Three hundred and fifty of the cameras have been installed by local integrator Omni-1 Electronics, Inc., with the princip...

The new Panasonic programme is a 3-tiered membership programmePanasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) announced the launch of a new Solutions Partner Programme in the UK and worldwide.The programme is designed to build on and extend the feature and functionality set already present within the existing Panasonic voice systems solutions. It is open to companies and developers who focus in specific areas of the telephony solutions market not already addressed by Panasonic."Today no compan...

The Avigilon HD Surveillance System will go live at the Centre on October 2, 2010 for a football gameAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the National Centre for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System as a permanent laboratory tool for the purpose of studying techniques to mitigate the security risks inherent w...

Spectra HD Video PTZ High-Speed DomePelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce many new products, which will be exhibited in October at the ASIS International trade show in Dallas, Texas. Show attendees are encouraged to visit the Pelco booth (number 2209) for a chance to win one of three Apple iPads (must be present to win) and to enjoy free refreshments. The following are among the new products slated for display at the show: Camclosure 2 Series Fixed Dome CamerasThe all-new Camcl...

Dallmeier's CCTV systems were installed at the Museum to implement the appropriate security standardsSummary:The Museum Nicolaiano is located close to the centuries-old Basilica of Saint Nicolas. It bears its name in honour of the patron saint of the South Italian city. In order to ensure that the valuable exhibits are secure the museum was equipped with a state-of-the-art high performance video surveillance system. Professional high-value CCTV systems by the German manufacturer Dallmeier were i...

 The event was dominated by high level conferences focusing on the travails in the aviation and maritime sectorsTransport Security Expo saw a significant upswing in visitor numbers during its first outing in the capital, over 2000 attendees visited the exhibition and conference across the 2 days. The visitor hike reflected a heightened level of concern over high profile actual and attempted strikes against the system during the course of the year and emphasised the need to do more, often ti...

Johnson Control's P2000 Security Management SystemJohnson Controls is exhibiting at the ASIS 2010 show which is taking place from 12 - 15 October in Dallas. Here's what to watch out for at the Johnson Control's booth at ASIS:P2000 Security Management System upgraded (on-site demonstrations)Integrates with IP reader/controllers by ISONAS and HID®Connects to more DVR systems - Milestone, Genetec™, Verint's Nextiva™, and Panasonic®Interfaces with Otis ElevatorTracks and reports...