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9,000 surveillance cameras will be installed across Madrid's public bus serviceThe Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT) has chosen Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, to deliver network surveillance cameras for Madrid's public bus service. EMT has chosen Axis to help support its aim to become Europe's best public transport company. The €20 million project will involve the installation of more than 9,000 cameras in 2,300 buses. The surveillance system i...

Hikvision camera compatibility with Mirasys NVRs means flexibility to build an effective solution with both brandsHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced that its full line of H.264 network cameras are now supported by the Mirasys NVR (Network Video Recorder) solutions including NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise. In addition to the NVR products, Hikvision's network cameras also integrate into Mirasys N series network video recorders...

The year ended with high activity on the market for installation of network video productsStrong close to the year for Axis communications:Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 2,301 M (1,975), and sales amounted to SEK 659 M (501) for the fourth quarterOperating profit for the year totalled SEK 308 M (341), and operating profit totalled SEK 121 M (49) during the fourth quarterProfit before tax for the year amounted to SEK 307 M (340), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 120 M (49) for the...

TechSec Solutions focused on the latest and emerging trends in IP surveillanceThe TechSec Solutions 2010 Show was held this year at the Marriott Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the producers of Security Director News with the theme of "Heroes Needed", the show aims to differentiate itself from other industry events such as ISC and ASIS by offering a breadth of presentations and roundtable discussions focused on the latest and emerging trends in IP Surveillance. For those i...

DMVA1 SoC drives innovation in IP cameras making video analytics a de facto featureThe availability of IP camera system-on-chips (SoCs) that enable full high definition (HD) resolutions now allow for the next major wave of innovation in the video surveillance market - the addition of intelligent video. To date, the development of a video analytics system has been expensive, challenging and difficult to integrate, but those barriers are being dramatically reduced with the new industry-leading DMV...

Global Digital Surveillance Forum highlights IP video trends, benefits and applicationsGlobal Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) highlights IP video trends, benefits and applications. The 9th GDSF Asia, held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2010, brings together industry heavyweights from all over the world. Providing world-class education on IP surveillance, GDSF informs security professionals, market players and quality buyers about the changing security landscape. With a focus on IP convergence...

The province deploys 2,000 CCTV cameras, 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modemsInfinova announced that, since 2005, basically all of the 1,500 miles (2,500 km) of expressways in service within China's Shaanxi province are using Infinova products for security surveillance. This includes over 2,000 cameras, approximately 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modems. For intelligent, safe and efficient highways, China is leading the way."Effective highway vide...

The first VIVOTEK CCTV camera installed at the facility was a PZ7111MissionPeterson Middle School, located in VIVOTEK USA's hometown of Sunnyvale California in the heart of Silicon Valley, is located in the Santa Clara Unified School District with an enrolment of around 900 students. What is unique about the school is the 1.8 acre Science Nature Area to teach students at the school and district about the natural world, science, and the environment. Twenty years ago, Computer and Science teacher...

Rainbow’s new OCL Series outdoor colour DSP cameras have been installed in Ireland at a prestigious private school, St Gerards, in Bray near Dublin. The application of the Rainbow DSP cameras is at a new build project forming an extension to the main school and catering for first-grade pupils.  The cameras are operating from the school's entrances, stairwells and playground, serving a building, which has a split-level structure with eight classrooms.  Images are monitored...

The acquisition of Electronic Line strengthens RISCO's position and offering in the residential marketRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, announced the acquisition of controlling interest in Electronics Line 3000 Ltd., a provider of security solutions for the residential and small commercial market. RISCO's intention is to maintain Electronics Line's independent operations and product offerings, and to grow it to become the residential arm of RISCO Group by expandin...

Octavian's services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm responseMulti-award winning Octavian Security, one of the fastest growing and most forward thinking security and facilities management businesses, has announced a relocation of its headquarters from Colwick in Nottinghamshire to new premises at Pride Park in Derby.Octavian, whose services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm response and risk management now resides in the sa...

Frank Iezzi will be responsible for IP camera customers in the Eastern U.S. and Eastern CanadaBasler Vision Technologies, one of the largest producers of digital cameras for industrial and security applications, announced that they have appointed Frank Iezzi as a new Regional Sales Manager for Basler's IP camera series. Frank will be based in Wallingford, Connecticut, and will be responsible for IP camera customers in the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. Frank is a graduate of the Universit...

QNAP's surveillance solutions have Intel Atom processor and strengthened event management softwareQNAP Security, a world-class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions is pleased to announce its participation at International Security Conference & Exhibition (ISC West 2010). QNAP will showcase the newest 4-drive and 6-drive VioStor NVR models which incorporate the Intel® Atom™ D-510 dual-core processor to deliver exceptional performance of maximum ne...

VIVOTEK's IP surveillance system reinforces hospital security and management efficiencyMissionSecurity is a top priority for a hospital and the Egypt-based General Authority for Health Insurance Hospital is no exception. The hospital suffered significant property losses and a perceived threat to patients' lives posed by theft and vandalism of medical equipment. Furthermore, managing the growing number of staff and patients and keeping operations under control weighed heavily upon the hospital ma...

Hommax will now be the authorised strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in SpainHikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced a new partnership with Spain's leading distributor of electronic security products, Hommax Sistemas S.A. Hommax will now be the authorised strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in Spain."Based on our long experience, over 30 years, in the video surveillance sector,...

Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industryMarch Networks® is pleased to welcome Luigi Portaluri to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Sales for the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations. Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, primarily focused on developing public and private sector accounts, as well as leading sales and support channels. During his career, he has overse...

IndigoVision's surveillance systems are employed across 20 different market sectorsIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues by 12% to £12.0m ($18.0m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2010, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.8m). Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "These results are encouraging in a challen...

Ultracker Technology is a Taiwan designer and manufacturer dedicated to stand-alone DVRUltracker Technology, a Taiwan professional designer and manufacturer dedicated to stand-alone DVR, with 10 years worldwide experience and great R&D capability of designing FPGA chips, provides H.264 high performance image compression and best image at SXGA Resolution (1280x1024) on a large DVI/VGA screen that you have ever seen on a DVR.This year, they are pleased to introduce you to their...

The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras provide complete security solutionsMango DSP, Inc - the leading developer and manufacturer of analytic ready, DSP based intelligent video servers announced that the company joined the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) to support global standardisation for networked video. The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras powered by MATE's video content analysis algorithms, provides complete security solu...

PoE enabled IP surveillance infrastructure is both cost efficient and easy to maintain for system administratorsACTi Corporation, a leading provider of unified solution for IP surveillance, and ZyXEL Communication, the leading broadband access solutions provider, announced that ZyXEL PoE switches and ACTi IP surveillance equipments have been jointly tested to deliver a comprehensive IP surveillance.The ZyXEL PoE switches allow power to be supplied over CAT5 Ethernet cables, and thus eliminate th...

Sales feedback has been that security managers know they will migrate to IP but do not know howInfinova announced that at IFSEC in Birmingham, England, May 10-13 at Booth # 5F10, it will hold a series of seminars showing attendees on how integrators can help their customers make the leap from analogue to digital surveillance easier and less costly."When we asked our integrators what we could do to help them at IFSEC, they asked us to go over two things with them, new products and how to lan...

CBC's Ganz C-Allview PTZ CCTV domes were installed at the car parksLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has teamed up with electronic security installer IC2 CCTV and wireless communications specialist 802 Global to protect ‘park-and-ride' car parks for a local authority in Kent. Maidstone Borough Council, which operates the park-and-ride facilities, has also successfully used the cameras to reduce the number of vehicles entering the town centre, improve the local environmen...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organised by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

RISCO is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systemsRISCO Group, Inc. is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West 2010 that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systems, including diverse technological innovations to boost functionality, reliability and performance. On display at the show are RISCO Group, Inc.'s unique and highly accurate detection technologies, dependable primary and backup communications systems...

 Optelecom-NKF has laid out a conservative plan for its surveillance products for 2010Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® surveillance solutions, has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.Revenue for the fourth quarter totalled $9.3 million, a decrease of 21% compared to revenue of $11.8 million for the same period a year ago. Revenue increased 12% on a sequential basis from the $8.3 million reported for the prior quarter ending Septemb...

The challengeThe Georgian Town Palace located in the heart of the City of London plays host to ceremonial banquets and international dignitaries visiting the capital.As a high profile venue, its security facilities need to be of the highest standard. Therefore, the managing authority for Mansion House - the Corporation of London - specified three Digital Sprite digital multiplex recorders. Installers, Classic Security Solutions has implemented the upgrade, along with the installation of 12...

Vicon and Cortech Developments have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool. "A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the staff at the charge desk handling calls, requests, alerts, alarms, controlling points of entry and exit with the distraction of a potentially volatile and hostile environ...

 VIVOTEK's innovative technology is always at the forefront of the network video surveillance marketVIVOTEK is delighted to announce that their network cameras have received the Symbol of Excellence Award 2009, conferred by CETRA (China External Trade Development Council). This is the fourth time that VIVOTEK has won the award since first taking part in the competition in 2005.The Taiwan Symbol of Excellence Awards Selection, with 717 candidate products, is based on four different criteria;...

The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera offers outstanding images with enhanced sensitivityHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the release of the world's first 2-megapixel CCD-based real-time network camera - the DS-2CD876BF - at ISC West 2010, which is held on March 24th to 26ht in Las Vegas, USA.The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera delivers exquisite compressed video stream with resolution of up to 16...

The giant panda is one of the most recognised and studied animals in the world today. When China gave the Taipei Zoo two giant pandas in December 2008, the Taiwanese public responded enthusiastically. The Taipei Zoo, which is owned by the Taipei City Government, has now selected MESSOA's SDS710M PTZ speed-dome cameras for monitoring of the pandas' zone. These cameras feature integrated auto-tracking software that provides zoo staff in the security control room with 24-hour surveillance of the pa...