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Janne Jakobsen has been hired as Vice President to run the Professional Products division Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), continues to achieve growth in the market for networked surveillance solutions. Not sitting on their laurels, Milestone management has created an organisational focus towards the high-volume, small to medium-size business (SMB) sector by creating a new company unit called Professional Products. Janne Ja...

HD surveillance footage of Santa Claus was captured during a routine field-testing experience Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, confirmed recently that it has indisputable video evidence of Santa Claus’ existence. The high-definition (HD) surveillance footage, captured by Avigilon during a routine field-testing exercise, shows Santa Claus on the roof of a building in Vancouver, BC. “This is a sig...

Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit Oncam recently announced an integration partnership with Milestone Systems giving customers around the world an interoperable surveillance solution and providing them access to the world’s best, patented 360-degree technology. Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) and has added its client-side de-warping into...

The relics of Saint Nicholas are held in the sacred care of the Basilica di San Nicola Following their translation from Myra to Bari in 1087, the bones of Saint Nicholas were laid to rest in the former Benedictine church and entrusted to a detail of armed watchmen. Today, the task of guarding the precious remains of the patron saint of Bari has been taken up by the “electronic eyes” of Dallmeier’s HD cameras: the Papal Basilica di San Nicola, the Dominican mo...

Images from 100 plus cameras installed across six toll stations are recorded locally on Wavestore servers Almost nine years after it was opened, the M6toll has had its video surveillance system upgraded in order to increase recording capacity and comply with changing data security requirements.  The 27 miles of the M6toll allows drivers to bypass one of Europe's most congested motorways. It was built and is operated by Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), a private company...

HDCVI has an advantage in installation and costs  The video surveillance segment has enjoyed great progress over the past few years and there is no denying that HD is currently very popular and the industry is becoming more active, with companies trying hard to lead in this trend. The three main HD solutions, namely, IP HD, HD-SDI HD and analogue HD have been intensively discussed on their limitations and restrictions, to decipher which one will be the optimal solution in...

IQinVision appoints new Western Regional Sales Director  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, today announced the appointment of MatJenkins to the position of Western Regional Sales Director for North America.  Most recently, Mr. Jenkins worked as a Western North America Sales Manager at one of the top North American megapixel camera manufacturers. He has also been involved in sales and solutions development for commercial accou...

The system makes it possible for train drivers to have access to live video images of critical areas Averaging 1.6 million passengers per day, the Taipei Metro, also known as the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, is one of the busiest transportation systems in Asia and has become an important driver for business and lifestyle in the island nation. A CCTV-based onboard video surveillance system has been in place on a number of Taipei Metro carriages since 2010 to help ens...

StopLift's analytic technology works with Axis cameras to detect scan avoidance Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, is working with StopLift, a leading point of sale (POS) analytics developer whose technology is used in Tesco, to clamp down on self-checkout theft in stores across the UK. The busy Christmas shopping period is well underway and stores are packed with shoppers buying gifts and stocking up on festive food and drink. However, with 30% o...

The Avigilon HD 1 MP cameras monitor activity at all main entrances, teller wickets, vault doors, and ATMs Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU), a member-owned financial cooperative with more than $680 million in assets and 16 branches across Southwestern Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to protect itself from theft and fraud. Y...

Dallmeier helps to coordinate the activities of emergency response units at Emmendingen, Germany The Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) is a non-profit emergency response organisation called into action in the event of disasters or accidents. The local chapter of Emmendingen was founded in 1965 and can look back on many years full of action. With more than 70 active helpers and 30 reservists as well as a 30-head youth group the Emmendingen chapter is the largest THW location in the r...

Background Mission Motorcycles under constant threat of robbery Mission Motorcycles was founded in the 1950s and today is one of the UK’s leading motorcycle dealerships. The problem it faced, however, is that its storefront filled with top-of-the-range motorbikes is a temptation that many thieves just can’t resist. Over the last three years the company has endured three break-ins, the last of which involved five motorbikes valued at least £5,000 each being stolen. In addi...

Oncam, the innovator in 360-degree surveillance cameras, technology and security solutions, announces the world’s first– OnVu360. A mobile application, available on iTunes, that for the first time ever, enables users to fully experience surveillance through 360-degrees, in full HD and in the palm of your hand. OnVu360 enables total situational awareness, wherever you are, at your fingertips— literally. Never before have customers had this kind of experience, enabling 24/7 acce...

Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system  When faced with persistent theft and vandalism issues and a limited viewing experience for its congregation, Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system that would enable them to better monitor security and produce more interactive processions Background Historically an Ab...

 Vemotion IP wireless video encorder have been integrated with Tecton DVR / NVR products Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, recently announced that they have agreed a technical integration project with Tecton.  Tecton will integrate with the Vemotion IP based wireless video encoders so that Vemotion video streams can be recorded by their DVR/NVR products in a control room environment.  The solution pro...

The goal of the campaign is to inspire security professionals and/or their employers to sponsor at least one child Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is continuing its integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2013. Mission 500’s media partners have again joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placem...

DVTEL enables users to leverage their security technologies for uses beyond traditional security functions DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced its initiative to provide open systems solutions through its compliance with various ONVIF specifications and through close collaboration with other manufacturers. This initiative highlights DVTEL's commitment to open systems, enabling the development of best-in-class surveillance systems using technolog...

MetrôRio, Rio de Janeiro’s metro system, has chosen IndigoVision to supply a complete IP video security solution to protect the 700,000 people who travel daily on its network and to allow for future expansion of the metro service. IndigoVision won the contract to replace MetrôRio’s ageing analogue surveillance system because of the superior image quality of the IndigoVision cameras, which makes for precise identification of individuals in recorded images, coupled with th...

March Networks is committed to pre-integrating its open Command VMS with best-in-class security products and system March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce that its Command video management system (VMS) software is fully integrated with the Bosch line of advanced video surveillance cameras. The certified integration provides March Networks Command™ systems integrators and customers with additional flexibility when selec...

The City of Pittsboro Police Department deploys a civic surveillance system using Avigilon's HD surveillance system Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced that the City of Pittsboro Police Department located in Pittsboro, Indiana, has deployed a Civic Surveillance system, using the Proxim Wireless Tsunami® MP-8100 series radios and antennas and Avigilon’s innovative high-definition surveillanc...

End userThe Raul Uranga - Carlos Sylvestre Begnis Subfluvial Tunnel, formerly known as the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel, is an underwater road tunnel that connects the provinces of Entre Rios and Santa Fe in Argentina, crossing the Parana River between the capital of Entre Rios, Parana, and Santa Candida Island, 15 km from Santa Fe.The tube sections measure a total of 2,397 m and have 270 m long access ramps at both ends. At its deepest point the tunnel is about 32 m under the average water le...

The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries ASIS International held its 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2012 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries. The event was officially opened by Eduard Emde, CPP, President of ASIS International.  The conference kicked off with Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong K...

The Creamery deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that The Creamery, located in San Francisco, has deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs to improve the customer experience at the cafe. The Creamery, in San Francisco’s SoMa district, is well worth the long line you’ll find at the counter on sunny week...

Every second counts Over a million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of cargo go through the bustling Port of Bangkok each year. This harbour in Thailand's capital city has become a major centre of commerce in the political and economic organisation called Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thailand supplies south east Asian nations with items such as rice, timber, and produce. As result, every minute that goods spend at the Port of Bangkok is of critical importance. Thus, the Po...

Moxa announces the release of a new IP dome camera that enables more reliable video surveillance performance in harsh outdoor installations.    Able to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 122°F without a fan or heater, the Moxa VPort P26 outdoor IP dome camera is housed in an exceptionally rugged metal enclosure with IP66 rain/dust protection and an IK10 vandal-resistant dome cover. The camera is designed to withstand impacts of up to 20 joules or approximately the i...

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

Arecont Vision urroundVideoAV8185DN panoramic day/night cameras have been installed at the Lagadar facility Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that Gistex has chosen Arecont Vision megapixel camera solutions because they deliver better resolution, clarity and depth of field than competing camera solutions. The company has deployed Arecont Vision cameras to view and monitor production activities at two textile manufac...

The exposition featured commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies The recently concluded sixth edition of South Asia's largest security exhibition – IFSEC India and Homeland Security India 2012 – ended on a highly successful note at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The three-day (Nov 1-3) exposition boasted close to 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries displaying the most cutting edge commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies...

BSIA survey shows members are keen to raise awareness on career paths available within the security industry Research undertaken by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that BSIA members consider the security industry to be a viable career option for those with a disability. This follows a recent survey launched to gauge the industry’s perceptions of equality and diversity, coinciding with the International Day of Disabled People, which aspires t...

Avigilon’s HD surveillance system protects students and prevents incidents of vandalism and robbery Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Fort Dodge Community School District (FDCSD) in Iowa has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to better protect students and staff and prevent incidents of vandalism, robbery, and student misconduct. The Avigilon high-definition surveillance s...