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IDIS has announced powerful but affordable options for integrating video, access control, life safety and building management systems between its end-to-end video technology and Gallagher’s access control solutions. Powerful off-the-shelf integration This powerful off-the-shelf integration, from South Korea’s renowned video manufacturer, gives systems integrators and end users everything they need for complete, future-proofed site control. It enables a straightforward integration o...

When Cubic Transportation Systems and Transport for London identified that the Limehouse Link Tunnel in London’s East End would benefit from an upgraded traffic safety monitoring system, they opted for the advantages offered by Predator Ultra HD cameras from 360 Vision Technology. Traffic tunnels  Let’s face it: traffic tunnels are cool. Perhaps it’s their artificially lit, subterranean nature, coupled with the unspoken thrill of passing smoothly, at high speed, through...

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customers’ affordable alternatives for NDAA-compliant video. The NDAA line-up now includes a range of 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP camera models, which are ideal for applications of any size from small to medium sites, such as retail outlets, hotels, local government facilities, and offices, through to enterprise users such as utilities, school and university campuses, logistics, and large commercial...

IDIS is pleased to announce that its award-winning 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera is now NDAA compliant and available to systems integrators and end users everywhere. IDIS 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera The 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera ranks as one of the most popular IDIS cameras, due largely to its many innovative and unmatched features, including silky-smooth Smart UX Controls, which enable smooth and intuitive panning, tracking, and zooming with ease and accuracy. These revolutionary contr...

The new IDIS Intelligent Video Wall Station, designed as a simple plug-in for the cost and license-free IDIS Centre VMS, brings the benefits of video wall services to a wider market, including smaller and mid-sized customers. The new offering makes it easier for businesses to plan, design, configure and use dynamic video walls. It lets them optimise safety and security, with centralised monitoring for single or multiple sites, without the traditional price tag.  Integrated with cameras an...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, recently announced the launch of a new addition to its signature AI-based DeepinView network camera range – the 4MP varifocal bullet camera (iDS-2CD7A45G0-IZ(H)S(Y)). It is the first camera in the DeepinView range to incorporate 25x optical zoom capability which allows customers to monitor large spaces more cost-effectively than before. This makes it ideal for transportation hubs like airports and railway stations, hig...

Harrods Village, a prestigious gated development located on the banks of the River Thames, has teamed up with Interphone to implement a comprehensive maintenance solution for onsite security systems. Under the partnership, the security systems and building technology integrator has enabled Harrods Village to complete essential work and ensure door entry, access control, and CCTV systems are fit for purpose. Addressing the technology challenges “We have worked closely with Interphone to...

3xLogic's all-in-one offering removes the need for an on-premise server and simplifies the installation process. When using the VISIX V-Series Setup App (iOS/Android), installers can easily configure and set up cameras to get up and running quickly. Cameras can then be brought into VIGIL Client, View Lite II Mobile App (iOS/Android) to view live and recorded video. In addition, vital health information can be gathered in VIGIL Central Management (VCM). This also offers an interim step with t...

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events, during the emergency response process, recently announced the appointment of the new 2022 Board Members. New 2022 Board Members The 2022-year term will be led by Board President, David Holl, who serves as the Director of Public Safety for Lower Allen Township, Pennsylvania, in USA. Furthermore, the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm...

3xLOGIC, the globally renowned provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its Serverless Camera Bundle. Serverless Camera Bundle Designed for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as being suitable for educational, retail, healthcare and warehouse and distribution environments, the Serverless Camera Bundle offers organisations that don’t have support staff to maintain on-site servers and infrastructure, the opportunity to bene...

Userful Corporation, a globally renowned provider of software-defined networking solution for the enterprise AV-over-IP market, has been named the leader in global sales of software-defined AV-over-IP, by Maia Research. The 2021 report recognises Userful Corporation as a pioneer in the market, offering software-based solutions that can be deployed across non-proprietary hardware. Software-defined AV-over-IP The research uncovered that the enterprise AV-over-IP market is one of the fastest-gro...

DNAKE, a pioneering provider of video intercom, is pleased to announce that its video intercoms are now conformant with ONVIF Profile S. This officially listing is achieved by multiple support tests which conformed to the ONVIF standards. In other words, DNAKE video intercoms can be seamlessly integrated with third-party ONVIF-compliant products with future-proofing solutions. What is ONVIF? Founded in 2008, ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an open industry forum that provid...

Teledyne has announced the release of the ITC Category 1 Thermography Qualification preparation course for achieving qualification as a category 1 certified thermographer. Teledyne FLIR ITC Category 1 Thermography Qualification course explains the basics of infrared, how to operate an infrared camera under different conditions and for various purposes, how to appropriately judge a measurement situation in the field and how to identify potential error sources to enable participants to undertake...

For years, cameras have helped businesses of all types improve their security. But what if the camera could not only reduce the risk of theft and intrusion but also improve the ability to make smarter business decisions, too? That’s the promise of the latest generation of camera technology. Using advanced technology, modern camera systems can help retailers better understand how their customers engage with the store environment, yielding powerful insights about how to improve the cu...

3xLOGIC, the provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its All-in-One Functionality, currently available in its serverless camera bundle, indoor cube camera, and 56-degree thermal camera offerings. All-in-One cameras feature onboard storage and, with the purchase of appropriate licensing, allow the camera to function as a standalone VIGIL Server. The cameras can also be used in conjunction with a VIGIL DVR for redundant storage capability. Aff...

Immervision, the pioneering developer of advanced vision systems combining optics, image processing, and sensor fusion technology announced its ultra-wide lenses will be integrated into IONODES’ PERCEPT body camera. This collaboration will give businesses and the general public greater peace of mind, by providing physical security workers with a body camera that can effectively capture in real-time any potential security threats or issues in high resolution and never miss a detail through...

It is possible to visualise sound and the user doesn’t have to be an acoustic engineer to make sense of it either: the FLIR Si124 industrial acoustic imaging camera produces a precise acoustic image that is overlaid in real-time on top of a digital camera picture. The blended visual and sound image is presented live on screen, visually displaying ultrasonic information and allowing the user to accurately pinpoint the source of the sound. Acoustic imaging is used for two primary purposes:...

Traffic congestion and road accidents are the toughest challenges faced by traffic management agencies across the world. With rapid global urbanisation, the growing amount and type of vehicles has led to more road-related issues every year. According to a MarketsandMarkets report, the global number of cars and commercial vehicles on the road will nearly double by 2040, putting tremendous pressure on the existing urban infrastructure. Traffic management strategies Various countries have formul...

Despite the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly four in five video security systems-related businesses reported growth in the past 12 months, according to a 23-nation survey conducted by Calipsa, the market renowned provider of Deep Learning-powered video analytics. Slightly less than half of the businesses reported growth in a 2020 report. Calipsa 2021 Video Monitoring Report The Calipsa 2021 Video Monitoring Report is a look inside the industry and its biggest trends. The...

With its major global Innovation Splash in November, MOBOTIX AG is placing 18 new hardware and software solutions on the market at once. New products  The first hemispherical camera that combines infrared and LED white light in a single system is a major highlight. In addition, there is a new convenient dome camera, hemispherical modules, and Thermal CIF modules specially designed for perimeter protection for the MOBOTIX7 cameras with up to 105° wide angle of view (FoV). A fiber optic...

Simon Shawley, Business Development Manager at Smart R Distribution, explains “How recent advances in video recording technology means that installers can help end-user clients to extend the life of their existing analogue CCTV systems, while enabling them to migrate to a full IP network based video surveillance system, at their own pace.” IP network-based video surveillance solutions offer users significant advantages over traditional analogue CCTV systems. These include the abilit...

Nestled on the Western shore of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio is one of the latest 5-star luxury properties in the Larian landscape. The magnificent resort in Art Nouveau style, which encompasses a late 19th-century palace and a former monastery, has been completely renovated to host 81 rooms, lush gardens with pool, more than 2,000 m2 spa, 2 restaurants, and 90 car places in the underground parking. End-to-end security solutions The Grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio, wedged...

Being isolated on the edge of wilderness means there’s a need for a video system that is both reliable and flexible. For that reason, the team at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), since 2009, has relied on video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, to enhance security, safety, and efficiency at the airport. Milestone XProtect VMS installed At the edge of the frontier, Jackson Hole Airport has experienced considerable growth over the years. Significant capital investments in expan...

With its major global Innovation Splash in November 2021, MOBOTIX AG is placing 18 new hardware and software solutions on the market at once. Software and hardware solutions The first hemispherical camera that combines infrared and LED white light in a single system is a major highlight. In addition, there is a new convenient dome camera, hemispherical modules, and Thermal CIF modules specially designed for perimeter protection for the MOBOTIX7 cameras with up to 105° wide angle of view (F...

Recently, Gallagher held a roadshow in partnership with Avigilon in Johannesburg, to provide Channel Partners, end-users, and consultants with an overview of the Avigilon integration with Gallagher’s security software, Command Centre. “The main purpose of the roadshow was to highlight the possibilities of the integration between Avigilon’s leading Video Management Software and the Gallagher system,” explains Tiisetso Khanye, Technical Account Manager, for Gallagher South...

Intersec, the globally renowned emergency services, security, and safety event, has announced that ex-MI6 Chief, Sir Alex Younger is one of the first announced international headliners, speaking for the first time in the UAE, as a guest speaker. Ex-MI6 Chief, Sir Alex Younger Alex Younger joined the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), also known as MI6, in 1991 and served as a Diplomat and Undercover Operative. He was appointed Chief or ‘C’ of MI6 in 2014 and...

Due to the GPS in mobile phones, users live in a world where friends and family can track each other’s every move, mobile apps, and smart home devices to meet up, stay connected, and even watch one another make it safely home. But in an emergency, if a person calls 911 from a mobile phone, the operator likely has less information than a rideshare driver. Despite significant advances in technology that allows for the collection and sharing of geolocation information, few severely underfund...

Modern Video security systems are more secure now than ever before. Gone are the days when network video recorders (NVRs) and cameras were allowed to be default credentials (such as a 12345 password), which attackers used to mobilise tens of thousands (or more) devices in a botnet. It’s important to remember that security at times can be simple.  Just requiring login credentials to be changed upon first use resulted in a drastic reduction of compromised security systems. But, simple...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing Version 8.0 of their DSS Video Management Software (VMS) to its North American market. The software upgrade incorporates a smaller file size for the installation package, faster startup time, and an easy-to-deploy secure design. It also boasts high scalability and performance to maximise the investment of DSS users. DSS 8.0 is designed for ease of use, efficiency, and flexibility. Multiple deployment methods a...

The manufacturer-independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of MOBOTIX products and solutions. Test for security vulnerabilities During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios. These correspond to the current cyber att...