Network video recorders (NVRs) News

  IMS Research considers 3D technology will upgrade video surveillance to a higher level providing the perception of depth  HD was the hot trend in the video surveillance industry in 2010; could 3D be the next hot technology trend for the video surveillance industry in 2011? In the consumer and professional broadcast space, 3D technology gained increasing acceptance and mindshare during 2010, and recently IMS Research has observed a number of examples of 3D technology beginni...

 Conference programme brings along more than hundred security experts under one roof across six streamsCounter Terror Expo taking place on the 19 - 20 April, Grand Hall, Olympia, London has announced that the much awaited 2011 conference programme is now live.Counter Terror Expo's carefully researched conference programme brings over one hundred world renowned issue specific experts together across six streams to deliver insight, analysis and perspective to the threats faced, across fo...

  New face of American Fibertek website would make downloading of trial software and other materials easilyThe industry's premier go-to website for professional security transmission solutions American Fibertek website has expanded its product page offerings to include highlights of the company's most recent introductions. Additionally, the mechanics for downloading trial software and other technical materials are now easier and more convenient to use.According to Jack Fernandes, CEO a...

  According to an IMS study the video content analysis market is set to grow across the security market  The Video Content Analysis (VCA) market endured another difficult year in 2010. There were successes, with new VCA project wins in the transportation and critical infrastructure markets; and there were failures, with a number of analytics vendors choosing to focus on other product areas and the news that Vidient has gone out of business.VCA vendors have continued to build stron...

  Panasonic's new AG-3DA1 3D camera is quite cheaper, lightweight and advanced compared to earlier 3D cameras Visitors to the Panasonic stand D102 were able to see themselves displayed live in Full-HD 3D via the AG-3DA1 integrated broadcast camera and 1080p Full-HD professional 3D plasma display TH-85VX200W."3D technology is a hot topic at the moment and we believe 3D has a strong future," said Brennan Peyton, General Manager, Panasonic System Networks imaging group. "Th...

   Ronnie Pennington joined Altronix as National Accounts Manager and would help in strengthening customer support Altronix announced the creation of a National Accounts Manager position that enables the company to best support its expanding line of systems-based power products. The company has tapped security industry veteran Ronnie Pennington to join Altronix in this position. "The addition of Ronnie as National Accounts Manager will help Altronix better serve our expanding clie...

 Geutebruck Southern Africa is seeking system integrator partners for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and other countries Geutebruck now has a new African subsidiary, Geutebruck Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd based in Meyersdal near Johannesburg in South Africa.  Managed by Charles Volschenk, who has returned to his native land after a spell as Geutebruck's international sales director, this is now the sales office for sub-Saharan Africa and will provide technical support for local partners acros...

 World's highest hotel - Shanghai Park Hyatt is home to the highest luxury restaurant located on the 93rd floorEverything about the Shanghai World Financial Centre in Pudong Shanghai, China challenges the limits of high-rise building construction. Located at Shanghai Lujiazui, in the burgeoning Pudong district, the building has already achieved more than 30 world-class certifications, and become a local landmark and an international sensation. Johnson Controls is proud to have pla...

  CamVu500 camera has power over ethernet which allows power and data transmission with the same cable  Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be showcasing its new CamVu500 IP camera at Intersec 2011, which features Integrated Camera Recording, an in-built enterprise video server and significantly, has been designed with Closed IPTV the next step in IP video security - firmly in mind. The latest, and most sophisticated addition, to the popular CamVu range provides excellent low l...

  Dedicated Micros' closed IPTV version of SD advanced will be launched at Intersec 2011, Dubai Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be launching a Closed IPTV version of its SD Advanced at Intersec 2011 in Dubai, allowing this extremely powerful hybrid DVR/NVR to be specified as a pivotal element of the next generation of deterministic, zero configuration, IP video security.With the SD Advanced Closed IPTV model all that is required to implement this leap in video surveillance techn...

  HDcctv will show a strong trend in the video surveillance market as predicted by IMS ResearchThe HDcctv Alliance was formed in 2009, with the core objective being to develop and manage the definition of an open standard for the transmission of high definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) using industry standard coaxial cable. HDcctv technology is built upon the HD-SDI standard pioneered in the professional broadcast market.In terms of sales, 2010 was a muted year for HDcctv bra...

 Leading UK monitoring stations recommend the REDWALL range for intrusion detection solutions Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, will be showcasing its range of REDWALL products at Intersec 2011 including REDSCAN, the award winning innovative laser scan detector, and its new perimeter protection offering Fibre SenSys.REDWALL has been the market leader in outdoor PIR sensors for use in CCTV systems for over 10 years. Their rugged design and unrivalled detection capability have ma...

 Fluidmesh 2200 mesh network spans across an area of a square mile covering all the downtown Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department sought to install a city-wide video surveillance system. However, they needed one with extraordinary flexibility to avoid interference issue with its existing Wi-Fi system.Solution:"By using a direct line of site, Fluidmesh allowed us greater flexibility to place our cameras and repeaters where we needed them to be," said Birmingham Police C...

 To face harsh wind and cold weather was the greatest challenge for in-campus surveillance security system SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for the Western Wyoming Community College parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them were very harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras.Challenge:The cameras needed to be mounted on existing light poles lo...

Dedicated Micros will be showcasing its Closed IPTV products at Intersec 2011CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using the Intersec 2011 exhibition in Dubai (16 - 18 January 2011) to showcase its Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution to prospective customers from across the Middle East region and to unveil a wide range of Closed IPTV compatible products.The award-winning, zero configuration, Closed IPTV has been brought to market by Dedi...

 HubWay UTP Transceivers provide long distance video surveillance solution in a metro complex in ChicagoWhen Altronix designed their HubWay UTP Transceivers, the objective was to provide an integrated system solution to send high quality video over long distances via structured cable. Since their introduction, Altronix HubWay Series has quickly gained traction for video surveillance applications in large multi-use complexes and campus applications where cameras are deployed over long d...

  IMS Research has been studying the rise of wireless video surveillance systems in cities where security is an issue Wireless infrastructure has a number of things going for it right now. Firstly, it reduces the cost of infrastructure when compared with the traditional trenching and laying of cable, which in the current economic environment is unsurprisingly popular.Secondly, wireless infrastructure offers networking in areas of cultural significance, such as city centres and historic...

 Low light CCTV surveillance test was successfully completed at the seminar event at Rutland Golf Club, Lincolnshire Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC has demonstrated its expanding range of innovative low light CCTV systems at a special night time test and seminar event. CBC organised it to answer one of the industry's most difficult questions: how do you obtain good surveillance images at night?Attended by an invited audience of installers, consultants, distributers, end users a...

  Mayflex, an IP specialist distributer strengthens its Physical Security Division by recruiting Sales DirectorGary joins Mayflex from Norbain, where over a 20 year period he led strategic and major account development teams and was involved in many major account and project wins. Gary joins the business on January 4th 2011, managing the current Mayflex security sales team recently boosted by the recruitment of Neil Jeffrey and Steve Green. He will be responsible for developing th...

 Paul Taylor, Samsung Techwin's new Access Control Business Development Manager for UK and IrelandSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Paul Taylor as its Access Control Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland. Paul, whose career in the electronic security industry spans eighteen years, has for the last two and a half years worked for ACT (Access Control Technology) where he was Sales Manager. He has previously performed sales roles within the access control divisions of Sie...

  Chris Harper has joined SANYO CCTV division as a business development manager along with Mike Cole Mike Cole's career in the electronic security industry spans over 25 years and includes spells at Grundig, Siemens Building Technologies and most recently, Sony, where he was Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland.Chris Harper has worked in the electronic security industry for over 20 years and joins SANYO from Security Manufacturing Ltd where he was Key Account Manager. He has...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organisations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

  Surveon's camera and NVR combine together to deliver true megapixel solutions Megapixel video surveillance solution provider Surveon has announced its new 3 megapixel network cameras and enterprise hardware RAID NVRs which will be highlighted at Intersec Dubai, 2011. The new H.264 megapixel cameras, featuring Sony IMX series high-sensitivity sensors, include Box, Bullet and Dome models with high-demand features such as: IR Illumination, Day/Night functions, IP66, WDR, Motorized Lense...

 Dallmeier helps the town of Looe benefit from a high-quality CCTV system with a limited budgetDallmeier's innovative approach to CCTV provision in the Cornish town of Looe is demonstrating that the benefits of a high-quality, monitored system are even within the reach of smaller towns with limited budgets.Looe is a busy seaside town and fishing port built around a harbour and river in south-east Cornwall. It has a population of about 5,000 and its main business is summer tourism, although...

 In just six decades, the IKEA furnishing store has grown from a small Swedish company into a global retail businessThe IKEA sites in the Czech cities of Prague and Brno recently modernised their video security systems and are now equipped with state-of-the-art technology by German manufacturer Dallmeier.Within merely six decades, the IKEA furnishing store has grown from a small company in the south Swedish town of Smaland into a global retail business around the world. The c...

  QNAP Security NVR is now in compliance with Open Network Video Interface Forum standard which has enhanced it further QNAP Security, the premium Linux-based and PC-less NVR solution provider, has recently announced its NVR compatibility enhancement which enables users to select among a wide range of IP cameras and video servers - more than 1,000 models including most professional brands. Furthermore, the Viostor NVR firmware 3.3.1. allows full usage of ONVIF standar...

   President Obama signed into law legislation backed by Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition President Obama signed into law legislation backed by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition that will provide electronic security companies relief from an onerous and misguided energy efficiency requirement.The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-load" mode. The la...

 VideoIQ celebrates on its product highlights, partnerships and record growth in 2010VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced record results for 2010, more than doubling its customer base and unit shipments vs. 2009. VideoIQ's record growth was fuelled by strong adoption of new products launched in 2010, including the iCVR-HD High Definition line of dome cameras with full onboard NVR storage, the iCVR standard definition line of indoor and outdoor dome cameras w...

 GKB VFDS utilises video image detection to identify flame and smoke via surveillance detection technologyGKB Security is proud to announce that its VFDS (Video Fire Detection System) won an award at the 19th Taiwan Excellence Awards. After undergoing two month and four stages of rigorous evaluation, including "R&D", "Design", "Quality", and "Marketing" aspects, GKB VFDS is recognised as the Taiwanese-branded product with not only innovative techn...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...