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Hikvision’s expansive lineup of PanoVu panoramic cameras allows facilities to monitor vast coverage areas without having to invest in purchasing and installing dozens of surveillance cameras. The expansive PanoVu series features up to 32 megapixels of resolution and are available in a variety of 180° or 360° configurations and feature sets. “Our PanoVu panoramic cameras provide wide area coverage with outstanding value by enabling one camera to replace up to four standard ca...

BCD, the global pioneer in purpose-built video data infrastructure solutions, announced the hiring of Hassan Makki and Wael Noureddine, both of whom will join the company’s rapidly growing Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Turkey (MERAT) team. Work experience and education Mr. Makki, who is based in the United Arab Emirates, has 15 years of security industry experience. He spent the past eight years as Regional Sales Manager – Video Surveillance, IoT, Computer Vision, Smart Cities a...

BCD, the security industry’s most trusted global video data infrastructure manufacturer, continues to develop strong partnerships and is happy to announce it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Koyuncu Elektronik, a technology distribution company based in Turkey. Effective August 2021, Koyuncu Elektronik is the exclusive distributor of BCD’s pre-engineered video appliances product line, Video Storage Solutions (VSS), which is devoted to the Electronic Security market...

A strategic partnership formed between video wall technology experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) and mobility solutions company Dynniq, has secured its first major control room project win. The partnership was formed to offer a turnkey solution for a traffic control room incorporating a UVS video wall solution with Dynniq’s Urban Traffic Management Control system, ImCity. Cloud-based platform ImCity is a cloud-based platform that has been designed to offer a flexible and open integr...

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customer's 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 buildi...

Eagle Eye Networks, the provider of cloud video surveillance, is pleased to announce that several core Eagle Eye University classes are now CPD-certified for physical security resellers and consultants in the United Kingdom and Europe. With topics that are practical and timely, the classes are designed to further security professionals’ careers, enable them to meet education and licencing requirements, and enhance their businesses by offering cyber secure cloud video surveillance solution...

Agent Vi has partnered with Genetec to offer end-to-end intelligent video surveillance solutions for real-time detections and alerts, video investigation and business intelligence applications. As a long-time technology partner of Genetec, Agent Vi’s AI video analytics solutions are seamlessly integrated with Genetec Security Center platform. Agent Vi – Genetec integration This integration enables customers to receive, display and manage innoVi’s (Agent Vi's AI-powered video...

With innovation in its DNA, Axis Communications has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in video surveillance since developing the first network video camera in 1996. Also responsible for introducing the world’s first HDTV-compliant cameras and video encoders, Axis delivers hundreds of leading-edge products for security, safety, and operational efficiency. As part of the company’s pioneering approach, Axis often teams with manufacturing solution providers to keep pace with aggres...

A considerable cost factor in any video security system is represented by the delivery, mounting, and implementation of the components on-site. The "Mountera®" mounting system from Germany-based manufacturer Dallmeier reduces the cost of installation substantially, and it was recently granted patent protection within Germany. Installers and end customers are familiar with one of the biggest problems associated with many camera systems: Every mounting situation – mast, ceiling, and wal...

At GSX 2021, on booth #841, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of Security Center (v5.10), the company’s flagship security and analytics platform; the latest generation of its AutoVu Sharp V ALPR cameras, and Mission Control, the company’s situational intelligence and decision management system. Genetec will also feature solutions to help organisations migrate from...

Matrix, a make in India manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, devises solutions for different-sized businesses. The innovator taps the communication requirements of every industry vertical and tailors products accordingly. Being a major player in the government sector, Matrix is participating in National Public Procurement Conclave; organised by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 9th August to 9th September 2021. The...

The South German industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to exceed industry expectations in the first half of 2021. Instead of the 7% increase in the turnover forecast by the VDMA for the machine vision industry, the company has so far generated more than double this growth. The camera manufacturer from Obersulm expects consistently high growth until the end of 2021. The positive order situation and the strong development of foreign business give the camera...

Global MSC Security announces that former Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary and now a Strategic Advisor to the Home Office’s Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) initiative, Peter Goodman OBE QPM, will participate in the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2021. The event takes place in Bristol on Tuesday 19th October and this year focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in the surveillance industry. During his 33 years’ service working across three poli...

Vaylia Integrated Security announces a partnership with Quanergy, the provider of OPA-based solid-state LiDAR and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT. Vaylia CEO Paul Painter says the partnership will augment the security solutions offered to Vaylia’s clients. “The LiDAR technology from Quanergy will bring a new level of 3D sensor solutions to very challenging applications, including smart cities, security detection, and industrial automation. We are planning to integrate the...

Connect ONE® from Connected Technologies is the only cloud-hosted management platform one needs for all the system integrations: intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring and energy management. With the award-winning Safe Passage module for access control user authorisation and ScanPass mobile credential for frictionless entrance control, dealers and their customers have the latest services to manage multiple locations through one user interface. Conne...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions is excited to announce their new in-car video (ICV4000) system, featuring a powerful new video processing unit (VPU4000). With high-speed processing, wireless networking, new security features, improved image quality and easier deployment, the new Panasonic i-PRO ICV4000 system takes in-car video technology into the future. ICV4000 in-car video system “Panasonic i-PRO in-car video systems for law enforcement and professional security applications have a...

Aviotec's new firmware version 7.81 comprises AI algorithms which can now detect fire and smoke in changing weather and light conditions. The AI algorithms have been developed further to ensure reliability for sheltered outdoor areas. The fire risk in these areas and nearby buildings can now be reduced with intelligent, fast, and reliable detection. In the past, only indoor areas could be effectively covered by fire and smoke detection devices. Customers with premises extending from buildings t...

Business is more than just a livelihood–it's the culmination of years spent dreaming and planning. With that in mind, it only makes sense to protect the business with the smartest security system on the market. Reported by security market analysts from Omdia have highlighted the potential growth of integrated physical security as a service (PsaaS) system. Omdia forecasts that the world PsaaS market was estimated to be worth $1.5 billion in 2020. The market for integrated PSaaS solutions w...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the release of the latest versions of FLIR Research Studio software. This new release includes both a Professional Edition with FLIR Research Studio Player—designed for research and science applications requiring robust data capture and analysis—and an upgraded version of the FLIR Research Studio Standard Edition. Both the Standard and Professional Editions are now offered as one-year subscriptions or perpetual lic...

Videonetics, the provider of AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with COM-SUR, the CCTV video footage auditing, smart backup, and standardised intelligent incident reporting software. The technology integration empowers users to carry out auditing and review of CCTV video feeds in real-time, creating exceptional intelligent incident reports for quick escalation and resolution of an incident with a unified, futur...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the next generation of its AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR (Automatic Licence Plate Recognition) camera. This new version provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that can be deployed anywhere easily. It is built to deliver machine learning-based ALPR and vehicle analytics on the edge, ensuring high performance in all conditions. ALPR installation and application Desi...

Security breaches are not governed by the seasons, by the weather, and certainly not by the time of day. They can occur at any time, and often under the cover of darkness when traditional, black-and-white security cameras with infrared lighting are unable to capture events clearly enough to collect clear evidence or respond effectively. Hikvision has expanded its full-colour camera range with ColorVu technology. This offers a much better visual experience than traditional cameras, providing acc...

Ava Security, the pioneer of unified security, launches its new Cloud Connector A750 product to make customer’s existing cameras smart with uniquely scalable real-time AI, adding cloud-based management and analytics to existing systems and devices. The new A750 is the fifth model in the Cloud Connector range, with Ava Security expanding its portfolio to meet its customers’ growing security requirements. This new model can support up to 50 cameras. At the same time, one of the existi...

Ava Security, the globally renowned pioneer in unified security solutions, announced the launch of its new Cloud Connector A750 product, to make customers' existing cameras smart with uniquely scalable real-time AI (Artificial Intelligence), adding cloud-based management and analytics to existing systems and devices. Ava Cloud Connector A750 The new A750 is the fifth model in the Cloud Connector range, with Ava Security expanding its portfolio, so as to meet its customers’ growing securi...

Hikvision’s HikCentral Professional platform provides a centralised software solution to remotely view and manage all facets of an organisation’s integrated physical security systems. The advanced platform delivers vast integration and management capabilities for video surveillance, access control, video intercom and various specialty solutions, such as under vehicle surveillance, along with a host of embedded intelligent analytics and system analysis tools. HikCentral Professional...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, will host an upcoming webinar to showcase its latest video releases in thermal imaging, camera analytics, VIGIL CLOUD features and enhancements, and more for dealers and integrators. During the hour-long webinar, scheduled for Thursday, August 12, at 2 p.m. ET, the company will introduce several new products and updates. Additionally, 3xLOGIC will also provide insight into how dealers can position and sell these new soluti...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and cloud video surveillance, announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava Aware Cl...

Axis Communications announces the release of an updated version of AXIS People Counter. This application offers a consolidated product with additional functionalities included as features. AXIS People Counter runs embedded in compatible indoor Axis cameras and provides reliable counting of people in both directions simultaneously so visitor trends can be quickly analysed, and peak visitor times identified. This updated application also offers the opportunity to estimate occupancy levels in rea...

Axis’ Dominic Jones reviews the recent program of online events covering a wide range of industry topics and garnering much attention from partners, customers, and prospects alike. When the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to running physical events, it was a natural and exciting step for Axis to launch and host its own Axis Online Events. In the first half of 2021, Axis has brought together key industry speakers alongside Axis’ own experts to discuss in a virtual setting a range o...

Security and Safety Things GmbH announces it now offers 100 unique video analytic applications in its application store, further strengthening its position as the largest open platform application store for smart security cameras in the world. The Security & Safety Things’ (S&ST) Application Store now features 100 ready-to-use apps that offer video analytic solutions for retail, manufacturing and logistics, commercial office space, parking and stadium environments, with more apps...