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DVTel releases latest version of Latitude NVMS V6.2

DVTel, Inc., the IP video surveillance software technology pioneer, recently announced availability of its latest version of Latitude NVMS V6.2. This release gives operators and administrators greater configuration flexibility, ease of access for casual users through Internet Explorer, and an industry-first mobile video application feature that turns your Android phone into an IP video surveillance camera. Latitude 6.2 also features transcoder improvements for remote viewing (outputs of H.264...

RVR integrates ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission technology from Xtralis

Remote Video Response (RVR) has become one of the first remote video surveillance operations to fully integrate the new award-winning ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission technology from Xtralis into its central station operations, bringing significant advantages to installers and end-users alike. ADPRO FastTrace 2 has been integrated within RVR's own award-winning ‘Chameleon' command and control technology, effectively enabling operators to monitor, manage and respond to images...

Asian Securitex 2012 to deliver innovative security technologies and equipment

Asian Securitex delivers an array of innovative security technologies and equipment from around the worldExpanded in show scale, Asian Securitex 2012, Asia's premier International Security, Safety and Fire Protection makes a triumphant return. Organised by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd, a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, the show will run from 4-6 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).Derived from the industry-renowned 4-in-1 Sustainable, Architecture,...

Opengear remote management solution provider appoints a new CMO and VP

 John Bedrick is the new CMO and VP of product management at Opengear Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions announced the hiring of John Bedrick as chief marketing officer and vice president of product management. Bedrick brings deep expertise across all aspects of enterprise security, including authentication, encryption, firewall, identity/access management and intrusion detection/prevention. Before joining Opengear, Bedrick served chief ma...

Corps Security unveils memorial stone of one of its first employees

  Cpl Thomas Hancock was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) since his death over 140 years agoAfter demonstrating incredible bravery in the field of battle, Cpl Thomas Hancock, late the Lancers, was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), yet since his death over 140 years ago his grave had remained unmarked. He was also one of the first employees of The Corps of Commissionaires (Corps Security) and on the 15th October a memorial stone was unveiled in honour of his achievements and services to h...

Unipart Security appoints Dave Razzell as the new Operations Manager

 Dave Razzel, Operations Manager, Electronic Solution Divison, Unipart Security Solutions Limited Dave Razzell has been appointed Operations Manager for the Electronic Solutions division of Unipart Security Solutions Ltd. Dave will have responsibility for the operational efficiency of Unipart Security's NSI Gold Category II accredited alarm and remote video monitoring & response centre in Oxford. In addition to managing customer care and customer intimacy programmes, Dave will also main...

Axis' sales reflect shift in security industry from analogue to digital video surveillance

Axis Communications network video surveillance products are popular on the marketAxis is expanding its global operations and in the next few days a sales office will be opened in Mexico. Axis sees a great interest for network video in the market and by strengthening its local presence, the company will gain a better opportunity to develop the market in Central America.  Since year-end, Axis has increased its global presence with its own personnel in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and...

mobiDEOS appoints former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor

  Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS has added former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor, contributing industry knowledge and years of experience as the company intensifies its law enforcement strategy. Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets. Mr. Cercone, a graduate of the FBI National Academy i...

Electronic security and remote monitoring solutions provider Reliance High-Tech open new headquarters in Reading

 The new 6000sqf headquarters feature better communications and transport infrastructureReliance High-Tech has announced the opening of their new 6000sqf headquarters in Winnersh, Reading.  The move from the existing offices in Chessington supports both the recent and anticipated growth of the organisation while also providing a stronger head office facility.  The new location is closer to key technology partners and also offers improved communications and transport infrastructure...

Axis Security opens new National Communications Centre for efficient delivery of its security services across the UK

 The new combined Control and RVR Centre will enhance Axis Security's services to its clients Axis Security, a leading provider of bespoke security systems and manned guarding services, has opened a new National Communications Centre to support the delivery of essential security services for the whole of its business throughout the UK.The new facility, in Manvers, South Yorkshire, effectively brings together two separate capabilities - the manned guarding control room and the remote vi...

Unipart Security hosts Installers' Open Days

  Andy Perry, Director of Unipart Security Solutions Ltd., speaks at "Installer Days"The first of the Unipart Security series of "Installer Days" was held on 28th July at the company's facilities in Oxford. The theme of the event was ‘Opportunities to increase revenue streams' and included presentations from CCTV distributor Videcon, who co-hosted the event, Connexion2 lone worker protection and Emizon IP, a manufacturer of dual path alarm signalling...

Mobile surveillance transportation project taken on by March Networks

  March Networks announces two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 with the OCTAMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 million with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The contracts include a $2.6 million deal to equip more than 200 buses with its Mobile Solution, as well as a five-year, $3.6 million Managed Services contract to provide OCTA with video system health monitoring se...

ADPRO FastTrace 2 remote video monitoring solution from Xtralis wins award at ESX 2011

  Xtralis' ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission technology has won yet another accolade at the Electronic Security ExpoAward-winning ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission technology from Xtralis has won yet another accolade, as the Best Central Station Equipment (Remote Video Monitoring Equipment/Software category) in the 2011 Maximum Impact Awards at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Charlotte, North Carolina. ADPRO FastTrace 2 impressed the judges with its use...

Xtralis and HeiTel join forces to develop the Intelligent Remote Monitoring Market

  Intelligent Remote Monitoring Platform by Xtralis and HeiTelXtralis™, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, today announced the acquisition of Germany-based HeiTel Digital Video GmbH. This acquisition enhances significantly Xtralis' position as the premium manufacturer of video surveillance and central monitoring solutions globally."The Intelligent Remote Monitoring market is one of the fastest growing se...

Updated BS 8418 code of practice improves detection standards

  GB Monitoring Director Neil Jackson welcomes updated BS 8418 Code of Practice Neil Jackson, Director at GB Monitoring, looks at how the new code of practice for remotely monitored CCTV systems, which is designed to increase detection standards is expected to put pressure on non-compliant operators. GB Monitoring has been a longstanding contributor to the development of industry standards and the company’s NSI ARC Gold remote video response centre (RVRC) was one of...

VIVOTEK launches iViewer on app store

VIVOTEK, a leading vendor of surveillance cameras and other security solutions, has announced the release of its iViewer app for iPhone and iPad. iViewer was developed to allow users to monitor locations off-site by providing access to surveillance camera video right on their iOS device. iViewer enables users to monitor live video from hundreds of cameras managed by centralised management software VAST or standard recording software ST7501-at any time, and from wherever they happen to be. Th...

ADT's state-of-the-art customer service centre unveiled

  Naren Gursahaney, President of Tyco Security Solutions & Andy Ellis, Managing Director UK & IrelandADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced the launch of its purpose built Customer Service Centre (CSC) in Manchester city centre accommodating 400 advisors, all dedicated to offering a 24/7/365 customer support service. This one-of-a-kind building is designed to greatly improve the employee experience whilst providing one of th...

Optex Europe and JCB Site Security join forces to keep sites secure

  Optex Europe and JBC Site Security protect local authority event tower Sophisticated REDWALL external detection technology from Optex Europe is at the heart of a new rapid-deployment CCTV tower designed by JCB Site Security to protect construction sites and other such environments requiring temporary but reliable security 24/7.The new JCB Site Security Mobile CCTV Tower is a fully-integrated security system that combines REDWALL V detectors with an external CCTV infra-red camera...

Avigilon NVMS integrated successfully with Software House C-CURE 9000 security and event management system

 Avigilon's NVMS integrated successfully with the Software House C-CURE 9000Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center Enterprise Network Video Management Software (NVMS) with HD Stream Management has been integrated successfully with the Software House C-CURE 9000 security and event management system for improved enterprise security management.Avigilon Control Center E...

David Myers joins ADT as Regional Managing Director for the UK south region

  David joins ADT with extensive experience gained across EMEA in the technology spaceADT Fire & Security today announced the appointment of David Myers as Regional Managing Director (RMD) for the UK south region, working with and reporting directly to Andy Ellis, Managing Director, UK & Ireland. David joins ADT with extensive experience gained at a high level across EMEA in the technology space. This has provided an excellent backdrop for his new role requiring senior leadersh...

Plustek Slim NVR – A Mini Standalone NVR, an integrated solution to your indoor and outdoor monitoring needs

Plustek Slim 240 and Slim 380, the most innovative Linux-based standalone network video recorders (NVRs), boast several powerful features that make them unique remote monitoring solutions. For example, their heat dissipation outer design, coupled with their embedded switch port, allow users to set connected network cameras in five easy steps. This, in turn, enables simple multi-site local recording, which saves video feeds directly into an internal storage system to bypass the need to run any...

Elmdene celebrates IFSEC award win for graffiti detector product

Elmdene International Limited won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' at IFSEC 2011Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC – is celebrating after its unique Merlin MGD-S Graffiti Detector won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' category in the prestigious IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards, held last Monday night...

Xtralis introduces its latest ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission, recording and analysis technology

Xtralis, a leading provider of proven solutions for 25+ years for the early detection of threats, has launched the ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission, recording and analysis technology with optional analytics for both IP and analogue video remote monitoring applications. This offering is ideally suited for central monitoring stations in helping proactively protect their customer's people and assets.ADPRO by Xtralis is the leading provider of software and hardware that provides early,...

Onsite power - free CCTV operates at remote locations by ComNet

ComNet Europe of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper media transmission and networking equipment has released a unique product that transports IP video from the camera using existing coaxial cable while delivering operating power for the devices be transported back through the same coaxial cable to provide operating power for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera.This all-new product, designated the ComNet CWFE1POCOAX, eliminates the need to have a separa...

Panasonic introduces the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 vandal-resistant indoor network dome cameras

Panasonic network dome security cameras mean high quality video with small network allocation is coupled with noise reduction, face wide dynamic technology and vandal resistant build quality to make a fully comprehensive indoor install.PSNE launches the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 vandal-resistant indoor network dome cameras to broaden the i-Pro SmartHD range of options for installers.Panasonic's Uniphier® technology maximises network traffic management enabling simultaneous H.264 (High-profile) a...

Portable CCTV system for temporary surveillance launched by RVR

Remote Video Response (RVR), one of the UK's leading providers of remote monitoring services, launched a portable, monitored CCTV system that can be rapidly deployed in applications where surveillance is required on a temporary basis. RVR is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX).RVR's new and improved NAS system combines a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) day/night dome camera and wireless passive infrared (PIR) detectors within a tough, Kevlar reinforced housin...

Samsung Access Control controls lifts as well

The SSA-PE1202 can control access for up to 384 floors to allow employees, residents or authorised visitors to use an access control card, a fingerprint or RFID reader to gain access to a specific floor of a building.Up to 50,000 users can be registered to use up to four reader devices in each lift, whilst non-volatile memory, with 20,000 event buffer capacity, can store user and time schedule information in the event of a power loss.The SSA-PE1202, which integrates with the Samsung's SSA-P...

Optex showcases complete perimeter protection in the UK for the first time

 Optex Europe showcases at the Counter Terror Expo, Olympia, London Leading detector business Optex Europe will be showcasing its complete perimeter protection offering from its REDWALL and Fiber SenSys ranges at the Counter Terror Expo at the Olympia in London on April 19th and 20th.Included on the stand will be the award winning REDSCAN laser detector, which when mounted vertically, creates a 60-metre detection area that functions like an invisible wall. If sited horizontally, it cre...

Onwatch chooses ESI Global Open Protocol Management System for its operations

 Sean Murphy said that ESI were able to provide proven systems in both video and alarm monitoringOnwatch, a leading provider of remote monitoring services has chosen the ESI Open Protocol Central Station Management solution for implementation within both their Crowborough and St Lucia operations.ESI is a global provider of open protocol video and intruder monitoring solutions to major commercial central monitoring stations as well as to governmental and corporate clients.Peter Gould, Managi...

AFI fibre transmission solutions to enhance network based physical security applications

 American Fibertek's  91PE Series American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) demonstrated the performance value and versatility of its fibre transmission solutions for network-based physical security applications at ISC West. Included in the exhibit are state of the art IP and hybrid video fibre solutions (bridging solutions between analogue and IP) with features like 10-bit digital video transmission capability, bi-directional communications, multi-channel capacity for video with data, Ethernet an...