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Sanyo launches professional security network camera series with H.264/MJPEG dual codecsSANYO North America Corporation (SANYO) recently announced its 2009 line-up of nine new HD surveillance cameras that offer up to 4MP MJPEG and Full High Definition (HD) video for critical security monitoring. The world's first complete line-up of Full HD 1080p and full frame rate compatible network cameras with multi-streaming H.264 and MJPEG codecs includes four different form factors: Box, Dome, Zoom ,...

 CCTV IN FOCUS has become the first consultancy-based organisation to be accredited by Secured By DesignCommenting on the accreditation which was awarded as a result of an approval process carried out by the Secured by Design Independent Assessment Panel, Andy Hays, Operational Manager for CCTV IN FOCUS said: "Until now accreditation has only been given to companies supplying physical products. We are therefore naturally delighted that the work we are doing to raise the standards of CC...

Samsung Techwin expands its range of digital recording solutions with the launch of the SVR-480 DVRSamsung Techwin has further expanded its range of digital recording solutions with the launch of the SVR-480, a competitively priced four channel DVR with a built-in web server for network capability.The SVR-480 can simultaneously record real time D1 resolution images and audio across all four channels, providing a cost effective but high performance digital recording solution for small retail stor...

 Security solutions specialist TAC has completed transformation and brand migration to Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and security solutions, recently announced it has completed the strategic transformation and brand migration of TAC to Schneider Electric.Schneider Electric is now uniquely poised to directly offer customers a full range of solutions across its core competencies of power, data centres, industrial automation, building manag...

Now artec's MULTIEYE® software and hardware products will be available from the MultiPix Imaging LTD.In August 2009, the value added distributor MultiPix Imaging LTD.,UK signed a partner agreement with artec technologies AG on cooperation in England (and Ireland). The mid-sized distributor based in Petersfield, Hampshire, sells Basler cameras for production surveillance since 2001 and has extended its product range to Basler IP cameras this year. From now on, the MULTIEYE®...

Honeywell added two infrared (IR) cameras to its Integral-IR Illuminated Camera rangeHoneywell added two infrared (IR) cameras to its Integral-IR Illuminated Camera range that have been designed for maximum performance in both day and night time. The HD4DIRX mini dome and HCD95534X bullet cameras capture clear, high-resolution images even in absolute darkness, employ the latest noise reduction technology and are enclosed in vandal-resistant housings. Both products meet the recurring requirements...

  Optelecom-NKF will present new award-winning surveillance releases at Salon APS in Paris 22-24 SeptemberOptelecom-NKF, Inc., well known for its reliable, high-quality fibre products and Siqura line of advanced IP surveillance systems, will present its latest releases at Salon APS in Paris, France from 22-24 September.   Visitors to Salon APS will witness the awaited release of the newest Siqura product: the Siqura TrafficServer™. This intelligent traffic monitoring so...

Mayflex has seen recent success in the first of a series of CCTV Over IP Networking coursesMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has seen recent success in the first of a series of CCTV Over IP Networking courses. The free of charge course, held at the start of September, was open to Mayflex's customer base and aimed to help those who understand analogue CCTV requirements but are yet to make the transition into the IP marketplace.The first c...

Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American marketsEffective immediately, Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American markets by acquiring Crockett International. According to officials, this move will solidify the long-term commitment to sales, marketing and product support that is necessary to build upon Pelco's position as a world leader in video.For more than fifteen years, Crockett International has served as Pelco's Manufact...

LILIN will be presenting its extensive range of ONVIF compatible IP equipment at ONVIF Annual MeetingFollowing their recent release of the world's first ONVIF conformant IP products, LILIN have announced their attendance at the ONVIF annual meeting in Anaheim, California, 22-25 September 2009.The ONVIF annual meeting is a four-day event designed to bring the research, development and findings of the 70 member companies to the forefront. The event will feature product showcases, panels and worksh...

Oklahoma Casino benefits from seamless integration Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, and Instek Digital, the leader in NVR and Hybrid DVR solutions are pleased to announce their extended partnership, to offer a seamless and fully integrated solution with the industry's first full line of H.264 megapixel IP cameras. "Our proven success in IP megapixel technology has built a strong track record for NVR integration partnerships," said S...

Traffic Safety Systems has unveiled a new range of covert in-vehicle mobile CCTV solutionsTSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has unveiled a new range of covert in-vehicle mobile CCTV solutions.Designed to be deployed in key law enforcement scenarios, where unobtrusive intelligence and evidence gathering is a key consideration, the latest covert surveillance solutions from TSS are targeted specifically at the police, security services and local authorities.The new covert options, d...

 VIVOTEK network cameras integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic softwareWith video analytics solutions becoming increasingly important for surveillance applications such as traffic and retailing, VIVOTEK and Agent Video Intelligence Ltd. (Agent Vi) has reached an agreement wherein VIVOTEK network cameras will be integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic software. The integrated solution will enable implementation of Agent Vi's advanced video analytics capabilities on IP...

VIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD camerasVIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD cameras, the IP7153/7154 and the IP7253, to achieve premium video quality in surveillance applications."We chose Nethra's processing chip for its ease of integration and its range of video feature set that fits our latest camera technology," said William Ku, Director of Product Marketing Division of...

 Pelco has announced that its IP Road Shows have been a huge success, with more than 1,200 participants to datePelco has announced that its IP Road Shows have been a huge success, with more than 1,200 participants to date. "We are just about half way through our Road Show schedule, and we are very pleased with the fantastic response and large number of sign-ups to date," says Paul Novak, Vice President of Industry Solution Sales. "We continue to encourage people to sign up fo...

Samsung Techwin launched SND-460V, a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec Samsung Techwin has launched a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec to allow users to capitalise on the benefits of Video over IP.The SND-460V provides the option of simultaneous real-time transmission of both MPEG-4 and JPEG images, enabling users at separate locations on a network to choose how they wish to view live images captured by the camera.Vandal resistant and weatherproof to IP66, th...

Samsung Techwin's STC-14 is a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoomSamsung Techwin has introduced the STC-14, a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoom suitable for effective detection over large areas.Unlike traditional cameras that rely on light to see images, thermal cameras pick up heat signatures of subjects and objects so are unaffected by extreme conditions such as complete darkness, harsh weather, bright lights, fog...

 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employeesThe 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employees. Earning a prestigious PSA Security Network award, Pelco as well as several Pelco employees took home awards.Pelco is the proud recipient of a 2009 PSA Star Award. This award is the result of member surveys on overall products, support, pricing, and service to the membership, recognising those PSA vend...

  DVTel has been promoting the efforts of ONVIF behind the scenes since the organisation was announced DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, recently announced that it has joined ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) in support of the company's long-standing efforts to promote the importance of standards within the physical security market. ONVIF's mission is the adop...

 The awards recognise outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honoured with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)...

The creation of AD Mobile coincides with a number of major product developments for the Queen's Award winning TransVu rangeAD Group announces the launch of its AD Mobile division, which will have specific responsibility for all aspects of sales and technical support for the TransVu family of mobile CCTV Digital Video Recorders throughout the EMEA region. Already deployed successfully on commercial and public sector vehicles - and even a Le Mans race car - the ruggedized TransVu range from AD Mob...

  Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec as Managing Director-Asia Pacific and will head the Singapore office Genetec announced recently that the company is opening a sales office in Singapore as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Asia Pacific (APAC) market needs physical security and public safety solutions that are flexible and innovative, and the timing is perfect to start promoting Genetec's solutions more aggressively in this market. Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec...

Dedicated Micros demonstrated their industry-leading CCTV capabilities to HRH Prince Michael of Kent at IFSEC 2009Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - was delighted to be able to welcome HRH Prince Michael of Kent to its stand during the recent IFSEC 2009 exhibition, at the NEC in Birmingham, to see the company's CCTV technology at first hand.On the opening day of IFSEC 2009, the Royal guest was given a tour of Dedicated Micros' stand and shown some of the latest surveillance solutions by...

  RemGuard emphasised on the ownership benefits of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVsRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - promoted its BS8418 compliant remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service throughout IFSEC 2009, with a presence on the stands of its sister companies AD Network Video and Dedicated Micros.A key focus for RemGuard at IFSEC 2009 was a drive to increase, dramatically, the number of commercial and domestic sites linked to its service...

Technology Partner scheme strengthens CCTV Center's iPro 24/7 end-to-end remote monitoring solutionSecurity end-users and installers alike will benefit from an exciting and ground-breaking collection of specialist IP-CCTV services, provided through a newly launched Technology Partner scheme by Panasonic solutions distributor CCTV Center.The Technology Partner scheme strengthens CCTV Center's iPro 24/7 end-to-end remote CCTV monitoring solution, which uses Panasonic's market-leading equipment. iP...

 Telemetrics Inc. was demonstrating its latest camera control systems at NAB 2009Telemetrics Inc., the industry leader in camera robotics and control systems, demonstrated the latest additions to the company's industry renowned line of camera control systems here at NAB 2009. New additions to the company's extensive line-up of products for 2009 include the Televator® EP-S3 Weatherproof Elevating Pedestal, as well as system enhancements to the company's TeleGlide Camera Trolley...

  Raytec announces CCTV test nights sessionsCCTV Lighting specialist Raytec are hosting a series of practical night-time tests to highlight the performance of cameras and CCTV lighting in situation.The test sessions will be held at various locations and are open to all CCTV installers, specifiers and camera manufacturers wanting to test the performance of a CCTV system with Infra-Red or White-light.The test evening will be a practical test of CCTV lighting with different camera and len...

  The DHU500 series of Pentaplex DVRs was awarded a 'best buy' recommendation from a British CCTV magazine Digimerge, the Canadian-based DVR and camera manufacturer, has launched its products in the UK and Europe. The units consistently out-perform rival offerings in the value sector of the market and as installers and end-users seek competitive offerings in a straitened economy the range is likely to prove attractive.The DHU500 series of Pentaplex network DVRs will appeal to inte...

The VMC-1 "Eagle" wins the Security & Safety Award at Sicurezza 2008Sicurezza 2008, which took place from November 25 to 28 in Milan, Italy, was a thorough success for Dallmeier. The number of visitors was extraordinary and the VMC-1 "Eagle" won the Security & Safety Award which was presented at the occasion of the exhibition. The VMC-1 "Eagle" managed to prevail over a large starting field in the qualification stage. In the final round the product even...

 The Security Design Centre management teamJanuary 2009 marks the 30th anniversary for Security Design Centre (SDC), the NSI Gold accredited, West Midland security installer. SDC credits its longevity to a combination of developing good business relationships with customers, listening to and understanding their site security requirements, working to agreed business and marketing plans and keeping abreast of genuine technological developments in the industry.David Trimmer, founder and MD of...