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The DDF4320HD-DN and the vandal-resistant DDF4520HDV-DN are hybrid dome cameras, providing HD video in real-time (720p/30) using the H.264 codec and supporting resolutions up to 1.3 megapixel. In addition to HD video over IP, the hybrid cameras provide for a simultaneous analogue SD (PAL/NTSC) video output via BNC (CVBS). High low light performance The cameras are characterised by their Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and ability to capture images with highest colour fidelity and superb detail reprod...

As the switch from analogue to HD network cameras gathers steam, market demand for a greater variety of 1080p HD cameras can be anticipated. To provide a complete end-to-end security surveillance system with distinctive features, TeleEye introduces MX921-HD 1080p IR Fixed Dome Camera and MX960E-HD 1080p Pin Hole Camera. MX921-HD 1080p IR Fixed Dome Camera is a high performance, vandal resistant device that exemplifies a significant difference in what a HD network camera sees at night. Supported...

Mr. Berg brings extensive experience in executive management positions to his new role Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the appointment of Larry Berg to its board of directors. In his most recent position as president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA), Mr. Berg was instrumental in the redevelopment and expansion of the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver, Canada. The airport...

The SIA has launched a new webcast series on IT issues under Erickson’s watch The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes the selection of SIA CEO Don Erickson as a top CEO by CEO Update magazine. In choosing its ongoing roster of top association executives, CEO Update considered the following criteria for CEOs: strong advocacy skills; leadership ability; building a positive workplace culture, inspiring staff loyalty; raising organisational profile; and programmati...

Altronix supplies power for surveillance and security applications in NYC public school district As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools’ security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools’ clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But...

Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its WiseNetIII 2MP Full HD (1080P) network camera range with the addition of a competitively priced fixed lens IR dome camera. The low price point of the SND-6011R makes it ideal for video surveillance projects, such as schools, hospitals, offices and retail stores where budgets may be restricted and yet there is a need to capture evidence grade images from a large number of cameras. The SND-6011R joins nine other camera models that incorporate the Wise...

Avigilon's new technology provides a way to capture evidentiary colour detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher™ technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary colour detail in extreme low-light environments. Th...

Executives from AlliedBarton will be featured speakers at four seminars at ASIS Executives from AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be featured speakers at four seminars all held on Wednesday, September 25, at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place. These events include: CSO Round Table - The World in 2025: The Future of Business, Techno...

DIGIEVER’s DIGISTOR, a Linux-embedded NVR, features real-time remote monitoring and full HD local display This September, in romantic Paris, a leading surveillance tradeshow will attract up to 7000 people to explore the latest technology and product in security industry. It is indeed a pleasure to invite you to join DIGIEVER to attend Alarmes Protection Sécurité (APS) in Porte de Versailles from Sep. 24 to 26.You can find DIGIEVER booth in Hall 5.1-Booth E4...

The new Dallmeier IP cameras of the 4920 series score not only because of their pin sharp images in Full-HD quality, but also because of their easy and convenient configuration and installation. Whether as box camera or in a vandal-resistant dome housing: The DF4920HD-DN and DDF4920HDV-DN use a 5 megapixel CMOS image sensor and provide Full-HD video in real-time (1080/p) using the H.264 codec. Quick installation A special highlight of the 4920 series is the function Remote Back Focus Control...

This latest release introduces the VideoIQ Rialto R-Series. The R-Series is a 1U rack-mount analytics appliance that analyses and records up to 16 security cameras per unit. The R-Series is available in IP, analogue or hybrid base models and supports standard analogue (PAL or NTSC) cameras or IP cameras utilising h.264 video streamed across RTSP. In addition, the R-Series includes two, user-replaceable,1 TB HDDs for local storage. The two hard drives can be configured as Raid 1 – a mirror...

Reflex Systems, one of the UK’s leading integrated security system specialists, has announced a new reseller partnership with Avigilon to offer the latest high-definition surveillance technology to customers. Avigilon designs and manufactures high-definition surveillance solutions that deliver the best evidence. Their industry leading HD network video management software and megapixel cameras are reinventing surveillance by providing the world’s best image quality.  Avigilon co...

The agreement allows DVS to offer FLIR’s complete range of thermal imaging products to the UK market FLIR Systems, Inc. the world leader in thermal imaging cameras, is announcing a strategic distribution agreement with DVS Limited, Cardiff, UK, one of Europe’s most successful multi-brand distributors of electronic surveillance products. The agreement allows DVS to offer FLIR’s complete range of thermal imaging products for commercial security applications to...

IndigoVision’s new projects include regional rail organisation and several regional and national retail groups IndigoVision is going from strength to strength in the USA. New products are being launched every month, and the new innovative features introduced to the original Control Center has earned it a formidable reputation in the industry. This success is due to a strategic change made in 2012, when IndigoVision USA made the bold decision to totally re-launch its bus...

The Avigilon system will watch over the shelter and safeguard all of its visitors and staff Harbor House has been chosen to be the next recipient of a full Avigilon HD surveillance system. Regarded as one of the best comprehensive domestic violence programs in the State of Florida, the charity provides five main services: emergency shelter, children’s services, community outreach, legal advocacy services and community and professional education. The Avigilon system will...

IndigoVision recently launched its new Enhanced High Definition (HD) cameras. With the latest camera sensor and processor technology the Enhanced HD camera range delivers both stunning HD video and advanced camera intelligence while reducing total security project costs. Discussing the challenges presented by HD security cameras, John Semple, IndigoVision Head of Product Management, commented “As camera resolution increases from Standard Definition to HD, more network data is transmitted...

Hikvision continues its highly-successful HD-SDI DVR series with its newest edition: the high-end HD-SDI DVR series. Bolstered by the success of the previous cost-effective HD-SDI DVR series (DS-7200HFHI-ST 720p DVRs and DS-7200HFHI-SE 1080p DVRs) in June, Hikvision is proud to introduce the DS-8100HFHI-ST with HD-SDI technology to allow uncompressed and non-packetised Full HD 1080P video over analog cabling with no lag time. While many manufacturers have joined this HD-SDI product competition,...

Dallmeier’s HD Picodome is not only impressive for its small size and elegant design, but above all for its high performance capability. Hybrid Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) dome camera The Picodome DDF4220HDV provides real-time HD video (720p/30) using the H.264 codec, currently the most advanced standard for high-efficiency video compression, and supports resolutions up to 1.3 megapixel. In addition to HD video over IP, the hybrid camera provides for a simultaneous analogue SD (PAL/NTSC) vi...

Sony Electronics announced recently a new line of affordably priced, high-performance security cameras. The high-definition C-Series cameras – models SNC-CX600 and SNC-CX600W – fit a range of security or surveillance applications, especially those for the small-to-midsize business (SMB) market. This includes retailers, offices and restaurants. “Small- and medium-sized businesses are more interested in security and surveillance than ever before,” said Mark Collett, genera...

Dahua Technology releases Eco-Savvy network camera series — DH-IPC-5000/4000-series — offering 1.3-Mp, 2-Mp as well as 3-Mp with diverse designs and sizes. The series features low consumption and low streaming, making this product a stand-out in power efficiency. Featuring new Ambarella chipset and in-house ISP technology, this new series cameras manage to encode @1080p with bitrate 2M and @720p with 1M, which is 75% saving of networking bandwidth and storage compared with the exist...

AirLive introduces bundle packages for home and enterprise at its 20th anniversary This year, AirLive producer, Ovislink Corp. is celebrating two decades of providing high quality technological products. In 1993 begun the history of networking products, in 2003, AirLive launched the first multifunction wireless access point in the world, and in 2005 announced the first multi 5GHz AP for WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider).   Currently, AirLive is already an in...

The Quick-View eyepiece attaches directly onto ClipIR mounting bracket to give thermal imaging hand-held display Thermoteknix will launch a Quick-View eyepiece accessory for their ClipIR clip-on fused thermal imager at DSEI 2013. ClipIR is designed to attach to Image Intensifiers (I2) to provide fused night vision, thermal imaging and I2. The new Quick-View eyepiece attaches directly onto the ClipIR mounting bracket to give pure thermal imaging hand-held display for the user...

Michael was president of Crime Stoppers International where he was responsible for its Law Enforcement & Interpol liaison Michael Gordon Gibson will join Facewatch to focus on the National and International roll out of the service to Police forces. Currently 9 UK forces have adopted the Facewatch system and the goal is to increase coverage rapidly over the next 12months. Michael Gordon Gibson, commented: “This is a superb opportunity for me to join a highly innovati...

Revader’s new models utilise the highly reliable Wavestore Linux-based video recording and management software Revader’s new robust high specification products, which will be on show on stand no: S2-365, are designed to be installed in minutes, are vandal or ballistics resistant and take into account that they quite often may need to be located where no power source exists, which is why the Revader Totem and Transit models can be powered by a 12v battery, whilst Re...

Vector will continue to market the new managed network services solutions under the Industry Retail Group brand Vector Security, Inc., a Top 10 integrator of physical security solutions for North American retailers and multi-site businesses, announces its acquisition of Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG) to accelerate the Company’s move into the complete managed infrastructure and business intelligence space. The acquisition of IRG leads the groundwork for business intel...

A new integration between OnSSI’s Ocularis video management software (VMS) platform and the ELERTS software solution enables security personnel to receive immediate, actionable information about incidents occurring anywhere within a facility, campus or transit system. Now any individual with a smartphone can be an active participant in maintaining a more secure environment. When an individual with a smartphone submits an incident report using the ELERTS application, ELERTS cloud-based sof...

The latest addition to Samsung Techwin’s WiseNetIII 2MP Full HD (1080P) network range is a vandal-resistant camera which has been designed to meet the challenging conditions on-board trains, buses and other modes of public transport. The SNV-6012M mobile flat camera, which complies with the EN50155 standard, is able to operate reliably when subject to the rigorous conditions and extreme vibrations which can occur on-board and it also meets the EN50121 standard which covers electromagnetic...

VIVOTEK announced recently the official launch of its professional outdoor bullet network camera IP8371E, which was the recipient of the IP Camera Excellence Award at Secutech Taipei 2013. With a 3-Megapixel CMOS sensor, the camera is capable of delivering 2048x1536 resolution video at 30 fps with superb image quality. By prioritising the optimisation of video quality, VIVOTEK has designed the IP8371E with several advanced features, including a removable IR-cut filter, built-in 30-meter IR illu...

The council meetings are part of Linear's ongoing efforts to stay ahead of industry demands and trends Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, recently concluded its 2013 dealer council meetings, wrapping up the four city tour with a stop in Phoenix, Arizona. 2013 marks the third consecutive year Linear hosted the regional events. The council meetings are part of Linear's ongoing efforts to stay ahead of ind...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced the Illustra Compact IP Mini-Domes, the most recent additions to its expanding line of high-definition IP cameras. Designed for applications where discretion is of the utmost importance, these cameras are ideal for retail stores, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, schools and banks. The high-performance, compact camera delivers 720p and 1080p resolutions for crystal clear images. The compact size an...