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Hikvision has introduced a series of online distance learning training modules to assist dealers, installers, system integrators get up to speed on the latest technology built into Hikvision video surveillance products. Three online training modules, which are available free of charge to Hikvision customers, allow participants in their own time to learn how to achieve maximum advantage from the innovative features built into the company’s cameras, DVRs and software. Established in 2001,...

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the latest range of i-Pro Smart HD rugged network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW598; built to deliver seamless continuity of full HD images and an abundance of intelligent features in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C. The series offers full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices and features large zoom, advanced track and trace and al...

The partenership offers cutting-edge solutions throughout UAE market Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Al Rams Group, the largest electronics trading company in the UAE. From now on, Al Rams Group will serve the strategic partner for Hikvision’s complete product range within this market. “Al Rams has proven to be an excellent partner for Hikvision. With their vast experience i...

This camera is designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, and private residences Recently at IFSEC 2013, Sony introduced a small and affordable wireless camera, the SNC-CX600W, designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and private residences. Sony is demonstrating its intention to innovate within the video security market and cater for new audiences with this latest addition to the range. The SNC-CX600W camera comes w...

Veilux SVEX-1301HD Explosion-Proof IP PTZ Camera is a new, exciting addition to the rugged Veilux Explosion-Proof line. This powerful PTZ Explosion-Proof device has been meticulously designed and certified to meet the rigorous requirements for hazardous areas for both explosive gases and dust. The SVEX-1301HD provides a powerful, reliable IP video solution for challenging environments that can exist on oil rigs, various production facilities, chemical plants, government and military installation...

Veilux introduces the SVEX-Q18 explosion-proof PTZ, which has been ruggedly designed and certified to meet rigorous requirements in hazardous areas containing elements such as flammable gases and/or powders. The SVEX-Q18 provides a powerful, reliable video surveillance solution for the challenging environments that often exist in places such as oil and gas drilling and production sites, chemical plants, government and military use. The Veilux SVEX-Q18 exceptionally rugged and reliable design ma...

Honeywell announced a full range of IP cameras which comply with ONVIF standards, providing installers with a vast array of possibilities to choose the right solution for every installation. The new cameras are additions to equIP and Performance series of Honeywell cameras and offer complete IP camera solutions for all video needs. Delivering exceptional image and picture quality, these cameras are ideally suited to environments that require detailed surveillance, including cities, roads, airpor...

KLM Marketing will represent Arecont Vision in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is pleased to announce that KLM Marketing (KLM) now represents the company in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, specifically Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.  “We are excited to have Paul Walter and his associates at KLM come on board t...

B&T Sales represents Arecont Vision in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is pleased to announce that B&T Sales now represents the company in the Mountain West region of the United States, specifically Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. “We are excited to have B&T Sales join us to drive sales of our megapixel technology in the Mountain West, a rapidly growing ma...

Mobotix AG has launched three new camera models with higher frame rate, better light sensitivity, better zoom capability utilising 5 Megapixel technology. The new camera models S15, D15, and V15 are developed from the already successful predecessor series. By using 5 Megapixel sensors in these new camera models, the users will be able to experience clear advantages. "The most visible changes that we have made for the users are that they will experience a clearly better light sensitivity in low...

VIVOTEK’s IP8371E guarantees extra-smooth video quality and saves bandwidth and storage VIVOTEK is honoured to announce that it has won the Camera Excellence Award at Secutech Taipei 2013 for the past three consecutive years. This year, the award was bestowed on the new IP8371E 3.1-Megapixel Bullet Camera, complete with brand-new features such as Smart Streaming. Secutech Taipei, an annual international security expo promoting global security solutions, is held each yea...

Darren has over 15 years of experience in industrial sales and sales management Digital camera specialist Basler, one of the world’s largest producers of digital cameras for industrial and security applications, has appointed Darren Burleson as a new Director of Sales for Basler, Inc. Darren will be responsible for Basler's camera customers in North and South America. The entire Basler, Inc sales and support team will report to Darren in his new role. Darren has over 15...

Martin Gren invented the world’s first IP camera in 1996 Martin Gren has been recognised for his continued service to the security sector when he was awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award" at last week’s IFSEC & FIREX Awards 2013. Gren was bestowed the award by IFSEC, the international fire and security exhibition, who recognised the huge changes his innovations have brought about in the physical security industry. Together with...

Corvus Integration, Inc. in partnership with Vista Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce the VistaEY2-2 (EY2-2) dual iris & face camera. The EY2-2 is a complete, single gesture multi-modal biometric peripheral for Windows CE, XP, Vista, 7 and Linux OS platforms. The EY2-2 dual iris/face solution simultaneously captures ISO/IEC 19794-5/6 compliant images of both irises and frontal face at a distance of 22”. Custom optics, multi-wavelength IR illumination, and a tri-colour RGB LED light p...

Veilux’s new 2 mega pixel, IR, IP surveillance dome camera (VVIP-2L2812) is a Vandal Proof product which can be used for indoor or outdoor applications. This camera is built to last, with a powerful design that gives it a 2 year warranty, one of the best warranties in the industry. This easy- to- install product has been the solution for many of Veilux’s customers since its debut. This IP dome camera is loaded with features, including: Dual-codec (H.264 and MJPEG) which encodes da...

The new training centre will house Veilux’s new “V-Training” program Veilux Manufacturing is very excited to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas. The 27,500 square foot facility houses the corporate offices, a training centre that can train up to 75 to 100 people, a storefront display, technical support, distribution, and most exciting of all, a brand new manufacturing facility. The new training centre will house Ve...

Channel Vision, celebrating 20 years as a leading manufacturer of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home™, recently announced they have released a new Varifocal Dome Camera. The 6821-O Varifocal Eyeball Dome is the latest in their line of IP66 Rated Vandal Proof cameras with an elegant Oil Rubbed Bronze finish. The 6821-O Varifocal Eyeball Dome provides a wide area of coverage during day and night with the ability to view objects in great resolution. The IP66 rated wat...

The latest i-Pro Smart HD network dome camera from Panasonic, the WV-SF138 is designed with signature Panasonic high reliability and features Mega Super Dynamic technology that delivers 128x broader dynamic range. Face Detection and Mega Super Dynamic range technologies ensure clear and well focusssed facial images are always captured for consistently intelligible IDs. A further capability of SF138’s Face Detection functionality means when a registered suspect face is observed by the camer...

The latest i-Pro Smart HD network dome camera from Panasonic, the WV-SW158 is designed with signature Panasonic high reliability and features Mega Super Dynamic technology that delivers 128x broader dynamic range. Face Detection and Mega Super Dynamic range technologies ensure clear and well-focussed facial images are always captured for consistently intelligible IDs. A further capability of SW158’s Face Detection functionality means when a registered suspect face is observed by the camera...

Over 38 percent of people feel safe in areas where they know CCTV is being used The presence of CCTV in the UK makes people feel safe, but the images captured by today’s cameras are grainy and pixelated, causing difficultly with suspect identification. As a result, 72 percent of the public would feel more secure if Britain’s streets had high-definition (HD) CCTV in place rather than standard CCTV systems so that clearer pictures could be obtained. The findings in...

Despite the current predominant trend towards IP for high-definition, analogue systems are not obsolete. As such, high-definition analogue systems have seen a progression from 540TVL to 600TVL, then 600TVL to 650TVL, and now even 700TVL. In respect of this, Hikvision never stops to seek the most innovative solutions on the market – as the new 720TVL PICADIS analogue series of cameras prove. Featuring a new concept called PICADIS, the Hikvision 720TVL analogue cameras are designed as a &ld...

Corvus Integration, Inc. in partnership with Vista Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce the VistaEY2-2 (EY2-2) dual iris & face camera. The EY2-2 is a complete, single gesture multi-modal biometric peripheral for Windows CE, XP, Vista, 7 and Linux OS platforms. The EY2-2 dual iris/face solution simultaneously captures ISO/IEC 19794-5/6 compliant images of both irises and frontal face at a distance of 22”. Custom optics, multi-wavelength IR illumination, and a tri-colour RGB LED light p...

AXIS P5414-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is the first of a new line of outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom cameras with an intelligent direct drive pan/tilt system for unsurpassed mechanical endurance. This, together with other hardware innovations, has resulted in an attractively priced, uniquely designed HDTV 720p PTZ dome with 18x optical zoom for outdoor wall-mount surveillance installations—ideal for use in city and perimeter surveillance, parking houses and school yards. Axis Communications, th...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Thermal imaging cameras are finding their way into more and more security installations. No other technology than thermal imaging let’s you see intruders in total darkness, in practically all weather conditions. No other technology offers you a longer range performance than thermal imaging. Still some security professionals are hesitant to put the power of thermal imaging at work. Often this has to do with the price of a thermal imaging camera. It is indeed still a bit more expensive than...

The D-Series outdoor dome enclosure provides precision pan/tilt control while providing fully programmable scan patterns, radar slew-to-cue, and slew-to-alarm functionality. Fully enabled for control and operation over IP and serial networks. The D-series combine a thermal imaging camera with a colour CCD camera. This makes them the perfect replacement for day/night dome cameras, providing clear 24/7 imaging capability in an attractive, discrete dome-style enclosure. The new FLIR D-Series are a...

Valens will demonstrate its VS020 Chipset with CCTV over CAT technology Valens is making its IFSEC debut to deliver security installers a simple and low-cost transition into high-definition digital video with CCTV over CAT technology, empowered by its VS020 chipset. Valens VS020 delivers long-distance distribution of full, uncompressed video with controls and power running over a single, inexpensive CAT5e/6 LAN cable. Based on Valens’ unique HDBaseT technology, Valens VS...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, announces two new AXIS M30 Series Network Cameras to address the security market’s need for outdoor-ready and vandal-resistant fixed mini domes with HDTV and day/night video performance at an affordable price. AXIS M3024-LVE with integrated IR illumination and AXIS M3025-VE are easy to install for indoor and outdoor surveillance needs of small-to mid-sized installations such as at retail outlets, schools, restaurants and...

With the development of its next generation of megapixel cameras, DINION starlight HD 720p and FLEXIDOME starlight HD 720p RD, Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces products specifically designed for high performance in extreme low-light conditions. They represent a breakthrough in light sensitivity in cameras; showing colour images where others can show only monochrome, and transmitting monochrome video when others show no image at all. HD security breakthrough With their high sensitivity i...

AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology announces that all their 5 Megapixel 360 degrees cameras are now ONVIF compliant. Since joining the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), AMG has focused its efforts on fulfilling the ONVIF standard and the result is that the entire range comprising the much acclaimed Panocam360, TotemCam360, mini TotemCam - PaNVR360 – and SmokeCam360 are now compliant. David J Myers, CTO at AMG...