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QNAP Systems, Inc. today has announced that the dual-controller Enterprise ZFS NAS ES1640dc v2 has earned certification for Windows Server 2016, and is also supported in Hyper-V environments. This certification ensures that the Enterprise ZFS NAS is compatible with Windows Server 2016, making it a dependable storage for Hyper-V VMs and a parallel enterprise-grade file server. High-performance storage solution for virtualisation needs“Hyper-V is one of the primary hypervisor platforms for...

Hanwha Techwin America, a provider of global security solutions, is building on its commitment to deliver the industry’s highest-performance video solutions with the introduction of its new Wisenet P series multi-sensor/multi-directional cameras. Available in 8 and 20 megapixel, these cameras offer unmatched performance. They are ideal for applications such as parking lots, shopping mall entrances, lobbies, station concourses and airports. "Our multi-sensor cameras have the ability to pro...

Cinegy, which develops and produces software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation and playout will showcase the new Cinegy TV Pack, the latest version of Cinegy Capture PRO, and an advanced Cinegy Multiviewer, the most flexible and efficient multiviewer the company has ever produced. Cinegy TV Pack Cinegy TV Pack is an all-in-one live production and playout package that provides, literally, everything needed to get a pixel-perfect TV chann...

VITEC, a worldwide provider of advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, will showcase its new cutting-edge generation of the advanced, high-quality HEVC Gen2 codec for the MGW Ace 4:2:2 10-bit HEVC encoder and MGW Ace decoder solution; the 4K HEVC MGW Vision encoder; the market-leading, broadcast-grade IPTV and digital signage platform, EZ TV; and the sophisticated PX Media Library media management solution, in booth 7.G23 at IBC2017, being held Sept. 15-19 at the RAI Amsterdam. MGW Ace...

Supercharged by Wisenet 5, the most powerful DSP chipset ever incorporated into a full camera range, the latest generation of Wisenet X cameras feature the World’s best Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and the World’s best motorised varifocal Low Light lens. Collectively, the cameras and domes in the Wisenet X H.265 camera series are able to meet  the requirements of virtually any video surveillance project, regardless of the lighting conditions,from bursts of bright sunlight to almost...

Hanwha Techwin America announced that its flagship camera line, Wisenet X, is now certified with Genetec™ Security Center 5.6 SR1 utilising H.265 and WiseStream technology. H.265, also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), is a codec that was used only in the broadcast industry, but the demand for higher megapixel cameras and resolution was the driving force that introduced this technology into security surveillance. With the certification of Hanwha’s megapixel cameras suppo...

Hanwha Techwin, a provider of global security solutions, builds on the foundation of its highly regarded Wisenet line by launching Wisenet X series featuring Hanwha’s new Wisenet 5, self-developed chipset, one of the most important core technologies developed to date by Hanwha Techwin.  “Wisenet 5 is our latest chipset designed specifically for professional video surveillance applications that offers extreme processing performance at the edge,” said Soonhong Ahn, Presiden...

Following a successful event held in Orlando, FL, in May, Hanwha Techwin America will host an A&E Forum from June 4th – 6th at the Marriott Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California.  A&E Forum for security professionals “Recognising the critical role that A&Es play in security, we created these forums to provide these professionals with a deep understanding of our industry-leading advanced solutions and discuss some of the industry’s leading technologies an...

Hanwha Techwin, a provider of global security, just concluded its ‘STEP into the eXperience’ Partner Summit in Cancun, Mexico. The event, held at the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel & Resort, provided well over 400 top reseller partners from across North and South America, and Canada with detailed information on Hanwha Techwin’s extensive product portfolio – including the company’s innovative new Wisenet X Series with Wisenet 5 technology. The summit also featured...

When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology Hanwha Techwin has launched three new Samsung Wisenet P Series 4K cameras equipped with H.265 compression and WiseStream, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality, and compression according to movement in the image. As a result, the bandwidth and storage requirements of the 12MP resolutio...

The TS-x31P is designed to fulfill user needs to ensure data security and to bring a comprehensive business and multimedia experience QNAP Systems, released the TS-x31P NAS series, including the TS-131P, TS-231P, and TS-431P. Powered by an AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-212 dual-core 1.7GHz processor, this series provides a high-performance and secure private cloud NAS solution tailored for home, SOHO and workgroup users. In addition to basic requirements such as f...

Upgrades include reduced compression rates, higher frames per second and onboard storage Dahua Technology USA, a high-value, total security solutions provider, debuted its next generation 4K Ultra high definition (HD) 12MP camera series during ASIS 2016.The latest in Dahua’s lineup of high resolution cameras offers a range of upgrades that include reduced compression rates, higher frames per second, onboard storage, a motorised vari-focal lens option, and audio I/O.Wide-...

ZAO-S is a miniature entry level device that provides H.265 HEVC encoding direct from the camera Soliton Systems, a Japanese technology company specialising in mobile video encoding and IT security, were the first to market with an H.265 mobile encoder in 2015 with the ZAO product, which has been used extensively in public safety, broadcast, and video surveillance applications throughout the world. It is a mobile device that provides live video streaming in high resolution HD...

Hanwha Techwin America is showcasing its series of Wisenet NVRs designed for the company’s new high resolution Wisenet Q Series and 4K UHD (ultra-high definition) Wisenet P Series cameras here at ASIS 2016. Available in 16 channel units with and without integral PoE/PoE+, and 32 channel units with up to 48TB of internal storage, the new Wisenet NVRs support H.265 and Hanwha’s exclusive WiseStream technology to provide superior compression. All Hanwha 4K NVRs support third party camer...

Hanwha Techwin America is providing ASIS 2016 attendees with a preview of its new premium performance Wisenet P Series cameras. The new P Series cameras deliver 4K UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution with superior compression delivered by combining H.265 codec and Hanwha’s exclusive WiseStream technology. Together, H.265 and WiseStream significantly reduce bandwidth consumption and storage costs to deliver the best in high resolution performance and efficiency. 4K UHD resolution &ldqu...

PureActiv integration with SpotterRF Radar provides a more robust, more accurate and more user friendly surveillance solution PureTech Systems is well known in the development of video analytic capability to meet the needs of the security market.  It is also extremely proactive in combining this technology with other high performance sensors within the security market. The most recent integration combines its video analytic expertise with that of the SpotterRF radar famil...

BlackPearl provides a direct interface from any workflow into an active archive, providing access to nearline storage, tape and cloud, while reducing costs Spectra Logic, the deep storage experts, announced a major expansion of the Spectra BlackPearl Deep Storage Gateway family with two new products, including the entry-level BlackPearl V Series that lowers the financial barrier for a hybrid cloud solution, and the BlackPearl P Series, which more than triples th...

Purpose-built SkyHawk surveillance drives support multiple cameras operating around-the-clock, delivering safety, security and peace of mind Seagate is celebrating 10 years of purpose-built drive innovation in the surveillance industry by introducing new SkyHawk surveillance drives. Optimised to support multiple cameras operating around-the-clock, SkyHawk drives maximise surveillance watchfulness and security by reliably storing every frame of video their surveillance systems...

Hanwha Techwin America continues to set the standard for high performance surveillance technologies as one of the security industry’s first manufacturers to incorporate H.265 compression into its products. The company is one of the earliest adopters of the standard having recognised the ability of H.265 to further increase the value proposition for its leading lines of IP and megapixel cameras. 4K Ultra HD resolution Driven by the growth of solutions using 4K Ultra HD and other high-res...

Ocularis 5.2 now supports client-side dewarping of streams from the Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems and OnSSI has resulted in new integration capabilities with the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. Ocularis 5.2 now supports client-side dewarping of streams from the Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family. Zero blind spots Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic cameras offer a full 180-degree or...

Hanwha Techwin America is rolling out its new WiseNet Q Series cameras, which feature the highly-efficient H.265 codec. The 24 camera models in the Q Series also include the company’s WiseStream compression technology, which balances image quality and compression based on motion within a scene. Combined with Hanwha’s XRN network video recorders and management software, users can configure a complete H.265 system solution. With H.265 compression and Hanwha’s WiseStream technolo...

A-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore’s award winning VMS for installations that require up to 8 IP cameras Wavestore, the British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has introduced a new series of Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to provide installers and systems integrators with a solution for small systems.  A-Series NVR featuresA-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore&rsq...

The IHS report shows Hikvision is continuing to grow rapidly in the CCTV & video surveillance equipment market  The latest report from business information provider IHS Inc. shows Hikvision has once again reinforced its position as the world’s largest supplier of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, for the fifth year running. CCTV & video surveillance market   Detailed in the report is how Hikvision occupies 19.5% market share for the global CCTV...

Mura IPX capture and decoder cards pack 4K capture plus high-density decode functionality onto a single PCIe® card Matrox® Graphics Inc. has announced that Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K capture and IP decoder cards are now available to OEMs and AV system builders. Available in models with and without fans, they are an integral part of advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD decoding over standard IP. Mura IPX capture and...

Due to its small footprint, the MegaVideo Flex easily fits into a wide range of areas and settings Arecont Vision, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, last week demonstrated the award-winning MegaVideo® Flex camera series during IFSEC International at the ExCel London, along with several examples of the wide range of possible applications that this unique professional surveillance camera supports. MegaVideo Flex IP applications The MegaVideo Flex IP camera...

The 24 camera models in the new Wisenet Q series are packed with innovative features such as H.265 compression and WiseStream technology, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality and compression as per to movement in the image. When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology WiseStream technology When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, band...

The latest enhancement of Axis’ Zipstream technology offers more storage and bandwidth savings without compromising on important image details Axis Communications, a provider of network video, has introduced an enhancement of its award-winning Zipstream video compression technology. It now dynamically adjusts the frame rate, instantly adapting to any changes in the scene. The new dynamic frame rate feature offers significant additional bandwidth and storage savings for v...

Also on show is SOLO8 SDR dual-input HD-SDI COFDM & IP mesh transmitter that includes integral video analytics, recording, & streaming Domo Tactical Communications (formally Cobham TCS) is exhibiting for the first time under its new name at Broadcast Asia 2016. New ownership enhances Domo’s products and services The change followed an announcement in January 2016 by former parent company Cobham Plc that Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance had been s...

TeleEye, a leading supplier in video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of GN Series, a new generation of DVRs with WQHD resolutions. WQHD is a video resolution standard equivalent to 2560 x 1440 pixels, which is also 4 times the resolution of 720p HD. The new GN Series DVRs are capable of recording higher quality video footages than 1080p full HD systems, providing much more useful information for post-incident investigations. Nevertheless higher resolution videos lead t...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has introduced the latest release of Zipstream compression technology that now automatically adapts to pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera movements, offering further storage and bandwidth savings. By analysing and optimising a network camera’s video stream in real-time, scenes containing interesting details are recorded in full image quality and resolution while other areas are filtered out. Drastically reduces bandwidth and storage ne...