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Samsung’s new SNB-5001 1.3 megapixel network camera is designed to provide an affordable HD video surveillance solution for retail and office type environments. “Worldwide there are thousands of video surveillance systems being installed each week where the superb quality images which can be captured by HD cameras, could help users take their security to a much higher level,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. “Until now, the relatively...

Raytec won the award at Axis' recent Channel Convergence Conference held in Turkey CCTV Lighting specialists Raytec have been awarded first place for ‘Best Axis Technology Partner’ in Northern Europe at Axis’ recent Channel Convergence Conference in Turkey this June. The conference united over 180 Axis partners and was focused around the evolution of network video surveillance. Partners included distributors, resellers and system integrators, as well as softw...

The Samsung training seminar will provide 15 Continuing Education Credits to its attendees Dr. Edward Wassall, Samsung’s Director of IP Product and Business Development will present a two day IP video surveillance training session in Toronto, Canada. The seminar, which will provide attendees with 15 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for use toward ASIS and BICSI certification, was developed by Samsung’s IP Institute (SIPI) to provide the expertise needed by securi...

Vemotion is working with Shropshire Council, the unitary authority for the county of Shropshire, to provide a solution for cost effectively monitoring outlying CCTV cameras. Shropshire has extended the capabilities of its existing CCTV network by deploying low bandwidth video transmission capabilities as a viable and cost effective means of monitoring the cameras installed at outlying locations from its 24/7 Monitoring Centre where the cameras throughout the county town of Shrewsbury are alread...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and BRS Labs Inc., innovators of the industry's first behavioural recognition solution for video surveillance, jointly announced recently a technology partnership between the two companies. The partnership, under the CNL Software's Technology Alliance Program (TAP), will allow the companies to share development kits, thus creating close integration between their products. The integration will bring together...

Axis camera companion is an entry-level IP video solution for small installations Downloads of AXIS Camera Companion, an entry-level IP video solution for small installations, consisting of a free software client and Axis network cameras or video encoders with SD-card support, have reached a milestone ten thousand this month. AXIS Camera Companion has been specifically designed for systems of one to 16 cameras and is proving popular with retail stores, offices, hotels and oth...

RIVA´s Full HD Megapixel IP Dome RC3302HD for indoor applications with H.264/MJPEG codec and 1080p sensor is equipped with a remote controllable pan and tilt function. It also disposes of a remote zoom/focus control and can be auto focused via mouse click. Offering a lot of features, such as dual stream, 2-way audio, digital in-/output, SD card slot and USB port, RIVA RC3302HD covers most fields of application. As a result of the remote control, the camera offers the benefit of enormous t...

Ocularis-X server software enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams At Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2012, OnSSI is featuring its groundbreaking Ocularis-X technology in a powerful live demonstration. To help celebrate this innovative technology, OnSSI is offering two promotions including a discount for qualified educational institutions and a low-cost upgrade to the latest version of Ocularis. The 2012 Education Promotion provides a 40 per...

eBridge makes it possible to use legacy coax infrastructure with the latest IP video surveillance cameras  Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is showcasing its eBridge line of IP over Coax Adapters at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). Altronix eBridge IP over Coax Adapters provide a high-performance and cost-effective solution to transmit IP video and data over coaxial cable for dis...

NetWay1E is a midspan injector that powers a whole new range of power-hungry IP devices For video surveillance system components that may require PoE of up to 85W, Altronix is showcasing the NetWay1E PoE Midspan here at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). NetWay1E is a midspan injector that expands customers’ capabilities to power a whole new range of power-hungry IP devices and is PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++ compliant. LTPoE++, typically referred to as PoE++, is a propri...

S2 Security Corporation (S2), the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, announced a tailored video solution for enterprise customers: NetVR version 1.1. Joining the company’s recently launched VR Series, NetVR version 1.1 offers advanced video forensics and tight integration of access control and monitoring with video for users of the S2 NetBox and Enterprise products. S2 Security’s announcement earlier this year of the Pronto VR and NetBox VR single-box converged...

Vumii Imaging, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative high-quality thermal and near-infrared illumination cameras, announced the introduction of its Accuracii long range video surveillance system family. By combining long-range continuous-zoom thermal and color video channels on a ruggedised 360° pan-tilt positioner, Accuracii cameras are ideal round the clock surveillance tools for protecting borders and high-risk perimeters. This configurable family of systems has several therma...

CheckMyCCTV identifies and reports CCTV faults from multiple remote locations CheckMySystems Ltd - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist - has seen enquiries soar by an unprecedented 400%, month-on-month, for its CheckMyCCTV solution thanks to the company's attendance at the recent IFSEC 2012 event in Birmingham, and the associated marketing activity which it engaged in around the show. The key focus for CheckMySystems, as a first time exhibitor at IFSE...

The Ocularis-X technology enables live monitoring and synchronised playback of multiple megapixel camera streams Multi-stream delivery of HD video surveillance images via the cloud is now possible with Ocularis-X from OnSSI. On display at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the award-winning server software enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams from multiple megapixel cameras over limited bandwidth networks such as 3G/4G, broadband an...

behavioural Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), inventor of the world’s first reason-based video surveillance behaviour recognition software, has been issued Patent Number 8,131,012 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering the company’s unique artificial intelligence based technology that serves as the foundation for its AISight 3.0 video surveillance software platform. This is one of a series of more than 60 related U.S. Patents that have either been granted, ar...

At InfoComm 2012, Matrox will provide live demonstrations of its encoder technology Matrox Graphics Inc. introduced Matrox Maevex Series, a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance. The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced the latest upgrade for the Smart Megapixel Recorder (SMR) Series, optimised with 16-channel live view, recording and playback capability. The SMR series is the all-in-one desktop megapixel hardware RAID NVR. While most NVR systems require high end, high power and expensive PCs to reach 16-channel HD live view and recording, project installers can deploy the SMR series offering a compact size, low power consumption, and profes...

Miniature camera specialists SeeSense are pleased to announce the availability of a brand new High Definition miniature zoom lens, the Z10-HDCF. The new lens complements all 1/3” C-mount miniature HD cameras offered by SeeSense including the Toshiba IK-HR1S, IK-HR1H (1-CMOS) and IK-HD1 (3-CCD). These High Definition cameras already see extensive and successful use in the Broadcast Industry. The 10X 7.5 – 75mm F1.8 – 16 HD motorised zoom produces zoom angles of 38.5°-3...

Wavestore has announced that its video management software (VMS) is now able to support the Sentry360’s series of FullSight™ panoramic cameras. The ONVIF compliant FullSight series provides customers with a choice of 1.3, 2, 5 or 10 megapixel IP network 360 degree cameras, all of which can multi-stream images across a network using H.264 or MJPEG compression. “The integration of our VMS with the Sentry360’s Fullsight™ cameras has been achieved at the right time as...

IMS report covers electronic perimeter security, including sensors, video and non-smart fencing In its newly released report, “World Market for Electronic Perimeter Security Equipment”, IMS Research has found Opgal to be one of the top ten perimeter security equipment providers in the world. US-based IMS Research is the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. The study further names Opgal – a leadin...

Hikvision again remains the No.1 worldwide supplier of DVR products Hikvision - the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions - is proud to announce that IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS) has recently declared Hikvision the No.1 global vendor of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in 2011 (Source: IMS Research’s report “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2012 Edition”). Of special note, this...

As a recent report by IMS Research states, cloud-based video surveillance market could exceed $1 billion in 2012. However, pricing continues to be a major hindrance. ControlByNet announced its new white label package for integrators providing them ControlByNet’s hosted video solution starting at $10 per camera per month. The new pricing offers integrators the ability to immediately offer a cloud-based or hosted video surveillance option to small businesses and opportunity to greatly incre...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new product that enables security and blue light personnel to view live footage transmitted from remote locations to the control room over GPRS/3G providing connectivity in even the most demanding network conditions.  The VBox 20 is a fully integrated unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The small form factor unit takes video and power inputs and us...

Today's users require open systems that provide ease of integration to other devices and systems DVTEL, INC., recently announced that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). DVTEL’s Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) integrates with Lenel’s OnGuard® access control system to allow the correlation of video surveillance and access control data through a single interface. &ldq...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented indoor fixed mini domes that offer an affordably priced HDTV surveillance solution for retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. "The new AXIS M30 Network Cameras are small, easy to install on either walls or ceilings and competitively priced with superb HDTV performance," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "Together with their support for the easy-to-use AXIS Camer...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The VB-30 takes multiple analogue video inputs or IP camera inputs, 12v power inputs and uses Vemotion technology to compress and transmit live video over a variety of networks including low bandwidth networks such as GPRS and 3G, back to a control room and, optionally, out to other remotely deployed operatives. T...

This latest ranking moves Samsung's market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011 In a security camera market estimated by IMS Research to be worth approximately $1.451 billion in 2011, Samsung Techwin America is ranked 2nd in terms of analogue camera market share and 5th in overall camera share. This latest ranking moves Samsung up from the number six overall position it held in 2010, and increases its market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011. A similar boost was seen...

Fast speeds, high performance and system intelligence are just a few of the features available on new Video Optimized Ethernet Switches introduced recently by Samsung Techwin America. Developed in-house to maintain cost competitiveness, the new Samsung iES4028FP L2 and the iBG2016 L3 Ethernet Switches provide PoE and/or non-PoE switching ports in a single RU chassis with a choice of 10/100/1000 uplink speeds as well as a full suite of WAN connectivity. Advanced QoS (quality of service) features...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is now taking orders for its new BU Series bullet cameras, C20 Series box cameras and FD Series fixed dome cameras, the company announced today. The trio of analogue camera options is the latest addition to a diverse lineup of Pelco video security solutions. Pelco prides itself on responding to its customers’ needs. “We recognised a need for full-featured, affordable analogue cameras, and we delivered a triple option of high-quality choices”, says B...

PESA's HDcctv is fully compliant HDcctv Alliance and uses single RG-59 coax cable for each port PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, will introduce its new HDcctv 32x16 routing switcher at InfoComm 2012 (Booth N1327), which runs June 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nev. Designed specifically for the HD CCTV market, it is fully compliant with the HDcctv Alliance™ high definition video interface...