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COLDSTORE was recognised for the award by a judging panel consisting of 26 judgesVeracity, a leading manufacturer of products which help support IP surveillance solutions, won the ‘Security Innovation of the Year' award for its COLDSTORE video surveillance storage solution.  COLDSTORE beat stiff competition to win the internationally-recognised award, which was presented in front of a 1000-strong audience at the Security Excellence Awards ceremony held at the London Hilton on Park La...

 Genetec was named Application Development Partner of the Year for the committed efforts to develop joint opportunitiesGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, was recently awarded the 2011 North American Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year by Axis Communications. The award was presented to Genetec at the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston, Massachusetts from Oc...

The strong appeal of the RIVA cameras results from their easily configured, integrated video analysisartec technologies AG announces its cooperation with the ViDiCore KG, the general agent for the intelligent video-surveillance cameras by RIVA. Effective immediately, artec has agreed to distribute their comprehensive range of cameras in Germany and some of the neighbouring countries. The RIVA product selection comprises cameras in box, dome, PTZ-dome, and bullet versions for both interior and e...

 The Geutebruck TopLine series features Basler IP Camera models with CCD and CMOS sensorsGerman VMS (Video Management System) manufacturer GEUTEBRUCK and Basler have entered into a strategic partnership. GEUTEBRUCK's high-end TopLine series will now feature specially-designed Basler IP cameras on a project-by-project basis. Basler specifically re-engineered selected IP box and dome camera models to complement GEUTEBRUCK's technology. The new cameras now integrate seamlessly into all GEUTEBR...

 To enhance safety and security Armstrong International Airport employs numerous security systemsNICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has been recognised as an honorable mention winner in the Security Technology Executive (STE) Magazine Innovation Awards for its work on the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport PSIM implementation. NICE was recognised, along with Armstrong International Airport and system integrator Johnson Controls, for their innovative implementation o...

 Open platform IP video management software specialist Milestone receives 2011 Innovative Achievement AwardMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has been given the 2011 Innovative Achievement Award for the CCTV category for XProtect® Enterprise 8. This was announced and presented on the 18th of October, at the 12th annual Detektor International Awards held at SECTECH, Security Exhibition and Conference, in Stockholm, Sweden. Last month,...

 Tag and Track (TNT) is a real-time multi-camera tracking technology designed for large video surveillance networksIpsotek delivers final pitches to the judges for the global title and £500k in prize money for the Global Security Challenge. Ipsotek's innovative Tag and Track (TNT) technology was selected as the winner of the UK finals of the 2011 Global Security Challenge from a record number of entries.The Global Security Challenge aims to identify new technologies and top innovation...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP Video security, introduces Audio Forensics to its management system. High-quality, two-way, fully-synchronised audio is streamed and recorded alongside video and can now be searched using audio as well as video analytics to quickly locate incidents. Audio Forensics let operators search recorded footage faster and more dynamically than just passively listening during playback. Identifying an incident that's happened outside the camera's field o...

 Dallmeier has acquired davidiT GmbH an IT specialist for data, audio and video and converging networks  Dallmeier acquires davidiT GmbH, an IT specialist for data, audio and video and converging networks. "Acquiring davidiT GmbH will allow us to strengthen our position on the IT market and to further invest in the IT business sector," Dieter Dallmeier said, stating the reasons for this acquisition. davidiT is an IT company that has specialised in value-added services in the...

Axis Communications announces the launch of two new, free-of-charge tools: AXIS Design Tool 2 and Axis Coverage Shapes that help system designers with the planning and layout of video surveillance systems – replacing complex manual calculations. “As part of our partner commitment, we continue to share our innovation with partners to help improve efficiency and effectiveness,” Lars Åberg, VP Marketing, Axis Communications said. “We also emphasize on the user-fri...

Samsung Techwin America unveiled its newly developed full HD (1080p) analogue video surveillance product series. The new   line-up is comprised of an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p box camera, an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p dome camera and a four-channel HD-SDI DVR. The HD-SDI products provide over five times the image quality of conventional analogue technology and offer a more cost-effective and easier alternative to network-based systems, using standard coax cable.HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digi...

Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced two new additions to the company's popular line of H.264 HD cameras. The new H.264 HD cameras are available in either 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels and feature a 3-9 mm lens with remote focus and zoom for greater coverage, enhanced performance in low-light conditions, and come in a smaller form factor. The Avigilon line of H.264 HD cameras have been designed to deliver megapixel performance to custome...

MESSOA Technologies, the expert in video surveillance solutions, introduced the NCR875PRO/NCB855PRO, 2MP network camera to the MegaSmart lineup. The NCR875PRO/NCB855PRO is specifically engineered to provide full HD 1080p smooth video streaming at 30/25 full frame rates. These cameras are an ideal choice for retail shops and other high-security premises that demand high-resolution, reliable images with the greatest details. It strengthens the security system by ensuring critical moments are...

 The TAP program was initiated by CNL to allow interoperability between disparate security technologies and companiesCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and Aventura Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of video surveillance, long range laser/thermal imaging and multi sensor border/perimeter solutions, announced that they have formed a technology partnership, allowing integration of key products into the IPSecurityCenter's PSIM platform....

 Avigilon's revenue grew 38.796 percent during the 2006-2010 period Avigilon Corporation announced that it ranked number four on Technology Fast 500, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the period from 2006-2010. Avigilon grew 38.796 percent during this period. Avigilon's President and CEO Alexander Fernandes...

 Milestone Systems is now recognised for Continued Education Credits by BICSI  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is now recognised for Continued Education Credits (CECs) by BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc.), a professional association supporting the information technology systems industry covering voice, data, electronic safety & security, and audio & video technologies.BICSI provides information,...

MOBOTIX, the world's largest manufacturer of megapixel network video surveillance systems, recently unveiled a major update to MxControlCenter, its network video management platform. Focusing on operator usability, MxControlCenter 2.5 introduces a host of new features, including: saved search profiles to make user defined common search queries a single-click operation, unlimited users and groups rights management control with full action audit log, and video motion search on recorded footage to...

Panasonic Systmes Networks Company of America recently introduced the i-PRO WV-ASM200 video management software which allows for the unification of large multi-recorder, multi-site networked video systems for centralised operation and ease-of-use. The WV-ASM200 can connect up to 100 network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs), 64 encoders, and 256 directly connected network and analog cameras to provide centralised control of large systems. Up to 6,400 cameras registered in...

ComNet Europe Ltd. of Leeds in the United Kingdom, manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing the first of many new models from its CopperLine product offering. The CLFE4US1TPC is a unique Ethernet switch that combines four 10/100TX Ethernet signals and transports them over one coaxial cable or RJ-45 cable. The CLFE4US1TPC can extend the transmission distance to 1500 meters using COAX or 900 meters using RJ-45 cable. This product is designed for applicati...

 Genetec's Security Center unifies IP licence plate recognition, video surveillance and access controlSanyo Video Vertrieb and Genetec have agreed on a business relationship. Lars Diestel (Sanyo Video CEO) says: "We are very pleased to have Genetec as a business partner who as a global provider is a market leader in providing solutions for IP video surveillance, access control and licence plate recognition."Genetec's "Security Center" is a high-end product added to the S...

 The keynote speech will explain what an integrator can do to assure the right camera is being used for each siteInfinova announced that Infinova Vice President Sales-Europe Ciprian Suciu will provide a keynote speech on low illumination performance at the All-Over-IP Conference to be held in Moscow, Russia, November 23-24 (2011). The Conference is expected to bring together over 2500 top managers and senior engineers from throughout Russia and the rest of Europe and Western Asia."The...

 Pelco's video systems and Navtech's radar systems have integrated to provide surveillance solutions for larger areas Pelco by Schneider Electric and Navtech Radar, supplier of the award winning AdvanceGuard surveillance solution, are announcing the integration of Navtech Radar systems with Pelco video security cameras and systems. Operating on the Pelco protocol, Navtech Radar systems are capable of directing cameras to track objects on the radar system, providing a wide-area detection and...

  TeleEye has donated a RX Video Recording Server and Video Reception Software for the foundation Produce Green Foundation is a non-profit charity organisation established to promote organic farming and green lifestyles in Hong Kong. Every year, it organises various activities to encourage the community to experience the natural way of life through participating in organic farming or gardening. Events include environmental seminars, courses and training for people of different age grou...

The latest version of Samsung's Net-i Ware recording software features an increased recording throughput of 250mbps to provide the bandwidth required to record the latest generation of Samsung HD megapixel cameras. Version 1.33 of Net-i Ware makes it possible to achieve a real-time IP network based recording solution that can simultaneously record and playback superb quality images from VGA resolution up to the latest 3 megapixel Full HD Samsung network cameras. In fact, Net-i Ware has the powe...

Moxa announces that its VPort 461 and VPort 451 industrial video encoders have received the NEMA TS2 Section 2 certification, a standard that is required in intelligent transportation systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. More NEMA-certified IP video surveillance products will be released by Moxa in the coming months. The NEMA TS2 standard was established by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to define safe traffic control equipment. Section 2 contains the environ...

 Mak Wall brings over 7 years experience in the CCTV industryCCTV Distributor Videcon has appointed Mark Wall as Field Sales Executive for the Midlands and South East Regions. Mark has over 7 years experience of the CCTV industry, having worked for both distributors and installers.Sales Director Andy Croston comments: "At Videcon we believe that a strong external sales presence is essential to give installers the support they need. We have great products and we market them very activel...

 MOBOTIX organised a yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth for its top partnersMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an event held last month for its top partners. The exciting yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth involved two teams made up of representatives from leading partners racing for the MOBOTIX UK Cowes Experience 2011.The event coincided with the end of the MOBOTIX financial year and...

Hikvision proudly launches its newest, exciting high definition standalone series of DVRs: the DS-8100HWI-ST series. With the capability of accessing analogue cameras up to 650TVL, the DS-8100HWI-ST is ideal for applications in which high resolution surveillance is required. Venues such as financial institutions, the telecom industry, as well as transportation and utilities industries, all directly benefit from this new DVR series. It has become evident that the switch to high definition is mo...

Infinova recently announced that Infinova's megapixel/IP cameras are certified and fully integrated with ipConfigure's Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM), an enterprise class video surveillance management and recording application. Through an HTML interface both users and administrators can access the system from any network computer through a secure SSL encrypted log-in."We are excited to announce the certification of Infinova and ipConfigure products," states Christopher S. Uiterw...

MOBOTIX, the world's largest manufacturer of megapixel network video surveillance systems, recently unveiled a major update to MxControlCenter, its network video management platform. Focusing on operator usability, MxControlCenter 2.5 introduces a host of new features, including; saved search profiles to make user defined common search queries a single-click operation, unlimited users and groups rights management control with full action audit log, and video motion search on recorded footage to...