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Arecont Vision megapixel cameras for Lauren Bright store

Customer Lauren Bright is a leading wholesale and retail enterprise that specialises in importing European apparel and operates more than 40 outlets in major Chinese cities. Lauren Bright's Pinko store in Harbour City, Hong Kong features the Pinko clothing line, an Italian fashion brand designed specifically for young women. Challenge When opening a new shop for the Pinko brand, Lauren Bright was looking for a video surveillance system to monitor internal staff and to provide anti-theft prot...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras capture essential images at New York State Police Station

Customer The Police Department of Monroe, New York is a fully staffed law enforcement agency that is committed to providing the town’s residents with the most professional and courteous police service possible. In addition to a chief of police, staff includes supervisors, a patrol unit, a detective unit, communications (dispatch) and support personnel. The Town of Monroe, New York is located in Southern Orange County and in close proximity to the metropolitan New York City area. The town...

Tri-Ed announces Arecont Vision as vendor partner

Tri-Ed will offer Arecont’s complete line of Megapixel IP cameras to its customers across North America Tri-Ed, an Anixter Company, is proud to announce the availability of Arecont products throughout its North American branch network. As a leader in megapixel technology, Arecont offers the largest selection of megapixel cameras available worldwide. Their capabilities span a broad spectrum of applications and venues, which is a testament to the company's leadership in de...

Milestone Systems holds 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Milestone conference saw close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimising business. CEO Lars Thinggaard and CSMO Kenne...

Arecont Vision announces Mark Roach as Regional Sales Manager for Mountain States in USA

Mark Roach will have responsibility for Colorado,  Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, today announced that Mark Roach has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the Mountain States. Roach is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and will have responsibility for Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. “Mark’s strong sales background in account management and new...

Dragon Steel Company deploys Arecont Vision megapixel video in harsh environment

Customer: Dragon Steel Corporation is a subsidiary of China Steel Corporation, the largest steel producer in Taiwan. Phase 1 of a new greenfield integrated iron and steel works was recently completed at Dragon Steel. The new furnace increases China Steel's capacity by 25 percent to meet rising domestic demand. Challenge: Dragon Steel needed a video surveillance system to view entrances and exits, to monitor production processes, to ensure plant safety, to centralise management and boost effec...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras installed at Suez Cement in Egypt

Arecont Vision cameras provide clear images of Suez Cement sites and license plate recognition in some areas Customer Suez Cement, the largest cement producer in Egypt, operates an industrial network of five cement production facilities in Suez, Kattameya, Tourah, Helwan and El Minya. The company has a long-standing history in the Egyptian market and is innovative in launching new brands and products to meet market needs. The company’s five plant facilities use state-of...

Arecont Vision’s megapixel solution for Florida's health care facility

Customer Sacred Heart Health System is a 466-bed acute care facility. It includes Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Women’s Hospital. Since the Daughters of Charity opened the area’s first hospital in 1915, Sacred Heart Health System has grown into the region’s leader for providing high-quality, compassionate health care. Sacred Heart Health Systems is affiliated with Ascension Health, the nation’s larges...

Arecont Vision megapixel surveillance solutions safeguard Brisbane Markets in Australia

Customer Brisbane Markets Ltd. serves a vital role in Australia’s national food chain and provides a clearinghouse for produce from about 7,000 growers. Brisbane Markets Ltd. incorporates the Brisbane Produce Market, Brisbane Flower Market, Brisbane MarketPlace (public), Brisbane Markets South Gate industrial estate and Brisbane Markets Commercial Center. The 150-acre site in the industrial area of Rocklea includes 35 buildings and serves as the heart of Brisbane’s fresh produce sal...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras protect Heifer International charity organisation

Customer Heifer International in Little Rock, Arkansas, works with communities globally to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer provides gifts of livestock and training to help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. The non-profit organisation refers to the animals as “living loans” because, in exchange for their livestock and training, each family agrees to give one of its animal’s offspring to another family in need. Hei...

Security Industry Association to hold annual meeting "The Advance" at ISC West

The Advance will include awards for distinguished SIA Members in recognition of their accomplishments For the first time this year, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West, produced by ISC Events in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, April 14, the program for The Advance will include awards for distinguished SIA Members in recognition of their accomplishments in the previous year, announced V. John Stroia, SIA chairman of the board. Fo...

Arecont Vision camera captures robber’s face: Image "couldn’t be clearer"

“The quality couldn’t be clearer – something the police hope will help capture the criminal you are about to see.” The local news report then shows an image from the surveillance camera video of an ATM robbery in Arlington, Texas. The video depicts a black Kia automobile rolling up to a Wells Fargo ATM, and the 21-year-old female driver makes a withdrawal. The video then shows a robber sneaking around the ATM and surprising the victim. He’s holding a cell phone in...

Caught on camera: Arecont Vision dome camera spots woman forced into car trunk at gunpoint

"The only witness is a surveillance camera which caught the young man staring directly into the lens." Arecont Vision released footage of their surveillance camera installed at Wells Fargo drive-in ATM in Arlington, Texas of a robbery and kidnapping which was released to several media outlets. See more megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision here.

Arecont Vision exhibits MegaView 2 IP megapixel bullet cameras at Intersec Dubai 2015

The MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera delivers STELLAR™ Low Light Technology to reduce motion blur Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant features to the company’s popular MegaView® 2 true day/night bullet style megapixel cameras. New features of the MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera being debuted at Intersec 2015 include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal L...

Exacq Technologies updates exacqVision 6.6 and Enterprise System Manager version 3.0 with ESM Failover

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the ability to set up and manage failover on exacqVision servers with exacqVision 6.6 and Enterprise System Manager (ESM) version 3.0, a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision Enterprise networked video recorders (NVRs). The new exacqVision version 6.6 VMS (video management system) also includes updates to the views and event monitoring features in exacqVision, faster searching with the Exacq mobile a...

Arecont Vision deploys megapixel surveillance camera on SpaceX Dragon spacecraft

 NASA utilises the spacecraft to deliver supplies and science experiments to the international space station Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is providing video surveillance cameras for SpaceX, a private company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for NASA and other organisations. The high performance megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision® are being deployed on the SpaceX Dragon spac...

Wavesight to participate in Dubai Video Surveillance Summit organised by Teleste

At the summit, visitors will hear about Wavesight’s wireless transmission solutions designed for urban surveillance Wavesight, the market-leading UK provider of professional outdoor wireless CCTV solutions, will be participating in a Video Surveillance Summit organised by Finnish technology company, Teleste. The event, which includes keynote addresses delivered by H.E Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al-Hamed and the Finnish Ambassador IIkka-Pekka Simila, takes place in Dubai, UA...

Arecont Vision appoints John Voyatzis as Director of Sales for Canada

John Voyatzis has over 10 years’ experience with security and surveillance technologies Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that John Voyatzis has joined the company as Director of Sales for Canada. Voyatzis will apply his extensive industry experience to support Arecont Vision® customers, integrators, and technology partners, while generating new business to further grow Arecont Vision®’s presence...

Innovations at ASIS 2014 leverage camera intelligence at the edge

Video cameras were big news at the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Atlanta, but the eagerly anticipated new 4K Ultra-HD cameras took a back seat to other camera innovations, including a rash of new panoramic view cameras in various flavours and types (including faster frame rates) and a renewed emphasis on cameras as intelligent system components. Samsung announced its new Open Platform program that leverages the added computing capacity of Samsung’s WiseNetIII computer chip in...

Arecont Vision previews latest developments in panoramic megapixel imaging at ASIS International 2014

The two next generation panoramic cameras include 5MP SurroundVideo and 12MP SurroundVideo with motorised lenses Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is previewing the company’s latest developments in panoramic megapixel imaging at ASIS 2014 (booth# 337). The two next generation panoramic cameras being demonstrated at the show include the 5MP SurroundVideo® with Arecont Vision®’s proprietary STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmp...

Arecont Vision displays new enhancements of its MegaDome2 cameras at ASIS 2014

New features include STELLAR low light technology and on-board storage Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant enhancements to its popular all-in-one MegaDome® 2 Day/Night megapixel cameras on display here at ASIS 2014 (booth# 337). New features include Arecont Vision®’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) Low Light Technology, optional on-board storage up to...

Arecont Vision provides live demonstrations of latest MegaVideo 4K Ultra HD camera at ASIS International 2014

Arecont Vision's MegaVideo 4K UHD camera provides a total resolution of 8.3MP at 30 frames per second Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is providing live demonstrations of the next generation of multi-megapixel imaging at ASIS International 2014 (booth# 337). The company’s new MegaVideo® 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) Ultra High Definition (UHD) camera provides a total resolution of 8.3-megapixels (MP) at 30 frames per second (fps...

Arecont Vision demonstrates features of its MegaView 2 megapixel cameras at ASIS 2014

The MegaView now incorporates Arecont Vision’s STELLAR Low Light Technology and CorridorView capability Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant features to the company’s popular MegaView® 2 Day/Night bullet style megapixel cameras. New MegaView® 2 features being demonstrated here at ASIS 2014 (booth# 337) include Arecont Vision®’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmpor...

OnSSI to showcase several innovative technology partnerships at ASIS 2014

OnSSI’s technology partnerships further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis At this year’s ASIS 2014 show, OnSSI is showcasing several innovative technology partnerships that further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis. Industry interest in the VMS platform’s open architecture and intelligent engineering continues to drive the development of new and exciting applications for Ocularis. “Technology collaborations provide users...

Exacq Technologies unveils EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature for its VMS software

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the new EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature with the version 6.4 of exacqVision, a video management system (VMS) software used for video surveillance. EasyConnect provides the power of IP cameras with the simplicity of analogue. Version 6.4 also includes the new VideoPush video wall feature, updates to the Exacq Mobile app and web browser client, and improvements to Enterprise System Manager (ESM),...

Arecont Vision announces Greg Lindblad as new Managing Director – Strategic Accounts

Lindblad will also work with Arecont Vision’s North American sales team to support Regional Sales Leaders Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces that Greg Lindblad has been named Managing Director – Strategic Accounts. In his new role with Arecont Vision, Lindblad will manage Arecont Vision’s Strategic Accounts Program with specific emphasis on supporting National Systems Integrators (NSIs) and select strategic...

Arecont Vision promotes Brad Donaldson to Director of Product Management

Donaldson will focus on market requirements, providing both tacticaland strategic leadership Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the promotion of Brad Donaldson to Director of Product Management. Donaldson previously served as the senior product manager for the company. “Brad has shown his dedication and commitment to Arecont Vision® with significant contributions to our success,” said Raul...

Arecont Vision announces appointment of Jeff Whitney as Vice President of Marketing

Whitney brings over 25 years of marketing experience in video security, network security, and IT Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the appointment of Jeff Whitney as Vice President of Marketing. Whitney brings more than 25 years of global experience in marketing for fast growing high technology companies in video security, network security, and information technology. Whitney will lead worldwide marketing at a time of s...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras improve image quality at Pat LaFrieda Meats

Customer Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Company has supplied fresh meat to New York City's restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities and retail outlets for three generations. During the night, butchers process steak, veal, chopped beef and many other products for delivery by 5:30 a.m. each business day, just in time to be on the menu of some of the city's best restaurants. Years of good service and good products have made Pat LaFrieda the number one name in meats distributed to restaurants in New Yo...

Norbain to offer Arecont Vision MegaBall® 2 camera series

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision MegaBall® 2 camera series, providing wide area coverage with significant cost-efficiency. The MegaBall® 2 comes with an  ImmerVision Panomorph lens that can capture 180° and 360° fields of view with de-warping, providing up to four times more angular resolution in peripheral areas of a scene than conventional fisheye lenses. Key features of the MegaBall® 2 include: Day/night operat...

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