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WavestoreUSA releases latest version of its V5 video management software suite, V5.46

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of V5.46, the latest version of the advanced IP Wavestore V5 Video Management Software suite. Features of the new version V5.46 deliver innovative upgrades and provide additional ONVIF enhancements, along with code optimisations for better compatibility in open architecture and platform support. Highlights of new V5.46 version include: Support for Ax...

Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® Omni cameras eliminate up to 4 regular cameras

The new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® Omni cameras are now available. Just one eliminates up to 4 regular cameras, and all with a single IP cable. Key features: 12MP WDR or 20MP H.264 All-in-One Omni-Directional User-Configurable Multi-Sensor Day/Night Indoor/Outdoor Dome IP Cameras Features of camera: 12MP WDR and 20MP Configurations. Up to 4 Individual Camera Gimbals can be Independently Placed in Any Orientation Around a 360° Track with Extra Positions for Looking Straight Down...

Milestone introduces newest Device Pack 7.4 for XProtect portfolio of VMS products

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released the newest Device Pack 7.4 for the XProtect portfolio of VMS products. This update adds another 20 percent new or updated device drivers to XProtect, since the monumental device pack 7.2 release in February when Milestone celebrated record support of 3,000 devices from more than 100 camera manufacturers.  The XProtect Device Packs include optimised drivers that enable all the relevant capa...

Exacq Technologies releases exacqVision 6.2 video management software

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the ability to seamlessly “bookmark” important video, audio and data with the release of exacqVision 6.2—the latest release of the company’s Video Management System (VMS) software. Version 6.2 also includes EasySupport for streamlined online technical support; and the ability to quickly find important cash register and other point-of-sale (POS) data with Transacq Search. In addition to sof...

Day Two: IFSEC reflects the diverse, global security market

I am visiting IFSEC for the first time in several years, and one revelation is how well the event reflects the increasingly global - and diverse - nature of the security market. On the second day of the show, I was struck by the diversity of attendees, apparent in the many languages you hear spoken in the exhibit hall. I also kept coming upon confirmation of the variety of global security companies from around the world who are exhibiting at the event -- another reflection of a thriving worldwid...

Arecont Vision announces new SurroundVideo Omni cameras

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has commenced shipping its innovative SurroundVideo® Omni cameras. First previewed late in 2013, the versatile omnidirectional camera systems feature four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This unprecedented flexibility allows a single camera to provide the same detailed coverage as four multi-megapixel cameras with the ability...

Arecont Vision to present Large Area Surveillance educational webinar

Learn about using IP megapixel cameras to serve customers and build a stronger business Join Arecont Vision for an educational webinar and learn about using IP megapixel cameras to serve customers and build a stronger business. Attendees will also be entered in its monthly drawing for an IP megapixel camera AV10255AMIR ($1,900 value). On June 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. PST we will present: The latest security industry and company news. Innovative additions to our product line....

Tackling the challenge of low-light imaging for megapixel cameras

Low-light imaging has historically been a problem for megapixel cameras. Arecont Vision, like other megapixel camera manufacturers, has struggled to solve the dilemma of low-light images, which are plagued by noise, smearing of video, high bit rates (requiring additional storage) and loss of colour. Arecont Vision says it now has the answer, dubbing it STELLAR technology. The “LL” in the middle of STELLAR stands for “low-light;” the entire acronym sta...

Arecont Vision to demonstrate its MegaVideo 4K high definition camera at IFSEC 2014

Arecont Vision’s MegaVideo 4K offers 8.3 megapixel resolution at 30 frames per second Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is demonstrating the next generation of multi-megapixel imaging here at IFSEC 2014 (stand #E400). 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) to deliver spectacular images. The came...

IP technology provider Arecont Vision renews emphasis on MegaLab® at its United States headquarters

MegaLab allows system integrators to test various system configurations using NVR and VMS solutions Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is creating a heightened industry focus on the company’s innovative MegaLab® system integration testing facilities in Los Angeles, CA. MegaLab allows system integrators to test various system configurations using industry leading network video recorder (NVR) and video management system (VMS) s...

Arecont Vision hires four new regional sales managers for the European market

The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has increased its sales support for the European market with the addition of four new regional sales managers. The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth. “The addition of these four seasoned industry professionals i...

Fluidmesh wireless system secures Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire

Along with Fluidmesh, Mobile CCTV also installed security systems from Pelco, Arecont, Dedicated Micros and NVT The Cheltenham Festival takes place every March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, and usually attracts well over 200,000 people. The festival runs four days and has grown into the biggest meeting in the National Hunt calendar. It usually coincides with Saint Patrick's Day, and is particularly popular with Irish visitors. There's a whole lot of betting goin...

AxxonSoft's Intellect PSIM software platform deployed at Eko Hotel & Suites in Nigeria

The solution includes two servers, several remote workstations for operators, and 165 IP video cameras AxxonSoft is active like never before in expanding the customer base of its surveillance products in Africa, including in West Africa. Recently a security system powered by the Axxon Intellect PSIM software platform was installed at Eko Hotel & Suites in Nigeria. Eko Hotel & Suites is a popular accommodation site for guests and tourists in Lagos, with a population of...

3xLOGIC appoints Christie Walters-Hebert as its Vice President, sales and marketing

Christie will oversee the Company’s sales and marketing operations on a global scale 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of IP megapixel cameras, advanced video analytics and video business intelligence, announced recently the appointment of Christie Walters-Hebert as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Reporting directly to Matthew Kushner, CEO, Christie will oversee the Company’s sales and marketing operations on a global scale. “With the astonishing growth...

AMAG to offer Symmetry Essentials Training class and exhibit its latest surveillance products at PSA-TEC 2014

AMAG's Senior Systems Design Analyst will be presenting a Vertical Market Specialist Workshop at PSA-TEC 2014 AMAG Technology’s Senior Systems Design Analyst, Adam Shane will be presenting at PSA-TEC 2014 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado, May 6, 2014. He is part of a panel that will be presenting a day-long Vertical Market Specialist Workshop, which is included in the weeklong conference put on by PSA Security. As a proud Gold Sponsor of PSA-TEC, AMAG will be offer...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras ensure safety at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Arecont Vision MegaVideo compact 10MP cameras are located inside the bowl to monitor exterior seating areas Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been selected by MetLife Stadium’s security management team to provide comprehensive, undisrupted video coverage throughout every part of its venue. Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been deployed to ensure wide area coverage with extreme detail and the ability to electronically zo...

Arecont Vision honoured by ADI as 2013 Vendor of the Year in the USA

Arecont Vision earned high marks from ADI for their sales and marketing support, provided to both ADI and to dealers Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been honoured by ADI as their 2013 Vendor of the Year in the USA. The award recognises Arecont Vision for demonstrating excellence across several metrics that contribute to ADI’s growth and success. Arecont Vision received the award at the Vendor Symposium at ADI’s 2014...

Genetec Security Center system ensures safety at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The video archive feature in Genetec Security Center system captures and stores video feeds for multiple years Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced recently that MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)—home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets—has installed the Genetec Security Center system in its 82,500 seat stadium. MetLife Stadium is one of the largest outdoor sports and entertainment venues in the US, and requir...

ISC West Review: Recurring Themes and Surprises

After days of back-to-back meetings at ISC West, you start hearing some repetitive themes, but then something will surprise you. That happened to me at the NVT booth when I saw a display showing transmission of power and IP video signals over barbed wire (rather than the more familiar Cat-5 or coax cabling). Wondering about possible applications at correctional facilities (or cow pastures), I was assured the display was intended to make the point that NVT products can transmit video and power ov...

Arecont Vision images enable research on European cave salamander in dark and humid environment

 Customer: The Tular Cave Laboratory in Slovenia (Jamski laboratorij Tular) was established in 1960 by Marko Aljancic, a biologist specialising in subterranean species, who populated the laboratory with the European cave salamander (Proteus anguinus). The blind amphibian dwells in the subterranean waters endemic to the Dinaric Karst, where groundwater has carved underground limestone caverns. It spans from East Italy through Slovenia, over coastal Croatia to Herzegovina and part of Bosnia....

Arecont Vision demonstrates its latest MegaVideo 44K Ultra High Definition camera at ISC West 2014

The camera features a highly sophisticated one-inch image sensor and extremely fast internal processing Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is demonstrating the next generation of multi-megapixell imaging here at ISC West 2014 (booth #8045). The company’s new MegaVideo® 44K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) Ultra High Definition (UHD) camera provides a total resolution of 8.3-megapixeels (MP) at 330 frames per second (fps) to deliver spectacul...

Arecont Vision announces expansion of its MegaBall 2 camera series at ISC West 2014

The new MegaBall 2 Panomorph is a 5-megapixel camera in tamper resistant housing Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the latest addition to the company’s MegaBall 2 camera series that delivers wide area coverage with extreme cost-efficiency at ISC West (booth #80445). The new MegaBalll 2 with an ImmerVision Panomorph lens can capture 180° and 360° fields of view with dewarping to provide up to four-times mor...

Arecont Vision unveils its latest STELLAR Technology at ISC West 2014

STELLA R will initially be available in Arecont Vision’s MegaDome® 2 all-in-one megapixel cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel technology, has unveiled its new STELLAR (Spatio Temporal Low Light Architecture) technology that dramatically increases low light performance to capture colour images in near total darkness. Arecont Vision is demonstrating STELLAR in a special darkroom located in ISC West exhibit (booth #8045) so visitors can get...

Arecont Vision showcases its 12-MP 360° panoramic camera at ISC West 2014

Arecont Vision’s WDR technology delivers a dynamic range of up to 100dB at full resolution without lowering frame rates Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the availability of its unique 12-megapixeel (MP) 360° panoramic camera with true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) here at ISC West 2014 (booth #80455). The SurroundVideo 12MP WDR 360° camera delivers superior wide area coverage even in the most challenging lighting c...

Arecont Vision introduces MegaVideo compact dual sensor day/night camera at ISC West 2014

Arecont’s new camera combines colour 3-MP image sensor with WDR and monochrome 1.2MP image sensor  Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduced its advanced MegaVideo Compact Dual Sensor Day/Night camera at ISC West (booth #8045). The unique megapixel camera combines a colour 3-megapixel (MP) image sensor with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and a highly optimised monochrome 1.2MP image sensor with superior low light performance i...

Arecont Vision introduces telephoto versions of its MegaView 2 and MegaDome 2 megapixel cameras at ISC West 2014

MegaView 2 and MegaDom 2 cameras now available with 8-22mm, 9-22mm and 11-22mm telephoto lenses Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, introduced new telephoto versions of its widely popular MegaView 2 and MegaDome 2 day/night megapixel cameras here at ISC West 2014 (booth #8045). The offerings include an 8-22mm P-iris lens for 1080p models, a 9-22mm P-iris lens for 3MP and 5MP models and 11-22mm P-iris lens for 10 MP models, all equipped with a...

Arecont Vision introduces its SurroundVideo Omni cameras at ISC WEST 2014

Arecont Vision’s SurroundVideo Omni cameras feature WDR of up to 100dB at full resolution to maximise image detail Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced here at ISC West 2014 the first units of the company’s innovative SurroundVideo Omni cameras are slated to ship in June 2014. First previewed late in 2013, the versatile omnidirectional camera systems feature four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually...

Arecont Vision announces latest Customer Webinar for 19th March

Learn how IP megapixel cameras can provide customers with surveillance systems that provide better security Join Arecont Vision’ Customer Webinar on March 19th and learn about using IP megapixel cameras to serve customers and build business. On March 19, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. PST the company will present: The latest security industry and company news. Innovative additions to our product line. A presentation from our technology partner Digital Watchdog Spectrum. A rece...

Norbain provides its customers with Arecont Vision’s new SurroundVideo Omni cameras

Arecont Vision’s new SurroundVideo Omni Cameras are available in 5MP, 8MP, and 12MP configurations Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® cameras featuring four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This allows a single camera to provide detailed coverage of a wide area including the ability to provide views directly unde...

exacqVision A-Series hybrid servers secure Ridley College’s campus in Ontario

With the hybrid server, Ridley College utilised their existing infrastructure and analogue cameras Ridley College is Ontario’s largest co-educational boarding school. Since 1889, Ridley College has prepared students for university. The school currently has an enrolment of more than 600 students from 35 countries. The Challenge Find an open architecture system that would allow them to utilise their existing analogue cameras and integrate with their current Keyscan acces...

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