Hanwha Vision Europe (formerly Hanwha Techwin Europe) News

A total of 124 Samsung cameras have been installed to ensure there were no blind spots both within the distribution centre Securitec Systems Ltd has partnered with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin to provide a multipurpose Video over IP solution for APC Overnight’s new hub in Cannock. There was a time not that long ago when the only reason for a distribution centre to invest in CCTV was to deter and detect theft. The quality of the images captur...

The latest addition to Samsung Techwin’s WiseNetIII 2MP Full HD (1080P) network range is a vandal-resistant camera which has been designed to meet the challenging conditions on-board trains, buses and other modes of public transport. The SNV-6012M mobile flat camera, which complies with the EN50155 standard, is able to operate reliably when subject to the rigorous conditions and extreme vibrations which can occur on-board and it also meets the EN50121 standard which covers electromagnetic...

Samsung Techwin’s new SNP-6200RH Full HD 20x optical zoom IR network dome camera is intended to provide a cost-effective video surveillance solution for challenging environments such as airports, ports and other transport facilities, as well as car parks, open spaces, retail and industrial estates. The SNP-6200RH PTZ network dome camera is able to capture superb quality Full HD (1920x 1080). Its built-in IR LEDS can illuminate objects at a distance of up to 100m by focusing the beam as th...

The ONVIF compliant SNP-6200 2 megapixel Full HD 20x PTZ network dome utilises Progressive Scan technology Samsung Techwin’s SNP-6200 Full HD 20x PTZ network dome camera has been voted 2013 CCTV Product of the Year by the readers of PSI (Professional Security Installer) Magazine. The prestigious award was announced at the PSI Premier Awards dinner which was attended by over 150 representatives from the security industry at Brocket Hall, Welwyn on 23rd July 2013. The awa...

Through the acquisition, Gunnebo will strengthen its hold in the South Korean market Gunnebo Security Group has signed an agreement with the owner of ATG Entrance Corporation, distributor of Gunnebo turnstile product range into the South Korean market, to acquire all shares in the company. ATG Entrance Corporation has an annual turnover of some 4 MEUR and 13 employees in its sales office in Seoul. The company has a solid customer base with leading South Korean corporations as...

Gingerbread Corner, which is located in Croydon, Surrey, was England’s first latchkey scheme. It was established in 1976 with the objective of providing quality childcare for single parents of children aged between 5-11 after school and during school holidays. 37 years later, Gingerbread Corner has evolved and grown. It now provides year-round child-care for more than 160 children between the ages of 3 months and 11 years. An existing outdated analogue CCTV system needed to be replaced. A...

VSaaS is a video management system that works via the Cloud The professional security division of Samsung Techwin and IProNet Sistemas have announced that they have formed a technology partnership which will see the two companies collaborating in the development of an integrated solution, employing Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS). VSaaS is a video management system that works via the Cloud without the need of locally installed hardware or software. Camera installation...

Samsung Techwin has introduced a firmware upgrade that has dramatically reduced the bandwidth and video storage requirements of the company’s IP network cameras, domes and encoders. “The Samsung Techwin software engineering team has devised some very clever improvements to our version of the H.264 method of compressing images and as a result, a much lower bit rate is required to transmit the high quality images captured by our HD megapixel cameras,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Produ...

Mark has over 15 years of experience in the electronic security industry Mark, who has spent the last five years working for Evolution Electronic Security as an Area Sales Manager, has also performed sales roles during his 15 year career in the electronic security industry at Secom Plc and ADT Fire and Security.  Reporting to Simon Shawley, General Manager, UK and Ireland for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, Mark will be responsible for developing relationships with key marke...

DIGIEVER Corporation, a market leader in providing world-class network video recorder (NVR), announced the latest software update that firmware version 2.0.0.47 is available now. The latest released firmware version not only brings out new smart functions for DIGIEVER DIGISTOR NVR, but also enhances its fine quality of high performance. DIGIEVER Corporation devotes to providing the outstanding surveillance solution and meeting the needs of users from different segments. Together with the latest...

Samsung Techwin’s 960H technology offers an instant upgrade in the resolution of the live or recorded video Northern Rail plays a vital role in the north of England by servicing a population of nearly 15 million people. With 4,900 employees and offering approximately 2500 local and regional train services every weekday, Northern Rail is the largest train operator in the UK. The company’s ability to maintain a safe environment for its customers and staff is undoubte...

Secutech Excellence Awards aim to reveal trends and technical progress in IP surveillance The winners of the 2013 Secutech Excellence Awards were announced at the 16th edition of Secutech which was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan. Secutech, an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire & safety sectors was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. It attracte...

An existing outdated analogue CCTV system needed to be replaced One of England’s oldest childcare centres has invested in an IP network based video surveillance system manufactured by Samsung, to create a safe and secure environment for its staff and children. Gingerbread Corner, which is located in Croydon, Surrey, was England’s first latchkey scheme. It was established in 1976 with the objective of providing quality childcare for single parents of children aged...

The origins of A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd date back to 1917, when Arthur Blakemore opened a 350sq ft counter service store in Wolverhampton. A.F. Blakemore has grown considerably over the past century and now employs around 5,500 people with a turnover in excess of £700 million per year. Following the acquisition of Tates Ltd in 1994, A.F. Blakemore also has a strong "own-stores" division encompassing more than 200 SPAR shops. The challenge A.F. Blakemore & Son's distribution cent...

Samsung SCD-2080, SCD-3080 and SCV-2080R vandal-resistant external domes were installed at the hotels Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels has agreed a long term single source supply relationship with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin, which will see all of its luxury hotels equipped with a Samsung video surveillance solution. Ranging from bijou boutique to large-scale luxury, the 14 distinctive hotels are located in London, Heathrow, Guildford and Manchester. Ea...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Valens will demonstrate its VS020 Chipset with CCTV over CAT technology Valens is making its IFSEC debut to deliver security installers a simple and low-cost transition into high-definition digital video with CCTV over CAT technology, empowered by its VS020 chipset. Valens VS020 delivers long-distance distribution of full, uncompressed video with controls and power running over a single, inexpensive CAT5e/6 LAN cable. Based on Valens’ unique HDBaseT technology, Valens VS...

With users almost spoilt for choice as a result of the large numbers of Megapixel cameras now available, Samsung’s new SNP-5300H 1.3 Megapixel IP network PTZ dome is able to stand out from the crowd by offering a 30x optical zoom capability that provides operators with the opportunity to observe close up detail of far away people or objects without pixilation occurring. “The combination of 1.3 Megapixels and 30x optical zoom has until now been an expensive option,” said Tim Bi...

CatVision features built-in video analytics capabilities and offers system health monitoring IFSEC 2013 will see the debut of Cathexis' new CatVision VMS suite - a powerful new IP video management system which offers the ultimate in simplicity for installers, integrators and end users alike. At IFSEC Cathexis is offering visitors the chance to download a free trial version from their website to try it for themselves. CatVision is a sophisticated and very easily configured vid...

Samsung Techwin has announced the availability of its new 2MP Full HD (1080P) network camera range in what is billed as the company’s most significant product launch for 2013. Eight new camera models incorporate the new WiseNetIII DSP chipset, which has been developed by Samsung as a result of a market research programme which identified what users and installers felt were the key ‘must haves’ in order for high definition IP network cameras to automatically become the preferre...

Five of Samsung’s PTZ domes have been redesigned and are now smaller, lighter and more modern looking than their predecessors. “Our design engineers are always looking at ways to improve the aesthetics of our products and the redesigned domes certainly have a more modern look. Being smaller and lighter, they are also easier to install,” said Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The five domes collectively offer a solution for any application...

Samsung’s new range of cameras incorporate its new WiseNetIII DSP chipset Samsung has totally redesigned the stand it had at last year with the objective of making it easier for visitors to learn which of the company’s extensive range of IP network access control and video surveillance products are the ideal match for specific applications and environments. Installers, system integrators and end- users who visit the Samsung stand will see that it has been divided...

The move offers pre and post sales support to customers throughout Europe Samsung’s new offices are in the Heights Brooklands, a prestigious riverside commercial office development where each building benefits from the landscaped grounds and views overlooking the River Wey. “We outgrew the offices in Chertsey which we have shared for some time with a sister division,” said Mr Johan Park, Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. “Our new facilit...

The three new models in Samsung’s SRD series of DVRs offer an instant upgrade in the recording resolution and display of images captured by industry standard analogue cameras. All three models utilise innovative 960H technology to provide the opportunity to take full advantage of the high quality images offered by 650TV line cameras and, according to Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, they represent a new standard in digital video recording. “The...

Samsung video surveillance ensures high quality video evidence The UK’s newest and most energy efficient datacentre has placed Samsung IP network video surveillance cameras at the heart of its security system. Datum opened its flagship datacentre, which was designed and built by specialists Keysource, and is located on the high-security QinetiQ Cody Technology Park in Farnborough, in January 2013 with the objective of providing clients with flexible data collocation ser...

The system includes Milestone IP video management software and Samsung network cameras Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been installed with Samsung network cameras in a surveillance system that has brought peace and confidence to the citizens of a neighbourhood in Eastern France affected by criminal disturbances. Mulhouse Habitat is a social housing complex in the Les Coteaux quarter of Mulhouse, France, with high-rise buildings, common a...

Dirk Brand to handle the IP video security channel in DACH region Dirk Brand has been appointed Senior Business Development Manager for Samsung’s IP video security channel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Dirk has spent the last 15 years working for SeeTec AG, one of Europe’s leading IP video management software providers. As one of the founders of the company he has performed a number of senior roles including most recently that of Regional Sales Manag...

Intersec 2013 saw an increased demand for HD CCTV and PSIM solutions Intersec Dubai 2013, the premier business and networking event for security, safety and fire protection in the Middle East recently concluded its 15th and largest yet edition. Featuring 990 exhibitors from 54 countries, Intersec 2013 was 7% larger than the previous edition and welcomed 21,615 visitors from 118 countries, enjoying a 10% growth in trade visitor numbers.* Intersec 2013 was inaugurated by His Hi...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...

Samsung bullet camera and digital video recorder professionally captured the record attempt When Gloucester cyclist Jamie McDonald set off on his latest challenge, he had one thing in mind - to become a world record holder. Having already cycled a whopping 14,000 miles from Bangkok, Thailand to Gloucester, the 26 year old from Tredworth wasted no time in getting back onto the saddle where he set sights on emulating the current record of 264 hours for the longest ever static b...