Hanwha Vision Europe (formerly Hanwha Techwin Europe) News

ISC West 2016: HID Global mobility initiative expands capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices

A highlight of initiative is HID’s latest mobility solutions unveiled at ISC West, including goID platform, Mobile Access enhancements, & more HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has introduced a mobility initiative that includes solutions, services, investments and alliances that expand the capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices across a growing range of access control, authentication and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. A...

ISC West 2016: Veracity’s TRINITY video recording system benefits to be demonstrated

TRINITY is made possible by the combination of Veracity’s advanced camera code and COLDSTORE Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, will be demonstrating the unique benefits of TRINITY™ and its simplified system architecture which records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE™, a surveillance storage system, uniquely and specifically designed fo...

Promise technology to showcase Vess NVR appliances and external storage solutions at ISNR 2016

Reliable and high-performance NVR appliances and storage solutions are vitally important in the Gulf region Promise Technology Inc., a leading developer of open platform storage solutions for video surveillance, will join its distribution partner Business Automation and Security Systems (BASS) at next week’s International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. Promise will showcase its award-winning line of Vess NVR appliances a...

The rise of specialist distributors and smart strategies disrupting the traditional security distribution market

The established security distribution channel is being disrupted by a new trend towardsspecialist distributors – who offer more a more focused range of products andsupport services In the last 10 years a lot has changed within UK security distribution, but on the surface everything would appear to be the same. The top two distributors remain the same, despite creditors at one and talk of a looming sale at another. However, they’re operating with a slightly reduced...

Veracity to demonstrate direct-to-disk benefits of TRINITY surveillance architecture at ISNR 2016

TRINITY system architecture records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE surveillance storage system Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, will be promoting the unique benefits of TRINITY™ and its simplified system architecture which records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE™, a surveillance storage system, uniquely and specifically designed fo...

Promise to demonstrate Vess NVR appliances and storage solutions with SeeTec and Samsung at ISNR 2016

Promise will demonstrate Vess NVR appliances with SeeTec Cayuga and Samsung Security Manager VMS Promise Technology Inc., a leading developer of open platform storage solutions for video surveillance, will join its distribution partner Business Automation and Security Systems (BASS) at next week’s International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. Promise will showcase its award-winning line of Vess NVR appliances and external sto...

Meet Hanwha Techwin – The new name for Samsung Techwin after Hanwha Holdings acquisition

Samsung Techwin is changing its name to Hanwha Techwin. The move comes a little more than a year after Korean conglomerate Hanwha Holdings acquired the largest share of the company from Samsung Holdings in late 2014. However, use of the Samsung brand on the company’s cameras and other products will continue for now. “Eventually we want to make it our own brand,” said Tom Cook, vice president of North American sales. “Samsung carries some weight in the user mentality....

Promise Technology certifies over 60 system integrators and security professionals at IP video surveillance training courses

The participants will receive the Promise Certified Professional logo to use on their website, email signatures and business cards Promise Technology Inc., a leading developer of open platform storage solutions for video surveillance, announced it has certified over 60 system integrators and security professionals as part of its IP Video Surveillance Training Course in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with its partner Business Automation And Security Systems (BASS). The new Promise Certifi...

Samsung Techwin Europe launches new mobile friendly multi-platform website

Visitors will find the new Samsung Techwin Europe site allows them instant access to a new ‘Download Centre’ The design of Samsung Techwin Europe’s new multi-platform website reflects the fact that a large percentage of customers now wish to have instant access to product and technical support information via mobile devices. Instant access and user-friendly Visitors to www.samsung-security.eu will find that it has been developed to be ultra-user friendly a...

Security industry manufacturers push for environmentally accredited products with ISO 14001 certification

Many security manufacturers are working towards ISO 14001, an internationally-recognised standard for the environmental management of businesses How green are security industry manufacturers? As innovation (much of it driven from home video and mobile phones) continues, it’s likely that our sector’s carbon footprint will decrease since compact products use up fewer raw materials. Even casual observers will note that integrators are falling over themselves to gain e...

Samsung Techwin WiseNetIII full HD cameras installed at Gala Bingo club in the UK

Samsung SND-6084, SNO-6084R cameras ensure high quality images can be captured in low lit areas of club Samsung Techwin Europe has supplied 35 Samsung Open Platform WiseNetIII Full HD cameras to ensure that the club’s customers can enjoy playing bingo in a totally secure and safe environment. Although Gala Bingo has an ongoing programme to refurbish and update its’ clubs throughout the UK, the Southampton club is the first new build that the company has opened for...

Veracity's presence at Intersec 2016 reflects their growth in the Middle East market

Veracity exhibited a range of innovative transmission and storage solutions at Intersec 2016 Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, reflected significant growth in the Middle East by announcing its presence on 5 stands at this year’s show in Dubai. Veracity appointed Systematrix as their Manufacturer’s Representative in the region in early 2015 and with t...

Genetec’s latest Security Center v5.4 VMS, new Regional Sales Managers to be present at Intersec 2016

Genetec will also demonstrate Synergis access control, AutoVu ANPR, Network Appliances along with hybrid cloud services and storage At INTERSEC Expo (Stand S1–J38, Dubai World Trade Center, January 17th-19th 2016), Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions will present the latest version of Security Center (version 5.4), its flagship open-platform IP security system that seamlessly combines video management systems (VMS), access control and automate...

Mission 500 expands fundraising activities with first annual Security Industry Hockey Classic event in Canada

Now in its eight year, Mission 500 worksto focus security industry effortsto aid children through World Vision Mission 500 is expanding its fundraising activities to help children in need with the scheduling of the first annual Security Industry Hockey Classic. Confirmed for February 18, 2016 at York University in Toronto, Canada, the event will feature two hockey games followed by an awards ceremony and banquet. Proceeds from the event will go to World Vision’s programm...

Security market consolidation trending for 2015; cloud, IoT and home automation set to grow further in 2016

2015 was a year of consolidations: The spring of 2015 recorded the highest acquisition rate for a six-month period in 10 years. There were single-digit market growth rates reported in video surveillance due to price erosion affecting revenues. Video solution providers are expanding into access control, and both are slowly but steadily moving into the cloud. Users want the efficiency benefits of converging access control with video verification and unified operation. There are more cloud offering...

Milestone Device Pack 8.2 using XProtect monitoring solutions for partners and customers

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 8.2 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions. A highlight of this release is support for perspective correction of video from 180, 270 or 360 degree panoramic cameras from Pelco by Schneider Electric. The support is achieved by a plugin to the Milestone XProtect Smart Client. Global unit shipments of 180/360 degree panoramic network camera is foreca...

Veracity expands UK sales team with Geoff Gritton, continuing company's 10 year growth

Veracity celebrated its 10th anniversary in October, and has grown from 3 to 50 staff with four offices across the UK & US Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, has announced an expansion of its sales team to help it meet increased demand from international customers and partners. Previous role & responsibilities Veracity welcomes Geoff Gritton, an experienced...

ACTviquest integrated access control and VMS installed at Manchester Arndale mall in the UK

ACTviquest highlights intruder attempts to restricted door anywhere on site to operators and presents with camera feeds in relevant zone Dante Group has installed ACTviquest, an integrated access control and video management solution, at the £100m Manchester Arndale shopping mall. Unique in the security industry, ACTviquest from ACT enables users to operate cameras and access control from a single platform as part of a unified suite. The Arndale is the third largest cit...

Samsung SNP-6320H IP dome cameras support Full Adaptive Traffic Management system in Izmir, Turkey

Samsung enable signal times to be adjusted in real-time in order to minimise traffic congestion Izmir, the third most populous city in Turkey with a population in the region of 2.9m people, has deployed Samsung cameras in support of a Full Adaptive Traffic Management system. The Full Adaptive Traffic Management system provides real-time integrated traffic management as a means of reducing traffic jams and increasing road safety. Samsung PTZ domes installed at key locatio...

Canon, Samsung SDS and CAME to debut at All-over-IP Expo 2015 in Moscow

The IP companies will showcase latest product portfolios and insight on the latest technologies and market trends Alongside the world class speakers and industry leading exhibitors, All-over-IP Expo 2015 introduces Canon Europe, Samsung SDS and CAME Group debuting at the show this year in Moscow. Canon Europe At All-over-IP Expo 2015, Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, will show its latest network cameras and their difference through demonstrations as part of...

Samsung Techwin, Veracity launch TRINITY, an IP network video surveillance solution

Samsung Techwin Europe and Veracity have jointly launched TRINITY™, an IP network video surveillance solution that does not require a network video recorder. Simultaneously runs multiple onboard edge based applications TRINITY takes advantage of the processing power of Samsung WiseNetIII open platform cameras which enables them to simultaneously run multiple onboard edge based Applications, including Veracity’s award winning COLDSTORE ‘direct-to-storage’ recording solut...

Samsung Techwin Europe’s IP network video surveillance cameras monitor border crossing point for Russia's largest airport

The images from all the cameras are monitored live 24/7 from a control room situated within the border crossing point Over 400 Samsung IP network video surveillance cameras have been installed to monitor activity at the border crossing point of Russia’s largest airport. Domodedovo International Airport, which is located 42 kilometres from Moscow, is used by over 30 million passengers every year. In 2013 it was recognised as the best airport in Eastern Europe by Skytrax...

Samsung Techwin Europe LINKLOCK network protection for data security

The availability of IP network based video surveillance systems has transformed the way businesses are able to make the best use of resources to ensure that their assets are protected and that staff can work in a safe and secure environment. A key feature of Video over IP technology is the ability to control cameras and view live or recorded images from anywhere on the network. This means that a security manager can be based anywhere in the world and yet have immediate access to very high resol...

Samsung WiseNetIII IP network cameras secure May 29 University Guest House in Istanbul

Samsung WiseNetIII 2MP full HD network cameras are installed within and around social club and three residential blocks of guest house Samsung WiseNetIII cameras have been installed as part of an IP network video surveillance solution at May 29 University, Istanbul, in order to create a safe and secure environment at the University’s Guest House which provides residential accommodation for 3,500 female students. Founded in 2010 by the Turkish Religious Foundation (TDV),...

Realising the impact of Internet of Things (IoT) through a futurist’s gaze

As a “futurist” for lock manufacturer Allegion, Robert C. Martens says he is “part strategist, part predictor” – looking at megatrends, current events, technology changes, and how those changes impact Allegion’s business customers and partners. Spanning both the commercial and residential businesses, Martens considers various scenarios for business leaders and partners, specifically regarding where technologies and electronics are going. Today, he spends a lo...

Milestone releases Device Pack 8.1 using XProtect monitoring solutions for partners and customers

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 8.1 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions. A highlight of this release is support for Digital Barriers’ TVI wireless video streaming that contains a patent-protected codec which dynamically adjusts video image resolution and pixel density to fit the quality of bandwidth available for video transmission. TVI thereby ensures delivery of highl...

IFSEC SEA 2015, a leading security, fire and safety exhibition, to commence from September 2

IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals Next week, South-East Asia’s leading Security, Fire and Safety exhibition and conference, IFSEC Southeast Asia (IFSEC SEA), will open its doors from 2 - 4 September, 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. As part of the world’s leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals. “While th...

Samsung Techwin IP video monitoring systems secure NHS mental health units

Three Samsung Techwin cameras would need to be specified to provide coverage of areas both inside and outside all 19 mental health units Creating a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors is a constant challenge throughout the NHS and particularly so within mental health facilities. With this in mind, 19 mental health units located throughout the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust estate have been recently equipped with IP network based video monitoring sys...

Hanwha-Samsung major shareholding acquisition completed

At its vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul, Hanwha Techwin announced to promote the security and surveillance business globally Following on from the news that Hanwha Group has completed its acquisition of a major shareholding in Samsung Techwin, over 800 executives and employees attended a new vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul on 27th July, 2015. "Hanwha Techwin will serve as the growth engine for the group and will receive dedicated support from the group" said Kim Ch...

IHS Report: 245 million video surveillance cameras installed globally in 2014

IHS estimated the service life of cameras in each sub-region by end-user industry to size the current installed base According to IHS, there were 245 million professionally installed video surveillance cameras active and operational globally in 2014. Whilst the majority of these cameras were analog, over 20 percent are estimated to have been network cameras and around two percent HD CCTV cameras. This is the first time that IHS has measured the installed base of security came...

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