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Oncam 360-degree Technology chosen to protect Ireland’s Shannon Airport

360-degree cameras have been placed at the boarding gates in the large, congested area used by low-cost airlines Oncam, the global innovator in technology, security solutions and 360-degree surveillance cameras, has been awarded a contract for the Shannon Airport Authority. Glasgow-based Visual Management Systems (VMS), which selected Oncam’s technology, will be the local integrator on the project, and the cameras will be controlled and managed through Titan Vision, VMS&...

Oncam's hi-tech surveillance used by hotels to combat all forms of criminal activity globally

2012 was a milestone year for tourism; over one billion tourists travelled the globe in a single year. Five to six billion more are expected to have travelled within their own countries. These are extraordinary figures especially when you consider that just over 60 years ago the number of international tourists worldwide stood at a mere 25 million. Never before did so many people travel to so many places as in 2012. The majority of these tourists required hotels to stay in, which according to a...

Oncam with OnVu360 places video surveillance software at customers’ fingertips

The expenses of escalating retail crime, including loss prevention, rocketed to $128 billion in 2011, the equivalent of $200 per family. This spike has forced retailers to increase spending on loss prevention and security by 10%, to $26.8 billion annually. While protecting a company’s assets is one of the most important tasks of the security professional, until now, an hourly walkabout by the security guard was the tried-and-true status quo. No more. Oncam is at the forefront of a new t...

Oncam 360-Degree Technology to secure Scotland’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Oncam 360-degree camera to be integrated with IP VMS and PSIM solution Oncam, the global innovator in 360-degree technology and security solutions, has been awarded a contract for Glasgow-based Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Video Management Systems (VMS), which is also based in Glasgow, selected Oncam Grandeye’s technology and will be the integrator on the project. The cameras will be controlled and managed through Titan Vision, VMS’ IP CCTV video management...

Milestone Systems to offer full testing by Connex International for certification of Milestone Solution Partner integrations

The Milestone solution certification carried out by Connex International tests and evaluates third-party integrations Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), offers full and documented testing by Connex International for certification of Milestone Solution Partner integrations. More than a dozen Milestone Solution Partners already have achieved certification: Agent Vi, BriefCam, Oncam, The HawkEye Effect, Ipsotek, Mango DSP/Mate,...

Honeywell to expand its MAXPRO NVR range

Honeywell has further strengthened its MAXPRO portfolio of IP video surveillance technologies by adding numerous enhancements to its range of network video recorders (NVRs). This includes support for cameras with ONVIF’s newest Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras, virtualisation capabilities, and even smart video motion detection (VMD) features are now standard in the latest release of MAXPRO NVR 2.5.“As technology has evolved, so have end users’ expectations,” said...

Oncam’s OnVu360 surveillance app for iOS devices passes 10,000 downloads

OnVu 360 app provides access to 1, 2 or 5 MP stream and supports Oncam's Halocam and Evolution line of cameras Oncam, the pioneer in 360-degree technology, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable iOS app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. Clearly, the company is on to something. Introduced in November 2012, OnVu360 has already been downloaded by more than 10,000 peop...

Enhancing security with 360-degree video surveillance

One alternative purpose for a 360-degree camera is the ability to provide a panoramic view in a wall-mounted orientation Surveillance cameras that capture 360-degree images are unique. However, cameras with technology that enables a user to retrospectively track an incident back in time are even more unique. This combination provides customers with total situational awareness—a field of view much larger than the capability of narrow-field, fixed-view cameras. In this art...

Oncam 360-degree camera technology enhances casino safety in Las Vegas

The U.S. gaming industry’s gross revenue in 2009 was close to $100 billion dollars. $5.5 billion dollars came from the Las Vegas Strip, followed by Atlantic City, with close to $4 billion dollars. Close to 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year. In order to remain one step ahead of casino fraudsters and cheats, casino owners have spent millions of dollars on surveillance equipment to protect the casino’s assets. The surveillance monitoring room at the Aria Hotel and casino is...

Oncam appoints Paul Such as Vice President of Sales for Europe and Middle East

Paul has over 20 years of experience, with a specialisation in high-growth sales across the security industry Oncam, one of the world's leading security and technology solutions companies, announced that it has appointed industry expert Paul Such as its Vice President of Sales, Europe and Middle East (EMEA). He will be based at the company’s UK headquarters in London. Paul brings almost 20 years experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth sales across th...

Cathexis to introduce CatVision VMS at IFSEC 2013

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...

Honeywell expands its MAXPRO portfolio of IP video surveillance technologies

Honeywell has further strengthened its MAXPRO® portfolio of IP video surveillance technologies by adding numerous enhancements to its line of network video recorders (NVRs). This includes support for cameras with ONVIF’s newest Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras, virtualisation capabilities, and even smart video motion detection (VMD) features are now standard in the latest release of MAXPRO NVR 2.5. “As technology has evolved, so have end users’ expectations,&rdquo...

Honeywell Open Technology Alliance welcomes seven new physical security and IT manufacturers

New members include Exacq, LG, Oncam, ImmerVision, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony Continuing its commitment to increase the interoperability of security technologies, Honeywell recently announced seven new members have joined the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance. Formed in 2010, the alliance is comprised of physical security and IT manufacturers committed to developing open and integrated security solutions for end users. New members of Honeywell Open Technology Alliance include...

ONCAM integrates its 360-degree CCTV surveillance technology with Pelco’s IP video management system

ONCAM, the world’s leader in 360-degree CCTV surveillance technology, recently announced its integration with Pelco by Schneider Electric. Oncam will integrate its 360-degree technology with Pelco’s Digital Sentry (DS) IP video management system to provide end-users with ultimate total situational awareness. Pelco by Schneider Electric has always been a leader in the surveillance space: now it adds to its successful portfolio by incorporating Oncam’s 360-degree technology and...

Oncam to host panel discussion on terminal development and security in port & onboard at 2013 Cruise Ship Miami

Oncam to host discussion on topical issues regarding port and onboard security on cruise ships Oncam, the innovator in technology and security solutions and 360-degree surveillance cameras, was widely praised for its in-depth panel discussion at last year’s Cruise Ship Miami. It explored standards for port and cruise ship security & surveillance, discussing, among other topics, the importance of surveillance systems and security technologies in the prevention of crim...

Oncam integrates with Milestone Systems to give customers access to patented 360-degree technology

Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit Oncam recently announced an integration partnership with Milestone Systems giving customers around the world an interoperable surveillance solution and providing them access to the world’s best, patented 360-degree technology. Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) and has added its client-side de-warping into...

Oncam’s new OnVu360 mobile application enables total situational awareness

Oncam, the innovator in 360-degree surveillance cameras, technology and security solutions, announces the world’s first– OnVu360. A mobile application, available on iTunes, that for the first time ever, enables users to fully experience surveillance through 360-degrees, in full HD and in the palm of your hand. OnVu360 enables total situational awareness, wherever you are, at your fingertips— literally. Never before have customers had this kind of experience, enabling 24/7 acce...

Oncam launches the world’s first ExD-certified 360-Degree surveillance camera range

Oncam, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.The Evolution ExD camera range has been designed specifically for operation in potentially explosive locations, as well as harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, such as on an oil rig or gas production facility. For example, traditional surveillance cameras ha...

Security solutions company Oncam appoints Vice President of Sales, Americas

Tate brings over 20 years’ of experience, with specialisation in electronic security companies Oncam, one of the world's leading security and technology solutions companies, announced that it has appointed Russell F. Tate as its Vice President of Sales, Americas. He will be based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lowell, Mass. Tate brings more than 20 years’ of experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth electronic security companies in t...

OnCam introduces Evolution range of 360-degree cameras

Security solutions provider Oncam recently announced the launch of its Evolution range of next generation 360-degree cameras. The Evolution range is the first major product release since Oncam acquired Grandeye in July 2012 and it provides a more powerful platform that takes the Company’s position as leader in 360-degree imaging to a new level. Over the next 12 months Oncam will be launching a further two 360-cameras in the Evolution range with better imaging and a capability of up to 12...

CNL Software releases various key integrations for its PSIM software

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of a number of new key integrations for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter. IPSecurityCenter already integrates with some of biggest names in security systems in the world, including access control, video management, geospatial information systems, video analytics, perimeter detection systems and a host of other technologies. The latest additions to the IPSecurityCenter...

Security solutions provider Oncam Global takes full ownership of 360-degree innovator Grandeye

The combined company will now be known as Oncam Security solutions provider Oncam Global today announced it has taken full ownership of Grandeye, the 360-degree innovator.  To reflect the importance of the acquisition the combined company will now be known as Oncam Grandeye. Oncam Global has acquired the remaining 51% of shares from Creative Technology, to take full control of the imaging technology specialist and to respond to the growing demand for its 360-degree secu...

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