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All-over-IP Expo 2015 aids IP technology leaders

Event explores innovation in management software that convergence between IT & security Organisers are delighted to be bringing new highlights for All-over-IP Expo 2015 to make sure global IP technology leaders expand their influence on the industry in Russia by networking, sharing knowledge, leveraging strategic partnerships and generating quality leads. Primary Sponsor: ITV | AxxonSoft – a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security m...

Panasonic to launch 4K surveillance camera at True 4k Roadshow 2015

WV-SFV781L dome camera delivers ‘True 4K’ image quality and resolution Panasonic is set to launch (Monday 11th May) a 4K surveillance camera, at an industry event at True 4k Roadshow 2015, Tower of London, which the company says will deliver greater coverage at a lower cost. The WV-SFV781L dome camera delivers ‘True 4K’ image quality and resolution at both the centre and the corners of the image. Offers strong low light performance Aimed at appli...

EtherWAN Systems to sponsor 2015 Secutech Excellence Awards for 5th consecutive year

EtherWAN will setup Ethernet Switches for the live demonstration as well as provide technical support on site EtherWAN Systems, Inc., a global Ethernet connectivity solution provider, announced its consecutive 5th year of sponsorship to the Secutech Excellence Awards in Secutech International during 28-30 April, 2015. EtherWAN will setup Ethernet Switches for the live demonstration as well as provide technical support on site. The switches will connect with 7 NVRs and 47 IP ca...

The numbers tell the video story at ISC West: 4K and H.265

The latest in video surveillance equipment at ISC West this week is reflected by the numbers you hear repeatedly on the show floor, numbers like 4K and H.265. Big players like Panasonic have joined the 4K bandwagon in a big way. Sony introduced a 4K camera with a larger sensor size (1-inch) to increase light sensitivity, displaying the better view alongside a “Brand X” competitor in the Sony booth. “Sharper and smarter” Promoting a theme of “sharper and smarter,...

AxxonSoft’s Drivers Pack 3.2.30 now supports new IP servers and cameras

Drivers Pack 3.2.30 has been released, further expanding the list of IP servers and cameras supported in AxxonSoft products. The module allows incorporating supported IP devices into AxxonSoft-powered surveillance systems, with an independent release cycle that does not require waiting for incremental VMS/PSIM updates or reinstalling the entire system. Therefore this version has been released separately from the core VMS/PSIM products and can be installed on top of version 4.9.4 of the Axxon In...

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...

Custom-built IP cameras to boost transport security

The ability to clearly see facial features and other identifying characteristics on each passenger greatly enhances security Some of the video technology used in the transportation vertical is purpose-built, but the wide range of applications and environments is conducive to a variety of general-purpose technology, too. Leading IP camera makers like Axis, Sony and Panasonic have introduced new products to enhance safety and security of travel in  trains, buses or oth...

Panasonic surveillance cameras installed at whg in West Midlands

This security solutions saves the whg Security Team from manually patrolling through the hundreds of cameras Formed in 2003, whg is one of the West Midlands’ leading providers of social housing. The group owns and manages around 19,000 properties across Walsall, housing nearly 40,000 people, a fifth of the borough’s population. whg Technical Specialist, Paul Martin, said, “Before the surveillance system was installed, we relied on foot patrols to monitor the...

DVTEL webinar launch for United VMS 6.4 platform

Technical webinar to be conducted on 11 Feb 2015 will cover features and benefits of United VMS 6.4 DVTEL announces the general availability of our United VMS 6.4 platform. The United VMS 6.4 platform allows to monitor all of their systems - whether Latitude, Horizon, or Meridian - concurrently, remotely, or locally over any network type. Features & benefits Monitor all of their systems - Latitude, Horizon, or Meridian - in real-time, concurrently, remotely, or lo...

Panasonic 360-degree ultra high 4K resolution surveillance cameras launched at UK event

The event featured three of the new 360° cameras installed in different parts of the building, along with a control room setup Around 40 security dealers, integrators and end users on Thursday, 22nd of January, 2015 joined Panasonic for the UK launch of the new 360°, ultra high 4K resolution surveillance camera. The event, held at the Panasonic Solutions Centre in Bracknell, was the first opportunity to see the Ultra 360° cameras (WV-SFV481 and WV-SFN480) in the U...

Panasonic surveillance system installed at Swincar Nurseries in West Yorkshire

In Autumn 2014, a further two Panasonic surveillance cameras were added to the system A growing nursery based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, has protected the business whilst improving customer service with a Panasonic surveillance system. After a spate of incidents, Swincar Nurseries, a family-run business, installed a Panasonic surveillance system consisting of 11 cameras and a digital video recorder in 2011. In Autumn 2014, a further two Panasonic surveillance cameras were...

Intersec 2015 set to open in Dubai with over 1,200 exhibitors from various security sectors

World’s top ten commercial security providers will be exhibiting at the three-day event Strong demand for access control systems in the Middle East and Africa has paved the way for the world’s leading commercial security providers to ring in the New Year with their latest solutions when the 17th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai this month. Worth US$200 million in 2014, the MEA access control market is estimated to grow 15 per cent annually up to 2018, when it wi...

Avigilon acquires entire ObjectVideo patent portfolio for US$80.3 million

With the completion of the acquisition, Avigilon now holds 124 US and international patents Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire patent portfolio and the patent licensing program of ObjectVideo, Inc. (“ObjectVideo”) for cash consideration of US$80.3 million (the “Acquisition”). Founded in 1998, ObjectVideo is an i...

Secutech Vietnam draws positive response from exhibitors

The three-day show in Ho Chi Minh City featured advanced security products, solutions and services The seventh edition of Secutech Vietnam gathered 4,252 visitors when it was held from 20 – 22 August 2014 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the renowned annual show is known as the country’s leading trade fair for the security, fire and safety industry. Th...

Security Essen 2014 marks 40th anniversary with more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world

The premier global fair in Essen offered over 40 market segments, attracting more than 40,000 visitors On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security Essen presented itself on its best form: 1,045 exhibitors from around 40 nations showed a large number of innovations for civil security at Messe Essen at the end of September - including worldwide conglomerates such as Bosch, Panasonic, Sony and Siemens. For the first time, the premier global fair in Essen offered more than 4...

ONVIF hosts public interoperability demonstration and reception at Security Essen 2014

The event also features an overview by ONVIF Steering Committee Chairman Per Björkdahl ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is hosting a public interoperability demonstration and reception during Security Essen in Essen, Germany, on the 25th of September, 2014. The event is taking place at the Atlantic Congress Hotel, located next to the Messe Essen fairgrounds. ONVIF members such as Axis, Hikvision, Siemens, Meyer...

Panasonic to premier 4K 360-degree intelligent surveillance camera at Security Essen 2014

Aimed at banking, retail and logistics, Panasonic’s WV-SF481 captures increased level of detail over wide areas Panasonic will use Security Essen in Germany to launch a new 360°, ultra-high 4K resolution intelligent surveillance camera. Aimed at applications such as banking, retail and logistics, the camera capture an increased level of detail over a much wider area than is achievable with traditional security cameras, meaning greater coverage with fewer cameras. T...

AMAG Technology announces access to Symmetry ecosystem for Casi Rusco users who migrate to Symmetry SR Retrofit solution

AMAG’s Symmetry SR product line offers end users an easy migration path to the Symmetry ecosystem AMAG Technology has announced that Casi Rusco users who migrate to the Symmetry SR Retrofit solution now have access to the powerful ecosystem of Symmetry products. Symmetry users can take advantage of a plethora of integrations and open options that were previously not available to them, providing a total security management system solution that meets or exceeds any re...

Pro-Vision to supply Redvision’s 40x RVX-Series CCTV Domes

The product is supplied ready to install as a dome but easily converts into a ball PTZ camera by removing the top cover Pro-Vision Distribution, the UK distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers Redvision’s new 40x optical zoom domes. Simon Davies, Internal Sales Manager for Pro-Vision told us, “The new RVX40 has enhanced low-light performance and improved resolution whilst retaining the popular...

AMAG releases Symmetry V8 access control software with upgraded video and access control capabilities

AMAG Technology, part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider, has announced the release of Symmetry™ V8 Access Control software. Symmetry V8 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and adds support for Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality, and supports current industry technologies and newly released Symmetry pr...

VIVOTEK becomes official High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) adopter

HDMI technology rovides end users with a superior HD experience VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that it is now an official HDMI adopter. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the global standard for connecting high-definition equipment, such as HDTVs, personal computers, cameras, camcorders, tablets, gaming consoles, smart phones, and any device with an HD signal. With the significant development and prevalence of consumer electronic devices, seven leading...

Panasonic announces WV-SMR10 Network Microphone and WV-SMR10N3 Network Microphone Kit

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced recently two innovative Network Microphones. The WV-SMR10 Network Microphone and the WV-SMR10N3 Network Microphone Kit provide next-generation audio and video surveillance, featuring clear pinpoint audio monitoring in any direction. As pan-tilt-zoom cameras capture videos where one wants to see, the new Network Microphones capture the sounds where one wants to hear. Having audio capability with video surveillanc...

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...

Expanding functionalities of today’s smarter video cameras

Camera manufacturers are coming up with new ways to use the intelligence inside today’s IP cameras. We all know that cameras now have chips inside, and Moore’s Law (look it up) tells us that processing power increases every two years, which means today’s cameras should be (and indeed are) much smarter than the IP cameras of several years ago. Some of that intelligence is being used to accommodate higher resolutions in many of today’s cameras, and it is making possible mo...

Panasonic announces WV-SPN631 and WV-SPN611 network cameras

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced two fixed network cameras based on a new, versatile design. The new, innovative fixed cameras, WV-SPN631 and WV-SPN611, offer simplicity of choice, ease of management and a low total cost of ownership (TCO) as well as the benefits of exceptional video quality and advanced functionality. By attaching various extension units to these high-performance cameras, their versatility increases, allowing them to perform va...

Panasonic expands 6-series fixed dome network cameras with new high performance WV-SFV631LT

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced a new addition to 6-series Fixed Dome Network Cameras. Featuring a built-in long focus-type vari-focal lens, the new WV-SFV631LT network camera provides high performance and advanced functionality such as Full HD 1080p at up to 60fps, an industry-leading 133dB wide dynamic range and a minimum illumination of 0.06 lux for colour images. The WV-SFV631LT network camera with long focus-type lens is adjustable automa...

Panasonic announces MK5 in-car video surveillance system

A new Panasonic in-car video surveillance system allows police forces to capture footage through 360º using up to five cameras simultaneously. The MK5, or Arbitrator, is a solution aimed at police forces looking for an efficient way of recording footage whilst on the road. The video processing unit automatically starts recording when triggered by an incident, such as activating flashing lights or the opening of the back door. The system includes up to five freely controllable, full HD vi...

Panasonic launches its new WJ-NV300 scalable network disk recorder at IFSEC 2014

Panasonic’s WJ-NV300 is a stand-alone recorder which provides full feature IP video surveillance Panasonic used the 2014 IFSEC Exhibition to launch its new scalable Network Disk Recorder, which offers up to 32 recording channels. The WJ-NV300 is a stand-alone recorder which provides full feature IP video surveillance, including viewing, recording, alarming, searching, networking and management. Gerard Figols, Marketing Manager at Panasonic, said, “As a non-PC rec...

Panasonic 3 series fixed network dome cameras launched at IFSEC 2014

The 3 series fixed network domecameras are capable of capturingimages in HD and Full HD The latest range of Panasonic security cameras was unveiled at IFSEC.    The 3 series fixed network dome cameras are capable of capturing images in HD and Full HD, with double the images of real time (60fps), to catch every detail in every type of light.   Suited to a range of indoor and outdoor surveillance applications, the 3 series are IP-Network friendly, meanin...

Panasonic announces OEM agreement with Bravida Fire & Security at IFSEC 2014 in London

The new partnership with Bravida Fire & Security will see Panasonic enter the European access control market A newly announced partnership with Bravida Fire & Security, will see Panasonic enter the European access control market for the first time. Panasonic used IFSEC, the world’s leading security show, to announce an OEM agreement with Bravida, Scandinavia's leading integrated supplier of technical installation and service solutions, which will see the “...

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