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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...

Panasonic announces ultra short throw lens at infoComm 2014 in Las Vegas

The ultra short throw lens enables large image projection without casting shadows onto the screen or dazzling the presenter Panasonic has announced the world’s shortest throw interchangeable lens for 3-chip DLP™ projectors at infoComm 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ultra short throw lens enables large image projection without casting shadows onto the screen or dazzling the presenter, and is expected to be used in leisure and rental and staging applications. Hart...

Announcements and food for thought at the first day of IFSEC

It took a crowded ride during rush hour on the London “Tube” to get me there, including multiple transfers, but the first day of IFSEC at its new venue, the ExCel in London, yielded a couple of newsy announcements and busy traffic at many of the stands. The industry is still reeling from bombshell news last week of the acquisition of Milestone by Canon. The ink may be barely dry, but the agreement was celebrated at IFSEC with a press event and big photo opportunity involving Rokus v...

Panasonic launches its WJ-NV300 network disk recorder at IFSEC 2014 in London

Panasonic WJ-NV300 stand-alone recorder 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 recording solution, th...

Panasonic introduces 360º in-car video surveillance system for police forces

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 supplements its LED range with launch of 47” video wall display

Panasonic has supplemented its professional LED range with the launch of a 47” video wall display aimed at retail and leisure. The TH-47LFV5 direct-LED backlight display features a super narrow bezel of just 4.9 mm (bezel to bezel) for seamless video walls and complements the existing Panasonic video wall product line, the 55-inch TH-55LFV50 (high brightness version for retail) and TH-55LFV5 (matt version for broadcast and rental). With high visibility, high durability and a beautiful, y...

Panasonic announces launch of CLVR cloud based video analytics service

Panasonic recently announced the launch of CLVR (pronounced clever), the world’s first affordable, on demand and zero configuration cloud based video analytics service. Available as part of a subscription to Panasonic Cameramanager, CLVR helps businesses to optimise their video surveillance with intelligent alarming and storage via the cloud. The first feature launched under the CLVR label is CLVR Detection. Tijmen Vos, COO Panasonic Cloud Management Service Europe, said, “Most mod...

Panasonic adds access and intruder platform to product offering as it announces OEM agreement with Bravida at IFSEC 2014

The agreement will see Panasonic’s ‘Integra’ access and intruder platform added to Bravida’s portfolio of security products 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 “Integra” access and intruder platform added to its portfolio of security products. Door nodes, access u...

Pro-Vision Distribution to supply and support Wavestore's hardware and software range

Pro-Vision will provide and support the full range of IP Network based video surveillance solutions offered by Wavestore Pro-Vision Distribution Limited – the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the Wavestore hardware and software range. Under the agreement Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full range of IP Network based video surveillance solutions offered by Wavestore. Produ...

Panasonic releases LFB70 series of multi-touch interactive LED displays for corporate and education sectors

Panasonic has released the LFB70 series of multi-touch interactive LED displays aimed squarely at the corporate and education sectors. Previewed at ISE 2014 in February, the displays come in 80”, 65”, and 50” models and offer superb image quality, up to six touch points and wireless connectivity. Enrique Robledo, Marketing Manager at Panasonic, said, “We see the interactive functionality of the LFB70 series as for education and corporate professionals to bring meetings...

Genetec to demonstrate latest enhancements in its unified security platform Security Center at IFSEC 2014

Genetec will demonstrate how Security Center integrates an ever-growing ecosystem of third-party technology partners At the annual IFSEC tradeshow (Stand #F1210), Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, will demonstrate the latest enhancements in Security Center, its unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and AutoVu its automated number plate recognition (ANPR). With an ongoing commitment to deliveri...

Raytec VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting "exceeds expectations" for exclusive residential property protection in Adelaide, South Australia

Raytec’s VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting is deployed for high quality CCTV images at night VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting from Raytec has “exceeded expectations” as part of a high security IP CCTV system to protect an exclusive, multi-million dollar residential property in Unley Park, Adelaide, South Australia. Due to the size of the site, stretching over two roadways, a wireless Panasonic IP camera system was installed, but high quality, reliable lighting was ne...

AxxonSoft releases version 3.6 of its Axxon Next video management software

Version 3.6 of the innovative open Axxon Next VMS is now available from developer AxxonSoft. Highlights in the new version include improved system performance and stability, as well as added features and enhancements to functionality and usability. What's new in Axxon Next 3.6 The existing information display boards – the Health Board and Counter Board – have been supplemented with an Events Board. The Events Board displays a list of system events as chosen by user filter settings....

Panasonic’s software extension improves functionality of its WV-ASM200 security management system

Panasonic has introduced a software extension which enhances the functionality of its existing WV-ASM200 security management system. The Panasonic visibility enhancement software (WV-ASE205) uses three technologies to improve surveillance in poor light, harsh weather and low illumination, to add further value to a user’s surveillance system. Spatial tonal correction adjusts brightness and contrast for each target area, meaning images previously lost in shadow are visible. Snow and rainfa...

ONVIF conducts its 10th Anniversary Developers’ Plugfest in Japan

This Panasonic-hosted event drew several member companies that have implemented this specification in their IP-based physical security products ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it conducted its 10th Anniversary Developers’ Plugfest last month. The event drew 40 engineers representing 19 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical securi...

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...

Hikvision signs patent licensing agreement with ObjectVideo

The cooperation will enable Hikvision to accelerate promotion of its intelligent video analytics products and solutions Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a world-wide patent licensing agreement with video analytics provider, ObjectVideo, Inc. "Hikvision has a rich intelligent video analytics product line. This line plays an important role in both data mining and data service,” said Yangzhong...

Milestone Systems appoints Erik Friis Mondorf as Country Manager for Japan

Erik will support the Manufacturer Alliance Partners and work closely with distributors and system resellers Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the appointment of Erik Friis Mondorf as the company’s Country Manager for Japan. Erik Friis Mondorf is a permanent resident of Japan after living there for 17 years and is a certified Japanese speaker. He has supported Milestone Systems since before the Danish compa...

Panasonic to launch its integrated solutions for retail at Euroshop 2014

Panasonic will demonstrate a mix of surveillance, business intelligence, IT and audio-visual products Panasonic will use Euroshop to launch its integrated solutions for retail. The company will demonstrate a mix of surveillance, business intelligence, IT and audio-visual products, designed to optimise efficiency and profitability within stores and across retail businesses. Euroshop will play host to Panasonic’s growing range of digital signage applications to suit both...

Control4 demonstrates enhanced interoperability with surveillance cameras and network video recorders at ISE 2014

Control4 has also provided the leading security camera manufacturers with access to a newly published camera proxy API Control4 showcases enhanced integration for surveillance cameras and network video recorders for residential and commercial systems at ISE 2014. Residential and commercial adoption of surveillance cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) is growing at a rapid pace, a trend that makes security automation one of the industry's most promising growth areas....

Panasonic’s Cameramanager.com ranked in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ EMEA list

The Cameramanager.com team joined Panasonic Europe in July 2013 Panasonic System Communications Europe is delighted to announce that Cameramanager.com, a leading provider of Video Surveillance as-a-Service (VSaaS) in Europe, has been ranked in the 2013 Fast 500 Fast Growing Technologies Companies in EMEA by Deloitte. Panasonic recently made the announcement of the acquisition of Cameramanager as it extends its cloud-based solutions to the business and consumer markets. As par...

Panasonic announces integrated thermal imaging camera solutions for true 24 hour day/night surveillance

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is proud to announce the all new Panasonic integrated thermal surveillance camera solutions for true 24 hour day/night surveillance, with a high-performance specification, fast and easy installation and robust design. Panasonic thermal cameras come as an exciting development for high priority security applications within transportation, utilities, government, commercial and financial markets. The announcement comes from the European R&D...

ONVIF hosts its 2013 Annual Membership Meeting in Shenzhen, China

ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 and upcoming releases ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October in Shenzhen, China, held in conjunction with the China Public Security Expo 2013. ONVIF member companies who gathered for the meeting heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 as well as on upcoming releases, in...

CPSE 2013 provides global security manufacturers a platform to display their innovations

Representatives and delegations from the world’s leading security enterprises visited CPSE 2013 At CPSE, major Chinese and global security products manufacturers, including Panasonic, Huawei, Bosch, Honeywell, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony and Siemens presented their innovations, find reliable partners and achieve critical goals. The newest products from around the world will be on display, running the entire gauntlet from video surveillance, access control, anti-intrusion and al...

AxxonSoft VMS powers Safe City video surveillance projects in Colina, Chile

Located just 14 kilometres (8.5 miles) from the country's capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative AxxonSoft Next video management software. The surveillance system was installed at the initiative and with the approval of the city government and now spans 25 different cameras. Colina is the administrative centre of the commune of the same name as well as the capital of Chacabuco Province, with a population o...

Bulwark’s NVR kit supports third party IP cameras

Elegant appearance, dull polishing, Acrylic lens cover and black colour make this unit unique and fashionable. 4 channels 720P Mega Pixel IP Cameras. Support Onvif 2.0 protocol, Can connect third party IP cameras (for example: AXIS, Bosch, Panasonic, SANYO, SONY, Hikvision, Dahua, Topsee, etc.); Free software with each NVR for front small-scale IPC management, Professional client point centralise the management for multi-NVR realise the middle-scale network system management and mix. With manu...

Tavcom completes upgrade of CCTV training facilities at its Bishops Waltham training centre

The facilities reflect Tavcom’s determination to maintain its position a leading security training provider Tavcom has completed a major upgrade of the CCTV training facilities at its Bishops Waltham training centre. From September 2013, students attending one of Tavcom’s wide range of BTEC certificated CCTV courses will be able to take advantage of unrivalled ‘hands-on’ facilities which provide an immediate opportunity for students to put theory into...

Panasonic Europe announces establishment of Panasonic Cloud Management Services Europe

Panasonic Cloud Management Services Europe will expand cloud monitoring services into SMB, SOHO, and home residential markets At IFA 2013, Panasonic Europe has announced the establishment of Panasonic Cloud Management Services Europe BV and its intention to expand the Cameramanager video surveillance service into wider markets. Today Panasonic Europe is announcing the establishment of a new company, Panasonic Cloud Management Services Europe B.V., to spearhead its drive into...

ViDiCore’s RIVA product portfolio to join ObjectVideo's video analytics patent license programme

ObjectVideo’s patent license protects anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encoders from ViDiCore ViDiCore GmbH and ObjectVideo, Inc. recently jointly announced that the video analytics embedded in ViDiCore's "RIVA" branded product portfolio are fully licensed under the ObjectVideo patent licensing programme. The patent license protects systems integrators, security directors and anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encod...

Panasonic AV and surveillance solutions to provide harmonious home environment

Panasonic cameras were connected to a WJ-NV200 PC-less 16 channel NDR via IP Specialising in business conference and event solutions, Henley-In-Arden based Breathe have recently ventured into designing, installing and maintaining cutting edge, yet simplistic home AV solutions using only the very best of technology. Known for their ingenious approach, Breathe were selected to realise a private client’s nearly-impossible ambition: to create a professional-quality high-de...

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