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Sony’s IP cameras secure New York City Marathon

Sony’s IP cameras were selected for their ability to stream over a wireless mesh network The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world. After the 2012 race was cancelled due to Superstorm Sandy, a record number of runners turned out for the return of the marathon in 2013. More than 50,000 people finished the race, the most ever in any marathon. In addition to the runners, more than two million onlookers lined the 26.2-mile route as it wound through all five...

Sony’s X Series of mini dome IP cameras win SIA's “Best of Video Surveillance Cameras IP” at ISC West 2014

Sony’s X Series of IP cameras are the company’s first to be rated for use on board buses and trains The X Series mini dome IP cameras from Sony Electronics won the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) for the “Best of Video Surveillance Cameras IP” Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday, April 2. “We are pleased that the SIA has recognised Sony’s X Series of IP cameras for their exceptiona...

Securex 2014: Sony infrared bullet cameras showcased

Sony will also showcase its latest range of IP solutions for every need and budget at Securex 2014 Recently at Securex, Sony is expanding its widely used E Series of IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras. The SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R cameras both feature Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors, which provide exceptional light sensitivity. They also combine Sony’s wide dynamic View-DR technology and built-in IR illuminators. This helps ide...

Data overload at ISC West

Data overload describes both my condition in the midst of a busy trade show and the current condition of the industry itself. At an opening session at ISC West in Las Vegas, I hear that technology development now means there are more sensors and cameras providing more and better quality data all the time. As if making the case, Axis introduced a 4K “super high resolution” camera for under $1,000. Other companies also introduced 4K cameras, including Sony, Bosch, and several more. Ho...

Secutech 2014 opens its doors for 17th edition in Taiwan

In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibition space has been booked for the three-day event Secutech officially opens the doors to its 17th edition from 19 – 21 March. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the show will once again take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, where over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions are confirmed to showcase the latest products and solutions in security technology. In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibi...

Bulwark unveils its new BW-D860H2R 600TVL, BW-D865H2R 650TVL and BW-D870H2R 700TVL IR cameras

As the new generation of plastic dome, much more functions can be selected by smart designer. Undoubtedly, both multi-functions and top-notch structure design inside show the high-end positioning in camera field of the world. It possesses practical function optional such as IR LEDs, vari-focal, dual power supply, as well as one key OSD menu button inside which stand for the world’s tendency in CCTV field. Finally, it is popular with 3-axis bracket in CCTV camera field of the world which ca...

American Dynamics’ network cameras and access control systems monitor Stonestreet’s property in Lexington

Equipment installed includes a grouping of fixed cameras in American Dynamics housing and PTZ equipment Stonestreet Farm Stonestreet is a horseman’s paradise. The property is one of three horse farms owned by vintner Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall- Jackson Winery, and is a world-class facility for raising and training champion thorough-bred horses. Also, it’s where his broodmares foal, so this pristine farm is a nursery, of sorts, for horses. When Jackson and J...

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...

CBC (America) Corp. welcomes Alan Green as its Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Imaging Technology Division

Mr. Green will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities in IP surveillance for the East coast of the US CBC (America) Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Alan Green as Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Imaging Technology Division. Mr. Green is an industry veteran bringing extensive channel management skills to CBC along with a strong background in the growing IP surveillance market segment...

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...

Milestone’s MIPS partner conference attracts top video surveillance professionals

Security equipment manufacturers and integrated solution partners gathered at the MIPS partner conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just held its ninth annual MIPS partner conference in the Americas, on its 16th birthday. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, was the location for this year’s meeting of 350 video surveillance professionals. Security equipment manufacturers, dis...

Genetec unveils its Security Center (5.2 SR4) for integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners

Genetec, a global provider of unified IP security solutions, announced that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C-CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint perimeter detectio...

Genetec expands Security Center (5.2 SR4) integration with over 80 new video devices

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint...

Sony introduces X series IP surveillance camera and SNC-VB635 HD camera featuring a half-inch CMOS sensor

Sony recently announced four new IP cameras which feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX integrated signal processing system. The line-up from Sony includes three new X Series cameras (SNC-XM632, SNC-XM636, SNC-XM637) and the SNC-VB635 full HD IP camera with a half-inch CMOS sensor. The latest cameras produce clear, sharp HD images with minimised noise even under severe lighting conditions. They achieve this by harnessing the power of the IPELA ENGINE EX technology platform, through View-DR...

Exacq Technologies unveils version 5.10 of exacqVision VMS software

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.10 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with the company’s network video surveillance systems. The latest version introduces support for exacqVision ESM, expanded two-way audio functionality, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. Version 5.10 adds support for the new exacqVisi...

SICNT introduces BERT 22 and BERT 23 cameras for indoor use

SICNT would like to introduce the stylish cameras BERT 22 and BERT 23. With stylish design, they are good fit for interior design as they are similar as a spotlight in shape, and they are light in weight, white or black colour casing is available in options based on users' favour. BERT 22 and BERT 23 can capture clear images, perfect for identifying objects and persons in day/night modes with high resolution of 700TVL. BERT 22 and BERT 23 have stylish designs; they not only have good appearance...

SICNT strengthens its range of surveillance products with the DEXTER 201 PTZ mini dome camera

SICNT is further strengthening its range of surveillance products with the flexible analogue mini PTZ dome - DEXTER 201 which incorporates a 1/3" SONY CCD image sensor to capture superior images with resolution of 650TVL. DEXTER 201 is the excellent partner to provide effective video surveillance solution for challenging environments such as transportation terminals, retails, shopping malls. The high quality mini PTZ speed dome camera DEXTER 201 is able to capture quality image with 0.5 megapix...

Vidsys to showcase its next generation PSIM in a security operations environment at Intersec 2014

VidSys Vice President EMEA Darren Chalmers-Stevens will be demonstrating next-generation PSIM from VidSys VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, today announced details of its participation at the Intersec Expo, taking place 19-21 January 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Sony stand #SA-316C. Together with Sony, Darren Chalmers-Stevens, Vice President EMEA, VidSys will demonstrate next gene...

Exacq Technologies releases 5.10 version of its exacqVision VMS Software

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.10 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with the company’s network video surveillance systems. The latest version introduces support for exacqVision ESM, expanded two-way audio functionality, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. Version 5.10 adds support for the new exacqVisi...

Brickcom showcases its MD-300Np-360P and CB-500Ap-360P cameras at VSC 2013

Brickcom’s MD-300Np-360P and CB-500Ap-360P IP cameras impressed visitors at that event VSC (Network Video Surveillance Conference) is a fast-growing and national roadshow annually thrown by ROD, showcasing the IP cameras of lots of leading brands, including SONY, Axis, Canon, etc. On October 24, Brickcom took part in VSC 2013 in Kyoto, Japan, and successfully gained attraction and compliments from the visitors. These visitors, who are mainly the system integrators, were...

SICNT introduces innovative IR dome camera - ENOCH 406

SICNT introduces an innovative IR dome camera - ENOCH 406. It breakthroughs the traditional installation concept, brings user to a new idea. It has separated Case & Core camera in small parts. With 4 Simple steps, a metal IR dome camera is installed. The performance ENOCH 406 comes with a high-precision 2.8-12mm Varifocal Lens, 36pcs IR LEDs gives excellent support in dark surveillance for a long IR range. Adopted with 1/3" SONY CCD and new SONY Effio DSP, true WDR, 3D-DNR functions are for...

Sony releases four W series rapid dome IP cameras featuring IPELA ENGINEPRO technology

Sony Electronics continues its commitment to advance the security industry with the launch of 4 new Rapid Dome IP Full HD/ HD security cameras that feature 30x optical zoom and the industry’s, fastest pan speed, highest frame rate, and widest dynamic range. A wide dynamic range is critical to producing true-to-life picture quality and colour in strong backlight conditions, and the W series is able perform on this point by being the world’s first Full HD security camera to feature 13...

Sony announces SNC-VB635 full HD and W Series IP cameras powered by IPELA ENGINE

Sony has announced five new IP cameras that feature its IPELA ENGINE signal processing system. The cameras strengthen Sony’s offering for outdoor applications and expand the company’s lineup of entry and mid-level products into new markets. For example, the new W Series cameras are suitable for mission-critical or wide area surveillance and SNC-VB635 is designed for environments with exceptionally low lighting conditions. “Sony continuously looks for ways to expand and improve...

Sony introduces SNC-HM662 360 degree Mini IP dome and X Series IP cameras

Sony has announced four new security cameras, the SNC-HM662 and X series (SNC-XM632, SNC-XM636, SNC-XM637). All of the cameras encapsulate the best of Sony’s technology and expand Sony’s offering for new applications. SNC-HM662 360 degree hemispheric-view mini dome IP camera The SNC-HM662 makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP), high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just the one camera. It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such...

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...

Genetec’s Security Center installed at German Water Treatment and Supply Association

Security Center gave the association the ability to initially install the IP video surveillance component, Omnicast The Trollmühle water supply association in Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) supplies and purifies water to 24 municipalities, 14,000 households and 43,000 inhabitants. Over a hundred years ago, the network of water pipes covered a mere 110 km whereas today the association has over 400 km of piping with a 2.1 million cubic-meter capacity. The Trollmühle wa...

Milestone’s XProtect IP video surveillance software prevents vandalism and violence at Alleroed in Denmark

The cameras at the municipality are controlled with Milestone XProtect Enterprise IP VMS The city of Alleroed, in a suburb north of Copenhagen in Denmark, aims to stop vandals and violent individuals before crime is committed. A key tool for the municipality is XProtect IP video surveillance software from Milestone Systems. Mobile access means faster response and proactive intervention before situations can escalate. The staff at a Daycare centre, located some distance away f...

Sony expands its UK video security team with appointment of Rob Clark as Channel Account Manager

Rob will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with installers and integrators Sony’s video security division recently announced the expansion in UK, appointing Rob Clark as Channel Account Manager (CAM). Rob will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with installers and integrators for both IP and Analogue solutions in the UK together with the security team. Based at Sony’s UK headquarter in Basingstoke, Rob brings a we...

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...

Sony announces European availability of its small, stylish and affordable SNC-CX600W wireless camera

Sony has announced that its small, stylish and affordable SNC-CX600W wireless camera, designed for small businesses, is now available to buy across Europe. Sony is also adding the SNC-CX600 High Definition (HD) security camera to the range for wired, Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations. The two cameras, featuring wide viewing angles and 720p image quality, mark a breakthrough in the market for reasonably priced, fully-featured and highly-sophisticated digital imaging products that are very...

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