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As the UK's busiest Cruise Port, and home to the second largest container port in the UK, the Port of Southampton believes it is imperative to provide relevant video surveillance across its large property portfolio. Every day, a huge volume of passengers and cargo pass through the Port, including travellers on some of the world’s largest cruise ships and the majority of motor vehicles exported from the UK, which arrive at the Port by train and transporter. VIcon expansion throughout...

ONVIF and PSIA compliant IQeye 9 Series will be available to demo with Vicon’s VMS at ISC West Booth #23053 Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is pleased to announce the introduction of the full-featured, multi-megapixel IQeye 9 Series camera. These cameras will be available to demo with Vicon’s VMS for a powerful security solution at ISC West Booth #23053. Wide sce...

This appointment of Rancilio Assocaites signals further strengthening of Vicon’s sales presence in the US Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. presence with the addition of Rancilio Associates. They will cover Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon’s commitment to developing strong partnerships and...

This appointment of GP Marketing signals a further strengthening of Vicon’s sales presence nationwide Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of GP Marketing. They will cover Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon’s commitment to developing strong partners...

This appointment of Structure Innovationssignals a further strengthening of Vicon’ssales presence nationwide Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. presence with the addition of Structure Innovations. They will cover the Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon&rsqu...

Vicon’s expansion reflects its commitment to developing strong partnerships in the United Arab Emirates Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its global presence with the opening of a new United Arab Emirates (UAE) office located in the city of Dubai. The office, which officially opened on Sunday, January 10, is home to Vicon sales professionals and emphas...

2015 has been an eventful year for the physical security industry. As 2016 looms, the pace of industry change shows no sign of decreasing.   Seeking insights into the state of the physical security market at year-end, SourceSecurity.com this month is publishing dozens of 2015 Review and 2016 Forecast articles submitted by manufacturers, integrators and other industry leaders. Taken together, the articles portray a mostly optimistic view of the industry’s present, and an...

The siliconisation of surveillance cameras has had a great impact on the security industry, especially this year. The cost of complex megapixel cameras has decreased dramatically as this functionality is now available on chips. The camera industry has gone from innovating on the camera’s performance and functionality to acting more like the PC OEM business, and this siliconisation is driving industry commoditisation. Commoditisation is levelling the competitive landscape as customers are...

The enhanced website provides users with a cleaner, more contemporary design and improved navigation Vicon Industries, Inc., (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is pleased to announce the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly version of its website, www.vicon-security.com. The enhanced website provides users with a cleaner, more contemporary design, improved navigation and a more engaging experience...

Continuing its goal of delivering open platform system solutions that provide the highest performance and value to its customers, OnSSI announces that its Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) now fully integrates with the latest IQeye megapixel cameras from Vicon Industries.   Enhanced surveillance solution “The combination of Vicon’s leading IQeye cameras and Ocularis 5 provides users with an enhanced surveillance solution that delivers comprehensive intelligence a...

The new All-over-IP topics helped leading global brands stand out on the show floor and highlight the new value for their sales partners All-over-IP Expo 2015, Russia's premier IP event since 2008, welcomed over 4200 local security and IT professionals to Sokolniki Moscow to explore the latest innovations and hear from the best in the industry over two amazing days on November 18 and 19. Sponsored by AxxonSoft, Milestone Systems, Hikvision, Basler AG, Quantum, Dahua, Bosch, GN...

Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced the August 17th availability of the newest version of their popular video management software, ViconNet 8. This new version offers a more efficient system for managing video surveillance with faster and better organised video management and has strengthened the level of integration with all open-standard devices. In keeping with Vicon’s new directive to drive towards...

The event welcomes professionals who seek a deeper understanding of business opportunities available in the IP-enabled world We are very excited to announce new big names who confirmed to speak at All-over-IP Expo 2015, to be held in Moscow on November 18–19. Inspirational keynote hours delivered by security, video surveillance, identity management, access control, network and storage experts set the standard for the educational sessions this year. Eric Fullerton,...

Lawrence de Guzman will report to Bret McGowan, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing Vicon, trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced recently the hiring of Lawrence de Guzman in Singapore to better manage growing local business in south-east Asia. Mr. de Guzman has been hired as VP APAC reporting to Bret McGowan, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing. Extensive background in international sales & marketing Mr. de Guzman has an ext...

Vicon’s V992E-IR4 high definition vandal resistant network dome camera is designed for security installations that need a compact vandal resistant camera that delivers outstanding imaging at 1080P resolution. The integrated IR LEDs allows the camera to deliver crisp clear images in low light conditions. The V992E-IR4 is the ideal camera for use with the HD Express Plug and Play NVR. All camera features can be programmed directly from the NVR instead of the camera’s web interface. K...

Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, recently announced the release of the next generation of its world-renowned IQeye Alliance-mx HD megapixel series of cameras. The new Alliance-mx models have been completely updated and improved. Along with a substantial improvement in video quality, these powerful new Alliance-mx cameras offer a new motorised remote-focus lens, an increased Field-of-View, extended range of model opti...

The video servers allow them to plug in any existing analog camera and convert it to digital for transmission Just a few short years ago Kaukauna Utilities, a provider of electrical power and drinking water in Kaukauna, WI had one camera. Just one. It was analog and not attached to any recording device. Today they have 18 IP camera domes and two IP video servers, with plans to expand. Yet their financial outlay has been very small. Their expansion plans include buying off th...

The Vicon system allows for video coverage of four buildings and the surrounding areas As a 150 year-old, family-run business, Sabel Steel places a high value on trust. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, the company boasts six steel service centers, two scrap yards, a rebar fabrication division and a wholesale center. Yet despite its size, this progressive, independent company, owned and operated by fifth-generation members of the Sabel family, prides itself on personal ser...

We’re seeing a market trend toward manufacturers seeking to provide “total solutions” rather than components. The trend is reflected clearly in recent industry consolidation, for example. When companies that manufacture various components become part of a single corporate owner, it’s not a stretch to expect the new owners to combine those components into a single end-to-end solution – sooner or later. Manufacturers are also leveraging OEM agreements and other partne...

Background When the security team at Palmetto Health Baptist, an acute care Medical Center in Columbia, S.C., invested in an upgrade to their surveillance cameras from black-and-white to color, they did so with the expectation that it would significantly improve the quality of video they were capturing. Unfortunately, this turned out to be the equivalent of putting new paint and tires on a car that really needs a new engine. In the hospital’s case, the new cameras only made it more eviden...

Hoover installed Kollector DVRs, Vicon matrix switchers, and SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom dome cameras When a population explosion and city jail overcrowding made it clear to the city of Hoover, AL, that the current facilities were not going to be enough, the city decided to upgrade its public safety facility two years ago. This meant big changes for all involved. “We’re just a growing city,” says Robin Mangino, detention supervisor at the new Hoover Public Safe...

The new system not only produces better and quicker investigations, it also allows the college address more issues When Ramapo College of New Jersey began to transition from a primarily commuter college to a residential college two years ago, it quickly became clear that their current video system wasn’t going to cut it. “We’ve had an ongoing construction program,” says Robert O’Brien, security director of the college. “Just about every yea...

Local viewing and control from each of the cottages is accomplished via Kollector Digital Video Recorders Since its inception over 20 years ago, Youth Villages has been providing guidance for troubled children and their families through an array of rehabilitating services including in-home counseling, residential treatment facilities, and adoption and foster care programs. A non-profit organisation, Youth Villages boasts 41 facilities spanning six states where children are tre...

Museum of London to award Vicon contract to fulfil all its camera, digital recording and video control equipment requirements Vicon's reputation for providing complete CCTV solutions has been reinforced by the decision of Museum of London to award the company a contract to fulfil all its camera, digital recording and video control equipment requirements. “CCTV has always played a major role in protecting our exhibits as well as assisting us in creating a safe environmen...

Vicon SurveyorVFT 35X outdoor domes have been deployed to monitor activity in the centre’s car park Tesco Extra, Carphone Warehouse, KFC, Nationwide and Greggs are among the eighteen retail outlets at Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke which has car parking for over 1000 cars. “We are located close to Junction 16 of the M5 and whilst visitors from outside the Bradley Stoke will be most welcome, we wanted to ensure that thieves and potential trouble makers were dete...

Vicon has provided the CCTV hardware including 240 dome cameras According to Centre Manager George Reader, since opening the shopping centre has been a huge success with customers flocking from all over South Glasgow to enjoy the shopping facilities. “Along with that success comes a responsibility to ensure that all our visitors, as well as the people who work in the shops and restaurants are kept safe. We therefore wanted to equip our security management team with the v...

The Kollector Digital Recorder is designed as a product that can record 16 videos on the internal hard drive When Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas and New Mexico decided to take a step up from their old VCRs, they were looking for something really special. “The equipment we had was completely outdated and we needed an upgrade,” says James Terry, supervisor, security, Illinois division. “Our equipment was useless for what we needed it for. We wanted...

Up to four Vicon SurveyorVFT 23x day/night camera domes are mounted atop a 26 foot telescoping tower Wanco, Inc, a top manufacturer of highway and traffic control products, has chosen Vicon Industries Inc. to provide cameras for Wanco’s new portable surveillance units. These compact, self-contained units provide a convenient and rapidly deployable solution for temporary remote surveillance needs at construction sites, outdoor events and other locations where there is a t...

There were a total of seven Vicon Kollector DVRs at three different venues At the 2005 All Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc. Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports teams’ venues, as well as some theaters and a food distribution service. At all of these venues, the...

Flexibility of ViconNet software platform allows freedom to place cameras How did the Durham County Council decrease traffic congestion and pollution in Durham City Centre, improve pedestrian safety and make shopping and leisure activities more pleasurable? It installed a Vicon CCTV system! Vicon’s Surveyor dome cameras Originally installed to improve traffic management, the system is providing all sorts of unexpected benefits. For starters, Vicon’s Surveyor dom...