CCTV camera lighting News

Veracity presented the tried-and-true products at ISC West 2009 Thousands of security professionals and customers converged on the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas to see the latest and greatest in security products and solutions. In years past the attendance had been higher, but the quality of the people at this year's ISC was unsurpassed.Veracity presented the tried-and-true products that have come to lead the market:♦ Ethernet over coax with HIGHWIRE, HIGHWIRE Quad and HIGHWIRE with POE&...

 Raytec frequently host practical night-time demonstrations at test nights around the UK and Europe CCTV Lighting experts, Raytec, will be hosting their first interactive ‘webinar' at 15.00(GMT) on April 22nd 2009. The webinar will review their recent CCTV lighting test nights and allow CCTV professionals to share information and experiences in achieving 24 hour CCTV.Raytec frequently host practical night-time demonstrations at test nights around the UK and Europe. The test nights are...

 Raytec has been confirmed as a double-category finalist for the Small Business AwardLeading LED lighting manufacturer Raytec has been short-listed as a double-category finalist in one of the UK's most prestigious business awards.The North East Business Awards, now in its 10th year, is a hard-fought annual competition which this year attracted more than 374 entries.Raytec has been confirmed as a finalist for the Small Business Award, recognising the achievements of companies showing im...

  Xtralis will exhibit total product range at IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREXXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that it has reached agreement with the organisers of IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREX to have a major presence at this year's events. Xtralis will be exhibiting its total range of fire and security technologies, including the M3000 command and control software solution, which provides seamless integration between...

  Raytec announces CCTV test nights sessionsCCTV Lighting specialist Raytec are hosting a series of practical night-time tests to highlight the performance of cameras and CCTV lighting in situation.The test sessions will be held at various locations and are open to all CCTV installers, specifiers and camera manufacturers wanting to test the performance of a CCTV system with Infra-Red or White-light.The test evening will be a practical test of CCTV lighting with different camera and len...

 Samsung Techwin cameras will be put to the test across the country Samsung Techwin is participating in a series of night time camera tests hosted by CCTV lighting specialist Raytec. The test sessions, which will take place on 24th February in Leeds, 26th February in Manchester, 10th March in London and 12th March in Bristol, will allow CCTV manufacturers  to show  installers, system integrators, specifiers and end-users  how well their  cameras perform in...

 Birchwood Shopping Centre chooses Panasonic security surveillance systemPanasonic security has been installed at Birchwood Shopping Centre in North West England as part of a complete upgrade of its existing analogue surveillance system. Situated in the heart of Birchwood, Cheshire its essence as a busy suburban Shopping Centre drawing 100,000 shoppers a week and with a fantastic variety of retailers, means that security for the purpose of crime prevention, staff and public safety is always...

 Raytec's security systems have to withstand extreme weather conditions The latest IR lighting technology from Raytec is being installed at the Anchorage Christian School in Alaska as part of an upgrade to a 30-plus camera CCTV system.As well as supporting an advanced IP video system, the Raymax 200 illuminators at the site have to withstand extreme weather conditions ranging from -30º C to  60º C including snow, ice and polar winds.The installer, Tecpro, was g...

   Each all-in-one dome incorporates H.264 megapixel camera, varifocal lens and vandal resistant dome housing Arecont Vision expands its full line of H.264 megapixel network cameras with the addition of the MegaDome™ series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution. Available in color or day/night versions and with 1.3M, 2M, 3M or 5 megapixel sensors, the dome cameras incorporate Arecont Vision's fully-compliant implementation of...

 MOBOTIX wins major award at IIPSEC 2009MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has won the converted "IP User Group Award" presented at this years IIPSEC 2009 event. Mobotix, which beat competition from Dedicated Micros and JVC, was selected by the highest vote from a poll of 16,000 IPUG members across the UK.Mike Lewis, MOBOTIX UK & Eire Country Manager, accepting the award at the IIPSEC Gala dinner commented:...

 MOBOTIX intelligent camera system provides high-quality alternative to security personnel Safety first "For the very few full-up and run incidents that occur here in rural Bavaria, we don't really need camera surveillance," says Franz Schreyer. "However, it does greatly increase the safety of our personnel, which for me was the decisive factor."While searching for the ideal camera system, Franz Schreyer talked to a number of well-known video technolo...

 Mayflex has been shortlisted for 'best trading partner' in the Plimsoll report Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has been named in the shortlist of ‘Best Trading Partners' in the 2009 Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis for the UK cabling market. The Plimsoll report is a widely used comparison tool, its key aim is to examine a companies individual performance. This is achieved though a standard model based of anal...

 AEGIS illuminators help film crew capture images for the BBC 'Big Cat Live' seriesAEGIS UFLED infrared (IR) Illuminators from Derwent, members of the Bosch Group, were used by the BBC's Natural History Unit to monitor the behaviour of the Marsh Pride of big cats at night, in Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara game reserve.The Big Cat Live series, broadcast live on BBC One in October 2008, featured live web-casting allowing audiences to watch footage 24-hours a day from the heart of Africa's m...

 VIVOTEK network cameras offer higher level of security for motor yachtsMissionSUMA, VIVOTEK's distributor in Poland, has helped Polish Shipyard Conrad S.A build up an IP surveillance system for its Classic C58 motor yacht. The system includes one FD6121V installed in the machinery room and one IP6122 network cameras on the deck.A long cruise would generate a lot of heat in the machinery room, leading to potential threats of equipment breakdown or even fire accidents. Therefore, the machine...

  Gianni Viero is Videotec's new Vice President for USA and CanadaEffective from January 2009, Gianni Viero is the new VP of sales for Videotec in USA. Gianni will be based in Videotec's US subsidiary located in Totowa, NJ and will be responsible for the customers in North America. Gianni has been with the company for almost twelve years in the position of country sales manager for UK and Eastern Europe, where he gained extensive experience of the market. Gianni holds a Bachelor i...

 Derwent - part of Bosch Group - UF500 infrared illuminatorsA major water utility in the South of England is benefiting from 24/7 security protection thanks to infrared illumination from Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group. The infrared illumination forms an integral part of a significant CCTV installation on a site covering several hundred acres.The installation, designed and installed by Gardner Security, comprises of various manufacturers' day/night colour-monochrome CCTV cameras a...

 Derwent's AEGIS lamps use brand new technologyDerwent Systems Ltd, security lighting specialist and member of the Bosch Group, was selected to represent the North East region in the Innovation Through Technology category at the 2008 Chamber Awards for its AEGIS UFLED illuminators.  The Chamber Awards, launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in 2004, recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of its Accredited Chambers o...

QED are making changes to give the installer what they want and needThe current economic climate is challenging most companies in the security industry to say the least! QED, national distributor of Security Consumables, tell us how they have made changes to their brand to help service their customer base more effectively during these times.Since formation in 1997, QED have distributed a range of security consumables and more recently security equipment, including items such as BNC Connecto...

 More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended the Raytec seminar Raytec invited their key PLATINUM partners to join them in Newcastle for a range of seminars, practical CCTV lighting demos, a range of fun events and a major global product launch. More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended; ranging from as far as Canada, California and Saudi Arabia! The seminars at Newcastle United's Football Stadium included both practical and technical advice on specifying and installing dedicated LED CCTV li...

Pixim to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide marketsPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has closed $13 million in additional venture capital funding from existing investors Mayfield Fund, Ridgewood Capital and Tallwood Venture Capital. Pixim intends to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide markets and add further market share gains. The c...

  NUUO IP product range adopts H.264 video compression technologyNUUO Inc, one of the global leading providers of CCTV and Network video surveillance solutions, announced that its whole system can be adopted for the usage of H.264 network cameras of the major leading manufacturer Axis Communications. Since they have foreseen outstanding performance of H.264 network camera compression technology, NUUO has started its early investment of resource to integrate with its own IP+ series soft...

  Raytec awarded Exporter of the Year by The Wansbeck Business ForumFollowing another year of continuing growth, LED lighting manufacturer Raytec have scooped the Exporter of the Year title in a keenly contested business awards scheme. The Wansbeck Business Forum, which represents more than 2000 companies in the North East, confirmed Raytec as the region's top exporter at a major awards event attended by delegates from over 400 leading businesses.Speaking after the ceremony, organ...

Derwent Illumination will be showcased at Bosch's Technology DaysWith the earlier onset of dark winter nights, security lighting specialist Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group, has launched a new campaign to encourage security professionals to review the performance of their security systems after dark. With the majority of crimes taking place at night, many CCTV installations that work perfectly well in the day can be compromised in low light and no-light conditions. And with winter nights sta...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  SALTO Systems has supplied a smart access control solution for the new Student Life Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo)Home to almost 3,800 students, The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a state university established in 1947 as a branch campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  The school officially became a four-year baccalaureate institution to be known as UH Hilo in 1970.  UH Hilo's mission is to establish itself as a comprehensive university with an...

 Bosch LIVE cameras shoots-out with Derwent and Forward Vision part of Bosch Group Following the successful integration of Bosch Security Systems and the Extreme CCTV Group, a winter schedule of Technology Days has been announced, which this year has been extended to incorporate more locations across the country.These Bosch Technology Days, targeted at security consultants, installers and end users, are a development of the Bosch Camera Shootouts.  However, thi...

  CCTV coverage is being improved at a number of parks, cemetries and play areas in Stockton-on-Tees CCTV coverage is being improved at a number of parks, cemetries and play areas in Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesborough thanks to the installation of Raymax IR illuminators from Raytec.Vizsec Security, which has been asked to improve night time image quality at various locations around Stockton, says the Raymax range is "a breath of fresh air" compared with alternative lighting...

Raytec, the CCTV lighting specialists, continues to deliver innovative LED lighting solutions for the CCTV professional and will be showcasing a number of new and enhanced products at Security Essen (hall 2, stand 204). Raytec's latest innovation, which will be previewed at Security Essen, is FUSION, a full range of low voltage Infra-Red and White-Light illuminators designed to be powered from 12-24V.  FUSION is due for launch in November and is set to be Raytec's most important product int...

  Smarter Security to provide security solution for US federal agenciesSmarter Security, IDL's US partners have recently secured a lucrative deal with various US federal agencies.  Over the last 12 months, five large federal government agencies have chosen to use Fastlane turnstiles for their lobby entry control needs.  This includes a recent order for Fastlane Glassgate from one agency in excess of one million dollars. 

The issues surrounding surveillance and security are never static and so require the development of new technologies to keep up with the changing demands.  In response, the electronic security sector has developed a very dynamic approach to introducing new technologies.You will be able to see first hand a range of fascinating advancements at LIVE08, a few of which are mentioned below.Axis, the world leader in network video, now announces the first products with H.264 in a new generation of...