CCTV Switchers & Switches News

Infinova announced that it will introduce a new suite of HD surveillance cameras and equipment, including an HD matrix switcher for security control rooms, at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 6-8, 2011, in Booth 4117.  Besides the matrix switcher, considered a missing piece for HD systems, the new Infinova HD surveillance solution also includes pan-tilt-zoom and fixed cameras, fibre optic encoders and an HD-SDI to HDMI converter. With this offering, Infinova gives Integrators the choice of a fu...

Pecan CCTV has launched the D057 Series. The latest addition to the firm's successful MicroDome range provides IR LED coverage of up to 5 metres to deliver optimum performance in even the darkest conditions.The D057 has been created in response to customer requests for discreet covert surveillance in applications where dark and low-light coverage had previously required additional lighting. Whilst its outward appearance is identical to its popular predecessor, the D056C, Pecan's new IR LED 560 T...

 Barix Exstreamer P5 - The IP Speaker without the speaker As ISC West approaches, Barix announces that it's Audio over IP devices and contact closure interfaces are now qualified for integration into Singlewire InformaCast® solutions for professional security applications.InformaCast is a mass notification platform that allows users to simultaneously send audio streams and text messages to multiple IP phones, IP speaker end points, computer desktops and overhead paging systems. Systems...

 Unipart's Monitoring and Response Centre was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive, NSIUnipart Security Solutions Ltd, new Monitoring and Response Centre in Oxford was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at a ceremony which took place on 1st March, 2011."Today is a visible declaration that Unipart Security has set the highest standards of operation," said Jeff Little. "Early discussions with the NS...

  Seventy unmanned gymnasiums in the city of Rotterdam are being provided access control systems from SiemensSiemens Building Technologies security solutions team was able to successfully rise to the challenge when the City of Rotterdam was looking for an effective access control method for 70 unmanned gymnasiums. A bespoke security solution was designed which has not only improved the operational efficiency of the gyms, but has significantly reduced the consumption of lighting, heatin...

 Infinova's V2060 Series allows automated electronic surveillance to control an entire CCTV systemInfinova announced that the Yiwu International Commercial Centre, the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova's V2060 Series large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images within the 2 million square metre (21.5 million square feet) facility....

  Infinova's video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number of venues and stadiumsInfinova announced that the Asian Games Organisation Committee has recognised the company with its "Outstanding Safeguard" Award for its role in keeping stadiums and venues safe during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games which were held in Guangzhou, China between November 12 and December 19, 2010. Infinova video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number...

 To face harsh wind and cold weather was the greatest challenge for in-campus surveillance security system SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for the Western Wyoming Community College parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them were very harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras.Challenge:The cameras needed to be mounted on existing light poles lo...

  IMS Research has been studying the rise of wireless video surveillance systems in cities where security is an issue Wireless infrastructure has a number of things going for it right now. Firstly, it reduces the cost of infrastructure when compared with the traditional trenching and laying of cable, which in the current economic environment is unsurprisingly popular.Secondly, wireless infrastructure offers networking in areas of cultural significance, such as city centres and historic...

 Infinova, a video surveillance manufacturer, listed its IPO on the Chinese Stock Exchange Infinova announced that shares of Infinova, one of the world's leading video surveillance systems manufacturers, were successfully listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange on December 24, 2010. Infinova will use the (US) $300 million to grow both organically and through acquisitions. As of today, the market value of Infinova is (US) $1.2 billion. With company headquarters in Monmouth J...

LTR-100HS is a video archiving recorder FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will showcase its new LTO-5 Video Archiving Recorder, the LTR-100HS, and other new products at the upcoming Government Video Expo 2010, which runs from November 30 to December 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. (Booth 116). Introduced earlier this year, the new recorder supports LTO-5 technology, the latest standard in...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom cameraA high-tech surveillance system, including Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom cameras and a Pilot series matrix switching system with Nova series keypads, is among the many state-of-the-art features onboard the Havila Venus. Dubbed the "Greenest Ship on the Seas," the Havila Venus is an anchor-handling tug supply vessel (AHTS). This ultra-modern addition to the Havila Shipping fleet boasts an advanced hybrid propu...

Avigilon is in rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for its HD surveillance systemAvigilon announced the appointment of Nicolas Cronier as the company's Sales Director for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for the Avigilon award-winning high definition (HD) surveillance system, Avigilon engaged Cronier to oversee all sales activities and manage customer relationships in the region. Cronier joins Avigilon from NICE Systems Ltd., a provider...

Infinova's cameras, DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase securityInfinova announced that over 846 Infinova video surveillance cameras, including high-speed PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras, many with vandal-resistant day/night functionality, plus Infinova's DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase security at 22 airports in India. The Infinova cameras and security equipment are seamlessly i...

Panasonic WV-CL274 static CCTV camera with housingOne of the largest leisure developments in the UK, Bradford Leisure Exchange, provides the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire with an entertainment complex that caters for thousands of visitors each week. Comprising 205,000 square feet of prime leisure space, its tenants include a Cine UK multiplex cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's, Nando's and a large Holiday Inn hotel. With a multimillion pound annual turnover, Bradford L...

Panasonic WV-CW960 CCTV discreetly mounted on the hotel's natural surroundingsSet amongst some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside, the five-star DeVere Cameron House Hotel offers a sumptuous rural retreat. Its comprehensive facilities and breathtaking location are not only popular with tourists but also host many corporate entertainment events, as well as team building and training courses. It's not difficult to understand why the hotel is the first choice for many blue-chip companies, fin...

The World Expo 2010 is home to one of the largest surveillance systems in the worldInfinova announced that over 2,700 Infinova IP and analogue cameras, including high-speed IP PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras in a variety of models including vandal-resistant day/night outdoor and indoor cameras plus Infinova's matrix switchers, fibre optic systems and other surveillance equipment and software are part of the coexistent analogue and digital surveillance system protecting visitors to World...

Pan Pacific, managed by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, is a leading hospitality brand in Asia and the Pacific Rim, situated in key cities of distinguished destinations offering upscale accommodations and services. Continuously exceeding global standards of quality, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts are synonymous with personalised care, encompassing a culture of subtle service and attention to detail. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts are recognised with prestigious global accolades for consistent delive...

Situated in Sheffield, in the heart of the Don Valley, the Valley Leisure Park complements the adjacent Sheffield Arena and Don Valley stadium, as one of Sheffield's premier leisure facilities. Attracting thousands of visitors each week, the leisure park boasts one of the UK's largest multiplex cinemas with over 20 screens, a large Hollywood Bowl complex, and multiple restaurants, including Old Orleans, Frankie and Benny's, Chiquito, The Boardwalk and a Burger King. Built in 1998 on the site of...

Siqura provided the FALCON project with its Siqura XSNet 2800 SW switches Streamlining commerce, cars, and safetyDubai is incontestably one of the most financially pivotal cities in the Gulf region, but any businessman will tell you that sitting in a traffic jam in the sweltering desert heat is certainly not what makes the city a success. Yet, since Dubai absorbs a good deal of the interchange between international companies, this worldly city has inevitably been confronted wi...

The surveillance system includes encoders, access switches, routers and virtual matrix software Designing and deploying an infallible system. Every year more than 400 million tons of cargo go through the Port of Rotterdam, making it one of the world’s most dynamic and influential centers of economic activity. It goes without saying then that goods need to be able to pass through this economic axis as smoothly and efficiently as possible. It will therefore come as no...

As the international awareness of terrorist threat has increased over recent years, the surveillance industry has seen willingness from global leaders to increase CCTV coverage in many areas. Terror attacks on rail networks, including the 7/7 bombings in London, the Madrid bombings in 2004 and the Mumbai bombings in 2006, have all contributed to the requirement for comprehensive CCTV coverage on all major rail networks. The demand for surveillance upgrades has been resilient through the global f...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:See the album with captions

The challengeThe Georgian Town Palace located in the heart of the City of London plays host to ceremonial banquets and international dignitaries visiting the capital.As a high profile venue, its security facilities need to be of the highest standard. Therefore, the managing authority for Mansion House - the Corporation of London - specified three Digital Sprite digital multiplex recorders. Installers, Classic Security Solutions has implemented the upgrade, along with the installation of 12...

The hybrid surveillance solution combined analogue video, fibre optics  and EthernetInfinova recently announced that analogue video, fibre and Ethernet have been combined to create a best-in-class hybrid surveillance solution for the 222-acre Nanjing Olympic Sports Center, one of China's largest. The sports complex consists of several best-in-class public sports venues including a large multipurpose stadium with a capacity of 80,000, an indoor gymnasium with a capacity of 15,000, an aq...

While NASA neither explicitly nor implicitly endorses Veracity's products nor Axis' products, NASA has chosen to use CAMSWITCH by Veracity as well as the AXIS 207 Network Camera in the Desert RATS Space Suit.Veracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, has enabled the NASA Desert RATS (Desert Research and Technology Studies) team to power network video cameras located on their researchers' astronaut backpacks whilst on the move.Comprised of NASA personnel as well as NASA p...

  Edward Liu, Managing Director of CEMS gives his address at the Safety & Security Asia 2009Today marked a momentous occasion for Singapore's security industry with the formation of Singapore's very first security alliance. Spearheaded by five organizations, the Singapore Security Alliance (SSA) is a joint initiative formed to forge closer ties among the organizations to better promote the well-being of Singapore's security industry and its members. This alliance is anticipated to...

Pacom will be introducing its new GMS 4 and 8001 solutions at ASIS 2009Pacom will be introducing its new GMS 4 and 8001 solutions. GMS 4 is a fully integrated IP security system that enables users to easily and effectively remotely handle their alarm, access control and video solutions from a single centralised location. Pacom's 8001 delivers a sophisticated modular platform that can be easily integrated into any security system and managed remotely from several locations with multiple...

Mayflex signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'  Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute the Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'. The Ubigate series integrates switching, routing, VoIP and security into one platform. This simplifies network implementation, maintenance and management by...

 Ian Irving will join Mayflex as Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure ProductsMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has confirmed yet another significant recruitment to the business with the appointment of Ian Irving in the role of Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure Products. Irving joins Mayflex after 15 years at Connectix, where his most recent role was that of Commercial/Sal...