IP cameras News

A leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ISC West 2008 show next month in Las Vegas.  The following are among the new products slated for display at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the industry, Spectra IV IP provides seamless integration into all video securi...

Retail stores worldwide face serious problems from shoplifting and employee theft.  There are over 5,000 individuals shoplifting every day, resulting in billions in loss each year to "inventory shrinkage".In Argentina, Christian Supermarket with its store staff continually confronts a range of the shrinkages and risks, as do all retail stores nowadays.  These include shoplifting, internal fraud perpetrated by members of staff, robberies, credit card fraud and increasing risks...

To help better control and manage its citywide wireless video surveillance system during Super Bowl XLII, the Phoenix Police Department relied on its best-in-breed IP video management solution from OnSSI.  The OnSSI solution controls and manages over three dozen video surveillance cameras in and around downtown Phoenix, providing law enforcement officials with the ability to closely watch over the 200,000 spectators, citizens and dignitaries in town during the weekend of Super Bowl XLII.The...

Basler AG, one of the world's leading machine vision companies, is entering the IP camera market.  At the IFSEC 2008 in Birmingham, the company will present an innovative IP camera series for the surveillance market.  Based in Ahrensburg, Germany, Basler has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial machine vision market.  The company has developed and produced digital cameras for industrial, medical, and traffic system applications for over 10 years.  The Basler bra...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it is launching a unique series of "bite-size" video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas.ioimage will be the first video analytics provider to host such an extensive program designed specifically for systems integrators, dealers, end users, VARs and consultants.  Four different 30-minute sessi...

Siemens Building Technologies will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008, using this international exhibition to present a comprehensive range of security and fire safety products, including innovative security solutions.The Siemens stand 8048 (Hall 6) will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point.Interoperability is a key focus for Siemens, offering the capa...

Sainsbury's uses NVT's UTP camera video transmission network to secure its distribution centresTrading through hundreds of stores across the UK under the brands Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Sainsbury’s Local, Bells Stores, Jackson’s Stores and JB Beaumont, leading food retailer J.Sainsbury plc strives to provide great products at fair prices, and to exceed customers’ expectations in the supply of healthy, fresh and tasty foods. Meeting the continual demand of supplying its s...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has announced its half-year financial results.  The company reported an increase in product revenues of 48% to £9.18m ($18.6m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2008, with operating profit increasing by 269% to £1.29m ($2.62m).  This follows a similar trend in previous years, where IndigoVision outperformed similar companies in the increasingly important IP Video Security sector.C...

Siemens Building Technologies has been awarded a contract to maintain all the electronic security equipment across London landmark, the Canary Wharf estate.The deal follows a tough competitive tender and will see Siemens take responsibility for the security equipment of all Canary Wharf-managed buildings and infrastructure within the 97-acre site.Siemens is to put in a team of on-the-ground engineers who will manage a multi-faceted security system that includes CCTV, vehicle scanning, road block...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

CCTV surveillance equipment manufacturer TeleEye has won the prestigious Hong Kong Top Brand Award for 2007.  Presented by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council and the Chinese Manufacturers Association, the award is in recognition of the company's outstanding brand identity both in Hong Kong and internationally.  TeleEye was the only international company amongst the finalists to represent original technological development within Hong Kong.The award comes just three months after Te...

Sophisticated equipment from Bosch Security Systems (BSS) is playing a central role in a major security system installation by UK based Sicura Systems Ltd, and its partner Pro Security Ghana Ltd, at the major stadia for the recent Africa Cup of Nations football. The biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was staged at various venues across Ghana in January and February, and wrapped up in the Ghanaian capital Accra with a thrilling...

From February 19th through 20th 2008 German based CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier presented its casino solutions at the World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas, a 2-day international summit dedicated entirely to casino game protection.Dallmeier, the leading global supplier of network-based video surveillance systems for casinos, has been developing and producing comprehensive high-quality solutions for the CCTV/IP industry for over 20 years.  With recorders, cameras, video analysis syste...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the appointment of Lars Paulsson as Regional Director for the Europe, Middle East & Africa region (EMEA).  Paulsson brings more than 15 years of brand strategy and marketing expertise in international roles to Axis to further strengthen the company's EMEA organisation.  Paulsson works out of the Lund office (Sweden) and reports directly to Bodil Sonesson Gallon, Vice President, global sales of Ax...

At IFSEC 2008, IndigoVision will be showing a range of new vandal resistant fixed IP domes.  These are the latest additions to the company's True IP camera family and are designed to work with their integrated end-to-end IP video solution. IndigoVision's new internal and external vandal resistant fixed IP domes are high-end professional CCTV cameras that incorporate a Sony EXview HAD CCD Sensor and the company's class-leading MPEG-4 or H.264 compression, ensuring excellent performance....

MissionThe local police of the Fossanese Municipalities realised the need to implement a video surveillance system to combat petty crime and maintain control over areas that are difficult to monitor with police presence. SolutionSystem Service implemented an IP-Surveillance system based on Axis network cameras.  The system consists of thirty-seven AXIS 221 Network Cameras deployed in various critical areas, and seven AXIS 233D Network Cameras.  All the network cameras were installed in...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it has been selected to provide a video analytics solution for a Texas hospital to ensure 24-hour operation and security at its emergency room.The hospital recently deployed the solution at its emergency room in conjunction with surveillance cameras to alert nursing staff when patients arrive at the entrance or if someone should slip and fall outside the building.  The system automatically...

At IFSEC 2008, JVC Professional Europe will exhibit their latest technologies and most advanced product features, designed to build a more secure business for the future."The IFSEC show is the perfect platform to launch our products as well as to welcome visitors and our partners who will witness the high-quality, flexibility and durability of our new products," says Yash Patel, Executive Director, CCTV Europe at JVC Professional Europe Ltd.The vast range of products on display at IFSE...

One of the UK's largest IT equipment distributors Micro Peripherals, better known simply as Micro-P, recently completed a major upgrade from an analogue-only external Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system to create a comprehensive Internet Protocol (IP)-based surveillance system covering both the inside and external perimeter of its 120,000 square foot distribution centre in Altham, near Accrington, Lancashire.  The result has seen the creation of a security system in and around its wareh...

ADI-GARDINER, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, offers Internet Protocol (IP) training to installers free of charge.  The comprehensive IP course, for which ADI-GARDINER has teamed up with major IP manufacturers Axis Communications and Milestone Systems, gives customers the opportunity to better understand IP security technologies.Recent shifts in the industry and the potential for networked security installations are driving an increased need to understand IP...

Dowshu, the world's leading 32 and 64 channel DVR manufacturer and home of the ICON and iQ CCTV product ranges, is pleased to welcome Les Beverley to the post of Business Account Manager in the UK.  Les joins Dowshu as a result of their rapid growth and brings a wealth of security experience to the company.  He has worked within the CCTV industry for over 15 years in manufacturing for Integral Technologies, in shopping centre security installation for G1 and CCTV distribution for ACAM....

It's in London.  It's one of the most famous world sporting venues.  It holds international events and it's televised. These are just four of the reasons why the Brit Oval can be considered a prime target for troublemakers and why Senior Operating Manager and Safety Officer, Scott Carey, is determined that the cricket ground's security facilities are regularly updated to take advantage of the very latest technology.Scott who has been responsible for security at what is the home of Surr...

Students in the Dallastown Area School District near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are learning their actions speak louder than words.  The district's IT department recently installed video surveillance technology from Bosch Security Systems in the area's high school and middle school.  Now, more than 70 Bosch FlexiDome IP cameras monitor the hallways and cafeterias, and the school district plans to add 50 more cameras to the facilities by the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Using...

As well in excess of 3,000 converged on Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry during IIPSEC week in January, one issue was on everyone's lips: "the need to learn more about networked security and live safety solutions"."Quality time with quality people"With seminar delegate numbers more than doubling since 2007, it's clear that visitors, speakers and exhibitors value IIPSEC as a unique learning experience.  "Offering quality time with quality people has always been our mot...

VIVOTEK has won the "Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2007", awarded by Deloitte, for its remarkable revenue growth rates since 2005.  The ranking lists the top 500 companies in Asia Pacific for the outstanding achievement of fastest rates in annual revenue growth. Owen Chen, the chairman of VIVOTEK, commented: "This prestigious award is an honourable affirmation for VIVOTEK.  This achievement not only demonstrates our excellent capabilities in sales and marketing strate...

Swann Security® , the global leader in "Plug & Play" security monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Faz Colbhie as Channel Manager for the UK and Ireland.  Based in Milton Keynes, Faz will oversee Swann's ever-expanding group of distributors and resellers in both Ireland and the UK.  Faz brings a wealth of experience in distribution, retail and dealer management to Swann's European division.  The addition of Faz to Swann's management te...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has awarded Irish systems integrator Encom its Best Channel Partner in Ireland Award 2007, at its recent partner conference held at Sopwell House, St Albans.  Dublin-based Encom gained expertise in storage and PC deployments, working with the likes of Irish telecoms operator Eircom and data centre provider DEG, before building an IP-Surveillance business unit in 2004.  Since then, Encom has experienced strong growth through...

The Buffalo Athletic Clubs (BAC) are using powerful, easy-to-manage Milestone IP video management software with Axis network cameras for improved security and protection of assets, employees and members.  The system's scalability supports the company's progressive business model for energetic expansion plans.  The BAC (Buffalo Athletic Clubs) is a dynamic chain of seven fitness centres in Buffalo, and the RAC (Rochester Athletic Clubs) is a chain of five locations in Rochester, New Yor...

Network cameras and blade servers from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, have been installed by one of the UK's leading IT equipment distributors, Micro-P.  The distributor recently embarked on an extension and upgrade of its ageing CCTV system following a review of security inside the 120,000 square foot warehouse in Altham, near Accrington, Lancashire.Micro-P has deployed a total of 10 new Axis network cameras and moved 14 existing external CCTV cameras onto a...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, teamed up with leading surveillance lighting manufacturer Raytec to stage a test night at Axis' Hertfordshire headquarters to demonstrate the effectiveness of using network video with infrared or white light LED lighting.Twenty Axis partners attended the Axis/Raytec test night at Axis' UK headquarters close to Hitchin in Hertfordshire on 4th February 2008.  The attendees watched a series of presentations from Axis and Raytec which exp...