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Qihan receives HDMI certification from the HDMI international certification company

The certification confirms Qihan HDMI high multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard Qihan, a fast-growing brand in CCTV & IP surveillance, has received the HDMI certificate issued by the HDMI international certification company HDMI Licensing, LLC. According to Qihan, this certification is proof that Qihan HDMI high definition multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard, and its HD storage products with solutions are...

TRI-ED Distribution expands its range of products across North America

TRI-ED promotes four staff members as its regional manager Staying true to its “Build and Buy” growth strategy, TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its product lines and footprint across North America. In response to that growth, TRI-ED has created four new Regional Manager positions and is pleased to announce the promotion of four staff members to these new areas of responsibility. Amanda Hoskins, Regional Manager, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR Mark Migliac...

Oncam appoints industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new Chief Operating Officer

Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....

Premier Electronics Cygnet 2/3-inch camera with scientific CMOS technology

Premier Electronics’ Cygnet 2/3-inch sCMOS camera provides full HD up to 60Hz. Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) technology stands to gain widespread recognition across a broad range of demanding imaging applications, due to its ability to simultaneously deliver extremely low noise, fast frame rates, wide dynamic range, high quantum efficiency, high resolution and a large field of view. The 2.1MP 2/3 inch Scientific CMOS sensor with 5.5µm x 5.5µm pixels enables ultra-sharp image resolut...

Raytec extends VARIO network illuminators with PoE capability and 4 new model sizes

Winner of the ‘2013 IFSEC Best CCTV System of the Year’, Raytec’s range of VARIO network illuminators has now been extended to include PoE capability and 4 new model sizes in both Infra-Red and White-Light. PoE capability allows for a much quicker and more cost effective lighting installation. VARIO IP PoE illuminators can be easily integrated onto an existing network infrastructure, with no local mains connections or special electrical labour required. Operated via integrate...

Oncam announces appointment of Scott Brothers

Scott will be responsible for developing Oncam’s 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors Oncam, the security arm of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that Scott Brothers is joining the company and will be responsible for developing its pioneering 360-degree technology business in the retail and retail/finance sectors. Brothers has been passionate about all things retail since 1996, when he joined Sensormatic as part of its U.K. engin...

PSA Security Network integrates with Xentry Systems Integration to provide enhanced value to end users

As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organisation’s purchasing power PSA Security Network is pleased to announce the addition of Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services to their network of owners. As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organisation’s purchasing power and the resources and technologies of today’s largest a...

IDIS and Maxxess demonstrate powerful video and access control functionality through product integration at IFSEC 2014

The Maxxess and IDIS solution improves productivity, fills security gaps, and enforces compliance with standard operating procedures IDIS and Maxxess showcased powerful video and access control functionality on the IDIS stand at this year’s IFSEC International, in London’s Excel. Offering customers a compelling off-the-shelf security solution, the two companies have joined forces to seamlessly integrate DirectIP™ surveillance into the Maxxess eFusion™ s...

Synectics invests in new Operations Centre in North Lincolnshire to provide global industry-leading support

The purpose-built facility includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing space and dedicated Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) area Synectics has invested in a new 54,000 sq ft operational centre of excellence to provide industry-leading support for its global customer base. The development represents a key milestone in the company’s worldwide growth strategy – further enhancing Synectics’ ability to meet increasing demand for its high value integrated surveillan...

IDIS and Pro-Vision announce strategic alliance and distribution agreement during IFSEC 2014

Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end IDIS DirectIP suite Recently, IDIS and Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, a specialist distributor of CCTV and access control have signed and announced a strategic alliance and distribution agreement during IFSEC International, at London’s ExCel. Under the appointment, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide and support the full end-to-end DirectIP suite, and offer its customers the most comprehensive surve...

Elmdene highlights 5 key aspects for purchasers to ensure fit-for-purpose security solutions

Elmdene estimates you can lose half of the power that goes into a linear PSU simply due to the heat which is being radiated Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the quality and performance of power supply units for security and fire systems. With this in mind, the company is spotlighting five key things that purchasers shou...

Milestone Systems presents its suite of products alongside camera and solution partners at IFSEC 2014

Milestone Systems showcased its newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products at IFSEC 2014 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcased the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR systems at IFSEC International 2014 held in London. A full range of camera partners and solution partners presented at the Milestone booth,...

Hikvision integrates its network security cameras with SRX-PRO software from i3 International

Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance equipment and solutions, announced the integration of its network security cameras with SRX-PRO software from i3 International, an industry leader in IP and Video Analytics technology. By utilising the GiPi (Generic IP Integration) module from i3 International, Hikvision’s network cameras, including the 2-line HD series, DS-2CD7XXX series and DS-2CD8XXX series, are easily integrated with SRX-PRO software. The GiPi search...

Panasonic announces WV-SPN631 and WV-SPN611 network cameras

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced two fixed network cameras based on a new, versatile design. The new, innovative fixed cameras, WV-SPN631 and WV-SPN611, offer simplicity of choice, ease of management and a low total cost of ownership (TCO) as well as the benefits of exceptional video quality and advanced functionality. By attaching various extension units to these high-performance cameras, their versatility increases, allowing them to perform va...

Dahua’s DH-ITC304 3MP intelligent video spot detector wins ITS Golden Lion at ITS 2014

Dahua’s DH-ITC304 can cooperate with the all-in-one camera for parking guidance and card finding systems Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 3.0 megapixel intelligent video spot detector (DH-ITC304) was awarded ITS Golden Lion at ITS 2014; in addition, Dahua Technology, the corporate itself continued to win “China Top 30 ITS Brands” and &ldquo...

Panasonic expands 6-series fixed dome network cameras with new high performance WV-SFV631LT

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced a new addition to 6-series Fixed Dome Network Cameras. Featuring a built-in long focus-type vari-focal lens, the new WV-SFV631LT network camera provides high performance and advanced functionality such as Full HD 1080p at up to 60fps, an industry-leading 133dB wide dynamic range and a minimum illumination of 0.06 lux for colour images. The WV-SFV631LT network camera with long focus-type lens is adjustable automa...

VITEK introduces OBI Technology to ENVI and On Cue camera line ups

VITEK introduces OBI Technology delivering On-Board Intelligence to both the ENVI and On Cue camera line ups! VITEK OBI Technology incorporates Auto Focus Zoom by intelligently tracking motion, then optically zooming in to capture full 2.1 MegaPixel video! The capture window can also be set to any off-centre area enabling zoom on critical points of an overall image. OBI Technology is available in both ENVI IP and On Cue HD SDI formats.

SICNT introduces budget LEITH 303 indoor mini dome camera for shop surveillance

What are the important things in a shop? The stock? The decorations? Or the safety of staff and customers? From owner’s point of view, all of them are important. To protect these, SICNT’s LEITH 303 is a reliable partner for shop’s security. The LEITH 303 is a budget-wise surveillance solution with a built-in CMOS image sensor which provides the affordable quality images anywhere. Adopt the 3 Axis mechanism, this indoor mini-dome camera can rotate its angle of view horizontally...

Hikvision wins Maximum Impact Award in the Digital Recording Systems category of Video Security at ESX 2014

The award reaffirms Hikvision’s commitment to research and development in video surveillance technology Hikvision, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, is proud to be announced as the winner of coveted Maximum Impact Award at the ESX 2014 in the Digital Recording Systems category of Video Security. The company’s ‘plug and play’ NVR (model DS-7716NI-SP/16) was the clear winner in its category. The award reaffirms Hikvision’...

AirLive offers IP video training for System Integrators in Colombia

The main purpose of this meeting was to explain the development and integration of a complete IP surveillance system In Colombia, the IP video surveillance market is growing. As a result, AirLive plans to get more involved in the training for System Integrators and in the supply of unique security solutions. In order to possess the technical skills needed to carry out a surveillance project the Representative of AirLive in Latin America, Adrián Bongioanni, led a trainin...

Geutebruck recognised as a top innovator at the German SME summit

The company's managers always welcome constructive suggestions for change from within the company For more than 20 years, the Top 100 award has signified innovative ability, thirst for knowledge and team spirit. Germany's most successful ideas factories were presented with this coveted accolade on 27 June. During the German Mittelstands-Summit in Essen recently the “Top 100” mentor Ranga Yogeshwar recognised Geutebruck as one of the Top Innovators. Katharina Geuteb...

EOS Innovation releases its "e-vigilante" robot at IFSEC 2014 in London

‘E-vigilante’ has been designed to supplement human surveillance, operating in tandem with an off-site security agent EOS Innovation, an award-winning European start-up that specialises in the design and manufacture of mobile surveillance robots, recently unveiled its ‘e-vigilante’ robot at security industry trade show IFSEC International, which held from 17 to 19 June at the ExCeL convention centre, London. The ‘e-vigilante’ robot is a...

Panasonic announces MK5 in-car video surveillance system

A new Panasonic in-car video surveillance system allows police forces to capture footage through 360º using up to five cameras simultaneously. The MK5, or Arbitrator, is a solution aimed at police forces looking for an efficient way of recording footage whilst on the road. The video processing unit automatically starts recording when triggered by an incident, such as activating flashing lights or the opening of the back door. The system includes up to five freely controllable, full HD vi...

VIVOTEK USA appoints David Liu as its President

David Liu joined VIVOTEK in 2006 and has demonstrated his ability over wide range of leadership positions in the company VIVOTEK recently announced the appointment of David Liu (Yui-Juin Liu) as VIVOTEK USA’s president effective June 30, 2014. Harry Hu, the former President, stepped down for personal reasons and plans to return with his family to Taiwan. “It has been an honour and pleasure to work with our management team and employees for the past 8 years.”...

IndigoVision German team presents benefits of its IP video security solution to exclusive audience in Munich

The audiences were particularly impressed with how easy integration is when using IndigoVision's solution Organised in conjunction with UKTI, IndigoVision's German team demonstrated the benefits of IndigoVision's complete IP video security solution to an exclusive audience in Munich. The event also featured guest speakers including Paul Heardman, British Consul-General for Munich and Markus Groben of Groben Ingenieure GmbH. With topics including best practices for securit...

Tri-Ed to distribute SmartTek’s line of virtual services and CommBadge hardware

Tri-Ed partners with SmartTek to promote its line of virtual services Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, has forged an alliance with SmartTek to promote the SmartTek line of virtual services and distribute SmartTek's CommBadge hardware. SmartTek's cutting-edge mPERS services extend home security beyond the home with Smartphone apps that provide innovative life protection services. Their recently released trio of Smartphone apps are designe...

D-Tools Inc. showcased fully integrated industry standard audio, video, control and security drawing symbols at ESX 2014

Within the D-Tools System Integrator platform, J-STD-710 implementation consists of nine categories of Autodesk® AutoCAD symbols D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced the Company showcased Industry Standard SIA/IAPSC Security Drawing Symbols and J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols at the ESX Conference June 18-20, 2014 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. in D-Tools’ booth #236. Now...

EET Europarts signs distribution agreement with ACTi Corporation

Distribution agreement with ACTi will broaden EET Europarts customer value propsotion within the range of surveillance solutions EET Europarts’ Security division offers not only surveillance cameras and products, but also Video Management Systems and analytic tools to improve customers ROI, and provide numerous business advantages and optimization. With the distribution of ACTi products, EET Europarts will further broaden its customer value proposition within the range o...

Siemens presents paper on how to deliver an intelligent, responsive and adaptable working environment at IFSEC 2014 in London

Tony O’Brien was invited to present a paper at IFSEC 2014 The electronic security and fire safety markets are increasingly demanding technology that will assess and manage critical situations, distribute information and co-ordinate and manage resources. Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions from Siemens Building Technologies was invited to present a paper at IFSEC on 18 June 2014 from 2-2.30pm in the Smart Buildings Theatre that demonstrated how to de...

Sony adds SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602RR bullet cameras to its range of outdoor security applications

Sony Electronics continues to expand its range of outdoor security applications with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras, the SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R. Both IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras come equipped with Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors for exceptional light sensitivity performance, and also feature Sony’s unique Wide Dynamic View-DR technology working together with built-in IR illuminators to capture objects clearly even under severe backlight or highlight conditions, and in very da...

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