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Future Fibre Technologies announced recently that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems.  This integration from FFT CAMS™ to Sony’s 5th Generation HD and Full HD cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received. Dr. Jim Katsifolis, CTO of Future Fibre Technologies says, “We are all very excited about this development beca...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipments, introduced a new anti-vandal IP camera FE-200VD (fisheye lens) with extra wide angle view. AirLive FE-200VD is due to its robustness, resistance to damage and weather conditions suitable for installation in public spaces, including outdoor, or in places with a higher degree of risk. AirLive network camera FE-200VD is thanks to its rugged enclosure resistant to mechanical damage and the highest level...

LILIN's IP Bootcamp has been designed to train installers and increase IP video awareness in the market “Fundamentals and IP systems covered, real demonstrations on working products, genuine information on all IP hardware, with no hard sell,” just one of the ways IP Bootcamp was described by participating installers last week. Further comments included, "a very good insight into IP workings and operations, easy going with a touch of humour", "a well presented hands...

Diego Lozano has more than 10 years of experience in the CCTV industry XTS is proud to welcome Diego Lozano as the newest addition to its staff. Mr. Lozano will take over the duties as Sales Director for Mexico, Caribbean, Brazil and Southern Region. As an Industrial Engineer he brings to XTS more than 10 years of experience in CCTV industry, in addition during his more than 25 years of endeavours he has gained knowledge in finance, production, marketing and sales analytical....

HD surveillance footage of Santa Claus was captured during a routine field-testing experience Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, confirmed recently that it has indisputable video evidence of Santa Claus’ existence. The high-definition (HD) surveillance footage, captured by Avigilon during a routine field-testing exercise, shows Santa Claus on the roof of a building in Vancouver, BC. “This is a sig...

Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit Oncam recently announced an integration partnership with Milestone Systems giving customers around the world an interoperable surveillance solution and providing them access to the world’s best, patented 360-degree technology. Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) and has added its client-side de-warping into...

Lightfinder Technology helps to capture detailed images at night in colour without additional lighting Axis Communications AB of Sweden won in the Physical Security category for its Lightfinder technology, which makes it possible for digital cameras to capture detailed images at night—in colour—without additional lighting. Analogue security cameras, by contrast, capture only black-and-white images, which are less useful for identifying culprits. The surveillance...

StopLift's analytic technology works with Axis cameras to detect scan avoidance Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, is working with StopLift, a leading point of sale (POS) analytics developer whose technology is used in Tesco, to clamp down on self-checkout theft in stores across the UK. The busy Christmas shopping period is well underway and stores are packed with shoppers buying gifts and stocking up on festive food and drink. However, with 30% o...

The Alliance-pro is a full featured, H.264 main profile vandal dome camera with support for up to 5 MP resolutions. Designed with the installer in mind, installation is quick-and-easy thanks to the remote motorised zoom and focus (with A1 or A2 lenses), a hinged pivoting shroud, and 3-axis gimbal. This and other IQeye cameras allow for seamless integration with current and future technologies such as exacqVision® Edge which utilises the on-camera SDHC storage to create a low-cost, low-power...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the HD Bullet camera series that captures incredible detail in complete darkness with its built-in adaptive infrared (IR) illumination. Available in outdoor 1 MP, 2 MP, 3 MP and 5 MP resolutions, Avigilon’s HD Bullet cameras can see facial detail two times farther than average bullet cameras. “Being able to identify faces in the dark is a huge advantage when securing your busine...

Moxa announces the release of a new IP dome camera that enables more reliable video surveillance performance in harsh outdoor installations.    Able to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 122°F without a fan or heater, the Moxa VPort P26 outdoor IP dome camera is housed in an exceptionally rugged metal enclosure with IP66 rain/dust protection and an IK10 vandal-resistant dome cover. The camera is designed to withstand impacts of up to 20 joules or approximately the i...

Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group, a business unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., is helping security professionals cost-effectively replace outdated analog CCTV cameras with state-of-the-art IP network video by introducing the new IK-WD04A, a 720p HD mini-dome camera that combines superior value and performance. Available immediately, it is well-suited for high-definition (1280 x 800) indoor monitoring of retail shops, public spaces and businesses. Toshiba IP pr...

The IPD-2220ES is a 2MP/1080P HD IP internal low profile camera that compliments LILIN’s established iMEGAPRO II range. Equipped with a 4.3mm lens, the IPD-2220ES is capable of streaming HD video at up to 30 FPS. Measuring just 105mm in diameter, it provides a small and discreet HD IP solution. Connecting the IPD-2220ES to your IP system is simple. Connect it to the NVR-116 and the installation wizard, WS Discovery, will automatically detect it. WS Discovery works to locate all IP cameras...

Samsung Techwin and Pivot3 will be offering a unified IP video surveillance solution for new and existing clients Samsung Techwin, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced a collaborative partnership with Pivot3 wherein the two companies will offer a unified IP video surveillance solution to new and existing clients. The agreement follows a Pivot3 Series E round of funding led by Samsung Ventures...

Derek Watkins joins Opengear as Director of Sales for EMEA following record growth Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, has appointed Derek Watkins as its new Director of Sales for EMEA following record growth as organisations embrace smarter solutions to reduce overheads through remote management. Watkins brings a proven track record of over 25 years of sales management experience and joins Opengear following a Sales Director role at...

The report mentions the market's worth as $2.6 billion in 2011, an increase of more than 30 percent over 2010 In its fifth edition report on the Chinese video surveillance market, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., estimated that the market was worth $2.6 billion in 2011, an increase of more than 30 percent over 2010. A key driver of this growth was the network security camera market.   City surveillance and transportation are the largest end-user industri...

Channel Vision is pleased to announce the new Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) camera, the 6901, as the latest addition to its line of surveillance solutions. As a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and Vandal Proof camera, it is suitable for high contrast scenes with the ability to show image details between dark and light in the toughest conditions. The 6901 Vandal Proof dome camera uses a high resolution colour 1/3” Colour Sony Super HAD II, producing clear images reaching 700 TV lines. Using Super Wide...

Matt Raban to work closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors Matt Raban has been recruited by Samsung to be Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England. As such he will be working closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors to identify new opportunities for the company’s extensive range of access control and video surveillance solutions. Immediately prior to joining Samsung, Matt performed a business developm...

Avigilon ranked eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was ranked the fastest growing technology company in Canada by the 15th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Awards Program and the eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. This marks the second year that Avigilon ha...

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced a major expansion of the number of compatible peripherals available for its family of Turbo NAS products. The major additions include a Seagate® 2.5-inch 1TB internal SATA hard drive and 2.5-inch 1TB external storage device, two Arkeia® Software 3rd party software apps and seventy network cameras. The newly compatible 2.5" internal SATA hard drive: Seagate® - ST91000640NS (1TB) The newly compatible 2.5" external storage device: Seagate® - Bac...

Sony recently announced its new IPELA ENGINE EX™ cameras, the first range of models based on the IPELA ENGINE advanced signal processing platform and part of Sony’s V Series. The latest models represent a new breed of security cameras designed to deliver advances in dynamic range, frame capture speed and low-light performance for demanding imaging applications, in the mid-to-high level video surveillance marketplace. The six new IPELA ENGINE EX cameras include the fixed-angle SNC-VB...

REP will represent SightLogix thermal camera intrusion detection products in the region SightLogix® has appointed REP Marketing Solutions, Inc., as a manufacturer's representative firm in the Northeast United States for the company's outdoor video analytics security systems. REP Marketing Solutions will represent SightLogix thermal camera intrusion detection products in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island. The rep firm works thr...

SeSys’s Torch Camera is an IP based camera solution that uses mobile/cellular network connectivity to deliver video images to users via an ARC (Alarm Receiving Centre), control room or web browser. With integrated high resolution camera, storage, battery and router the Torch Camera is a self-contained camera system. With ten hours autonomy the Torch Camera can be deployed in minutes and uses mobile networks for remote access to live and recorded video. Not only will users be able to downl...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, announces the certification and validation of Imation’s RDX A8 removable hard disk storage library. This certification provides the compatibility and interoperability between SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM™ video storage management software and Imation’s RDX A8 product line delivering affordable long-term video surveillance retention. Comprehensive testing by SoleraTec on the compatibility a...

The joint solution meets US federal government standards specifying  Personal Identity Verification Tamron USA is pleased to announce that its joint partnership with Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and surveillance markets, in the form of Lumenera's Lu375C camera equipped with Tamron's M12VM412 CCTV lens, has received the award of Federal Information Proc...

The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo 2012 Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), has been recognised by Security Products magazine for its XProtect Smart Client 7 as the ‘Security Software Product of the Year’. The award was presented to Milestone Systems at the ASIS Expo recently held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Security Products 'New Product of the Year Award' honors the outstandin...

The founder members of the Harmony Alliance are Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi The recent Global Security Summit at London's Olympia exhibition centre provided an ideal backdrop for the high profile launch of the Harmony Alliance, a solutions-driven initiative created by four leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers. The Harmony Alliance is looking to bring new thinking to the world of security integration, and product selection,...

Pedro will work closely with installers and distributors to provide pre-sales support in system design Samsung has recruited Pedro Correia to take on the newly created role of UK Pre-Sales Manager. Pedro has worked within the video surveillance industry for seven years. Immediately prior to joining Samsung he was IP Sales Support Executive for CBC Europe and he has also carried out a Sales Engineering role for Indigo Vision. Reporting to Simon Shawley, General Manager, UK an...

Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a leader in fire, life safety and security services, recently announced it will begin offering Sony Electronics’ complete line of professional security video products including the award-winning Sony IPELA Hybrid technology. Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program. “Red Hawk has a solid heritage of customer se...