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UK-based manufacturer Conway Security Products have supplied a large number of their custodial corner-mounted cameras as part of a refurbishment and updating project at a high-security correctional facility in New South Wales. The project called for Conway’s CM230IR, the standard corner-mounted camera, plus the external CM230IR-EX which has been fitted in the individual exercise yards attached to each high-security cell. Both the CM230IR and CM230IR-EX feature a day/night camera with a w...

eBridge makes it possible to use legacy coax infrastructure with the latest IP video surveillance cameras  Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is showcasing its eBridge line of IP over Coax Adapters at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). Altronix eBridge IP over Coax Adapters provide a high-performance and cost-effective solution to transmit IP video and data over coaxial cable for dis...

The EQH 5202 is an HD CCTV indoor box type camera with true day/night capability allowing flexible choices of megapixel manual & DC iris control lenses with C/CS mount. EQH 5202 is the successor model of the HD CCTV box type camera EQH 5200 and offers e.g. an improved dynamic range. The EZH 5242 is an HD CCTV outdoor day/night IR bullet camera in an IP66 vandal-resistant housing, equipped with a 2,8~10mm DC varifocal lens. Designed with 44 IR LEDs, it can capture images at up to 40 metres i...

Hikvision again remains the No.1 worldwide supplier of DVR products Hikvision - the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions - is proud to announce that IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS) has recently declared Hikvision the No.1 global vendor of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in 2011 (Source: IMS Research’s report “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2012 Edition”). Of special note, this...

Margarete Betger will focus on the Easteren Europe sales area Margarete Betger has recently joined Geutebruck as an area sales manager.  Her role is focused on the Eastern European sales area and on strengthening and expanding the Geutebruck partner network there.  A graduate photographic engineer, Ms Betger (34) has 5 years experience in Eastern European sales which she gained with another well-known CCTV supplier.  She therefore brings to the task both a speci...

With built-in IR LEDs, Samsung’s new weatherproof 37x optical PTZ dome camera, the SCP-2370RH,  is capable of capturing high resolution images both during daylight hours and in pitch-black darkness, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring effective 24-hour surveillance, including car parks, industrial estates, petrol forecourts, schools, hospitals and retail parks. With an IP66 weatherproof rating and equipped with a fan and heater, the SCP-2370RH will also be a...

The L-HOT MWIR demonstrator mets system integrators requirements to reduce SWaP in military equipment Sofradir, the number one developer and manufacturer of a key class of infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, demonstrated at Eurosatory, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris, a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly (IDCA) that offers a significantly improved detecti...

The research report categorizes "Home Security Solution Market" on the basis of different technologies ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Home Security Solutions Market - Global Forecast and Analysis 2012 -2017". Security, as such, is becoming a huge market worldwide; mainly due to the rising crime rates in different parts of the world. As a result, the electronic se...

The ACM5504-5-G-I provides a single point of access, monitoring and control for IP security cameras and computers Opengear announced recently that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named the ACM5504-5-G-I Remote Infrastructure Management Gateway the winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Most Innovative IT Hardware category. These prestigious awards from Network Products Guide are the...

The panelists discussed on interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products held a roundtable panel discussion at the recent IFSEC International trade show that examined interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices as part of its security industry education efforts. Led by Editor Mark Rowe of Professional Security Magazine, the panel discussed the marke...

This latest ranking moves Samsung's market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011 In a security camera market estimated by IMS Research to be worth approximately $1.451 billion in 2011, Samsung Techwin America is ranked 2nd in terms of analogue camera market share and 5th in overall camera share. This latest ranking moves Samsung up from the number six overall position it held in 2010, and increases its market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011. A similar boost was seen...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is now taking orders for its new BU Series bullet cameras, C20 Series box cameras and FD Series fixed dome cameras, the company announced today. The trio of analogue camera options is the latest addition to a diverse lineup of Pelco video security solutions. Pelco prides itself on responding to its customers’ needs. “We recognised a need for full-featured, affordable analogue cameras, and we delivered a triple option of high-quality choices”, says B...

With the launch of its DVR 670, Bosch announces the latest member of the Digital Video Recorder 600 Series, a complete video management solution for up to 16 cameras in a single compact unit. The DVR 670 complements this highly successful series by offering real-time recording in 4CIF resolution simultaneously on all channels. Ease-of-use out of the box Very simple to install and operate, the DVR 670 requires no special training and a minimum of maintenance. Once the unit is connected, the use...

Matrox Mura Boards is compatible with Crestron's complete line of control system solutions Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that it has joined the Crestron Integrated Partner Program and is working with the control and automation solutions provider to make Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards compatible across Crestron’s complete line of control system solutions. Through this partnership, AV integrators can now seamlessly integrate a Crestron contro...

SeSys' innovative Torch camera has been deployed in counter terror situations across the globe MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOB...

Warren Associates specialises in security, audio visual, and data communications products Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Associates to represent its video product line for the following territories: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. This change became effective on June 1, 2012. With 35 years of experience, Warren Associates specialises in security, audio visual, and data communicati...

Opgal Optronic Industries announced that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Ngaro Intelligent Solutions. This agreement, which is a key component in Opgal’s European expansion, creates a new breed of security cameras providing unparalleled performance. The result is notable reduced cost and complexity for both perimeter and site security and surveillance. Perfecting its image processing capabilities for 30 years, Opgal’s innovative thermal imaging solutions are recogni...

Anixter and Iomega to bring Iomega's StoreCenter network storage products to the video surveillance market Iomega International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iomega Corporation, an EMC company and a leading innovator in data storage solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs), announced the addition of a new distribution partner, Anixter, a market leader within the video surveillance/security industry, to service video surveillance needs in parts of Europe, Middle E...

Samsung dome cameras meet the internationally accepted KS C 0223 Environment Specification Test Samsung has carried out tests on its external dome cameras to ensure they can withstand exposure to saltwater when they are deployed as part of a Port’s video surveillance system or are used for other security projects located close to the sea. All Samsung SNP and SNV IP network domes, as well as the SCP and SCV analogue models, have successfully met the internationally accep...

Network video cameras can meet many of rail surveillance challenges with their varying functionalities Network video can help provide a solution to the changing CCTV surveillance needs of the rail sector claims Axis Communications, the global leader in network video. Faced with a daily battle against onboard violence and vandalism, rail authorities have an increasing need for surveillance, both onboard trains and at stations, to help protect the safety of their staff and pass...

Dinion HD 1080p uses CMOS-based HD sensor for a sharper picture with a 16:9 image format For its elaborate and innovative product design, the Dinion HD 1080p Day/Night surveillance camera from Bosch Security Systems has been honoured with the red dot award. This is one of the world’s largest and most renowned design competition, which this year attracted over 14,000 submissions from 58 countries – 4,515 products alone in the category ‘product design’. F...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced a new generation of HD cameras. Powered by the individual advanced ISP, the new HD cameras provide enhanced image functionality, including 3D Noise Reduction, Edge Enhancement, High Light Compensation, D-WDR, Defog, and Low Shuttle Speed Control. The series comes with different models, from the standard box CAM2311, the vandal-proof dome CAM4361, to the IP66 bullet CAM3361.  All of them follow Surveon’s high qualit...

While ACTi is going forward with the development of multi-megapixel cameras carrying market leading technologies, another important product line has been released at the same time to satisfy the needs of a large market segment – the budget sensitive projects that have high demand for perfect video evidence, but at the same time expect to have all the other less important features of the camera removed in order to optimise the cost of the project. The newly released simplified TCM-series 1...

ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, has developed the world’s smallest manufactured ImmerVision Enables panomorph lens with 182 by 360 degree field-of-view. This one-of-a-kind megapixel lens designed for consumer electronic applications, measures less than 6mm and can be manufactured by leading lens providers worldwide, offering customers a panoramic view of any environment in the palm of their hand. “This...

Honeywell recently announced the addition of six IP cameras to its existing equIP IP product series. The new true day/night cameras are split into two ranges - 1080p and 720p wide dynamic – with each range incorporating three different models; an indoor only mini dome, a vandal resistant mini dome and a box camera. A core benefit of the new IP cameras is progressive scan video which enables improved detail on moving objects such as faces and car number plates. Furthermore, dual streaming...

Grundig, the German electronics manufacturer, continues to enhance and expand its IP camera range. The complete range now includes domes, vandal-resistant domes, box, bullet and PTZ dome cameras, all with 2 Megapixel, WDR chipsets delivering exceptional image quality. The new, panoramic, fisheye dome comes with an outstanding, 5MP CMOS sensor. Each IP camera has 5 privacy zones with digital noise reduction (DNR) and up to 4  video streams – including 1080p and 720p at 25fps and a BNC...

Grundig, the German electronics manufacturer, has upgraded its analogue DVR firmware to enable even greater, user-friendly functionality. Grundig’s analogue DVRs, launched in 2010, have been well received across Europe. The DVR range offers 8 up to 32 video channels for a broad spectrum of applications. Higher specification models offer real-time, 25fps, D1 simultaneous recording on 16 video channels and support four monitor outputs. Grundig Control Software allows a 128 video channel, 4...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging technology for enterprise security cameras, launched its Nightwolf imaging solution specifically designed for IR-assisted CCTV and IP cameras. Nightwolf eliminates hot spots common to IR cameras with near-field reflective objects in the scene and correctly exposes highlights as well as darker background details simultaneously—an unprecedented capability in the large market for IR-assisted video security cameras. A typical IR-assisted CCD camera at...

Raytec and its products recognised for green standards CCTV Lighting specialists Raytec have recently been awarded ISO 14001 certification for environmentally friendly company practices, including the prevention of pollution and a reduction in general impact on the environment. Now not only are Raytec’s products fundamentally green, but Raytec as a company is green too. ISO 14001 is an international environmental standard which specifies a process for controlling and im...

Axis is number one amongst both IP-based and analogue camera providers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, announces that it has overtaken the number one global manufacturer position for all surveillance cameras – including IP-based and analogue providers – according to the latest IMS Research report*. Since inventing the world’s first IP-based video camera in 1996, Axis has been ranked number one as the recognized surveillan...