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Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at half the price and none of t...

Altronix also focuses on a host of power solutions for access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is highlighting a host of power solutions for video surveillance, access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection at ISC West 2012. Introductions at the show include eBridge Ethernet Adapters for the transmission of video and data with power...

Within an OnSSI VMS environment, Phoenix RMS-OE manages multiple tiers of storage resources SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with OnSSI and Spectra Logic to deliver the most affordable long-term video retention solution. Visit the OnSSI booth 21049 at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas for a complete demonstration of this integrated solution. Phoenix RSM-OE (OnSSI Extension) is a powerful tool which compliments...

Jurgen Klijn has been appointed as EMEA Senior Vice President for IndigoVision IndigoVision, a leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP video security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jurgen Klijn to its executive team, as Senior Vice President, EMEA. Klijn has been with IndigoVision since 2006, as a sales account manager based in Amsterdam. Over that time, he has built a strong business in the Benelux region. Klijn came to IndigoVision with an established re...

The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems Arecont Vision announced that the company was selected as Milestone Systems' Camera Partner of the Year. The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its dedicated efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems in joint seminars, training programs, industry events, integration solutions, MegaLab certification and other activities.  Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and...

Arecont Vision recorded a 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its financial results Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, continues to post double digit sales growth with its innovative line of megapixel imaging systems. Arecont Vision recorded 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its audited financial results. The company has achieved this growth by its continued focus on devel...

SightLogix CEO to speak on Thermal Imaging on March 29, 2012 during ISC West, Las Vegas John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., will participate in an ISC Premier Education panel discussion on the latest trends in thermal imaging Thursday, March 29th, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The session will also cover infrared and other “night vision” technologies, highlighting trends such as lower pricing that now makes thermal imaging more accessible t...

IndigoVision has continued to focus on product development with a number of significant projects coming to fruition IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half-year financial results. The company reported operating profits up by 14% to a record £1.59m ($2.5m) for the six-month period ending 31 January 2012. When currency fluctuations are factored in, operating profits rose by 25%. IndigoVision continued its strong i...

The event is aimed at CCTV, facility and security managers Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted EMEA recently exhibited at Global MSC Security’s 6th March seminar and exhibition, being held in Bristol in conjunction with Bristol City and South Gloucestershire councils. Focused on the theme of ‘CCTV budget cuts and the riots – how did we adapt?’ the event is aimed at CCTV, Facility and Security Managers. The seminar also marks the last pu...

All the sensors are networked and integrated via StarNet, which serves a local PIDS SMS Senstar Corporation announced recently that it has begun the delivery of a multi-layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) for two new maximum security prisons in Latin America. The core solution for both prisons is built around Senstar's sensors: IntelliFiber fence mounted fiber-optic sensors; Omnitrax buried cable as a covert detection layer between fences; μltraWave mi...

Founder of Geutebruck GmbH, Thomas Geutebrück bids farewell after 40 years of entrepreneurial activity After around 40 years of dynamic entrepreneurial activity Thomas Geutebrück, founder of Geutebruck GmbH bids farewell to his active leadership role. He will continue to offer his extensive knowledge on a consultative basis. There has been careful preparation for this generational change of senior management. Katharina Geutebrück has been a succ...

Bosch Security Systems recently updated its Video Client Software – a Windows PC application for live viewing and playback of network-connected cameras, supplied with all IP cameras from Bosch. The new version of this software, BVC 1.3, is optimised for use in small-to-medium size CCTV installations and supports up to 16 cameras free of charge. This number can be increased to 128 by purchasing additional licenses. The enhanced software also allows the simultaneous, live viewing of up to 40...

Zhorin will be responsible forcreating new growth opportunities for Avigilon in Russia and CIS Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced its continuing global expansion into the fast-growing surveillance market of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with the appointment of Pavel Zhorin, regional sales director. According to IMS Research network video surveillance sales in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, Indi...

Franz-Josef Eberle's objective is the further development of eneo's IP portfolio Through the appointment of Franz-Josef Eberle as the eneo business unit director, Videor E. Hartig GmbH is continuing to promote the autonomy of its own brand within the portfolio. Already during the last year, the Rödermark-based multi-brand distributor has organised its team of employees with responsibility for eneo into a separate department, which until now has been under the provisional...

Opgal signs a reseller agreement with Celte SRL Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, recently announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Celte SRL, a leading Italian distributor that specialises in electronic components for telecommunications, high-tech, industrial and security applications. Opgal provides one of the broadest thermal imaging...

Panasonic's WV-SP509E network surveillance camera had the best performance at the shootout On the 17th of January 2012, under controlled conditions, a variety of CCTV application scenarios and installation environments were recreated at a sales channel event held at Milestone Systems in Denmark.  The participants gauged the performance of four surveillance camera brands and models in four installation and monitoring scenarios. Independent and external industry professiona...

Captain Sir Edward Walter founded what was originally known as the Corps of Commissionaries in 1859 A helmet belonging to Captain Sir Edward Walter has successfully returned to the company he started over 150 years ago. Corps Security is now the proud owner of this precious artefact after bidding at a military auction. Captain Sir Edward Walter (1823-1904), a retired officer of the 8th Hussars, founded what was originally known as the Corps of Commissionaires in 1859 as a way...

Panasonic is taking steps to engage, raise awareness and educate those growing up in a world of challenges Panasonic is well advanced in transforming its global organisation and introducing environmentally sustainable product innovations, bringing hundreds of new eco technologies to the market including; high efficiency heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, energy storage batteries and new fuel cell technology. Since Panasonic was founded in Japan in 1918, the company’s...

Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec™ line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only camera manufacturer that delivers an application-specific embedded fire detection video algorithm that can sense a fire and pr...

Samsung’s new four channel SRD-440 H.264 DVR offers users the convenience of remotely monitoring live or recorded images via an iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone. The SRD-440 is fully compatible with the free Samsung iPOLiS MOBILE app which can be downloaded from iTunes and the Android market. It supersedes the SRD-450 and is likely to be equally popular with installers who are looking to recommend an economically priced recording solution for small retail and office environments, and pa...

The Samsung stand will be packed with interactive product demonstration areas Samsung has announced that its stand in hall 5 at IFSEC 2012 will be dedicated to demonstrating its ability to support installers and system integrators with Smarter Security solutions.  “Smarter Security is primarily about how customers can upgrade from an analogue system to an IP and network based solution in the smartest possible way for their businesses with the help of Samsung,&rdquo...

Milestone managers shared important information on new products, tools, and services in the conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference February 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Two-hundred seventy people attended MIPS from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, system integrators and consultants. A record number of Manufacturer Alliance Partners a...

Mayflex aims to help those who want to know more about converged IP solutions Mayflex is bringing its expertise across electronic security, networking and cabling infrastructure to IFSEC again in 2012, aiming to help those who want to know more about converged IP solutions. To see converged products in action, ranging from cameras, lighting and access control, through to switches, cable and power distribution units, visit Mayflex in Hall 4, Stand C20.  Demonstrating thes...

MicroOLED, a maker of highly power-efficient superior image quality microdisplays for near-to-eye applications, recently introduced a new 5.4 million pixel density 0.61 inch diagonal, low power consumption OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Display) microdisplay on silicon for applications demanding high picture quality, such as professional camera and camcorder equipment, night vision systems and head-mounted displays used in surgery. The ultra-compact 5.4 million-pixel microdisplay with a sub-pix...

  HD cameras will still account for less than 15% of the total American in-car police surveillance camera market in 2015 IMS Research forecasts that despite police department budgets coming under increasing pressure across the USA, the HD (High Definition) camera market onboard police cars is set to grow at over 20% over the next four years. This is just one of the findings from IMS Research's latest report on the mobile video surveillance equipment market. Currently Watc...

  Jim's technical knowledge and sales expertise will benefit new and existing SightLogix customers SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security applications, announces the appointment of Jim Augustine as its new Sales Support Manager for the Western United States and Canada. Mr. Augustine comes to SightLogix with extensive experience in networked systems, security project management, systems integration and sales. "During his br...

PService scans the video network for Dallmeier devices, automatically detects those and displays them in an overview. Recorders and cameras can thus be administered conveniently. The comprehensive functions range from changing IP addresses to updates for camera and recorder software and up to user and rights administration. It is also possible to restart the devices via PService. PService can be used for all Dallmeier network cameras and all Dallmeier recorders as from the fourth generation....

  The Smarter Security Days show how Samsung equipment can help upgrade to an IP solution in the smartest possible way The Samsung Smarter Security Days are intended to give installers and system integrators from both the security industry and IT sector a better understanding of the continuing transition from analogue to IP technology and the influence it is having on the marketplace. "Smarter Security is primarily about how customers can upgrade from an analogue system t...

A single 360 degree camera can quite often offer advantages over PTZ cameras or a larger number of fixed cameras. It is therefore not surprising that they are increasingly being specified for video surveillance projects where there is a need to continuously monitor a wide area such as in a retail store.The latest version of Wavestore's video management software, V5, incorporates de-warping software which enables the recording and display of the fisheye images captured by 360 degree cameras, and...

Plextek, the Cambridge-based business and product innovation consultancy has developed new codecs to address the issue of poor image quality that has become synonymous with many wireless CCTV surveillance systems. Current video surveillance techniques work well over wired networks, but wireless links add noise and latency that standard techniques such as H.264 and JPEG2000 fail to cope with. The result - intermittent and blurred images which make it difficult to identify perpetrators. By working...