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 Oncam IPC conceal-mounting 360° IP camera that ensures the security of the passengers at the cruise ship Among the security cameras in the robust Allure of the Seas' surveillance network, there are more than 300  Oncam IP 360° 5-megapixel cameras, many situated in public areas of the ship with multiple entrances, enabling simultaneous monitoring of all those entrances. When Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas' set its voya...

SeeTec 5 is the first video management software to integrate the dome camera SD card functionalityBasler Vision Technologies has teamed with SeeTec to integrate Basler IP Cameras with SeeTec 5 video management software. In addition to Basler's box camera models, SeeTec 5 supports Basler's IP Fixed Dome Cameras and is the first video management software to integrate the dome camera SD card functionality.The built-in microSDHC card slot in Basler IP Fixed Dome Cameras can be used for local fi...

Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technologyPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that Innotech Security Inc, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has produced a full line of security cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology.Based on Seawolf, Innotech Security's customers now have access to cameras with 690 HTVL effective resolution as well as the industry's proven best wide dynamic range. In addition, Seawolf-based...

The STENTOFON / Pelco interface works by linking all cameras, monitors and intercom stationsPelco by Schneider Electric and Zenitel, supplier of the STENTOFON® brand of security communication systems, are announcing the integration of STENTOFON with a wide range of Pelco video security cameras and systems, including the Pelco Endura Video Surveillance System. This integration provides a comprehensive "interactive" security system that allows security personnel to both see and hear...

LTR-100HS is a video archiving recorder FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will showcase its new LTO-5 Video Archiving Recorder, the LTR-100HS, and other new products at the upcoming Government Video Expo 2010, which runs from November 30 to December 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. (Booth 116). Introduced earlier this year, the new recorder supports LTO-5 technology, the latest standard in...

Full Member Status enhances skills and provides marketing opportunities for Independent Security Consultant Honeywell announced that Roger Pike Associates Ltd, a leading independent UK security consultancy, has achieved Full Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme.The Full Member certification recognises the substantial investment made by Roger Pike Associates Ltd in training its staff on Honeywell security products to ensure optimum supp...

Long hours of darkness during winter make properties more vulnerableAs the days are getting shorter and the cold starts settling in, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reminding homeowners of the importance of ensuring that their homes and possessions are protected this winter. Past events have proven that the risk of falling victim of crimes such as burglary increases during the cold season, as long hours of darkness make properties more vulnerable. However, simple and cost-eff...

British comedy was used by Raytec to show how CCTV lighting enhances performance of cameras at nightRaytec's latest viral video marketing campaign certainly got everyone talking. The spoof nature ‘mockumentary' video used typical British comedy to communicate the fundamental need for dedicated CCTV lighting to improve the performance of any security camera during the hours of darkness. Using new media and humour to capture attention and urge people to pass it on, the video received in...

Romania is the largest market for video surveillance equipment in the Balkan StatesA new report from IMS Research, ‘The East Europe and Russia Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment', forecasts strong growth for video surveillance equipment in the Balkan region. This is due to increasing foreign investment and countries with low video surveillance penetration at present, such as Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, beginning to increase the level of spending on physical security....

In the first three quarters, surveillance camera sales increased by 85% to €29.8 millionThe third quarter of 2010 went better than expected for Basler AG. According to preliminary figures, sales and pre-tax earnings were significantly above previous year's levels and beyond the management board's expectations. Group sales for the first three quarters of 2010 were at €38 million, exceeding the previous year's level of €24 million by 58%. Earnings before taxes (EBT) for the group am...

Seawolf chip from PiximPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has become the exclusive, worldwide distributor for Kiwi Semi's KA909A PixMate™, a companion chip for Pixim's latest product offering, Seawolf. By integrating multiple discrete components, the PixMate chip greatly increases the flexibility of system designers to develop compact Seawolf camera modules by further optimising overall cost/performance and manu...

HDcctv-compliant CCTVs, DVRs, IP streamers, monitors, etc are added to the HDcctv Compliant Products ListThe HDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promulgate technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that it has ratified the HDcctv compliance certification programme. The certification programme consists of a suite of standards documents that describe the requirements, methodology, compliance test process and test spec...

WV-SP305 Megapixel Fixed Network Camera, an i -PRO SmartHD productPanasonic System Networks Company of America showcases its expanding line of i -PRO SmartHD products at ASIS 2010, highlighting the ways in which its IP-based technology can transform system functionality, efficiency and reliability at an affordable price. In addition to launching their face detection solutions, Panasonic will also debut its proprietary UniPhier® LSI (Large-Scale Integrated circuit) computer chip, which increa...

Sony's X series cameras are some of the world's smallest HD cameras Sony Professional announced new additions to its X series security camera range, further enhancing its powerful line-up of solutions. At Security Essen 2010 Sony Professional is showcasing five new models from its X series of cameras, as well as its new Plug and Play NSR-S20 recording solution for X series cameras.The latest additions to the X series camera range are compact in size but boast excellent full HD...

It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010In 2010, approximately 10% of Chinese security camera market revenues will come from the sale of network cameras. IMS Research has issued this forecast in the newly published report "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition". It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010. Network s...

The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologieseyewatch GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-resolution intelligent IP video server cameras, presents two newly developed high-tech products for the first time at the Security Exhibition 2010 in Hall 7, Stand 923. The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologies. For the first time this allows to migrate applications to the eyewatch camera platform which were previously reserved fo...

The AutoDome Easy II is an affordable, easy to install PTZ domeBosch Security Systems has published its 2010/ 2011 price list, featuring the full range of security products available to the UK market.The price list includes the most recent additions to Bosch's market-leading camera range including the new Auto Dome Easy II range, the IP200 series internal static dome and the "one type fits all" rugged pan-tilt-zoom camera, the MIC500 Classic. Building on its AutoDome range of sophistic...

  Dedicated Micros bring new Infiniti Thermal surveillance camera to marketDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the Infiniti Thermal, an extremely capable integrated PTZ camera and Thermal Imaging Unit. The unveiling of the Infiniti Thermal marks a significant milestone for Dedicated Micros as the first time it has brought to market thermal imaging in a camera product. The new Infiniti Thermal comprises a standard CCTV camera, Ther...

Richard has enjoyed a long career working in the security industryAMG Systems announces that Richard Hobson has joined the technical support team. Richard brings vast and valuable technical know-how and experience into his new position with AMG. He joins AMG from a position as Product and Technical Manager at CBC UK Ltd., a company well known in the security industry for Computar lenses and the Ganz range of CCTV products.Prior to that, Richard has enjoyed a long career working in the security i...

The new CCTV Archive Management System (AMS) is an IT-based, database-driven, solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that the innovative Archive Management System (AMS) it has developed is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. A contender in the IT Initiative of the Year category, the AMS meets the pressing need to effectively manage video evidence, and Meta data, as the scale of fixed and mobile CCTV solutions being deployed continues to grow.The new Archive...

Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors with frame rates of up to 100 fpsBasler Vision Technologies will present their new generation of extraordinarily light-sensitive IP cameras at the upcoming ASIS tradeshow. The ASIS show is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Centre, USA. Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors and provides frame rates of up to 100 fps, currently making the new Ba...

Smatrix is ideally suited for the joint operation of analogue and IP camerasNew hall, new highlights! During this year's Security, which runs from the 5th to the 8th of October in Essen, Germany, Dallmeier will for the first time be exhibiting in hall 3 (stand 805). The company will present network-based video security technology from one source and ideally adjusted VideoIP solutions for any area, ranging from private homes to international large-scale projects. Special highlights at t...

Chandler has 17 years of experience in the CCTV industryBrickcom has announced the appointment of Robert Chandler as their UK Sales Manager.Chandler brings 17 years of experience in the CCTV industry having worked in a variety of fields across the sector including fire and intruder systems, video recording solutions and IP CCTV products. He joins Brickcom from Aasset security where he held the post of UK Sales and Marketing Manager "We are delighted to welcome Robert into the company,&...

The government has alloted a budget of £600m for Olympic securityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reinforced the important role of the private security industry in securing the London 2012 Olympic Games, following the concerns expressed over event security by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. Speaking at the London Assembly, Johnson cited public sector budget cuts as a main area of concern, and vowed to fight hard to protect the £600m budget for Olympic security. "...

exacq tested the integration between their hybrid server and Arecont Vision's suite of 70+ cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently welcomed a team from exacq Technologies to the new Integration MegaLab testing facility at their Glendale, California headquarters. As a member of Arecont Vision's Technology Partner Programme, exacq was granted access to the MegaLab to test the integration with their popular hybrid server and A...

 The new HD camera range from Sony caters to the growing demand for IP security productsSony Professional has announced the European launch of two new video security cameras to continue broadening the company's extensive HD portfolio. The SNC-DH180 and SNC-DH240 will be on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2010, following the initial unveiling at ISC West in March, and will complete Sony's HD range. Market demand for HD products is growing but until now the...

 AD Group's CCTV also plays a vital role in the new Lola B08/80 HPD racecar with the RML X-PRO Recorder The 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races has started on an extremely positive note for CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton, with the entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - securing a well deserved podium finish for the RML AD Group team in France alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace i...

 Mr. Law's experience will greatly contribute to Lumenera's success in the surveillance industryLumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for surveillance, scientific and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Scott Law to its sales force.Joining Lumenera as Director of Worldwide Sales for security markets, Scott brings over 20 years of experience in sales/business development...

 The Vicon white paper identifies some of the key benefits of megapixel camera technology Vicon has published a white paper, which provides a realistic overview of the benefits and applications for megapixel technology. "There is a significant and growing body of users and integrators who are seriously considering CCTV cameras capable of delivering very high quality images," said Richard Allen-Miles, Vicon's Sales Director for the UK and Ireland. "There is no doubt that megap...

"OnSSI has taken a leading role in expanding interoperability solutions" On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.(OnSSI), the leading supplier of IP video surveillance control and management software, has launched an updated edition of their Camera Pack software. The new Camera Pack, v4.6 is one of the industry's first camera driver packs that is both PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) and ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliant, supporting standards from...