Milestone Systems announces staff appointments
Story link: Milestone Systems announces staff appointments by Jan Harris

Milestone Systems, the leading open platform company in IP video management software, sustains its forward path by hiring industry experts to strengthen support of its authorized partner network.
2009 proved to be a challenging year for every industry due to the financial downturn, yet a well-managed growth in balance with the times was accomplished by Milestone [...]
Portsmouth University Installs Initsys Merlin ARC software
Story link: Portsmouth University Installs Initsys Merlin ARC software by Jan Harris

The University of Portsmouth is providing a safer and more secure learning environment for its students as a result of installing Initsys Merlin ARC software.
This innovative alarm receiving room software solution was developed by Initsys, Europe’s leading provider of Verified Alarm technology, and has enabled the university to cost-effectively integrate new and existing [...]
Milestone Systems in partnership with Honeywell Security
Story link: Milestone Systems in partnership with Honeywell Security by Jan Harris

Milestone Systems, a leading developer of open platform XProtect IP video management software, announced today it has signed a Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP) agreement with Honeywell.
Milestone will provide XProtect software support for Honeywell’s IP product offerings to fulfill the growing market demand for IP surveillance solutions.
Honeywell is an established leader in the security [...]
Arecont Vision, Milestone and Pivot3 Technology Roadshow
Story link: Arecont Vision, Milestone and Pivot3 Technology Roadshow by Jan Harris

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is teaming up with alliance partners Arecont Vision and Pivot3 for a traveling Technology Road Show to be held across the USA this year.
Arecont Vision is a leading manufacturer of megapixel cameras and Pivot3 produces powerful storage solutions for optimal surveillance systems.
Coupled [...]
Milestone protects Casino Copenhagen with XProtect Corporate
Story link: Milestone protects Casino Copenhagen with XProtect Corporate by Jan Harris

Casino Copenhagen is using a powerful yet flexible surveillance solution based on XProtect™ Corporate from Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software.
In 2009, Casino Copenhagen also took over full control of security monitoring for the Hotel Radisson BLU Scandinavia, adjacent to the casino, where many VIPs stayed during the Copenhagen [...]
Plustek and Axis hold mobile network security and surveillance seminar
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Plustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, will host its third half-day seminar discussing network security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications on Thursday 18th February at University of Birmingham (9am – 1pm).
Improvements in technologies for recording and transmission have opened up several revenue opportunities for mobile video surveillance devices, [...]
Business Insight3 partners with Davantis
Story link: Business Insight3 partners with Davantis by Jan Harris

Business Insight3 (Bi3) have formed an exclusive partnership with Davantis, the leading European manufacturer of analytics and intelligent video systems.
The 2-year deal allows Bi3 to supply Davantis products and software exclusively through the UK and Ireland.
Bi3 have added 2 new units to their range immediately, namely, the SIU (Security Intelligence Unit), a modular [...]
Proxim connects Venezuelan video surveillance network
Story link: Proxim connects Venezuelan video surveillance network by Jan Harris

Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTCQX: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems, today announced that the state of Bolivar, Venezuela has deployed Proxim’s point-to-point wireless technology as part of a large, integrated public safety network in Bolivar City.
The network, which connects both state and local police, the National Guard, state transportation and public [...]
Huntcliff School deploys Mobotix CCTV solution
Story link: Huntcliff School deploys Mobotix CCTV solution by Jan Harris

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems and Dalycom supplier of total business communication solutions and IP converged technology have released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping to protect the safety of students, staff and property at Huntcliff School in North Lincolnshire.
The [...]
TeleWare monitors Forth Road Bridge
Story link: TeleWare monitors Forth Road Bridge by Jan Harris

TeleWare, the leading provider of intelligent communication solutions to businesses and service providers, today announced the deployment of a new service to support motorists using the Forth Road Bridge.
The service is based on TeleWare’s widely adopted Intelligent Connect call management software and provided as a Hosted Service from TeleWare’s highly resilient data centres [...]
German fire station deploys Plustek’s In-Vehicle Video Recorder
Story link: German fire station deploys Plustek’s In-Vehicle Video Recorder by Jan Harris

Plustek Technology Inc., a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer, professional and office imaging devices (including portable scanners, sheetfed/flatbed scanners, wide-format scanners and IP surveillance equipment), is pleased to announce that the Rendsburg Fire Station, Germany, has successfully trialled Plustek’s mobile network video recorder and is now deploying the systems throughout its fleet.
The Rendsburg Fire Station has [...]
Bold enhances Gemini control room software
Story link: Bold enhances Gemini control room software by Jan Harris

In response to the growing number of Gemini integrated security software users and Bold’s philosophy of continual improvement, 2010 sees the launch of a range of new product features and enhancements.
Ease of use remains the fundamental design objective, but now Gemini offers even more features and support for a wider range of third [...]
Genetec Chosen to Secure Melbourne Cricket Grounds
Story link: Genetec Chosen to Secure Melbourne Cricket Grounds by Jan Harris

Genetec announced today that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia has selected and successfully deployed Genetec’s Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solution to protect the historic sporting venue and the 100,000 sports enthusiasts who visit the stadium on a regular basis.
With a circumference of 1.2 km, the MCG is [...]
EyeSpy 247 Launches ‘Plug-n-Play’ Internet Security Cameras
Story link: EyeSpy 247 Launches ‘Plug-n-Play’ Internet Security Cameras by Jan Harris

EyeSpy 247, a leading provider of cost-effective IP network cameras and monitoring solutions for home and business security, today announced the launch of its brand new and unique EyeSpy247F+ and EyeSpy247ptz cameras.
They also come ready equipped with an exclusive online monitoring, recording and alerts platform that includes video recording, email/SMS intruder alerts, and more [...]
Milestone Systems supports emerging standards for network cameras
Story link: Milestone Systems supports emerging standards for network cameras by Jan Harris

Milestone Systems has released its Device Pack version 4.6 announcing that XProtect™ solutions support network cameras from a number of manufacturers now offering hardware that is compliant with the new industry standards from ONVIF and PSIA.
With the release of Device Pack 4.6, Milestone becomes the first VMS (Video Management Software) company to provide drivers that [...]
Nio Security Announces CEO Appointment
Story link: Nio Security Announces CEO Appointment by Jan Harris

Nio® Security, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. Espen Brodin as CEO in accordance with company bylaws.
Previously serving as acting CEO and a long-standing Board member as well as Chairman of the Board, Dr. Brodin will now apply his proven management skills to Nio in a direct role to bring new value [...]
Erste Bank uses Milestone IP video platform
Story link: Erste Bank uses Milestone IP video platform by Jan Harris

Erste Bank Ukraine with 139 branches has installed a security system using Milestone XProtect IP video management software to manage over 1,000 network surveillance cameras from a mix of hardware manufacturers.
JSC Erste Bank was founded in 2006, after Erste Group (one of the leading financial institutions with 190 years of experience in Central and [...]
Royal Canadian Mounted Police select Genetec’s Omnicast
Story link: Royal Canadian Mounted Police select Genetec’s Omnicast by Jan Harris

Genetec announced today that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have selected Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video surveillance solution, as the managing platform for the perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Omnicast is intended to be used in conjunction with other state-of-the-art security technology to secure several official [...]
Videor offers FLIR thermal cameras
Story link: Videor offers FLIR thermal cameras by Jan Harris

Videor UK has now started distributing thermal cameras for CCTV applications, from US-based FLIR.
Phil Wilkinson, Videor UK General Manager, said: “We are proud to offer the full range of thermal imaging products from the world’s leader in the infrared technology segment.
“Videor customers now benefit from FLIR’s 50 years of experience in the development [...]
802 Global Launches Samix Camera System
Story link: 802 Global Launches Samix Camera System by Jan Harris

802 Global’s wireless Samix Camera is designed to be worn on the body to deliver real-time video to remote units.
The system, which is ideal for use by emergency personnel such as fire and rescue, comprises a COFDM Video Transmitter (CVT) and COFDM Video Receiver (CVR) unit.
Images are relayed directly from the CVT directly to [...]