Genetec and iView Face Recognition Alerts
Story link: Genetec and iView Face Recognition Alerts by Alan Harten
Technology that allows the automated collection of license plate details, known as License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology is now highly sophisticated and efficient.
It is highly reliable and effective for many kinds of applications including those utilised by local authorities.
Now two major Canadian companies have joined together to create a new integrated system that not [...]
Controlware provides IP CCTV for Runnymede Council
Story link: Controlware provides IP CCTV for Runnymede Council by Jan Harris
Controlware Communications Systems has helped Runnymede Borough Council in its fight against crime by providing the recording system for an IP CCTV surveillance solution.
Controlware worked in partnership with Central Security Systems (CSS) Ltd to install the system, as well as software manufacturers Meyertech.
CSS also maintains the system following installation.
A new control room monitors [...]
Intamac launches security products in Netherlands
Story link: Intamac launches security products in Netherlands by Jan Harris
Intamac Systems Ltd, a Northampton-based specialist in Internet accessed monitoring and control, has entered into a partnership with WoonVeilig in the Netherlands, to launch new broadband home monitoring security products and services.
WoonVeilig’s solution allows consumers and small businesses to remotely monitor their home or business via the Internet and mobile phone.
The wireless security [...]
ABI sees growing market for video surveillance
Story link: ABI sees growing market for video surveillance by Jan Harris
According to a new report by ABI Research, “Video Surveillance Systems”, global spending on video surveillance for transportation markets is expected to increase from $630 million in 2006 to around $2 billion in 2013.
This growth isn’t just down to the use of video surveillance for security reasons, ABI believes that it is being increasingly [...]
Intamac demos home monitoring systems
Story link: Intamac demos home monitoring systems by Jan Harris
Intamac Systems Ltd has demonstrated the fruits of its collaboration with video solutions company Thomson, at the Broadband World Forum in Brussels, Belgium.
Intamac brought its interactive, web-based, home monitoring and control solution to the event.
The new wireless broadband solution can be installed in the home by the user, to provide peace of that [...]
Open AV unveils control software
Story link: Open AV unveils control software by Jan Harris
Open AV Ltd has launched new software which gives users full control over their house, even when they are away from home.
The web based software can be used with integrated CCTV cameras for added home security.
The cameras can be accessed over the internet, from any location, allowing a property to be viewed remotely.
Users [...]
IndigoVision IP-CCTV monitors Hong Kong traffic
Story link: IndigoVision IP-CCTV monitors Hong Kong traffic by Jan Harris
IP-CCTV technology from IndigoVision, an Edinburgh-based manufacturer of IP video solutions, has been used to upgrade Hong Kong’s traffic surveillance system.
Forty-eight cameras from IndigoVision replaced the existing analogue cameras, to create a fully integrated 250 camera hybrid solution with the flexibility to migrate fully to IP Video at a future date.
This has extended [...]
Be Home Monitor Service withdrawn
Story link: Be Home Monitor Service withdrawn by Jan Harris
Internet service provider, Be Unlimited, has informed users of its Be Home Monitor service, that the service will be withdrawn on 18 September.
The Be Home Monitor package includes a networked security camera, browser access to the video feed and MSM updates to a mobile phone.
There is a motion-activated alarm feature, which can alert [...]
BVM announces MP-6010 video capture card
Story link: BVM announces MP-6010 video capture card by Jan Harris
BVM Ltd, a Southampton-based manufacturer of computer products for OEM’s, has extended its range of mini-PCI and PCI form factor cards with the launch of BVM MP-6010.
The new BVM MP-6010 video capture card allows a PC to process and store video feeds from a security or surveillance system. The data can then be analysed [...]
Out of control Johannesburg crime being cut by IP-CCTV
Story link: Out of control Johannesburg crime being cut by IP-CCTV by Alan Harten
IndigoVision’s integrated IP-CCTV solution is being utilized to lower the crime rates in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa. CSS Tactical, a company that provides mobile security patrols, is introducing something new for South Africa by integrating CCTV surveillance with its area patrols.
South Africa’s crime statistics are horrific by any standards, and Johannesburg is often [...]
Dorset Police seek CCTV curtain twitching volunteers
Story link: Dorset Police seek CCTV curtain twitching volunteers by Alan Harten
The Dorset Police force has placed advertisements in local newspapers searching for volunteers who would like to take over the task of watching some of the counties CCTV feeds to relieve overstretched police officers.
The move has met with immediate rebuke from not only civil liberty activists but also other police officials. Dorset Police would like [...]
IndigoVision technology monitors Manchester centre
Story link: IndigoVision technology monitors Manchester centre by Jan Harris
A digital CCTV system from IndigoVision, the IP Video technology company, has been installed in Manchester’s Wythenshawe Shopping Centre, which is owned by St Modwen Properties.
The IP network system, deployed by IndigoVision’s local partner VideoTec Ltd, replaces an existing analogue matrix system.
The system monitors both internal and external retail units, as well as [...]
Dedicated Micros protects school playground
Story link: Dedicated Micros protects school playground by Jan Harris
Security equipment from Dedicated Micros, a Warrington-based CCTV technology company, is helping to safeguard children at Little Aston Primary School in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
The equipment monitors the UK’s first ever interactive playground.
Children playing in the outdoor playground can log onto a computerised system and collect points from the equipment they play on.
The [...]
QED’s Genesis PIR deployed for Rotherham Council
Story link: QED’s Genesis PIR deployed for Rotherham Council by Jan Harris
Yorkshire-based WRS Electronic Security Solutions Ltd recently installed a Genesis passive infra red detector (PIR) system from QED to monitor a 3 building site for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
The Council wanted a cost-effective system which would keep the site secure around the clock.
QED’s Genesis fulfilled this requirement as the wireless system requires no [...]
Scyron & Steria launch multimedia CCTV solutions
Story link: Scyron & Steria launch multimedia CCTV solutions by Alan Harten
Recent information, such as the Metropolitan Police statistic that only 3% of London crimes were solved using CCTV last year, have highlighted the need to improve management and analysis of CCTV footage to support intelligence-led policing.
In response, UK security and surveillance services company, Scyron has announced a strategic partnership with end to end services [...]
Plustek entry-level security system launched
Story link: Plustek entry-level security system launched by Jan Harris
Plustek launched an entry-level security system at the recent IFSEC exhibition in Birmingham.
The Plustek NVR4000 is designed for monitoring smaller offices and businesses such as shops and petrol stations.
The system comprises a network video recorder, which provides Motion Jpeg recordings, and can be used with up to four network cameras.
It connects directly [...]
IndigoVision upgrades Control Centre software
Story link: IndigoVision upgrades Control Centre software by Jan Harris
IndigoVision revealed its upgraded ‘Control Center’ IP Video and alarm management software at the recent IFSEC 2008 show.
Control Center allows local and remote control of any CCTV system, from an entry-level system up to a system with several hundred cameras.
The latest upgrade, Control Center 3.10, provides enhanced alarm handling capabilities designed to help to [...]
EarthCam announces advanced 8 megapixel webcam
Story link: EarthCam announces advanced 8 megapixel webcam by Jan Harris
EarthCam, Inc., a New Jersey, US-based webcam technology specialist, has announced a new webcam, the MegapixelCam Advanced, which combines 8 megapixel high definition and live streaming video.
MegapixelCam Advanced is ideal for monitoring construction projects, and providing site security.
It features a heavy-duty enclosure, maintenance free washer-wiper system and cooling fan, for use in [...]
Intamac announces North American partnership at IFSEC
Story link: Intamac announces North American partnership at IFSEC by Jan Harris
Intamec Systems Ltd, a Northampton based company, is demonstrating a new generation of web home monitoring products at IFSEC 2008, which is being held 12-15 May, at the NEC Birmingham.
The new wireless products alert users to any unexpected entry or event, and allow them to remotely manage and monitor routine events in real-time.
Intamec’s [...]
DIY Video SurveillanceMarket to reach $1 Billion
Story link: DIY Video SurveillanceMarket to reach $1 Billion by Alan Harten
The DIY Video surveillance is driving a new market for security cameras and remote home monitoring systems.
Increasing public awareness is expected to push the market for DIY surveillance cameras to over $1 billion in the next four years.
This represents possible expansion opportunies for broadband operators, semiconductor manufacturers and camera manufacturers, according to MultiMedia [...]