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 [...]
Croydon Council installs CCTV in homes
Story link: Croydon Council installs CCTV in homes by Jan Harris
Croydon Council is trialing a controversial scheme to install CCTV cameras in people’s home in order to reduce anti-social behaviour on the streets.
The £1,000 CCTV systems have been installed in two houses so far, but if the trial is successful the council hopes to roll it out further.
The cameras are connected to a laptop [...]
Sony expands network HD camera range
Story link: Sony expands network HD camera range by Jan Harris
Sony Professional Solutions Europe has announced two new, dual-stream network HD cameras, the SNC-CH140 and SNC-DH140, which should be available early next year.
The cameras support H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG compression formats, and deliver excellent picture quality in HD resolution at 30 fps.
The new cameras feature Sony’s Exmor CMOS image sensor, which provide high-quality images even [...]
Stena Line extends Reliance Globalcom’s contract
Story link: Stena Line extends Reliance Globalcom’s contract by Jan Harris
Stena Line’s IT service arm has extended managed network provider, Reliance Globalcom’s contract to manage the distribution of live CCTV footage for the ferry operator.
The contract extension is for two-years and is worth $3.5m to Reliance.
Reliance Globalcom’s integrated MPLS and Ethernet Hybrid network delivers high-bandwidth services to ports in Scandinavia and Poland, allowing real-time CCTV [...]
Business Insight³: CCTV Analytics company launched
Story link: Business Insight³: CCTV Analytics company launched by Jan Harris
Business Insight³ is the brainchild of Glen Higson, a former Managing Director of DVR manufacturer Dowshu Electronics Innovation.
The Preston-based company combines new technologies with existing CCTV technologies to produce ‘Insight Management Reports’.
These reports cover topics such as Customer Behaviour, and Health and Safegy, and the findings are supported with video evidence.
Other areas [...]
802 Global in distribution deal with ACTi
Story link: 802 Global in distribution deal with ACTi by Jan Harris
802 Global, which is based in Aldermaston, Berkshire, is to distribute IP surveillance products from Taiwan-based ACTi Corporation.
ACTi’s range includes IP CCTV cameras, video codecs, network video recorders and management software.
802 Global’s Managing Director, Tim Close, said: “We believe that IP technology is key to delivering high-quality flexible surveillance solutions whilst ensuring the value [...]
NiceVision DVR certified by Network Rail
Story link: NiceVision DVR certified by Network Rail by Jan Harris
The NiceVision Pro Digital Video Recorder from Nice Systems has been certified for use across Network Rail’s UK-wide infrastructure, including CCTV security systems at surface and sub-surface stations.
NiceVision Pro provides high-quality digital recording, and advanced video networking.
It offers video analytic technology which enables operators to detect and quickly respond to security incidents, and [...]
Commell and Y-Cam launch new network Cameras
Story link: Commell and Y-Cam launch new network Cameras by Jan Harris
Taiwan-based Commel has announced the launch of H.264 dual stream HD network cameras.
The cameras are based on the HDTV standard and are ideal for the surveillance of large areas where the detailed identification of either people or objects is required.
The CMI-713 model is suitable for outdoor use or low-light areas, such as highways, [...]
Internet Eyes could be on you!
Story link: Internet Eyes could be on you! by Jan Harris
A businessman has launched Internet Eyes, a service to protect shops from criminals which has caused raised eyebrows among privacy campaigners.
The online service recruits members of the public to monitor CCTV footage of shops over the internet, from the comfort of their own homes, and rewards them with prizes of up to £1,000 for [...]