CCTV Software news

Sony brings you up to speed on the integration of analogue and IP

Rapid innovation has led to the availability of new security products that are based on IP formats and HD technologyWith greater monitoring capabilities than the traditional standard definition analogue products on the market, new security products are transforming video surveillance and record management in this industry. Yet there is reluctance to adopt these new technologies. Concern about the difficulties associated with moving from a traditional analogue to IP-based system, or standard defi...

Milestone Systems outperforms market growth and retains number one global position

  Milestone Systems continues for the fifth year in a row as the world leader for open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems once again stands out as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software, according to the latest IMS Research report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition. The report found that Milestone Systems has retained its top position of the last half decade in similar categories and gained additio...

Large Chinese security company promotes HDcctv standards for security industry

  HDcctv Alliance announces China Security & Surveillance Technology joins as charter voting memberHDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced today that China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc., a leading provider of surveillance technology, has joined the Alliance as the only Charter Voting Member in the People’s Republic of China. The aim of the All...

GE seeks sale of security unit; could fetch $2 Billion

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme increases sales and enhances the sales channel

Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme greatly expands opportunities for the sales channel Panasonic System Solutions is committed to providing a knowledgeable and well-trained sales channel to respond to the growing demand for Panasonic's i-Pro line of IP-based video surveillance technologies. Evidence of that commitment is the tremendous growth of Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Programme, which promotes education and training to resellers to better enable them to design, imp...

Mobotix Group defies global crisis - reports record results in fiscal year 2008/09

Mobotix Group, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in 2008/09Mobotix AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports record results for the fiscal year 2008/09, ending on June 30, 2009.The Mobotix Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in fiscal year 2008/09, resulting in sales of € 44....

ImmerVision Enables 360° with artec technologies in Europe

artec's MULTIEYE® will drive new business with ImmerVision's 360? immersive videoImmerVision, inventor of the panomorph lens and worldwide expert in 360° immersive video technology announced recently that artec technologies has become certified ImmerVision Enables. This certification has a positive impact for European's security/surveillance industry, since along with the ImmerVision panomorph lens, panoramic functionality can be simply added to existing or new analog or IP cam...

CNL appoints US based Chairman Graham Wallis

CNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of ChairmanCNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of Chairman, effective August 10th 2009.Wallis is an industry veteran and one of the most prominent members of the security industry for the last twenty years. Graham has been active across a broad spectrum of senior management roles in the US; notably as President of Dedicated Micros and Javelin Systems, a subsidiary of the Ademco Pittway Cor...

SMC Networks and Artec Technologies join forces to deliver market-leading IP surveillance package

SMC Networks to include Artec´s MULTIEYE® software with IP camera to target professional marketSMC Networks, a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, announced that has signed a preferred product partnership with artec technologies, a specialist manufacturer of high quality video surveillance software, to support expanding sales in its IP cameras and meet growing demand from customers for professional standard IP surveillance solutions in business env...

Thermal imaging seminars from the Infrared Training Center in 2009 / 2010

Advanced training course for integrating FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras into a network FLIR Systems is the world's largest supplier of thermal imaging cameras that are being used for a wide variety of night vision applications. As a market-leading enterprise, we would like to share our specialist product knowledge and technology expertise with our partners and other interested parties. Our training organisation, the Infrared Training Center (ITC), is the world leader in...

Axis publishes interim report January–June 2009

Axis' sales level on each market was essentially unchanged during the second quarter No change in sales trend• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,074 M (931), and to SEK 542 M (494) for the second quarter• Operating profit during the period totalled SEK 93 M (160), and SEK 46 (92) M for the second quarter• Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 92 M (160), and to SEK 46 M (92) for the second quarter• Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 67 M...

Dedicated Micros introduces high performance Hybrid SD Advanced digital video recorder

The hybrid SD Advanced builds on the extensive features of the popular SD Range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is targeting the mid-range CCTV market with its new SD Advanced Hybrid DVR (Digital Video Recorder).The hybrid SD Advanced comes in 32, 16 or 8 channel models and builds on the extensive features of the company's popular SD Range with added capabilities such as IP streaming and recording, front panel local control, VGA main monitor support and the ability to configure the Oracle...

Samsung Techwin expand sales team to Spain and Portugal

Samsung Techwin appoints Miguel Cabeza as Technical Manager and Carlos Gomez Lopez as Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin's professional security division has further expanded its European activities with the recruitment of three experienced professionals to represent the company in Spain and Portugal.Alfonso Castano who has been appointed Business Development Manager has most recently been working as a freelance security consultant but was previously with Panasonic for seven years where he w...

Cooperation with HDS a.s. in Slovakia

artec technologies is now cooperating with HDS a.s. in both Slovakia and the Czech Republicartec technologies is now cooperating with HDS a.s., a leading value added distributor of video surveillance solutions in both Slovakia and the Czech Republic.Its complete systems, technical service, support, and extensive training programs are provided through three offices in both countries. Thru its wide customer base of system integrator, installers and resellers, countless projects in governmenta...

University of Toronto safeguards all at “Festival of Excellence” with Avigilon HD Surveillance System

 Organisers of track and field event deploy Aviglon's security solution to deliver a safe and secure environment In June, 2009, the University of Toronto hosted a world-class track and field meet featuring such renowned international athletes as Usain Bolt and Shawn Chambers, Gold and Silver medalists at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Making the safety and security of spectators and athletes a top priority, U of T deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System including two Avigilon 16 megapixel...

Optelecom-NKF releases second quarter 2009 results

Optelecom-NKF is focusing on their vision, developing leading video security and traffic solutions Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® advanced IP-video network solutions, today announced second quarter 2009 results.Revenues for the second quarter totaled $10.0 million compared to $11.3 million for the same quarter one year earlier.  Revenues increased sequentially from $8.6 million reported in the first quarter this year.The company reported a net loss of $127 th...

Optelecom-NKF and Traficon will present the very first codec integrated with Automatic Incident Detection (AID) technology at ITS Stockholm 2009

 Intelligent IP video networking combined with cutting-edge traffic analyticsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP video surveillance solutions marketed under the brand Siqura®, today announced its partnership with AID expert, Traficon, and Swedish systems integrator, ISG, in presenting the Siqura TrafficServer™ at ITS Stockholm 2009 (September 21-25, 2009). Optelecom-NKF and Traficon initiated their collaboration in 2008 with the intention of developing th...

Optelecom-NKF appoints two prominent executives to the Board of Directors

Optelecom-NKF apponts Sandra K. Bushue and John J. Marcello to the corporate board of directorsOptelecom-NKF, Inc. recently announced the appointment of executives Sandra K. Bushue and John J. Marcello to its corporate board of directors."We are fortunate to have the leadership, expertise, and experience of both Ms. Bushue and Major General Marcello as we continue to advance our goal of building the Company into a premier global provider of advanced IP-video network solutions,&quo...

Intersec Thailand - professional trading forum for the security and safety industry

Intersec Thailand, International Trade Fair for Security and SafetyThe first edition of Intersec Thailand will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre from 2 - 4 November 2010. This biennial event is organised by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd, supported by the Thai government's Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and trade associations including the Asian Professional Security Association - Thailand Chap...

Dedicated Micros finalist in Security Excellence Awards for International Achievement

Dedicated Micros, finalist in the International Achievement category Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards 2009 under the International Achievement category.The award submission, which resulted in Dedicated Micros being shortlisted by the judges, underlined its position as a world leader in the manufacture of CCTV solutions for security applications from megapixel IP cameras to high performance, high definition, record...

Samsung Electronics provides materials to the Tavcom Training Centre

   Workshop Manager Jim Hallet sets up new Samsung Electronics equipment at the Tavcom Training Centre Delegates attending CCTV and Network IP courses at the Tavcom Training Centre will find the wide range of security equipment in the company's electronic workshops has once again been extended and improved after the company received generous support from Samsung Electronics, one of the world's leading manufacturers. Samsung recently donated a valuable selection of di...

artec cooperates with Saven Hitech in Skandinavia

artec technologies AG cooperates with Saven Hitech to intensify its sales activities in Sweden and Norway artec technologies AG from Germany, manufacturer of high-class Soft- and Hardware solutions for video surveillance, intensifies its sales activities in Sweden and Norway with the cooperation with Saven Hitech.The main business segments of Saven Hitech are the construction of server and video surveillance recorder and also the distribution of a large assortment of hard- and software...

CNL integrates IPSecurityCenter with Barco

CNL has integrated its latest software, IPSecurityCenter with the Transform A Controller and Middleware from BarcoCNL, the leading developer of Integrated Situation Management software, has integrated its latest software, IPSecurityCenter with the Transform A Controller and Middleware from Barco, a global leader in control room visualization. The integration of CNL's IPSecurityCenter with Barco's controller offers customers a one-stop shop for a control room management and vizualisation solution...

Redstone recruit Physical Security Specialist

Redstone Converged Solutions has appointed Daniel Solomons as its Physical Security SpecialistRedstone Converged Solutions has appointed Daniel Solomons as its Physical Security Specialist.Daniel, who for the last three years was a Sales Executive for Frontline Security Solutions, will work alongside   Redstone Converged Solutions' Business Development Managers to design and specify IP based electronic security solutions for the company's growing list of clients.Redstone Converged Solu...

Vidient and Milestone collaboration expands market for XProtect™ Analytics

The integrated solution provides customers with a single user interface for receiving, verifying and acting on issuesMilestone Systems, the leading global provider of open platform IP video management software, and Vidient Systems, the technology leader for advanced video analytics, announce the integration of the Vidient SmartCatch solution with the Milestone XProtect™ Analytics framework. The integration with the new functionality of SmartCatch 4.0, the latest release of Vidient's indust...

Samsung Electronics named second best in Greenpeace International's "Guide to Greener Electronics"

Samsung continues to be environmental leader GVI Security today announced that Samsung Electronics has increased its score from 6.9 to 7.1 in the Greenpeace International "Guide to Greener Electronics" by "committing to reduce its absolute emissions of greenhouse gasses, despite growth in the company's sales." GVI Security is the strategic partner of Samsung Electronics throughout the Americas. The company offers the complete Samsung Electronics line of products and integrate...

Overland Storage appoints Jillian Mansolf Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing

Overland Storage, Inc. appointed Jillian Mansolf as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and MarketingOverland Storage, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVRL) recently announced the appointment of Jillian Mansolf as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. In this position, Mansolf will leverage her extensive sales and channel marketing experience to lead the company's global sales and marketing teams."We are extremely pleased to welcome Jillian to our executive team as the head of worldwide sales a...

VIVOTEK and Agent Vi Team partner to produce intelligent surveillance

 VIVOTEK network cameras integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic softwareWith video analytics solutions becoming increasingly important for surveillance applications such as traffic and retailing, VIVOTEK and Agent Video Intelligence Ltd. (Agent Vi) has reached an agreement wherein VIVOTEK network cameras will be integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic software. The integrated solution will enable implementation of Agent Vi's advanced video analytics capabilities on IP...

VIVOTEK IP surveillance Road Show moves on from Vietnam and Malaysia

Visitors of the Road Show enjoyed the informative training and seminarsThe VIVOTEK IP surveillance Road Show in Vietnam and Malaysia has successfully ended in May. People attending the Road Show experienced maximum value from VIVOTEK's latest megapixel solutions, and enjoyed the informative training and seminars, hosted by VIVOTEK's distributors Taitouch in Vietnam and Viewtech in Malaysia.The seminar focused on the advantages of megapixel surveillance. New technologies and products were de...

Samsung Techwin America announces appointment of Julia Morgenstern to management team

Julia Morgenstern, new Marketing Manager, Samsung Techwin America - CCTV DivisionSamsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, today announced that Julia Morgenstern has been hired as the new Marketing Manager to handle all marketing efforts in both North America and Latin America. "With the growth of our CCTV Division and the expansion of our product line, it became necessary to add to our management team to help support our marketing progra...