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DIGIOP moves its headquarters from Texas to IndianapolisWe are pleased to announce that DIGIOP has moved into a new facility to accommodate a growing team and the need for additional space.The DIGIOP Team, which until recently had been based in Houston, Texas, relocated to Indianapolis in order to be closer to an abundance of talented employees with experience in the video security and software field."We are thrilled to locate our headquarters in Indianapolis which in recent years has beco...
8% growth in turnover for Basler Components in 2008Basler Vision Technologies has released its 2008 annual report.At €29.7 million, the Basler Components division (digital industrial cameras) increased its turnover by 8% over the previous year (2007: €27.5 million). This increase was predominantly due to the expansion of Basler's international leadership in the fast-growing Gigabit Ethernet camera segment. Thus in 2008, Basler Components consolidated its number two position in th...
ioimage appoints Zeev Farkash, VP of Global Sales and Customer Services, to the role of CEO ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that Zeev Farkash, VP of Global Sales and Customer Services, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.Mr. Farkash replaces Roni Kass, ioimage's founder and CEO who has taken on the role of President in order to focus more on strategy, corporate vision, long-term growth and enhancing the company's leadersh...
ioimage is expanding into the remote video monitoring market ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced that it is expanding in the remote video monitoring market with new technology partners, monitoring companies and end users, bringing the benefits of ioimage edge appliances with remote setup capabilities to one of the fastest growing sectors in the security industry.ioimage encoders and cameras detect and provide instant visual verification o...
DIGIOP Cares supports Mission 500 We are proud to announce that we are now supporting Mission 500, the security industry's response to children in crisis and part of World Vision.Mission 500 provides food, housing, clean water, education, health and much more to children and families in crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean. At this time, Mission 500 has raised more than $65,000 in donations and currently sponsors 193 children. Mission 500 gives 100% of every donation to the cause.In A...
IFSEC will be the platform for another wave of Gemini developments Bold Communications provides open platform integrated security management solutions for alarm receiving centres and other types of control rooms. The new Gemini software from Bold, already shortlisted for the IFSEC 2009 Integrated Product of the Year award, has been created within the Microsoft .NET platform. The user interface is based on Office 2007 screen styles.Gemini already integrates with a wide range of third party...
Sentry 360 Security, Inc. publicly released its open architecture SDK to the IP Video security industry The point of 360-degree panoramic video is to solve the problem of blind-spots and poor resolution by reducing camera (CCTV) counts and delivering complete situational awareness.Two forms of Sentry 360's SDK have been developed; a high-level and a low-level API. The High level API is designed to work exclusively with Sentry 360 devices. By combining the best megapixel sensor technol...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified three data communication protocols as standards for electronic security devicesThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified three data communication protocols as standards for electronic security devices as part of an effort to improve the ability of the devices to work with each other.Access control, video surveillance and other components of security systems often use communication formats that are incompatible with each ot...
Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its productsAt a time when most manufacturers are increasing prices in order to combat reducing revenues and high import costs, Siemens Building Technologies has taken a more strategic view, which offers direct benefits to its customers. As a result of continually monitoring and evaluating its entire product portfolio Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its products, whilst still providing customers with the choi...
Enterprise system solutions reinforce Risco Group USA's new business initiativeRISCO Group USA, a leading provider of integrated security systems, showed their suite of converged security and building management solutions at ISC West 2009 in support of the company's new initiative. Featured offerings include the company's SynopSYS™ Integrated Site Management Platform; ProSYS™ IP based Security System, the WatchOut™ Reliable Outdoor Detection Solution, and the AGM™&...
American Fibertek displayed enhanced and expanded product suite at ISC West 2009American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI), the security industry's leading independent supplier of transmission solutions for security applications, made a strong showing at ISC West 2009 with enhancements to their V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solution and new fiber optic transmission solutions. Additionally, the company launched its new website that combines expanded functionality and ease of navigation to create a productiv...
Major manufacturers' agreements with OnSSI to deliver enhanced solutions On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions, announces the formation of a number of strategic partnerships that integrate a range of best of breed solutions to deliver even greater value to customers."Our open architecture umbrella enables us to partner with the leading technology providers in the business,"...
Bosch Security Systems is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Allegiant video control system Bosch Security Systems is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Allegiant video control system.The Allegiant Series enables display of video from any camera on any monitor connected to the system. It is ideal for a wide range of applications from small to large, and can be scaled to support upwards of 6,000 cameras, 500 monitors and 120 keyboards. Typical applications include casinos, correct...
Genetec and ObjectVideo integration allows users to enjoy benefits of a more unified platform for analytics and video management ObjectVideo, the leader in intelligent video, and Genetec, the leader in IP security solutions, announced today that Genetec will integrate the ObjectVideo OV Ready™ protocol within its Omnicast video surveillance management solution to interface with ObjectVideo® OnBoard® device partners.OV Ready 1.1 is scheduled for implementation in Genetec's Omnicast...
Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals to add to the contribution to their success in Italy Recognising the massive potential in Italy for its professional security products, Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals.Fabio Andreoni, who has been appointed Country Manager, was previously with Sony where, as Business Development Manager for the Visual Communication division, he has successfully contributed to the development of the Video over...
Nedap will demonstrate Securtity Controller and Invexs series at the IFSEC Birmingham 2009 At the IFSEC, Nedap N.V. Security management will demonstrate the Security Controller. The Security Controller is the world's first generic Security Controller that performs many tasks, which previously had to be allocated to different dedicated systems, only by adding standard software components. The Security Controller eliminates the need for separate dedicated systems for Access Control, CCT...
South London Branch of Security Solutions relocating to brand new purpose-built premises in the Belvedere area of KentTrade distributor of CCTV equipment Security Solutions has announced that its South London branch, operated by parent company Solutions Group (UK) Plc., is relocating to brand new purpose-built premises in the Belvedere area of Kent. The move is scheduled to take place during the first weekend of April, in time for the new unit to be open and operational from Monday 6th Apr...
Controlware announce the appointment of Mark Harraway as UK Country ManagerLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware have appointed Mark Harraway as Country Manager for the UK. Mark brings over 6 years CCTV / IP CCTV and Wireless industry experience to the role and will be responsible for managing UK operations including sales, marketing and technical support.Firmly rooted in both the local and global economies, Controlware provides advanced surveillance solutions that deliver increased perf...
655's Remote Video Response Centre and ARCIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of IP video security solutions has partnered with 655 Limited to provide its UK customers with a remote video monitoring facility. 655's purpose built facility is both a BS 5979 approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and a BS 8418 approved Remote Video Response Centre.655 monitor a number of different IndigoVision sites, including schools, logistics operations and National Trust's Chiswick House. Video is streamed fr...
OnSSI and Milestone have signed an ‘ingredient OEM' (Original Engineering Manufacturer) agreement for open platform IP video management softwareOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and Milestone Systems today announced a partnering agreement between the two market category leaders for open platform IP video management software. OnSSI and Milestone have signed an ‘ingredient OEM' (Original Engineering Manufacturer) agreement, where the Milestone XProtect IP software platfor...
Pelco and Lenel Systems International teamed to create a powerful, integrated access control and video security system Pelco has had a number of their IP-based camera solutions certified by Lenel Systems International for use with OnGuard® security management software and NVR systems by Lenel and is a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.This certification continues to demonstrate the Pelco commitment toward openness, while allowing the company's suite of IP-based camera solution...
The Federal Court of Canada dismiss patent infringement claims against DSC Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. (also known as DSC), the manufacturer and supplier of DSC® home security products in more than 140 countries, today announced that it has prevailed in a major lawsuit involving certain legacy DSC alarm panels. In a lengthy judgment, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed the patent infringement action filed in 2004 by a competitor, Paradox Security Systems Ltd.The Federal Court of...
Avigilon becomes member of Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Avigilon announced that the company's Control Center software received Lenel factory certification for their interface to the OnGuard solution by Lenel. Now a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program, Avigilon is able to offer its customers integration between Avigilon's HD and megapixel video surveillance systems and the OnGuard solution. OnGuard delivers access control, ID credential issuance and management, alarm monito...
Axis Communications, global market leader in the network video market, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009 Axis Communications, global market leader in the network video market, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009. Over the years Sweden-based Axis has built on its strong heritage of excellence in networked hardware products to become the global market leader in IP-based network video surveillance, driving the shift from analogue to IP in this emerging sector that IMS forecasts will grow...
BriefCam raises $2.6M in funding Round led by Aviv Venture Capital and a Group of Industry Professionals BriefCam Ltd. a unique provider of systems for video synopsis and indexing of surveillance camera content, announced today that is has secured a first round of funding totalling US $2.6 million. The funding round was led by Aviv Venture Capital along with a group of professionals, included many from the CCTV surveillance industry, and they were joined by multiple additional investors in Israe...
ADI keeps industry Up-to-Date on Legislation and Technology with new training daysADI Global Distribution, offering training for Access Control, CCTV and Fire, has announced details of its nationwide 2009 training programme for companies operating in the security industry. The range of courses has been specifically developed to help companies learn new skills, train staff effectively, diversify into new markets and stay up-to-date with the latest legislative technological advances.Access C...
DSC launched new look website DSC recently announced the launch of the new all DSC.com at ISC West 2009. Rebuilt from the foundation up, the new DSC.com features intuitive navigation, faster download speed and greater access to technical resources.Now with a more robust technical library, users can quickly and easily find all the tools needed to make their life easier. These include user and installer manuals, the latest software, product descriptions and photography, application notes, solution...
In the new agreement Lenel will private-label OnSSI's video surveillance software, Ocularis, under the name SkyPoint In the new agreement Lenel will private-label OnSSI's video surveillance software, Ocularis, under the name SkyPoint.SkyPoint's intelligent, open-architecture IP video platform offers a simple, intuitive interface for desktop and control room video wall settings. It also offers integration potential with other aspects of security. A further benefit of the platform is that it requ...
Altronix is displaying a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions at ISC WestAs technology evolves to serve the changing needs of integrated video surveillance and security systems, Altronix continues to expand the scope of its product suite with a wealth of new solutions, designed to supply reliable and consistent power with added functionality. At ISC West 2009, Altronix displayed a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions to...
Leading high definition surveillance solution provider expands support for third party IP cameras Avigilon announced that the company's Avigilon Control Center High Definition (HD) surveillance software, recently on show at ISC West, now offers support for industry leading cameras developed by Panasonic, Axis, and Sony. Avigilon has joined the Panasonic Solution Developer Network, the Axis Application Development Partner Network, and the Sony IPELA Security Solutions Affiliate Program...