CCTV Software news

Hunger for knowledge - IIPSEC 2008 satisfies the appetite

As well in excess of 3,000 converged on Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry during IIPSEC week in January, one issue was on everyone's lips: "the need to learn more about networked security and live safety solutions"."Quality time with quality people"With seminar delegate numbers more than doubling since 2007, it's clear that visitors, speakers and exhibitors value IIPSEC as a unique learning experience.  "Offering quality time with quality people has always been our mot...

Ronald Watson joins March Networks as Vice President, Commercial, Industrial and Government Sales

March Networks™ is pleased to welcome Ronald Watson to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Commercial, Industrial and Government Sales.Mr. Watson has more than 25 years of experience developing public and private-sector accounts, as well as global sales and support channels, for leading security technology providers.  During his career, he has overseen the security requirements of large enterprise organisations and won global contracts with companies such as B...

ioimage and EVT announce technology partnership to integrate video management software with video analytics

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, and EVT, a provider of video management software, recently announced that they have completed integration of their video security solutions.As a result of this partnership, EVT's open architecture video management software now supports ioimage's intelligent video encoders and IP cameras, enabling existing and new users to seamlessly and cost-effectively incorporate video analytics into their security networks.ioimage's intelligent video encod...

Complus Teltronic to exhibit a new wireless intercom at Parkex 2008

A new wireless intercom solution using the latest in 3G technology for audio and video on-street parking machines will be displayed on the Complus Teltronic stand, No. D31, at this year’s Parkex Exhibition. Other new products on show include Commend's COMVideo software that allows CCTV to be monitored in conjunction with the audio management at one or more control rooms and a new induction loop amplifier system for the hearing impaired, that complies with DDA requirements for use in car pa...

Axis' annual trends survey finds remote monitoring a key benefit for surveillance installers

Market research conducted by Agility PR on behalf of IP-surveillance market leader Axis Communications at the International IP Security Exhibition & Conference (IIPSEC 2008) last month, showed that 77% of respondents saw the ability to monitor images remotely over the network was a key end-user benefit when installing an IP-surveillance system.The industry is also witnessing the impact of the latest technical developments in IP-surveillance:52% of respondents think that improvements in quali...

Genetec appoints OPS as value-added distributor in Australia and New Zealand

OPS will be key in providing in Genetec’s IP physical security solution to the Australia/New Zealand market Genetec, a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry, announced recently the appointment of Open Platform Systems (OPS) Pty Ltd as its value-added distributor in Australia and New Zealand.  The Asian market is considered critical to Genetec's global presence and growth, and the appointment of OPS will be key...

Norbain establishes operation in Benelux

The Norbain Group recently announced the creation of an operation in the Benelux region. The trading companies, called Norbain Nederland BV and Norbain Belgium SA/NV, will provide Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg with the very best levels of service and technical support for which Norbain is renown.Headed up by General Manager Eric Vanseuningen, the operation's head office and distribution centre is based within Breda (NL).  It is anticipated that the 10 person strong team will double in size...

Milestone Integration Platform Symposium illustrates the value of open architecture and announces the 35,000th customer installation

Milestone Systems, leading developer of open platform IP video management software, recently held its bi-annual ‘MIPS' event in Puerto Rico.  Several hundred security industry professionals gathered to learn about the latest in digital surveillance solutions and future strategies.  Network camera manufacturers and integrated software solution partners were honoured with awards, and the company's 35,000th customer installation was celebrated.The Milestone Integration Platform Symp...

Panasonic System Solutions Europe to partner with Ireland’s largest security distributor

Panasonic System Solutions Europe has announced a distribution partnership with Scott & O'Shea, Ireland's largest independent distributor of CCTV.Based in Dublin, Scott & O' Shea has partnered with Panasonic System Solutions Europe to drive the sales of Panasonic products across the whole of Ireland, including the entire range of CCTV products; both analogue and IP, NMStage digital signage software and medical cameras.Craig Wilkinson, Technical Sales Director of Scott and O' Shea, commen...

Optelecom-NKF opens office in Dubai to strengthen focus on Middle East

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP video solutions for security, surveillance, and remote monitoring applications, recently announced it has opened a new regional sales office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.  The opening of the Dubai office underscores the company's success in the Gulf region, establishing key vendor partnerships and participating in marquee projects such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Falcon Highway, Asian Games Qatar, and the Rastanura projec...

EVT signs strategic distribution agreement with leading security distributor in Russia

EVT, a developer of video management software, recently announced that it has received a large license order to deliver its Vertex networked video management and recording software to L.B. DeFence, a Russian subsidiary of Israeli Group L.B., a security systems holding company.  The initial order includes 1,000 licenses for Vertex networked video management software.  The licenses will be used for large-scale surveillance deployments in Russia. EVT signed an exclusive distribution...

New products enhance IndigoVision IP video solution

IndigoVision will be showing for the first time a number of new products and enhancements for its integrated IP video solution at ISC West in Las Vegas, booth #7087.  These will include new additions to its popular IP dome range, a 4-channel transmitter/receiver rack and a major upgrade to its NVR capability.IndigoVision's new internal and external vandal resistant fixed IP domes are high-end professional CCTV cameras that incorporate a Sony EXview HAD CCD Sensor and the company's clas...

European national rail operator places 7-digit order for NICE's digital video surveillance solution

NICE Systems, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions to drive performance, recently announced that is has received a 7-digit order for its digital video surveillance solution from a major European national rail infrastructure operator. The NICE solution will expand the existing implementation of NICE Inform, multi-media command and control solution.  The NiceVision video security solution will be deployed in seven rail s...

EverFocus hosts national sales meeting in California

EverFocus Electronics Corporation kicked off the New Year with its very first National Sales Meeting held in Pasadena, CA, on January 29-30, 2008.  Nothing captures the essence of EverFocus better than the theme of this year's National Sales Meeting: "One Vision, One Focus."   Hosted by Joe Troiano, new Senior Vice President of EverFocus, this event brings together EverFocus Regional Sales Managers and key personnel, and 33 manufacturer's Sales Professionals with area co...

Network digital management software from Sicura Systems exhibited at IIPSEC

Software specialist Sicura Systems exhibited for the first time at IIPSEC 2008, showcasing their DigiFendTM range of network digital management software.On the stand, DigiFend was integrated with Wavesight wireless transmission products and Bosch encoding and decoding products to produce a real-time CCTV & surveillance scenario."At IIPSEC, we welcomed visitors to our stand to see how easy it is to integrate DigiFend software to maximise the efficiency of client infrastructure costs and...

The Duke of Kent visits AD Group

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, paid a visit to CCTV specialist AD Group this morning, Friday 8 February, to officially open the company's Daresbury Park, Warrington, Headquarters building.  The Duke of Kent was accompanied by The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Mr William Bromley Davenport, throughout the event.A number of civic dignitaries were also in attendance including: The Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale, Mr Mike Hall; The Mayor of Halton, Councillor Mr Mike Hodgkinson and Th...

Networked video solution from Verint Systems helps enhance security across major German city's urban railway network

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that German transit operator Deutsche Bahn has selected its NextivaTM Transit solution to enhance the safety of passengers traveling across Hamburg's urban railway network.Hamburg, Germany's second largest city, is home to more than 1.7 million people.  Deutsche Bahn's S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH has six lines and 67 stations with more than 147 kilometres of track, and its 164 three-part vehicles carry 500,000 passengers daily.  The Nextiva solution will...

Pelco DVR and IP solutions now integrated with DSX access control systems

Pelco and DSX Access Systems, Inc. have partnered to provide seamless integration of Pelco advanced digital video recording systems and IP video management software with DSX access control systems.  This collaboration provides a solution for the recording, storing and retrieval of video-based intrusion and access control events, allowing stored and live video from Pelco DX Series digital video recorders or the Endura Network Based Video System to be accessed from within the DSX WinDSX or Wi...

Vigilant appoint Marketing Manager

Hayley Preston has joined Vigilant Technology as Marketing Manager for the UK, Northern Europe and the Middle East.Hayley has extensive experience of the security industry having previously worked for Petards where she had responsibility for the company's marketing activities.  Prior to this, Hayley worked for AssetCo and BAE SYSTEM Land Systems.Commenting on Hayley's appointment, Mark Novak, Vigilant's Commercial Director, said, "We are very pleased that Hayley has joined our team.&nb...

An innovative Milestone driving a digital decade

Milestone Systems, global thought leader and developer of open platform IP video management software, celebrated its tenth year anniversary on February 1st.  Founded in 1998, the company has expanded successfully with high growth rates, as one of the world's innovative drivers of digital video surveillance. When Milestone Systems started in business, few people in the security industry anticipated their role in the coming revolution to move the analogue world to a digital one.  Milesto...

Panasonic technology expert keeps information channel open

Panasonic System Solutions Company, a leader in professional video surveillance solutions, continues their thought leadership and consultative business with end users by offering substantial informational and educational resources via Steve Surfaro, Group Manager and Strategic Technical Liaison.  In high demand as a speaker and educator, Steve brings his tremendous experience and expertise to bear on a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of video surveillance.Steve's schedule of we...

China’s Ministry of Railway selects NICE's IP video security solution for country's first high-speed rail-line

NICE Systems, a leading global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract insight from interactions to drive performance, recently announced that it has a received a follow-on order from the Ministry of Railway (MOR) in China, for its advanced video IP based solution.  The NICE solution was selected following successful implementation on the Qing Zang rail - the railroad connecting Lhasa in Tibet to Germu in Qinghai.  The NICE solution will be used to enhance t...

Milestone expands with new offices and staff to support its growing IP video software business

Milestone Systems, a leading global developer of open platform IP video management software, continues its fast growth by opening new country offices and hiring experienced professionals from both the security and IT industries.Milestone Systems has opened an office in Paris, announcing Jean Charles Barbou as the Country Manager, France.  He comes to Milestone with a stellar track record from working 18 years in the computer and software industry for companies such as Niksun, Tripwire, Axen...

Many new Pelco products displayed at Intersec Middle East 2008

A leader in the manufacture of video security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several exciting new additions to its product line exhibited at the recent Intersec Middle East 2008 show in Dubai.Below is a brief summary of just a few of those new products displayed at the show:The Endura IP Video System offers the reliability, scalability, flexibility and mission-critical performance that customers demand in an enterprise-class IP-based video security system.  Now, Pelco is taking ent...

March Networks announces offer to acquire Cieffe S.p.A.

March Networks, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cieffe S.p.A. and its related company Insignis Technologies S.r.l.Cieffe, based in Milan, Italy, develops high performance IP video surveillance solutions used by enterprise-class organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.  With a reputation for innovative design and advanced functionality, Cieffe's prod...

Axis UK and Ireland partner conference gains record response

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, that staged its annual UK and Ireland partner conference over two days, on 15-16 January 2008 at Sopwell House, St Albans, Hertfordshire, attracted record numbers of partners this year.  A total of 50 installers, integrators and application developer (ADP) partners joined and all Axis UK distributors also attended on the second day.  Partners were treated to a number of presentations including the Axis 2008 Product Inno...

Mirasys expands heavily in central and eastern Europe

Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of video surveillance software for the security industry, has secured a deal with Statoil, the leading gas station chain in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.According to the deal, Statoil will upgrade 46 of its gas stations in the Baltic region to using Mirasys V series video surveillance software.  As Statoil is one of the first gas station chains that switched from analogue to digital security surveillance methods in the Baltic region, the upgrade deal wit...

Milestone to deliver high level Network Video Masterclass at IIPSEC 2008

One of six Masterclass Technical Sessions being delivered at IIPSEC by the industry's leading experts, Milestone Systems will present ‘Megatrends in IP Video' with valuable knowledge for specifying this technology. Delivered by Milestone Systems' Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Eric Fullerton, the session will present how the surveillance industry is becoming digitalized with IP Video as a catalyst.  This evolution is accelerating powerfully, bringing greater efficiency and effecti...

Verint announces the availability of a new information pack and CD to help security consultants make the right choice

Verint Systems Inc. today announced the availability of a new information pack and CD for security consultants across Europe, detailing the Verint NextivaTM portfolio of Networked Video Solutions.The pack comprises a binder with a wealth of information on Verint's Nextiva portfolio of Networked Video Solutions, including technical briefs and white papers, brochures and data sheets, A&E specifications, articles, case studies and contact details for more specific support."We want to ensur...

Verint to deliver break-out seminar at IIPSEC 2008

The session will focus on real-world experience implementing large-scale IP CCTV systems, video analytics and wireless technology.Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimisation and security today announced that it will present a break-out seminar entitled ‘Real-world experience implementing large IP CCTV systems, video content analysis and wireless CCTV' at the 2008 IIPSEC conference, which runs from 29-31 January at Stone...