WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems, announces the new release of the NS1 Video Storage and Management Server, a revolutionary new product geared specifically to the Commercial and Residential Security Dealer market. The highly reliable NS1 delivers quality video performance enhancements, along with security integration capabilities and […]

There are no Federal laws that prohibit hidden video surveillance also known as Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) in public or in the workplace. Most states do not prohibit it either. Only California, New York, and Rhode Island prohibit hidden video cameras in places where people expect complete privacy such as locker rooms, bathrooms and other places where people undress.

In order to maximize system capabilities and avoid potential pitfalls, installers need to have an understanding of the best practices in configuring Ethernet network infrastructure within a video surveillance system.

Point Grey, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, announced the addition of a new 1.3 MP global shutter CMOS to its Chameleon®3 family of USB3 Vision™ cameras. The new Chameleon3 CM3-U3-13Y3 models are based on color and monochrome versions of the ON Semiconductor PYTHON1300, a half-inch global shutter CMOS sensor featuring 1280 x 1024 image resolution.

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, is releasing its next new product for beta testing by the Grandstream Beta Club. Grandstream will be opening applications for this product test of a new NVR from June 30th to July 14th, 2015. To apply for the Grandstream Beta Club, go to
betaclub.grandstream.com. The Grandstream Beta Club has been busy over the last year testing a wide variety of Grandstream products prior to their official product launch to the market.

One of our industry’s top market influencers has suddenly passed away this pass weekend. Frank DeFina, Senior Director, Strategic Sales, at IP-camera manufacturer Hikvision has died. The cause of his death and DeFina?s age were not immediately known.

RichRelevance survey of over 1,000 UK consumers reveals Londoners are most open to digital enhancements to shopping experiences while Yorkshire most ?creeped out.? RichRelevance®, the global leader in omnichannel personalization, today released a new UK study, ?Creepy or Cool? that reveals almost three quarters (72%) of UK consumers find personalization of product recommendations based on purchasing habits a ?cool? capability when shopping.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Video Surveillance – Global Trends, Estimates and Forecasts, 2013-2019 report to their latest offering. Primarily supported by sub-types; Analog Video Surveillance & IP Video Surveillance the Physical Components industry market is worth US$21.4 billion by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 23.57% for the analysis period 2013-2019 respectively.

Are you an industry mover and shaker? Do you —or someone you know— command an audience when they speak on the subject? Do you, or someone you know, have such great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? For example, conference speakers, twitter, bloggers, or the like. Nominate that person for the 2015 Physical Security and Video Surveillance Market Influencer of the year.

Altronix recently appointed Amelia Agromayor to the position of Sales and Marketing Coordinator to assist in managing and supporting the company?s continually expanding marketing, advertising and internal sales-related activities.

OnSSI, the market leader in open architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, announces the appointment of Tech Reps, Inc. as a manufacturer?s representative in Central and Southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that they can now offer the EL door handle from PAC to UK installers.

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China finished a second round integration with QNAP systems, which means, Dahua?s full portfolio of network cameras have proven to integrate well with QNAP surveillance solutions.

ShopperPRO is powered by VideoMining’s recently-announced OmniSensr technology. The all-in-one hardware and software solution is optimized specifically for anonymous shopper tracking and generation of deep in-store behavior analytics. The new sensing platform integrates video, Wi-Fi and beacon technologies. It enables cost-effective deployment of the store panels that generate the core behavior data for ShopperPRO.

LifeSafety Power, Inc. and Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (ECI) have partnered to bring integrated power solutions to the company?s leading line of innovative and customized entrance control lanes. Orion ECI, manufacturer of high-end optical barriers, speed gates, and mechanical turnstiles is making LifeSafety Power?s intelligent networked power solutions an integral part of its entrance control designs.

TeleEye would like to present their award winning mobile DVR, specifically designed for securing the safety of public and transit vehicles applications. The RX538, equipped with TeleEye’s cutting edge technology and a robust design was recognized and awarded the "Best Crime Preventive Product Award" on June 10th 2015 by the Hong Kong Security Association. This […]

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used by Faxaports, The Associated Icelandic Ports, to optimize security, handling cargo and securing ships against immigrant stowaways. Faxaports include Iceland?s main ports for export and import, moving thousands of containers annually to and from international destinations. The majority of all goods imported to the country pass through Faxaports? harbors, and the number of ships are increasing every year.

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced today the appointment of Justin Wheatley as Vice President of Product Management. In this role, Wheatley will ensure Oncam?s products are clearly and strongly defined, understood and represented in the marketplace, as well as developed to meet the evolving needs of customers in a wide variety of markets.

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This is a research note form Blake Kozak, principal analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., discussing the global growth and penetration of electronic locks into the access control industry. Electronic locks have evolved significantly since the 1970s when they were used mostly in hospitality and relied upon holes that were drilled into […]