Distributors / Systems Integrators

Norbain Provides Sony Ipela E IP-Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 9:22 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: , , , .

11-12-2013 Norbain is now offering customers the new Sony E series IP cameras ideal for entry to mid level applications including retail, education and banking. In addition, two new V series cameras expand the mid-level and high end models. Each member of the E series incorporates improvements in core camera functionality to provide optimal images even in the most challenging security scenarios. The latest advances in view-DR dynamic range enhancing technology deliver detail even when imaging brightly backlit figures. Noise reduction is significantly enhanced and low light sensitivity is tremendously improved to more than twice that of Sony’s previous pace-setting cameras. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. All new models incorporate image stabilisation to reduce camera shake caused by wind and vibrations in mounting platforms, which blur images and wash out details. This new feature automatically compensates for such conditions, ensuring that E series cameras deliver imaging excellence at all times. The 10 new cameras in the E Series offer a comprehensive line-up of fixed, mini dome, vandal-proof mini dome and outdoor, rugged mini dome models. These are designed to be used for everyday video surveillance needs. Each IP camera delivers high performance, unprecedented flexibility and cost-efficiency. Interview of the month […]

There Is Still Value In ScanSource

Posted by dtaitano 10:16 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: , , , .

For some people, ScanSource ( SCSC ) may appear as though its merry days are over, while for others, they believe there is still some significant amount of value left in this leading specialty technology products distributor. In my opinion, both could be right. I cannot dismiss the fact that ScanSource’s business, which spreads across two major segments, Barcode & Security and Communication & Services, could be boosted by various catalysts, such as increased demand for value added products, and the recent reorganization of its business units from geographical to product-based segments, among others. On the other hand, the company’s revenues seem to be slowing, while margins remain low. Additionally, The company’s stock is trading at new all time highs in terms of P/E, which means, unless there is an improvement on earnings, then it is highly unlikely that the shares could rise any further. Additionally, ScanSource’s shares are approaching its multi-year all time highs, achieved when it traded pretty cheap in terms of P/E. ScanSource, The Business As noted, ScanSource operates across two major business segments, the Barcode & Security segment, which focuses on automatic identification and data capture, as well as Point of sale [POS] and electronic physical security technologies. Communications & Services on the other hand, focuses on communication technologies and services, which include voice and data products like voice recognition and call center management, and IP (internet protocol) communication applications among others. However, note that ScanSource is by no means a vendor of any of […]