IP Cameras

Z3 Technology Introduces Z3Cam-4K H.265 IP-Camera With Integrated Auto Focus Zoom

The Z3Cam-4K is the first 4K video system capable of encoding and streaming 4K H.265/HEVC video with ONVIF integration for easy camera management. The innovative Z3Cam-4K has multiple options for IP transmission. The system can output both H.265/HEVC and H.264 video over IP in 4K resolutions. It can also send a simultaneous HD stream. Camera control can take place remotely with VISCA control commands sent over IP to the Z3Cam-4K from a Comm port on a PC.

Pelco Showcases Strategic Surveillance Solutions At Intersec 2017

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in surveillance and security products and technologies, is showcasing several of its latest solutions designed to address the challenges of vertical markets in the Middle East region at Intersec 2017. From the company?s powerful open platform VMS control and integration platform to explosion-proof HD cameras and new advancements in IP megapixel imaging, visitors to the Pelco booth (Stand #K24, Hall S1) will find the specific solutions they need to best secure their unique environments.

Total Recall Releases New Crimeeye-Rd-2 Unit

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released the CrimeEye-RD-2 rapid deployment portable video surveillance system, the latest in its CrimeEye® line of digital video surveillance solutions. The unique features of the CrimeEye-RD-2 make it a perfect video surveillance solution for marathons, parades, street fairs, concerts, or any other temporary security deployment.

Sunell’s New 2MP H.265 PTZ IP-Camera

Sunell?s has released its brand-new professional IR PTZ camera offering up to 30fps at 2MP with super image quality. The IPS57/21BDR/ZSC30 is Starlight camera and have high resolution video up to 2MP, Smart IR Range 150 meters in night vision, no matter whether in high contrast or in low light environments. Models IPS57/21BDR/ZSC30 are suitable for a wide range of video surveillance applications, including government and industrial buildings, retail environments, airports, railway stations and schools.

DOJ Body-Worn Camera Policy And Implementation Program FY2017

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the FY 2017 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program. This program furthers the Department?s mission by supporting the safe and fair administration of justice.

Hanwha Techwin America Invites End Users To Join Its TAC Force Advisory Council

As part of its ongoing commitment to provide the best possible solutions and services, Hanwha Techwin America is seeking end users to join its Hanwha TAC (Techwin Advisory Committee) Force and serve as key advisors in the company?s product development process.

Avigilon Expands H4 Platform With H4 PTZ Camera Line Featuring Video Analytics

Avigilon Corporation (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security solutions, today announced the expansion of its H4 camera platform with the addition of the H4 PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera line. The new H4 PTZ combines high performance with self-learning video analytics providing users both the versatility, functionality, and intelligence to proactively respond to events as they occur.

Arecont Vision Releases SurroundVideo G5 Mini Panoramic Camera Series

Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has expanded their popular SurroundVideo® panoramic indoor/outdoor camera series with fifth generation models that deliver important new features in a smaller size. These compact SurroundVideo G5 Mini cameras are the latest addition to the ground-breaking SurroundVideo multi-sensor panoramic family. SurroundVideo panoramic cameras provide four integrated lenses in either 180° or 360° configurations. The new SurroundVideo G5 Mini panoramic camera series delivers 12- and 20-megapixel (12 or 20MP) resolution at double the frame rate of previous models. The G5 Mini is also approximately 50% smaller than previous SurroundVideo models.

FLIR Systems Buys Prox Dynamics For $134 million

Sensor developer FLIR Systems announced it has acquired unmanned aerial systems maker Prox Dynamics for $134 million in cash. Based in Oslo, Norway and founded in 2007 by pioneers in nano helicopter technologies, Prox Dynamics develops, manufactures, and distributes aerial sensors that are revolutionarily small, light, and covert surveillance systems. Prox Dynamics’ Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) features their Black Hornet aerial sensor and a hand controller, a system that is pocket sized and hand-launched by a soldier in the field, enabling a significant advantage in situational awareness and mission planning.

Is the World’s Biggest Surveillance Camera Maker Sending Footage to China?

Imagine a world where almost everyone can be tracked, and everything can be seen by cameras linked directly to the Chinese government. The rapid growth of a little known Chinese manufacturer of high-powered surveillance technology has some people concerned that it’s no longer a theory. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, a company controlled by the Chinese government, is now the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance equipment, with internet-enabled cameras installed in more than 100 countries. Capable of capturing sharp images even in fog, rain or darkness, Hikvision claims its most advanced technologies can recognize license plates and tell if a driver is texting while behind the wheel. They can also track individuals with unrivaled “face-tracking” technology and by identifiers such as body metrics, hair color and clothing.

D-Link Vigilance Full HD PoE Dome Network Camera Now Shipping

D-Link unveiled the latest addition to its popular Vigilance series of value-oriented professional surveillance cameras. With crisp Full HD and 3-megapixel video quality, the Vigilance Full HD PoE Dome Network Camera (DCS-4603) delivers detailed surveillance in a variety of lighting conditions. Ideal for installations in hotels, retail locations, restaurants, offices, and schools, the D-Link DCS-4603 can be mounted indoor on walls or ceilings, with a unique 3-axis gimbal to precisely position the lens exactly where it?s needed.

Sony, Bosch Security Partner For Video Security Solutions

The partnership will integrate Sony’s unique imaging technologies, such as high resolution solutions like 4K and terrific light sensitivity, with Bosch’s state-of-the-art video analytics and bitrate management. Bosch’s technology will help interpret data as well as achieve highly efficient bitrates with minimum storage requirements. Their combined technological capabilities in video surveillance will enable the companies to create solutions that deliver optimum image quality in all lighting conditions, in addition to superior video analytics and bitrate performance. Thus, this will set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging.

Oncam Launches New Evolution Stainless Steel Cameras

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced the addition of the Stainless Steel camera model to its Evolution 12 and Evolution 05 camera lines. With this innovative design, the Evolution Stainless Steel camera opens up new possibilities in the more extreme camera applications that require heavy wash-down or exceptional resistance to corrosion.

A Practical Guide To HD-CCTV

Everything you need to know about Analog and Digital HD-CCTV, well practically everything. Understanding the practical difference between CVI, TVI, AHD, SDI, EX/SDI and IP (Megapixel) can be a bit confusing to say the least, so in short we?re going to make it as easy as we can for you. This article will cover everything you need to know about the differences between ANALOG and DIGITAL HD-CCTV systems, how they work, differ in image quality, and how you can upgrade your current system using the appropriate technology to suit your needs and budget.

Hanwha Techwin America Cameras Earn Genetec Stratocast VSaaS Cloud Integration And Certification

Hanwha Techwin America announced that several of its WiseNet III and Wisenet Lite Series cameras have been certified on the Stratocast Cloud Integration for the Genetec Inc. cloud-based video-surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) solution. Building on the two companies? already strong partnership, this seamless integration allows end users to benefit from the combined strengths of the Stratocast cloud-based video surveillance service.

New Illustra IP-Camera Analytics Strengthen Accuracy And Improve Operator Efficiency

Tyco Security Products introduces video intelligence analytics at the edge for Illustra IP-cameras to improve security operations and reduce response time. Illustra now offers its IP-camera customers powerful video intelligence analytics to automatically analyze captured video and alert users of specific motion detected activities. The new intelligence analytics alert operators of key events that need immediate attention for perimeter detection in airports and critical infrastructure and give additional insight to daily operations such as crowd monitoring for retail applications.

NVIDIA And HIKVISION Unveil Smart Binocular Video Recorder

Today, at the “AI+: Perception of the Future, Integrated Development” forum and a new HIKVISION product launch was held in Beijing. During the event, HIKVISION and global industry leader in visual computing NVIDIA® jointly released the latest smart binocular video recorder. Mr. Zhang Jianzhong, NVIDIA?s Global Vice President and General Manager for China, addressed the conference and joined other experts and business leaders in various areas of artificial intelligence (AI) witnessing another milestone of AI in the application of intelligent security hardware and the promotion of smart city construction.

Dahua Announces Integration With Ivideon

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has announced the integration of its IP-cameras to Ivideon cloud service. The integration involves Lite series, ECO Savvy 2.0 series, and Wi-Fi series IP-cameras, which offer 1.3 and 3 megapixels resolution. Eco Savvy 3.0 series and XVR (Penta-brid Video Recorder) are to follow in the coming weeks.

Movidius Strikes Deal With Hikvision To Bring Artificial Intelligence To Intelligent Cameras

Movidius, a developer of embedded machine vision technology, together with leading provider of video-based IoT (Internet of Things) solutions and data operation services Hikvision have announced that Movidius? Myriad 2 Vision Processing Unit (VPU) technology will be powering a new lineup of smart cameras. Among other things, Myriad 2 will be utilized for running cutting-edge Deep Neural Networks in order to perform much higher accuracy video analytics locally.