News Source For The Physical Security Industry

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a four-port Self-Managed Ethernet switch, the CNGE2+2SMS. The switch has two copper TX ports and two Gigabit SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Ethernet ports. These self-managed switches were designed as a simple, yet cost effective solution to allow IP video to be introduced in multiple locations on a ring network topology without the cost and complexity a managed switch requires.

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, is updating its popular AXIS Q1755 and AXIS Q1755-E Network Cameras with Wide Dynamic Range – Dynamic Capture for video with outstanding clarity and sharpness. In addition, AXIS Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E offer HDTV 1080p resolution, improved light sensitivity, day and night functionality and progressive output for exceptional quality images even of fast moving objects. Moreover, the cameras feature excellent CD-quality two-way audio in 48 kHz for high quality recordings and are perfect for audio analytics.

RSI Video Technologies, Inc., announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute it’s Videofied?s next generation of wireless outdoor battery-powered cameras along with the rest of Videofied?s wireless video alarm systems. PSA Security Network is the world?s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America who are responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire and life safety installations.

This is a primer datasheet from Datasat Communications on remote network infrastructure for video surveillance that helps detail a strong IP surveillance network environment. Whether protecting a remote community or remote assets, effective surveillance is required to provide coverage over extended distances and often challenging terrain. Advances in IP traffic management technology allows for surveillance systems to become part of the same enterprise network infrastructure used for all voice and data communication needs.

Russian Railways (Rossiyskie Zheleznye Dorogi or RZhD) owns and operates Russia’s entire railroad system, annually carrying over 1 billion passengers. With over 85,000 Km of track and 1.2 billion tonnes of freight shipped annually, RZhD operates the third largest rail network in the world. RZhD has 12 main lines, many of which provide direct connections to the European and Asian national railway systems including Finland, France, Germany, Poland, China, Mongolia and North Korea.

Toshiba has introduced its new ENV Series embedded network video recorders (NVR) with the ability to access up to 16 IP-cameras and store a maximum of 12TB of video, while supporting input resolutions up to three megapixels. Affordable and simple to operate, these embedded NVRs add a cost effective solution for new or existing IP video networks without sacrificing security – a major concern for owners of smaller systems.

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.

At present, new application requirements for public safety agencies are driving backhaul capacity to greater levels. To meet these requirements, the initiation of dedicated 700MHz LTE spectrum is playing a very important role. Adopting the dynamic 700MHz LTE network coverage allows public safety agencies to accommodate various data intensive applications including video surveillance, high speed internet access, video conferencing and IP voice services. All of these services help ensure that public safety agencies? can enhance their performance, security, and timing/accuracy.

DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: DIRV), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, today announced plans for its body-worn cameras and other security related products to be connected to America’s largest 4G LTE network.

Convenience and simplicity are always the priorities for a project-based site. To have either an instant network connection or a temporary surveillance connection over a harsh environment can be mission critical and one is not allowed to spend too much time and cost waiting for cable deployment. To this end, AirLive is proud to expand its category of wireless networking equipment with the latest AirMax 4GW, a 4G/LTE outdoor gateway with WiFi, which features higher speeds and network sharing, mobility and security, and various management functions.

AvaLAN Wireless, leaders in secure, fail-proof wireless connectivity, announced another completed migration to PCI 3.0 for one of the world largest retailers. Widely publicized security breaches at large national retailers have underscored this issue and the potential costs of failure.

VIVOTEK has announced the launch of a new height measure strip network IP-camera, the CC8130(HS), featuring 1-Megapixel video resolution at 30fps, a 180 degree wide-angle lens and height- strip housing design, allowing the camera to deliver clear images for reliable facial recognition with no dead angles.

This is a research note from Aaron Dale, analyst for Video Surveillance and Blake Kozak, principal analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., providing insight on the recent acquisition of Brivo by Eagle Eye Networks’s Dean Drako.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based, integrated access control, video management and mobile security management systems, announced the introduction of S2 Network Node VR, an intelligent field panel that brings access control and video management to the network edge in a single, compact appliance.

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduces its 2-inch network mini PTZ series cameras to the market. Dahua 2-inch network mini PTZ series supports up to max 25/30fps@1080P, 50/60fps@720P resolution and H.264 and MJPEG dual-streams encoding. The mini PTZ series also feature 4x optical zoom, WDR, weatherproof, vandal-proof, and other functions.

PSA Security Network®, the world?s largest electronic security cooperative, announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: