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Retail Security: A Complex Sale
As many security integrators are aware, the retail security market has experienced a pretty dramatic shift in the past decade, which makes selling to this huge market a trickier proposition. Retail security departments that are dominated by decision makers from the loss prevention side of the equation are dwindling. Analog cameras are reaching their end […]
Branford CT Neighbor Dispute Centers On Property Line, Surveillance Camera
Kamran Farid, owner of the home on the right, is taking the owners of the home on the left (Bob and Michelle DiLieto) to court, alleging the couple’s fence is encroaching on his property. The common property dispute has a twist — the DiLietos are accusing Farid of illegal surveillance, arguing that the camera (mounted […]
Peru To Install New Security Cameras At Machu Picchu
Peru’s government plans to install a number of security cameras at the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, in an attempt to crack down on streaking tourists at the site, daily Correo reported. Ricardo Ruiz, Cusco’s regional director for culture, said that 12 high-definition security cameras will be installed at the ancient ruins in order […]
D-Link Introduces New Compact Indoor Pan/Tilt And Fixed Dome Cameras
D-Link Systems, Inc., the networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, announced two new IP surveillance dome cameras – the HD Mini Dome Network Camera (DCS-6004L) and the Full HD Mini Pan and Tilt Dome Network Camera (DCS-5615). The DCS-6004L is a mydlink™ -enabled camera featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE) and […]
Los Gatos Police Say Downtown Crime Decreased In 2013
Crime in downtown Los Gatos decreased from 2012 to 2013, from 81 to 63 reported incidents. Police shared these statistics with merchants at a March 20 safety meeting that was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The downtown reporting area goes well beyond Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street. Police noted that it encompasses the […]
High-Tech ?Peeping Toms? Spy On Women, Children
Piping & Core Driller Location: New York NY 10017 US Category: Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Degrees Required: 4 Year Degree Employment Type: Full-Time Manages Others: No Requirements: MUST HAVE A CAR A college or technical school degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or Engineering preferred. Minimum one-year technical degree or equivalent from college or technical school AND 2-4 years related experience. Proficiency in a broad range of CCTV and Access Control products and security architecture. Direct field technicians in installation of cabling and device set up and wiring Ability to work with power tools and ladders. Relevant experience either through employment or personal use/activities. Proficiency in Network architecture and protocols, database management, and fiber optics. Electrical expertise including knowledge of digital electronics, AC & DC circuits and understanding of parallel and series resistor circuits and there effects SKILLS: Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly learn to use new software tools, with respect to (NVMS) Network Video Management Systems. Effective verbal and written communications skills. Team player – ability to work well in a close employee/support environment. Must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with constant changes. Must be comfortable with travel, sometimes on short notice, and occasional after-hours support requirements. EOE Requirements: The Technician will complete installations of Video surveillance and Access Control systems. The incumbent needs to be versed in running Cat6 and 18 gauge wiring, along with running all types of conduit through concrete walls of residential buildings to enclose the […]
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Dozens Of Cameras Add To Security In Government Building
Dozens of cameras add to security in government building Dozens of cameras add to security in government building Somebody’s eyes are watching you daily, with 70-plus cameras in the Butler County Government Services Building. Most expect to be watched when entering the court wing on the second floor and walking through the metal detector, but cameras are pointed at all public areas on all floors, according to county officials. Nestled in an undisclosed location is security personnel watching over banks of monitors. “It is to keep people safe,” said Chief Deputy Anthony Dwyer of the sheriff’s office. “We have a lot of foot traffic throughout the building from people in emotionally charged situations.” The original system, installed in the building in 1999, recently received an upgrade. Dwyer said the clarity of the camera’s images has improved as well as the positioning of cameras and monitors. Elected office holders can also opt to install a camera system in non-public areas. Auditor Roger Reynolds, Recorder Danny Crank, Coroner Dr. Lisa Mannix and Prosecutor Michael Gmoser and County Administrator Charles Young said no additional cameras are installed in their offices, but all said they have additional security measures. In the treasurer’s office where plenty of money is received, seven cameras are operational, according to Treasurer Nancy Nix. “It does come in handy,” Nix said, noting an innocent mistake between an employee and a taxpayer using cash to pay taxes was recently discovered by reviewing security camera tapes. “We could tell which taxpayer […]
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AVer Surveillance Products Receives Five Taiwan Excellence Awards
Source: AVer | Date: 12/27/2013 Related tags: AVer , IP cameras , NVR AVer , an international provider of presentation and education solutions, security surveillance solutions and video conferencing solutions, entered 5 surveillance products and amassed an unprecedented 5 awards for the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Awards 2014 against a field of tough competitors. Winning security and surveillance products include: 2 Rugged Series IP cameras FV3028-RTM and FB3028-RT2, the FX3000-R box IP camera as well as 2 NVRs – E5016 pure NVR and E5016H hybrid NVR. “Due to AVer’s superior design capability and the reliable quality we have been awarded 34 Taiwan Excellence Awards in total. We greatly appreciate our customers’ feedback, which is our motivation and inspiration in our continuous pursuit of excellence,”says Andy His, President at Aver. AVer’s surveillance products took home 5 awards really confirming that AVer does offer decent solutions when it comes to security. The Rugged Series IP cameras (network cameras) FV3028-RTM and FB3028-RT2, with their robust housing achieving an IP68 rating for dust and water proofing and their protection against extreme temperatures, as well as the 3-megapixel FX3000-R box camera, with its ability to deal with intense glare or backlighting, continued on from AVer’s strong performance last year by receiving this award. AVer has a strong record with network recorders at the Taiwan Excellence Awards , and the 16 Channel E5016 pure NVR and E5016H hybrid NVR, providing excellent image quality and stability, ideally suited for banks, shopping malls or other public places also […]
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New Generation 960H Cams: Looks Better, Works Better, And Less Noisy
Source: Alf Chang | Date: 12/11/2013 Related tags: 960H solution , Cameras , SONY , Next Chip , R&D When the first 960H cameras were introduced, problems with displays and DVR decoders led critics to dismiss the technology as a fad. However, with chipmakers like Sony and Nextchip investing heavily in R&D, as well as hard work from China, Korea and Taiwan manufacturers, 960H has improved significantly. In contrast to the D1(720×480@30fps) resolution of older analog signals, the new batch of 960H products not only improve on image quality, they also feature WDR, higher SNR and better color reproduction. Three Major Leaps The new generation of 960H products improves in three areas: digital noise reduction, wide dynamic range and color reproduction. Digital Noise Reduction The new DSPs provide higher performance, allowing camera manufacturers to develop cameras that produce resolutions higher than 700TVL. Furthermore, the new processors enable more effective digital noise reduction through 2D and 3D noise processing, raising the SNR higher than 52dB. Wide Dynamic Range Newer 960H cameras also feature better WDR performance. Cameras powered by Sony’s Effio-V can capture clear images even in environments with high-contrast lighting or backlight situations. The new 960H cameras’ better backlight compensation and effective exposure result in better WDR performance with or without image enhancements. Color Reproduction Color reproduction is a strong advantage for 960H cameras. Sony, Pixelplus and Nextchip introduced DSPs that improve image sensors’ color performance and reproduction even further. To see the latest advancements in 960H video surveillance […]
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Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix And Mirasys Geospatial Mapping To Launch At FinnSec 2013
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 02:00 EST Mirasys Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of open platform Video Management Solutions, will launch the Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix and Mirasys Geospatial Mapping applications at the FinnSec 2013 fair. Designed for the need of large surveillance systems, Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix and Mirasys Geospatial Mapping make it vastly easier to design and run large scale security centers. Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix allows large scale video surveillance systems to use a multitude of monitors arranged in a synchronized matrix. The monitors managed via Mirasys operator console can be used to view thousands of static and dome cameras, camera tours, IP cameras, analog cameras, I/O devices and virtual cameras in an adaptable and user-friendly environment. Mirasys Agile Virtual Matrix is a powerful and easy-to-use solution for intelligent video surveillance of corporate networks, industrial processes, commercial centers, and multi-office environments – both locally as well as remotely. Mirasys Geospatial Mapping Mirasys has developed a new service to enhance and complement situational awareness systems such as maps in Mirasys VMS. This application allows for easy management of e.g. large-scale video surveillance systems with the help of multi-level maps and CAD pictures – also when the surveillance is done remotely. All administration is done within the system: coordinates and reference data relating to maintenance can be defined for all components of the surveillance system, monitors can be arranged, and layouts can be customized separately for each monitor. This makes their maintenance a lot […]
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Integrators Get A Sales Edge With Edge Storage
YARMOUTH, Maine—Steve Gorski has experienced some déjà vu at recent trade shows. As GM Americas for Mobotix, a network camera company that takes a decentralized approach to storage, Gorski has been evangelizing the benefits of storage onboard the camera for a while. Now, he finds that he’s not alone in talking about the benefits of storage on the edge. While each manufacturer’s approach is different, in the past couple of years several video companies have come out with camera offerings that include edge video storage. “Storage on the edge makes a lot of sense,” Gorski said. “It’s been interesting to watch more and more manufacturers decide to do this. … Off the top of my head I can think of three or four.” All Mobotix cameras come with megapixel storage onboard, which isn’t the case with other manufacturers. And the actual onboard storage is only part of Mobotix’s decentralized approach. “If you need more, we have NAS [network attached storage] options,” he said. One of the reasons other manufacturers have started to offer storage on the edge is because of rapidly increasing capacity. Today, you can store “five days of full frame rate recording of high definition video on a … $40 64-gig SD card,” said Fredrik Nilsson, GM Americas for network video manufacturer Axis Communications. Looking ahead, Nilsson surmised that in 2015, that same $40 SD card will be able to hold 30 days of video, in 2018 it will store three months and ten years from now […]
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TOTUS Outdoor Lighting Based Security Featured At Secured Cities 2013
TOTUS Solutions, the award winning leader in outdoor lighting based security platforms, will be featured during Secured Cities 2013, the premier conference in urban security for municipalities, university and healthcare campuses, and transit organizations. Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 12, 2013 TOTUS Solutions , the award winning leader in outdoor lighting based security platforms, will be featured during Secured Cities 2013, the premier conference in urban security for municipalities, university and healthcare campuses, and transit organizations. “Increased security challenges for outdoor campus applications are a growing concern for schools, universities and healthcare facilities, and public transportation. TOTUS Security Platforms™ are designed for deployment at vehicular and pedestrian entrances and exits, areas of higher traffic activity, emergency communication locations, attendant booths, bus stops and transit stations. Our unique technology extends the presence of security personnel by engaging individuals with audio messages and visual warnings. Optimized lighting, 360-degree IP video surveillance, real-time emergency communications, and quick response are the important steps in enhancing campus and public transit safety.” said Gregory G. Williams, President and CEO, TOTUS Solutions. The TOTUS Security Platforms™ combine optimized LED lighting, complete megapixel IP 360? video surveillance, multi-day media storage and communications in one simple, fully integrated system. These purpose-built security platforms are designed to turn video surveillance from a passive system that must be constantly monitored, to an Active Deterrence™ that takes action on its own. The actions can be any combination of lighting events, sounds, stored video, emails, or other communications means when motion is detected […]
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Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance In Colina, Chile
Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance in Colina, Chile – Located just 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) from the country’s capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative Axxon Next video management software – AxxonSoft.com Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance in Colina, Chile NewswireToday – /newswire/ – Colina, Chile, 2013/10/30 – Located just 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) from the country’s capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative Axxon Next video management software – AxxonSoft.com . Rank or share this free Newswire Press Release Distribution content. Join the network! Learn How! Your Banner Ad Here instead – Showing along with ALL Articles covering Audio/Video Equip./Surveillance Announcements The surveillance system was installed at the initiative and with the approval of the city government and now spans 25 different cameras. Colina is the administrative center of the commune of the same name as well as the capital of Chacabuco Province, with a population of approximately 78,000. High crime rates made local residents fearful and anxious. Looking for solutions, the government decided that smart video surveillance is an essential tool for fighting crime, particularly street crime. The open-platform next-generation Axxon Next VMS was chosen as the platform for tying together the geographically scattered surveillance system. The unique features of Axxon Next, as well as its functionality, reliability, performance, effectiveness, and ease […]
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Crime Intelligence Software Launch
Crime intelligence software launch professionalsecurity.co.uk 2013-11-01 11:20:31 A new infrastructure for sharing information about low-level crime and anti-social behaviour was launched at the BSIA conference-exhibition in Brighton on Wednesday, October 30. The system, by Littoralis Limited, is already in use in central London and the Brighton-based company hopes to extend it across the country over the next 12 months Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . DISC Network allows local shopwatches, pubwatches and other business crime reduction partnerships to link into data-sharing groups to identify and monitor travelling offenders such as professional shoplifters and fraudsters. As the software firm says, it’s an aspect of criminal behaviour which is difficult – and costly – for police to address yet DISC Network is being deployed across the country at no cost to taxpayers or government. The launch of DISC Network was announced at the BSIA’s South East England Regional Crime Conference at Brighton’s Amex Stadium by Littoralis director Charlie Newman, pictured. He said: “This is really an exciting day for us and for our DISC users throughout the UK. I truly believe that DISC Network will make a substantial contribution to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour nationwide. “Our DISC system is used by more than 100 local crime reduction partnerships throughout the country and has helped them reduce business crime in their own localities. Now each of them can use DISC Network – completely free of charge – to keep tabs on semi-professional and professional […]
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AMG Systems Integrated Meyertech ONVIF VMS Solution
Source: AMG Systems | Date: 10/29/2013 Related tags: AMG systems AMG Systems , the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, and Meyertech, market leading British supplier of Enterprise Video Management solutions, have announced a technology partnership that will see the AMG-Panogenics 5 megapixel 360 degree PanoCam360 camera range integrated into Meyertech’s FUSION-Core-SolarVMS. David Wood, at Meyertech, says, “Panoramic cameras provide massive advantages over traditional security cameras and are rapidly becoming the new de facto standard in surveillance, demanded by end-users and installers/integrators alike. Since a single panoramic camera can cover an area that would previously have demanded the deployment of several devices, installation is simpler and less costly. A single panoramic camera also makes things much simpler for control room staff and data recording requirements. We chose to use the AMG Systems’ PanoCam360 range due to its very high build quality and specifications, especially its industry-leading 5 megapixel resolution. AMG provided us with all the necessary support every step of the way during the integration and testing process of the cameras and, thanks to their support team, the integration of the PanoCam360 went very smoothly.” Sara Bullock, International Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Group commented, “I welcome this strategic partnership with Meyertech, which pairs the PanoCam360 with Meyertech’s FUSION-Core-Solar video management software. This is a powerful and versatile platform which offers many innovative features. For example, it boasts a fully customisable Graphical User Interface, auto log-off facilities, and a unique system model facility that […]
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Point Grey Releases New Cricket IP-camera
Published on 25 Oct, 2013 Point Grey, a world-leading Canadian designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, recently announced the release of the all new Cricket IP security camera family. The Cricket IP camera packs exceptional imaging quality and rich IP surveillance features into a low cost, PoE-enabled network camera. The first two available Cricket models offer 720p and 1080p resolutions at 60 fps, using Sony Exmor CMOS sensors suitable for challenging low-light conditions and dynamic scenes. The Cricket camera employs Sony’s Xarina IP camera platform, which integrates Sony’s superior image signal processing and video encoding capabilities to provide multi-image wide dynamic range (WDR) functionality, 2D and 3D noise reduction, H.264 and MJPEG compression, multi-streaming, and ONVIF compatibility. Both models are compatible with 1/3″ manual iris or DC auto iris lenses, sold separately. “The Cricket camera offers excellent image quality, low light performance, and wide dynamic range capability comparable to more expensive security and surveillance cameras in the industry” says Michael Gibbons, Director of Sales and Marketing at Point Grey. “We have taken our 15 years of experience working with the most sophisticated digital camera technology in the world and created a low-cost, compact and easy-to-use IP camera that delivers superior imaging performance without the unnecessary gimmicks.”
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Axis Communications GM: Why IP-Camera Surveillance Matters
Despite its moniker as an old technology, surveillance cameras continue to be deployed by SMBs and enterprises alike to help keep an eye on things. Moreover, the invention of the network camera served to propel surveillance into the digital age, allowing the technology to maintain its relevance in our heavily networked world of today. To gain a better insight in the use of IP cameras today, we approached Fredrik Nilsson, the general manager for Axis Communications in North America for an one-on-one interview with FierceCIO:TechWatch . In his response, Nilsson explains why IP-based digital surveillance is superior over their analog equivalents and argues why businesses should not settle for consumer-centric IP cameras. Nilsson also shared some recommendations for enterprises looking to deploy IP cameras. FCIO : CCTV cameras have been around for a long time. What has changed over the years? CCTV has been around for half a century. At first it was mostly used for deterrence by installing big obtrusive analog cameras. But frankly the last true innovation in analog CCTV was the addition of color video. The first network camera was invented (by Axis Communications) in 1996, and adoption in the security industry began in the early 2000s. Over the last decade the industry has undergone a technology shift from analog to IP video–with 2014 being the first year that IP is expected to overtake analog sales–and the emergence of software and storage players moved us into the forensics phase. But today no one wants a camera. They […]
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Stop, Frisk, and Record
From New York City to Rialto, CA: Police Body Cameras Issues include whether a mandatory worn-video appliance would compromise police duties and effectiveness; would politicize basic law enforcement; would provide social activists with a diversionary platform; would open the door to extensive past and present complaints leading to backlogs of lawsuits; would end up benefitting […]