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Canon Solutions America Showcases Information Security at Special Event

Canon Solutions America hosted a special event at MetLife Stadium in New York on August 22 as an extension of its Security Roadshow program. Linking business leaders to subject matter experts in all facets of security, this event set out to provide insight into a comprehensive process – one that comprises strategies and technologies to help businesses develop a more proactive, in-depth approach to the many types of security risks they face.

Canon Helps Businesses Stomp Out Security Threats With Latest Enterprise Solutions

Canon U.S.A., Inc., debuts its third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE 3rd edition platform. Building upon the success and reliability of its predecessors, the new lineup features Security Information Event Management (SIEM)1 integration and other cybersecurity feature enhancements that allow for efficient activity monitoring and threat detection2 that extend beyond traditional MFP security features designed to help prevent unauthorized access to organizational assets. The solutions expand Canon’s existing focus on reliability and workflow efficiency.

BriefCam To Be Acquired By Canon Inc.

BriefCam announced its acquisition by Canon Inc., a world leader in digital imaging solutions. The addition of BriefCam to Canon’s market leading Network Video Solutions products portfolio complements the Canon Group’s previous acquisitions of AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems with a breakthrough, innovative video content analytics solution. The acquisition will drive further, rapid innovation in video analytics by BriefCam as well as new co-innovation activities with Canon and its market leading portfolio companies.

Canon Unveils New Consumer-Tracking Data Analytics Solution To Help Retailers

Shunichi Morinaga, president and chief executive of Canon Hong Kong, said increased sales revenue at physical retail shops is one benefit of the system which monitors consumers using real-time data analysis. Canon is delighted to partner with NTT Communications, the global ICT solutions provider, to introduce a smart and reliable business solution for retailers in Hong Kong that will enable them to increase revenue as they face the dual challenges of increasing competition and an uncertain economic climate. We believe that real-time business intelligence can be a game changer for the Hong Kong market, especially in the retail industry.

Milestone And Canon Spin Off ARCUS For Cloud

Canon, world-leader in imaging solutions, announced a new Video Cloud IoT as a Service business based in California called ARCUS Global Inc. Owned by Canon Europe and built on the intellectual property, technology and expertise of Canon Group company, Milestone Systems, ARCUS Global Inc. will address the significant unmet global market demand from large enterprises for Video Cloud IoT as a Service for security and business optimisation. ARCUS Global, Inc., is a spin-off from Milestone Systems and is headquartered in California.

Axis Announces Availability Of New Canon Network Cameras

As part of the recently announced marketing and sales framework initiative between Axis Communications and Canon, Axis introduced seven new models in the Canon network camera product line to its customers in EMEA and North America. Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, complements its portfolio by introducing seven new Canon network cameras. The majority of the new models are designed for outdoor surveillance and they all offer HDTV 1080p resolution in full frame rate.

Axis And Canon Announce Change Of Global Sales And Marketing Framework For Network Video Portfolio

Axis Communications and Canon, Inc. announced an agreement under which the two companies would change their sales and marketing efforts in major regional markets worldwide. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and North America, Axis will assume responsibility for the marketing and sales of Canon’s entire network video product portfolio, starting in EMEA on September 1 and in North America on October 1.

Can Milestone Walk the Open Talk?

As truly global companies, Canon and Milestone work with partners around the world and yet it seems —in the U.S. at least— this long-term “open platform” business strategy for Milestone has its vocal doubters.

SecurityHive.com Articles of Interest for 2014

As 2015 gets underway, it’s always interesting to look back over the past year and review those stories that grabbed our attention and imagination. Here are some of those articles that we highlighted on SecurityHive.com – Anyone remember Canon buying Milestone?

Canon U.S.A. Introduces Ten New Feature-Packed Megapixel Network Cameras

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has expanded its line of network cameras with ten new feature-packed models in a variety of resolutions and designs to serve the needs of a wide range of video security and surveillance applications. Delivering superb imaging, low-light performance, high-resolution detail, and vital color information through Genuine Canon Lenses, advanced imaging sensors, two proprietary Canon DIGIC processors (DIGIC DV III and DIGIC NET II), these new cameras provide the image quality necessary for detailed video analysis.

Canon Introduces 1.3MP Ultra Compact IP-Cameras

Canon Europe has added two new ultra-compact 1.3 megapixel resolution network cameras –the VB-S805D and VB-S905F– to its product range. The new cameras form part of the recently launched S series and feature Canon’s distinctive advanced lens technology as well as dual image and network processors. The VB-S805D and VB-S905F offer high-quality monitoring with detailed […]

Ripple Effects Of Canon Milestone Union

The ripple effects of the recent acquisition of Milestone by Canon are far reaching and significant, especially in this global village of a world we operate in. It would be interesting to know if the Milestone and Canon executive teams truly appreciated the impact their business transaction would have on so many businesses around the […]

OnSSI’s Corporate Response To Canon’s Acquisition Of Milestone

From Kenneth LaMarca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, OnSSI As I am sure you have heard by now, Milestone Systems has been acquired by Canon. I am writing to assure you, our valued customer, that this change will have significant positive impact on OnSSI as a company, Ocularis as a product line and you […]

Canon and NetAvis IP-Camera VMS Collaboration

Canon Europe has announced that it is working with NETAVIS, a server-based IP video company. The two companies and NETAVIS will collaborate in sales and technical development of Canon’s network camera range. The imaging product firm’s range of network security cameras –including its latest Full HD, ultra compact, S-series cameras– is now fully supported by […]

Canon Powers Middle East’s Security Sector With Launch Of Latest IP-cameras

By Kirsty McMahon on January 28, 2014 Canon VB S30D (Custom) Canon Middle East has further consolidated its security camera business in the Middle East region with the launch of its ‘S’ series innovative IP security cameras. The new models were unveiled to the region’s security and surveillance channel including resellers and system integrators for the first time at Intersec 2014, the largest security solutions exhibition in the Middle East. The new ultra-compact ‘S’ series has been designed for indoor environments which require sensitive monitoring of specific areas or items, such as the retail, education, commercial and hospitality sectors. Speaking about the launch of this unique range at Intersec, held in Dubai in January, Sam Oommen Product Manager – IP Camera and Projector, Canon Middle East, said, “This is the second time we have exhibited at Intersec in Dubai. In 2013 we showcased a broad range of our products and services, but this year we focused on highlighting the unique features of our full HD IP cameras. We launched four new cameras from our stand at the event, taking the opportunity to highlight and demonstrate the analytic features that are built into the cameras themselves. “Analytic features, such as low light and moving object analysis, are customarily software features.” Oommen adds, “We are the first company to build a small, compact camera with these features incorporated into the hardware itself. It was our goal at the exhibition to give visitors to our stand first hand experience of our products, […]

Canon To Grow Security Camera Business In Saudi Arabia

VB S30 (Custom) By Canon NewsDesk on November 25, 2013 Canon Middle East will be showcasing the latest range of compact S series IP cameras at IFSEC & OSH Arabia in Riyadh with the aim of continuing to grow its security camera business in the Kingdom. The leading security, safety and fire exhibition in the Kingdom, which runs over three days, brings together security and safety purchasers and suppliers from across the world. Canon will be exhibiting a selection of security cameras tailored to monitor sensitive indoor environments, including the PTZ Minidome VB-S30D, PT Minidome VB-S31D, Fixed Minidome VB-S800D and Fixed Box VB-S900F. The full HD IP cameras are set to be on display at the exhibition, which will showcase Canon’s range of security cameras highlighting the camera’s low-light shooting, smart shade control and wide angle view. Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East said, “IP Cameras have become increasingly popular in the Kingdom, due to the security sector rapidly growing in the country. We see a huge demand for IP cameras in the region and by being so strong in the imaging business, expanding our surveillance camera market will prove to become a successful venture for us.” “IFSEC is a key date in the kingdom’s security calendar. Canon’s participation at the show will provide a great opportunity to show the market what makes Canon’s security surveillance portfolio stand out from the competition. Namely: industry leading image quality, highest available technical specification and a number of features that add value […]

Canon Launches Series Of HD IP-Cameras

Canon Europe has added four new full HD resolution network security cameras to its product range: the PTZ Minidome VB-S30D, PT Minidome VB-S31D, Fixed Minidome VB-S800D, and Fixed Box VB-S900F.The new ultra-compact S series has been designed for indoor environments that require sensitive monitoring of specific areas or items, such as the retail, education, commercial and hospitality sectors. System integrators can install the four new full HD cameras as part of an existing or new security set-up. With high-sensitivity CMOS sensors, fast wide-angle lenses and dual DIGIC processors, the S series offers a combination of full HD resolution, detailed image quality, wide angle of view and excellent low-light performance. Rather than just depending on one imaging processor to do everything, the new S series features two processors: Digic DV III and Digic Net II – enabling all capturing, processing, encoding and transmitting to be performed seamlessly. The S series offers low-light performance, even in difficult lighting conditions, offering a true day/night operation. While the processing architecture Digic DV III and Digic Net II remains the same between the new series and Canons 2012 network security cameras, the internal programming has been re-engineered to deliver multiple H.264 and/or MJPEG streams in HD or lower resolutions. In addition to multi-streaming, the cameras can also do simultaneous streaming. The full range supports edge recording on microSD cards up to 64GB and features a new utility that can playback directly from the microSD card without the content being downloaded to a PC first. […]