IP-cameras
Axis Introduces Small And Cost-Efficient Bullet Style IP-Cameras
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces AXIS M20 Series. The new small bullet-style cameras are lightweight, yet extremely durable. They can be installed in both hot and cold weather and features an integrated sunshield for protection against sun and rain.
Genetec And MOBOTIX Announce Technology Integration Partnership
Genetec Inc.(“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions, and MOBOTIX AG (“MOBOTIX”), a German manufacturer of video surveillance devices, today announced a technology relationship in which both companies will work together in research and development, testing, business development, and sales support for new and existing enterprise clients. Both companies have a global reputation for quality, reliability, great customer support and expertise in delivering flexible security solutions.
FLIR Systems To Acquire Point Grey Research, Inc. For $253 Million
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that it has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Point Grey Research, Inc., a leading developer of machine vision cameras for use in industrial, retail, scientific, traffic, mapping, and other advanced imaging applications, for approximately $253 million in cash.
Bosch Cameras Help Make Copper Mining In Chile More Secure And Productive
It is a windy business up there, 3,000 meters above sea level, in the Atacama Desert in the Andes in Chile. Digging for copper in the Radomiro Tomic mine of the state-owned mining company Coldeco is rough, rugged, and dangerous. Nearly every week, strong gusts of wind force 24/7 operations to a halt for an hour or two. Every day, clouds of dust or rock avalanches endanger the drivers of the giant trucks and excavators hauling thousands of tons of rocks out of the 3,500 meters long, 1,500 meters wide and 470 meters deep open pit mine. It is all worth it, for a daily copper yield of 800 tons.
Panasonic Unveils Expanded Portfolio Of Video Surveillance Technology And Products
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) is bringing its extensive array of leading integrated security and video surveillance capture and recording solutions to ASIS International 2016. Panasonic solutions showcased at ASIS 2016 included: The New i-PRO Extreme Platform: Available on Panasonic’s new lineup of cameras, recorders and video management software (VMS) —providing a native end-to-end H.265 system while also delivering demonstrable enhancements in image quality, system reliability, IP security and embedded intelligence.
MOBOTIX And Advantech Integrate Video Solutions For Transport Sector
MOBOTIX and Advantech will be providing integrated intelligent solutions for video surveillance and applications in the transport sector. Advantech is a global provider of industrial and
embedded automation solutions, which will use MOBOTIX cameras for video applications in public transportation services, emergency services vehicles and the transportation of goods. Such as counting the number of passengers, heat mapping and crowd management. These will be demonstrated during InnoTrans 2016 in Berlin, 20 – 23 September at Advantech’s stand 406 in hall 4.1.
Extreme Networks Introduces Industrial Switches To Deliver Operational Simplicity And Maximum Uptime
Extreme industrial switches are ideal for manufacturing, surveillance, intelligent transportation systems, utilities and smart city applications. The industrial switches are fully managed and support a full feature set including IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet for IP-cameras and wireless access points, highly resilient topology options, including fast failover rings, and comprehensive IP multicast support for demanding video applications.
Global IP-Cameras Consumption 2016 Market Research Report
The Global IP Cameras Consumption 2016 Market Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the IP-Cameras market. The report provides major statistics on the state of the industry and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the market. The report also provides a conclusion of the Global IP-Cameras Consumption 2016 Market Research Report.
Moxa Launches New EN 50155 Certified 1080P IP-Cameras For Extreme Onboard Railway Applications
Moxa has launched its new VPort 06-2 and VPort P16-2MR series rugged IP-cameras to fulfill all of your onboard CCTV system requirements. The cameras support 1080P HD video resolutions and are EN 50155 certified. The wide-temperature models have operating temperatures from -40 to 70°C, ensuring reliability and safety for railway operations under extreme temperatures. For mission-critical applications, such as the 24/7 video surveillance required in the driver’s compartment, our VPort P16-2MR series features a built-in IR illuminator and Infrared Cutfilter Removal (ICR) to ensure crystal clear images during the day and night.
FLIR Acquires Innovative Security Designs
Just six months after buying Israeli-based video surveillance firm DVTEL for $92 million in cash, FLIR Systems has acquired Innovative Security Designs (ISD), a provider of intelligent systems and IP technologies, in a deal that finalized June 3, 2016. About a year ago, FLIR partnered with ISD on several projects, and the two companies became familiar with each other’s skillsets and plans. Flir purchased ISD from from rival Digital Watchdog for an undisclosed amount.
VMS Firm IndigoVision Sees ‘Good Progress’
Video surveillance firm IndigoVision has said it is making progress despite reporting a drop in profits. Operating profits for the 17 months to the end of 2014 were £2.8m – a drop of about 14%, however, sales increased by 10% to £53m.
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?
Perth Airport Selects Aimetis Symphony VMS
Aimetis Symphony™ has been selected as the video management software (VMS) platform for Perth Airport, Australia. At 570 cameras, the airport security system is amongst the largest video surveillance installations in Australia.
Expanded IP-Camera Portfolio From Bosch Makes Professional Surveillance Easy
The recent release of the IP 2000, IP 4000 and IP 5000 IP-camera families from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. creates a comprehensive portfolio of IP-cameras that make it easy for small and medium-sized organizations to set up professional surveillance solutions. With these cost-effective cameras, Bosch raises the bar and sets new standards in security and data management for everyday surveillance situations, including schools, hospitality sites, retail shops, commercial buildings and more.
Chicago-Area Mall Fights Crime, Safeguards Shoppers With Axis IP-Cameras
With the National Retail Federation predicting the highest growth in holiday sales since 2011 with a 4-percent increase this year, Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, announced that Chicago-area Stratford Square Mall is relying on Axis network cameras to protect public safety and minimize shoplifting during the holiday shopping season.
How to Secure the Budget for a Video Surveillance Upgrade in Retail Organizations
While loss prevention is a valid reason from a security perspective, it is often much easier to get the budget signed off when colleagues from other departments can be convinced to support the proposal. Examples of cross-functional use of network video include dwell time analysis to allow store managers to alert their team when extra customer assistance is needed. The heat map function can be set up to proactively alert the staff about low-traffic in campaign areas so they can quickly rectify the situation. Lastly, people counting is useful for conversion rate and sales planning.
Samsung Sells Samsung Techwin
Samsung Techwin announced on Friday (November 28, 2014) that Samsung Group affiliates will sell their holding stakes in Samsung Techwin to Hanwha Group. Samsung Techwin is a major supplier of video surveillance equipment. Hanwha Group is a large South Korean conglomerate. Samsung Group is reorganizing its business empire to make it easier for the children of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) chairman Lee Kun-hee, 72, who has been hospitalized since a May heart attack, to divvy up the conglomerate.
Advances in Camera Technology for Vending Machines and ATMs
Video and camera technology is used in a wide range of vending machines from food and beverage-type dispensers to ticketing kiosks and ATMs. Applications range from video security to prevent damage and theft, to uses of cameras as an intrinsic part of the transaction, such as reading barcodes or QR codes for access control.
Newer applications or in development include using video for marketing and to boost sales and biometrics for enhanced security. Facial recognition has an important role to play in both current and future applications.
Website Views Over 70,000 Unsecured Security Cameras via Default Passwords
One of the major vulnerabilities of these network IP-cameras is that unless the purchaser of said network IP-caemra changes the default username and password of the camera, it can be viewed by anyone in the world. SecurityHive.com has come across a website that streams video from unsecured video cameras that employ default usernames and passwords.
Visually Verified Traffic Information
A recently established technology partnership with Videalert adds to Wavestore’s open platform video management software. The firms say that the interoperability between Wavestore’s software and Videalert’s Intelligent Digital Traffic Management platform offers local authorities and police a tool to collaborate and share video surveillance, whilst achieving a faster return on investment.