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Vicon Introduces Smartphone Credentialing For Its VAX Access Control System
Vicon Industries brings a new level of convenience and simplicity to its VAX Access Control solution with today’s introduction of mobile credentialing. This new feature allows VAX customers to present their smartphones, instead of cards or fobs, to specialized Bluetooth-enabled VAX door readers. Upon installation of a custom smartphone “wallet” app and a simple authentication process that links that app to the specific phone, users enter their personal VAX credentials into the wallet. Multiple credentials can be accommodated.
Vicon’s V1000 Series Multi-Sensor Cameras Provides Panoramic View Without Distortion
Vicon announces the launch of a new line of 180-degree ultra-high-definition multi-sensor cameras. Designed for providing highly detailed coverage of expansive areas, such as airports, perimeter security and city surveillance, the new V1000 line is compatible with many industry leading VMS solutions, including Vicon’s Valerus and ViconNet, and does not require video dewarping by VMS software in order to display an undistorted panoramic image. The V1000 models are fixed camera domes containing four separate camera modules that work together to deliver a seamless 180-degree view. Video can be monitored as a single horizontal image as well as separate quadrants.
Vicon’s 3 MP Cell Camera Provides New High-Resolution Option For The Corrections Market
Vicon Industries has introduced a new 3MP version of its heavy-duty Roughneck V-CELL-HD-B camera, specially designed for use in custodial suites and prison cells. This ONVIF compliant camera features stainless steel assembly, security screws and polycarbonate windows that protect the camera and IR illuminators. Its unique triangular shape accommodates mounting at the juncture of two walls and the ceiling and, once installed, the camera should be permanently sealed to the wall to create a ligature-proof and water-resistant housing.
Vicon Delivers Campus-Wide Surveillance To Indiana’s MHP Medical Center
Vicon announced the installation completion of an end-to-end Vicon surveillance solution for Shelbyville, Indiana’s new Major Health Partners (MHP) medical complex and surrounding campus. The enterprise solution combines video management capabilities for cameras throughout the main hospital, oncology center, orthopedic center and administrative data services building.
Vicon Delivers IP-Based Surveillance Upgrade To Delaware Valley School District
Vicon announced that Guyette Communications, of Plymouth, PA, has completed installation of a district-wide Vicon Valerus video management solution (VMS) for the Delaware Valley School District. The system spans seven schools and surrounding campuses and includes approximately 400 Vicon megapixel cameras, multiple application servers, and NVRs running Valerus VMS software.
Fredrik Wallberg New Director Of A&E Services At Vicon
Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announced that Fredrik Wallberg is joining Vicon as the Company’s Director of A&E Services. Vicon has created this new position to further expand outreach, resources, and training to the A&E and consultant community, with the goal of simplifying the tasks they face in specifying surveillance solutions for today’s complex security challenges.
Vicon Integrates Valerus VMS With VAX Access Control
Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP-cameras, announced that its new Valerus video management solution now includes integrated connectivity with VAX, Vicon’s highly regarded Access Control solution. The integration, which enables the display of live and recorded Valerus video from inside the VAX interface, is simple to program and free with the purchase of either system, regardless of the number of cameras or card readers in use. Current Valerus and VAX customers can benefit from this connected solution immediately by updating to the latest version of Valerus software, which is available for download, without additional licensing, from Vicon’s website.
Vicon Reports Financial Results For First Quarter Ended December 31, 2016
Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 decreased 39% to $6.6 million as compared to $10.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The $4.3 million decrease in the current quarter included a $3.0 million, or 35%, decrease in sales in the Americas market and a $1.3 million, or 56%, decrease in EMEA market sales. Revenues weakened across all market segments due principally to a continuing reliance on legacy product offerings and the continuing market effects of previously reported camera line issues. Order intake for the current quarter decreased $5.9 million to $5.8 million as compared to $11.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.
Bret McGowan Named Sr. VP Sales Americas, Far East, and W. Africa for Vicon/IQinVision Sales Teams
Vicon Industries, Inc. announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East, and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organization.
Vicon Names Eric Fullerton CEO and Director
Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), a designer and producer of video security and surveillance systems, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Eric Fullerton, formerly Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Milestone Systems A/S, to succeed Kenneth M. Darby as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of Vicon.
Vicon and IQinVision Merger Approved
Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT) (“Vicon”), a designer and producer of video security and surveillance systems, said that it has completed the previously announced merger with IQinVision, Inc. (“IQinVision”), a designer and producer of high performance HD/megapixel IP cameras. The merger creates a global market leader of integrated solutions to the video security market.