video surveillance
Dallmeier Panomera Secures Concert for Valor
In order to be able to ensure public safety at such a large event, various camera systems were deployed, including the Panomera multifocal sensor technology from Dallmeier. The system was installed by Dallmeier working with its partner Total Recall, a video-centric security technology provider that has specialized in providing control centers, video network design, and management for cities and municipalities over the past 25 years.
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.
Motorola Solutions Helps Elgin IL Leverages Public, Private Video Assets
The Chicago-area suburb of Elgin is using Motorola Solutions’ real-time intelligence console (RIC) technology to put public and private video surveillance on a single platform that integrates with the computer-aided dispatch mapping software in the 911 center, according to city police officials. “Like most departments, we’re having issues with making sure we have appropriate staffing,” Elgin Police Chief Jeff Swoboda stated. “One of the ways we looked at creating a force multiplier was through the use of video cameras.”
Some 30K Video Surveillance Cameras to Be Installed in Astana
Around 30,000 more video surveillance cameras will be installed on the streets of Astana, Kazakhstan, on the eve of "EXPO-2017" exhibition, chairman of the board of Astana Innovations JSC Talgat Ashim said at the "Smart Astana-2014" conference.
DIGIEVER NVR Supports Seagate and WD 6TB Hard Disk Drives for Video Storage
With the launch of DIGIEVER Pro+ series, DIGIEVER NVR Pro+ and Pro series supports up to 6TB hard disk drives for long-term video storage solution. Users can select either WD PurpleTM 6TB or Seagate Enterprise Capacity 6TB 3.5HDD to expand video storage capacity ability.
Michigan House Commerce Committee Members: NO on H.B. 5189
[EDITOR’S NOTE: It appears that many are still uneducated as to the realities of the value and preventive realities of video surveillance installations.] The Michigan House Commerce Committee will be hearing testimony this morning regarding HB 5189, the Jessica Heeringa law, which requires 24-hour gas stations to install costly surveillance equipment and maintain a minimum of two employees during overnight hours.
AXIS Announces Stainless Steel Anti-Grip Corner-Mount IP-Camera
Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces its first corner-mount fixed network camera. AXIS Q8414-LVS Network Camera features vandal-resistant stainless steel anti-grip casing and built-in invisible IR LED for high quality indoor video surveillance even in complete darkness.
WD Purple Now Shipping 6-TB Capacities to Excel in IoT ?Fog? Surveillance Environments
Video surveillance is a highly data-rich application within the “Internet of Things (IoT)” ecosystem. WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security system environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. WD Purple hard drives are being offered in capacities from 1-TB up to 6-TB.
Brockton MA Bars Upgrade Surveillance
As of Saturday, if you walked or drove past a bar in Brockton, MA, there is a good chance you were being watched. As of Saturday, all Brockton restaurants, bars, and clubs that serve alcohol after midnight were required by the city to have a video surveillance system installed. The License Commission approved Mayor Bill Carpenter’s proposal in July. The initiative is aimed at helping combat violent crime in the city.
NANA Management Services Selects HP to Deliver Next Generation Security
HP announced that NANA Management Services will use HP big data analytics software to augment its real-time video surveillance solution. NANA’s Virtual Guard Services uses an integrated approach where real-time video surveillance and highly advanced computer analytics work together to instantly identify a potential threat.
Dahua 4K Camera Enhances Your HD Demand
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced its first 4K network camera IPC-HF81200E, ushering in the UHD (Ultra high-definition) era. Defined and approval by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a 4K camera should offer resolution at 3840 x 2160 with high color fidelity in a 16:9 format using progressive scanning at 25/30Hz.
Video Surveillance Becomes Architectural Cornerstone
Hikvision is now presenting a new line of BIM security cameras that can be integrated seamlessly with specifiers’ and engineers’ Autodesk Revit models.
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SeeTec VMS and BCDVideo NVR Integration
SeeTec AG and BCDVideo, a global manufacturer of high-performance IP recording systems for the video surveillance market, announced their Technology Partnership for SeeTec Cayuga and the BCDVideo product family. As both companies are leading in their segment the cooperation provides high standard for video surveillance projects of any size.
Iconic Metlife Stadium Selects Arecont Vision
Each year, Metlife Stadium hosts 20 NFL games (twice as many as any other NFL Stadium), major concerts and entertainment events, college sporting events, international soccer matches, motor sports, and family shows. Since opening, the Stadium tops the annual charts, being named the Top Grossing Stadium in the World.
Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been deployed to ensure wide area coverage with extreme detail and the ability to electronically zoom into live and recorded footage without affecting wide area surveillance. The new video surveillance solution was built around Arecont Vision?s megapixel imaging technology to ensure that the highest levels of security and surveillance are maintained at the facility without impeding the fan experience.
IDV Solutions? Visual Command Center and SureView Systems? Immix CC Integrated
IDV Solutions, LLC and SureView Systems, LLC announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of SureView?s Immix? CC video-centric event management platform with IDV Solutions? Visual Command Center? enterprise risk visualization (ERV) platform. Using the combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can receive and process real time events from Visual Command Center in Immix CC and view live video from Immix CC within Visual Command Center.
DNF Security Unified Concept Reduces Long Term Storage Infrastructure Costs in Video Surveillance
Data Storage in enterprise video surveillance environments demands never ending quest for IT efficiency. This is due to the fact that it has to satisfy the needs related to performance, reliability, and data integrity in a definitive way.
IP Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market Expected to Reach $57.3 Billion by 2020: Allied Market Research
The new market research report titled IP Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market (Technologies, Applications, Services, Geography) – Industry Analysis, Trends, Share, Opportunities and Forecast, 2012 – 2020, published by Allied Market Research. North America is expected to experience highest share in IP Surveillance market by 2020. Asia Pacific is expected to grow with highest CAGR 44.3% during analysis period 2013-2020.
Video Surveillance: Analog?s Midlife Crisis
Think fast: Your customer’s DVR has crashed. It’s beyond resuscitation. What do you do? If you haven’t faced this dilemma already, you are bound to sooner or later, because the average life expectancy of a DVR is about half that of an analog camera. Welcome to the midlife crisis of an analog system. The stakes keeps mounting. Perhaps the DVR is out of warranty. Maybe the DVR manufacturer is not even in business anymore. What do you do? Before your client rushes to purchase another DVR, consider this: over the course of an analog CCTV system’s life, they will have to replace every single DVR at least once, if not more.
Antaira Announces APX-5200 Outdoor Wireless Access Point
Antaira Technologies announced APX-5200 industrial outdoor IP67 Wireless AP/client/bridge/repeater. APX-5200 wireless device is a managed unit with a built-in web console that allows users to configure the unit as a wireless access point, client, bridge, or repeater. The unit also features two gigabit Ethernet ports allowing for daisy chain applications. Due to the APX-5200’s industrial IP67 waterproof design, the unit is able to offer wireless connectivity in various market applications such as video surveillance systems or any outdoor environment where a wireless connection point is needed.
Axis Launches Mobile Surveillance Apps for Small Systems
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today launches mobile surveillance apps for its AXIS Camera Companion and hosted video solutions to provide users with quick and easy access to their surveillance system from anywhere with Apple and Android devices.