News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Vimicro International Corp. ( VIMC ) , a video surveillance technology and solution provider in China, announced Tuesday that its joint venture, Shanxi Zhongtianxin Science and Technology Co. Ltd., won a competitive bid for the provision of SVAC-compliant video surveillance cameras and system to Jincheng Municipal Government in Shanxi Province.

Skirting bandwidth and privacy concerns, Apical’s smart motion-sensor technology enables behavioral recognition without invasive video analytics. Traditional security sensors can tell you if motion is detected, and may go so far as to determine if the mover is a person, a dog or branches swaying in the wind.

4K video technology isn?t just for amateur cameras and professional video production shooters in the entertainment industry. It?s also making inroad into surveillance fields, and with good reason. As the need for highly detailed monitoring technologies grows and biometrics like face recognition gain more importance, the high detail capture of 4K video becomes an ideal development.

360-degree fisheye cameras are a popular topic in the security industry today, and the technology seems to be cropping up in nearly every vertical. In fact, 360-degree cameras represent one of the strongest areas of growth in surveillance technology, with global unit shipments forecast to increase by more than 60 percent year-on-year, according to recent research from IHS.

Remote oil and gas wells throughout Texas use award-winning ADPRO PRO E-PIR (passive infrared) detectors from Xtralis. Well Checked Systems International evaluated several leading PIR and perimeter protection products and selected the ADPRO PRO E-PIR detectors to provide primary perimeter protection for oil and natural gas well site owners, pumpers, and operators in remote locations.

The first release of MxMC is ready for download. MxMC MOBOTIX video management software is a complete re-development that focuses on a unique and intuitive user experience. Single and double click, drag&drop support of several screens and direct view of events and alarm messages are just some of the many advantages of the new software. Particularly outstanding is the newly developed research and player tools providing high-speed search and fastest results.

With over 28,000 visitors entering the premises each day, the University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, is one of the largest education institutions in the country. Such a high volume of visitors requires strict control of who can and cannot enter the institution. To achieve such a level of management, the security staff decided to install four Boon Edam Trilock-75 turnstiles at each of the six entrances to the campus as an integral component of a new integrated security system.

Surveillance Station provides a professional network surveillance video management system supporting real-time monitoring, video and audio recording, and playback.

Siklu, the leading millimeter-wave company, is proud to announce Alex Doorduyn, former Business Manager for Security and Fire at Johnson Controls, has recently joined its innovative team as its Director of Business Developments & Sales for its security and surveillance applications.

The Oceania market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment, which is estimated to have been worth $190 million in 2014, is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% until 2019.

Sigma Designs® (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leading provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for Smart TV, Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Home and set-top-boxes (STBs), announced the launch of Version 6.6 software development kit which includes advanced system diagnostics and enhancements to the Installation and Maintenance Application (IMA) tool that is widely used to shorten installation time for service providers. The new SDK delivers tools to enable more efficient installations and has the foundation to support UL approval using the enhancements to the received signal strength indicator.

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced the new 8.0 version of its flagship VIGIL System software. VIGIL Server is the core component of the VIGIL System software, upon which all other 3xLOGIC applications are built. One of the industry?s easiest systems to deploy, VIGIL Server offers a convenient Installation Wizard to assist users in configuring their entire video recording and management system in just minutes. The Installation Wizard helps define the system network parameters, the system ID information, and camera profiles.

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi™), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, and SureView Systems, the leading global provider of video-centric security monitoring software, announce the integration of savVi™, Agent Vi?s video analytics platform, with Immix®, SureView?s software platform for central monitoring stations and enterprises.

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its Senior Management Team and Board with the promotion of James Condron to Global VP Sales & Marketing. James will be responsible for driving growth for the company via its extensive global partner ecosystem. James joined the CNL Software in 2004 and has over 25 years of experience within sales and marketing of IT software and hardware solutions.

Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP-cameras, announced the release of the next generation of its world-renowned IQeye Alliance-mx HD megapixel series of cameras. The new Alliance-mx models have been completely updated and improved. Along with a substantial improvement in video quality, these powerful new Alliance-mx cameras offer a new motorized remote-focus lens, an increased Field-of-View, extended range of model options and a modified housing for better flush mounting.

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world?s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces a new line of IP-cameras and NVRs that meets the budget of small to medium sized businesses, while satisfying their need for high-quality video surveillance. A new Essentials line has been added to the company?s robust Illustra IP-camera portfolio featuring Essentials bullet and mini-dome cameras with IR and indoor mini-dome cameras.

The State Department revealed that a computer flaw preventing a key system from processing and sending the security-related biometric data checks at U.S. embassies and consulates, will not be resolved until at least next week.

A Chicago man has filed a class action lawsuit against Shutterfly over allegations that the photo-book service is violating a law that restricts the way that companies gather biometric data. Filed Wednesday in Illinois Federal court, the lawsuit follows recent criticism over the use of facial recognition technology by companies to create ?faceprints,? which provide a unique identifier based on the facial patterns of an individual.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces a support service under the name Milestone Care, as part of the company?s ongoing commitment to maximize the business value of video management systems for partners and customers. Milestone Care can help minimize risk and downtime as well as reduce support costs through a tiered choice of comprehensive technical services, including direct assistance in deployment and daily operations, and resolving issues in the video infrastructure.

With the launch of its next generation FLEXIDOME IP 4000 and FLEXIDOME IP 5000 cameras, Bosch updates its comprehensive portfolio of IP-cameras to make it easy for small and medium-sized organizations to set up professional video surveillance solutions. The new FLEXIDOME IP 4000 and FLEXIDOME IP 5000 cameras offer an excellent price-performance ratio and again raise the bar and set new standards in image quality, ease of installation, and data management.