CCTV


Study: Video Surveillance Market Poised For Strong Growth

A recently released study forecasts the video surveillance market will expand from $13.5 billion in revenue 2006 to $46 billion in 2013.

Researchers Develop Wide-Angle, Gigapixel Camera For Surveillance

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville have developed a wide-angle camera that will be able to provide security forces with the ability to monitor large areas through high-resolution images taken from a satellite or an airborne craft.

videoNEXT, North American Video Announce Partnership

videoNEXT, a developer of security management solutions, recently announced it has signed a value-added reseller agreement with North American Video.

Playing It Straight

In the hit movie “Ocean’s 11,” Daniel Ocean and his crew succeed in robbing $160 million from the Bellagio casino. Ocean’s crew carries out that task by using a wide range of swindling skills and top-notch technological capabilities, not the least of which involves breaking into the casino’s video surveillance system. In the movie, the crew’s computer wiz physically taps into the system from the casino’s own server room.

Not Just a Game

Whenever a casino looks at video analytics, the discussion often leads down the path of far-fetched concepts and applications for catching and tracking cheats.

IP Video Backbone Of Security System At Belgium Courthouse

An IP video CCTV system is providing the technology behind a Fabricom-GTI integrated security solution for the new courthouse in the Belgium city of Ghent.

ioimage, EVT Announce Partnership

ioimage and EVT, a provider of video management software, announced recently a complete integration of the companies video security solutions.

North Carolina Transit System Uses Network Video To Enhance Safety, Improve Operations

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that the Charlotte Area Transit System has selected its Nextiva Transit solution to enhance safety and improve overall operations on its fleet of municipal buses.



GVI To Provide Video Surveillance Solutions For Nationwide Pharmacy Retailer

GVI Security Solutions Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, recently announced that it will provide a video surveillance security solution for more than 80 locations of a major nationwide pharmacy retailer.

New Jersey Mall Uses Wireless Mesh Network To Improve Security

Firetide, a developer of wireless mesh and access networks, recently announced that the Livingston Mall in Livingston, N.J., has deployed a Firetide wireless mesh network to improve security at the super-regional shopping center.

Texas School District Rolls Out IP Video Surveillance

LenSec recently announced its selection by Ysleta Independent School District in Texas to provide a district-wide IP video surveillance system for the high school campus network.

Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

IKEA France Uses IP Video In Flagship Store

IKEA France has invested in a IP video solution for CCTV surveillance in its new 215,000 square foot flagship store in Grenoble.

Pelco, AMAG Technology Partner To Integrate Digital Video, Access Control Systems

Pelco and AMAG Technology have partnered to create a complete product integration of video, access control, intrusion and visitor management, biometrics and other security and building management functions.

Halifax Group Announces Acquisition Of North American Video

The Halifax Group recently announced the acquisition of North American Video, an integrator of video surveillance and security systems.

North Carolina Casino Expands Video Surveillance

Petards Inc. recently announced that Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel in Cherokee, N.C., has once again chosen Petards for video surveillance, and taken delivery of equipment to upgrade and expand its Universal Video Management System (UVMS) capabilities.

Movie Theaters Using DVRs To Catch Action Off-Screen

DVRs from Dedicated Micros are playing a role in helping a chain of movie theaters to effectively tackle real-world activities -- away from the larger-than-life figures appearing on the silver screen -- including anti-social behavior, employee theft and the occasional faked slip-and-fall.

Questions & Answers From the Top

Arecont Vision, which was founded in April 2003, lends their expertise to the security market with product development and design of cost-efficient imaging systems for commercial applications. To find out more, we talked to CEO Michael Kaplinsky about his thoughts on trends within the megapixel and camera marketplace.

Always Optimizing

Video analytics promises to revolutionize the use of security cameras worldwide. For instance, intelligent video solutions are being developed to identify a face from millions of possibilities, pick out a suspect in a crowded stadium, detect a group of potential terrorists or spot suspicious behavior on city streets or in airports.

Bosch To Acquire Extreme CCTV

Bosch is planning to acquire all shares of Extreme CCTV Inc., headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. With this acquisition, Bosch intends to boost its Security Systems division and extend its activities in video surveillance.

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New Products

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    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

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    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.