Video Surveillance


Massachusetts Sheriff's Department Deploys COLDSTORE Surveillance Storage System

After a lengthy search and the evaluation of multiple potential storage solutions, the Worcester Sheriff's Department has chosen Veracity's COLDSTORE as the surveillance storage system for a new 300+ camera project. COLDSTORE will be used to provide over 500TB of storage in conjunction with Genetec's Security Center 5.0 Unified Security Platform.

Security Products 2011 New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security.

IMS Research Confirms Samsung's Increases in American Market Share

Samsung breaks into the Top 10 companies in overall market share in video surveillance equipment in the Americas.

Digimerge Will Cover the Service Call

The "Time is Money” program offers a free camera as “compensation” for the installer’s time, in the event of a Pinnacle camera failure.

Full Throttle Saloon at Sturgis Rally Uses Megapixel Cameras To Protect Cash, Watch Over Patrons

Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, S.D. is relying on IQinVision HD Megapixel technology to safeguard millions in assets and improve crowd control.

Arecont Vision Expands Compact Megapixel Line with Five New Cameras

The new models offer 1.3-, 3- and 5-megapixel resolutions.

Bosch's Safe & Sound Tour Truck Wins 2011 Event Design Award

Featuring video surveillance, access control, intrusion and fire detection, critical communications and audio systems, the 53-feet long, double-expandable trailer features 1,000 square feet of product display space.

Wireless IP Video Helps Caribbean City Crack Down on Crime

The City of Lamentin, located on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, has used an IndigoVision city-wide wireless IP Video solution in its successful bid to reduce crime.



SightLogix Names Dollacker & Associates as Manufacturer's Rep

The systems expert will represent SightLogix outdoor video solutions in the south central U.S.

A Conversation with James Whitcomb

With IP capabilities increasing seemingly by the day, end users need a system that can manage all the information they’re getting. Video Insight’s CTO James Whitcomb is an expert on the subject, so we sat down with him to discuss VMSs.

First Asian Milestone Integration Platform Symposium Presents Partner Awards

Speakers and training spread knowledge and expertise during the event.

Advantech Forms New Partnership with Industrial Video and Control

Advantech will provide IVC customers an industrialized embedded platform for remote, ruggedized industrial applications

Innovation or Confusion?

Technology is meant to enhance safety, security and operations. That is, when used properly. With innovation happening so fast -- especially with products derived from the consumer and IT worlds -- it can cause a disconnect between the end users, integrators, industry consultants and manufacturers. In essence: What new technologies should we use and which ones should we lose? This million dollar question led to our upcoming ASIS 2011 education session called "Innovation or Confusion? How Will High-Tech Industries Impact Electronic Security Solutions?"

PSA Members to Transform Customers Video Surveillance Assets

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced the availability of 3VR’s Video Intelligence Platform via PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative.

Panasonic Enhances i-Pro Certified Reseller Program

Gold-level resellers receive quarterly cash awards and other benefits.

Arecont Vision Adds Casino Mode to Full HD 1080p H264 Cameras

Arecont Vision, a producer of IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the addition of a new casino mode to the company's full HD 1080p camera models.

Clerity Introduces Healthcare IT Services Division

Clerity Solutions, a full-service provider of migration, modernization and optimization solutions, recently introduced Clerity Healthcare, a business unit of the company that provides turnkey hardware and software solutions, as well as specialized consulting services, for the healthcare market.

No Limits

No Limits

For The Limited, an established U.S. women’s fashion retailer with 220 stores and 2,600 employees, finding better ways to manage and improve customer service, staffing levels, merchandising effectiveness and profitability is key to continued success.

IP School Security Goes District Wide

IP School Security Goes District Wide

Keeping schools secure is an unarguably important task with inherent challenges. Often, teachers are outnumbered by students, and having enough eyes to make sure all areas are monitored is generally a very daunting task. It is not economically feasible, nor practical, to simply continue hiring additional aides to help watch over various areas of a school campus.

The Hidden TCO

The Hidden TCO

The days of debating the total cost of ownership of analog versus IP video surveillance are waning.

Featured

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.