Expanding its global security business to the U.S. market, LG Electronics today launched a new line of high-performance cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) designed for fully integrated security solutions. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Elkerliek Hospital in the Netherlands has chosen IQinVision HD megapixel cameras for its recent upgrade to IP video surveillance. Xserius is the distributor for the project, and Flexposure is the project integrator.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The city of Chomutov in the Czech Republic has chosen a new wide area surveillance system, based on IndigoVision’s IP Video technology, to replace its ageing analogue CCTV system from the 1990s.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products held a roundtable panel discussion at the recent IFSEC International trade show that examined interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices as part of its security industry education efforts.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Object/Video, an innovator of intelligent video software, has signed a global patent license agreement with VIVOTEK, provider of IP-based surveillance solutions.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    All NVR and hybrid recorders are not created equally. Every manufacturer has different CPU and throughput speed specifications.
                    
			            - By Jeff  Stout
- Jun 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.
                    
			            - By Ian  Johnston
- Jun 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Parkchester South Condominiums, located in Bronx, N.Y, is now using OnSSI Ocularis video and software security to keep its residents secure.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
    
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Almost 40 percent of North American security systems integrators would prefer to deal with IT distributors when purchasing their IP-based video surveillance products, according to a new report from IMS Research.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque, N.M., has hired Surveillance Systems Integration (SSI) to manage their migration from analog to IP-based high-definition megapixel security surveillance camers and systems. The new system will feature Avigilon's end-to-end solution. SSI is a preferred integrator with Avigilon
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Plantation Lakes Homeowners Association, a homeowners association in Olive Branch, Miss., has added IQinVision's high-performance HD megapixel cameras to enhance security at the 450-home development. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Axis Communication, a video-surveillance company, is now ranked as the number one global manufacturer of surveillance cameras in the latest IMS Research report.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Benow.tv, a Web television-production studio, is using cameras to stream live concerts from premier clubs around the world. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    As the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers alike.
                    
			            - By Courtney  Pedersen
- May 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Achieving security awareness around perimeters and outdoor areas comes down to timely, credible and detailed alerts. 
                    
			            - By John  Romanowich
- May 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Whitley County School District in southeastern Kentucky recently installed some of the latest surveillance technology on all its buildings.
                    
			            - By Clint  Henderson
- Apr 23, 2012
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Both physical security and IT professionals place great importance on cyber security.
                    
			            - By Steve  Surfaro
- Apr 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Surveillance data is critical in applications ranging from retail to government, and gaming to transportation. 
                    
			            - By Lee  Caswell
- Apr 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Axis Communications touted faster and smaller with the introduction of a slate of new products at a press breakfast to start ISC West Wednesday in Las Vegas.
                    
			            - By Brent  Dirks
- Mar 28, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, will highlight the next evolution of its open platform, IP-based security technologies at ISC West 2012.