CCTV


videoNEXT, North American Video Announce Partnership

March 10, 2008

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


Playing It Straight

By Lior Frenkel · March 2008

Securing IP surveillance systems with unidirectional connectivity

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

By Bob Cutting · March 2008

Video analytics turns the casino intelligent

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

February 28, 2008

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

February 26, 2008

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

February 25, 2008

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

February 21, 2008

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.


Texas School District Rolls Out IP Video Surveillance

February 20, 2008

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.


New Jersey Mall Uses Wireless Mesh Network To Improve Security

February 20, 2008

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.


Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

February 14, 2008

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


New Products

Cameras

Outdoor PTZ camera protection

Finally a better way to protect outdoor cameras! Dotworkz introduces D2 Outdoor camera enclosure for PTZ cameras. The D2 has internal space for camera, wireless, power supplies, fiber, video servers, UPS, even small DVR’s. The internal mounting system fits 99% of all IP and analog PTZ cameras on the market. The vandal tough thermoplastic alloy shell is water tight and will not rust or degrade in harsh climates. When combined with the patent pending Cooldome™ option the D2 actively reduces internal temps by 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Options available cooled, heated, or standard. The D2 has been deployed for Cities, Schools and Military applications worldwide. More info is available at www.dotworkz.com

Cameras

Camera

• ViZionCAM-Rx from American Sentry Guard is now available with 10x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom, along with all the signature "Rx" features.

• Additional features include 540 TV-line resolution, super digital noise reductions, mechanical IR cut filter, outdoor bullet or vandal-proof housing, RS-485 control, an OSD menu, dual voltage and a three-year warranty. Like other cameras in the Rx family, it also has see-in-the-dark capability.

Cameras

Color Camera

• CNB Technology’s S2465NXW is a high-speed, color dome featuring 312x zoom (26x optical/12x digital).

• The PTZ camera uses a ¼-inch Sony ExView CCD and has 128 preset positions with a pan/tilt speed of 360 degrees per second. Other features include auto flip, auto/manual focus designed for sharpness and a privacy masking function.


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