cameras Tag

13 May Open Security & Safety Alliance’s vision comes into focus as devices come to market

Posted at 16:26h in News

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets within the security, safety and building automation space, is proud to point the industry to its newly established “Driven by OSSA” Camera Portfolio page. This central repository provides a convenient online location to...

11 Feb CCTV: Why the switch to smart video requires more dynamic data storage

Posted at 14:34h in Features, Selected-Features

Brian Mallari, director of product marketing, Smart Video, Western Digital says it is important not to view the evolution of smart video in a vacuum According to Omdia Research, over 116 million network cameras were shipped in the professional surveillance market in 2019, with the capability...

30 Jun Silent Sentinel expand range of body temperature detection cameras

Posted at 13:49h in News

UK surveillance platform manufacturer Silent Sentinel has extended its range of elevated body temperature detection cameras with the addition of a thermal only option called the Modum Lite. As standard the Modum Lite is accurate to within 0.5 degrees, however when deployed with the optional...

08 Jan Access control – museum and heritage sites

Posted at 11:56h in Features

Museums and heritage sites in the region have a number of roles to play – not only are they there to preserve items and artefacts of historical interest, they also exist to serve their communities by offering spaces that engage and invite comment and discussion....

05 Dec Almost 4 in 10 security cameras can be at risk of cyber-attack

Posted at 11:07h in Intersec, News

Outdated camera firmware, and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cybersecurity defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research* conducted...

18 Jul Vivotek makes inroads into ANPR market

Posted at 11:35h in Intersec, News

Vivotek has introduced its first license plate recognition camera - the B9387-LPR which can identify license plates from over 70 countries around the world. The camera also offers efficient access control management through black & white lists and multi-site camera centralised maintenance. The black & white list...

03 Jun Camera technology: The brains behind the lens

Posted at 16:32h in Features

Today the video surveillance camera technology landscape is changing beyond all recognition thanks to powerful 'system-on-a-chip' architecture. We lift the lid on today's cameras to find out more about the features being adopted including more advanced processing - like AI (Artificial Intelligence) based video analytics...

20 Jan Saudi Arabia’s National Bank makes huge surveillance upgrade

Posted at 18:00h in News

Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank (NCB) is using IDIS technology for one of the biggest financial surveillance system upgrades ever seen in the region, involving at least 1000 NVRs and over 2500 IP cameras. The bank, which serves over 5.4 million customers and is the second...

18 Dec Tyco aims to set a new standard for PTZ cameras

Posted at 11:27h in News

The two recently launched 2 megapixel Illustra Flex IR PTZs from Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, are packed with functionality which enable them to collectively provide an affordable solution for virtually any video surveillance application where the cameras are required to cover...

27 Sep Four cameras in one solution from Axis scoop top security award in Dubai

Posted at 10:51h in Intersec, News

Axis Communications’ latest innovation, AXIS P3717-PLE Network Camera was awarded the winner in the ‘Video Surveillance Camera of The Year Award’category at the first inaugural Intersec Awards in Dubai, UAE. AXIS P3717-PLE aims to set a new bar for multidirectional cameras in terms of image quality...

13 Jun New range of EasyIP cameras from Hikvision for SMEs

Posted at 18:43h in News

Hikvision has launched a new range of EasyIP 4.0 cameras and NVRs that build on the capabilities of its EasyIP 3.0 range. The EasyIP 4.0 products are built on Hikvision’s H.265+ Smart Codec, which reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 50% over H.265, delivering...

02 May FLIR introduces new Saros security camera line-up

Posted at 18:07h in News

FLIR Systems has launched a new line of security cameras called Saros™, a next-generation outdoor security product line that combines multiple traditional perimeter protection technologies into a unified solution. This approach is designed to deliver accurate, actionable alerts and verified alarm data. The FLIR Saros camera...

14 Jun Pelco introduces explosion proof cameras for IFSEC 2017

Posted at 09:35h in News

Attendees at this year’s IFSEC International will have the opportunity to experience a number of new and innovative cameras from Pelco by Schneider Electric (Stand D800). Headlining these advanced solutions are the company’s ExSite Enhanced Explosion-Proof Cameras which are engineered to survive in the most...

22 Mar New wavelength option for better image contrast

Posted at 10:27h in News

Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its offering of high-power infrared LEDs for illumination solutions to include a new wavelength (810 nm). This development will benefit camera systems, such as those used to read license plates. They can use this additional wavelength to improve image contrast making...

20 Sep IP CCTV can pose threat to national security warns former intelligence boss

Posted at 10:00h in News

A former director of operations and intelligence at MI6 has raised concerns about the threat to national security through vulnerabilities in IP (Internet Protocol) connected CCTV systems including components manufactured in countries that have a reputation for state-sponsored espionage. In an article published by British newspaper, The Times,...

02 Sep Hikvision launches thermal cameras for hazardous areas

Posted at 10:58h in News

Hikvision has launched a new range of thermal cameras for hazardous areas which will capture vivid, high-resolution HD video of moving objects at resolutions up to 640 x 512 pixels, unhindered by either darkness or inclement weather. The cameras also feature three innovative functionalities for image quality...