Surveillance Reports

We just added the CTC Union line of Network IP Cameras, NVR Software , and H.264 Video Encoders – Decoders . The Video Encoders come in stand-alone versions, or blade versions that can go into 2, 4, or 20 channel rack mount chassis. A Video Encoder is used to bring your analog CCTV video surveillance system to the 21st century by digitizing the video, turning the camera into a Network IP Camera.

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CTC Union Video Encoders Update Your Legacy CCTV Cameras To Network IP Cameras

With the trend of surveillance systems moving to IP Network Cameras , we wanted to take a moment to point out the advantages and disadvantages of using megapixel cameras, and what Vivotek has come up with their True Megapixel Solutions. There are so many reasons not to consider a megapixel IP camera like the Vivotek IP8161 2 Megapixel H.264 Day Night Fixed Network Camera for your next installation: Clearer picture: CCTV cameras max out @ 0.4 megapixels, resulting in poor video quality, megapixel cameras deliver 3x the resolution. Interlacing: No interlacing problems with IP cameras as they record all in one pass, not two, no blurry lines when you have movement.

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Vivotek Conquers The Bandwidth Challenges Of Megapixel IP Cameras

We put up a few new Vivotek IP Network cameras , as well as their new Vivotek VS8102 H.264 Video Server .We love Vivotek because they provide good value.

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Update Your Old Surveillance System To The 21st Century With The Vivotek VS8102 H.264 Network Video Server

Just when you thought the most vital piece of evidence was lost in a pile of rubble, you’ve thought wrong.

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DHS making blast-proof cameras

The IP-based surveillance systems or cameras are forecasted to drive the global market for CCTV camera during 2009-2012, says RNCOS in its new research report. The increasing crime, scandals and terrorism has been leading to an increased demand for CCTV camera deployment across different sectors, such as banking, retailing, education and transportation worldwide

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IP Surveillance to Drive CCTV Market

The steady rise in demand for long-distance day and night surveillance products is bolstering China’s long-range infrared camera industry. The line’s increasing acceptance among consumers and the low technology threshold have encouraged about 75 percent of CCTV camera makers in the country to develop and release the device.

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Steady global demand growth prompts makers to advance designs with LED arrays, laser diodes and compact housings

PETALING JAYA: Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd aims to lift sales for its security systems segment by 3% this year. It will achieve this by introducing new products in segments such as access-control devices, closed-circuit television (CCTV) and professional audio equipment.

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Bosch seeks higher sales of security systems with new products

MORE than half of all bus shelters fitted with CCTV equipment will fail to record vandals causing havoc because they have no cameras inside. Transport body Centro has rolled out tools to house CCTV at the region’s bus shelters to crack down on crime, but bosses have admitted that cameras are not installed in all of them. Centro say they have only got 43 cameras to cover 100 sites

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Birmingham bus shelters without cameras in CCTV equipment

Civil liberties groups have attacked a grammar school’s decision to install surveillance equipment inside two of its classrooms. The boys-only Gravesend Grammar confirmed to Kent on Sunday it would be recording selected lessons next year to “help new teachers develop their professional skills”. However, opponents say the scheme shows no respect for privacy and will be of no training benefit because people act unnaturally when they are being filmed

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‘Big Brother’ CCTV cameras installed in classrooms

CHANDIGARH: In a unique decision, UT police authorities have decided to install a video wall on the fifth floor of the police control room that