PSIA releases draft video analytics specification for comment
27 Jul 10
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance has released its 0.9 Video Analytics draft specification for public comment.
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Latest News
Q+A - with David Hammond of Sanyo
20 Jul 10
In March 2010 David Hammond, whose career within the electronic security industry spans over thirty years, rejoined the CCTV division of Sanyo after a four year absence. We asked David what prompted him to take up the position of European...
Helicopter video beamed direct to mobiles at Farnborough Air Show
22 Jul 10
Vemotion Interactive will be at Farnborough Air show this week in conjunction with their partner Helimedia, with Vemotion technology being demonstrated to show how real-time video can be beamed from helicopters and routed through mobile...
Mobile CCTV service launched in Northern Ireland
19 Jul 10
Select Management and Security Ltd has rolled out a new mobile CCTV service within Northern Ireland.
Legislation
Correct training can combat CCTV misuse
18 Apr 09
UK CCTV compliance watchdog CameraWatch believes that fears over the wrong use of CCTV could be allayed by proper operator training.
Rise of CCTV threatens freedom, states House of Lords
07 Feb 09
The House of Lords has published a report which suggests that the ‘steady expansion’ of ‘The Surveillance Society’ risks undermining fundamental freedoms (including citizens’ right to privacy).
Australian CCTV standards site launched
09 Jul 08
The Australian CCTV industry has posted its draft standards document on a website which will allow installers, end users and consultants to participate in the standards process.
SectorGuard opens new DPA suite
14 Nov 07
SectorGuard has opened a new Data Protection Suite aimed at ensuring its clients are compliant with data protection legislation.
Product News
CCTV Center supports FLIR thermal imaging products and technology
16 Jun 10
CCTV Center, a Panasonic Systems Distributor, has made the move into supplying thermal surveillance equipment from FLIR.
I4S video: Panasonic launches SmartHD concept
17 Mar 10
Panasonic launched its new SmartHD surveillance concept in Tokyo last week – with a real focus on CCTV for the retail sector. Anthony Hildebrand reports.
Basler IP camera compatible with ImmerVision 360 deg Panomorph lens
26 Apr 10
Basler's 1.3 megapixel IP camera is now compatible with the ImmerVision 360 degree panomorph lens. This ImmerVision lens allows a complete overview of the entire surveillance scene, Basler says.
Samsung integrates cameras with Sureview software
17 Mar 10
CCTV cameras and DVRs by Samsung have been integrated into Sureview’s Immix control room software.
Surveys
Video surveillance market forecast to recover in 2010
15 Jul 10
A report by IMS Research forecasts that the world market for video surveillance equipment will recover quickly in 2010, growing by over 9 per cent compared to 2009.
Multitasking CCTV cameras set to slash £64 billion UK crime bill
30 Jan 10
Viseum has launched a study to help identify just how much its new CCTV cameras could save individual communities. Brian Sims reports.
Downturn realises modest growth in UK surveillance market
01 Sep 09
IMS Research's latest report, entitled: 'The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009', forecasts that the world market for video surveillance equipment will grow by just 3% in 2009.
Met blames low crime detection on CCTV compliance failures
01 Sep 09
CameraWatch - the CCTV and Data Protection Act (DPA) watchdog - has expressed its concern over a Scotland Yard report which suggests that fewer than one crime is solved for every 1,000 CCTV cameras in London.
