WV-NW960 IP dome camera

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The WV-NW960 is yet another addition to the iPro range from Panasonic. An IP dome camera, it is Weather Resistant, and features a 30x zoom function that sets it apart in its class.

The The WV-NW960 is IP66 rated so can be used in many different scenarios. Whether it is installed indoors or outdoors the dome camera is capable of delivering super dynamic images even in the harshest of environments. It contains intelligent algorithms that allows it to auto track when motion is detected. Uniquely it can also be instructed to enter auto track through a manual function on the system controller giving added to value to you IP surveillance system.WV-NW960 panasonic IP dome camera

Auto image stabilization ensure a clear image is always achieved even in windy conditions where movement and vibration can be a problem for other dome cameras. With scene changing intelligence built into the unit it is able to generate alarms should tampering occur. Dual chip technology means night time images are enhanced as the camera switches to mono in order to ensure the best pictures are always recorded working down to lighting levels as low as 0.04 lux enough for pretty much any application.

The iPro range is being enhanced by Panasonic on a regular basis and Panasonic guarantee that the iPro series is designed to deliver the highest quality throughout the entire CCTV system.

ACTi new 4 megapixel IP camera is to be released Q2 2011

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News from ACTi about the first and second quarters of this year and some of the developements you need to know about.

The year 2011 is a very important year for ACTi and they have taken some
major steps in order to continue to be one of the premier providers of
IP camera products and ancillary equipment.

As of Jan 1,  ACTi have extended the their warranty period to 3 years on a
number of their products. These will include the IP box camera, IP fixed
dome the IP bullet camera. In addition video encoders and decoders are
also included. This is a bold step by ACTi in order to show the market
place the trust they have with regard to the reliability and build
quality of their IP camera range.

ACTi have also announced they will be discontinuing the following
products during the early part of this year. Please take note of the model numbers that are shown below.

ACM-5811
ACM-7511
ACM8511
TCM-3001
TCM-3011
TCM-4001
TCM-5001
TCM-7011

Another exciting development this year will be the introduction of the 4
megapixel IP camera. This is much looked forward to and we hope to bring
you a full review on the camera as soon as we can. In the meantime here is a sneak preview.

1. 4MP H.264 zoom camera with 18x optical zoom(KCM-5211)
2. 4MP@8fps / 1080p@15fps / 720p@30fps
3. Auto Focus* / Auto White Balance / Auto Exposure
4. Advanced noise reduction and edge enhancement
5. Day and night function support w/ mechanical IR cut filter
6. Video crop with concurrent streaming (up to 4 VGA streaming)*Accurate and fast auto focus designed by ACTi in-house

Take a look at the ACTi website for more information on what is certain to be a big hit.

Software in CCTV – can it replace the control system and can it be chargeable?

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More and more, software is becoming the heart of the CCTV System……..

In days of old, a system would have one control point, and if additional control points were required, the system practically needed replicating in order to provide additional controls to another point.

Come the age of the computer and now adding another control point is as easy as loading software onto a network enabled PC……..

Most DVRs these days come with free software that provides accessibility to stored images, live cameras and PTZ controls..

But an interesting surge in the market appears to be coming from the software only control systems – BMS style software that controls the full range of Security disciplines, including Fire, Intruder, Access Control and CCTV etc….

Honeywell are big leaders in this arena, but new products from the likes of ESSA and CNL offer interesting control angles on the control system

Milestone and IndigoVision are also big players in this industry area too………Milestone particularly have set their business model on the ‘licence per camera’ basis, allowing flexibility to expand the system without too much expense or inconvenience…….it’s an interesting idea – we are all used to paying subscriptions for software such as anti-virus programs, so to pay a fee on annual basis seems like a good way to ensure maintenance agreements are kept by linking the camera licences to subscriptions…….

Of course, some end users see the extra current premiums that IP allegedly imposes over SD (Standard Definition) CCTV as enough to pay let alone additional subscriptions for software………..but, as prices fall, then we think subscriptive CCTV is an interesting idea – potentially locking end users back into reliable installers via the maintenance/subscription model

Time will tell, but certainly there are massive advantages to the control systems being PC software based………

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CCTV Predictions for the coming year?

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Well, here are our predictions, maybe not in 2011, but perhaps in the next few years?

In a prophetic, Nostradamus style,what is going to be the next big thing in our CCTV Industry?

  • 3D CCTV – 3D might have the ability to increase resolutions on SD (Standard Definition) images, plus offer enhancement for Video Analytics
  • Enhanced Video Analytics – in line with heightened Terrorism alerts, analytics will play a greater part in many CCTV specifications
  • DVRs with solid state HDD’s – as prices for Solid State Drives reduce, increased use in our industry will happen – greater life, reliability and speed
  • HD PTZ Domes – don’t write off the PTZ yet !! Sure, PIXC Megapixels offer superb resolution, but PTZ capture so much more!
  • HD over analogue cabling – what? yes, I know, is that a step back? well, no, it might be a way to smooth the path to quicker/greater acceptance – the ability to use existing cable infrastructures to transmit HD CCTV images
  • Cameras with larger on board storage – IP Cameras with flash storage or in built, ruggedised HDDs to store images at the head – take the strain away from the Network, particularly as more systems go HD
  • More off site recording – as ADSL/Broadband connections get better, expect more and more off site recording solutions to pop up – companies specialising in off site storage

these are just a few of our ideas………….some come from rumours, some come from our imagination, but we wouldnt be surprised if a few of these don’t appear in the market very soon!!

Tell us your predictions for 2011 and beyond!

SYAC integrated security

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SYAC

SYAC is a technology company who have made extensive advancement over the last few years in the fields of CCTV, Access control, Fire and intruder alarms.

Originally founded in 1988 Syac developed DIGIeye and concentrates its projects and products to fit into the ever expanding field of security integration. By positioning themselves as a one stop shop for security and fire they now have a name that is known world wide.

There mission statement is simple and clear, they wish to be able to provide their customers with everything they need regarding electronic security . At the same time they take full responsibility for the total integrity of the systems they provide.

Syac’s propriety software has the ability to allow customers to truly integrate security systems together composed of several different interoperable subsystems.

Syac have of over 90+ employees and have a truly worldwide presence which gives them many different areas of experience to draw from. Fostering creativity and innovation as a core belief means that Syac have achieved commendable growth  and success since their inception.