Y-cam considers this strategy a step in the right direction as they aim to deploy an impressive collection of economically sound IP cameras into the Indian security and surveillance market as well as provide an uncomplicated method of facilitating additional Y-cam sales through new and existing resellers of IP based security products.

When questioned about their motivation for entering into new territories the Global Sales Manager of Y-cam Solutions, Simon Carr, had this to say, “The needs and concerns faced by Indian households and businesses are constantly evolving. Y-cam’s affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring solutions can provide great benefits and peace of mind. This provides a fantastic opportunity for businesses to provide value to customers, and take part in a rapidly growing and exciting market.”

Already having established alliances with IP security resellers through most of Western India, Y-cam has now directed their focus to establishing a strong presence throughout the entire country in hopes of securing a spot as one of the most prolific providers of security solutions.

In order to keep pace with this new initiative, Y-cam has created and launched http://www.y-cam.in and invite resellers looking to partner with Y-cam in India to contact india@y-cam.com for further information.

MultiLive for Mac was released a few months ago, and rides on the widespread success and popularity of the earlier version of MultiLive for Windows. Y-cam has recently re-designed the free software application to include a better UI and greater fluidity. Those chosen to be beta testers will have the distinct advantage of using the new application before it is released to the general public next month.

Spaces for testers are limited and available on a first come first served basis. To apply, visit http://www.y-cam.com/microsite/mac-multilive/ and follow the instructions provided.

Minimum Mac Requirements

Operating system – Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor – 800MHz – PowerPC G4 or Intel
Memory – 128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended)

MultiLive for Blackberry works to enhance the mobility that Y-Cam users have come to expect from such a great system. The Blackberry App enables users to monitor their systems from wherever they happen to be, while affording them the ability to effectively store passwords, usernames and even each of the cameras IP addresses.

The MultiLive for Blackberry application is only available on OS5 and above models.

To experience MultiLive for Blackberry click here.

Features of the new MultiLive for Blackberry Application:

• The ability to effortlessly monitor up to eight Y-cam IP cameras
• The freedom to store and retrieve password and username information
• Effortless camera management
• Unique thumbnail viewing

On February 16^th, 2011 Y-Cam eagerly unleashed the wonder of MultiLive for Mac into the network camera world. As a freeware VMS/NVR application, MultiLive for Mac promises to bridge the gaps between Y-Cam accessibility and compatibility for Apple users while mimicking the successes of the previously launched Windows version in 2008.

Although the primary function of MultiLive for Mac is enable effortless Y-Cam monitoring and recording of up to 36 IP cameras simultaneously from most Apple devices, the software also provides access to an entire army of powerful and useful features designed to ensure users receive the very best from their Y-cam cameras. These features include the provision of instant viewing in a real-time environment and the advantageous ability to record feed from almost any camera. Some of the more advanced administrator command functions include: alarm and automation controls and instant transmission to a local hard drive or other storage device.

Seasoned and devoted Mac users will appreciate this fantastic development as it enables them direct access to their Y-cams at no cost. Prior to the introduction of MultiLive for Mac, the only available Y-cam Mac compatible applications were both costly and difficult to navigate.

Y-cam Mac MultiLive Features

• The freedom to monitor and record up to 36 cameras
• Effortless access to the camera and its controls
• Advanced alarm functions
• On-screen display
• Snapshot image capabilities
• The ability to view video with audio

Y-cam Mac MultiLive Mac System Requirements

Operating system – Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor – 800MHz – PowerPC G4 or Intel
Memory – 128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended)

The Y-cam S Range directly replaces the Classic Range, adding improvements and features, without increasing the price.

New features and improvements include:

- Full compatibility with both PC and MAC
- NAS-Ready feature, supports direct recording to virtually all NAS drives
- Improvements to WiFi network search capabilities
- Cross browser and cross platform compatibility

The added features of the S Range to this already well equipped line of cameras provides even greater value when considering Y-cam for your network camera needs.

For more information or to purchase, contact Network Camera Store at 877-638-2260 or purchase directly on our website. For more information click on one of the following links:

Y-cam White S (YCW004)
Y-cam Knight S (YCK004)
Y-cam Black S (YCB004)

Featured Product: Y-cam Knight SD Day/Night IP Network Camera

The Y-cam Knight SD is an ideal IP network camera for home or small business use. It comes loaded with features for a very low price. The Y-cam camera comes with built-in IR illuminators for night viewing allowing you to see even in complete darkness. The video can be viewed in MPEG4 or MJPEG video compression and offers 30fps at 640×480 resolution.

The Y-cam Knight SD also comes with a built-in MicroSD card slot allowing you to recording video or snapshots locally to the camera. This means a recording PC does not need to be present at the location of the camera. The wireless feature also provides easy installation where running network cabling would be difficult.

The Y-cam Knight SD comes with free recording software allowing you to record up to 32 Y-cam cameras. The camera can be viewed on both PC and Mac however the recording software is only PC based. For Mac recording software, check out SecuritySpy by Ben Software.

More information can be viewed here: Y-Cam Knight SD Overview

Here are the current outdoor bundles:

Y-cam White Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle
Y-cam White SD Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle
Y-cam Knight Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle
Y-cam Knight SD Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle
Y-cam Black Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle
Y-cam Black SD Outdoor Wall Mount Bundle

Y-cam shell packs are also now available:

Y-cam 4 Pack White Shell Outdoor Enclosure
Y-cam 4 Pack Black Shell Outdoor Enclosure

Vivotek has recently released a video on their YouTube channel that demonstrates how you can access Vivotek IP camera and video server (video encoder) devices on an iPhone. Vivotek IP cameras and video servers can be configured to use MJPEG video compression. By doing so, access to these devices is then possible through multiple web browsers including the Safari web browser on the Apple iPhone. Once the IP camera or video server has been configured to use a MJPEG video feed and remote access has also been configure so that you gain access via the Internet, accessing live video is as easy as typing in the device’s IP address in the Safari browser. Be sure to check out the video posted below to see how easy it is to access live video from a Vivotek IP camera or video server on your iPhone.

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In the past, network camera devices have relied heavily on MPEG4 video compression and ActiveX controls for allowing a network camera’s video feed to display through the Internet Explorer web browser. However, with the evolution of network video surveillance and the increase in popularity of the Mac platform, Mac support has now started to become available and the need to rely on ActiveX controls is no longer an issue preventing proper Mac support due to most network cameras now including alternative solutions to ActiveX controls.

The Mac IP Network Camera section on the Network Camera Store website will display IP camera devices that support the Mac (Macintosh) platform. This includes IP camera devices that include Mac compatible setup software and video surveillance software and will also include IP camera devices that can be viewed on a Mac computer system on a basic level, including live viewing of video images and basic camera configuration. It is also possible for some Mac compatible IP camera devices to allow for video recording through Apple QuickTime Pro. Mac compatible IP cameras may also be supported by Mac compatible network video surveillance software applications from third party software developers.

With the introduction of Mac support for IP network cameras, comes a welcomed alternative to the heavily favoured Windows based network video surveillance market. With Mac network video surveillance product support available, the network video surveillance industry is sure to grow even bigger now that two separate platforms, Windows and Mac, are being developed for. Be sure to check out the newly created Mac IP Network Camera category for details on Mac supported IP camera devices. More Mac IP cameras will be added soon!

Mac supported IP network cameras:

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