The following ACTi IP network cameras and video server have been added:
ACTi TCM-5001 H.264 IP Box Camera
ACTi TCM-5601 H.264 Megapixel IP Box Camera
ACTi TCM-5611 H.264 Megapixel IP Box Camera
ACTi TCM-1232 H.264 Megapixel Outdoor IP IR Bullet Camera
ACTi TCM-1231 H.264 Megapixel Outdoor IP IR Bullet Camera
ACTi TCM-1011 H.264 Indoor IP IR Bullet Camera
ACTi TCM-1511 H.264 Megapixel Indoor IP IR Bullet Camera
ACTi TCM-3411 H.264 Megapixel IP Fixed Dome Camera
ACTi TCM-3401 H.264 Megapixel IP Dome Camera
ACTi TCM-3511 H.264 Megapixel IP Dome Camera
ACTi TCM-7411 H.264 Megapixel IP Dome Camera
ACTi TCM-7011 H.264 IP Rugged Dome Camera
ACTi TCM-3011 H.264 IP Fixed Dome Camera with Varifocal Lens
ACTi TCM-3001 H.264 IP Fixed Dome Camera
ACTi TCD-2100 H.264 One-channel Entry-level Video Server

For more information on these ACTi products, visit www.networkcamerastore.com or call (877) 638-2260.

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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Network Camera Store is pleased to announce that Toshiba network video surveillance products are now available for purchase off of the Network Camera Store website. The Toshiba line of network video surveillance products includes network camera and video server (video encoder) devices, along with network video surveillance management software, a single channel MPEG4 video decorder device and network video surveillance accessories. Be sure to check out the Toshiba brand page on the Network Camera Store website for more details on Toshiba network video surveillance products.

Some of the newly listed Toshiba network video surveillance products include:

More products will be listed soon including Toshiba Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Network Video Recorder (NVR) devices, additional network video surveillance software products, as well as additional network video surveillance accessories.

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Vivotek has announced the creation of a virtual security consultant, Dr. Bolida, to help inform system integrators on Vivotek product features and to provide general product installation and configuration support. Vivotek has found that many insightful application notes and product features were born out of constant communication with their customers. The services provided by Dr. Bolida will offer an opportunity for system integrators to provide details on Vivotek network camera applications and installations which can then be shared with other Vivotek product users and system integrators.

The first instalment in the Dr. Bolida monthly newsletter focuses on SD memory card local storage data retrieval, as well as easy network camera access on iPhone devices. Be sure to check on Vivotek’s Dr. Bolida for more details!

Source: Vivotek Press Release

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ACTi has recently announced that a new version of the ACTi Mobile Explorer software is now available. The ACTi Mobile Explorer software is designed to allow you to view video feeds produced by ACTi network video devices and network video recording software on a PDA device. This latest software release, version 2.1.10, adds support for viewing megapixel IP camera devices through the ACTi NVR software, allows for the video streams to be resized based on user configuration and also adds support for Two-Way audio communication. The ACTi Mobile Explorer software is a great application for PDA users who require access to their IP video surveillance network by providing mobile client access. With mobile access you then have the ability to check in on your surveillance network from almost any remote location providing your PDA device has the ability to connect to the surveillance network. Be sure to check out the latest release of the ACTi Mobile Explorer software by visiting the ACTi Corp. company website.

Source: ACTi Releases New Mobile Explorer Version 2.1.10

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The world’s largest steel maker, Arcelor Mittal, has installed a security system by SC Electro Universe SCM that utilizes ACTi network video surveillance products. Arcelor Mittal, based in Romania, holds the largest tubular factory in the world. The entire video surveillance system in managed from a centralized location and consists of ACTi IP camera and video server devices. The ACTi ACD-2200 and SED-2140T video server devices, along with the ACTi ACM-1431P bullet IP camera were chosen for installation with connection to a centralized management server. Video data is transmitted across the network via a fiber optic network with a total network length of approximately 10 kilometers. Wireless technology has also been utilized to help connect some of the IP camera video feeds into the surveillance network.

The application features areas with extreme temperature variations with temperatures ranging from -30 degrees Celsius in the winter to 60 degrees Celsius in the summer. Due to the extreme range in temperatures the ACTi SED-2140T was used in these specific areas. The SED-2140T is a temperature resistant video server designed specifically with these types of environments in mind.

ACTi Press Release Excerpt:
Manager from SC Electro Universe SCM has mentioned that, when selecting video servers for this project, we have tested many brands in the market and finally chose ACTi solutions, ”It is the State of ART” Technical Director Daniel said. Because of the excellent performance of ACTI equipments in very low lighting conditions and very reasonable price.

Source: The World Largest Steelmaker Arcelor Mittal Protected by ACTi IP Surveillance System

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Toronto based Daycare Webwatch is transforming traditional methods of childcare services and is giving parents added peace of mind when leaving their children in the care of others. Through the technology of IP network video surveillance and Vivotek IP network video surveillance products, Daycare Webwatch provides the ability for parents to monitor their children through live camera video feeds that are accessible to parents over the Internet. This added level of surveillance allows parents who have placed the care of their child to others the ability to check in on their child and obtain peace of mind knowing they can easily see what happens throughout the course of the day.

Currently, the Vivotek VS2403 video server devices are used to convert the existing analog surveillance cameras to digital video feeds that are then accessible locally on the local network and remotely via the Internet. The VS2403 provides a secure video feed to authorized users and also adds the capability of providing privacy masking. The VS2403 is also capable of handling motion detected events and will allow for alarm notification with pre and post event snapshots available for viewing. The Vivotek VS2403 will allow for up to four analog camera connections per video server. With the continued advancement in IP camera technology, Daycare Webwatch will soon be transitioning to a complete IP based solution with IP camera devices providing better image quality and higher frame rates than traditional analog surveillance cameras systems.

Vivotek Press Release Excerpt:
Daycare Webwatch, in less than ten years, has expanded their local business in Toronto to all of North America, with care centers ranging from San Diego, California to Orlando, Florida, and many locations in between. With the increased value proposition from using VIVOTEK products, Daycare Webwatch has prominently differentiated itself from its competition. “It is a very competitive business and any additional value-added service allows a childcare center to differentiate itself. If a parent is choosing between two centers and one has our viewing system, they choose our center every time,” says MacDonald.

Source: Daycare Webwatch and VIVOTEK Help Innovate Childcare Service

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Network Camera Store is pleased to announce that three additional Axis Communications video encoder devices are available for purchase. The Axis Q7404, Axis Q7406 and Axis Q7900 are now all available for purchase through Network Camera Store. The Axis Q7404 (0291-004) and Axis Q7406 (0289-001) video encoders expand upon the all ready listed single channel Axis Q7401 by added support for additional analog cable connections while also including H.264 video compression also found as a feature of the Axis Q7401. The Axis Q7900 is a video encoder rack that will allow for multiple blade video encoders to be installed within the rack. The Axis Q7900 (0287-004) will support the Axis Q7496 blade video encoder and will allow for up to 84 analog cameras to be connected for management through four Gigabit Ethernet ports. For more details on these newly listed products, please see the details below and be sure to follow the included links for each product page.

Axis Q7404 4 Channel Video Encoder 4 Channel Video Encoder Multiple H.264 streams per channel Full frame rate in all resolutions Two-way audio on one channel
Axis Q7406 6 Channel Blade Video Encoder 6 Channel Video Encoder Multiple H.264 streams Blade style video encoder Works with Axis Q7900 Rack
Axis Q7900 Rack for Video Encoder Devices Slots for 14 hot-swappable blades Four Gigabit Ethernet ports Redundant power supplies Hot-swappable fan cassettes Supports the Axis Q7406 Video Encoder Blade

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Axis Communications will be present at the Intersec 2010 security show held in Dubai at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Intersec 2010 event will be held later this month from January 17th to the 19th. At this year’s show, Axis will be on hand to show new and existing IP network video surveillance technology including the soon to be released Axis P5534 HDTV 18x Zoom PTZ network camera. The Axis P5534 is lauded as being the highest video quality pan/tilt/zoom network camera available with 720p video resolution support. The Axis P5534 also includes a SD/SDHC memory card slot for onboard storage, Two-Way audio communication support, as well as support for High PoE, compliant to the IEEE 802.3at standard.

Axis Communications will be participating at this year’s Intersec event with Aimetis, the creators of the Aimetis Symphony network video management and analytics software program. Aimetis is an applications development partner of Axis Communications. Together, Axis and Aimetis will be demonstrating a complete network video surveillance solution including integrated video management and analytics, people counting and business intelligence reporting.

Axis Communications will also be showing their high performance one, four and six channel video encoder devices. The Axis Q7401 single channel video encoder, the Axis Q7404 four channel video encoder and the Axis Q7406 six channel video encoder will all be present at the Intersec 2010 event. Each of these Axis video encoder devices are capable of support full frame rate at full D1 video resolution and include support for the H.264 video compression format.

Source: TradeArabia.com – “Axis to showcase new network cameras”

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