Access Control And Video Surveillance News From February 2015
Each month, Business Solutions reports news on business in the channel. This month in access control and video surveillance news, Pelco introduces new IP camera features, Canon makes an offer to acquire Axis Communications, Samsung launches megapixel HD fisheye cameras and announces online training program, and Milestone certifies the BCDVideo Nova Series.
Pelco Introduces New IP Camera Features
Pelco by Schneider Electric enhanced its Sarix Professional Range IP cameras. The cameras now include edge storage, which ensures uninterrupted monitoring by storing video, audio, and metadata on an SD card in the camera in case the connection to the video management system (VMS) is lost. This feature also enables any ONVIF G-compliant VMS to retrieve missing video when network connection is restored. Additional upgrades include Lenel NVR (network video recorder) integration certification and customizable features including smoked domes and surface movement radars (SMR) for IBP (Internet Backplane Protocol) pole adaptors that can be color-matched to the camera. The cameras feature H.264 compression, MJPEG compression, constrained variable bit rate (CVBR) technology that adjusts bandwidth based on scene complexity, up to 5 MP resolution, and adaptive IR (infrared) technology to optimize exposure settings.
Canon Makes Offer To Acquire Axis Communications
Canon has made a $2.83 billion offer to acquire Axis Communications, one of the largest suppliers of video surveillance equipment. The board of directors of Axis recommended that the shareholders accept the public offer. Axis Communications’ statement following the offer indicates its current management team and headquarters would remain in place. In addition, Axis would remain a separate legal entity within the Canon Group. This offer follows Canon’s acquisition of IP video management software and surveillance solutions provider Milestone Systems last year.
Samsung Launches Megapixel HD Fisheye Cameras, Announces Online Training Programs
Samsung Techwin released the SNF-8010 and the new mobile SNF-8010VM fisheye cameras. They offer 5-megapixel definition with digital pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) functionality, intelligent video analytics and on-board SDXC storage up to 64 GB. Images captured with the cameras can be dewarped and displayed in a variety of configurations, including single or double panorama and 360-degree view. Intelligent motion detection allows the cameras to detect motion while ignoring small, repetitive motions that could generate false alarms. The built-in microphone on the SNF-8010 provides audio detection capability and bidirectional audio communications and audio compression in G.711 u-law or G.726 format. Both cameras provide 12VDC PoE (Power over Ethernet) capability, alarm input and output, and the ability to detect tampering and network disconnection. In the event of network disruption, video is automatically recorded to the camera’s on-board SDXC storage to ensure continuous coverage.
Samsung Techwin also announced the launch of its new online training portal for reseller partners. New online training topics include basic network knowledge for IP-based security video systems, partner certification and certification tools, SSM (security services module) installation, setup procedures for iPOLiS mobile and Smart Viewer 4.4, and using the surveillance system design tool. Participants are required to register only once for online training, and Samsung certificates will be issued upon successful completion of each course.
Milestone Certifies BCDVideo Nova Series
Milestone Systems certified BCDVideo’s Nova Server and Storage Series. The certification verifies components are interoperable and optimized for performance with XProtect VMS (video management software). Certification tests identify that the system integrations meet minimum expected performance thresholds based on known benchmarks for best practice. The certification also measures the maximum number of cameras at a given frame rate, resolution, and codec that can be supported by the server and storage system. The maximum number of cameras achieved on the system was set at 150 1 MP cameras at 10 frames per second and 60 percent video compression.