Video Surveillance Blog

May 8, 2008

Milestone IP video software supports Sony network cameras with H.264 compression

A new line of Sony network cameras with H.264 compression was recently released and will be supported by Milestone software. H.264 raises the bar for video compression, allowing for increased storage and optimized bandwidth without sacrificing high-resolution video and frame rates. Milestone has announced that its XProtect video management software will support the new Sony camera offerings and the H.264 compression standard.

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Posted by Dan on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM

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Traffic cameras help to identify six late night speed demons

Mentioning a "burnout" can mean many things - your friend from high school who spends his days playing video games in his parents' basement, or what your blender did when you got a little too excited about making gazpacho. In Christchurch, New Zealand, however, officials are happier about stopping a different kind of burnout with roadside surveillance cameras.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 8, 2008 12:42 PM

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May 7, 2008

Rapid growth expected for DIY home surveillance market

A recent study by MultiMedia Intelligence predicts huge growth for the do-it-yourself (DIY) home surveillance market in the coming years. The study anticipates the consumer DIY surveillance camera market to reach over $1 billion dollars by 2012.

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Posted by Dan on May 7, 2008 8:41 AM

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May 6, 2008

Gas station surveillance camera catches deadly explosion

Gas station security cameras usually watch over the parking lot and attached store, monitoring for loitering kids or the occasional gas thief. A camera perched atop the service station at a Sam's Club in Pinellas Park, FL recently got much more than that in the middle of the night.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 6, 2008 3:29 PM

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May 5, 2008

Extreme CCTV introduces EX36 IP camera with infrared illumination

Extreme CCTV, known for developing surveillance solutions for the most challenging environments, has released a new, vandal-resistant IP camera with infrared imaging. The Extreme CCTV EX36 is a rugged network camera designed for high-risk areas. It seamlessly integrates with existing IP network infrastructure, offering flexible, cost-efficient installation, and remote video monitoring. The camera uses IP Infrared Imaging (i3) to capture superior video images both day and night, even in dark conditions.

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Posted by Dan on May 5, 2008 1:13 PM

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May 2, 2008

For nightclub security camera thief, third time isn't a charm

Flashing lights, pounding music, beautiful people dancing...and security camera theft? Not many people associate theft with a night out dancing, but a German man in the town of Hof (in Bavaria) thought that he'd spice things up with a little thievery.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 2, 2008 2:38 PM

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May 1, 2008

Japanese train stations installing extra security cameras in preparation for G-8 summit

Railway stations across Japan are expanding their video surveillance systems as anti-terrorist measures are imposed leading up to this summer's G-8 summit in Hokkaido. Tokyo Metro, which has already expanded its surveillance efforts to include 2,800 security cameras in 161 train stations, plans on increasing that number to 5,700 cameras by 2011.

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Posted by Dan on May 1, 2008 4:20 PM

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April 30, 2008

Boston Marathon monitored by Axis IP cameras on Strix wireless mesh network

Last week's Boston Marathon was not only a showcase for world-class runners, it also offered up a great opportunity for wireless IP surveillance to work its magic. This year's marathon attracted over 20,000 runners and upwards of one million spectators. In order to help provide event and crowd control, and to protect the city from potential threats during this large event, a temporary, wireless video surveillance system was deployed and linked to state and local public safety agencies. The surveillance solution included Axis PTZ network cameras operating across an Integrated Wireless Surveillance System powered by Strix Systems Edge wireless mesh technology.

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Posted by Dan on April 30, 2008 9:09 AM

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April 28, 2008

Retail stores embracing IP surveillance and video analytics

A recent study conducted by IMS Research indicates the retailers in Europe are really starting to warm up to the idea of IP-based surveillance as a superior alternative to analog CCTV systems. The growth in popularity of IP cameras for the retail market has to do with a number of factors, including lower installation costs, and exciting features such as video analytics that can serve additional functions beyond video security.

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Posted by Dan on April 28, 2008 9:34 AM

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April 25, 2008

Hidden surveillance cameras in Philadelphia used to hunt down illegal dumpers

Usually we think of hidden cameras as being squirreld away in buttonholes and cleverly placed in newspapers and briefcases during high-stakes criminal investigations or by spies trying to crack open state secrets. Not so in Philadelphia. THe city has recently announced the introduction of mobile covert surveillance cameras to help control the city's rampant problems with illegal dumping.

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Posted by Jennifer on April 25, 2008 10:37 AM

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