With the New Year come new products. Earlier this week D-Link announced its latest range of IP surveillance cameras designed specifically for use in the home

Like megapixel cameras, HDTV network cameras offer superb image detail and outstanding color representation. HDTV cameras capture crisp and clear images formatted for modern screens and TVs. For applications where full frame rates and high-quality imaging are a priority, HDTV cameras are an ideal fit.

Arecont Vision has added two panoramic day/night dome cameras to its powerful SurroundVideo collection.

VideoSurveillance.com welcomes four new Vivotek IP cameras: Vivotek FD8133V, Vivotek FD8134V, Vivotek IP8151P and Vivotek IP8352.

VideoSurveillance.com is introducing five new Arecont Vision cameras: AV2805, AV1315, AV2815, AV1325 and AV2825. Arecont Vision is renowned for its powerful, megapixel cameras and advanced features like forensic zoom.

Panasonic has announced a new rugged outdoor version of its i-PRO SmartHD dome camera. The new Super Dynamic WV-SW395 is equipped against direct sunlight, humidity, water, dust, extreme temperatures and challenging weather.

Boasting an incredibly compact build, Axis’ new M50 cameras provide discreet 360° surveillance.

Panasonic is releasing two new network vandal-resistant dome cameras: the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342. The new rugged cameras excel in noise reduction and offer wide dynamic range to compensate for high contrast lighting scenarios. Both have integrated video motion detector technology that can be customized to the needs of an application with four detection areas, 15 sensitivity levels and two privacy zones.

Joining the ranks of the Axis P33 camera series is the new P3367, which is available in an indoor and outdoor model. These fixed dome cameras boast 5 megapixels, perfect for capturing highly detailed images of people and surroundings.

Axis is adding another high performance IP camera to its impressive lineup. The Q6032 is designed for indoor use and well suited for applications requiring powerful zoom and facial detection.

Axis announced this spring its impending release of the Q6035. This network dome camera offers extensive PTZ capabilities, such as 360-degree endless pan and 20x optical zoom. Combined with autofocus and a wide 16:9 field of view, the Q6035 can cover a lot of space without comprising details.

Axis has added two new small dome IP cameras to its lineup of network surveillance cameras. The P5512 and the outdoor P5512-E offer 360-degree pan and 12x optical zoom for thorough coverage of wide areas. With a width of less than 7.5 inches wide, these unobtrusive cameras are suited for monitoring large areas.

Axis recently announced a new PTZ dome camera with HDTV quality video and 360-degree panoramic view. Featuring two different lenses, the P5544 is part of Axis’ collection of Panopsis cameras.

Arecont Vision is releasing two new day/night panoramic cameras boasting 20 megapixels. Available in a 180-degree model and a 360-degree model, these high resolution cameras can do the work of an entire fleet of conventional cameras.

VideoSurveillance is offering five new Axis cameras, including three rugged outdoor network cameras and two indoor PTZ network dome cameras.

Mobotix is rolling out a new IP camera that supports high-quality 6.2 megapixel dual images using two 3.1 megapixel image sensors and two different types of lenses. With this innovative set-up, the camera can provide a total panorama, 180-degree view of the scene and supports synchronized exposure settings with linked image control. The D14 offers higher maximum frame rates in all resolutions.

We have added two Axis PTZ cameras and two fixed camera from Vivotek to our lineup of network dome cameras.

We are now offering two additional cameras, the Vivotek PZ8111 PTZ indoor daytime camera and the Vivtotek IP8331 day/night outdoor bullet.

There are some exciting new products coming out of the Panasonic exhibit at ASIS International 2011 this week. Early on in the security show, the manufacturer introduced a new line of i-PRO SmartHD weather-resistant cameras.

We already shared some of the highlights of last month’s ASIS 2011 with you, and now we have another one. Megapixel-specialist, Arecont Vision unveiled its new D4SO series of MegaDome compact all-in-one outdoor domes at the trade show as well.

IP cameras with long range optical zoom are ideal for viewing details from afar. Whether you need to identify people, license plates or tracking numbers, we offer IP cameras with up to 35x zoom. Long range optical zoom offers high quality images of distant objects.

In order for retailers to protect themselves against threat, they must be proactive about it by improving their loss prevent efforts. Shoplifting and employee/internal theft are undoubtedly the two most common theft practices. However, it's extremely important for retailers to be made aware of other theft practices happening today, especially crimes that may work against one’s current security system. Grab-and-go theft, flash mob robs, or flash robs have become the theft du jour. Based on previous crime reports, these acts tend to be committed by large groups of young adults who storm retail stores – usually department stores or convenience stores – and stuff pockets or bags with merchandise in a matter of minutes, if not seconds.

According to a recent report released by IMS Research, Axis is now ranked as the number one provider of surveillance cameras worldwide. The report, which looked at global manufacturers of both analogue and network cameras, found that network camera sales are expected to account for roughly 60% of global surveillance camera sales by 2016, a significant increase from 40% in 2011. The positive finding demonstrates the industry shift from analogue video to IP-based video.

Because hackers will always remain a threat, it’s critical to change your IP camera’s default username and password. Once you’ve changed the username and password, we recommend that you update it every six months to protect your network from hackers. Let’s face it: hackers are becoming smarter and more conniving.

Slip and fall fraud is big business. The fraudulent injury rose 12% in 2011 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Please note that we’re referring to the slip and fall injury when it occurs on purpose. Unfortunately slip and falls do happen to innocent individuals who have no intention of exploiting their employers for their injuries. But with slip and fall fraud, it’s the exact opposite.