This week, at the ASIS International 2007 conference in Las Vegas, Sony unveiled two new network camera models, the SNC-RX530N and SNC-RX570N. The cameras are designed to offer a wider dynamic range along with increased sensitivity.

Grossmont High School in San Diego has been reeling since late 2001 - when two shootings happened at the school in just two weeks. Grossmont's environment has been improving since August, however, since Sony equipped the campus with a new IP camera surveillance system called e-Surveillance.

Sony is amping up its IP surveillance product line with the addition of several new megapixel network cameras. The new models were introduced this week at the ISC West 2008 conference in Las Vegas. This is Sony's first foray into the megapixel camera market. Sony's megapixel offerings include the SNC-DM110 Megapixel Normal mini-dome, the SNC-CM120 Megapixel CS mount Day/Night, and the SNC-DM160 Megapixel Rugged Day/Night mini-dome.

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.

IP camera manufacturers Axis, Sony, and Bosch have announced that they will work together in an effort to develop a standardized interface for network video products. Currently, no such standard exists for determining how products such as IP cameras, video encoders, and recording software should communicate with each other. The companies hope to deliver a new standard of specifications for video streaming, locating IP devices, and intelligence metadata, amongst others, with the end result being greater interoperability for network video products.

Sony network cameras are playing a key role in securing Barcelona's massive Line 9 railway. Line 9 presents some difficult security challenges, considering 90 million passengers ride the rail line each year. In order to provide comprehensive surveillance of this sprawling railway, a whopping 2,937 Sony SNC-CS50P network cameras have been installed across 48km of track.

Netto, a Swedish supermarket chain, has turned to network cameras and IP video management software from Milestone Systems to help curtail robberies, theft, and shrinkage in its retail stores. The supermarkets were using analog CCTV systems, where surveillance footage was stored on video tapes. With the new IP-based surveillance equipment in place, Netto is hoping to take advantage of the technology's many benefits and cut down on those pesky issues which all retailers must face.

Steveston Harbor in Richmond, British Columbia recently deployed a wireless mesh network to monitor the ebb and flow of trucks, shipping containers, and fishing equipment. 22 wireless security cameras have been installed along the harbor in an effort to deter crime, meet heightened port security regulations, and also to prepare for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The harbor surveillance system uses a combination of Sony networks cameras and IQinVision megapixel IP cameras.

A large shipyard in the Canary Islands recently turned to Sony network cameras for an intelligent video surveillance solution. The shipyard, which repairs, maintains, and converts various types of boats, has installed a total of 20 Sony IP cameras both inside and outside the premises. The Sony surveillance cameras work to improve safety and provide access control for the shipyard and the boats within it.

Barcelona's TMB transportation system has installed a system of Sony network cameras to monitor its Horta bus station. The new IP-based surveillance system replaces an old analog CCTV system, and offers a number of benefits including remote video monitoring, scalability, more flexible installation, and higher image quality.

Sony has added a new IP camera to its product line. The Sony SNC-P5 is an affordable and versatile network camera offering pan/tilt functionality and 3x optical zoom. It delivers both MPEG-4 and JPEG video streams over the network at up to 30 frames per second with 320x240 resolution. The SNC-P5 is well suited for a broad range of indoor surveillance applications, especially those requiring PTZ, audio surveillance, and dual compression.

Sony is showing off its new line of pan-tilt-zoom network cameras this week at the IFC West conference in Las Vegas. Sony SNC-RH series cameras are able to pan a full 360-degrees while capturing and streaming high-definition (HD) video at up to 30 frames per second using H.264 compression. H.264 is a new compression standard that enables the transmission and storage of high-quality video using far less bandwidth and storage space than previous compression technologies.

Dragao Stadium, home to Portugal's FC Porto football club (some of you might call it soccer), has decided to implement a new IP-based surveillance system to enhance stadium security for staff and visitors. The stadium has a capacity of 51,000 seats and has been known to host some pretty large-scale events, including the 2004 European Football Championships. The system features a large network of Sony IP cameras which provide 24-hour surveillance inside and outside the stadium.

The city of Newport News, VA. (yes that's the name of the town, not the local paper), is moving forward with plans to implement a city-wide video surveillance system utilizing IP network cameras from Sony. The decision was made after an IP camera pilot program at a local-area high school proved successful. The new surveillance system will feature over 850 Sony IP cameras monitoring all public facilities throughout the city.

Sony network cameras are helping to increase video security for multiple forms of public transit in Barcelona. Transports Metropolitan de Barcelona, a public company that manages the bus network, metro line, and other transportation options throughout the city, recently upgraded the video surveillance installation at its Horta bus depot from analog to an IP-based system. The new video security solution incorporates Sony SNC-RZ30P network cameras and Sony RealShot Manager IP video software.

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, N.Y., is using intelligent network cameras from Sony to drastically improve its video security system. The Sony IP cameras are mounted throughout the campus and will aid in remote video monitoring of building corridors, streets, and parking lots. As part of the surveillance upgrade, most of the school's 200 existing analog security cameras have been replaced with a mix of Sony IP network cameras, including the Sony SNC-DF85N and the Sony SNC-DF80N intelligent mini-dome cameras.

Sony is adding a pair of high definition network cameras to its catalog of surveillance products. The Sony SNC-CH140 is a fixed camera, while the Sony SNC-DH140 is a mini dome camera designed for applications requiring discreet surveillance. Both models incorporate the company's new high-speed Exmor CMOS image sensor which enhances image quality and offers wide dynamic capabilities for optimal performance in difficult lighting conditions.

Portugal's massive Palacio Do Gelo shopping complex is now being monitored by an IP-based surveillance system featuring 200 Sony network cameras. All in all, the shopping facility includes hundreds of shops and restaurants, a theater, and a supermarket. That's a lot of ground to cover. The Sony network cameras are part of an integrated solution that combines video surveillance, digital signage, and a public address system, all operating along the same IP infrastructure.

Sony is adding to its lineup of high-definition network cameras with the new SNC-CH240 full HD fixed camera. The Sony SNC-CH240 joins an already impressive catalog of HD cameras that includes fixed, minidome, and PTZ models for both indoor and outdoor surveillance applications.

Sony just announced four new IP cameras built to deliver high-definition surveillance footage. Each network camera model offers H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG compression, and can stream high-def video at up to 30 frames per second in full 1280 x 720 resolution.

In the world of home entertainment, the HDTV revolution is already well underway. The consumer electronics market has made the shift from old-school television sets to high-definition plasma and LCD models. Now, the video surveillance industry is starting to take notice of this exciting technology. More and more manufacturers are beginning to offer network camera models that meet industry standards for HDTV image quality. In the VideoSurveillance.com online store, you can now find a full selection of HDTV network camera's from the industry's leading manufacturers, available in 720p and 1080p resolution. These cameras are geared towards applications requiring high-resolution images and full frame rate for identification and analysis. Examples include video security for casinos, airports, passport controls, and city surveillance.

We've added a fresh batch of high-performance Sony IP cameras to our online store. The new offerings include HD cameras for critical surveillance applications, ultra-fast PTZ domes, discreet mini-dome cameras, and fixed models boasting H.264 compression.

IFSEC 2010 is only a couple weeks away, and that means it's time for another slew of exciting new IP camera product announcements. Sony will be at this hugely popular UK security conference showing off a fresh batch of HD network cameras, including the SNC-DH180 network camera with IR illuminator, and the SNC-DH240 with innovative View-DR technology. Both cameras provide HD-quality video, which is a key focus for Sony and many manufacturers heading to the IFSEC event.

Milestone Systems and Sony recently announced a new joint venture that aims to improve the reliability of IP surveillance through edge recording (or recording straight to the camera). The system is called Edge Storage, and it basically works as stand-by storage in case of an outage or a lost connection. Footage is stored on camera, and when the connection is restored, it's automatically delivered from the camera to the Milestone XProtect server.

ExacqVision recently released version 4.2 of their video management software. ExacqVision’s software provides a cost-effective option for recording and managing video from IP cameras. A popular video management system, the latest release of the software is compatible with all ExacqVision hybrid and IP video surveillance solutions as well as a wide range of IP network cameras and encoders from other manufacturers. With Version 4.2, several manufacturers had their cameras added to the list of those IP cameras compatible with the software.

The Rose Bowl, home of Hampshire Cricket is upgrading their video surveillance system with Sony High Definition IP video cameras. With a capacity for over 20,000 cricket fans on match days, the Rose Bowl needed a video surveillance solution that would help streamline their security system. The stadium will be using 14 Sony SNC-RH164 HD Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras as well as 8 fixed HD Sony SNC-CH140 cameras to monitor the internal and external grounds of the stadium.

Sony released firmware updates for a selection of IP cameras. The most recent release includes updates for the SNC-RS series, the SNC-RH series, the SNC-RX series and the SNT-EX/EP series cameras.

Milestone recently released XProtect Device Pack 5.1 that updates support for new devices on their video management software platforms including XProtect Enterprise, Professional, Essential, Go, and Corporate. The 5.1 version Device Pack also includes support for new firmware on a range of different devices and solves different software issues that were related to Device Pack 5.0.

Offering true day and night surveillance, Sony recently introduced two new cameras for indoor and outdoor applications. Both the Sony fixed SNC-CH160 and the SNC-DH160 fixed dome HDTV IP cameras are equipped with 1.3 megapixel resolution and built-in IR illuminators that help capture images in the dark up to 15 meters (49 feet) away. Using Sony Exmor™ CMOS sensor technology, the SNC-CH160 and the SNC-DH160 deliver high-quality images with low noise.

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.

This past January, France unveiled its new multisport stadium to the world, complete with an innovative network camera system featuring Milestone Xprotect and Sony IP cameras. Located in Le Mans, the large venue can support up to 38,000 people during concerts and 25,000 during sporting events such as soccer and rugby. With such a vast capacity, MMArena poses a challenging surveillance scenario.

If you’ve been shopping for an IP camera, chances are you’ve seen the phrase ‘ONVIF-compliant.’ But what does that really mean? ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global and open industry forum that was formed to facilitate the development and use of a global open standard for physical IP-based security products. The forum aims to standardize how IP products within the video surveillance industry communicate with each other.