Asia Update: TOM targets HD-SDI DVRs

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TOM Technology has produced video surveillance products since 2000, with steady development of DVRs ranging from PC-based to standalone. As of today, the company has set its sights on developing HD-SDI DVRs. Thomas Jin, President and CEO of TOM, believed the time for HD-SDI is about to start. The company decided to shift its attention to HD-SDI products after experiencing fierce competition.

A retail store for security

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Tony Collums, President and Director of Operations for The Alarm Company (TAC), advises other security companies on how to open a retail shop in a Honeywell blog entry. Collums has been involved in the security and electronics industry since 1979, and opened such an outlet earlier this year.

Asia Update: Truen stays ahead with IP speed domes

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Founded in 2005, Truen's products are used in transportation, broadcasting, security, and city surveillance. Some of its important clients include the highway authority of Korea, the Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC), and major television and radio network Korean Broadcasting System. With various network solutions to satisfy the needs of system integrators (SI), the company is able to form good w

Asia Update: Next Chip revs up for automotive applications

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As the DVR market diminishes over time and imaging signal processor (ISP) chips can efficiently reduce the board size and total cost in a camera, Next Chip will concentrate on developing ISPs for security cameras. Next Chip, a total turnkey solution provider, is expanding its portfolio of components which can be used for HD, HD-SDI, network, and analog cameras with improved WDR performance.

Asia Update: Mintron targets professional niches

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Considered the forefather of Taiwanese video surveillance, Mintron manufactured the first black-and-white and color CCD cameras in the country. The company's core value revolves around strengthening its technology in terms of image quality and reliability. Mintron witnessed the Golden Age of manufacturing security products in Asia.

Major league losing market share

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The message from the market seems clear; major conglomerates in the security business have given up on their long standing strategy of growth through acquisition. None of them excluding Tyco, have made a significant acquisition since 2010. In the 5 years prior to that they were all active in acquiring businesses both large and small; increasing their geographic scope and updating their technology.

Middle East making a comeback

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The Middle East has returned to many MNCs' and investors' radar once again, with business potential emanating from the United Arab Emirates to neighboring countries and northern Africa. This feature looks into the various growth markets and their opportunities for security solutions providers — carpe diem, seize the day, seize the region!

Asia Update: LILIN revamps to embrace IP

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Merit LILIN, a company that is no stranger to the security industry, was established in 1980 in Taipei, Taiwan. Under the charismatic leadership of Cheng Chung Hsu, President of LILIN, it is one of the few dynamic Taiwanese companies that was able to confront and overcome the turbulent times associated with the economy. Today, it has successfully transformed and shifted its main strength from anal

Asia Update: Convex brings precision machinery to IP surveillance

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Founded in 1997, Convex was a precision machinery manufacturer, providing semiconductor companies with production equipment. Now, Convex provides total solutions for network video and robotics as well. Myung-Ho Yoo, President and CEO of Convex, possesses a strong background and deep knowledge of optics and video surveillance technologies. Yoo's know-how enabled Convex to develop its new network sp

Asia Update: GKB evolves with passion and trust

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In the security industry, it is imperative for manufacturers to establish long-term relationships with each of their partners and clients based on trust. They must take into consideration the needs and demands of end users. Based on the belief that security products are meant to protect people, GKB makes customers its priority.