Genetec offers SMBs affordable cloud option on Windows Azure

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of unified IP security solutions, announced Stratocast, a powerful yet easy-to-use Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution powered by Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses who are looking for a high-end and extremely reliable video sec

Verticalization of ALPR technology

While concerns of economic difficulties and budgetary constraints linger, more and more ALPR solution providers are looking to deliver better services and business models with higher ROI. a&s explores how this change of focus is helping them enter new markets and scale new revenue heights.

ALPR technology gone mainstream

Back in 2008, the global ALPR market was worth roughly US$119 million, according to IMS Research (part of IHS); by the end of 2012, it had expanded to $350.4 million, a 6.9-percent increase from 2011. As the market continues to grow and needs evolve, a&s takes stock of recent developments.

Tailor mobile onboard monitoring to different fleet types

Mobile, onboard monitoring is not a one-size-fits-all market, thanks to the various types and functions of land transport fleets. In this feature, a&s collects tailored onboard monitoring solutions for specific usage scenarios.

New kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past.

SLOC bloc expands

Intersil Corporation announced the expansion of the Intersil Techwell SLOC (Security Link Over Coax) ecosystem. Intersil has worked closely with global technology leaders to address the need for increased security worldwide and reasserted its commitment to the next-generation video surveillance system solution.

World's First Outdoor Gigapixel Webcam

The world's first automated and outdoor gigapixel webcam, EarthCam's GigapixelCam, is now available to help project teams monitor jobsites and document progress with greater scope and precise detail. Using propriety technology and software, the revolutionary system has a unique robotic camera with a custom lens that surgically pans a jobsite at defined intervals, capturing multiple high resolut

IP-Based Storage for Mission-Critical Applications

Network video is the leading driver of the growth in the video surveillance security market. It's not only altering the fundamental infrastructure of security systems, but it is also spurring innovation in tangential area, such as marketing, behavioral analytics and traffic management. Servers, storage and workstation technologies are therefore key components of an IP-based physical security so

Switches and Routers at the Heart of Security Networks (Part 2)

Let's take a look at how these various devices and networks combine in some very complex building installations. The first is a two-tower project known as the Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This office/hotel complex accommodates business and vacation travelers alike. The office tower is home to numerous MNCs requiring the latest fiber-optic technology and integrated systems. The f

Switches and Routers at the Heart of Security Networks (Part 1)

Most often, corporate officials prefer to converge their security, building and other operational systems onto one large enterprise computer network. That creates a challenge for the IT department, to marry disparate systems with varying degrees and requirements of access, bandwidth and security. That challenge is typically met through the creation of sub-networks known as LANs and WANs. A LAN is