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The future of the VMS
The surveillance market has changed over the past few years, even if we exclude the impact the Coronavirus is having on all markets and economies today. But as the market changes, what is happening to what was (and still is) the foundation for surveillance projects, the video management platform?
2 MP front-facing mobile camera
The TNO-6010M from Hanwha Techwin, distributed by XtraVision, is a front-facing mobile camera designed for in-vehicle (car or train) use, powered by the Wisenet 5 network. This camera is designed to withstand being mounted inside a vehicle, with adjustable length and a dual-joint design to adapt to any vehicle.
Personnel tracking in mines
In the event of a rescue operation, it is impossible to predict what dangerous elements lie ahead. Challenges in such an unstable environment, which can be completely dark or filled with smoke, fire, heat, dust and falling unstable ground, is life threatening to both the rescuers and the rescued. Time is therefore of the essence and is one of the greatest factors when carrying out any rescue operation.
Perimeter security design
When one starts to design a perimeter protection system you need to consider and evaluate the site, taking cognisance of international best practices, such as the four Ds for perimeter protection systems: Deter, Detect, Delay and Defeat.
XtraVision under new management and set for new horizons
XtraVision, a distributor of electronic security and fire solutions in Africa and South America, has changed hands. Anthony Rosenbaum founded the company in 2010 and he has sold his 50% stake to Nick Grange, who now takes on the role of managing director. Grange’s partner in the company, Theuns van Schalkwyk, remains on board in the role of technical director.
Serverless ANPR solution
The FF Group offers a cost-effective Serverless ANPR solution for parking management, in partnership with Hanwha Techwin. The solution enables the ANPR cameras to communicate directly with each other without the need for a server.
Arteco Video Event Management Software
The Arteco Video Event Management Software (VEMS) focuses on ease of use and resource management. The company’s research and development principles have united video analytics and video management software on a single platform at competitive price-points to standard VEMS products. The company views video analytics as an enhancement to the video security experience and not as a costly addition or complication to standard video management.
Hochiki shines a light on luxury
Càmina Suite & Spa, a luxury hotel in the heart of Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort, has invested in a fire protection emergency lighting system as part of extension and restructuring works. Taking the opportunity to provide its guests with additional life safety protection, the hotel made use of solutions from Hochiki.
Traffic monitoring system for Pardubice
FF Group, Hanwha Techwin Europe and Telmo teams have implemented a traffic monitoring system for Pardubice city (Czech Republic) as a part of the urban CCTV system. The project’s customers were the local municipality and police.
Hochiki Europe’s L@titude system distributed by XtraVision
Hochiki Europe’s L@titude range of fire alarm control equipment combines the very latest hardware and software to produce a powerful control and indication system, which is both sophisticated, yet simple to use. Developed by Hochiki’s design team and distributed through XtraVision in South Africa, L@titude is one of the most powerful, intelligent and technically robust fire alarm products available in the market today.