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Compro Technology Unveils Home-Friendly IP Camera
Last week at SecuTech Expo 2010 in Taipei, Compro Technology displayed their newest IP camera that is focused on the consumer market.
Compro’s line of professional IP surveillance cameras all support Power over Ethernet (POE), which simplifies the installation process where only one wire is required for both the data and power, and two-way audio support [...]
Security Cameras Prove More Effective Than Live Guards
16. February 2010
Companies and individuals alike often go the security route of installing video surveillance cameras over hiring a live guard to stand duty – mainly due to cost. But one gated community in San Antonio actually found that the cameras are more effective at curbing vandalism and community damage.
Before the live-monitored video cameras were installed, [...]
U.S. Military Drones have Video Surveillance Hacked by Insurgents
17. December 2009
Somewhat disturbing news is coming out of the pentagon today, confirming reports that insurgents in Iraq and possibly Afghanistan have been able to hack into the video surveillance feed of U.S. military drones.
The video feeds were unencrypted, so the insurgents were able to view the feeds with a piece of $26 software.
After the [...]
Video Surveillance Catches Russian Vodka Disaster
11. November 2009
Russians take things pretty seriously, especially when it comes to their vodka. That’s why we don’t think the owners of the liquor warehouse in Russia were too pleased when a forklift operator bumped one of the shelving units, sending off a ridiculous chain reaction of vodka destruction.
The cost of the destruction is estimated at [...]
Teenager Sets Up Locker Cam, Catches Hall Monitor Stealing Money
23. October 2009
When High School Senior Tiana Rapp found that someone had stole $150 from her locker, she went immediately to the school. In turn, the school blamed other students for the mishap, even though an adult hall monitor was patrolling the area.
After another $40 was stolen, the teen placed a video camera in another locker [...]
Video Surveillance Market Not Immune from Slow Economy
20. October 2009
Video Surveillance is one of the fastest growing segments in technology, but new research is saying the market for cameras and their equipment isn’t immune from the slumping economy.
According to market-research firm In-Stat, some segments within the video surveillance market will be hit harder than others. IP cameras, due to their high cost, will [...]
Security Cameras Spy Coke Machine Thief
14. October 2009
Some police statistics are showing that home burglaries are up 22 percent over last year, causing many homeowners to invest in security cameras for their homes. However video systems aren’t only becoming popular in homes, they’re also showing up in more unlikely places like soda-pop vending machines.
Police in Oklahoma City are searching for one [...]
ACLU Fights to Keep Cameras off Sacramento Streets
29. September 2009
The City Council in Sacramento will decide today whether to approve funds to add video surveillance cameras to city streets and other public areas. The local ACLU chapter has been fighting the initiative for some time.
The money is coming from a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security and would help purchase and [...]
ACORN Sues Over Use of Hidden Video Camera with Audio
24. September 2009
The deeply troubled organization ACORN announced today that they were bringing a lawsuit against the two filmmakers that used hidden cameras to videotape ACORN workers without their consent.
The two posed as a pimp and a prostitute, claimed they were smuggling in underage girls for prostitution, and were looking for ways to cheat the IRS. [...]
Cisco Joins Pelco to Develop HD IP Video Surveillance
23. September 2009
Cisco and Pelco are joining forces to develop the technology behind new HD IP video surveillance cameras, based on Pelco’s current Sarix platform.
The HD video cameras are expected to be available later this year, and will be distributed by “Cisco Authorized Technology Providers.”
The VP of Physical Security at Cisco had this to say:
After conducting an [...]
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