GE Security for Sale

November 11th, 2009

ge_security.jpgAccording to Bloomberg, the GE security division may be purchased by UTC for at least $1.8B.  There has been much speculation over who would be willing and able to acquire GE Security and certainly UTC has been one of the few contenders.

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Axis 233D

December 20th, 2007

Axis 233D Network PTZ Dome Camera

Axis 233D

Product Overview

The Axis 233D is an IP camera that has been truly designed for security applications with features and performance that go toe to toe with today’s best analog PTZs. Read the Axis 233D review here.

Panasonic WV-NS202A

December 17th, 2007

Panasonic Network PTZ Dome Camera

Panasonic WV-NS202A

Product Overview

The Panasonic WV-NS202A is a network PTZ camera that has set the bar for all of its competitors. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) and progressive scan, you might think the price would be high but then again… maybe not. Read the review for the WV-NS202A here.


Bosch to acquire Extreme CCTV

December 16th, 2007

Bosch

Extreme CCTV

Bosch has plans to enhance its security product offering by purchasing Extreme CCTV of Canada. Extreme CCTV has been a pioneer for video surveillance in low-light applications with their infrared technology and also found a strong niche with their license plate cameras. According to Reuters, the acquisition is set for approximately $92 million USD. Read the rest of this entry »

Axis 225FD

December 13th, 2007

Axis 225FD Indoor/Outdoor Fixed Dome

Axis 225FD

Product Overview

The Axis 225FD meets several outdoor applications where many other IP Cameras are lacking. Read the product review here.

HES Strike installed in 3 minutes

December 12th, 2007

HES

HES has released an electric strike that does not require any cutting of the door frame. The HES 5900 series concealed electric strike is demonstrated to be installed in 3 minutes! Check out the video for yourself here.

Axis 216FD,216FD-V, 216MFD, 216MFD-V Indoor Fixed Dome

Axis 216FD

Product Overview

The Axis 216FD is making a splash on the IP camera scene as many are starting to standardize on this IP fixed dome, now available in vandal-proof and a mega-pixel versions. Read the product review here.

Axis 212

December 10th, 2007

Axis 212 Digital PTZ Dome

Axis 212

Product Overview

The Axis 212 claims to redefine PTZ and it may very well do that with a unique lens that should turn some heads. Read the full product review here.

Panasonic i-Pro Certification

December 6th, 2007

Panasonic

Panasonic has decided to certify resellers through their I-Pro Certified Reseller Program. They will still go through distribution channels, but any reseller must be an I-Pro Certified Reseller in order to purchase any I-Pro products.

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Pelco IS90 Camclosure Series

December 1st, 2007

Pelco IS90 Camclosure Series Indoor Mini Dome

Pelco IS90 Camclosure

Product Overview

The Pelco IS90 Camclosure Series can meet a variety of applications and may the one-stop shop end-users and integrators alike are looking for. Read the product review here.