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H.265 video compression algorithm is becoming more prevalent in video surveillance industry. QNAP recently announced that "QNAP NAS is now certified compatible with Hikvision H.265 high-resolution network cameras, including the DS-2CD2H25FHWD, HIKVISION DS-2DF8836I5X, DS-2TD2636, and additional camera models." QNAP integrated 92 Hikvision H.265 network camera models, laser speed domes, and thermal network cameras, providing audio detection, tampering detection, and tripwire detection for surveil …

Vivotek MA8391-ETV - Multi-Adjustable Sensor Dome Security CameraVIVOTEK announced the launch of multi-adjustable sensor dome camera, Vivotek MA8391-ETV. Featuring four independent 3-megapixel CMOS sensors, the MA8391-ETV allows users to simultaneously view four different areas while occupying only a single IP address. This not only reduces the installation time and total number of cameras needed, but also reduces management effort and maintenance costs. Due to its unique and small design, the c …

10 Reasons to Buy a Security Camera SystemIn the present world, it is almost impossible to be in a place where cameras are not used to capture events, no matter the type. In developed countries, it is a normal thing to have surveillance cameras installed with the purpose of monitoring and watching what people do. Therefore, it is almost impossible for people to do things without being recorded on a camera. Although, this has caused mixed reactions with some people seeing this as an invasion of t …

Over the years, most business have started adopting the concept of smart buildings which usually operate automatically. However, there are challenges in this area of which the services of experts in this field need to be consulted. For instance, there has been a need to check building management systemsand put in the place the equipment that consultants specify. This is because it is common for a supplier not to produce the best components such as fire, security, HVAC, lighting system and …

As we predicted before, more and more manufacturers are now adaptin new compression method in the market, H.265/HEVC.Vivotek just announced new H.265/HEVC cameras to add to its H.265 product line. The release includes three 2-megapixel fixed dome cameras, FD9165-HT, FD9365-HTV and FD9365-EHTV and two 2-megapixel bullet cameras, IB9365-EHT and IB9365-HT. The security cameras come with embedded Trend Micro anti-intrusion software, empowering them to automatically detect and prevent credential-base …