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Pelco was a leader in analog systems who feel severely in the 2010s and was finally sold off by Schneider.
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  • Pelco Sued by ObjectVideo on May 13, 2012
    ... Now ObjectVideo is suing former, long time partner Pelco. Done quietly after business hours on a Friday afternoon, ObjectVideo issued a two paragraph...
  • Outdoor Camera Temperature Impact Examined on May 01, 2012
    ...went out" "Every outdoor PTZ camera deployed (analog or IP) gets it's own outdoor rated power supply (Pelco WCS1-4)" "We do not use the larger camera mounts, housings ( ie. bosch, pelco) traditional...
  • IP Camera Networking Basics on Apr 29, 2012
    ... Examples include ACTi Utility Suite, Axis Camera Management, Arecont AV100, IQFinder, Pelco Device Utility, etc. You can also try using tools built into VMS systems but the manufacturer's...
  • Schneider Goes VSaaS on Apr 23, 2012
    Schneider Electric, the parent company of major surveillance manufacturer, Pelco, announced a partnership agreement to distribute VSaaS from OzVision. Many wondered, including...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012
    ...IndigoVision Ingram Micro Intersil ipConfigure Milestone Systems Mobotix NLSS OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Pixim Samsung Sony Veracity Winners Given the low overall innovation, the bar for being...
  • Arecont WDR Cameras Examined on Mar 31, 2012
    ...3MP (like Axis Q1604, Pelco Surevision, etc.) Price: These are some of the lowest-cost WDR cameras on the market, with...
  • ISC West 2012 Show Best / Worst on Mar 30, 2012
    ...covered: Show Floor Traffic Ingram Micro Samsung Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes,...
  • ISC West Show Floor Review Day 1 2012 on Mar 27, 2012
    ...are the topics/companies covered: Show Floor Traffic Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor looked filled with vendor boothes,...
  • From the Pelco Jet to the Ex-Pelco Yacht on Mar 24, 2012
    The Pelco jet was a symbol of the old Pelco. Long gone, the new Pelco is a far less powerful and...
  • Axis Q1604 Shootout Results on Feb 27, 2012
    ...- A dark scene with minimal ambient lighting In these tests, we compared the Axis Q1604 to Bosch, Pelco and Sony camera as well as the Axis P1344 and the Axis Q1602. Below is a sample of the image...
  • Testing Pelco's Surevision Cameras on Jan 09, 2012
    Undoutedbly, Pelco was a leader in analog CCTV. Years ago, integrators would have likely choosen Pelco as the most...
  • Bosch Dinion Camera Testing on Jan 08, 2012
    In this report, we test Bosch's Dinion IP cameras against leading cameras from Axis, Pelco and Sony. Our goal in this test was to understand (1) how Bosch's cameras compared to one...
  • Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test on Dec 11, 2011
    ... The Pelco SureVision arguably provides the best image though it too is still a blob. Lastly, let's...
  • MP Camera Low Light Shootout 2011 on Dec 05, 2011
    ... We've tested Arecont, ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, etc. UPDATE: We've taken the top performers of this test and did a...
  • Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera on Nov 29, 2011
    Should you be using 20MP cameras? Once considered science fiction, 20 Megapixel cameras are now a...
  • IP Camera Bootup Shootout 2011 on Oct 19, 2011
    ...manufacturers including: ACTi Avigilon Arecont Bosch Axis Bosch Canon IQinVision Panasonic Pelco Sony Vivotek The average time to boot up an IP camera in our roundup was between 1 minute...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011 on Oct 05, 2011
    ... Pelco Good Stuff: Historically strong technical support. Note: They claim to have the world's best...
  • First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide on Oct 04, 2011
    ...Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Basler Bosch Cisco DVTel HikVision IndigoVision IQinVision Mobotix Panasonic Pelco Sony StarDot Verint VideoIQ Vivotek VMS Systems 3VR Aimetis American...
  • DRS Technologies WatchMaster Thermal Camera on Sep 28, 2011
    In the past year, thermal IP surveillance has been a growing trend, with Axis, Bosch, and Pelco entering the IP thermal market, FLIR and VideoIQ entering a partnership, and SightLogix adding a...
  • Pelco Layoffs September 2011 on Sep 27, 2011
    Schneider Electric has announced layoffs, aka a 'workface reduction' for the Pelco division and Clovis facilities. We spoke with Schneider and they confirmed that the layoffs are...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011
    ...Genetec ipConfigure Intransa Immervision IQinVision HDcctv Alliance Milestone Mobotix NLSS ObjectVideo Pelco Sony Verint VideoIQ Intransa - Intransa's 'major' new announcements for the show included...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...[link no longer available] / IPVM Review Vitek Multi-Port Coax Over Ethernet Converter IPVM Review Pelco / Schneider Electric Branding Changes IPVM Review Briefcam Enterprise Analytics Announcement...
  • Pelco Sarix SureVision Examined on Sep 19, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's announcement of SureVision [link no longer available] - examining how the feature set compares...
  • Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift on Sep 19, 2011
    ... 2 years ago, the big news was the Cisco / Pelco partnership and that has not had much of a practical impact. Will this be any different?
  • Who the Hell is Killing the Pelco Brand??? on Sep 18, 2011
    What a colossal marketing mistake - It looks like Schneider Electric is phasing out the Pelco brand in favor of its own [UPDATE: Schneider denies this, details below]. Perhaps this makes...
  • Pelco's Sarix Competitive Price/Positioning Examined on Sep 07, 2011
    Pelco entered the megapixel market moderately late and with a relatively limited lineup. Now, with the...
  • Surveillance Pricing: MSRP and Discounts on Jul 07, 2011
    ...its name implies, the manufacturers that typically use this are traditional security companies such as Pelco, American Dynamics, Honeywell, March Networks, etc. However, some startups adopt this approach...
  • Quasar Smart HD Cameras Examined on Jun 15, 2011
    ... This functionality is found in some competitor's cameras, such as Pelco's Spectra PTZs [link no longer available]. This reduces overall cost by eliminating some...
  • New Surveillance Products Review June 2011 on Jun 14, 2011
    ...  This functionality is found in some competitor's cameas, such as Pelco's Spectra [link no longer available].New FeaturesDVTel also claims the Quasar line improves...
  • Fundamental Barriers to Surveillance Innovation on May 23, 2011
    ... Can I run this on my Intellex, Pelco DX8100, Bosch DVR, etc.?" Once you tell them you need to buy a new DVR or another server, most...
  • Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' on May 10, 2011
    ..., Cisco Partners with Pelco 2011 - 'Who Cares About Cisco?' Brand can only carry companies so far if the products are not...
  • Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) on Apr 19, 2011
    ... We compare both Bosch's to a Sony CH140 (1/30s fixed shutter) and a Pelco Sarix (1/8s shutter) in both tests. In the 3 to 5 lux scene, interestingly, the Bosch's fared...
  • Color Versus Day/Night Shootout on Apr 16, 2011
    ...Axis and a MP from IQinVision) and 4 day / night cameras (2 Bosch's - one at SD and HD, and MP Sony and Pelco Sarix cameras). We wanted a broad range of cameras to see how performance varied across camera...
  • Winners and Losers Spring 2011 on Apr 12, 2011
    ...historical position: Entry Level VMS Providers PSIM End Users OV Partners ACTi DVTel Mobotix Pelco Entry Level VMS Providers: The price declines continue, driven by primarily by larger VMS...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ...VMS: Announcement / IPVM Review NVT Ethernet over Coax: Product Page [link no longer available] / IPVM Review Pelco Hybrid DVRs (DX4700/DX4800) : Product Page / IPVM Review Pelco Free Video Analytics :  IPVM...
  • ObjectVideo Sues Bosch, Samsung and Sony on Apr 06, 2011
    ... Notably absent from this lawsuit are Axis, Pelco and Cisco. As we examined in our OV future review, Axis has licensed patents from OV to protect...
  • ObjectVideo's Funding, Future and Challenges Examined on Apr 03, 2011
    ... One noteworthy example is how Pelco has shifted from marketing OV's analytics to giving their own away for free. The biggest brand...
  • Analog vs HD Night Shootout on Mar 26, 2011
    ...8, b/w, gain: High); online $950 Pelco Sarix IXE20DN [link no longer available] - 1/3" CMOS; F1.2 Pelco; 1280x720; 0.25 Lux (Mono, 33...
  • Testing: HD Decoder (NLSS) on Mar 15, 2011
    ..., Pelco decoder, Pelco cameras, etc.) Decodes HD video feeds: Most traditional IP decoders only decoded...
  • Pelco's 960p HD Resolution Claim Examined on Mar 09, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's 960p HD positioning for its HD Spectra line. In a recent promotional video, Pelco claims the...
  • Pelco's Hybrid DVRs (DX4700/4800) Examined on Mar 08, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's 2 new Hybrid DVR series: the DX4700 and 4800 series. Pelco is marketing these recorders to...
  • How Much Megapixel Do You Need? on Mar 08, 2011
    ... For instance, many DVRs, like the just announced Pelco 4700/4800 units have a strict 2 MP camera maximum. New HDcctv DVRs have a similar limitation....
  • Distributors Dealing Direct to End Users on Feb 22, 2011
    ...Firetide, Fluke, GE Security, Great Lakes, Hubbell, Leviton, Milestone, Mobotix, Ortronics, Panduit, Pelco, S2, TOA, Transition Networks, Valcom, Video Alarm, VideoIQ. Anixter's Bosch ordering...
  • Dealing with Gaps in Surveillance Coverage on Feb 14, 2011
    ...surveillance designer faces: In the video, we referred to our pixels reference chart and used the Pelco camera design tool [link no longer available]. Recommendations on Reducing and Dealing with...
  • Bosch's New HD Camera Line Examined on Feb 05, 2011
    ... The closest competitor is the Pelco Spectra HD (1.3MP, 18x optical zoom) camera. We project the Bosch 800 to have roughly the same...
  • City Mesh Wireless Surveillance RFP Examined on Jan 26, 2011
    ...  The cameras are recorded to a local DVR, with Pelco Net350 (a discontinued model) used for viewing and control. Video is accessible via a...
  • Examining Pelco's New Sarix IM Series Domes on Jan 11, 2011
    In this note, we examine Pelco's expanded mini-dome line. In their announcement, Pelco is emphasizing [link no longer...
  • Pelco Releases "Free" Video Analytics on Jan 04, 2011
    ...6, Pelco is providing 'free' video analytics for its Extended Platform (EP) models. This is a very...
  • Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010
    ...Intellivid ipConfigure JDS Milestone Systems NLSS ObjectVideo Optelecom-NKF (Acquired by TKH) Pelco Pivot3 Pixim Proximex Steelbox Stretch TimeSight (New...
  • Debating Axis's IP vs Analog Cost Comparison on Dec 13, 2010
    ..., a Sony SSCN21A, a Samsung SCC-B5366 [link no longer available] or Pelco IS20-CHV10F [link no longer available]) The 2 outdoor cameras will cost about $275 each or $550...
  • Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined on Dec 07, 2010
    ...variety of products from major CCTV equipment (keyboard/PTZ/matrix switchers) manufacturers: Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell, and American Dynamics. Key Benefits Provides highly scalable and efficient video...
  • Casino Video Surveillance Guide on Nov 30, 2010
    ...Manufacturers In our experience the most commonly used manufacturers in US casinos include: Honeywell, Pelco, Bosch, IndigoVision, Synectics, NICE, DVTel, Genetec, AD, Dallmeier and Cisco.  Choosing...
  • 2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger on Nov 28, 2010
    ...product growth in 2009 and H1 2010 so growth should be solid but will it match this year's 30% pace? Pelco: We think Pelco's IP cameras will have a lot of challenges in 2011. Looking at Pelco's IP...
  • Airport PSIM / VMS RFP Examined on Nov 23, 2010
    ...responsibility for all systems to be integrated including Lenel, MDI, Quantum Secure, Intergraph, Vidient, Pelco 9700 Matrix and Pelco Endura, Existing Pelco Endura system to be kept. No encoders, decoders or...
  • Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined on Nov 14, 2010
    ... Indeed, many of their surveillance offerings have been re-brands or 'me-too' offerings (see Cisco-Pelco and Cisco PSIM/Analytic sources).At ASIS 2010, an announcement that received little recognition...
  • Video Surveillance RFPs Reviewed - Vol 1 on Nov 08, 2010
    ...3MP All parts and pieces from Pelco including VMS and storage Our observations: As this is a California city, Pelco's ability to...
  • School District RFP Examined on Nov 07, 2010
    ... The RFP states the school already has Pelco IP110 cameras installed. These are the 'pre-Sarix' 4CIF, MPEG-4 IP cameras. The school already...
  • Transit Center's Surveillance RFP Examined on Nov 06, 2010
    ...3MP All parts and pieces from Pelco including VMS and storage Our observations: As this is a California city, Pelco's ability...
  • VMS by Segment: Small, Medium, Large Camera Counts on Nov 01, 2010
    ... Avigilon Exacq Milestone Enterprise Pelco Digital Sentry OnSSI NetDVMS When distinguishing between medium and large systems, there's no...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Trends 2010 on Oct 24, 2010
    ...Dynamics Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Cisco DVTel Genetec GVI Intransa IQinVision Milestone Mobotix OnSSI Pelco Pivot3 Scallop Imaging VideoIQ In the last quarter, we believe the most important market shift...
  • Digital Sentry DS v7 VMS Release Examined on Oct 21, 2010
    In this note, we examine new features and restructured pricing for Pelco's Digital Sentry VMS software version 7. This updates our May 2010 test of DS 6.8.The key new...
  • Axis Strong Growth Continues in Q3 2010 on Oct 15, 2010
    ... In a previous report, Pelco's revenue was reportedly greater than Axis. Given Pelco's admitted sales declines (and...
  • New Products Reviewed Fall 2010 on Oct 12, 2010
    ...(see IPVM Pro Review) Pivot3's Scale-Out Hosting [link no longer available] - (see IPVM Pro Review) Pelco S5118 IP Megapixel PTZ [link no longer available] - (see IPVM Pro Review) Pixim Seawolf WDR...
  • Examining the Pelco Spectra 1.3MP HD PTZs on Oct 04, 2010
    Pelco released a line of megapixel IP PTZs called 'Spectra HD [link no longer available].' This marks...
  • VMS Support Search Released on Oct 02, 2010
    ...AutoIP ipConfigure LenSec Luxriot Milestone Corporate Milestone Enterprise Mirasys Nuuo OnSSI Pelco Digital Sentry Pelco Endura via UDI5000-CAM QNAP Salient Systems Seetec Verint EdgeVR Verint...
  • Surveillance Camera Statistics - Megapixel on Sep 25, 2010
    ... A few observations: Pelco stands out both for its highest list price and steepest dealer discount. The dealer discount...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer New Web Pages Roundup on Sep 14, 2010
    ...2 [link no longer available] Genetec: SV-16 Powered by Omnicast Specifications Pelco: Spectra HD Dome Positioning System - Spectra HD [link no longer available] NLSS:...
  • IP Camera Standards Battle? on Sep 11, 2010
    ...no one currently supports their IP cameras (an ironic state of affair for analog market leaders like Pelco, GE and Honeywell).  With standards in place, this would eliminate a key barrier and allow them...
  • Milestone Essential VMS Version Examined on Jun 21, 2010
    ...channel Milestone XProtect Basis+: ~ $125 per channel Milestone XProtect Essential: ~$50 per channel Pelco DigitalSentry - $125 - $200 per channel (depends on promotion and use of Pelco cameras) It is...
  • VMS Competitive Comparison 2010 on May 22, 2010
    ...Milestone Corporate Milestone Enterprise Mobotix NUUO OnSSI NetDVMS & Ocularis Client Lite Pelco Digital Sentry This collection provides a broad range of global VMS system from basic to...
  • Is Price Pressure for IP Video Increasing? on May 16, 2010
    ... Pelco is offering [link no longer available] free resolution upgrades on megapixel cameras and waived...
  • Testing Pelco Digital Sentry VMS Software on May 03, 2010
    Pelco is not known for its software. While the company is one of the largest global analog...
  • 2010 Spring Surveillance Trends on Apr 01, 2010
    ...with a number of recent announcements: ExacqVision releases low-cost embdedded hybrid DVR appliance Pelco: New Version of Endura and hybrid DVRs Envysion appliances add hybrid support [link no longer...
  • Pelco's Financial and Strategic Status Examined on Mar 27, 2010
    In a March 2010, Pelco's CEO discussed [link no longer available] their falling financial results and their efforts to...
  • Pelco's All-HD Gambit: Who Wins? Who Losses? on Mar 27, 2010
    In a much publicized move, Pelco's booth at ISC West was 'all-HD': HD fixed camera, HD PTZs, HD monitors, HD NVR appliances,...
  • Pelco's Thermal Camera Announcement Examined on Mar 27, 2010
    At ISC West 2010, Pelco announced an upcoming release of IP thermal cameras. This update shares additional...
  • New Video Surveillance Products Spring 2010 on Mar 23, 2010
    ...VCA Framework Mobotix Expanded Panoramic Offerings Panasonic Smart HD Panasonic New MP cameras Pelco Sarix Thermal Camera Pelco Endura Express Pivot3 Minibank / Hardbank Pointsource...
  • Camera Design Tool with Google Maps Integration on Mar 15, 2010
    ... Pelco 2010 Tool Pelco has released a free camera design tool with Google Earth integration. The tool...
  • The Importance of On-Line Training Videos on Mar 10, 2010
    ...end, we plan to highlight such on-line technical training videos - starting with Avigilon, Axis and Pelco. If you know more, please share and we will add.
  • IT is Now in Charge of Security Systems on Mar 10, 2010
    In a surprising move to us, Pelco's magazine now declares that times have changed and the IT manager is the 'new sheriff' in town....
  • On-Line Technical Training Videos from Pelco on Mar 09, 2010
    Pelco has posted a series of technical training videos for its Digital Sentry line, the DX8100 and the...
  • Megapixel Camera Comparison 2010 on Feb 22, 2010
    ...Out: When Super Dynamic mode is on, low light performance is materially worse than when it is disabled Pelco Sarix Standout: Auto back-focus, tight integration and bandwidth benefits when integrated with...
  • Should Manufacturers Publicly Share Technical Docs? on Feb 01, 2010
    ... Pelco's IP cameras [link no longer available] offer A/E specifications, CAD drawings, Installation...
  • Testing Panasonic's Megapixel Camera (WV-NP502) on Feb 01, 2010
    ...this camera with a fairly broad range of VMS systems including Milestone/OnSSI, Exacq, Genetec, NICE, Pelco Endura, Salient, ipConfigure, Mirasys, Seetec, etc.   On-line pricing for the Panasonic...
  • Free 4 Channel VMS Software Released (DS4U) on Jan 20, 2010
    Pelco has released a free 4 channel VMS software application (the DS4U) that supports Pelco's own...
  • Pelco Expands Manufacturing in China on Jan 13, 2010
    As part of the details emerging from Pelco's layoffs, an interview with Pelco in SSN reveals that Pelco will be expanding its manufacturing...
  • What do Pelco's Layoffs Say About the Industry? on Jan 13, 2010
    IP Video Market poll respondents are divided among 3 conflicting interpretations about Pelco's 4% layoff.   45% - the entire industry faces economic challenges 32% - the analog...
  • Pelco Layoff Examined on Jan 12, 2010
    Pelco has announced a layoff of 100 employees, or approximately 4% of their global workforce of 2400....
  • Video Surveillance Market Size and Forecast Guide 2010 on Dec 13, 2009
    ... For overall video surveillance equipment, Pelco is ranked 1st for 2007 revenue and Axis is ranked 6th. Axis 2007 revenue was approximately $200...
  • H.264 Objections Considered on Dec 09, 2009
    ...264 including Sanyo, Pelco Sarix and Cisco (non-Sarix cameras). The recommendation for MAIN profile is interesting as most...
  • Testing Pelco's Sarix Megapixel Cameras (IXE20DN) on Dec 05, 2009
    While Pelco is a leader in analog surveillance cameras, they are not even in the top 10 for 2008 global...
  • Sales Progress Report on Dec 01, 2009
    ...revenue growth, Cisco made a similar point in our September 2009 examination of their OEM/partnership with Pelco. It seems reasonable that Cisco's revenue in physical security would grow because (a) they only...
  • Corporate Video Surveillance Recommendations on Nov 14, 2009
    ...Current Systems The corporation uses GE's Picture Perfect [link no longer available] access control and Pelco DVRs [link no longer available]. Based on cost and logistics, it is probably infeasible to...
  • Pelco Sarix's Support of MATE Examined on Oct 17, 2009
    Pelco announced that their Sarix IP/Megapixel cameras will now support MATE video analytics. This is...
  • What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? on Oct 14, 2009
    ... Cisco's recent OEM deal with Pelco for network cameras is likely a temporary action. As demonstrated by Cisco's dual $3 Billion...
  • Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them on Oct 09, 2009
    2009 Classic: Kudos to Cisco for finally coming out and being honest about their video...
  • Is the Web Replacing Security Magazines and Shows? on Sep 27, 2009
    ... Just in the last few months, the sale of GE Security, the Cisco/Pelco partnership and the HDcctv Alliance announcement are 3 good examples. Critical Analysis The...
  • New Producs Directory ASIS 2009 Finalized on Sep 24, 2009
    ...Sanyo's New HD cameras and test results - overview [link no longer available] and our review  Pelco's Partner Program -  our review  Cisco OEMs Pelco Sarix Cameras - overview and our...
  • Will Cisco Buy Pelco? on Sep 22, 2009
    An IT analyst believes Cisco may acquire Pelco. He states, "This fits the mold of Cisco's acquisition strategy. It's a smaller company with a...
  • Examining Cisco's Defense of their Video Surveillance Strategy on Sep 22, 2009
    Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelco deal and their general video surveillance strategy. There are 3 responses - a comment from...