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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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FLIR Acquires Lorex on Oct 25, 2012... Competing Against Axis, Bosch, Pelco Head On Even more interestingly, Flir is gearing up to deliver an end to end array of security...
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Bullet Resistant Cameras Reviewed on Oct 24, 2012... Take the following list: Moog/Videolarm BMT10C2 Bullet Resistant Box Housing: ~$950 Online Pelco HS4514 Ballistic Box Housing: ~$800 Online Panasonic PBRH10 Bullet Resistant Tube Housing:...
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New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012...supporting non Axis IP cameras Panoramic MP Cop Cameras (Panasonic) - Quite novel for first responders Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees - aims for fast shipping and no hassle returns Pelco Thermal...
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Pay Real Money; Get Fake Interview on Aug 30, 2012... Here's an example of the type of hard hitting questions they asked Pelco recently: "Congratulations on the Pelco by Schneider Electric success story at The Greenbrier...
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Axis P3384 Lightfinder/WDR Domes on Aug 21, 2012...these cameras, their potential impact, and how they compare to other WDR and low-light models from Sony, Pelco, and Panasonic. Overview The P3384 adds Lightfinder low-light capability, as well as wide...
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Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees on Aug 09, 2012Will making returns easy and guaranteeing stock draw integrators to Pelco? The company thinks so, and they have leveraged the idea into a recently announced Product...
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Pelco's Wrong! Cries HDcctv Alliance on Jul 04, 2012Just days after being sued for stealing Object Video's invention of fire metadata, Pelco is again being attacked - this time for allegedly blowing it on moving to HDcctv. The head of...
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Average Camera Models Used Per Project on Jul 02, 2012... Each front entrance got a Pelco IS20 indoor mini dome for the WDR so we could see through the windows. Inside each donation...
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Advertising Blows Up on SIW on Jun 28, 2012Reading through today's hatchet job against Pelco, SecurityInfoWatch dumped two surprises. Not only is the article laughably and ignorantly a...
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Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry on Jun 27, 2012... The last set of lines you need to meet spec (Panasonic, Arecont, & Pelco) Some of this is because the marketplace is all over the place and every job is different with...
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Pelco Sarix TI Thermal Cameras Review on Jun 23, 2012... So what makes Pelco's thermal cameras so special and worthy of the IFSEC award? In this note, we examine the details...
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IP Video 101 Training on Jun 05, 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...
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Pelco: IP vs. Analog Debate Over on Jun 02, 2012Pelco's top executive proclaimed that the debate between IP and Analog is over, at the PSA-Tec keynote...
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Sony Next Generation Cameras (IPELA Engine) on May 30, 2012...incremental upgrade, intended to regain some ground Sony has lost as competitors such as Bosch, Axis, and Pelco have improved performance in subsequent generations of cameras. WDR: Sony's V Series cameras...
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Pelco's 3D Design Tool Reviewed on May 25, 2012... In a surprise, Pelco has elected to just "give away" such a piece of software. In this note, we overview Pelco's "3D...
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Pelco vs Integrators on May 14, 2012Once an integrator favorite, Pelco is increasingly viewed with distrust and concern by many. As the former US leader becomes...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Schneider Goes VSaaS on Apr 23, 2012Schneider Electric, the parent company of major surveillance manufacturer, Pelco, announced a partnership agreement to distribute VSaaS from OzVision. Many wondered, including...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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From the Pelco Jet to the Ex-Pelco Yacht on Mar 24, 2012The Pelco jet was a symbol of the old Pelco. Long gone, the new Pelco is a far less powerful and...
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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...
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Testing Pelco's Surevision Cameras on Jan 09, 2012Undoutedbly, Pelco was a leader in analog CCTV. Years ago, integrators would have likely choosen Pelco as the most...
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Bosch Dinion Camera Testing on Jan 08, 2012In 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...
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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...
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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...
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Testing Arecont's 20MP SurroundVideo Camera on Nov 29, 2011Should you be using 20MP cameras? Once considered science fiction, 20 Megapixel cameras are now a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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DRS Technologies WatchMaster Thermal Camera on Sep 28, 2011In 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...
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Pelco Layoffs September 2011 on Sep 27, 2011Schneider 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...
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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...
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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...
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Pelco Sarix SureVision Examined on Sep 19, 2011In this note, we examine Pelco's announcement of SureVision [link no longer available] - examining how the feature set compares...
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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?
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Who the Hell is Killing the Pelco Brand??? on Sep 18, 2011What 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...
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Pelco's Sarix Competitive Price/Positioning Examined on Sep 07, 2011Pelco entered the megapixel market moderately late and with a relatively limited lineup. Now, with the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Testing: HD Decoder (NLSS) on Mar 15, 2011..., Pelco decoder, Pelco cameras, etc.) Decodes HD video feeds: Most traditional IP decoders only decoded...
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Pelco's 960p HD Resolution Claim Examined on Mar 09, 2011In this note, we examine Pelco's 960p HD positioning for its HD Spectra line. In a recent promotional video, Pelco claims the...
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Pelco's Hybrid DVRs (DX4700/4800) Examined on Mar 08, 2011In this note, we examine Pelco's 2 new Hybrid DVR series: the DX4700 and 4800 series. Pelco is marketing these recorders to...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Examining Pelco's New Sarix IM Series Domes on Jan 11, 2011In this note, we examine Pelco's expanded mini-dome line. In their announcement, Pelco is emphasizing [link no longer...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Digital Sentry DS v7 VMS Release Examined on Oct 21, 2010In 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...
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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...
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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...
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Examining the Pelco Spectra 1.3MP HD PTZs on Oct 04, 2010Pelco released a line of megapixel IP PTZs called 'Spectra HD [link no longer available].' This marks...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Testing Pelco Digital Sentry VMS Software on May 03, 2010Pelco is not known for its software. While the company is one of the largest global analog...
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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...
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Pelco's Financial and Strategic Status Examined on Mar 27, 2010In a March 2010, Pelco's CEO discussed [link no longer available] their falling financial results and their efforts to...
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Pelco's All-HD Gambit: Who Wins? Who Losses? on Mar 27, 2010In a much publicized move, Pelco's booth at ISC West was 'all-HD': HD fixed camera, HD PTZs, HD monitors, HD NVR appliances,...
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Pelco's Thermal Camera Announcement Examined on Mar 27, 2010At ISC West 2010, Pelco announced an upcoming release of IP thermal cameras. This update shares additional...
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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...
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Camera Design Tool with Google Maps Integration on Mar 15, 2010... --- Pelco has released a free camera design tool with Google Earth integration. The tool is in beta and...
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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.
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IT is Now in Charge of Security Systems on Mar 10, 2010In a surprising move to us, Pelco's magazine now declares that times have changed and the IT manager is the 'new sheriff' in town....
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On-Line Technical Training Videos from Pelco on Mar 09, 2010Pelco has posted a series of technical training videos for its Digital Sentry line, the DX8100 and the...
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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...
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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...
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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...