Genetec and HID Global on the Mideast Market

Business Talk

The two leaders in their respective fields share with a&s their take on developing business and sustaining growth in this exciting market.

Axis and Milestone on the Mideast market

Business Talk

In this feature, the dynamic duo share with a&s their vertical and channel development efforts in the thriving region.

Simple wiring, full functionality

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Mintron is introducing a new generation of HD coaxial link system and fiber link system. Not only does the “link” conform to the standard HD-SDI format, it is also able to transfer uncompressed 1,080p video, audio, control signals and power through a single cable, when it used to require three. Your cameras and receivers will no longer require any additional wires and power lines.

Tomorrow's distribution model

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The traditional distribution model for physical security products right across the globe was often referred to as “box shifting;” it offered products off the shelf but with few value-added services, according to a recent Memoori Business Intelligence report. This is now rapidly morphing into a sophisticated system delivering value-added services that its clients are now demanding.

Powerful and compact NVRs with intuitive design

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Imagine having an NVR that features a dual-HDD tray, with a compact size smaller than a dictionary with A4 dimensions. This is not just a concept, but a real product already: QNAP VS-2112 Pro+ NVR. The following is a real-life test report highlighting its strengths.

Getting good vibes from the Mideast

Business Talk

In this feature, a&s collects feedback from active channel players in the Middle East, in an attempt to share best practices in business development with solutions providers interested in expanding in the thriving region.

Mind the gap in a diverging market

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One trend that today's economic climate is significantly influencing is the nature of analog to IP migration. An age-old debate in the industry, much has been written over the years about how quickly and completely a transition from analog-based to IP-based security solutions would take place. It seems the European economy is writing us all a new chapter.

Asia Update: TOM targets HD-SDI DVRs

Business Talk

TOM Technology has produced video surveillance products since 2000, with steady development of DVRs ranging from PC-based to standalone. As of today, the company has set its sights on developing HD-SDI DVRs. Thomas Jin, President and CEO of TOM, believed the time for HD-SDI is about to start. The company decided to shift its attention to HD-SDI products after experiencing fierce competition.

A retail store for security

Business Talk

Tony Collums, President and Director of Operations for The Alarm Company (TAC), advises other security companies on how to open a retail shop in a Honeywell blog entry. Collums has been involved in the security and electronics industry since 1979, and opened such an outlet earlier this year.

Asia Update: Truen stays ahead with IP speed domes

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Founded in 2005, Truen's products are used in transportation, broadcasting, security, and city surveillance. Some of its important clients include the highway authority of Korea, the Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC), and major television and radio network Korean Broadcasting System. With various network solutions to satisfy the needs of system integrators (SI), the company is able to form good w