What sets Avigilon apart from other HD IP CCTV systems.

Avigilon first came to the attention of UK installers around 3 years ago when the quality of their products were displayed at IFSEC. It was then that the JPEG 2000 format and their 16 megapixel camera was able to demonstrate what HD could really do for the end user. Since then Avigilon have introduced a number of  H.264 cameras and at the same time they have been building a network of quality installers that can both sell and do justice to their products. All of this now means that Avigilon UK are now taking a large market share of the HD upgrades here in this country.

HD CCTV UK
Avigilon CCTV

The main selling point for Avigilon HD here in the UK is not just the HD cameras that are on offer but the ability to upgrade analogue CCTV systems and bring legacy cameras into their recording platform using very competitively priced 4 way encoders. Avigilon’s video encoder converts a standard analogue video signal into an IP stream, this means you can send the captured digital images over an IP network making best use of existing CCTV systems. This then allows you to view live images from your existing cameras on your IP network. Once the conversion from analogue to IP is made you will then view your cameras using video management software.

Avigilon encoder
Avigilon encoder

 

 

Avigilon Control Center is the video management software at the heart of an Avigilon CCTV system and once the analogue conversion is made it is then possible to add IP-based cameras as budget allows. The Avigilon video encoder is the most cost-effective way to migrate your current legacy system to a network-based IP-system. Immediately you will get the significant benefits of a digital CCTV system re-using the investment already made in your current analogue CCTV system. This impressive software allows you to migrate to a fully digital system when you’re ready and includes advanced features making it the most powerful, open HD surveillance platform we have seen. The Avigilon control centre supports an unlimited number of cameras and servers making it ideal for large-scale needs.

Avigilon ACC-4.6 Range

Control centre 5 as it is called has deployed some very impressive features. You will be able to zoom in on objects to get unparalleled images and it is the detail and clarity that sets Avigilon apart from the rest. Read number plates and get quality facial recognition something that would have proved impossible before using your analogue CCTV. Advanced search features within the software save hours of time trawling through video and once you have experienced  Avigilon Control Center using HDSM technology you will be very reluctant to return to analogue CCTV and your old DVR.

Price is of importance of course  and because Avigilon use a scaled approach to upgrades it puts the power back into the hands of the end user exactly how much he wishes to invest at any one time into his security system. However most peoples current conception of HD is that it is expensive. Avigilon are able to quash this by deploying  a highly competitive pricing structure.

If remote viewing is important to you then you can now see everything from everywhere. ACC Mobile lets you monitor your system remotely over any wireless IP network using any Apple or Android device. View live and recorded video from any location with a wireless connection reducing response times.

Avigilon iPhone app

So Avigilon have made huge strides in the UK CCTV market place, perhaps the only thing currently lacking is a full time UK base to reduce delivery times and eliminate import duties. This however in the scheme of things is a small price to pay for what could arguably be said is the best IP HD CCTV system available at present.

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IFSEC iphone app Interactive App for Apple iPad & iPhone!

We are often perhaps a little negative on IFSEC, but it looks like the organisers are bringing the expo bang into the hands of Smartphone users everywhere!

Ok, not all smartphones!

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For Apple iOS devices (iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone users) there is the all new, interactive exhibition app designed to help guide you around the myriad of stands, booths, halls, whatever you want to call them!

I’ve downloaded the app and I have to admit, it is pretty damn good!

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When first started, the IFSEC iphone app goes and downloads any updated content – promising true offline capabilities, this will please the thousands like me who try in vain to garnish some wifi or a decent 3G signal once in the vast arena that is IFSEC!

Simply fire up before you enter the halls, you will have access to the complete list of exhibitors, daily photographs, videos and exhibition news, delivered right to your device!

I, for one, HATE carrying the bulky and frankly, useless, IFSEC glossy show guide, with it’s layout map that requires a binocular powerful enough to make out cries on the moon to work out who is where!!!

With this app, simply click on all Exhibitors, use the familiar iPhone style contact alphabet/search to find the exhibitor of interest and you will be presented with a brief company profile and buttons to show on the layout map, schedule a reminder to visit, mark as visited or add notes to.

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A really nice feature is the ability to ‘favourite’ add throughout the list and then click on the star to only list those exhibitors that you want/need to see….along with quick links to their stand numbers!!

And speaking of notes, a nice touch is the ability to send all your notes etc via email in one go!

Push notifications are supported so I would assume announcements etc will brushed to the devices on a daily basis, and of course, as with any app, these can be turned off altogether if required

It certainly looks a polished app and with many using iDevices for business use, it makes sense to electronically navigate this behemoth of a show – I for one will be using this extensively during the show!

to download the FREE app

Get the App here

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Honeywell CCTV systems

Honeywell are one of the big players when it comes to CCTV and access control, over the last weeks and months we have looked into many of their products. Below we list a few of the blogs that have been well received to help with your CCTV reviews together with some of the products that allow iPhone access.

Honeywell HRDP iPhone

DVR apps for CCTV but is it all Apple dominance?

Interesting fact – 93% of all tablet sales in 2010 were iPad

and the latest Windows Mobile Phone 7 update has had to be withdrawn due to crashing some handsets

Seems like Apple is marching onwards and upwards, the new iPad 2 is rumoured for March 2 release and the iPhone 5 scheduled for sometime Summer 2011………

CCTV iphone

We reported on the acceleration and importance of Apple recently and we also heard that companies such as 360 Vision are already rolling out actual Mac versions of their DVR software…..

And don’t dismiss Android………Google is stomping along like a proverbial PacMan, eating up the remnants of Nokia’s Symbian platform(Nokia now putting Symbian to grass and adopting Windows – that might be a mistake!) and also taking a slice of Apple’s market as well !!!

Keep an eye out this year for DVR apps for Blackberry, iPhone and Android – mobile access has never been easier!

Honeywell HRDP iPhone app

Honeywell HRDP iPhone app.

Honeywell have joined with Apple to enable the HRDP DVR to be accessed via iphones and iPads.

This is the way many manufacturers are going as the Apple app gives end users the ability to view CCTV images from their HRDP recorder whenever and where ever they may be.

Honeywell HRDP iPhone

The Honeywell HRDP H.264 DVR now supports  the iPad/iPhone feature that makes it comparable to many high-end embedded DVRs but at a much lower price something many end users are currently looking for. The DVR has always boasted crisp clear images but now this added benefit brings it into line with many of its competitors.

Honeywell HRDP
Honeywell HRDP

So if you want to upload the the HRDP iphone app simply click on the link below to take you to the apple store.

Honeywell HRDP iphone app click below

http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/remote-view/id403753495?mt=8