If you had to identify the topics that seemingly everyone is talking about, high-definition and megapixel video would rank at or near the top of the list. 

OnSSI, Pearl River, N.Y., announced that its video management platform, Ocularis, passed compatibility testing with iRa C3 from Lextech Lab, Lisle, Ill.

Niscayah announced that its secure, more profitable video hosting program, called InSight 24/7, is designed to enhance security dealers’ recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 

OnSSI, a provider of open-architecture, IP-based video surveillance software, released a new software module integrating OnSSI’s video management system with the latest version (v1.93) of Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management system.

Carter Brothers LLC, Atlanta, a provider of fire and life safety, access control and video surveillance systems recently announced a partnership with S2 Security Corp. of Framingham, Mass., a provider of a line of open architecture, scalable, IP network-ready products for the physical security industry.

Sony Electronics Security Solutions Group announced a new initiative that, according to the company, marks a fundamental improvement in delivering security systems. By partnering with industry-leading systems integrators, Sony will deliver “market-wise” targeted solutions to key vertical markets that solve unique customer problems. 

SDM had the chance to interview Dr. Bob Banerjee, senior director of Training and Development, NICE Systems, Ra'anana, Israel, recently on “green” initiatives at NICE Systems. 

Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy.

Hello Alert Inc., a Babylon, N.Y. security systems dealer, has installed thousands of Panasonic video surveillance cameras throughout the state of New York to provide surveillance of various municipal buildings, jails and approximately 50 fire houses in multiple jurisdictions on Long Island.

Driven by the widespread availability — and expectation — of high-definition video, video management systems are playing an increasingly larger role in video security.