The push for greater numbers of megapixels will continue during 2012 but there will also be advancements in low light capability and wide dynamic range. More powerful processors will mean more analytics at the edge and VMS vendors will look to further develop their offerings from pure-play VMS platforms to security management platforms. These are a few of the main trends for video surveillance for 2012, as predicted by IMS Research.

Two words are seemingly on the tip of every manufacturer’s tongue; integration and interoperability, and often used interchangeably. Jeremy Kimber, Commercial Operational Marketing Leader EMEA at Honeywell Security Group explains the difference between the two terms, and why it matters.

The shift from analogue to IP video surveillance has put more focus on light sensitivity. As resolution in cameras increases, the sensitivity to light decreases. This means that the pressure is on camera manufacturers to find ways to develop more light sensitive cameras in order to achieve high quality images. In this article, Detektor explores, the potential routes that manufacturers might take to overcome this problem and also what are the most important factors to consider in achieving a more light sensitive performance.

The Olympic Stadium in Berlin can seat more than 74,000 spectators for football matches, track and field events or concerts. Dallmeier’s Panomera is now ensuring top security at the five-star arena. Dallmeier boasts that the Panomera multi-sensor camera system not only provides a comprehensive overview, but also shows details at great distances in unprecedented resolution.