One of the popular refrains in the world of entertainment today seems to be, “what once was old is new again,” & Jeff Whitney from AV Costar & other industry insiders discuss what to expect in the coming year

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a rich history of innovation. Since its founding in 1984, the facility has become one of the world’s leading public aquariums and ocean conservation organizations.

Consolidation persisted in the physical security industry in 2018, and big companies such as Motorola, Canon and UTC continued to make moves. Also among the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) news in 2018 was a high-profile bankruptcy (that ended well), continuing consolidation in the integrator market, and the creation of a new entity called “LenelS2.”

Increasing amounts of data and new models for analysis move solutions closer to proactive tools than merely reactive. AV Costar's Jeff Whitney & other insiders comment.

In July Arecont Vision Costar was formed after Costar Technologies acquired Arecont Vision. Arecont Vision Costar is now a business unit of Costar Technologies a Texas-based corporation.

Video surveillance has dramatically changed in recent decades. Jeff Whitney explains to the readers of Security Today the best solutions that have come with those changes.

Editor Ralph Jensen give background on Jeff Whitney's, AV Costar VP Marketing, cover story in this months issue

Small Business Warehouse Garage: Arecont Vision ConteraIP Camera in Action (GIT Security EMEA, November 2018)

A reporter in India, speaking in Hindi, reports on a new Smart Fence installation for border security. Arecont Vision Costar cameras have been deployed for the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) in Jammu, India. A Station Police Officer is shown in the video, demonstrating Arecont Vision Costar cameras to the press.

To say that 2018 has been an eventful year for Arecont Vision would be an understatement. Over a four-month stretch earlier this year, the company – an industry pioneer in the development of high-resolution megapixel cameras, expanded its product lineup to include video recorders, video management software and cloud-based web management services with the launch of its Contera solutions, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring effort and was later acquired by Costar Technologies.

GLENDALE, Calif. — Arecont Vision Costar, a leading provider of IP-based megapixel cameras and video surveillance solutions, today announced its key product portfolio, business plans and executive leadership team following the initial launch of the business in July.

Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of IP-based megapixel cameras and video surveillance solutions, announced its key product portfolio, business plans and executive leadership team following the initial launch of the business in July 2018.

Malls face increasing security challenges. Jeff Whitney, AV Costar VP Marketing, & other industry insiders comment.

Video surveillance solutions will be abundant in Las Vegas at the newly rebranded GSX. Here are a handful you won’t want to miss.

One innovation that has come to the fore in recent times in the field of video surveillance is the panoramic camera. With the ability to provide a real-time all-round or ultra-wide angle view of a protected area, these cameras can enhance the overall level of protection delivered by a security solution. With most major manufacturers now offering such devices, it is strange that some installers and integrators have not embraced what is on offer. Benchmark considers the role of panoramic cameras to assess what they deliver.