The IP Camera and IP CCTV Blog

Network Webcams helps in capturing rebuild of historic city walls

Kevin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:02:53 +0000

Network Webcams’ RemoteManager construction webcam service is being used by Chester West and Chester council to document the reconstruction of Chester city walls. A 25 metre section of the city walls was closed after part of the walls collapsed on 3 April 2008 close to the Eastgate Clock. The walls have been stabilised and in summer [...]

Exclusive to Network Webcams! 30% off Panasonic BB-HCM511 and BB-HCM531

Frank — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:29:08 +0000

Network Webcams has launched a spectacular offer on the best-selling Panasonic BB-HCM511 and BB-HCM531 IP network CCTV cameras. The offer is exclusively available from Network Webcams and reduces the cost of these Panasonic cameras by over 30% to the customer. This spectacular Panasonic offer is available from www.networkwebcams.co.uk and is valid whilst stock last. For full [...]

LILIN Develops Stronger Alliance with Network Webcams

Frank — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:48:41 +0000

Press release October 7th 2009. Following the release of the World’s first ONVIF conformant Network Video Products, LILIN have announced its partnership with Network Webcams, a leading specialist in Network Video and IP solutions. Established in 2004, Network Webcams are one of the largest specialist companies in the area of IP Video. Providing networked CCTV systems and [...]

Web-based Video Security Service ‘SecurityStation’ to be released later this year

Frank — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:59:45 +0000

Network Webcams is due to release a beta version of their new web-based CCTV Service in November this year. The service has been branded ‘SecurityStation’ and allows customers to manage their IP cameras fully via the web. It does away with the need for recording software or video recorders of any kind. The recording and storage is done offsite on remote servers managed by Network Webcams. Users simply log in to the system via the web and have full control over their cameras, all via the Internet.

Sony Unveils New Megapixel Network Cameras With Exmor CMOS Technology

Simon — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:03:23 +0000

Sony has unveiled their latest HD network video cameras at ASIS 2009, the SNC-CH140 a fixed network camera and the SNC-DH140 a fixed mini-dome network camera. The new cameras include Sony’s new high-speed Exmore CMOS sensors which are designed to offer high image quality along with high sensitivity which is required for security applications [...]

Job Vacancy: Technical Sales Engineer / Executive

Kevin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:24:22 +0000

Network Webcams Limited is a specialist company in the area of IP video and Security, offering networked CCTV solutions to a wide range of sectors across the UK. We are widely recognised as one of the leading companies in this field and are certified partners with Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Mobotix, Milestone and other IP vendors. Due [...]

Pelco team up with Cisco to deliver new HD IP camera range

Greg — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:22:46 +0000

Pelco, a world-wide leader in design, development and manufacture of video security surveillance systems has announced a technology agreement with Cisco, the world-wide leader in networking and communications to collaborate on development of high definition (HD) IP surveillance products. This joint venture will see the merging of Pelco’s advanced HD imaging technologies from their Sarix range [...]

Axis Release ONVIF Compatible Firmware

Simon — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:40:51 +0000

Axis Communications now have their first ONVIF compliant network video camera with the release of the latest firmware version 5.10 for the P3301 and P3301-V fixed dome network cameras. Axis have been heavily involved in the development of the ONVIF standard and this will be the first of many Axis network video products to [...]

Server maintenance affecting RemoteManager and Streamdays customers

Kevin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:09:18 +0000

On Friday night / Saturday morning (19th September 2009) our server provider is moving some of our machines from our current data centre into a brand spanking new facility. This means that for a short period during Friday night / Saturday morning our RemoteManager and Streamdays Webcam Hosting services will be offline and unaccessible. We have [...]

SecuritySpy v2.0 Released, Live CCTV Monitoring and Recording for Mac

Greg — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:58:32 +0000

The developers of SecuritySpy IP camera recording software for Mac are now shipping version 2.0. SecuritySpy 2.0 has new features and improvements, including a significant speed increase over the previous release. In fact, due to these performance enhancements Ben Software have launched a 16 camera license for v2.0 of their software, which we will [...]

1-Port Power over Ethernet Midspan Giveaway on PoE Axis IP Cameras and Video Encoders

Greg — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:58:47 +0000

With both the power and data being sent to the camera down a single cable, Power over Ethernet (PoE) offers a cost-effective method of IP security camera installation, and now, until the 30th September 2009 Network Webcams has made Axis quality even more affordable when you purchase a PoE compatible Axis IP camera or Video [...]

Mobotix MxEasy Video Management Software for Mobotix IP Cameras: What is it?

Simon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:53:16 +0000

Mobotix have released new video management software for their range of IP cameras. Called MxEasy, it offers control and monitoring of Mobotix cameras without the complexities of their MxControlCenter. MxEasy works with up to 16 Mobotix IP cameras and can be found on the Mobotix website. The Video management software is completely free to [...]

Firmware v3.2 released for the Y-Cam White, Y-Cam Black and Y-Cam Knight IP cameras

James — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:15:43 +0000

Y-Cam have released the latest firmware update for their Y-Cam White, Y-Cam Black and Y-Cam Knight IP Cameras. This software includes the following updates: Additional schedules (up to 4) can be used with various functions Added wireless signal strength level meter when searching for SSID Added wireless signal strength level meter in the System page Built-in detection of SD card [...]

Y-cam Black SD to launch soon with SD memory card slot for on-camera image and video recording

Greg — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:02:51 +0000

We have recently learned from Y-cam that they have plans to launch a new version of the Y-cam Black at the end of the month. This new model will be called the Y-cam Black SD and feature an Micro SD memory card slot for on-camera recording. The Y-cam Black SD will contain a new menu [...]

Panasonic Discontinue BL-C1 and BL-C20 IP Cameras

Greg — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:12:57 +0000

We’ve just heard that Panasonic are now officially discontinuing their BL-C1 and BL-C20 IP cameras. This has been coming for a while as these models have already been replaced for a few months with the BL-C101 and BL-C121 respectively. The BL-C101 and BL-C121 (wireless) offer advanced features over the old models, including: MPEG-4 compression [...]

Crime Figures Show Robberies Are Up

Simon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:20:14 +0000

Recent reports out from the British Crime Survey show that in the last year while violent crime is down compared to the previous year, theft related crime has risen in the wake of the economic down turn. Trends show a rise in domestic burglary and shoplifting over the past year along with a rise in the [...]

Axis Release Their New PTZ Dome Network Camera Q6032-E

Greg — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:45 +0000

The Q6032-E is the latest in PTZ dome network cameras from Axis. It is a professional camera for high end security surveillance and monitoring, suitable for any indoor or outdoor location. With an IP66-rated case the camera is fully weatherproof and with Arctic Temperature Control can also withstand extreme temperatures of between -40 to +50 [...]

Network Webcams Appoints New Technical Team Members

Kevin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:18:52 +0000

Network Webcams, one of the UKs leading IP CCTV firms, has appointed two new technical team members. Kevin To and Simon Le Monnier will be at the spearhead of our technical support effort, both over the phone, by email and through the web. Our goal remains to provide the best technical support and customer service in [...]

Network Webcams Now Offering Pelco IP Cameras

Frank — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:38:35 +0000

Network Webcams has been chosen by world leading CCTV manufacturer Pelco as one of Pelco’s main routes to market for their new IP camera range. Pelco recognised the leading position Network Webcams holds in the IP CCTV and surveillance marketplace and therefore approached Network Webcams to take on their IP camera products. “Network Webcams is unique [...]

Network Webcams launches new solutions website

Kevin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:58:50 +0000

Network Webcams has made live a revamped networkwebcams.net for promoting the company’s strong IP CCTV solutions offering. “We are going through a process of rebranding, which means that all our sites will be recognisably Network Webcams with the same corporate look and feel throughout”, says Frank Crouwel, managing director of Network Webcams Limited. Mr Crouwel continues: “We [...]

RemoteManager selected to monitor Medway Queen restoration project

Ian — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:58:01 +0000

Network Webcams’ construction monitoring service, RemoteManager, has been selected to collate, archive and promote images for the restoration of the Medway Queen paddle steamer. The ship has a fascinating history and she became famous for her record number of crossings to the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940, rescuing 7000 men in seven trips and earning the [...]

SecuritySpy, comprehensive video surveillance for Mac users now available from Network Webcams

Greg — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:24:27 +0000

We are pleased to announce we have just added a range of product licenses for SecuritySpy on our UK/European store. SecuritySpy SecuritySpy is a CCTV monitoring, recording and playback application developed exclusively for the Mac. By installing the software you will turn your Mac into a professional video surveillance system, compatible with a wide range of [...]

Do you mentally background your business’s security system?

Kevin — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:25:14 +0000

Most businesses these days have some form or other of CCTV security or surveillance system on premise. For some this offers peace of mind, for some a surveillance system operates as a clear and present deterrance and for others as a ‘fire and forget’ system which only becomes critical when it is expected to work [...]

Axis release details on their upcoming P13 Series of IP cameras

Greg — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:50:03 +0000

Axis communications have released information on their P13 series of IP cameras. Adding to the, already released, P1311 IP camera Axis are adding the P1343, P1344 and P1346. According to Axis the focus of the P13 series is ‘precise iris control’ which enables higher quality images with higher contrast, increased clarity, higher resolution and better [...]

Axis announce the Q6032-E, PoE outdoor-ready PTZ dome camera with H.264 video compression

Greg — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:52:52 +0000

Straight from IFSEC 2009, Axis have announced the Q6032-E outdoor PTZ dome camera. It has an impressive set of features including: Full PoE connectivity. Using high-power PoE (IEEE802.3at) the camera can be installed using a single Ethernet cable. This will power the temperature controlled housing and the camera giving a very cost-effective and time-saving [...]

VIVOTEK release an IP Surveillance Handbook for security system installers and integrators

Greg — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:19:22 +0000

VIVOTEK have just announced the release of their IP Surveillance Handbook. The handbook is aimed at security installers and system integrators and hopes to enhance the level of knowledge about IP surveillance and IP CCTV systems. The book takes you through the basics of IP cameras, video servers and recording solutions, covering hardware, lenses, sensors, [...]

Milestone Systems Release Device Pack V4.2 for their XProtect Range of Recording Software

Greg — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:58:15 +0000

Milestone have recently released version 4.2 of their device pack for their XProtect Basis+, XProtect Professional, XProtect Enterprise and XProtect Corporate products. This update adds drivers for a lot of new cameras with notable additions being the Axis M10 series, Axis M3011 and mini video encoder M7001, the IQeye 4 series and the Panasonic outdoor BB-HCM547. [...]

Top 5 New Streamdays Webcams

Kevin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:11:55 +0000

We’ve just added another 5 great Streamdays clients onto www.streamdays.com. These clients use our Streamdays platform to incorporate a live interactive, and reliable webcam onto their websites to increase their website traffic and promote their businesses effectively. 1. Bowmore Distillery - Where they make the delicious single malt 2. Little Langdale, Lake District - stunning scenery and [...]

Y-cam Release V2.56B Firmware for the Y-cam White, Black and Knight models

Greg — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:25:56 +0000

We’ve just been sent an email from Y-cam which contains new firmware for their Y-cam White, Y-cam Black and Y-cam Knight models. This firmware is V2.56B and contains the following additions and bug fixes: Changes/Additions: Auto mode for Moonlight Mode UPnP support for Leviton routers MAC address detailed in UPnP discovery information Model name in RTSP DESCRIBE Anonymous access in the [...]

Axis release updated product brochures for 2009

Greg — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:08:02 +0000

Axis have just launched updated versions of their product brochures for 2009. We’ve taken a quick look through them and see they have included information about their latest technologies, HDTV (see our evaluation on the Q1755) and H.264 video compression, which make for a good read. You can download copies of the brochures here in PDF [...]

Network Webcams Ltd - UK network IP camera and hosted webcam services for businesses

IP cameras and network camera solutions for security, surveillance, constuction cameras, business webcams, security systems and remote monitoring. Based in UK.

Live construction cameras - construction management and photography by webcam

RemoteManager is a webcam system specifically designed for use on construction and property development projects. It enables you to remotely view and control web cameras installed on a construction site via the Internet. A RemoteManager webcam on your project provides a number of real benefits and cost savings.

Business class webcam hosting - run a feature-rich streaming webcam on your website

Streamdays Webcam Hosting is a service that enables you, in a very easy manner, to implement and run a feature-rich, interactive webcam on your website. A Streamdays powered webcam enhances any website, and is particularly suitable for companies and organisations in the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality sectors seeking to further improve their online marketing.

IP Security Systems and tailored network camera solutions

We design, install and maintain tailored IP Security Systems. To ensure maximum system performance, optimum reliability and long-term product support. We only use camera equipment and software solutions from the leading providers Axis, Panasonic, Sony, IQinvision and Milestone. Systems can be wireless or installed using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

Applications: What can you do with IP network cameras?

The way network cameras work has expanded the range of applications in which cameras can be used. In addition to the traditional use of a camera as a security measure, cameras are used more and more as a management tool. The reason for this is a network camera's typical feature of providing visual access to remote and distant locations. Examples are the use of network cameras in the following applications.