Panasonic DVRs Extend the Value of Analog Cameras Advances in analog camera technology have created a need for similarly advanced digital recording devices and Panasonic is leading the way with the  WJ-HD716 DVR series (digital video recorder). The 16-channel real-time DVR takes advantage of the improved performance of many of today’s cameras with state of the art technology including simultaneous high quality H.264 compression and encoding, and real-time field recording of 480 images per second (ips) and frame recording of 240 ips.     New DVD Release of Panasonic Spec Assist Features Additional Tools and Updated Product Line Panasonic has released a new, expanded version of its popular Spec Assist DVD to the security industry. A valuable resource and information tool, Spec Assist v5.8 includes the latest updates to Panasonic’s comprehensive line of video surveillance solutions.     Panasonic Solution Developer Network Expands Global Membership Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) continues to encourage and strengthen the development of open systems interoperability with leading suppliers around the world. PSDN, which now includes over 120 global members, is growing rapidly in the United States, and also in Europe and Asia, as Panasonic expands the available resources to support members and activities worldwide.     Panasonic Displays New IP And Analog Video SurveillanceTechnologies With Focus On Integrated Solutions At ASIS 2009 Panasonic is demonstrating an impressive array of new technologies and systems products at ASIS 2009. In addition to enhancing its industry leading line of i-Pro Series Network Solutions, Panasonic continues to introduce select analog products incorporating the latest technologies in support of legacy system users. Panasonic is also showcasing its innovative retail management solution that provides seamless integration of the company’s world-renowned Point-of- Sale (POS) systems and video surveillance devices on a unified platform.     Panasonic’s Virtual Site Manager Offers Advanced Integration Of Video Surveillance And POS Systems Panasonic integrates its superior video imaging and industry-proven Point-of-Sale (POS) system solutions to create a powerful, multi-faceted business tool. Virtual Site Manager (VSM), being demonstrated at ASIS 2009, provides complete control of integrated video/POS systems with advanced remote management capabilities.     Panasonic Expands i-Pro Series Network Solutions With New MEGA Super Dynamic Megapixel Cameras And Hybrid Management Server Panasonic continues to expand its offering of advanced IP video surveillance solutions with new introductions to the company’s renowned line of i-Pro Series network systems products. On display at ASIS 2009 are new megapixel cameras with Panasonic’s exclusive MEGA Super Dynamic camera technology and H.264 compression, as well as a new Video Management Server that accommodates both IP and legacy system devices.     Panasonic Analog Video Surveillance Solutions Deliver Greater Performance And Functionality Panasonic continues to support and improve legacy video surveillance systems with new technologies and products that offer advanced functionality and superior system performance. Introductions at ASIS 2009 include new analog cameras with Panasonic’s exclusive Super Dynamic 5 imaging technology, new Digital Video Recorders with H.264 compression and real-time recording capability, and a new system management server designed to accommodate both analog and IP video devices.     Panasonic Forms Alliance With Leading IP Infrastructure Supplier Panasonic, the provider of industry-leading i-Pro network video products and edge devices, announces an agreement to cooperate with a leading company in the Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure market to bridge the convergence gap and expedite development of enhanced end-to-end system solutions. Joining Panasonic in a technical, marketing, training and testing alliance is industry veteran Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, provider of reliable cabling infrastructure solutions for IP networks.     Panasonic i-Pro Cameras Integrate With Pelco's Endura Panasonic and Pelco have announced that Pelco’s latest version of the Endura IP video surveillance system (v2.1) will support select Panasonic i-Pro Series network cameras. Pelco is demonstrating Panasonic i-Pro network cameras operating on the Endura v2.1 platform at ASIS 2009.     Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Program Boosts Sales And Ensures A Knowledgeable Sales Channel Panasonic System Solutions Company is committed to providing a knowledgeable and well-trained sales channel to respond to the growing demand for Panasonic's i-Pro line of IP-based video surveillance technologies. Evidence of that commitment is the tremendous growth of Panasonic's i-Pro Certified Reseller Program, which promotes education and training to resellers to better enable them to design, implement and support new installations in the IP security market. The program also provides exclusive product availability, sales and technical training and other support resources through Panasonic’s i-Pro Authorized Distributors.     Panasonic Features Video Demonstrations as Highlight of Updated SpecAssist Design Tool Panasonic System Solutions Company has released version 5.7 of their popular SpecAssist tool. Packed with valuable information and resources, the updated SpecAssist includes video demonstrations on Panasonic's new i-Pro Mega Super Dynamic megapixel network camera as well as the Focus Assist camera feature.     Panasonic Named New "Official Partner" of the LA Kings. When the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) lace up their skates and take to the ice for the fast-paced season opener in Fall 2009, they will count Panasonic as their new “Official Partner”.     Panasonic’s P-Tech Takes the Show on the Road Panasonic System Solutions Company has announced they will again conduct their popular P-Tech Road Show exhibit and training event. With a kick off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 10, the free Panasonic Training University Road Shows will take place in approximately 25 locations across the U.S. over the next few months and will showcase Panasonic’s newest technology solutions which feature advanced levels of systems performance and integration.     Panasonic Unveils The Next Generation Of Image Quality: Super Dynamic 5 Image Technology Panasonic System Solutions Company creates a new benchmark in video surveillance camera performance with the introduction of Super Dynamic 5 image technology. SD5 achieves superior video images by combining 128x wider dynamic range with greater low-light sensitivity (0.3 lux), more resolution (650 lines color), the implementation of Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS) technology to compensate for dark areas, and intelligent Video Motion Detection (i-VMD) to capture moving objects without distortion.     Panasonic's New Management Server Handles IP Video On A Global Scale Panasonic System Solutions Company introduces a new video management server that provides flexibility and scalability for a range of video networking needs, up to and including creation of a global system with universal cross-network access to video. Panasonic’s new PMPU1000 is a Surveillance System Management Server that can accommodate 1,023 devices in an IP-based digital system. Features include flexibility to mix analog and IP devices, a user-friendly administrative console, and a satellite feature enabling 64 stand-alone servers to be linked into a global system. The PMPU1000 server can handle up to 2,048 cameras and 512 monitors in an analog or hybrid configuration with a matrix system or digital video recorder (DVR).     Panasonic's New i-Pro H.264 Megapixel Cameras Feature Innovative Mega Super Dynamic Imaging Technology For Superior Performance Attendees at ISC West 2009 will be among the first to see two new i-Pro megapixel cameras from Panasonic System Solutions Company that feature the company’s exclusive mega Super Dynamic imaging technology and streaming of H.264, MPEG-4 and JPEG compression formats. The 3.0 megapixel cameras provide images at 30 frames per second in H.264 format (in 1.3 megapixel mode). The i-Pro WV-NW502S Vandal-Resistant Fixed Dome camera and WV-NP502 box camera incorporate Panasonic's mega Super Dynamic (mega SD) camera technology with 128x dynamic range, Adaptive Black Stretch technology to make dark areas more visible, and face detection technology to better identify subjects.      Panasonic's New 3D Image Sensor Designed for Anti-Tailgating and Automatic Doors Panasonic System Solutions Company debuts an innovative 3D Image Sensor that works in full ambient light for access control applications. The new 3D Image Sensor is the latest access control product joining Panasonic’s widely used high-speed, super-accurate biometric iris reader system.     Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) Expands to Include More Industry-Leading Companies   Users and integrators demand open systems, and Panasonic System Solutions Company is aggressively expanding its mission to empower open system interoperability encompassing multiple technologies and vendors industry-wide through its Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN). Recent new additions to the global PSDN program include industry-leading companies such as Pelco and American Dynamics, among others.     Panasonic's Virtual Site Manager Integrates Video and POS To Monitor Remote Retail Sites   Managing remote locations of a retail business can be a challenge, and Panasonic System Solutions Company provides a dynamic solution with its Virtual Site Manager (VSM), a powerful multi-faceted business tool offering end-to-end, seamless integration of video surveillance and point-of-sale (POS) systems that enable comprehensive management and control capabilities.     Panasonic and Pelco Enter Interoperability Effort Panasonic System Solutions Company and Pelco have aligned under the Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) in an effort to expand the interoperability of both companies’ video surveillance solutions to best serve the needs of customers. As a new PSDN member, Pelco plans to support Panasonic’s i-Pro network camera lineup under its enterprise-class IP-based video security system and management platforms. The joint effort reflects both companies’ commitment to interoperability and meeting the market demand for integrated security solutions at the enterprise level.     New Philadelphia Major League Soccer Stadium and Complex To Use IP-Based Surveillance Systems From Panasonic When a new Major League Soccer stadium and waterfront complex opens in 2010 just south of Philadelphia, along the historic Delaware River in Chester, PA, it will incorporate a networked surveillance system based on Internet protocol from Panasonic System Solutions Company. The dominant use of Panasonic technologies will be reflected throughout the venue with stadium marks, logos, and branding on the main scoreboard and LED signage. In addition to providing the security/surveillance system, Panasonic will be the exclusive provider of broadcast and TV production systems, large screen LED displays, and point-of-sale systems.     Midland County, Michigan Jail Enhances Security With IP Video Surveillance From Panasonic System Solutions A modern new 250-bed jail will replace the currently overcrowded 98-bed facility next year in Midland County, Michigan, and digital video surveillance technology from Panasonic System Solutions Company will boost security at the $25 million, 103,000-square foot facility.     Panasonic and mobiDEOS Develop Application When children return home from school to an empty house, their parents can watch on a cell phone to ensure their safe arrival. The clear image and pan-tilt-zoom capabilities providing that parental peace of mind are courtesy of Panasonic System Solutions Company's i-Pro IP cameras, which are increasingly being used in conjunction with cell phones, laptops and other mobile devices for a variety of applications.     Panasonic Lowers Cost for User Licenses with Industry Leading Iris Recognition System Panasonic System Solutions Company has announced a lower user cost for their award-winning Iris Recognition System. Effective immediately, the BM-ES200A iris reader administration software now includes up to 5,000 registered users at a significantly lower price.     Panasonic System Solutions Company Offers New Attractive Financing Options Panasonic System Solutions has announced a new program to provide innovative financing options primarily through its current Authorized Dealer network, providing a valuable sales tool for dealers and making Panasonic's systems solutions even more affordable for customers.     Panasonic Security Systems Is Now Panasonic System Solutions Company Panasonic System Solutions Company is the new name for Panasonic Security Systems, a change that reflects focus on the  company’s unique ability to deliver the broadest range of customer driven end-to-end technology solutions.     Panasonic Security Systems Appoints John Centofanti As National Sales Manager Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company, has appointed John Centofanti to the newly created position of National Sales Manager. The appointment is the first of several impending announcements relating to the restructuring of the business unit’s sales operations, according to J.M. Allain, the recently appointed President of Panasonic System Solutions Company.     Free Panasonic Whitepaper Provides Counsel On Improving ROI With IP Video Surveillance In IT-Based Business Operations Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company, has issued a whitepaper addressed to the IT marketplace entitled Enhancing IT Contributions To Business Operations With IP Surveillance. The whitepaper is aimed at informing IT personnel of the role IP video surveillance can take as a business tool to help the IT department improve operations and add value.     Panasonic i-Pro Network Video Recorder Supports Advanced Imaging Technologies. Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company, has introduced a Network Video Recorder (NVR) engineered to maintain the quality and image integrity of IP camera-based video surveillance systems. The new i-Pro WJ-ND400 NVR Series can record up to 64 network cameras simultaneously with multi-format recording in MPEG-4 and JPEG to deliver recording performance on par with today’s high resolution IP cameras.     Panasonic Releases New Version of Spec Assist For Video Surveillance System Designers and Installers Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company and a leader in professional video surveillance, announces the release of version 5.5 of their useful and resource-rich Spec Assist tool. The CD provides valuable information and resources for systems integrators, dealers, consultants and A&Es to help with formulating bids and proposals.