Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, will introduce the new ViconNet® VN-2500 viewer software at ISC West, Booth 18053. This new viewer application provides the ability to view up to 64 cameras using a single PC workstation as part of a ViconNet video surveillance network. It also supports the ability to connect more than one monitor to the PC (4 maximum). Each monitor connected through the VN-2500 can display 1, 4, 9, 16, 36 or 64 camera feeds, with the entire application limited to a total of 64 cameras across all monitors. It will be available both in a software-only version as well as pre-loaded on a PC. more

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, will preview the future version of its digital video management software, ViconNet 5.0, at ISC West, booth 18053. ViconNet 5.0 combines the power of ViconNet with open platform flexibility, allowing for easy integration with most major IP camera manufacturers, such as Panasonic, Bosch, Sony, Arecont Vision, ACTi, Axis and IQinVision. more

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the introduction of the S10-CH mini camera dome with PTZ. The new S10-CH mini dome is diminutive in both size and price tag, but it‘s packed with many high-powered features commonly found in more expensive domes. Look for the S10-CH at ISC Booth 18053. more

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, will introduce its new Pilot line of crosspoint matrix switching systems at ISC West, booth 18053. The Pilot line offers a wide range of high-performance, high-density solutions, with the capacity to support installations of up to 8024 cameras and 512 monitors. All systems may be programmed using an intuitive, GUI-based Configurator program that allows users to create custom titling, auto function, salvo, tour and alarm condition profiles for their installation. These profiles may be created off line on a Windows®-based PC and then downloaded to a single or multiple systems. more

InfoComm International, the premier trade association for the professional audiovisual and information communications industries, has announced that Maxwell Kopsho, MCSE, CTS and Clint Hoffman, CTS of Kramer Electronics USA, Inc. have been awarded status as Adjunct Faculty Instructors for the InfoComm Academy. more

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, has been the chosen video surveillance manufacturer to be installed at the Beijing National Stadium. The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics as well as some of the athletic events will be held at the newly constructed venue expected to be completed in March 2008, will be able to seat approximately 91,000 spectators. more

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce that it is introducing the new upgraded VDR-304/308/316 series. The VDR-304 is a 4-channel unit and is available with 160, 300 and 500 GB hard drives; the VDR-308 has 8 video channels and the VDR-316 is a 16-channel unit, both with a 300 GB hard drive. These new versions offer many new features and improvements. more

Freedom WiFi Remote Now Available Across Full Product Range

Ballston Spa, New York–March 4, 2008–ReQuest, the well established leader in hard disk music servers and server-based whole-house media systems, has announced that its Freedom touchscreen wireless remote control system is now available across its entire product line. Introduced last fall exclusively for the iQ Intelligent Music System, the Freedom remote (which runs on a Nokia N800 “Internet Tablet” handheld controller) is now available to extend full command to ReQuest‘s N.Series, F.Series, and S.Series Music Servers using ReQuest‘s simple and intuitive graphical user interface with commands, graphics, and icons. more

Ballston Spa, New York–March 6, 2008–ReQuest, the company that leads the way in hard disk music servers and server-based whole-house media systems, has announced an entirely new feature-set for its acclaimed Serious Play™ Media Manager software system. Conceived for the classical music collector/listener, ReQuest‘s Classical Mode for the first time gives committed fans the full power, flexibility, and utility of a disk-based music server, along with the audiophile sonics for which ReQuest is well known. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.–In 1934, John D. Rockefeller Sr. developed the New York City business center which holds his name and opened its crowning jewel, the world renown Rainbow Room. With magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline, the Rainbow Room was conceived as a formal supper club and intimate establishment where the elite and influential of New York could gather and dance to the strains of legendary musicians. The Rainbow Room properties housed over two floors at Rockefeller Center, run by the Cipriani family, owners of the legendary Harry‘s Bar. The multiple function rooms seat 20-400, the most prestigious and also the signature Rainbow Room seating 400, can be set for concerts by named acts, corporate events, live TV shows, etc. more