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Swann Releases Wireless Network Camera, Allowing Easy & Affordable Remote Viewing

 

SwannSmart™ Wi-Fi network camera enables remote viewing with iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices

Milton Keynes, UK, 29^th April 2013, –Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security monitoring solutions, proudly debuts its new wireless network camera: SwannSmart™.  The SwannSmart Camera is an easy to set up monitoring solution that allows you to see and record what’s happening via your existing wireless network with 24/7 viewing on your smartphone or tablet. What makes the SwannSmart different is that it streams live video and images directly to Secure Cloud Storage. The SwannSmart camera is powered by iSecurity+ to stream encrypted live video to a secure cloud without needing to be connected to a computer.

You can receive push notifications on your Smartphone or tablet when motion is detected. You can also record video or stills to your handheld device or stills to your SwannSmart cloud account.
SwannSmart puts you in control by allowing you to view, manage and share your camera with loved ones on your iPhone, iPad or Android device. If you are viewing on computer it’s compatible with both PC and Mac.

See what’s happening during the day or in low light with infrared night vision up to 12 feet. You can also conveniently hear what’s being said via the built in microphone. It’s a security system that’s easy to set up, affordable and hassle free. Perfect for keeping an eye on your baby, young family, an elderly loved one, your home or a small business.  The SwannSmart WiFi Network Camera from Swann is an easier and smarter way to protect what matters most.

Ideal for baby & family monitoring. Mount a camera in your nursery to see that your baby is safe and healthy at all times. SwannSmart is also ideal for monitoring older children and elderly loved ones. Use the camera’s night vision and audio microphone to monitor that all is well. Even better, use the SwannSmart app to view your baby or loved one on your Smartphone or tablet when you are away from home with the ability to receive push notifications if there is activity.

Check in on your pet. Use the SwannSmart cameras to stay in visual contact with your pet or pets. You can make sure your pride and joy is where he or she should be, has enough food, appropriate shelter or shows them off to your friends or co-workers on your Smartphone or tablet. It’s the next best thing to being with them.

Main Features:

 

·         Wi-Fi Internet camera packed with safeguard features for home & business security

·         SwannSmart app by iSecurity+ for viewing on PC, Mac, tablets & Smartphones including iPhone, iPad & Android devices

·         Easy plug-&-play setup with free app download from the App Store or Google Play for mobile live viewing & in-app video recording to a 3G/4G device

·         Capture events as they happen to SwannSmart Secure Cloud (the first month is free with a $5.99 monthly fee applying thereafter) & know what's happening via mobile push notification

·         Perfect for low light scenarios, thanks to 8 infrared LEDs

·         Built-in microphone captures audio

·         Mount the camera on any flat surface, upside down, on the ceiling, or on a wall

 

The SwannSmart Camera is powered by iSecurity monitoring software. The president of iSecurity, Herman Yau, is enthusiastic about its release, "We are very excited to partner with the market leader in consumer security, Swann, to bring together a new generation of mobile-centric, cloud-based video monitoring products to consumers. This product breaks new grounds in its simplicity of setup and use (all from a Smartphone), making it more accessible to more people.  This we hope will help more people stay connected to their families and protect what matters most to them."

 

For a demo video please see: http://youtu.be/1zPIHcjHbSM

Availability:

The SwannSmart camera is available at RRP £89.99 from Maplins, Costco and other leading UK retailers. For more information: http://swannsmart.com/

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PRODAD® DEBUTES PRODRENALIN™ ACTION CAMERA ENHANCEMENT APPLICATION AND UPDATES MERCALLI® STANDALONE VIDEO STABILIZER

 

ProDrenalin Removes Fisheye, Stabilizes, De-noises, Corrects Colour, and Adjusts Brightness/Contrast on Video Shot on GoPro® Action Cameras.  Mercalli V3 SAL Adds Batch Processing, Automatic Stabilization Profile Selection, and Other Improvements

proDAD, the highly acclaimed developer of digital video effects and image enhancement technologies today announced ProDrenalin. ProDrenalin is  a revolutionary, all-in-one software application for GoPro action/sports camera users to significantly improve their videos by removing fisheye and perspective distortion, stabilizing, correcting rolling-shutter distortion, de-noising, colour correction, and adjusting the brightness and contrast of the video. – All Features in a single effective, affordable application with batch processing capability.  The famous Mercalli Stand Alone (SAL) professional video stabilizer moves to Version 3 with automatic stabilization profile selection, batch processing, and support for 4K and 2.7K video clips.

 ProDrenalin – The essential tool to make GoPro videos even better.

GoPro Hero action cameras are billed as the world’s most versatile cameras and they are becoming increasingly popular among consumers and video professionals.  proDAD’s new ProDrenalin action camera enhancement software gives users the ability to optimize their videos prior to sharing them or bringing into a video editor.  ProDrenalin is a stand-alone Windows application.

ProDrenalin’s Key Features:

·         Automatically remove fisheye distortion and corrects perspective distortion from video or still pictures by simply selecting the correct GoPro camera profile;

·         Rock-steady stabilization – proDAD’s video stabilizer, the gold standard in post-capture video stabilization is part of ProDrenalin and it’s fully automatic;

·         Rolling-shutter correction – Improves the skew and jello that sometimes happens during fast action panning;

·         De-noising – ProDrenalin effectively removes random image sensor noise and sharpens the video with 3 quality options;

·         Simple color correction, brightness and contrast adjustment tools to give videos more of a “film look” for the best impression;

·         Ability to rotate the video in case the camera was accidentally mounted upside-down or at the wrong angle;

·         Ahead-of-the-curve support for 4K and 2.7K video resolutions;

·         Batch processing allows an unlimited number of clips to be loaded into ProDrenalin for optimization (with individual settings for each clip) instead of processing them one by one or needing to bring them into a video editor;

·         Side-by-side comparison shows the original and optimized video prior to rendering and exporting in popular industry standard formats;

·         Fully compatible with all GoPro Hero cameras in all supported resolutions, with the ability to import other action camera profiles made by proDAD’s Defishr™ application.

 Mercalli V3 Stand Alone Video Stabilizer – The industry standard gets even better.

Also new is a major update to the stand-alone version of the Mercalli video stabilizer application; the professional-grade stabilizer relied upon by video pros all over the world.  New Mercalli V3 SAL contains a host of oft-requested improvements including:

 

·         Batch processing - Instead of stabilizing videos one at a time, users can now load an unlimited number videos into Mercalli V3 SAL for automated batch processing;

·         Automatic profile selection – Mercalli V3 SAL can analyze a video clip and automatically select the most appropriate stabilization profile, thus streamlining the stabilization process;

·         Support for 4K and 2.7K video clips; many NLEs don’t even support this yet!

·         New native 64-bit and 32-bit Windows stand-alone applications with multi-core/multi-thread optimization and support for unlimited video resolutions.

 “ProDrenalin is the first application of its kind – a full-spectrum image enhancement tool that can improve just about every aspect of video shot on a GoPro camera.” Said Andreas Huber, Managing Director of proDAD.  “Users can focus on enjoying their adventures and capturing the action knowing ProDrenalin can polish things later.”

Price & Availability:

ProDrenalin will be available in May at £29.85. Please visit http://www.prodad.com/home/products/actioncam/300582316,l-us.html There is a pre-order offer of a discount of 20%

Mercalli V3 SAL is available now at £133.83. For additional information, pricing and upgrade offers, please visit http://www.prodad.com/home/products/video_optimization/300580322,l-us.html

 

OEM Licensing:

Many of proDAD’s image enhancement technologies including stabilization, image de-warping, de-noising; and proDAD’s renown digital video effects library are available in SDK form for OEM licensing and inclusion into a wide-range of hardware/software solutions.  Inquiries are welcome via email: licensing@prodad.us

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STM Bags, a leading Australian bag and case manufacturer, today announced the newest addition to the company’s ever-expanding product line, the Velocity collection. The collection is available at various retailers and distributors, please see www.stmbags.com for details.

 

Created to store and protect most 15” laptops while traveling, the impulse laptop backpack features a technology compartment and a suspension system to stabilize a heavy load.  It also includes a reflective tab for nighttime visibility, as well as a luggage pass-through for wheeled bags. RRP £74.95 inc

Whether travelling by bike, car, plane or train, the velo 2 laptop messenger provides organization and protection for the long haul and is available in two sizes, small (13” screens) and medium (15” screens).  Designed with a main flap for closure, it is also equipped with a zippered option to slip over a luggage handle, a side-entry laptop compartment, as well as a waist strap to even a heavy load. RRP £69.95 inc

The linear laptop shoulder bag is designed with multiple pockets to manage the necessities of a digital day.  Encased in high-density padding, this bag provides soft protection for laptops, other valuable items, and also features a luggage pass-through for wheeled bags.  The linear is available in three sizes, iPad/D10 (10” tablets), small (13” screens) and medium (15” screens).RRP £54.95 inc

The maryanne is a fashionable tote created to protect and carry laptops, tablets and everyday necessities.  With adjustable tote handles for shoulder or hand carry, the maryanne features a technology compartment for a laptop and/or a tablet in soft-lined and padded pockets.  The Maryanne is designed to carry most 13” laptops. RRP £74.95 inc

Lastly, the blazer is a water resistant sleeve equipped with high-density foam for protecting and carrying laptops and digital gear.  Featuring pockets for valuable items, the blazer also features a quick-grab handle and removable and adjustable shoulder straps for carrying comfort. RRP £34.95 inc

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Swann Introduces Pro Series Security Cameras

New easily installed security cameras introduce professional quality DIY surveillance to home and small business environments with wide-view lenses and 700 TV Lines high resolution image capture

Milton Keynes, UK, 22nd February 2013–Swann, a global leader in security monitoring solutions has shifted DIY video surveillance to another level with its new Pro Series range of cameras that boast an unprecedented 700 TV Lines of resolution.

The Pro Series range have wide-view capability to capture crystal clear colour images at day or night and include a variety of offerings for both roof-mounted dome cameras and traditional wall-mounted surveillance cameras. The Pro series offers the latest technology at outstanding prices. Key features are the inclusion of Sony Effio technology and wide dynamic range for clear images in any light. The"Effio" technology realizes a horizontal resolution of over 650 TVL in combination with Sony's newly developed 960H CCD image sensor. This enables clearer pictures with higher sensitivity compared to conventional CCTV cameras.

Easily connected to DVR systems and to the Internet, Swann’s Pro Series allows the security conscious home or business owner to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) controller and built-in software to customise the camera settings in real time.

According to Jeremy Stewart, VP, Global Marketing at Swann, the new Pro Series cameras allow DIY surveillance customers to enhance their personal safety and property protection capabilities for additional peace-of-mind.

“This range of cameras adds a new level of professionalism for people who want to be proactive about their security surveillance,” Stewart said. “Combining 700 TVL high resolution and on screen remote control of wide-view zoom as well as a stylish but sturdy design allows anyone to take control of their own surveillance with professional quality tools.

“The Pro Series cameras are extremely easy to install, can be connected to existing monitors and/or DVRs for immediate surveillance and can be customised on the fly through the OSD.

“When combined with our SwannView app, the cameras can also be controlled remotely via a laptop, tablet or smart phone. High resolution 700 TVL video capture is as good as any professional service offers and is perfect for wide angle viewing of large rooms, hallways, lobbies, reception areas, warehouses, showrooms, garages, parking lots or any number of other applications.”

Swann’s Pro Series incorporate a heavy duty design and construction that makes them weather and vandal-resistant. They allow you to fight back against crime by deterring intruders, safeguarding loved ones and protecting your property.

In addition to the camera, each retail package includes the OSD controller, software and 18 metres of cable as well as all the adapters, mounting screws/plugs and operating instructions needed to get started.

There are five cameras currently available in the Swann Pro Series range:

·         PRO-760™ - Super Wide-Angle security camera RRP £99.99

·         PRO-761™ - Super Wide-Angle Dome Camera – RRP £99.99

·         PRO-770™ - Professional All-Purpose Security Camera – RRP £99.99

·         PRO-771™ - Professional All-Purpose Dome Camera – RRP£99.99

·         PRO-780™ - Ultimate Optical Zoom Security Camera – RRP £129.99

·         PRO-781™ - Ultimate Optical Zoom Dome Camera – RRP £129.99

Swann’s Pro Series cameras are available from leading retailers such as Maplin.

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PX Security in Partnership with Individual Software Launch Professor Teaches Windows 8 (PC)

The Most Realistic, Interactive, and Complete Computer Training!

 

London, UK, February 13th 2013: PX Security, a top Value Added software republishing and distribution house and Individual Software announce Professor Teaches Windows 8 (PC) into UK market.

Professor Teaches®, the leading brand of training, provides realistic, interactive, and complete training for Windows 8. Build your skills with Professor Teaches® tutorials and learn everything you’ll need to navigate this new operating system. Each interactive tutorial is organized for fast and easy learning with practical exercises to build new skills. Learn all of the new features of Windows 8 including how to use the new Start Screen which replaces the Start Menu, Using Tiles, How to Add RSS Feeds, How to Search, and more!

Professor Teaches® Windows 8 is the quickest and easiest way to build your skills and improve your productivity with this new operating system. Unlike previous versions, Windows 8 is a completely new operating system and not an update. Professor Teaches® provides hands-on training for all of the features of this streamlined interface to connect users with their information and people from multiple Windows 8 devices.

Professor Teaches® courses use real-world settings and accurate simulations to help you apply your new knowledge directly to daily tasks and the knowledge you gain becomes an asset for life. Professor Teaches® Windows 8 Tutorial Set includes over 60 lessons on Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro, plus 60 lessons on Internet Explorer 10.

Every Professor Teaches® Course Includes:

•       Practice in a Realistic Simulation of the Software

•       Hundreds of Learning Topics

•       4 to 8 Hours of Training per Course

•       Beginner to Advanced Topics

•       Self-Paced Learning Objectives

•       Introductions and Summaries

•       Interactive Exercises

•       Professional Voice Narration

•       Realistic Simulation of Software

•       End-of-Chapter Quiz Questions

•       Checkmarks for Completed Topics

•       Glossary, Index and Search

•       Professor Answers for Instant Training

• Get Quick Assistance with Professor Answers
• Find answers to your questions faster and easier than Help. Search and Browse are just one click away to help you locate specific lesson training you need, right when you need it.

The Box contains a CD-Rom and a Quick Start Guide

Price and Availability:

Professor Teaches Windows 8 (PC) is available for MRSP £19.99 inc from Amazon and other leading etailers.

About PX Security:

PX Security is a Value Added software republishing and distribution business with offices in the United Kingdom. The company supplies a select range of new and established software products, for republishing and distribution, to all regions where they currently have representation. The focus is on software that is niche and aimed at various vertical markets. PX Security believe that their major strength lies in their association with their respective distribution and development partners.

This allows them to deliver cost-effective software solutions to their resellers, thereby allowing significant margin opportunities for their customers.

PX Security has an on-going mission to provide leading edge products, providing market leadership opportunities by always bringing new and exciting applications to the market place. They have publishing and/or distribution rights for the following products Avira, Rebit, UniBlue, http://pxsecurity.co.uk/

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