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Existing video security systems are already being used in 40% of UK, US, Sweden, and Norway-based hospitality venues and hotels to cover reception areas to help ensure proper procedures are being followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This was just one finding uncovered in the 11-page Ava Security Hospitality Sector Video Security Trends Report 2021, published recently. New COVID-safe requirements The hospitality sector...

Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) innovator AVA Security found that more than four out of every five (82%) of IT, Operations, Facilities Management and Security systems decision-makers employed by medium and large-sized businesses, see a potential role for their workplaces’ video monitoring systems in supporting corporate plans for 'a safe return to the workplace post-lockdown’. Video monitoring systems This was perhaps the most significant finding of the security industry&rs...

Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) innovator, Ava Security, found that 82% of IT, Operations, Facilities Management, and Security systems decision-makers employed by medium and large-sized businesses, see a potential role for their workplaces’ video monitoring systems in supporting corporate plans for “a safe return to the workplace post-lockdown.”  This is perhaps the most significant finding of the video security industry’s first mul...

Ava Security, a unified security company, is excited to announce the growth of its camera portfolio with the release of its smallest camera to date, the Ava Compact Dome. This “small giant” is unique not only in size but also in its exceptional quality. The new line of cameras is versatile, sleek, and effortless to install while providing powerful smart edge analytics so operators can be proactive and respond immediately to events requiring attention. Its decrea...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and video security, has launched a license plate recognition (LPR) solution as part of its Ava Aware cloud-based AI data platform. The new capabilities operate in the cloud and can work with a wide variety of third-party and Ava cameras. Most LPR solutions require two cameras to operate. Ava Security needs just one while delivering enhanced situational awareness and insights with great accuracy. The solution is also compatible with licen...

Ava, a unified security company, and Openpath, a security company specializing in touchless mobile access control for the connected world, announces they have joined forces to integrate their best-in-class, cloud-based open systems: Openpath access control and Ava Aware video management solutions. Together, these two simple and intelligent platforms provide comprehensive, modern, future-proofed security to enterprise organizations of any size. Most security professionals Data is key to proact...

Consolidation continued in the physical security marketplace in the turbulent year 2020. There were several mega-deals in addition to shuffling among small and medium-sized companies. Here is a sampling of M&A from this year, compiled from our archive of company news. With the changing economic climate, how much more is ahead in 2021? Stay tuned. Wesco merges with Anixter WESCO International, Inc., a provider of business-to-business (B2B) distribution, logistics services and supply chain...

Ava, a unified security company, announces the launch of Ava Aware Cloud. This video security solution offers the simplicity and flexibility of a cloud platform while providing the same intelligent, proactive security, and AI capabilities of Ava’s on-premises and hybrid solutions. For the first time, organizations of any size can leverage Ava’s powerful machine learning and advanced analytics to achieve proactive security. Ava Aware Cloud "Despite the industry’s promise of s...

Ava, a unified security company, has announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, renowned cyber security insider threat detection and response firm and Vaion, an end-to-end video security solutions provider. Ava is now uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. Tormod Ree, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ava Security, said “The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is now uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. “The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains,” said Tormod Ree,...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. "The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains. In April, we...

Monica Nascimento is the Director of Marketing at Vaion and Jazz Networks, both Ava unified security companies, where she works with global enterprise organizations to detect physical threats at their earliest stages, thereby mitigating risk rather than simply responding after the fact and protect against physical and cyber threats. Monica stated that the recent events unfolding around the world over the last few weeks had got her thinking about her path to join Ava (Jazz Networks and Vaion joi...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Cisco sales executive, Rick Hill, has joined the company as Vice President/General Manager of U.S. Enterprise Sales. Over the last 15 years, Rick has built and led global sales teams and channel development. Rick will play a strategic role in building a world-class sales team and the rollout of Ava’s unified security solutions to partners and customers in the Americas. Sales leadership and channel partnerships "Rick’s successf...

Ava, a unified security company, has announced that former Cisco sales executive, Rick Hill, has joined the company as Vice President/General Manager of U.S. Enterprise Sales. Global Sales expert Over the last 15 years, Rick has built and led global sales teams and channel development. He will play a strategic role in building a world-class sales team and the rollout of Ava’s unified security solutions to partners and customers in the Americas region. We are excited about Rick’s i...

In the last few months, everyone has had to pivot. It has been noticed that the new normal has actually helped a lot of folks get clear on a lot of things. Vaion recently hosted a virtual event for physical security professionals, where almost all the questions raised were really about, “How can this help me do my job smarter, faster, and provide more value to my organization?” The answer to the question is: Think more strategically about physical security. Better leverage the v...

July is well upon us, which means it’s time for a new product version release. Stay up to date on what’s new in Vaion’s vcore video management system, from the ability to stream Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and Real Time Streaming Protocol over SSL (RTSPS) to external systems, to refining person searches, by choosing between male and female. Let’s get to it. View RTSP and RTSPS streams We know how important it is for customers to ensure continuity of their existi...

Ava, a unified security company, announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as General Manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,” said Tormod Ree, CEO of Ava. &ldquo...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as general manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. Unified security solutions “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,&rd...

June brings a new vcore software release. Vaion has continued to focus on features that bring more value to the user’s organization and their security team. With the 2.2 release, they introduce the ability for anyone to develop access control integrations with the vcore video management system, as well as privacy masking to vcam devices. The new generic access control API allows Vaion, access control vendors, or third parties to develop a proxy that facilitates the integration between the...

Monica Nascimento is the director of marketing at Vaion and Jazz Networks, both Ava unified security companies, where she works with global enterprise organizations to detect physical threats at their earliest stages—mitigating risk rather than simply responding after the fact—and protect against physical and cyber threats. Since the first hints of COVID-19, we’ve worked with businesses around the world to adapt to what’s now become a new normal. Companies once panicked...

Each time I hear about a break-in, theft, or other physical security incidents at a facility these days, I think of one of my dad’s most-loved analogies. “The time to discover you need a plunger isn’t when the toilet’s overflowing.” Crass, yes. But so true, isn’t it? As one of nine kids, remembering this colorful adage saved me a lot of grief throughout my childhood. It still does. And now I can’t help wondering, with all that’s on the line, why...

We’re excited to bring you the Vaion vcore 2.1 release. For the past month, we’ve been focused on smaller features and general improvement to make it easier for you to secure and manage your organization’s day to day operations with vcore, our intelligent video management system. Discover what this new release has to offer from audio snippets and improved panoramic views to setting loitering time in rules. Additionally, we’re thrilled to show you our access control integr...

Jazz Networks, globally-renowned cybersecurity insider threat detection and response solutions firm, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security solutions provider, has announced that they have merged to create a unified security provider under the name, Ava. In response to the rise in hybrid attacks involving both physical and cybersecurity, the two companies have united to help organizations monitor, understand, and act on threats in real-time to protect people, assets and data. Both companies ar...

Since November 2019, when Vaion announced the general availability of Vaion vcore - the company’s video management system (VMS) - 8bh have sought to update their product with features that would make security operators and administrators more proactive, accurate, and faster than ever before. The company has launched vehicle tracking, a tool that highlights them on maps in real-time. Next, they have integrated vcore with communication tools like Slack, Webex Teams, Google Hangouts (and mor...

New rules? No problem. Use to enforce today's new social distancing mandates. At no other time in history has there been a worldwide call to action like we are experiencing today. Governments around the globe have mandated businesses and citizens alike to adopt social distancing as a rule - as a way of life. As a company, we too are helping our employees, customers, and partners navigate during these unprecedented times with the goal to protect people and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The cos...

The world is experiencing unprecedented times. The current crisis continues to impact people and organizations like never before. With most employees working from home, others are on leave or have been laid off. This means that multiple buildings such as offices, warehouses, malls, stores, gyms, and salons have closed their doors. Most governments have delivered guidance to professionals who provide vital services and operations during this time of crisis, and security workers are part of them....

Vaion and Malcolm Walters announced the addition of video bookmarking to allow security teams to go back and analyze videos related to an incident. These could be videos that need more attention to determine what has happened or videos that will later be used as evidence. First, the user finds the video clips of interest and then creates a bookmark. These bookmarks can then be found again easily and also be retained for longer than usual. In addition, they can be shared with other vcore users,...

Vaion, an innovator in end-to-end AI video security, announced that Joel Brunson has joined the company as CEO of Vaion's Federal business. Brunson brings world-class leadership in business growth and proven expertise in the federal government sector. "We're on a growth trajectory as organizations around the world realize the need to take a proactive posture to security in both the physical and cyber realms," said Tormod Ree, Vaion CEO. "Joel brings a unique vision and an incredible depth of ex...

Vaion Ltd. has announced the release of its latest product line, Vaion vcam camera with integrated directional audio analytics and exceptional image quality. Lars Eirik Mobæk, Vaion’s Head of Hardware Engineering said, “With great excitement, I am proud to announce the general availability of Vaion vcam, our camera line with integrated directional audio analytics. vcam embodies our ambition to deliver exceptional image quality with unprecedented audio and video intelligence fo...

Following the general availability of Vaion vcore at the start of November, the company and Malcolm Walters launched a series of product announcements as Vaion continues to enhance the solutions portfolio with more smart features to make security operations proactive, intuitive, and significantly more accurate than before. The highlight of the vcore software release 1.1 consists of the ability to track vehicles in the field of view of one’s cameras using Map view with Smart Presence™...