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Visitors to Qognify’s booth will be able to see demonstrations of VisionHub Qblock and other market-leading solutions Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced that it will be showcasing Qblock, the most reliable turnkey NAS VMS solution designed for the surveillance industry at ISC West 2017. Visitors to Qognify’s booth, no. 9109, will be able to learn about and see demonstrations of VisionHub Qblock and other m...

Qblock combines the power of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, Dell EMC Isilon storage and Qognify’s VisionHub Video Management Solution Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the launch of Qblock. Qblock is a unique offering built on industry’s leading technology from Dell EMC to address the growing need for securely and efficiently storing critical video data. The Qblock converged infrastructure is designed specifica...

Real-time search analytics addresses one of the most important control room tasks - locating a person of interest If you have been to any of the many security industry tradeshows this year you will undoubtedly have seen and heard the phrase ‘next generation video analytics’. Is it just a catchy marketing phrase or is there more substance behind it? Video analytics as a technology has been with us for many years, but there has always been an air of confusion and mys...

Qognify is strengthening its North American presence to support customers and partners Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the opening of its new corporate headquarters office in Pearl River, New York. Located in the Blue Hill Plaza complex, the new expanded headquarters is home to corporate management functions and the regional sales team, enabling better support to customers and partners. Situation Management Platform...

There has been a lot of investment in safe city projects around the world in 2016, particularly in India, where Qognify is currently involved in a number of major initiatives, as well as upgrading of security systems at major public transportation hubs and international airports. At Qognify, we have seen a continual trend towards organizations wanting their security systems to deliver operational efficiency and effectiveness to the wider business.   Here are some notable trend...

Situator includes an analytical engine that enables converting the data into operational, actionable intelligence Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the completion of certification to the most recent versions of Lenel’s OnGuard, 7.1 & 7.2, access control system. Situator, Qognify’s Situation Management/ physical security information management (PSIM) solution now interfaces with the OnGuard system, providing organizations with the added value of improve...

Quantum announced joint development initiatives with industry-leading VMS providers Quantum reported results for the fiscal second quarter 2017 that ended 30 September 2016 (all comparisons are relative to the fiscal second quarter 2016 unless otherwise stated) : Total revenue was $134.7 million, an increase of $17.7 million. Scale-out storage revenue grew to a record $46.7 million, up from $29.9 million and the 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Total dat...

I have been unpacking from last week’s ASIS show in Orlando. It was a good show, except if you compare it to last spring’s ISC West in Las Vegas, which was especially well attended and generated a lot of excitement in the market. ASIS was definitely smaller, lower key and less crowded. And there were no big product announcements. But there was still plenty of technology on display. In particular, I saw the show reflecting several ongoing trends in the market. Impact Of M&As Me...

Quantum has continued to collaborate with partners to meet specific needs of the surveillance community Quantum Corp. has announced joint development initiatives with four industry-leading Video Management System (VMS) providers targeted at bringing enhanced multi-tier storage solutions to security and surveillance customers worldwide. Aimetis Corp., On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), Qognify and Verint Systems Inc. have joined the Quantum Advantage Program, and certif...

The ASIS show has not traditionally been a big forum for new product introductions -- those happen mostly at ISC West in the spring. Even so, there is plenty of technology to see at this year's show, and many exhibitors now say the products they were talking about last spring are now ready to ship. On Day Two of the show, it seems a lot of the attendees are ready, too. Video Camera Technology The technologies of video cameras march on, and Hanwha Techwin America has embraced the new H.265 cod...

With the new integration, it is possible to send notifications directly from Situator's Quick Launch bar Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the successful integration of its leading Situation Management/PSIM solution, Situator, with Everbridge for Miami International Airport (MIA). The integration between the systems combines the real-time knowledge of an unfolding situation from Situator with Everbridge's incident management and critical communications capabilities,...

Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions The security industry has changed a lot in recent years. Many will remember a time not so long ago when it was about buying boxes/pieces of tin, opening them up and installing them. Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions. Despite this, there is still an inclination to put everything in a ‘box’...

Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451 at ASIS International 2016 Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will showcase its portfolio at ASIS International in Orlando Florida, September 12-14. With significant advancements to its security portfolio, Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451.   VisionHub VMS The new next-generation, web-based VisionHub is the winner of the Security Industry Association&r...

When an intrusion is detected, FiberPatrol-PR creates alerts in Situator, providing situational awareness Qognify, formerly NICE Security, today announced the successful integration of their leading PSIM and Situation Management solution, Situator, with Senstar’s fence-mounted fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection system, FiberPatrol-PR. The integration and joint solution was initiated on behalf of a major utility company in North America in order to enable them to m...

Healy will be responsible for sales in Western US, and driving strategic customer experience initiatives Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced that is has appointed Steve Healy as its new Regional Vice President of Sales, West US region, and a member of the Qognify Americas Leadership Team. In addition to being responsible for sales activity in Western US, Steve will play key role in driving strategic Customer Experience initiatives. Valuable Knowledge Steve has a valua...

Qognify/Vanderbilt integration enables optimal handling of scenarios triggered by alarm panels, motion detectors, and other smart intrusion detectors Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that it has completed the integration of Vanderbilt’s SPC Intrusion Detection system with its market-leading Situation Management solution, Situator. The integration was initially designed for a security-conscious customer in the banking sector, and is now available to customer...

VIVOTEK launched its Solution Integration Alliance (SIA) program to effectively cooperate with global partners VIVOTEK, a leading IP surveillance provider, has announced that it will unveil its innovative vertical surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2016, taking place June 21 to 23 in ExCel London. Located at booth E555, VIVOTEK will present its latest H.265 solutions, retail solutions, city surveillance solutions, and strategic partnerships with AxxonSoft, Genetec, Milestone, an...

Visitors will also experience Qognify’s Situator 8.0 PSIM including Operational Intelligence Center and Suspect Search video analytics software Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will be showcasing its market leading and multi award-winning portfolio at IFSEC International. Visitors to stand F950 will experience Qognify’s new next-generation video management system (VMS) - VisionHub, the latest Situation Management solution - Situator 8.0 (including the Operational...

VisionHub includes new, robust VMS capabilities, while extending to offer, advanced situational awareness Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced that it will be showcasing its next-generation video management solution (VMS), VisionHub, along with the latest release of its PSIM/Situation Management solution, Situator (release 8.0), at ISC West 2016, taking place April 6-8 in Las Vegas. Holistic Video Centric Security Solution VisionHub is Qognify’s next-gen...

Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced the release of VisionHub, a next-generation web-based video management solution (VMS) providing extended video surveillance and security management. Based on Qognify’s 20 years of experience, VisionHub includes new, robust VMS capabilities and extends to offer situational awareness and effective security incident management, making it the most powerful VMS in the market. Open Platform Solution Based on Qognify’s VMS core, trusted...

Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced the release of Situator 8.0 with the introduction of the new Operational Intelligence Center (OIC). The latest version of the market leading PSIM and Situation Management solution provides a platform for leveraging the massive amounts of big data. Situator captures, monitors and correlates and turns it into actionable intelligence. Increases Operational Efficiency The Operational Intelligence Center, with its new advanced rules engine, monito...

Qognify director of vertical marketing, Udi Segall highlights operational trends in order to achieve leaner operations These top five operational security trends will help deal with rising security threats, extreme weather conditions and endless operational challenges in 2016. Lean operations are in, more so than ever. Heightened security threats, extreme weather conditions and a tough macro-economy environment are all putting a significant burden on public sector organizatio...

Ups and downs tested the staying power of security system providers in 2015, which was a dynamic year for the security market. A key development in the security industry has been the acquisition of VMS leader Seetec by OnSSI, which has enabled it to serve customers globally. The security market in 2015 also witnessed a growing trend towards supporting diverse security systems from different manufacturers. Falling Prices And Increased Competition On the bright side, while the economy has not ye...

SeeTec video technology helps to detect situations at an early stage and thus assists in avoiding consequences Despite of the development of alternative and renewable energies, oil and gas still represent the engine of the world economy. Exploration takes place under increasingly challenging conditions often in remote locations. Security requirements, already high, continue to rise. This is not surprising as incidents during up-, mid- and downstream processing can cause immens...

Qognify Situator connects & correlates access control, intercoms, analytics, cameras, & brings real-time situational awareness to the GSOC One of the world’s largest companies in the oil and gas sector has saved more than a million dollars thanks to security solutions from Qognify, formerly NICE Security, that enable the organization to remotely monitor and manage security for 25 locations. In its first year using Qognify security solutions, the company saved $1....

For the second year in a row, Canon made the biggest M&A move in the security marketplace in 2015. How could Canon top the industry shockwaves it created in 2014 when the Japanese giant acquired VMS company Milestone Systems? That’s easy: They bought Axis Communications for $2.8 billion in 2015.   Although the Canon-Axis deal grabbed the most headlines and was easily the most shocking M&A announcement of 2015, it was certainly not the only big news on the mergers...

Physical and cyber security convergence, perimeter intrusion detection systems and fiber optic-based sensors were some of the security trends that picked up pace in 2015 and will continue to grow in the coming year as well. The beginning of 2015 started out slowly as the implementation of security projects by a number of organizations was postponed for various reasons. Mid-year picked up momentum, and the year is ending on a strong note. A significant trend was the gradual progression of conve...

Qognify’s mobile solutions integrate directly with the Situator command and control environment Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced that one of the world’s largest transit agencies is now more secure than ever after expanding its investment in Qognify security solutions. With that investment, the agency adds Suspect Search and mobility solutions to better detect, manage, and analyse incidents, amplifying its use of Situator, NiceVision, and Qognify...

Through the acquisition, Battery Ventures has established an independently operating business named Qognify Battery Ventures, a global technology investment firm, announced recently that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU), formerly part of the security division of publicly listed NICE Systems. Through the acquisition, which was originally announced in August, Battery Ventures has established an independently operating busine...

The industry is counting down to the big industry trade show this fall, the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits — ASIS 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. What topics will dominate the traditionally end user-based show in a year of shifting technologies and new capabilities on the horizon? We asked our Expert Panel Round Table to weigh in.