Video Surveillance software News

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, as the new chair of SIA’s Standards Committee. In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification writing bodies. “I am grateful to be appointed as chair of the SIA Standards Committee by SIA members. It is an exciting time to be in t...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, and InvictusXP, developer of a community technology platform for residents and building managers, have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests, and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video...

Since Copenhagen-based Danske Bank began using March Networks® video surveillance systems in 2007, the risks facing the banking industry have changed dramatically. In 2012, according to Thomas Johansen, director of the bank’s Physical Security and Risk Group, Danske Bank had 36 robberies in Denmark alone. In 2018, as consumers performed more of their banking online and the number of branches decreased, there were only three bank robberies recorded. Video surveillance system However,...

Web companies are most likely to lose user data, a new study shows. The study, conducted by cybersecurity experts VPN Overview analyzed major data breaches that have been registered since 2004 to discover which industry is most prone to losing data. Online companies come in first, as since 2004 there have been 53 data breaches within the sector, for a rough total of over five billion pieces of data lost. 81% of these breaches have been caused by hacking, followed by accidental publication (7.4%...

Aqua Nautilus has discovered that npm’s API allows threat actors to execute a timing attack that can detect whether private packages exist on the package manager. By creating a list of possible package names, threat actors can detect organizations’ scoped private packages and then masquerade public packages, tricking employees and users into downloading them. This kind of attack is linked to a broader category of supply chain attacks. Over the past few years, Aqua Nautilus has seen...

The consortium led by Airbus and Capgemini was selected by the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas territories for the role of Package 2 integrator for the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF – radio network of the future), the secure and resilient broadband network for domestic security and emergency rescue forces. This pioneer project, led by France, is key to modernising domestic security forces. More than ever, this contract reinforces Airbus’ position as European leader...

Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO at Check Point and former NHS Scotland CISO, is warning the UK’s education sector that it is currently facing an average of 1,801 weekly cyberattacks and urges schools and colleges to increase their cybersecurity efforts. Recently, the ransomware group, Vice Society, attacked multiple schools in the US and UK, including Test Valley, Buntington First School, and Harpenden Academy. The ransomware attacks resulted in confidential data being posted on the Dark We...

Hikvision recently added the eDVR Series into its expanding portfolio of security solutions for SMBs. Powered by embedded solid-state drive (eSSD) technology, Hikvision's eDVRs are compact, durable, easy to use, and energy-efficient. All this means they are ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses and residential applications. "The eDVR Series is smarter, faster, more durable and more energy efficient than anything that's gone before, not only helping to minimize negative environmental impact...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, announced that Suprema has simultaneously renewed two important international standard certifications regarding information security management (ISO/IEC 27001) and privacy information management (ISO/IEC 27701). Data protection certifications  Suprema is recertified in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, international standard certifications for information security management systems (ISMS) established by the Intern...

SwiftConnect, a software platform provider that enables flexible work by connecting the right people to the suitable space at the right time announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop intuitive, employee-centric experiences on top of the industry’s new connected workplace platform, Microsoft Places.  SwiftConnect’s platform for commercial real estate and enterprises will provide access control signals for space utilization insights that help reimagine wo...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and included student presentations, a fa...

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic...

Thales announces the latest innovations of CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager that help organizations address digital sovereignty requirements across major public clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, SAP, and Salesforce. Organizations that leverage these cloud providers can now leverage CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager’s Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) capabilities for enhanced data security and encryption key ownership. According to the 2022 Thales Cloud S...

EG Electronics, a specialist electronics technology solution provider of automation, energy, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications, will be co-exhibiting with their partner Bi-Search International at Electronica 2022 – the trade fair and conference for electronics. This year, Electronica will take place from 15-18 November 2022 at the Trade Fair Center, Munich, Germany, where EG Electronics and Bi-Search International will showcase their latest transparent OLED display technology...

Alula, the pioneer in smart security and system communications for professional installers, announces a partnership with three regional manufacturer representative firms to expand its footprint across the United States. The collaborative efforts with Thomasson Marketing Group (TMG), Lanier Rep Group (LRG), and Security Solutions Incorporated (SSI) will enable Alula to expand relationships and provide an extension to their existing sales team. Residential and commercial technology solutions Fi...

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of autonomous security robots announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire CASE Emergency Systems (“CASE”) and to close on the transaction in October 2022. The acquisition is planned to boost the company’s revenues while increasing its positive impact on the safety of communities nationwide. Acquisition of CASE CASE is a pioneer in blue light emergency phones and an innovator in next-generation wireless emergency communications te...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer of professional security devices for surveillance and public safety, recently announced the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMS such as Genetec Security Center and Milestone Systems, who will showcase the Active Guard plug-in for X-Protect at their MIPS Summit in Dubai on October 12 and 13,...

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total cost of eCommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. It predicted that this growth would be accelerated by the increasing use of alternative payment methods, such as digital wallets and BNPL (Buy-Now-Pay-Later), creating new fraud risks. Online payment fraud The report recommended that fraud prevention vendors focus on building platforms providing A...

Paladin Capital Group, the cyber and advanced technologies investor announces its partnership with Campus Cyber, initiated in 2022 by the President of the Republic of France.  Paladin Capital supports the mission of Campus Cyber to bring together digital security actors in a collaborative space to protect society and promote French excellence in the field. Security-by-design mindset Founded in 2001, Paladin Capital was one of the first in...

ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), announces the appointment of Raghu Ram Bongula as its new Chief Technology Officer. Bongula brings two decades of leadership with a focus on digital/cloud transformation, building new platforms, and modernizing legacy platforms. Prior to joining ConnectWise, Bongula served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Global Payments, where he led a team responsible for building new products and platforms t...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has successfully passed acceptance by the customer, aviation specialist QinetiQ GmbH, Mönchengladbach, with the first of two complete systems for electro-optical reconnaissance. Reconnaissance system The reconnaissance system consisting of the electro-optical system ARGOS-II HD (EO/IR) and the control and evaluation software EuroNAV was successfully put into operation only six months after the order. The reconnaissance system was pre-integrated by HENSO...

DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, announces that its Root Certificate Authority (CA) is approved by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (Alliance) for Matter device attestation. As the first Matter-approved root CA, also known as a Product Attestation Authority (PAA), DigiCert can now provide rapid time to market for smart home manufacturers looking to earn the Matter seal on their products. A multi-year participant in Matter, DigiCert contributed its expertise to the security and...

Originally scheduled to run from 30 November - 2 December 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Messe Frankfurt’s technology fairs in Thailand will be held from 1 - 3 November 2023. The decision was made to allow the security, lighting, and building industries adequate time to recover. In addition, the Thailand Lighting Fair will be merged into the Thailand Building Fair to capitalize on the success of the fair’s smart city approach from previous editions....

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has released the results from a new survey of the SMB cybersecurity market, conducted by research firm - Analysys Mason.  It sought to uncover how SMBs are emerging from the pandemic, and how their business and technology needs are changing. The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology to support growth in the world of hybrid working, unfortunately, many fail to...

Videonetics announces that its patented and state-of-the-art Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) is now ONVIF S, G, T, M Compliant. AI and DL framework Powered by AI and DL framework, Videonetics Unified Video Computing Platform encompasses Intelligent VMS, Video Analytics, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Facial Recognition, and Video Computing Platform as a Service (VCPaaS™). Currently, Videonetics has secured more than 145 cities, 80+ airports, 18000+ traffic lanes,...

OriginGPS, the pioneer in miniature GNSS modules and cellular IoT systems, will present its high-performance solutions, along with several prototypes addressing challenges and trends, such as sports performance monitoring, environmental health, and real-time tracking of practically everything that moves. Exhibited solutions  Products exhibited at the show include a smart baseball providing and transferring raw data on pitches to the cloud, where it may be monitored and analyzed to rate ba...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has collaborated with AM General to display its Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System (LVSS) on a HUMVEE 2-CT (2-Door Cargo Truck) during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) annual conference 2022. The display is a technology demonstrator for future Army mobile command and control (C2) vehicles, integrating newly advanced radar, long-range cameras, and other sensors to detect and defeat threats such as weaponized small Unma...

Adopting facial recognition in access control systems is widespread among businesses and organizations looking to improve building security. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a facial recognition access control system, such as the size of a building and the number of people who will use it. ‍This article will provide an overview of how to choose the most suitable facial recognition access control system for a building security system. This will enable users to m...

Merging state-of-the-art architectural design with the latest technology, Oceandiva London is set to revolutionize the marine environment, as London's newest floating events space. Launching Autumn 2022, the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the Thames is part of a wider innovative to decarbonize the Capital's river, working in partnership with Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS). NZMS are pioneering a more sustainable river future, developing a new electric river highway by installing high-ca...

Vemotion Interactive, the UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug & play live video streaming solutions for systems integrators and OEM solutions providers, has released Viewer 2.0 enhanced video control software. A cost-effective and powerful viewer and control solution available for existing and new customers, Viewer 2.0 allows users to deploy and professionally monitor Vemotion camera streams, without the need to rely on expensive VMS/PSIM alternatives. PTZ surveillance c...