Video Surveillance software News

Volvo Car USA (Volvo Group) is rolling out a new program to equip U.S. retailers with automated vehicle inspection systems that aim to improve customer satisfaction and business efficiencies, so as to further strengthen the Swedish automaker’s reputation for product quality and safety. High-speed, camera based systems from Israel­based UVeye utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to check tires, underbody components and vehicle exteriors for d...

With traffic levels constantly rising, cities around the world are looking for ways to manage the sheer number of traffic on their roads. The city of Chorzow in southern Poland wanted to go a step further and provide information to streamline their public transport on the roads, as well as regular vehicles. They approached Sprint, a systems integrator in Poland, who delivered an intelligent traffic management solution using Hikvision technology. Challenge City municipal Board o...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launches Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for business owners.   “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimization. Eagle Eye LPR is designed to be easy to...

Some of Cape Town’s busiest roads, leading to one of the wealthiest suburbs, are being secured with an automated Licence Plate Recognition system installed by LPR Solutions. At its heart is a network of 42 sophisticated Day/Night cameras from Hikvision, whose iVMS video management software streams the video data to the LPR software. The increased surveillance has led to a dramatic drop in crime within the suburb, down an indicated 65% following the introduction of the cameras.  Caus...

Bosch Building Technologies has installed a digital public address and voice alarm system – Praesensa, at the Telford Shopping Centre, located in Telford, in the United Kingdom (UK). On 25 acres of commercial space, the IP-based Praesensa system from Bosch now provides music, announcements, and emergency alerts for retail stores, restaurants, as well as hotels and a cinema, located in the shopping mall. Future-proof and IP-networked solution The shopping mall operator was looking to upg...

Exabeam, the pioneer in Next-gen SIEM and XDR announced the completion of an assessment from the Certification Body of Schellman & Company, LLC. The assessment certifies that the Exabeam Information Security Management System (ISMS), which supports the Exabeam SOC Platform, has been independently assessed and aligns with ISO 27001:2013 information security best practices for integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee, customer, and partner data. Important to reduce security...

With the introduction of XProtect Management Server Failover as an add-on product in 2022 R1, users will be able to keep their systems up and running without disruption resulting in greater peace of mind. XProtect 2022 R1 VMS In the latest product update of Milestone Systems’ XProtect 2022 R1 video management software (VMS), Milestone introduces several new features and capabilities. These include the Management Server Failover solution, single sign on in XProtect, and a new selection of...

Dubbed as the 'smartest' hydropower station in the world, Wudongde Hydropower Station is located in the upper stretch of Yangtze River in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. It is the country’s 4th largest hydropower station and 7th largest in the world, with an estimated annual output of 38.91 billion kWh. The Wudongde Dam adopts the world’s thinnest 300-meter double-curved arch dam design. It must be able to sustain the water storage capacity of a millionth-level super large hy...

Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning video analytics for real-time and forensic analysis, enhances its video search offering to enable security operation centers to conduct quick and efficient security investigations. The new forensic software, Investigate Uploader, allows users to upload any video file to the Calipsa platform, where its algorithms review the footage for genuine activity before presenting a summary of results. False alarm filtering “We believe Investigate Uploader is a...

With physical security events making a comeback, post the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, Qognify is excited to be present at ISC West 2022 exhibition, the globally renowned security industry event, which is being held from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the ISC West 2022 event, Qognify will lay a special focus will be on the introduction of new enterprise-class video management solutions for retail, banking, transportation, and higher education. E...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, releases its new varifocal multi-imager surround dome camera (VX-20M-SURROUND-RAW). Designed for applications that require multiple angles of view that a standard camera cannot achieve, this new camera contains four 5MP varifocal lenses that provide separate video streams. Rather than purchasing and installing multiple cameras, dealers can now deploy a single device capable of capturing coverage of a scene. Enhanced Video...

Total Ghana, an oil and gas company with over 200 service stations in Ghana, is one such business that needs around-the-clock security not only for its premises based in Accra but also for its many service stations. Total is dedicated to delivering quality petroleum products and serving its customers in innovative ways. This means Total’s consumer operations involve a concentration of vehicle and pedestrian activity with people fueling vehicles and moving between the retail outlets. This...

Belden, a global supplier of specialty networking solutions, is pleased to add Macmon’s talented team and its innovative technologies to its portfolio. Macmon secure GmbH is a pioneer in advanced network access control software. Its products are complementary to Belden’s industrial networking portfolio and will be integrated with the company’s Hirschmann offering to expand its ability to provide complete end-to-end solutions. Expanded consulting capabilities The addition of...

SureView Systems, the provider of the open response platform for running security operations announced the launch of its new investigative and record management service platform, Cases. Cases’ simple, flexible and open architecture is the first to be developed specifically for security operation teams.  “Many of our major customers have shared their frustration about current investigation platforms,” said Sean Garcia, SureViews’s Director of Enterprise Sales.&n...

Thousands of businesses and individuals in the Lazio region of Italy log on to Meteo Regione Lazio online and on social networks every day for a real-time view of local weather conditions. To give them crystal-clear, full-color, HD video images of the weather, even at night, the company has deployed the latest generation of Hikvision DarkFighter cameras across its network of 373 weather stations.  The challenge Giving followers real-time visibility of fast-changing weather conditions, 24x...

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions announced a contract award for Intellian to design and supply reference enterprise user terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. Telesat Lightspeed network Intellian’s innovative satellite terminal technology leverages the company’s non-geostationary satellite orbit (NG...

Senegal’s new Blaise Diagne International Airport has chosen to minimize its parking lot headaches and secure its massive freight zone with intelligent Smart surveillance, from the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision.  Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) Officially opened by Senegalese President Macky Sall in December 2017, Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) covers 4,500ha of land located near the town of Diass, 47km from the ca...

With 1,300 cameras recording 24/7 and more than 1,000 investigations to process per year, Massachusetts General Hospital’s security team was not able to keep up with the vast amounts of recorded video. Now, BriefCam Syndex Pro for fast video review, search and analysis, embedded within a Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) platform is making efficient and effective video investigation possible. Existing IP network Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Police, Secur...

When a business has a number of sites operating in different locations one of the challenges is to bring the security function together all in one place. Filippi Auto, the car rental company, sought out a solution from reseller Vedetec for a solution in its Corsica operation, and they used Hikvision products to do it. The main objective of this installation was to be able to monitor the entrances and exits of vehicles of five sites from the main site in Bastia as if there was only one car park....

As the green lungs of Mother Earth, the forest is a true natural oxygen bar, it renews the air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. The forest is rich in resources, but how to protect forests and achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and forests? Deqing, a forest city in northern Zhejiang Province has shown with its years of good practices in forest management, conservation, and sustainable development. About Deqing County Deqing County has a total area of 935.9 km...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7th April at the NEC Birmingham. On stand 3/C40 TDSi will be showcasing its latest products with a focus on its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware access control solutions, the latest software updates, and features, along with its contact-free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/mobile cred...

The Management Board of MOBOTIX has presented an updated midterm strategy including corporate planning for the next three years after the pandemic and the new market conditions. This plan is based on detailed analysis and outlines revenue target of min EUR 90 million by fiscal year 2023/24 and an EBIT margin around 9%, which corresponds to an annual average revenue growth rate of 11%. Solution approach The growth drivers of the 3-year plan is based on a solution approach for 6 vertical market...

Vistacom Inc., a global provider of audiovisual, communications and control room solutions, has announced the availability of its brand new and improved Vistacom SecureView all-in-one command center kit, the most straightforward and intuitive of its kind. Vistacom SecureView Vistacom SecureView is an affordable, pre-engineered video wall and display solution that makes easy self-assembly a reality for small and medium operations centers, with best-in-class products, expert remote support and a...

Traffic continues to grow in every major city. But how to beat congestion in these restricted urban spaces? In China’s ancient-walled city of Xi’an, they’re adopting an intelligent traffic management system based on Hikvision technology and boosting traffic flow while reducing journey time.  The Chinese city of Xi'an, known as Chang'an in ancient times, was the center of ancient oriental civilization. Thirteen dynasties spanning Chinese history have chosen Xi'an as th...

Upgrading a two-wire analog intercom to a conventional IP video system typically involves messy and costly rewiring work. So what happens if users want to install over 500 IP systems into a single building? One company, Hikvision, has developed an innovative two-wire solution and it’s already making waves at the luxurious RiverGate condominium in Singapore.  Challenge “If someone rang the bell at the side entrance, it wouldn’t always ring in my apartment upstairs,&rdquo...

Car theft is a concern for many people, so imagine if users were responsible for a whole load of them. Car dealer P. Christensen in Denmark knows this headache from personal experience, suffering several thefts from their fenced area. It was time to ramp up security, so they turned to Telesikring, the largest private-owned security company in Denmark, for a perimeter detection solution. Telesikring upgraded security with a solution using Hikvision surveillance cameras. Challenge Despite exist...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security held an investor day event and outlined its long-term strategy to grow the business and drive long-term shareholder value. Growth in security ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jim DeVries said, “It’s a great time for ADT. After several years of progress reshaping our company, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth. Our customer-focused strategy creates even more reasons for customers...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering telecare and telehealth solution providers, is pleased to announce an exciting and innovative partnership with the Swedish cloud-based alarm management software provider, Skyresponse.  This brand-new partnership, the first of its kind in the UK for Skyresponse, enables Chubb to launch Cloud Care Control, a true cloud-based, remote personal care alarm monitoring platform solution.   Effective remote monitoring of personal alarms Utilizing...

Motorola Solutions announces it has acquired Ava Security Limited, a global provider of cloud-native video security and analytics, based in London, U.K. Ava Security's scalable, secure and flexible cloud solution provides enterprises with real-time visibility and powerful analytics to optimize their operations and detect anomalies and threats. The platform offers organizations the benefit of an enterprise-grade video security solution while minimizing the physical footprint of their security in...

The Security Executive Council’s (SEC) Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) is partnering with Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business to research the current state of security convergence. The SLRI recognizes that there are a variety of ways in which corporate and cyber security interact within organizations, so rather than referring to convergence as a singular achievement, they define it along a spectrum of collaboration in which most organizations can find...