Digital video recorders (DVRs) News

Officers used to spend up to 15 minutes each shift recording the serial number from every radio, shotgun, citation printer, and other equipment. Before an officer of the Richardson (Texas) Police Department goes on patrol, he or she is responsible for verifying that everything that belongs in the squad car is there. Officers spent up to 15 minutes each shift recording the serial number from every radio, shotgun, citation printer, and other piece of equipment in the vehicle. Recording serial nu...

The Milan-based producer of paints and powder coatings has re-engineered its production process, in line with industry 4.0 standards. The company created in Milan in 1973 is known for its specialized paints and powder coatings used across a number of industries, for applications such as anti-graffiti, high temperature, and zinc-rich primers. Its distribution network covers all of Europe, with customers in Belgium, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Russian Federation, Ro...

Security breaches are not governed by the seasons, by the weather, and certainly not by the time of day. They can occur at any time, and often under the cover of darkness when traditional, black-and-white security cameras with infrared lighting are unable to capture events clearly enough to collect clear evidence or respond effectively. Hikvision has expanded its full-color camera range with ColorVu technology. This offers a much better visual experience than traditional cameras, providing accu...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, will host an upcoming webinar to showcase its latest video releases in thermal imaging, camera analytics, VIGIL CLOUD features and enhancements, and more for dealers and integrators. During the hour-long webinar, scheduled for Thursday, August 12, at 2 p.m. ET, the company will introduce several new products and updates. Additionally, 3xLOGIC will also provide insight into how dealers can position and sell these new soluti...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and cloud video surveillance, announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava Aware Cl...

Throughout the country teachers, students and faculty are preparing for another year of learning. Although last year the COVID-19 pandemic forced many schools into an online learning environment, this year most students and teachers are looking forward to getting back to the classroom. While the return to campus brings about a feeling of hope and normalcy, it also may present a greater potential for crime. During the 2017–18 school year, 80 percent of public schools recorded one or more i...

Swann, a global pioneer in do-it-yourself security, has announced the release of the award-winning Swann Tracker Security Camera as well as the Swann Enforcer™ Camera Systems in 4K resolution, a perfect indoor and outdoor security solution for any home or business. The 1080p resolution Enforcer Cameras are coming soon. The Swann Tracker Security Camera was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year and was named a CES 2020 In...

Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security, announces the release of the  Swann Wire-Free Security Camera, a new, completely wireless camera that can be set up in seconds and used for monitoring indoors or outdoors. The camera comes stocked with state-of-the-art smart security features, including free face recognition and cloud or local storage. Swann features This 100% wireless camera is quick and easy to set up and use....

Headquartered in London, Fremantle is one of the world’s largest content creators, producers, and distributors, operating in over 30 countries. This fact is great for fans, but not so great for Fremantle’s finance team who find it challenging to produce key, time-critical, monthly reports. To fix the problem they partnered with Arvato and Blue Prism to launch an all-new showstopper, intelligent automation.  Challenge Fremantle is undeniably one of the world’s largest co...

Hanwha Techwin has further strengthened its keenly priced Wisenet Q series with the introduction of 4 new PTZ cameras. The new indoor and outdoor 2-megapixel PTZs are equipped with a host of innovative, practical features including the Focus Save function, which can be applied to 32 pre-defined areas and ensures that the cameras can rapidly come into focus when they are moved to a specific position. Indoor and outdoor PTZs Precise PTZ control is achievable with the assistance of ‘click...

The accuracy and performance of video analytics have been hugely enhanced in recent years, due to deep learning, high-performance computing, and big data analysis. According to asmag.com, 2021 is seeing wider adoption of AI and deep learning in particular making video surveillance and detection even more accurate, while lowering costs. The effect is to speed up post-incident investigation by allowing searching and filtering based on criteria such as personal characteristics or types of obj...

Reliance Protect, a provider of lone worker solutions, has reinforced its commitment to personal safety by being one of the first to combine the benefits of live audio and video stream functionality, coupled with GPS user location, in a single device. The solution comes in the form of the innovative VB400 body-worn camera, which is designed to enhance lone worker safety through the use of cutting edge features that accelerate response decision making, provide powerful evidence capture, improve...

Blue Prism®, a global pioneer and market leader in intelligent automation, and Alteryx, Inc., the analytics automation company announced their premier Blue Prism Technology Alliance Partnership (TAP). Using these technologies jointly will enable customers to automate data-driven processes at scale, giving them critical data and insights needed to make smarter decisions, faster. Bi-directional integration The companies also introduced a bi-directional integration between platform...

From asphalt to apps, Bosch has implemented a connected security solution for the Frechen truck stop near the A1 to protect people and freight from assaults. The modern parking area near Cologne now has around 40 parking spaces that meet the high-security standards of the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) according to the Level 2 certificate and are therefore particularly secured.  From now on, forwarding companies can book these via the Bosch Secure Truck Parking app...

Existing CCTV and video monitoring systems are already working well to reduce retail shrinkage and are now being extended to help keep stores ‘COVID Safe’, found a new retail sector study of 111 high street retailers based in the UK, US, Sweden, and Norway, carried out by Video Security as a Service (VSaaS) provider AVA Security in March 2021. An array of insights into what value physical retailers’ existing video security systems are detailed in the 15 pages Ava Security reta...

Spectra Logic, a global pioneer in data storage and data management solutions announced a partnership with StorMagic, a company that simplifies storage and security from the edge to the core, to deliver a complete end-to-end active archive for video surveillance and digital evidence management. The joint storage solution combines StorMagic’s ARQvault, the first active intelligent repository to manage and retrieve digital assets using powerful analytics, and Spectra Log...

In the new premises of the Italian branch of the German video technology manufacturer, everything is focused on a comprehensive, practise-oriented customer care from presales consulting to technical support. The patented Panomera® multifocal sensor technology from the German manufacturer Dallmeier has been successfully used in Italy for many years: The Allianz Stadium in Turin, ParkinGO in Milan, or Naples Airport are just a few names from Dallmeier Italy's extensive range of customers. Al...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, showcases solutions for its reseller partners serving enterprise and multisite customers at ISC West 2021. The show will take place from July 19-21.  Eagle Eye Networks resellers comprise small independents, regionals, as well as larger nationals. “Our resellers brought more enterprise and multisite customers during the pandemic, and we are seeing this trend continue unabated in the first half of 2021 as vaccination...

Hanwha Techwin a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions announced that We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort has selected Hanwha cameras for its new state-of-the-art video surveillance system. First established as a bingo-hall style building by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in the early 1990s, the facility received approval to be revamped into a fully-fledged gaming facility in 2017. To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, this also included a new video surveillance system. Qual...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals announced its keynote and game-changer lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, taking place 27-29 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and online via the GSX digital platform. Game changer sessions  The education lineup, addressing the most pressing security challenges, kicks off with the launch of the GSX digital platfor...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, recently launches its Cooper-I Series XVR. As the first entry-level XVR to offer AI functions, this series allows customers to avail AI-enabled XVRs without spending a fortune. AI has been a common feature in the monitoring industry, which paved the way for the AI era. With its continuous innovation and development, AI has become part of Dahua's standard configuration, even for entry-level products. With the combination...

According to the latest report from research organization Omdia, Genetec Inc, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continued to increase its global markets share, outpacing market growth in both VMS and Windows-based recorders categories. The report also revealed that Genetec retained its position as the global market share pioneer, recording the highest growth amongst the top five worldwide software manufacturers. Video sur...

viisights, Inc., developer of behavioral recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, will be attending ISC West in Las Vegas, July 19-21, 2021, representing its innovative video analytics solutions and revenue-generating partner program. Pat Aiello, viisights’ VP Business Development & Sales, North America, will present a session entitled “Behavioral Recognition for Realtime Video Intelligence” as part of the SIA Education @ ISC program. Company representat...

Today’s physical security solutions live in the cloud and they bring all the typical benefits associated with any digital transformation. Benefits include centralized management, faster intelligence, scalable operations management and streamlined costs.  In this 15-minute webinar, one will learn how cloud technology is bringing all these benefits to access control and how other organizations are leveraging these benefits.   Agenda:  Cloud Access Control Overview&nb...

Managing security operations can be challenging. Monitoring, searching, and sharing surveillance data while responding to events can be time-consuming and slow without the right solutions in place. Slow response times can affect the ability to protect property, recover valuable assets, and keep staff, customers, and employees safe. But there is a better way. In this 20-minute webinar, one will learn how Cloudvue will help streamline surveillance and security operations, scale coverage, and spee...

The Palmetto Plaza Shopping Mall, an iconic shopping center located in Cali, Colombia, opened its doors in 2004 thanks to the support of a group of entrepreneurs from the region who dreamed of a place where local residents and tourists can find a wide range of commercial services and entertainment offerings. Need for a video surveillance solution  To ensure a safe environment in the shopping center, mall officials sought a comprehensive video surveillance solution that can monitor the are...

Videoloft’s cloud video surveillance platform provides users with a powerful yet highly cost-effective remote recording solution while providing resellers with a new potential revenue stream to add to their offering portfolio. For large surveillance system users, Videoloft’s cloud video surveillance solution provides affordable secure offsite video backup. For SMBs (small and medium businesses), Videoloft’s ability to record up to 8MP direct to the cloud provides a powerf...

Safetytech Accelerator announces collaboration with DP World Europe and IronYun to reduce risk in ports through AI video analytics. Ports are extremely busy places – with cranes, lorries, and people in constant motion, the risk of accidents is high. Safetytech Accelerator believes that modern artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms can help reduce this risk, and is working with two pioneers in their respective fields to show how this can be done. About DP World DP World i...

Video wall technology expert Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has announced that its UVS Lucidity video wall controller now integrates with Synectics’ Synergy command and control software platform. The move is part of an ongoing strategic partnership that dates back more than 14 years, with the integrated Lucidity/Synergy solution now being installed across multiple client sites, helping to protect people and assets across the UK. Flexible and user-friendly platform Synectics is a global...

viisights, the developer of advanced AI-powered analytics technology, and ReddWare Inc., developer, and manufacturer of application-specific commercial surveillance server solutions announce their new partnership. The partnership seamlessly integrates viisights’ unique behavioral analytics and ReddWare’s specialized video servers for a wide range of professional security applications and deployments around the world. An easy and advanced integrated solution “By embedding vii...