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Ava Security is emerging from stealth mode to disrupt the physical security market by embedding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its complete video surveillance solution. Ava Security's product line includes high-quality security cameras, a video management system, and other intelligent solutions, premiers at IFSEC International. This event takes place between June 18-June 20 in London, U.K. AI-based video and audio analytics As a global company with offices in New York, London, and Oslo, Ava Security is changing the traditional video security landscape with AI capabilities that make it easier for businesses and organizations to monitor their assets proactively. With embedded video and audio analytics powered by machine learning algorithms, focused interfaces, intuitive installation processes, and a range of smart cameras, Ava Security offers an end-to-end surveillance solution that will help companies detect threats in their earliest stages and perform fast, effective investigations with fewer resources. Product portfolio At the same time, Ava Security vastly improves investigations by implementing the fastest, most accurate forensic searches using similarities and intelligent timelines. The initial product portfolio includes: Security cameras (​Ava Security vcam) with integrated directional audio analytics. VMS (​Ava Security vcore) with embedded video analytics. Security appliances (​Ava Security server). Hybrid cloud service (​Ava Security vcloud). Their first major premiering event will be​ ​IFSEC International, the leading security event for Europe and the U.K. There, Ava Security representatives will provide an up-close look at how machine learning and integrated analytics significantly improve security deployments. Ava Security vcam Dome and Pano Analytics are performed pervasively in real-time, from all the cameras in deployment and are embedded into VMS Businesses get instant alerts about suspicious activity and can easily track people and objects as they move through perimeters. And exceptional video quality feeds from Ava Security vcam Dome and Pano mean that there's always a clear picture, no matter the lighting or environmental conditions. Analytics are performed pervasively, at scale, and in real-time, from all the cameras in a deployment (even third-party cameras) and are embedded into the VMS (​v​core). Hybrid cloud approach Ava Security’s hybrid cloud approach makes possible the reality of remote configuration and access, instant firmware and software upgrades, and license pooling with great performance and network efficiencies. Sister company to cybersecurity innovator Jazz Networks, Ava Security believes that a robust cybersecurity approach is necessary even in the physical security world. That is why its solution is secure by default with always-on encryption for recording and media transport. Proactive security model The portfolio will be available for customer trials and proofs of concept from July and generally available from Fall 2019 Ava Security's products are designed in Norway, with software developed in the U.K. and cameras assembled in Taiwan. The portfolio will be available for customer trials and proofs of concept from July and generally be available from Fall 2019. "We believe that it’s time to move from a mainly reactive to a proactive security model, and we founded Ava Security to help our customers achieve this goal," says Tormod Ree, CEO, of Ava Security. Smart sensors, software, and services "We believe that the next-generation solutions will be based on smarter sensors, software, and services that, instead of recording what they see, actually understand the environment they operate in to help businesses act on these insights on time." "We deliver a solution that allows our customers to react to threats before they escalate rather than help them document the damage. It enables them to find what they are looking for in seconds instead of days and provides them with much better operational and business-relevant intelligence." IFSEC International Ava Security's game-changing security technology in action and find out why AI is the secret to better To know more about Ava Security's innovative new security products online and by visiting Ava Security representatives at IFSEC International. Interested security professionals will be able to see Ava Security's game-changing security technology in action and find out why AI is the secret to better, more comprehensive protection. Demos are available by appointment and walk-up. Users Feedback Dowley's comment "Dowley’s focus and success in the educational vertical marry well with Ava Security’s proactive approach in assisting school districts of any size in providing a safer environment for students in a more cost-effective manner," said Mark Davis, President, and CEO, of Dowley Security Systems. "The analytics embedded in the Ava Security solution that captures occupancy information and identifies student location and directional audio can be uniquely applied to offer situational awareness and understanding of multiple campus life safety issues, including active shooter and unauthorized visitor scenarios." IPVideo's comment We are always searching for technologies that can make schools safer and protect students and staff" "As a leader in providing security solutions for the educational sector, we are always searching for technologies that can make schools safer and protect students and staff." "Ava Security caught our attention through their unique approach of embedding AI into their software to potentially give additional insights over building maps that can show current occupancy and student presence," said David Antar, President, IPVideo Corporation. Real-time anomaly detection "This technology, combined with IPVideo Corporations' award-winning Halo Vape Detector and Smart Sensor, can be a real asset in cases of fire safety, active shooter, inappropriate loitering, and more." "Administrators and operators are empowered with real-time anomaly detection to make better, informed decisions when it matters most." Ava Security will occupy booth #IF844 at the 2019 IFSEC International event on June 18-20 in London. 

For Oklahoma City, it took one day to change the way city officials viewed their security. That day was September 11, 2001. After that day, the U.S. government issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requiring ‘a common identification standard for federal employees and contractors.’ For Oklahoma City, that meant creating a new system for issuing ID cards to city employees, vendors and contractors. Unfortunately, Oklahoma City was no stranger to emergencies. It ramped up its security program after the Murrah Federal Building bombing in 1995, but it still issued a variety of ID cards. After 9/11 and HSPD-12, it coordinated the look and feel of its ID cards, enhancing its security system at the same time. “Governments often face emergency situations and need a uniform badge,” said Aaron Hallmark of Dowley, Inc., a security systems integration company working with the city. “They want the ability to verify authenticity at a glance.” A Fargo HDP820 High Definition Printer/Encoder prints police and vendor ID cards, while a Fargo HDP600-LC prints cards for city employees Printing Cards For Police And City Employees City officials found what they were looking for in two Fargo printers, both of which reside in the Police Department’s Permits and ID section. A Fargo HDP820 High Definition Printer/Encoder prints police and vendor ID cards, while a Fargo HDP600-LC prints cards for city employees. Hallmark created the design for the city’s ID cards. “City officials wanted a clean, simple card something that could easily be identified at a glance,” he said. Thus, a photo is the predominant feature. The proximity cards are sequenced so when a user is assigned a card, the number is registered, and the user’s access to the system is tracked. City officials can control exactly who has access to what areas in the city facilities. The cards also are used as identification when an official enforces city codes and ordinances, such as keeping property free of dilapidated buildings. Adding Holographic Layer To Avoid Duplicity If someone has to take action on behalf of the city for violations, he or she has verifiable identification. “Government markets need ID that is hard to duplicate and to which security features can be added without extreme costs,” Hallmark added. Two years ago, the city added a holographic overlay to its cards. “Administrators needed to add levels of security that could be seen at a glance,” he said, “because there could be many people with ID cards at a disaster site.” Some departments have touch ID controls that allow access with a thumbprint or computer sign-in capabilities, but all also have readers to record employee time and attendance Today, the city uses about 4,000 cards, laminated with a special holographic film created with the seal of Oklahoma City. An unusual aspect of the city’s ID card program is that there are multiple administrators. Access control is administered by managers who can add or delete access rights for their areas. The process is automatic through an interface between AMAG Technology for access control and PeopleSoft Enterprise software. ID Cards For Visual Verification And Access Control “Each department within the city is like its own company,” added Hallmark, “and it can assign people access control through a central database. This is a little unusual. In most applications, there is one administrator. In the City of Oklahoma City, there are several. Cards are associated with a department, but the database is visible to everyone.” Some departments have touch ID controls that allow access with a thumbprint or computer sign-in capabilities, but all also have readers to record employee time and attendance. Today, the City of Oklahoma City uses ID cards extensively for visual identification and access control, printing cards for both purposes in-house. A photo ID card is used for visual security, and a proximity card with a barcode is used for building and department access. Even street entertainers and ice cream vendors wear an official city ID card. Safety For Oklahoma Residents And Visitors The city’s new ID card system has gone a long way towards helping with security, controlling who has access to what areas and tracking that access, according to Hallmark. If there’s a question of who was in a particular location and for how long, the administrator of the system can track that information. Oklahoma City has dedicated itself to improvements in the last several years, working hard to make the city more attractive to visitors and a better place to live for residents. It can be proud of the strides it has made in its security program, too. Although the new ID card security program was created by the unfortunate events of one day, it is designed to provide safety for the residents and visitors of Oklahoma City for years to come.

Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control solution manages eight exterior and 16 interior doors Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Kimray, Inc., a leading provider of petroleum industry control equipment located in Oklahoma City, OK, has standardized on the Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control solution for two of their current facilities, with plans to expand to a wide range of facilities and locations. Dowley Security Systems is the Brivo dealer and integrator for this ongoing project. Like many enterprises, prior to upgrading to Brivo, Kimray relied on lock and key for their security. “A few years ago, our Facilities Director started looking into other options,” recalled Jeremy Biggs, Kimray’s Loss Prevention Manager. “We wanted more control over our facilities.” Kimray selected Brivo OnAir and it has been rolling out expanded access management control over the last year and a half. Thus far, Brivo manages eight exterior and 16 interior doors. In addition to covering all external door access, the Brivo system is installed to manage access to the several internal areas, such as storage and offices. Brivo OnAir is integrated with the company’s duress system, so that when an employee triggers one of the panic buttons, their location is pinpointed and a record is maintained of such incidents. According to Biggs, “We’re able to react before we’ve even received a phone call. We’ve got a panic button in the Wellness Center, which is open 24/7. Security staff can’t be in the gym all day, so the button gives us an extra measure of security.” Eventually, Biggs plans to expand the duress stations to machining and other work areas. With Brivo, Kimray manages approximately 941 users including employees, spouses and vendors. These users are divided into an impressive 108 groups, all with specific day, time, and location access privileges. Key cards are used for access, but they also contain a bar code that is used for time and attendance recording. Most groups are organized by work schedule and location, other groups are granted 24/7 access. Kimray uses Brivo’s highly versatile alert feature. Alerts to the security staff include those signaling open doors and temperature sensors monitoring certain rooms. The electrician has his own set of alerts to monitor for specific events. "In instances where we need to investigate, Brivo helps me track down where users were, which reduces my investigation time immensely" “We monitor the system’s activity log constantly,” explained Biggs. “We run a monthly report on attendance at the Wellness Center to measure usage. Anytime we have a problem or incident, we can run a report for the time period needed.” The Brivo system is also integrated with Kimray’s alarm system. Biggs says the Brivo system has been very useful in monitoring and containing certain incidents, too. “In instances where we need to investigate, Brivo helps me track down where users were, which reduces my investigation time immensely.” As the Brivo system is rolled out, Biggs and his team has identified multiple sites for potential, future expansion. These facilities include buildings in different cities, which are distributors carrying Kimray products. It is Biggs’ intent to manage all sites centrally from the Loss Prevention Office. Kimray’s Security Department has six full-time officers, with someone onsite around the clock. “Overall, our user experience with Brivo has been good,” Biggs reported. “We’ve got security officers ranging from college students to retirees, with all levels of computer skills, and we’ve had no problems at all.”