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Bosch has introduced the new Autodome IP starlight 5100i IR moving camera with a new 1/1.8 inch sensor offering 4-megapixel resolution and 30x optical zoom. It offers HDR X combined with starlight technology and dual illumination – integrated IR and white light – to capture images that can distinguish individuals or objects for identification or proof. Complemented with built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the camera, when idle, supports operators with object detection in areas of...

IDIS has announced powerful and affordable options for integrating video, access control, life safety, and building management systems between its end-to-end video technology solutions with Gallagher’s access control solutions. This powerful off-the-shelf integration, from Korea’s renowned video manufacturer, gives systems integrators and end users everything that they need for complete, future-proofed site control. It enables straightforward integration of powerful security managem...

Alcatraz AI, the developer of secure frictionless access control solutions, has announced that its Alcatraz AI Rock solution now has capabilities that can detect and prevent tailgating at entrances and in a variety of industries. Countering the menace of tailgating Tailgating is one of the most common and innocent security breaches – an employee opening a door and holding it open, sometimes inadvertently, for a colleague, visitor, or vendor who should not have access. The problem is tha...

One of the UK’s fastest growing installers of electronic security systems, Zicam Integrated Security Ltd, has selected Hanwha Techwin as its preferred single source provider of IP network video surveillance solutions. "As a systems integrator which is always looking to innovate and provide our end-user clients with added value from their video surveillance systems, we have decided to work ever more closely with Hanwha Techwin,” said David Salisbury, Managing Director of West Midland...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announces record Q1 2021 revenue growth, and greater than 85 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020. The company’s growth is fueling an expanded presence around the world, a new manufacturing facility near its Austin headquarters, as well as a near doubling of its team to meet the growing demand for true cloud video surveillance. Eagle Eye is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) on its true cloud platform to improve sa...

Migrating to the Cloud is an inevitable and irreversible trend in video surveillance. Compared to the conventional NVR architecture, the Cloud is far more scalable, flexible and a cost-effective medium. This article argues that end user should definitely consider, if not outright begin on, moving their video surveillance to the Cloud. According to statistics from a renowned research firm, 85 percent of businesses worldwide are already making use of cloud technology to store information. Further...

Core to Cloud, an innovative cybersecurity solutions provider that enables secure digital business in a world of growing threats, announced the recent appointment of Phil Howe as Chief Technology Officer. Phil Howe joined the business to drive forward several new technology initiatives, working closely with customers to ensure that their needs are met, but more importantly that they stay one step ahead of the cyber-criminals. Particularly in the current post-pandemic environment, where there ha...

Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has expanded and updated its line-up of PTZ cameras to include six new models. The cameras are available in 4K/6MP/2MP resolutions with 25x/40x optical zoom ranges to fit any use case. New PTZ Plus cameras Featuring the groundbreaking Wisenet 7 chipset, the new models include three IR models (XNP-9250R, XNP-8250R, XNP-6400R) and three non-IR models (XNP-9250, XNP-8250, XNP-6400). The new PTZ Plus cameras are 65%...

HENSOLDT, the sensor solutions provider, will equip an undisclosed South East Asian Customer with its Xpeller counterdrone solutions (C-UAS). Due to the sensitive nature of the customer’s mission, the details of the Xpeller configuration remain confidential. Features The HENSOLDT system, Xpeller, is made up of numerous sensors. Different configurations are offered according to the customers’ missions. The agility and scalability of Xpeller demonstrates its strength. With this modu...

According to IDC, data generated from IoT cameras and sensors will amount to almost 80 zettabytes in 2025 up from 13.6 zettabytes in 2019. The challenge for control rooms and operation centers is to turn all that big data into actionable insights so that operators can take meaningful action in a timely way rather than getting drowned in video data. With the use of computer vision technologies growing exponentially, operation centers need to start optimising their infrastructure, from the end po...

ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, a foremost supplier of intelligent Video Management System (VMS) and analytics for myriad security and business intelligence applications, has released its unique SecurOS™ Soffit Intelligent system that escorts pedestrians using dynamic illumination to prevent accidents at crosswalks. A recent survey, conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association, points out that most pedestrian fatalities occur on local roads, at night, and away from inte...

Actuate, the globally renowned provider of automation and intelligence software for smart security camera systems, has announced that it has closed its Series A financing of US$ 8 million to expand the capabilities of its computer vision technology and build on the company’s growing portfolio of customers. The funding round was led by Tribeca Venture Partners and joined by Scribble Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Context Ventures, with additional support from existing investors, including Bli...

The new FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i X series cameras offer enhanced image quality for low-light scenes and fast-moving objects, thanks to two resolution offerings of 2- or 4-megapixels and next-level HDR X and starlight X technologies. HDR X and Starlight X technologies HDR X enables the cameras to optimize video capture in scenes with fast-moving objects with a dynamic range up to 144 dB, ensuring perfect exposure, while reducing motion-related artefacts and blur in the daytime. The new Star...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, has opened registration for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, a hybrid event taking place 27-29 September that will offer a digital experience on the GSX online platform as well as an in-person event at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL. Online and digital experience “Building resilience among security professionals begins with knowledge, and GSX is where global security p...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response announced a $130 million round of funding led by funds managed by Blackstone Growth (BXG, “Blackstone Growth”). The investment will help fuel Vectra’s continued growth through platform innovation and expansion into new markets and geographies, solidifying its Cognito platform as a market-pioneering solution for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cloud security for threat detection and response.  Existing investors als...

Agent Vi’s AI-Powered video analytics software platform- innoVi is seamlessly integrated and embedded within Milestone’s XProtect video recording and management platform, enabling end-users to operate through a single client application.  The integration allows customers to receive, display and manage events of interest in real-time from multiple video sources. The events are then sent as alarms to Milestone’s XProtect Smart Client.  Through the innoVi- XProtect int...

In the past, security managers were primarily concerned with global terrorism. That has changed with the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the health of passengers at airports. Even if the number of passengers remains at a low level in many airports, surveillance won’t become any less complex. In fact, the opposite is true. Hygiene regulations raise new requirements for passenger processing and control. Reason enough for security managers to rethink airport security methods and evaluate how s...

Korea’s renowned video technology solutions provider, IDIS is stepping up its presence in key growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Turkey regions, with the confirmation of two senior appointments. Overseeing the new video projects and growing market potential in the country of Turkey, Koray Ozyildirim has been appointed as Country Manager. Koray is working closely with IDIS’s established supply network and will also develop relationships with major Turkish secu...

BoxLock, the industry-renowned company in secure, unattended delivery technology for homes and businesses, has announced two new products that will enable business enterprise customers to secure the first, middle and last mile of supply chains in an automated, integrated, and contactless way. First, the company is rolling out a new BoxLock 2M smart device in a Wi-Fi and AT&T cellular version that uses LTE-M and NB-IoT worldwide networks. BoxLock 2M smart device Designed specifically for e...

Rachelle Loyear, Vice President of Innovation and Product Management, G4S Americas and Marko Šukilović CPP, Business Development Director and G4S Academy Partner, G4S Serbia, will be sharing their expertise and hosting a discussion on Enterprise Security Risk Management, on Tuesday, 4th May, at the Security Summit 2021. “The summit is a welcome opportunity after a difficult year to actively engage with our fellow security professionals and share our experiences and expertise,&rdquo...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announces it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions. The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ based UGV syste...

The new FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i X series cameras offer enhanced image quality for low-light scenes and fast-moving objects, thanks to two resolution offerings of 2- or 4-megapixels and next-level HDR X and starlight X technologies. HDR X technology enables the cameras to optimize video capture in scenes with fast moving objects, with a dynamic range up to 144 dB, thereby ensuring perfect exposure, while reducing motion-related artifacts and blur in the daytime. FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000...

In the past year, hospitals, eldercare and other healthcare facilities have found themselves overwhelmed with new patients, COVID-19 regulations and other side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As efforts focused on the mitigation of pandemic health risks for patients and staff, routine and elective procedures were halted, only to seesaw back and forth, as conditions shifted around the globe. Now, decision makers for healthcare facilities find themselves in search of solutions to help navigate...

Just like other industries around the globe, the patience of parking operations management has been tested, as the usage of parking facilities in urban and suburban settings fluctuated widely over the past year, due to local health and safety, and occupancy restrictions. As the overall industry looks to spring back from the COVID-19 levels, it is also simultaneously looking to transition from traditional analog and on-premise managed operations to solutions that digitize parking operations and...

On May 20 at 12:00 p.m. EEST, Ajax Systems will hold a big virtual presentation of new products. Partners and users will be able to see the new devices that the company has been working on lately and learn everything about them. Ajax Special Event 2021 This time, the show will be broadcasted in 13 languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, French, German, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Attendees will also have the opportunity to choose their...

Augury, an AI-based machine health solution provider, highlights a global collaboration with Carrier to incorporate Augury’s machine health technologies into the Carrier BluEdge Digital services offering. Carrier’s commercial Service business will leverage Augury’s AI-driven solutions for predictive maintenance to deliver new kinds of value, reduce maintenance costs and maximize uptime for BluEdge Digital customers. Powerful digital capabilities This expanded collaboration a...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in the cloud and network detection and response (NDR) released extended endpoint detection and response (EDR) native integration support in the Cognito platform to enhance the user experience for the security tools and procedures already deployed in their arsenal. Providing comprehensive security solutions  By unifying the NDR and EDR experience in a single UI, users get fast, simple, turnkey integrations that offer comprehensive security coverage across the enterpris...

Vector Flow, the recently launched innovator of AI data-driven physical security solutions, has announced two new appointments to support the company’s rapid growth and expanding sales activities. Mr. Kyle Elliott will oversee global sales and business development as the Vice President of Sales and Mr. Jerry Kane has been appointed as the new Director of Sales, responsible for the company’s sales channel partner strategy and revenue growth. Data-driven physical security solutions...

FireEye, Inc., the intelligence-led security company, has announced the expansion of its Mandiant Advantage SaaS platform, now equipped with a powerful, multi-vendor XDR capability and also introduced its newest module – Mandiant Automated Defense. Mandiant Automated Defense Mandiant Automated Defense is the latest module available in the Mandiant Advantage platform, joining the Mandiant Threat Intelligence and Mandiant Security Validation modules. Organizations struggle to consistently...

Abnormal Security, provider of the cloud-native email security platform that leverages behavioral data science to stop modern email attacks announced the appointment of Mike Britton as Chief Information Security Officer. Mike brings Fortune 500-calibre security leadership experience that will not only drive the company’s security and privacy program but also help influence the development and support of the Abnormal Security platform to ensure it delivers lasting value to customers. Mike...