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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...

Milestone Systems promotes Dr. Barry Norton to Vice President of research. Dr. Barry Norton joined Milestone Systems in May 2018 as Director of research. In his new role as Vice President of research, Barry will also—in addition to continuing leading Milestone’s growing research department—be responsible for increased collaboration with universities. This will help move forward with machine learning, especially in relation to computer vision. Dr. Barry will be instrumental in...

IDnow, a German-based leader in identity verification-as-a-service solutions announced that it has agreed to acquire ARIADNEXT, a French company specializing in remote identity verification and digital identity creation. With IDnow and ARIADNEXT joining forces, the companies can provide one comprehensive identity verification platform, ranging from AI-driven to human-assisted technology and from online to point-of-sale verification options. The combination further increases the services IDnow...

Globally renowned sensor solutions provider, HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), to supply the airborne electronic signals intelligence system, ‘PEGASUS’. PEGASUS reconnaissance system “PEGASUS is of great industrial policy importance for Germany as a whole as a high-tech location. The overall responsibility for the system lies in Germany and the value creation larg...

GPS Trackit, a leading provider of video, fleet, and asset tracking systems announced today that it has launched VidFleet™ – a cutting-edge, connected video telematics system with features that range from a 360-degree view of the road and driver to real-time in-cab audible alerts with the industry’s clearest picture. VidFleet enables safer driving, increased productivity, cost savings, and greater awareness of fleet operations. GPS Trackit’s VidFleet AI+ Smart Video. AI...

Top systems integrator, VTI Security partners with Alcatraz AI to add the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control solution to its product offerings. This partnership will no doubt introduce modern facial authentication technology to a wider, more diverse market. Alcatraz AI Rock The Alcatraz AI Rock is a frictionless, touchless access control solution that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to verify those interacting with the system. This innovative technology employs a technique known as...

Infosecurity Europe, Europe’s number one information security event, has announced the three Keynote Speakers who will headline its virtual conference (13-15 July 2021): Robert Hannigan, former Director-General of GCHQ, Ian Hill, Global Director of Cyber Security, Royal BAM Group NV, and Robin Smith, Head of Cyber and Information Security with Aston Martin. Following the UK government’s delay in lifting the final COVID-19 restrictions, Reed Exhibitions – the organizer of Infos...

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...

Mobileum Inc., a provider of analytics solutions for roaming and network services, security, risk management, and testing and monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Niometrics, a provider of deep network analytics. The acquisition expands Mobileum's actionable analytics platform with customer discovery, engagement, and experience capabilities, enabling Communications Service Providers (‘CSPs’) to identify new revenue streams and to improve customer experie...

Qognify, a trusted advisor and technology solution provider for enterprise operations and safety, announces it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a program designed to nurture and bring to market a new generation of applications and solutions that make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient with advancements in AI vision. Qognify offers various video management IoT solutions that help customers safeguard people and assets. Efficient deployment platforms The...

As vaccination rates for COVID-19 continue to rise, the global business community is advancing the conversation about returning to work. Employees that were housed in large private and multi-tenant office spaces in major urban and suburban centers are being presented an array of options, many of which include a part-time return to an office environment that prioritizes spaces for collaboration over desks, at which individual employees sit and work. The redrawing of workspaces for this new elast...

The COVID remains a considerable threat but businesses are slowly returning to work. C.D.C have confirmed the importance of access controls as people return to work and list access controls as key mitigation measures in allowing workers to return to the workplace. As a security solution provider, Anviz delivers high-end security hardware that connects to an intuitive, cloud-based software platform, enabling modern enterprises to run safer, smarter buildings across all locations. Face...

CARRIDA Technologies, a provider of leading ALPR software solutions, has appointed Pedro Bento as CSO to lead the International Sales and Business Development. The company also launched a new website to showcase its best-in-class ALPR software engine and solutions as well as ALPR Edge Devices. CARRIDA ALPR engine Special to CARRIDA is the unmatched CARRIDA ALPR engine that can be flexibly deployed as an OEM library, a web-GUI solution for easy startup and configuration of edge devices, or wit...

Dedrone®, the provider of smart airspace security, is the most trusted global counter-drone company, surpassing 1,000 sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the global Dedrone footprint exceeding 250% revenue growth year-over-year. Dedrone detects, identifies, and locates nearly 250 different drone types and can provide mitigation when authorized for use. Dedrone’s extensive drone library leverages a machine-learning and AI validation process to deliver maximum detection of var...

At ISC West 2021, in booth #11109, SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc., the premier facial recognition platform for live video, will showcase the latest version of its high-performance computer vision platform. Attendees will be able to see demonstrations of SAFR for Surveillance, featuring VMS integrations with Genetec and SAFR Inside edge integrations with Axis cameras, as well as NVIDIA and Android platforms. SAFR for Access Control SAFR for Access Control will also be on display along with a new...

International security integrator Structure Works is proud to join forces with Alcatraz AI to offer the Alcatraz Rock facial authentication solution to its growing customer base. This new partnership leverages Structure Works’ existing global network and Alcatraz’s modern technology solutions to generate an exceptional customer experience. Frictionless access control solution The Alcatraz frictionless access control solution is ideal for organizations looking to create a safe retu...

With 13 participating companies and organizations, Israel will make an impressive presence in DEFEA Exhibition, in Athens, Greece. It should be noted that the close strategic relationship developed between Greece and Israel, now also expands in the field of defense industry. DEFEA Exhibition SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel MOD, will co-ordinate the country’s participation in a National Pavilion. SIBAT is positioned within the IMOD, while having a cl...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2021 winners of the SIA New Product Showcase Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners – who were recognized June 17 during a virtual awards show – was Lumeo, receiving the 2021 Best New Product Award. SIA New Product Showcase Since its inception in 1979, the SIA New Product Showcase has been the securit...

Johnson Controls, the global company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions and architect of the OpenBlue digital platforms, has announced a powerful recording solution to meet demanding requirements with its VideoEdge 2U High Capacity Network Video Recorder. This solution combines the powerful capabilities of victor with the intelligence of VideoEdge NVRs, fueled by Tyco Artificial Intelligence, for video management that provides actionable insights to save time, money and lives...

Corsight AI, a foremost facial recognition technology provider, announced significant enhancements to its flagship product, Fortify. The system’s scalability has been increased to enable rapid searches of databases containing over one million points of interest (POI) in less than ten milliseconds. The technology can now also run concurrently on multiple channels with exhaustive watchlists, allowing for more efficient hardware application and a reduced total cost of ownership. Latest Upda...

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a considerable threat, but businesses are slowly returning to work. The US CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) have confirmed the importance of access controls, as people return to work and list access controls as key mitigation measures, in allowing workers to return to the workplace. As a renowned security solutions provider, Anviz delivers high-end security hardware that connects to an intuitive, cloud-based software platform, enabling...

Airspace security technology solutions provider, Dedrone has been awarded certification from the U.K. Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for its counter-drone technology platform, DedroneTracker for the second time, following Dedrone’s successful certification in 2019.  DedroneTracker DedroneTracker detects, identifies, and locates drones by using multi-sensor capability combining radio frequency, radar, and optical sensors. The CPNI counter-drone standard e...

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication solutions provider, has announced the launch of several new mobile app features, which are designed to keep the current hybrid workforce and anywhere workers safe and connected to their organization, while traveling, working remotely, or on the go. AlertMedia mobile app Employees of organizations with an AlertMedia account can now access real-time information about emerging threats happening anywhere in the world, through the AlertMedia...

Micro Key Solutions and the New DICE Corporation have partnered to provide central stations, those who are using Millennium Monitoring automation software, with the ability to add interactive and advanced video services with AI analytics. Millennium Monitoring While the two companies, both offer monitoring, and video solutions currently, the partnership allows central stations, powered by Millennium Monitoring, to take advantage of interactive video services offered by Matrix Interactive. ...

Vector Flow, an innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, announces integration with the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution from Johnson Controls. The integration allows customers to manage personnel, automate physical access assignments more efficiently by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make recommendations on access needed. The integration also optimizes the configuration of physical security devices managed by C•CUR...

Benefits include faster reactions and investigation, more reliable detection of risks How can video combined with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics bring ground-breaking improvements to a company’s safety and security operations? IndigoVision, a U.K.-based provider of end-to-end video security solutions, will explore the possibilities in a webinar June 15, seeking to provide a better understanding of how AI and advanced analytics can transform situational awareness by learning mo...

SK Inc. C&C, a part of SK Group in South Korea, and BriteLab in Silicon Valley have announced the signing of a partnership agreement, to collaborate in joint development for the global manufacturing business in the U.S. market. BriteLab, Inc., located in San Jose, CA, is the renowned semiconductor AMHS company in the United States of America. Highlights of the joint effort include: Collaboration between BriteLab's AMHS (Automated Material Handling System) and SK Inc. C&C's Smart Man...

New updates to Prisma Cloud, Palo Alto Networks’ Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution, helps eliminate dangerous cloud blind spots and free security teams from the burden of alert fatigue. These critical features are available to the 2,000+ enterprises that trust Prisma Cloud, as well as future customers. Cloud environments are growing ever more complex as organizations add more cloud providers, users, applications, and resources. Prisma Cloud CSPM Companies don’t wan...

Panasonic announces its new updated range of S-Series cameras setting a new standard with embedded AI capabilities and improved image quality for more accurate analytics running on the camera. The first four indoor dome and box-type models, with Full HD resolution, will be available in early July. Further line-up expansions will follow later this year, including outdoor and fisheye models. The addition of AI to the Standard range of Panasonic cameras enables businesses to take advantage of deep...

Calipsa, a market provider of deep-learning-powered video analytics for false alarm reduction, announced Sirix, a Canadian remote monitoring station operator, is using its False Alarm Filtering platform. Calipsa's artificial intelligence-based analytics reduce false alarms by more than 90%. Video analytics software Quebec-based Sirix offers public and private organizations solutions for remote video monitoring, cloud-hosted access control, remote intercom response, alarm video verification, a...