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VIVOTEK, a global, technology-driven IP surveillance solutions provider, unveiled new branding in its transformation towards the IoT age, including logo, brand identity, and a new brand ethos under the slogan, ‘We Get The Picture’. The rebrand marks VIVOTEK’s commitment to its clients, enabling the company to take a more holistic approach and provide leading technology and intelligent insights. The new brand identity reveals its new style with a modern, user-centered, and digi...

Flock Safety was founded with the mission to eliminate crime and it has always been believed that is possible while protecting civil liberties and encouraging positive, productive relationships with local law enforcement and their communities. This mission is why it loves working with city leaders who place a premium on communication and transparency, such as Chief Jeremy Bowers of the Piedmont Police Department in Alameda County, California. “Trust is built. It’s built over time,...

Surveillance Secure – a security integrator that consults, designs, installs and supports a full range of enterprise grade technology for commercial clients – is opening the brand's first location in Houston. The new location has been awarded to local Houston Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur, Brandon Foss, and is set to open in July. Foss's professional background in security will serve as a great asset to Surveillance Secure and the community of Houston. He worked with Blackwa...

Senstar, a world pioneer in perimeter intrusion detection and video management solutions highlights its Senstar LM100 perimeter intrusion detection and deterrence system securing sites around the world. Since its introduction to the market in 2017, this innovative and versatile product has quickly gained momentum. It is currently protecting sites of all sizes – from small independent businesses to large international facilities to critical infrastructure. Perimeter intrusion detection so...

Altronix, the provider of power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, announces that their recently introduced NetWay4BT and NetWay8BT 802.3bt 4PPoE managed midspans are UL294 listed for access control systems. The UL294 listing reaffirms the high quality and performance of these solutions that end-users, architects, and security consultants demand mission-critical access control applications. Data transmission solutions “Our new NetWay midspans provide...

Motorola Solutions announced the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, Concealed Weapon Detection (CWD), through an agreement with Evolv Technologies, Inc. The scanning solution uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to detect a wide range of concealed weapons and threats, such as firearms, metallic weapons, and improvised explosive devices, on a visitor entering the premises. The introduction of this technology is a part of Motorola Solutions&rsquo...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces their new i-PRO S-series line of network cameras. With the new i-PRO S-series, the AI processing found in Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions’ premium products is available in their mid-range line of cameras, the S-series. Built-in AI operations The new i-PRO S-series comes with a built-in AI processor that transforms the camera into a...

Thermal imaging specialist Thermoteknix has been awarded a contract to supply the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) with its ClipIR XD-E Thermal Clip-on systems (TCOS). The first phase of units, in excess of £3 million, will be delivered within the next 12 months under the TCOS program with options to procure additional units over the life of the contract. Provides situational awareness The ClipIR XD-E systems will deliver enhanced situational awareness and increased threat detection capabil...

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...

Installers and specifiers are still not fully aware of the many options available to them to help manage social distancing and limit direct contact with ironmongery and doors, says the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK&I. In line with a recently updated guide from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and Finishes and Interior Sector, which outlines how business owners can use partitioning and ironmongery to help manage social distancing, ASSA ABLOY’s extensive portfolio means its prod...

AI (Artificial Intelligence) chipmaker Hailo announced its partnership with Lanner Electronics, a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of intelligent edge computing appliances, to launch groundbreaking AI inference solutions for real-time computer vision at the edge. High-performance, compact devices Hailo has combined its Hailo-8™ AI acceleration module with Lanner's edge computing boxes to create high-performance, compact devices to support the demands of emerg...

Bright Minds Capital Partners announces an investment in Sunstone Systems, a British technology company focused on creating robust, renewable energy solutions. Sunstone delivers green energy to surveillance applications such as CCTV in a range of sectors. Creating sustainable and value-added businesses Aaron David Sunstone Systems CFO commented, "We are delighted to welcome Bright Minds Capital Partners as investors in Sunstone. We are set up for significant growth over the...

Thermal cameras are no longer a specialty item reserved for high-end, high-budget applications. They’re pleased to announce the Dahua Eureka line, the new, economical, entry-level thermal cameras, great for small- and medium-sized businesses: the Dahua Eureka line. Available in the compact eyeball or bullet form factors, Dahua Eureka cameras have a dual-lens combination: a 256×192 thermal camera and 1/2.7 in 4MP visible light camera, delivering identification-level images. Other fea...

Survail is on a mission to empower organizations to turn video content into actionable data. Survail is officially launching its hybrid-cloud, AI-powered video analytics platform built with that mission at its core. Survail's solution is affordable, flexible, and scalable for small businesses or enterprises with multiple locations. The result for stakeholders? Thousands of hours saved, countless safety concerns mitigated in real-time, and increased ROI from your existing security infrastructure...

With a length of only 127 mm and a diameter of 48 mm, these ultra-compact cameras complement the current product portfolio of explosion-proof cameras, and cannot only be installed easily but are also cost-effective – making SAMCON a full-stack supplier. Due to the easy integration into existing video management systems and the fact that cameras can be combined flexibly, Samcon's portfolio virtually covers all CCTV applications for hazardous areas. Whether an only 700g weighing thermal ca...

As Carnival Cruise Lines welcomes Mardi Gras, its first ship powered by liquid natural gas, to Port Canaveral this Friday morning, every business sector that supports the cruise industry, as well as eager passengers, welcome the resumption of cruising in the United States this summer. Celebrity Cruises will offer the first cruise ship conducting passenger operations since the shut-down, with Celebrity EDGE set to sail on June 26th, 2021 from Port Everglades. Terminal security services “...

Waste fires – in other words, fires that occur in waste or recycling plants - is a very serious global issue. Countries all over the world are suffering from more than one fire per day in the waste and recycling industry. This causes a risk of injury to employees, damage to sites and machinery, and damage to reputation. And that’s even before one considers the potential environmental impact. There’s more irony here too – one of the biggest risks for fire in a waste facil...

Conceived to help global public space surveillance owners protect and secure their cities of the future, a group of globally renowned electronic security manufacturers have joined forces to present their solutions, aimed at delivering integrated end-to-end technology for Safe & Smart Cities. Underpinned by world-class experience in the Public Space Surveillance (PSS) sector, expert manufacturers 360 Vision Technology, AMG Systems, BriefCam, Digifort and Secure Logiq, will be hosting a free...

D-Link, a global leader in security and surveillance technology, has unveiled the JustConnect 16-Channel H.265 PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-4020-16P) – an all-in-on IP video surveillance solution that offers SMBs and enterprises a robust surveillance system. Extensive monitoring The all-in-one DNR-4020-16P comes with integrated PoE ports, which can power and connect up to 16 individual cameras and is specifically designed to provide extensive monitoring wherever needed. H.265/HEVC (Hi...

ASSA ABLOY announces the launch of the HES ES100 wireless electric strike, combining the features of the HES 1500 and 1600 Series electric strikes with Aperio® wireless technology to provide an easy, affordable retrofit solution for remote control and monitoring. As the newest addition to the Aperio family of real-time wireless solutions, the HES ES100 concealed electric strike works in conjunction with the Securitron R100 surface-mounted reader to retrofit an opening with online access con...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking and green computing technology, has turn-key, pre-defined, pre-tested and validated rack-level solutions for the most demanding workloads found in advanced data center environments.  Supermicro offers complete racks pre-configured with the latest servers, storage, networking equipment, cabling, software configurations and management infrastructure designed and built by a global in-hous...

Mavili Elektronik Ticaret A.S. has developed a plug-in that enables its Maxlogic intelligent addressable fire detection system to interact with Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS). The integration of Maxlogic with Wisenet WAVE via the Mavili SPRVSR+ plug-in ensures control room operators can rapidly visually verify a fire alarm event and take appropriate action. Detailed maps, together with information on the Maxlogic devices installed at each site, can be displa...

Existing video security systems are already being used in 40% of UK, US, Sweden, and Norway-based hospitality venues and hotels to cover reception areas to help ensure proper procedures are being followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This was just one finding uncovered in the 11-page Ava Security Hospitality Sector Video Security Trends Report 2021, published recently. New COVID-safe requirements The hospitality sector...

In the recent global environment, effective border security is a complex issue with its own set of unique problems. Relating to specific border characteristics, resources, and geography, good planning, and effective electronic systems can all contribute to support effective border security, to manage the day-to-day flow of legal and illegal access. High-performance video surveillance cameras from UK CCTV manufacturer 360 Vision Technology, protect customs staff and the traveling public at borde...

The popularity of fleet monitoring technology has been on the rise for years. This steady pace has continued through the recent Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate when electronic logging devices became mandatory for commercial fleets in the United States. Since then, telematics technology has allowed businesses to gain valuable new insights into how their fleets are operating on the road, and they have evolved into the basis for mo...

SureCam, the UK’s provider of connected dash camera technology and fleet video monitoring solutions, introduced a dash camera rental model that allows businesses to bundle hardware and software into one monthly payment. The rental model is designed to allow small and medium-sized businesses with fleets to access the cost-saving advantages of video monitoring.  “The initial cost to get started with connected dash cameras has historically been quite prohibitive&nbs...

Inner Range's enterprise-level intelligent, integrated access control system, Integriti, can now integrate with FLIR Latitude and IDIS CCTV, bolstering options for clients around video surveillance. FLIR Latitude FLIR Latitude is a powerful and versatile network VMS with enhanced cyber security. Its CCTV cameras automatically load configurations in Integriti, provide 64-bit integration server support, and security managers can set trigger inputs for CCTV events. IDIS Cameras by Korean video...

Oncam, the provider of premium 360-degree video capture technologies, announces the release of updated firmware that transforms the already powerful and compact C-Series cameras into some of the most advanced and flexible cameras of their kind on the market. With the addition of multi-mode, users can choose from five different views and stream up to four of them simultaneously. Multi-mode adds flexibility, versatility and ultimately expands the use cases possible with 360-video technology. With...

RS2, a trusted provider of access control and identity management solutions, announced its strategy for delivering integrated solutions optimized for environments where advanced security and IoT data are required to provide security, operational efficiency, insight, and agility. It will offer bundled software solutions based on razberi servers and including the most recent release of Access It! Universal, to enable customers to achieve higher levels of resilience, management, and deployment acr...