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Platinum CCTV has announced the release of their new version thermal body temperature sensing camera which has been installed in businesses to help them scan for fevers in their employees and customers. This new version PT-BF5421-T Thermal/Visible IP Camera represents the newest generation of artificial intelligence thermal imaging, which is designed to sense for accurate body temperatures to ±0.54°F. PT-BF5421-T Thermal IP Camera Scanning for fevers in individuals can help identify...

Coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic has hit the world unprepared for its consequences on the healthcare system and economic life. As a result, the number one priority for countries and states is to flatten the infection curve and provide them with time. Essential policies adopted to achieve this are directed at changing and controlling human daily behavior. AI-Based solutions viisights has Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to help authorities enforce those policies, help prevent the virus spr...

Hikvision UK & Ireland has announced offering security installers, integrators and end users the opportunity to undertake free online training on its fever screening thermal products and solutions. Hikvision thermal cameras Hikvision’s newly developed thermal cameras can be configured to aid high level screening by detecting elevated skin-surface temperatures, and are suitable for use in rapid preliminary fever screening in office buildings, factories, railway stations, airports and...

Hanwha Techwin America, global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has announced that Hanwha’s Wisenet L series cameras are now compatible with the Genetec Stratocast cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS). Through this technology partnership, customers across a broad range of industries will now be able to reap the benefits of an easy to install true-cloud solution whether they want to support hybrid-cloud deployments, add new cameras in remote locations,...

LILIN has announced the release of 360 Immervision Enables certified panoramic cameras - 12 mega-pixels F2R36C2IM and 8 mega-pixels F2R3682IM. F2R36C2IM and F2R3682IM panoramic cameras are certified Immervision Enables with Registered Panomorph Lens (RPL), C9VVT and B5SST. Immervision Enables certification The certificates confirm that these cameras meet the specified field of view, focal plane field, and distortion profile, in accordance with Immervision’s Certification Procedure. &ld...

Copp Systems, a Dayton, Ohio-based security and communications systems provider, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Copp Systems (formerly Copp Integrated Systems) was founded in 1920 by Roy Stanley Copp, an engineer and member of the “Dayton Boys,” a group of young engineers and students interested in technology. Copp began selling and servicing RCA living room consoles from his Monument Avenue storefront to prominent Dayton families, including the Wrights, Deeds, and K...

Scheduled to be held from 19 - 21 January, 2020, INTERSEC 2020 in Dubai will showcase the latest products in security, safety and fire protection. Bosch Building Technologies will display its innovative security, safety and communications products on booth SA-C26 in Saeed Arena.   IP 3000i cameras with smart video  Bosch introduces another industry first with the all-new range of IP 3000i cameras. The latest portfolio includes a range of four form factors that offer high quality...

To help installers provide simple, reliable, and affordable video surveillance solutions for small business owners, Axis developed AXIS Companion. And while this system has changed the lives and security approaches of many business owners already, there’s new software that significantly enhances the product services. Göran Haraldsson, responsible for small business solutions at Axis says about the new software, the new features it brings, and how especially small business owners can...

Share911, a security technology company that offers critical communication solutions, announced that the company will be showcasing its collaborative mass notification platform at the ISC East Show in booth #1449. ISC East is the northeast’s largest security trade show and will be taking place at the Jacob Javits Center on November 20th-21st, 2019. The show boasts over 7,000 security and public safety professionals coming together in New York each year to meet experts from over 250 leadin...

Qognify, the trusted advisor and technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management, has announced that it will share its expertise of how metropolitan areas can make the shift from being safe and smart to fully cognitive cities, at the 5th National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India 2019. Qognify is the Presenting Partner of the Summit which takes place August 22, 2019 at The LaLiT in New Dehli. Safe & Smart City Solution Qognify, with its Safe & Smart...

With the rising number of active shooter events in the United States, Johnson Controls has released the new Detect360 Active Shooter Response (ASR) system. The system combines reliable gunshot detection with industry-leading notification technology to provide immediate warning when a gunshot is fired within a building. By providing early notification and precise location of the shooter, the ASR system gives occupants time to find safety and allows police and security personnel to mitigate the th...

BIRD Aerosystems, global developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO), has announced plans to officially launch the OSCAR - Ocean Surveillance Control and Reconnaissance solution, and demonstrate it for the first time at the Paris Air Show 2019.   Maritime Domain Awareness Combined with a secure over-the-cloud deployment and multi-sensor integration, OSCAR is an affordable and quick to deploy Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) so...

The Identification Technology Association (IdTA) encourages the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to extend the period for comment and dialog on the proposed “Stop Secret Surveillance” legislation when it meets, so that the city, local residents and biometrics experts from the public and private sectors can have a more thorough and thoughtful discussion about the benefits of facial recognition technology. ‘Stop Secret Surveillance’ Legislation IdTA and its member compa...

Echodyne, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, small electronically scanned array (ESA) radars for government and commercial markets, has announced that it will demonstrate enhanced airspace situational awareness by visualizing EchoGuard sensor data through augmented reality at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019 in Chicago, IL. The UAV systems company will showcase the technology at Booth #2805 from April 30th to May 2nd, 2019. AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019 At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019, Echodyne will disp...

Growing drone use in populated areas poses significant risks that, without additional safeguards, could result in attacks by malicious entities and exploited for use in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime and invasion of privacy, according to a new research report by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories Ltd. researchers. Computer Vision Algorithms The first comprehensive study on “Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones” evalu...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, publishes a configuration that simplifies the implementation of Secure Element (SE) specifications for the protection of internet of things (IoT) devices. “At the moment some of the IoT sector are not taking security seriously enough,” explains Gil Bernabeu, Technical Director, GlobalPlatform. “Recent attacks demonstrate that any device can be attacked or infected with malware. Devices can then be used for D...

Security 101, one of the fastest growing security integrators in the country, announced it has opened a new office in Cleveland. Security 101 - Cleveland joins Security 101 – Columbus in Ohio and will serve the Cleveland/Akron market. The new office is owned and managed by Matthew Houchen, an Ohio native and experienced security professional. Integrated Security Services Provider Prior to joining the Security 101 team, Houchen worked as a security supervisor for a major online automotive...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce its SE2 Series IP Cameras. The new camera line delivers 1080p video and a comprehensive range of advanced features for indoor and outdoor applications. It also incorporates a smart low bit rate (LBR) setting that reduces bandwidth and storage consumption by 50% or more, making the SE2 Series IP cameras a cost-effective option for businesses with dozens or hundreds of surveillance cameras.  Compatib...

Friday marked the closing day of ISC West 2018. ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest converged security event of the year, experienced its biggest and most successful year to date. On the heels of ISC West being named to Trade Show Executive’s Next 50 List for Attendance Growth in 2017, this year included a larger show floor with more exhibits than ever before (an additional 4K square feet from last year), growth in featured areas (Unmanned Security...

BriefCam, global provider of Video Synopsis and Deep Learning solutions, has announced v5 (version 5) of its breakthrough video content analytics platform. BriefCam’s platform is built on a unique fusion of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, spawning new and innovative opportunities to turn video footage into an essential asset. BriefCam’s platform is built on a unique fusion of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies BriefCam v5 int...

Axis Communications, provider of network video solutions, has announced new products and solutions to be introduced at ISC West. The main areas of development include, small business, seamless panoramic surveillance, and audio. “We are excited to attend ISC West and to showcase our products and solutions there,” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, Inc. “We encourage attendees to come to our booth to experience our newest innovations for a smarter, safer wo...

Dahua Technology USA, a global video surveillance solutions provider, will showcase an all-new line of HDCVI 4.0 cameras and recorders at this year’s ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas. Bringing six new 4K camera models to the market, the cameras will offer the highest over-coax resolution on the market. Incorporating the latest technology advancements, the HDCVI 4K camera provides numerous benefits by combining superior image resolution and functionality with simplicity of installation and imple...

Dahua Technology, a global solutions provider in the video surveillance industry, presented ‘AI Creates Value’ during the International Security Conference and Expo (ISC West) to top security professionals on April 11.  Dahua President Ke Li opened the keynote speech by expressing gratitude to all guests as well as to Dahua’s global network of partners and customers. James Wang, deputy general manager of Dahua overseas business, and Adam Burns, general manager of IoT visi...

At ISC West 2018, visitors to the Genetec Inc. booth #26065 will be able to learn about the company’s new range of market-specific solutions specifically developed to address the needs of airports, cities, educational institutions, retailers, and transportation customers. “By leveraging the growing availability of valuable yet untapped sources of data, these portfolios create a host of new opportunities for organisations to find synergies between their security, operations, and busi...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened registration for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. At the 2018 SIA GovSummit, security industry leaders and government officials meet and examine technology requirements, review policy trends, and address evolving security challenges. Additionally, the Secure Schools Roundtable on day of the conference will address school security needs, funding, guidelines and standards. SIA will host SIA Go...

PureTech Systems’ new calibration provides intelligent video on mobile platforms within minutes after deployment PureTech Systems has announced its latest software release focused on rapid deployment. The new capability provides advanced video detection and autonomous sensor control for mobile platforms or vehicles with a total setup time of just a few minutes. The result enables mobile surveillance platforms to be moved rapidly between observation positions, and once th...

IFSEC acts as a hub for the international security markets worldwide UBM Live, organisers of the globally respected IFSEC security and fire events, will for the first time extend its reach to Eastern Europe, helping to internationalise BEZPEKA, the leading security event in Ukraine this October (23 – 26 October 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine).    The partnership will see significant investment injected into the sales and marketing function to help broaden the event&rs...

   The Security Industry Association have expressed their empathy for the people of Japan The Board members and staff of the Security Industry Association have expressed deepest concern for those affected by the recent events in Japan.The world has watched in horror as the earthquake and tsunami claimed thousands of lives, in fear as a potential nuclear accident threatened to take many more and in awe as countless people became heroes, risking their own well-being tha...

  Surveon will showcase their new IP surveillance solutions at ISC West 2011This year at ISC West, Las Vegas, Surveon will be highlighting its end-to-end megapixel solutions with the introduction of its line of WDR 3-megapixel IP cameras, Hardware-RAID Megapixel NVR, as well as Enterprise VMS 2.4 to the US market. Surveon's new 3 megapixel cameras, feature Sony high-sensitivity sensors. These WDR capable box, bullet and dome models provide unprecedented contrast and detail to the Surve...

  Siqura video surveillance solutions will be showcased at ISC West 2011 Optelecom-NKF Inc., manufacturer of advanced Siqura and Optelecom video surveillance solutions and a member of TKH Group, today announced its intention to participate in the ISC West 2011 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from April 6th through the 8th.Complete video security and surveillance solutionsWith over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global solutions for the video security and survei...