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Ribbon's Cloud-Native Session Border Controller Offer Enhanced VoIP Access And Peering Services
Ribbon's Cloud-Native Session Border Controller Offer Enhanced VoIP Access And Peering Services

Ribbon Communications Inc., a global provider of real-time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, announced that Vivo is leveraging Ribbon's Session Border Controller Software Edition (SBC SWe) and professional services to offer enhanced VoIP access and peering services. Secure advanced services "Deploying Ribbon's SBCs in a virtual environment enables us to grow our offering, optimize our investment, and increase t...

Axis Communications Announces A New 5-Year Warranty For Axis Devices
Axis Communications Announces A New 5-Year Warranty For Axis Devices

Axis Communications announces a new 5-year product warranty at no extra cost. This increase from the previous 3-year warranty is a result of the company’s commitment to providing high-quality products and cost-efficient, trouble-free ownership. Axis has long offered an excellent hardware warranty service covering defects in design, workmanship, and material under normal use for 3 years from the date of purchase, depending on the product. Now customers can take advantage of a 5-year Axis w...

Axis Communications Support For 2N Intercoms In Axis Camera Station
Axis Communications Support For 2N Intercoms In Axis Camera Station

2N’s wide range of intercoms are now available in the Axis Camera Station video management software, allowing customers to integrate a 2N intercom into their full video surveillance solution. 2N offers a large portfolio of high-quality intercoms for secure and comfortable communication. With various models - from stylish intercoms designed to blend into residential environments to tougher intercoms made for industrial use - 2N’s intercoms are designed to be easy to install and opera...

The Face Recognition Company Announces Accurately Identifying Flagged Individuals With Face Coverings
The Face Recognition Company Announces Accurately Identifying Flagged Individuals With Face Coverings

The opportunity for criminals to take advantage of COVID-19 face covering requirements presents a security challenge for commercial premises. The Face Recognition Company (FRC) is addressing that challenge with the addition of a new “unmasking” capability to its multi-camera face-recognition security system. Designed for a wide range of commercial environments, from retail outlets and hospitals to sports arenas and hotels, the FRC system identifies and alerts about individuals on a...

Axis Communications Launches P1455-LE Fixed Bullet Camera For Excellent Image Quality In High-Motion Scenes
Axis Communications Launches P1455-LE Fixed Bullet Camera For Excellent Image Quality In High-Motion Scenes

Axis Communications launches AXIS P1455-LE Network Camera, a feature-rich bullet camera offering HDTV 1080p resolution at up to 60 fps. Ideal for a wide range of surveillance scenarios, it’s particularly suitable for capturing scenes with lots of motion. Key features Featuring Axis Forensic WDR, this outdoor-ready camera captures high-quality images even when there are both dark and light areas in the scene. Axis Lightfinder 2.0 ensures outstanding forensic images in low light and Axis O...

Interface Security Systems Announces Interactive Remote Video Monitoring Solution For Retail Industry
Interface Security Systems Announces Interactive Remote Video Monitoring Solution For Retail Industry

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announced it is now offering interactive remote video monitoring service with automated voice-down options to help its retail and restaurant customers promote social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines on their premises. A growing number of retailers and restaurants are reporting increased incidents of agitated customers and in-...

ADT Inc. Announces Investing Into Percepta To Further Test And Develop Shoplifting Deterrent Technology
ADT Inc. Announces Investing Into Percepta To Further Test And Develop Shoplifting Deterrent Technology

ADT Inc. announced that, via its commercial channel (“ADT Commercial”), it is investing in Percepta Labs, an artificial-intelligence technology startup out of Philadelphia. ADT Commercial is a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., and through its investment will fund the commercialisation and application of the startup’s cutting-edge AI technology to help detect and deter shoplifting. ADT Commercial will work dire...

Johnson Controls Announces Updated exacqVision VMS With Face Mask Detection Solution
Johnson Controls Announces Updated exacqVision VMS With Face Mask Detection Solution

Johnson Controls is announcing exacqVision 20.09, which offers an integrated, cost-effective face mask detection solution that can quickly put information into the hands of facility decision makers to help maintain safe environments for employees and visitors. Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics versus pixel-based analytics, exacqVision 20.09 with Face Mask Detection offers improved accuracy and a scalable, efficient solution for organizations where public health and safety is a pri...

Axis Communications Discuss The Spark Behind The Light Sensitive Surveillance Camera Lightfinder
Axis Communications Discuss The Spark Behind The Light Sensitive Surveillance Camera Lightfinder

When the Axis inventor team launched Lightfinder, it changed the surveillance camera market completely, allowing forensic detail in low-to-zero light conditions. But how did the team bring color to a greyscale world? Two of the people who worked in the core team of this invention and who were part of the development process right from the beginning gave an insight into the whole experience. Axis Lightfinder technology provides a network camera with extreme light sensitivity. In very low light,...

Panasonic And A.I.Tech Enhance I-PRO Security Cameras With Built-In AI Capabilities
Panasonic And A.I.Tech Enhance I-PRO Security Cameras With Built-In AI Capabilities

Panasonic announced its collaboration with the software company A.I.Tech. It brings together i-PRO’s security cameras with built-in AI capabilities and ground-breaking intelligent applications to provide a range of business solutions based on deep learning, many applicable to the current COVID-19 environment. The deep learning applications run directly on the cameras themselves, eliminating the need for additional servers for analytical calculations while maintaining the same high levels...

SimpliSafe Announces Business Security Products To Meet The Needs Of Single And Multi-Unit Business Owners
SimpliSafe Announces Business Security Products To Meet The Needs Of Single And Multi-Unit Business Owners

SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning security systems, announces SimpliSafe Business Security, a suite of products and services curated to meet the unique needs of both single and multi-unit business owners. The innovative offering has been designed to support businesses across industries, including healthcare, restaurant and retail, and directly addresses many of the pain points that businesses often encounter when it comes to their protection. Unlike traditional solutions where a contracto...

Johnson Controls Introduces The New Tyco Illustra Flex Multi-Sensor Camera
Johnson Controls Introduces The New Tyco Illustra Flex Multi-Sensor Camera

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Image sensors  Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide-open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360-degree coverage via four separate no...

Hikvision Technologies Announces Cameras To Document Incidents And Prevent Crime
Hikvision Technologies Announces Cameras To Document Incidents And Prevent Crime

The need for crisp and clear video images in low-light environments always exists. The data confirms it: when committing crimes like burglary and vehicle theft, criminals definitely prefer to hide under the cover of darkness. So to both prevent and tackle crime, it’s vital to have security cameras that can record quality, discernible footage in a variety of light conditions, especially in near-total darkness. For years, improvements in sensor technology and algorithms to enhance the image...

AMETEK Land And Telguard Announce VIRALERT 3 Non-Contact Human Body Temperature Screening System
AMETEK Land And Telguard Announce VIRALERT 3 Non-Contact Human Body Temperature Screening System

Temperature monitoring expert, AMETEK Land, has partnered with sister company, Telguard, to offer the VIRALERT 3 non-contact human body temperature screening system as part of Telguard’s distribution channel to the security sector. The VIRALERT 3 provides a camera, thermal imager, and a temperature-controlled reference source on a single mounting platform. Using automatic face detection, the system ensures a valid reading, and provides a measurement that’s accurate to within 0.5oC/...

Dahua Technology’s Lebanon Team Donates 350 Cases Of Food Supplies After Beirut Port Explosion
Dahua Technology’s Lebanon Team Donates 350 Cases Of Food Supplies After Beirut Port Explosion

The massive explosion that shook Beirut on August 4th had a devastating impact on Lebanon and its citizens, killing at least 180 people and injuring thousands. At the same time, tens of thousands of the city’s residents were left homeless after the blast destroyed their houses and properties. International organizations and peacekeepers from all over the world have reached out to send daily necessities and medical supplies to the region and assist in the reconstruction of the affected area...

Security And Safety Things Announces Development Of Twenty One Applications As A Part Of Their App Challenge
Security And Safety Things Announces Development Of Twenty One Applications As A Part Of Their App Challenge

Security and Safety Things GmbH is pleased to announce that 21 new and innovative applications are currently in development as part of its App Challenge to create new solutions for the retail, transportation and manufacturing sectors. Developers from 16 different companies have been working on apps that can provide solutions to COVID-19 specific needs or common industry pain points. The apps will run on cameras powered by the operating system developed by Security & Safety Things. AI-Enabl...

Quanika Announces Distribution Agreement With Ingram Micro For Axis Communications Integration Software
Quanika Announces Distribution Agreement With Ingram Micro For Axis Communications Integration Software

Systems consultants and end-users who want to use products from Axis Communications now have a choice of easy, off-the-shelf options, following a distribution agreement between Ingram Micro and Quanika. Quanika’s latest portfolio of software solutions, already being used in the NHS and at major distribution and manufacturing sites, is designed to make integration more straightforward. The company’s modular, ready-made approach means that it is now simple to deploy Axis Communication...

Smarter Security Appoints Bruce Kutsche As The Senior Director Of Solution Sales To Deliver Smarter Solutions
Smarter Security Appoints Bruce Kutsche As The Senior Director Of Solution Sales To Deliver Smarter Solutions

Smarter Security, Inc., a provider of premium, innovative entrance and access control solutions, proudly welcomes a new addition to the Sales team. Bruce Kutsche joins as the company’s Senior Director of Solution Sales. Kutsche brings valuable security experience and leadership to strategically direct Sales initiatives, delivering smarter solutions that redefine intelligent Access and Entrance Control. Complex security problems “We’re thrilled to have Bruce lead our Solution...

Axis Body Worn Camera Solution Now Available In Axis Camera Station
Axis Body Worn Camera Solution Now Available In Axis Camera Station

The recently-launch Axis body worn camera solution is now available in the Axis Camera Station video management software, allowing customers to integrate body worn cameras into their full video surveillance solution. Alongside the full portfolio of Axis cameras, the integration of body worn cameras adds value to surveillance solutions by making it possible to easily collect video and audio evidence from security guards and law enforcement officers, as well as traditional surveillance cameras....

IDIS Eyes More Middle East And North Africa Video Projects, As Part Of Banking, Education And Retail Sector Expansion Plan In The Regions
IDIS Eyes More Middle East And North Africa Video Projects, As Part Of Banking, Education And Retail Sector Expansion Plan In The Regions

Globally renowned video surveillance and technology solutions firm, IDIS is targeting video projects in resilient Middle East market sectors, including banking, grocery retail, and education, as it looks to build on recent successes, delivering compliance-driven solutions. Despite continuing disruption and uncertainty in the world economy, the company says the outlook is positive in the region as it supports its systems integration partners to focus on both resilient sectors and markets showing...

Mul-T-Lock Provides CLIQ® Technology Access Control Solution For Buildings, Hotels, Resorts And Vacation Parks
Mul-T-Lock Provides CLIQ® Technology Access Control Solution For Buildings, Hotels, Resorts And Vacation Parks

A hotel environment is fast-paced and ever-changing, with staff and guests coming and going 24 hours a day. Despite this, it is a business owner’s job to ensure that the building - and everyone in it - is safe and secure. CLIQ® technology from security provider Mul-T-Lock offers a smart security solution for all types of hotels, resorts, vacation parks, B&Bs and short-break properties. eCLIQ for hotel chains and resorts Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ access control system utilizes CLI...

Yeastar Delivers Superior SIP Trunk Connection With Gamma Service
Yeastar Delivers Superior SIP Trunk Connection With Gamma Service

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system announced that Gamma, the provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) into the UK and Dutch business markets, has joined the pre-configured ITSP template on both Yeastar cloud-based and on-premises PBXs as a certified ITSP partner. All-IP services As the UK’s SIP trunk provider, Gamma is the market-pioneering force to upgrade the outdated ISDN services to All-IP services completely in the near 2025. Yeastar brings SMEs the enhanced, po...

essensys PLC Launches Smart Access For Contactless Access Control At Flexible Space Providers
essensys PLC Launches Smart Access For Contactless Access Control At Flexible Space Providers

essensys plc, the global provider of mission-critical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") platforms and on-demand technology to the flexible workspace industry, announces the launch of Smart Access. Simpler flex-space access In a flexible office portfolio, space access is a common pain point for operators and their members. Administering entry for hundreds, even thousands of end-users, across multiple locations, private offices and meeting rooms can be complex and challenging, making the management...

Nick Maxwell Joins Ava Security
Nick Maxwell Joins Ava Security

Ava, a unified security company announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as general manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. Unified security solutions “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,&rd...

Interface Security To Host A Webinar Regarding Lone Workers Security Along With Sally Beauty And Whereable Technologies
Interface Security To Host A Webinar Regarding Lone Workers Security Along With Sally Beauty And Whereable Technologies

Interface Security Systems, together with Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies will host a webinar called: ‘5 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Lone Workers Now’. Recently, a wide range of businesses including retailers, restaurants, banks, hospitality chains, and real estate companies are having to adapt their business models while operating with reduced staff. While lone employees play a critical role in keeping these businesses up and running, they are more at ri...

LocoMobi World Inc. Introduces WorldStream, Full Infrastructure Cloud Management System
LocoMobi World Inc. Introduces WorldStream, Full Infrastructure Cloud Management System

LocoMobi World announced its newest Cloud-Based Smart City cloud system, WorldStream. The ability to manage and track vehicles, objects, events, and setting integrated events, coupled with reports, allows multiple buildings, cars, and people to be linked and create a Smart City World. Functions and integrations The cloud portal provides thousands of access levels to transportation and building services through interactive devices. Integrations can be with new infrastructure and legacy system...

Axis Communications Launch S3008 Recorder For Axis Companion Video Management Software
Axis Communications Launch S3008 Recorder For Axis Companion Video Management Software

Axis Communications has launched AXIS S3008 Recorder, an easy-to-install ultra-high-definition recording solution compatible with AXIS Companion video management software. Featuring an integrated PoE switch for up to 8 cameras, this high-performance recorder includes a surveillance-grade hard drive and gigabit uplink for video recordings in ultra-high definition. Extensively tested with a wide range of Axis products, Axis 3008 makes it easy to add additional recorders and other Axis devices. F...

Axis S3008 Recorder For UHDTV Surveillance
Axis S3008 Recorder For UHDTV Surveillance

For any retail or hospitality business – from single outlets to national chains – having a surveillance system that is easy to install and easy to use, means they can focus on their core activities. With an end-to-end solution from the market leader in video surveillance, you can feel safe knowing that you are always well protected. The new Axis S3008 Recorder is a highly compact recorder that can connect and power up to eight cameras and can be up and running with just a few clicks...

Hiperwall Unveils HidraLink Video Wall Software Solution To Help Reopen Businesses And Tackle Coronavirus Outspread
Hiperwall Unveils HidraLink Video Wall Software Solution To Help Reopen Businesses And Tackle Coronavirus Outspread

Hiperwall, Inc., a pioneer in commercialized video wall technology, unveils HidraLink™, a new video wall software solution that gives reopening businesses a first line of defense against the spread of coronavirus via widespread, transparent temperature monitoring of staff and customers. Targeting small businesses, this affordable solution offers peace of mind through less intrusive temperature screening and can be used to publicly display a thermal imaging camera feed on wall mounted disp...

Robotic Assistance Devices Enhances Property Management Devices With A Mask Detection Feature
Robotic Assistance Devices Enhances Property Management Devices With A Mask Detection Feature

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) enhances its autonomous security and property management devices with a new advanced mask detection feature. This feature supports building owners and property managers with an autonomous tool to identify face mask usage, create automatic alerts, and generate ongoing face compliance scores. This enhancement is integrated into RAD’s Health Screening system and can...

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