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Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. Monitoring occupancy and space utilization Within months of the pandemic, businesses were deploying different solutions to track occupancy in their buildings and control social distancing. Almost two years later, this trend is still growing because they’re seeing value from the data collect...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer, and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, recently announced the highly-anticipated launch of the Roughneck V2020 Multi-sensor camera. Having evaluated the state of the video security industry early in the pandemic and identified the likelihood of long-term supply chain disruption, Vicon strategically invested in its most popular cameras including the NDAA-compliant Roughneck Seri...

Salient Systems, a globally renowned company in open architecture video management software solutions, has announced that Keith Aubele CPP, LPP has been named as the company’s Chief Security Officer (CSO). New Chief Security Officer Keith Aubele brings decades of experience at major retail organizations to the Chief Security Officer role, which is the first such position for Salient Systems. A former Director of Loss Prevention for Walmart Stores Inc, and Senior Vice President of Loss P...

LENSEC and ShotSpotter announce a technology partnership that will see ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection technology integrate with LENSEC’s Perspective Video Management Software (PVMS). The two technologies combine to automate workflows within the PVMS platform to deliver crucial surveillance footage immediately after a gunshot is detected. This new integration saves law enforcement time in critical situations where every second matters. Live surveillance footage Using ShotSpotter a...

Traffic congestion has been a constant problem on the road, especially in urban areas. In China alone, the number of motor vehicles has already exceeded a whopping 290 million as of September 2021. With this massive number of cars, traffic congestions or even road accidents are inevitable without an effective traffic management solution in place. In context, traffic congestion is associated with the contradiction between supply and demand, that is, the growth of the number of motor vehicles and...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favor of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface a...

Quantum Corporation announced the availability of an update to the Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity software platform, which was recently acquired from Pivot3. The 10.9 version of the Acuity software platform addresses the system-level availability, health, maintenance, and performance needs of organizations where the video is mission-critical in delivering the highest levels of safety and security. Acuity 10.9 update This update extends the features of the VS-HCI Series built-in Intelligenc...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

NW Security Group has launched its 34-page management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium- and large-sized firms, running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. The report reveals that eight of the total 14 video analytics types, which were included in this study, had seen more than 30% adoption and use by businesses, w...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, releases the 2022 edition of its annual trends in video surveillance ebook, a forecast for business leaders and owners who want to understand the physical security landscape and plan for success in 2022. “Almost two years into the global pandemic, businesses have experienced sustained disruptions in the supply chain, labor shortage challenges, and vast changes in workplace routines,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CEO...

Senstar, a pioneer in video management solutions and perimeter intrusion detection systems, is pleased to introduce the E5000 Physical Security Appliance (PSA), a turnkey hardware and video management software (VMS) solution. The E5000 PSA combines ruggedized compact, purpose-built hardware with the Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform. Space constrained environments Available in two models—with 8 or 16 base VMS licenses—the E5000 Series PSA is ideal for critical site...

Control room teams around the world can now store, manage, and collaboratively share video footage more flexibly, due to integrated native cloud capabilities introduced to one of the industry’s leading command and control software platforms. Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure, Synectics’ Synergy platform allows organizations to spread their surveillance and operational management system across on-premises hardware and the cloud in any configuration of their choi...

Hikvision announces a ‘security kit’ for small businesses. The kit – featuring ‘cool security technologies’ – makes enterprise security and access control features available to small businesses at an affordable pricepoint, reducing workloads and costs, and speeding up incident responses. Parker Li, Director of Marketing Planning Department at Hikvision, says, “This package of savvy technologies is helping small businesses everywhere to maximize their se...

Bosch has equipped the new Chinese mega-airport Chengdu Tianfu International with video security, a PA and voice alarm system, and a conferencing solution, ensuring safety and security for passengers and airport staff as well as enhancing comfort and ease-of-use for travelers. Chengdu Tianfu International, in Sichuan province, serves China’s quickly booming ‘garden’ megacity, an emerging hub for commerce, culture, and finance – with the new airport pegged to be the third...

DNAKE, an industry-renowned and trusted provider of IP video intercom, is delighted to announce the integration with the Yeastar P-series PBX system. With the integration, the DNAKE IP video intercom can be interconnected with the Yeastar P-series PBX system as a “standard” IP phone and be a part of a one-stop telecommunication solution. DNAKE IP video intercom The receptionist can easily open the door anywhere via browsers, mobiles, and IP phones The integration allows the DNAKE...

Vision-Box, a pioneer in seamless travel, automated border management, and electronic identity management solutions, will be participating at the World Aviation Festival (WAF) being held at ExCeL London, between the 1st and 2nd of December. At the festival, Jeff Lennon, the Vice President of Strategic Sales and Global Partnerships at Vision-Box will be speaking at a panel on Biometrics and Automation on the 2nd of December at 11.30 am GMT, discussing how advances in digital identity and automat...

A recent spree of ‘smash and grab theft,’ a category of organized retail crime (ORC) in major U.S. cities has retailers and shoppers on alert this holiday season. The size, audacity, and violence of incidents in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago have drawn major media attention, but ORC has been a growing threat for decades. Genetec Inc. (‘Genetec’), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared ins...

PID Systems, a division of SmartWater Group, announces its state-of-the-art wireless, intrusion detection camera units – the Armadillo VideoGuard 360® – were used to protect perimeters and venues at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) event in Glasgow. A total of 283 Armadillo VideoGuard 360 units were deployed in partnership with Atalian Servest, a security provider, at the Scottish Events Campus, Prestwick Airport and along the Clydeside Expressway - the main thoroughfare...

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Julie, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacture, founding BSIA members Pyronix Limited in 1986, which is now a multi-million-pound global organization. Education Julie also hol...

German video technology manufacturer, Dallmeier presents the ‘Dallmeier Device Manager’, a tool for conveniently configuring and administering Dallmeier video IP systems. With this successor to the popular ‘PService’ software, installers and system managers can also quickly and easily encrypt a wide range of Dallmeier video systems, with TLS certificates and apply other security means. Installers and system administrators are familiar with the challenge only too well. Pr...

Ava Security has announced the launch of Ava Bullet, a robust, cloud-connected security camera that uses AI, Machine Learning, and acoustic analytics, to help users detect anomalies in real-time and receive proactive incident notifications. Ava Bullet security camera Built with high-quality materials, to withstand vandalism and harsh weather conditions, this security camera is ideal for securing locations across long distances, such as airports, streets, car parks, public transport stations, s...

The Tau 2 series offers 40+ variants of the most reliable and rugged longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module. Equipped with a simple optical interface and common commercial interfaces, integration with the Tau 2 and new Tau 2+ is seamless. Reducing development risk Teledyne FLIR provides high-performance and reliable longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 series thermal camera modules. Common interfaces and access to a US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk, development cost,...

Securitas is acquiring Supreme Security Systems, a top 50 alarm monitoring company in the US. The acquisition increases Securitas’ service capabilities and client offerings in the northeast US and aligns with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MUSD 20 (MSEK 180). The acquisition will be accretive to the Group operating margin through its resilient recurring monthly revenue (RM...

Altronix, the globally recognized company in power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, continues to expand its industry-renowned line of power and data transmission solutions, with the release of new 2-Port PoE+ Switches. NetWay Series 2-Port PoE+ Switches These latest additions to the NetWay Series provide installers with increased flexibility and efficiency, by allowing two IP devices to be deployed over a single CAT6 cable. These units save time, labor,...

NViS 1482, NEXCOM’s newest desktop NVR, promises big things in a small package. Integrating Intel’s latest, top-of-the-line 8th Gen (Elkhart Lake) CPU and 11th Gen UHD GPU, the entry-level NVR appliance is the perfect companion to IP cameras for recording high-definition digital surveillance. Using Intel’s latest technology means it supports a whopping 32GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory so that jobs are much faster. Easily plug in up to eight IP cameras via 10/100 I...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has announced a technical partnership with the UK manufacturer of Ethernet transmission solutions, AMG Systems.; to create a range of integrated PTZ camera/media converter solutions. High bandwidth support Available on Predator and Invictus camera ranges, the technical partnership enables 360 Vision to integrate the AMG250 Series industrial media converter PCB into the cameras for long-distance v...

Buyers of video technology are focusing increasingly on business protocol enforcement applications, in addition to traditional security, says IDIS America and virtual guarding and monitoring service partner Virtual Management Intelligence (VMI). The two companies are working together to deliver AI-supported remote surveillance services, including business operations monitoring, in sectors such as transportation, warehousing, cannabis production, food processing, banking, and finance. Improved...

Korea’s video tech pioneer IDIS is stepping up its presence in key growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey with the confirmation of two senior appointments. Koray’s role and responsibilities Overseeing new video projects and growing market potential in 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 leading Turkish secur...

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customers’ affordable alternatives for NDAA-compliant video. The NDAA line-up now includes a range of 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP camera models, which are ideal for applications of any size from small to medium sites, such as retail outlets, hotels, local government facilities, and offices, through to enterprise users such as utilities, school and university campuses, logistics, and large commercial...