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Patriot One Technologies announced it was awarded a contract worth nearly CAD 1 million with Canada’s Department of National Defense (DND), to further develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled full-motion video analytics application. This technology will be used to detect, classify and track objects and events of interest, initially for DND applications, and in the future across multiple domains. As an innovative piece of AI-powered intellectual property, Patriot One will leverage the...

Following its mission to be the trusted next-generation AI camera vendor, i-PRO EMEA has announced the introduction of its new multi-sensor camera range with deep learning intelligence at the edge. As the next step in i-PRO’s AI-ification strategy of the security industry, these new cameras come pre-installed with four powerful AI analytic applications, but are also open for customization with other 3rd party analytics to meet customers’ needs. New i-PRO multi-sensor cameras The n...

Axxon Next VMS (version 4.6.0 Beta) now supports the new ONVIF Profile M standard. AxxonSoft was listed on the official ONVIF website among the first three developers of Profile M conformant VMS. Released in June 2021, Profile M provides a standard way of communicating metadata and events between analytics-capable devices and services. It supports analytics configuration and information query for metadata, as well as metadata filtering and streaming. ONVIF Profile M ONVIF Profile M includes i...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the WinGuard open PSIM software from Advancis. The integration uses the Senstar Symphony SDK to bring live and recorded video along with video analytic alarms into WinGuard, where it can be displayed alongside physical security and other data. VMS and analytics mechanism “The integrated Win...

Dragonfruit AI, the most advanced AI analytics platform solutions company, has announced the release of Dragonfruit Frontier, a new Cloud VMS with AI analytics included. Frontier delivers a fully integrated experience, combining consumer-grade usability with enterprise-grade capability. Finally, the industry can have Silicon Valley smarts without the rip-and-replace demands. Advanced AI analytics platform “Most traditional VMSs haven’t kept pace with AI advances and only offer bol...

Security attacks are getting more sophisticated now than ever before. Whether it’s state-sponsored espionage or organized cybercrime, most businesses are struggling to defend themselves against evolving threats. According to a Ponemon Institute report, the odds of experiencing a security breach within two years have increased to around 30% in 2019, up from 22.6% in 2014. To protect the brand and bottom line, enterprises must stay one step ahead of malicious personnel. An advanced security...

Every video security application has its own unique challenges, especially in terms of scale, location, lighting, and affordability. Can the entrance to a retail shop be secured to the highest level of detail, while compensating for light fluctuations? Is it possible to monitor an external perimeter day and night, while paying close attention to keeping storage costs low and avoiding network strain? And, can these challenges not only be met, but also provide high quality images that enable pers...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a globally renowned company in advanced sensing technologies, and Vaxtor, an internationally recognized analytics company, have announced a global collaboration for the latest generation of its powerful automated license plate recognition software, VaxALPR, to run on i-PRO AI-enabled models. These powerful and reliable AI-capable cameras can now integrate Vaxtor’s high-performing and easy-to-use edge application, thereby reducing s...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced it is the headline sponsor for the 2022 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.  Taking place Thursday 3 March 2022 at the Tower Hotel in London, the awards celebrate the architectural ironmongery professionals that have achieved a GAI Diploma, while also recognizing the top performers in both the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and the GAI Diploma. Recognizing achievements The upcoming event will acknow...

Qognify announces the appointment of its Director of Program Management: Professional Services. Pavithra Subramanian joins a Professional Services team that provides a premium service to the company‘s global customer base, assisting with new system installations and migrations, upgrades, audits, configurations, troubleshooting, and consultations. Pavithra Subramanian is an experienced program management leader with 14 years of experience across supply chain products, cloud infrastructure,...

OPTEX will be exhibiting at SICUR with its Spanish-speaking team to showcase a range of leading solutions for creating an effective multi-layered security system. It will also be demonstrating how its award-winning LiDAR detection sensors can play an integral role in asset protection and access control. OPTEX’s sales, marketing, and technical teams will be on-stand to talk customers through the complete suite of advanced security solutions and how using different technologies can be utili...

Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multisensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware platform. Multisensor security cameras Multisensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parking lots,...

Uri Guterman, the Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe feels the world is at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage that carbon emissions are doing to the planet, but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these changes are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that there is...

On December 14, 2021, Hornet and Safran Electronics & Defense signed a partnership agreement at Arquus' headquarters in Satory, France, to promote the Hornet series of remotely operated turrets. Developed for the Scorpion program, these turrets combine Arquus' know-how in designing and integrating systems for armored vehicles with Safran's expertise in inertia, optronics, and electronics. Joint marketing strategy Building on this cooperation, Hornet and Safran Electronics & Defe...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced that Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, will deliver the keynote address “Growth Opportunities for the Security Industry through Cloud, AI and Technology Innovation” at the Feb. 17 Security Summit Canada conference. Register now for the free virtual event.  Video, cloud, access, and AI “We’re pleased to have Dean Drako, a leading entrepreneur in security with a deep knowledge of major...

REMPREX specializes in enabling freight to get where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, through the creation of customized intermodal logistics and transportation operating solutions. It does this by combining a broad suite of value-added services with proprietary technology. The company transformed the freight checkpoint process with its automated gate system (AGS), and now, with REMPREX at more than 120 rail, port, and transportation facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, the comp...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc, a pioneer in identity security for the modern enterprise, announces its new Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Tokyo. This is the seventh region for the company, with other locations in Frankfurt, London, Montreal, Sydney, and two in the United States of America (USA). The launch highlights the growing global demand for SailPoint’s cloud identity security offerings and the company’s focus on helping customers achieve their data residency requir...

Pimloc has raised a seed round of $7.5M led by Zetta Venture Partners. Existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners and Speedinvest also participated. The commitment reflects investors’ belief that the exponential growth in video surveillance is about to collide with regulations and increased sensitivity around privacy issues. AI-based Secure Redact Pimloc’s Secure Redact is already in use by entities that must provide video evidence that complies with new data privacy regulations...

Intersec is the global emergency services, security, and safety event bringing together over 500 speakers and 30,000 attendees to share solutions, foster connections, and learn about emerging safety and security trends. Intersec 2022 was hosted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Middle East and Africa access control market size projected to grow increase by $ 9.10 billion by 2024. Mobility-based solutions Increasing terrorist activity crime rates and government initiatives are the key dri...

It is often thought that the cost of a server is given only by the purchase cost, instead, the user must know the actual costs, even the hidden ones. The process is similar to that of a car: knowing the purchase price is not enough. Management costs such as fuel, electricity, insurance, repairs, depreciation, etc. must also be taken into account. Total Cost of Ownership These hidden costs, not contemplated on an invoice in the accounting, arise with the company's local servers. Users need to...

LILIN, an AI video solution provider, launches Self+AI Cloud Service, providing modular AI plug-ins that allow users to convert pre-trained object models into a common package for LILIN front-end AI cameras to use with behaviors for creating various AI applications. One-stop AIoT edge solution The image inference process requires no PC, and the results can then be integrated via Python or C# SDKs, or sent through hardware by digital output, which performs a "one-stop" AIoT edge solution. ...

Bigchange, the field service management software provider, has launched a new UK channel program providing partners with opportunities to generate revenues from the fast-growth field service software market. Cloud specialist offers channel exclusive access to fast-growth field service software market. Spit commission model allows partners to earn initial commissions and recurring revenues. BigChange has already secured channel partners for five of 18 UK territories on offer Recruiting cha...

Anviz is excited to announce that the team has moved to a new location in Union City, expanding its sales team and logistic center, along with a state-of-the-art training area. The old office served well, and it made great memories there, but it couldn't be more exciting about the new space. In the past 2 years, the global business had been affected in various aspects. Anviz Global Inc. has been lucky to keep the business growing. New officer offers more space The new office offered more squa...

AlertEnterprise has announced David Cassady as its new Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created role, Cassady will focus on building a high-velocity sales organization to drive sales growth, customer success, and strategic partnership efforts. He’s no stranger to AlertEnterprise, having worked at the company 2010-2013 as senior vice president of global operations overseeing international sales operations and managed channel distribution. SaaS offering “I’m thrilled to be...

Over the last several decades, the air travel industry became masterful at handling continually increasing demand – until the most recent and dramatic increase in travel and labor shortage during the pandemic left airports faced with an unprecedented challenge. The global aviation industry is undergoing rapid transformation in just about every area of passenger travel. Customer loyalty is now earned not just by on-time departures and travel perks, but also by the demand for safe, secure,...

Nimans, the UK’s renowned independent technology distributor, has confirmed a new distribution agreement with IDIS, South Korea’s video security technology solutions company and one of Europe’s fastest growing manufacturers. IDIS – Nimans partnership The deal will support Nimans’ customers with rapid in-stock availability of complete, end-to-end video solutions for applications, including retail, education, commercial settings, healthcare and more. The fast growt...

Ambient.ai has emerged from stealth to introduce the first computer vision intelligence platform. The company has raised US$ 52 million in venture funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and launches with five of the largest US tech companies by market capitalization and multiple Fortune 500 customers across a variety of other industries. Already, large enterprises, schools, and museums use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the current most harrowing physical security thr...

Teledyne FLIR announced the release of an expanded free thermal dataset for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and self-driving vehicle researchers and developers. The expanded starter dataset nearly doubles the original, industry-first free dataset and features more than 26,000 annotated images from the US, England, and France in day and nighttime conditions. Vehicle safety algorithm performance It also triples the number of categories and includes person, bike, car, motorcycle, bus,...

Forcepoint is excited to bring the industry’s first smart RBI to Forcepoint customers. Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) enforces Zero Trust security for web browsing. Other web security technologies rely on first being able to detect malware, and then respond by blocking malicious content. In contrast, RBI applies a Zero Trust approach by treating all web pages as compromised from the outset. Remote browsing If users have to rely on perfect foreknowledge of every form that malware could t...

At a time when all eyes are focused on keeping people safe and connected, a Canadian company with U.S. headquarters in Houston is seeing spectacular success to the tune of 230 percent growth over the last three years doing just that, and the achievement has nothing to do with COVID-19. Remote monitoring Long before the global pandemic put the spotlight on keeping people in touch, Blackline Safety Corp. was keenly focused on connecting businesses with their employees who work alone, remotely, o...