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In the past year, hospitals, eldercare and other healthcare facilities have found themselves overwhelmed with new patients, COVID-19 regulations and other side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As efforts focused on the mitigation of pandemic health risks for patients and staff, routine and elective procedures were halted, only to seesaw back and forth, as conditions shifted around the globe. Now, decision makers for healthcare facilities find themselves in search of solutions to help navigate...
Just like other industries around the globe, the patience of parking operations management has been tested, as the usage of parking facilities in urban and suburban settings fluctuated widely over the past year, due to local health and safety, and occupancy restrictions. As the overall industry looks to spring back from the COVID-19 levels, it is also simultaneously looking to transition from traditional analog and on-premise managed operations to solutions that digitize parking operations and...
Atos announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Ipsotek, an AI-enhanced video analytics software provider. With this acquisition, Atos, already a major player in Edge AI/ML and more specifically Edge Vision will strategically reinforce its leading position in Edge and Computer Vision by adding key software capabilities and IP to its solutions portfolio. VISuite by Ipsotek VISuite provides multi-camera tracking capabilities, enables users to efficiently manage alerts in real-time E...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has released a best practices guide ‘Analog Video to Cloud’ for business owners who are interested in economical ways to upgrade legacy analog video surveillance cameras to a modern, digital cloud system, and how existing cameras can be reused in the process. This report details the advantages of managing analog camera video in the Cloud, including lower costs and greater flexibility, outlines 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. Improve m...
In most video surveillance scenarios, the essential task is to identify relevant events in a short space of time. Therefore, surveillance managers need a powerful tool they can use to distill results rapidly and efficiently from the metadata and analytics data generated. To this end, the SmartFinder technology within the new SeMSy® Compact video management system from Dallmeier promises a veritable Comfort Search with a whole range of functions. Innovative assistance systems Whether they...
Group337, a team of experts focused on the business of the security, access control, and IoT industries, announces the hire of yet another hi-profile executive to their quickly expanding roster. On the heels of their recent hire of Hilary Gallagher, Group337 now welcomes Jonathon Harris as their new Vice President of The Index, the data and analytics arm of Group337's solutions for the market. In his new role, Harris will lead Group337’s efforts in security industry metrics, data, analyst...
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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announced that its industry-pioneer portfolio of servers optimized for 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ Processors has achieved 27 world record performance benchmarks and counting. In addition to the industry’s first blade platform, Supermicro’s entire portfolio of new H12 A+ Servers fully supports the newly announced high-frequency AMD EPYC 7Fx2 Series proce...
SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc. announced that its SAFR facial recognition system for live video is now integrated with the Geutebrück G-Core VMS (Video Management System). SAFR for Geutebrück is an AI layer that runs on top of the G-Core VMS which provides advanced video analytics that saves time and increases the efficiency of surveillance operations. The best-in-class integration features live video overlays that display event details, streamlined enrollment of individuals appearing o...
Bosch introduces the first cameras based on its Inteox open camera platform starting with the MIC inteox 7100i. The new MIC inteox cameras share the same distinctive characteristics as the rest of the MIC camera family, such as robust housing and high-quality imaging, and support predictive solutions with machine learning; neural network-based video analytics, and third-party software apps for customized applications. Connectivity with S&ST store These Inteox cameras can be classified as...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has won a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to rapidly develop novel fabrics with embedded catalysts and chemistries that can fight and reduce chemical and biological threats upon contact. The revolutionary fabrics will be incorporated into protective suits and other equipment such as boots, gloves, and eye protection that can be worn by troops on the battlefield, medical experts, healthcare workers, and more. FLIR received $11.2...
Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, extends its market leadership in the growing areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), High-Performance Computing (HPC), 3D-graphics visualization, and desktop virtualization. Supermicro has the broadest Tier 1 portfolio of systems that integrate state-of-the-art capabilities achieving 5 petaFLOPS of AI performance in a 4U form factor with the latest NVIDIA A10...
AMAG announces the release of Symmetry CompleteView VMS v5.5. This includes a variety of quality and stability improvements, minor features, and minor updates to the user experience. Import and export camera configurations With Symmetry CompleteView v5.5, one can import and export camera configuration with a CSV file. This capability is backward compatible with 4.x exports and can be used to easily backup, restore, move, or analyze the cameras in a system. It can also export server configurat...
Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) innovator AVA Security found that more than four out of every five (82%) of IT, Operations, Facilities Management and Security systems decision-makers employed by medium and large-sized businesses, see a potential role for their workplaces’ video monitoring systems in supporting corporate plans for 'a safe return to the workplace post-lockdown’. Video monitoring systems This was perhaps the most significant finding of the security industry&rs...
ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, an ACRE company and a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced the introduction of its Generation 4 line of NetWave wireless products that offer greater performance and increased stability, in applications where throughput and increased bandwidth is increasingly important. NW1 Gen 4 wireless products The NW1 Gen 4 can exceed 500 Mbps throughput under ideal conditions and accommodates 10/10...
Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) innovator, Ava Security, found that 82% of IT, Operations, Facilities Management, and Security systems decision-makers employed by medium and large-sized businesses, see a potential role for their workplaces’ video monitoring systems in supporting corporate plans for “a safe return to the workplace post-lockdown.” This is perhaps the most significant finding of the video security industry’s first mul...
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, introduces the industry’s most complete server line-up incorporating the latest 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors delivering leading performance and reduced TCO and Total Cost to the Environment (TCE). The new X12 systems are already deployed in volume at innovative organizations, such as Osaka University. “Supermicro is delivering t...
ProdataKey (PDK), a manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announces the release of seamless integration with Rhombus Systems, the pioneer in cloud-based video surveillance and asset tracking systems. In joining forces, the two companies – each known for their best-in-class cloud offerings – bring to market the industry’s easiest-to-implement, easiest-to-use, comprehensive access control, and AI-assisted video management solution. The integration i...
Over 100 million landmines are still in place from conflicts occurring over the last five decades in more than 60 countries and territories. Landmines are deadly, blocking access to transport, water, energy, food production, and education, affecting the physical-socio-psychological well-being of up to 60 million people. A breakthrough for remotely locating the position of buried landmines in arid (and perhaps semi-arid) environments is worthy of mention on April 4th, the International Day...
FLIR Systems announced the latest T-Series high-performance thermal camera, the FLIR T865. Built for electrical condition and mechanical equipment inspection, and for use in research and development applications, the T865 provides ±1 °C (±1.6 °F) or ±1% temperature measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between –40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248 °F), and more on-camera tools for improved analysis. A free three-month subscription to FLIR Ther...
Bosch has launched the AUTODOME IP starlight 5100i IR, the new IR model in the AUTODOME family. With enhanced image quality, improved zoom capabilities, and built-in artificial intelligence (AI), this new AUTODOME model helps operators to react before a potential situation occurs. Outdoor surveillance applications The new AUTODOME IP starlight 5100i IR and non-IR models are specially designed for outdoor surveillance applications. Both promise an excellent low-light performance thanks to the...
Bosch has released the third generation DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 recording unit. Designed to work with the video management system from Bosch (BVMS) and the Video Recording Manager (VRM), the DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 combines recording, video management, and local operation, offering a complete, easy-to-install video recording system. High-resolution video and improved storage The DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 units are available in two versions offering up to 256 channels and 192 TB in storage cap...
Bosch introduces the AUTODOME inteox 7000i; a new model within the AUTODOME family that runs on a new open camera platform called INTEOX. Artificial Intelligence A platform that is set to revolutionize the security and safety industry and benefit customers, system integrators, and app developers. The new AUTODOME inteox 7000i cameras employ built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) including video analytics while moving, machine learning capabilities, and deep neural network-based (DNN) video ana...
Bosch introduces the new FLEXIDOME multi 7000i camera family offering IR and non-IR models that provide 12- or 20-megapixel resolution to deliver highly detailed multi-directional overviews. These overviews are combined with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) to support predictive solutions in wide-area coverage applications such as intersections, public spaces, and retail. Image sensor, remote maintenance Each image sensor, offering 3- or 5-megapixel resolution, attaches a layer of metada...
Videonetics, the globally renowned AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP) strengthens its technology partnership with Axis Communications, the globally renowned company in IP surveillance, by co-creating and delivering numerous integrated solutions under Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) program, to meet growing demands of different market segments. Axis ADP Program The Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) Program is designed to help software vendors streaml...
Security and Safety Things GmbH has announced the launch of its second App Challenge to spur additional creative development in video analytic applications. Through April 26, 2021, participating developers have the opportunity to submit proposals for apps to address specific security, safety and business optimization use cases in the retail, transportation, stadiums and entertainment, and healthcare verticals. S&ST open camera OS and IoT platform The apps will be designed to run on smart...
FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. (Fujifilm USA) has announced the release of an online calculator designed to help video surveillance (VS) industry professionals assess the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for long-term retention of video surveillance content. Modern low-cost, high-resolution cameras, combined with longer-term retention requirements, are driving video content storage costs upwards, across the video surveillance industry and leading many to take a new look at their storage str...
The FLIR Vue® TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI®Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes made available in the United Kingdom. Featuring both a narrow-field-of view and a wide-field-of-view 640x512 resolution FLIR Boson® thermal camera module, the Vue TZ20 offers greater situational awareness with a 20-times digital thermal zoom capability to complete public safety and industrial inspection missions both near and far. Creating...
Exabeam, the security analytics, and automation company announces Exabeam Alert Triage, a new cloud-native application that will help security analysts confidently wrangle the overwhelming number of alerts coming at them each day from a myriad of other third-party vendor tools. Included as a new integrated application for all cloud customers using Exabeam advanced analytics and Exabeam case manager, Alert Triage enriches alerts with context and presents them in a single screen so analysts can m...
