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Calipsa, a globally renowned provider of deep-learning powered video analytics for false alarm reduction, and Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry major company in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, have integrated Calipsa's false alarm filtering analytics with DW's Spectrum IPVMS video management platform. False alarm reduction software Calipsa's false alarm reduction software is compatible with all Spectrum cameras and is quick and easy to deploy with no...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, announced it has joined Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the electronic fire safety and security industry. By joining the Security Section within Euralarm, OSSA will contribute valuable expertise in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT), while leveraging on Euralarm’s pro...

Tavcom Training, part of Linx International Group, the globally renowned provider of accredited security systems training courses, has announced the launch of the first in a series of virtual classroom training courses added to its classroom training portfolio, starting with two fundamental courses, Intruder Alarm System Design BTEC Level 3 and CCTV System Design and Planning BTEC Level 3. Virtual classroom training courses Delivered via Zoom through online interactive lectures and workshops a...

Business owners are being urged to ensure that their vacant properties are as safe and secure as possible to protect them from harm during the latest COVID-19 induced lockdown. The warning comes from globally renowned security barrier experts at Hardstaff Barriers, who specialize in protecting premises against squatters, thieves, arsonists and fly-tippers. On January 4, 2021 the UK Government urged people, once again, not to travel to their places of work and to work from home (WFH) if it is po...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has received an additional US$ 30.1 million contract from the United States (U.S.) Army for sustainment efforts, tied in part to the service’s Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc. II) and Common Robotic System-Heavy (CRS-H) ground robot program. IDIQ contract The contract raises the maximum value on the company’s existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to US$ 88 million, covering maintenance, parts a...

Since the beginning of the Corona pandemic, MOBOTIX thermal cameras have been increasingly used in the healthcare sector, as well as airports, train stations, public authorities, and companies, to detect temperature anomalies in people without contact and thus contain the spread of the virus. However, this aspect is only one area for which MOBOTIX technology is currently providing special services. MOBOTIX 7 Platform The MOBOTIX 7 Platform, with its intelligent and cyber-secure camera systems...

The 2020s will be a wireless decade. From headphones to hoovers, consumers reap the benefits when they cut the cables and adopt a wire-free technology. In electronic access control, those benefits include improved cost-efficiency and flexibility, giving facility managers greater control over who should have access, where and when. A new report - from IFSEC Global, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions and analysts Omdia - reveals fresh market data generated by a survey conducted at the end of 2020. Resp...

Imagine living in a coastal area at risk of flooding. There is an early warning system in place so that if water levels rise significantly an emergency alert is sent out to affected areas. Audio alerts are played through loudspeakers to give emergency instructions to people in danger. In this scenario, hard-to-understand audio doesn’t simply cause inconvenience – it can put lives at risk. For those living with the threat of floods, earthquakes, or bush fires, high-quality audio is n...

GAI-Tronics, the globally renowned company in manufacturing industrial and commercial communication solutions, has announced the release of its new access control feature to the HUBBCOM family of products, Temperature Sensing. Temperature sensing Temperature sensing is a new way to facilitate a contactless check-in process for employees and authorized visitors in a building. “GAI-TRONICS is proud to have developed an access control feature that complies with WHO COVID-19 safety standard...

Ensuring the safety of residents and staff in specialized housing environments has always been a priority for those in the sector. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK highlights the steps decision-makers must make to keep occupants in sheltered, extra care or supported housing safe and secure. Whether it’s adhering to fire safety or infection control guidelines, a topic that is never far from ones thoughts at the moment, there are many options that decision-makers can take to ensure maximum safety...

LenelS2 has announced the release of the OnGuard security management system version 8.0, empowering security teams with enhanced situational awareness through unified views of the security environment, as well as powerful visualization for data-based insights. OnGuard Version 8.0 OnGuard Version 8.0 provides major updates including integration with the Magic Monitor unified client, rich interactive maps, a new modern reporting engine, cyber security enhancements and more. The OnGuard security...

Alarm.com has released the first commercially available video doorbell that rings without requiring any contact to reduce public health risks and make home visits and deliveries safer for all. The Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell is the next generation of video doorbells, combining sleek design with some of the most advanced video intelligence available to consumers for touch-free operation. It is the latest technology innovation from the company that pioneered smart home security. Touchless...

HITRUST®, a data protection standards development and certification organization, announces the release of publicly available resources that clearly define security and privacy responsibilities between cloud service providers and their customers, thereby streamlining processes for risk management programs. Developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, each new HITRUST Shared Responsibility Matrix aligns with the cloud service provider’s unique solution offering. Cloud...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program, open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional devel...

Stuart Bettle, Video Product Marketing Manager EMEA for Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, showcases the new Tyco Analytics and Transcoder appliances. The massive processing power built into VideoEdge NVRs means that users can take advantage of a long list of practical features which add greatly to the effectiveness of a video surveillance system. Uniquely, these include a wide range of analytics which are integrated with Tyco’s victor video management software to h...

Face biometrics is used to identify users from access control lists and verify their identity. The access control solution facilitates user management at runtime and allows users to be enrolled on-the-fly by video capture. This technology yields excellent performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves, or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. In addition, it has liveness detection to prevent spoofing and detects the use of a mas...

Firefighters depend on a number of technologies to help them in fire situations, search and rescue operations, wildland fires, and scenarios when they are battling hazardous chemical leaks. When entering a structure with a lot of smoke and little to no-visibility, thermal imaging can give sight to help analyze and assess the situation, identify obstacles, and help save lives. FLIR offers a number of solutions for fire departments and their firefighters for all aspects of their jobs. Having the...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, announces that its new anti-ligature slide models are gaining popularity. New to the LifeSaver series, the 5-Point Ligature-Resistant Slide Behavioral Health Models are Grade 1 anti-ligature locksets, available in cylindrical and mortise. The solid stainless steel handle slides down freely in the locked or unlocked position and is tamper-proof through-bolted for durability and easy-installation. They meet the latest BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature...

Security breaches of borders, utility plants and airports can have catastrophic and devastating consequences, so protecting assets is vital. The global perimeter security market is expected to reach USD29.6 billion by 2025, driven by growing terrorist threats, increased awareness of illegal immigration, planned crimes, thefts and smuggling. Continuous monitoring system Existing perimeter intrusion detection technologies typically rely on point sensors such as cameras that are positioned along...

With the goal of constantly improving the performance of its products, Videotec has now added the new video analysis and GeoMove functions to its NVX cameras. This versatile compact stainless-steel camera is already well known on the market for its exceptional corrosion resistance and for providing high image quality with Full HD, super low-light, 1080p, and 30x zoom, with bright clear colors in even the poorest lighting conditions. The NVX camera is used in the maritime sector onboard vessels...

The market pioneer in the installation of security systems in Italy, the company E.C.I. Elettronica unveiled SMP Robotics security robots at Sicurezza 2019, Milan, Italy. Exhibition visitors have shown a phenomenally high interest in the use of robots in EU countries. Video surveillance systems Despite the lull in the security market, the prospects for the implementation of security robots are encouraging. Their use reduces the number of security officers with a significant increase in...

Many countries around the world have enacted laws mandating to wear of face masks in public places. This applies not only to indoor spaces, shops, schools, colleges, airports but also to open area gatherings. Outdoor robots S5.2 series can assist humans in preventing them from getting infected by COVID-19. This is accomplished when robots identify people without a face mask and warn them about the possibility of receiving a fine. A warning is carried out through a generate voice alarm in a coun...

The addition of network audio to surveillance systems brings benefits to both Axis partners and end users. For partners, network audio provides the potential for business growth with existing and new customers. For end users, audio enhances video surveillance systems in effectively deterring criminals whether intent of theft or vandalism. Adding audio to video surveillance works for a range of end users regardless of their size and sector, as it can be adjusted to meet a variety of applications....

Pyronix announced an addition to its camera range with the launch of the brand-new LightCamera. The outdoor Wi-Fi LightCamera offers another layer of perimeter protection to properties, with powerful Full-HD performance, ultra-bright lights and active defense capabilities. “We’ve brought this product to market as we understand evolving end user requirements, whilst also ensuring that our installers can remain at the cutting edge of developments. The LightCamera provides installers...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, has announced its new generation of wireless alarm systems – the AX PRO – delivering comprehensive alarm solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The newly launched AX PRO product family includes a compact panel hub for a wide range of detectors and peripherals, covering intrusion detection, video verification, smoke detection, flood detection and home automation. Developed with both the instal...

LILIN, a global manufacturer of IP video cameras, recording devices, and software, take technology as a development goal and has more than 40 years of experience. In recent years, LILIN has been actively deploying the smart image analysis market. In addition to independent research and development of AI products combined with deep learning technology, it also strengthens security management to create comprehensive AI smart solutions. In order to strengthen the soft and hard power of the bran...

AMAG announces one new integration and two updates to the Symmetry Partner Program for Symmetry v9.1, providing customers with more choices than ever before when they choose Symmetry. Magos Magos' radar detection integration, MASS, has been certified for Symmetry v9.1. MASS is a radar detection system capable of raising alerts based on suspicious activity in a pre-defined area called an alarm zone. The integration is able to import alarms into Symmetry whenever an alarm zone, defined in MASS,...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announced a new solution leveraging the Scality® RING offering, enabling enterprises to scale and protect their most valuable assets their data, in on-premises or hybrid cloud deployments. File and object storage solution Supermicro and Scality solutions deliver a petabyte-scale storage framework and offer cost-effective scaling Scality RING is a soft...

Axis Communications has announced the release of AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar, a smart, network-based security device that uses advanced radar technology to offer users extensive area coverage, while also providing vital information on the position and speed of the object. AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar The AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar is ideal for area protection in a variety of outdoor installations, such as industrial areas or after-hours monitoring of parking lots, containers, trailers, and...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has announced issuing a video safety message and a safety alert entitled ‘2020 Hurricane Season: Guidance for Chemical Plants During Extreme Weather Events’. Video and safety alert The video and safety alert highlight recent actions by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) to produce industry guidance meant to help hazardous chemical facilities better prepare for extreme weather events. CSB Chairman Katherine Le...