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SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the Release Candidate for Profile M. The draft specification standardizes the communication of metadata and event handling of analytics for smart applications. The draft specification is said to pave the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management …

September was a bit of a slower month news-wise, at least compared to August which saw ADT partner with Google, Motorola acquire Pelco and Johnson Controls acquire its remaining stake in Qolsys. By far the biggest story of the month was Vivint being slapped with yet another lawsuit, this time by Charlotte, N.C.-based CPI Security. The lawsuit claims Vivint’s sales …

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications introduces the AXIS V5925 network camera, designed with high-quality video and studio-grade audio for professional live streaming and broadcasting. The AXIS V5925 is said to be well-suited for use in auditoriums, classrooms and for indoor sports events — allowing users to effectively reach a broader, remote audience through the Internet and other broadcast media, according …

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Touted as the “Coney Island of the West,”  the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is iconic amusement park featuring 40 rides, 30 restaurants, 15 retail shops, arcades, miniature golf, bowling, and conference and banquet facilities. As an admission-free park, guests can enter through multiple entrances to buy food, purchase ride tickets, or simply walk around and enjoy the …

Ask anyone in the security industry and they will likely tell you that trade shows are vital to their business. Whether its acting as a platform for manufacturers to show off their latest solutions, or providing a networking space for integrators, these events play a major part in a company’s yearly strategy. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic completely derailed the 2020 …

The coronavirus has had a serious impact on our daily lives. Not even the top surveillance videos of the week are immune to COVID-19. Due to much of the country (and world) still wary of being out and about in public, there is unsurprisingly a lack of new interesting surveillance videos. In order to make sure we can keep bringing …

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Amazon hosted a virtual media event Thursday to lift the curtain on a bevy of new smart home hardware, and one device in particular is most buzzworthy:  an autonomous indoor drone called the Ring Always Home Cam. The lightweight, boxy device — with compact dimensions, 5″x 7″x7″ — is designed to fly predetermined paths set by …

This year has been an interesting one to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us from taking in many experiences, our beloved trade shows included.  Fortunately, the security industry is known for being resourceful. Most major industry events ended up canceling their in-person events to hold virtual experiences instead. Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) was originally scheduled to …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has received the UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP) certificatiocybern for its recently-launched range of IP cameras featuring Wisenet 7 SoC (System on Chip). According to UL, the certification program aims to minimize risks by creating standardized, testable criteria for assessing software vulnerabilities and …

ATLANTA — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces the launch of the new 60 Series line of 5MP IP cameras and the 30 Series Embedded Network Video Recorders (eNVR). The 60 Series is said to offer greater detail than legacy camera and recorder solutions, and are well suited for users who want fast notification and verification of potential threats and responses. The 5MP video delivers …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) has expanded its portfolio of WD Purple storage solutions, including the industry’s highest capacity 18TB surveillance HDD for DVRs, NVRs and analytics appliances, and the 1TB WD Purple SC QD101 microSD card for AI-enabled cameras. All WD Purple drives are optimized to help reduce frame loss and pixelation, improve overall video …

ATLANTA — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces the release of Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite, a software platform said to be designed to help protect people and property, optimize productivity and ensure compliance with industry regulations. The platform provides complete visibility of all connected systems and the scalability of the software makes it easy to grow with the changing needs of a …

DANBURY, Conn. — ComNet, a manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is expanding its media converter line by introducing a new series of intelligent media converters. The new models are said to provide additional benefits over traditional distance extending fiber optic media converters. The intelligent media converters add the capability redundancy by offering two SFP fiber ports that …

The saying, life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans, was never more apropos for security integrators and their companies than it has turned out to be during pandemic-stricken 2020. From a starker, all-too-real perspective encompassing all Americans, as of this writing death has actually happened to more than 175,000 people who were undoubtedly making other …

With the mounting number of high-value assets being stored outdoors for multiple industries, these commercial properties often do not have adequate security to safeguard against outdoor crime. If your customers have high-value assets stored outside their business, they could be a target for theft, damage or vandalism. To detect and deter criminal activity such as yard theft, after-hours trespassing and …

The coronavirus has had a serious impact on our daily lives. Not even the top surveillance videos of the week are immune to COVID-19. Due to much of the country (and world) still wary of being out and about in public, there is unsurprisingly a lack of new interesting surveillance videos. In order to make sure we can keep bringing …

COPPELL, Texas — IDIS will be launching a host of new technologies at Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), which will take place virtually Sept. 21-25. IDIS says the tech will transform control room and security operations with greater situational awareness, faster investigations and an enhanced user experience, as well as support a safe return-to-workplace (RTW) set of strategies that, when …

A new study, commissioned by Western Digital and conducted by Security Sales & Integration from April to May 2020 and targeting 150+ respondents, has shed light on the top uses cases for video that are resonating with security integrators’ customers and some of their unique deployments. Among the project’s objectives was determining how AI and software, when paired up with …

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada, a provider of Cloud-managed enterprise building security, announces the release of its environmental sensor product line and its initial product, the SV11. The SV11 is described as a simple-to-deploy sensing device that provides enhanced visibility into what is happening in a physical space. The Cloud-managed device seamlessly integrates with Verkada’s enterprise video security solution, allowing …

The world is evolving, and technology is changing with it. Innovations are popping up every day, and technologies that have been around for years are now considered a must-have. One in particular that falls into this category is human temperature screening (HTS). HTS and thermal cameras are critical to prepare for our new normal moving forward. However, these solutions do …