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EARTH CITY, Mo. —Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, reveals it was selected by El Pollo Loco, a restaurant chain that specializes in fire-grilled chicken, to save thousands of dollars in annual false alarm penalties across 198 restaurants. Senior Manager of Safety & Loss Prevention Louis Burke …

CHICAGO — Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announces the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the Artificial Intelligence Network Video Recorder (AI NVR). The AI NVR combines the traditional Avigilon NVR with the capabilities of the Avigilon AI appliance to provide enterprises with a solution that fulfills their analytic, storage and cybersecurity needs, according to the company. The …

From the humble origins of using human resources to manually tally the number of people entering or exiting a space, people-counting technology has come a long way. Every people-counting requirement is different, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. The correct application will be influenced by existing infrastructure, budget, accuracy requirements and privacy concerns. What follows is an overview of the …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… I’ll never miss a chance to bring up how hilarious I think videos are that involve people falling through ceilings. Maybe it’s because I grew up watching the Three Stooges, so I have an appreciation for physical comedy. In the past we’ve seen an inmate fall through a ceiling in a failed escape attempt, …

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Openpath, a provider of touchless access control and workplace safety automation, announces a new video management system (VMS) partnership integration with Cisco Meraki. Openpath’s access control capabilities will be paired with Cisco Meraki’s Cloud-based technology, including smart camera intelligence that delivers data and analytics providing insights that help users make smarter business decisions, according to the …

Nu-Sun Cinema is a nonprofit company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Their goal is to educate people about wildlife, and they hope that by sharing their experiences it will inspire others to learn and appreciate the wonders of nature around them. A current focus of the organization is the declining population of American Kestrel falcons, due in part to loss of …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin unveils two new Wisenet X Series NVRs that support the industry’s first video playback and recording of up to 8K super-high-resolution images. Hanwha says 8K recording can cover large areas with sufficient pixel density to allow operators to zoom in digitally and investigate image details in real time or forensically and still retain a clear …

As part of SSI‘s 2021 Industry Forecast, we asked a dozen experts to share what might catch security pros off guard in 2020. Here’s what they had to say: ▶ “A changing compliance environment and realizing what worked in the past will not sustain your business in the future. Leadership culture, investment in training, mentoring and personal/ company communication skills …

COPENHAGEN — Milestone Systems will present its annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) events virtually in 2021, with channel partners and customers invited to explore the future of video technology under the theme of “Shaping the New Next.” The Americas event will be hosted March 2-3. With more than 2,000 registered attendees from across the globe, MIPS is where the …

CES 2021 has wrapped, and this year’s show was unlike any CES events in the past due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the lack of a traditional in-person trade show in Las Vegas, the virtual event showcased thousands of announcements from hundreds of companies. This year, with people spending so much time at home, the smart home and security category …

SEOUL, South Korea — IDIS has acquired a controlling stake (44.84%) in KT Powertel, the radio communications subsidiary of telecoms giant KT Corp. Although terms of the transaction with IDIS were not disclosed, the Korean Herald recently reported that KT Corp.’s board of directors’ 44.85% stake in KT Powertel was worth 40.6 billion won ($36.3 million USD). KT Corp. expects …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… It has become apparent over the years that some people don’t understand how gasoline and fire work. How else can you explain all the videos of arsonists accidentally setting themselves on fire? There’s the guy that tried to set a fleet of luxury cars on fire, only to torch himself. Then there’s the guy …

We have finally moved on from the hellscape that was the year 2020. However, there will be lingering effects. COVID-19 will not be forgotten soon thanks to the countless back-to-work protocols and solutions that have been implemented. Another hot topic that has carried over from 2020 is Allied Universal’s deal to acquire G4S Plc for $5.1 billion. Allied had actually …

AUSTIN, Texas — Athena Security announces two major product launches for its smart security camera line up focused on mitigating gun violence and the spread of COVID-19. Athena’s dual gun and temperature detection system utilizes two 384-pixel thermal cameras so one can be in front of the subject and behind the subject, in order to see if there’s a concealed …

Presented in podcast form for the first time ever, SSI‘s annual Commercial Dealer Roundtable presents executives from four Honeywell Integrated Security Dealer companies sharing the trials they endured and opportunities discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as what they expect for 2021. You’ll hear from participants Tyler Blake, COO Midwest Alarm/BCI Integrated Solutions, Melissa Brinkman, CEO Custom Alarm, Dave Chritton …

The old saying what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger was never more on the nose than this grueling past year — in both an individual sense and from a business standpoint. While security dealer and integrator companies have by and large had a better lot than a great deal of other businesses and industries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, few …

The wait for a COVID-19 vaccine is over, and as much of the general public anxiously awaits the opportunity to get the vaccine, hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country are continuing to ramp up efforts to safely receive, secure and administer the vaccines during the first phase of the rollout. While the monstrous and ever-evolving task of executing a …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… The goal of every robber is to get in, get what they came for and get out as soon as possible, all before law enforcement shows up. This suspect in Baltimore did not accomplish that. Body cam footage shows police officers responding to an armed robbery in progress at a CVS. The first officer …

COPPELL, Texas — IDIS America has published an educational eBook — “Understanding Video Tech Requirements for Cannabis Retail and Production” — following its success in the sector over the past two years. The eBook is part of the company’s commitment to support its systems integrator partners secure new growth sectors, according to an announcement. The free resource is said to …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Convergint Technologies announces a new partnership with Dragonfruit AI, an enterprise video AI platform. The partnership is said to further enhance Convergint Technologies‘ service capabilities by providing customers with the ability to leverage existing video infrastructure data to drive innovation across the enterprise. Convergint Technologies’ customers now can activate Dragonfruit AI’s turn-key solution on top of their …