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 …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Clumsy Arsonist Sets Self on Fire
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 …
Top 10 Security Stories From January 2021: Allied Makes Waves, IDing Domestic Terrorists
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 …
Athena Security Unveils Occupancy Tracking, Concealed Gun Detection
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 …
Commercial Dealer Roundtable: Rising to the COVID-19 Challenge
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 …
State of Commercial Security 2021: Handling, Healing & Hopefulness Post-COVID
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 …
Physical Security’s Role in Securing COVID-19 Vaccines in Hospitals
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 …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Cops Interrupt Robbery at CVS
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 …
IDIS Releases eBook to Help Integrators Enter Cannabis Market
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 …
Convergint Technologies, Dragonfruit AI Partner to Drive Business Intelligence
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 …
State of Residential Security 2021: Reasons for Optimism, New Opportunities & More
For more than a decade, residential security dealers have gotten hammered on multiple fronts. Those hits include the recession and construction bubble burst, consolidation, explosion of do-it-yourself devices and competitors, encroachment by large utility and cable companies, and drawing the interests of Big Tech like Amazon, Google and Apple. All that, and yet perhaps the greatest disrupter of them all …
Interface Security Partners With Video Analytics Specialist Ignite Prism
EARTH CITY, Mo. — Interface Security Systems, a leading managed services provider, announces it has entered into a strategic partnership with Ignite Prism, a developer of Cloud-based business intelligence solutions. As part of this partnership, Interface will have exclusive rights to Ignite Prism’s video analytics technology in North America. With the Ignite Prism video analytics solution, retailers or any consumer-facing …
Paxton to Combine Access Control, Video Management Into Single Platform With Paxton10
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Paxton announces it will launch Paxton10, what it dubs as its most powerful system yet, on Feb. 1. Paxton10 combines next generation access control and video management on a single platform with free Bluetooth smart credentials (zero license fees), remote management functionality, license free software and, for the first time, Paxton10 cameras. The launch follows a period of …
Vivotek Launches License Plate Recognition Camera Kit Solution
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Vivotek, a global provider of IP surveillance solutions, announces the launch and availability of the new IP9165-LPR (Street) license plate recognition kit. With the adoption of snap-in corresponding IR LEDs and a built-in headlight filter, Vivotek says the standalone street monitoring camera system delivers the best results for license plate recognition in both the highest levels of …
Examining the Complexities of License Plate Camera Technologies
License plate recognition (LPR) technology is by no means the new kid on the block in 2021. However, as LPR technology has advanced the past 36 months, there has been an increased focus in the integrated security industry on how this technology can complement existing access control, surveillance and intrusion detection systems. LPR technology is also beginning to be utilized …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Murder Suspect Escapes During Drive-Thru Stop
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… We’ve seen multiple instances of suspects fleeing a courtroom. Those have involved the suspects literally jumping off a balcony and being chased by a judge. This week, the suspect didn’t even make it to the courtroom. Surveillance video from Gary, Ind. shows a murder suspect escaping from police custody. The police vehicle stops at …
LenelS2 Releases OnGuard Security Management System Version 8.0
PITTSFORD, N.Y — LenelS2 announces the release of the OnGuard security management system version 8.0. The company says the solution empowers security teams with enhanced situational awareness through unified views of the security environment, as well as powerful visualization for data-based insights. Version 8.0 provides major updates including integration with the Magic Monitor unified client, rich interactive maps, a new modern …
Rhombus Adds Mask Detection to Smart Security Cameras
SACRAMENTO — Rhombus Systems, a provider of Cloud-based video security and IoT sensor technology, announces the release of smart security cameras with integrated mask detection to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and enable safer reopening of businesses during the pandemic. “COVID-19 has affected the economy and how organizations operate in today’s world,” says Garrett Larsson, CEO and co-founder of …
U.S. Capitol Attack: IDing Domestic Terrorists Using Facial Recognition and Video Surveillance
Thomas Carnevale is CEO of Aurora, Ill.-based Umbrella Technologies, a commercial security consulting and integration firm. In the following article, he provides his perspective on how video surveillance and facial recognition will be used to identify individuals involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. As of Thursday (Jan. 7), the primary footage that has aired on the …
Hanwha Releases New Body Temperature Detection Camera
TEANECK, N.J. .— Hanwha Techwin announces the expansion of its line of public health surveillance technologies with the new Wisenet TNM-3620TDY body temperature detection camera. The multipurpose device combines artificial intelligence (AI) with a dual-sensor design to monitor facility entrances and identify potential health risks. The TNM-3620TDY offers two detection modes to discreetly scan people entering a facility. When used …