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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 …

ONTARIO, Canada — Lorex Technology announces its latest product, the Lorex Home Center, a smart, all-in-one home monitoring solution the company says was designed to modernize and simplify the home security experience. The Lorex Home Center features a touchscreen interface that connects with a variety of Lorex wireless products, allowing customers to tailor and expand their security system to meet …

SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is now live on GitHub, an online open source development platform. The repository will help drive the development of ONVIF network interface specifications, according to an announcement. “By having a repository on GitHub, ONVIF is making its interface specification development process more accessible, transparent and …

The current health crisis has forced video security providers to rethink how surveillance can be integrated to become a pragmatic security solution; one that adapts to an organization’s specific needs and transforms into a state-of-the-art system. While societal reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to change, the need to protect communities, infrastructure and valued assets in disparate locations remains crucial. …

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 …

LOS ANGELES — In the 19 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Americans remain willing to pay more for counterterrorism and anti-crime security at public venues, according to a USC study released Wednesday. Since Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have seen significant increases in counterterrorism security in public venues, including more video surveillance cameras, metal detectors, bag checks and security guards. …

SAN ANTONIO — Pro-Vigil, a provider of remote video monitoring and crime deterrence solutions, announces the release of its Social Distancing AI Suite, which is said to enable retailers, manufacturers, schools and other organizations to restore stakeholder trust in the safety of their work environments. Pro-Vigil accomplishes this by using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven video monitoring technology to measure compliance with …

ATLANTA — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces the addition of new solutions to its Healthy Buildings Safety & Security offering that help building owners comply with social distancing and mask guidelines. Using video analytics enabled with deep-learning algorithms, Honeywell Pro-Watch and MAXPRO NVRs and VMS can now use existing cameras to identify if building occupants are complying with guidelines around social …

MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls introduces the latest generation of the Tyco American Dynamics victor/VideoEdge solution. Version 5.6 introduces features such as intelligent person search, area occupancy, new event management hub, 64-bit client and NVR network interface card bonding for increased bandwidth. The new victor/VideoEdge AI features are said to give security operations an advantage over potential threats with shortened response …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America announces that Army and Navy Academy, a college preparatory military boarding school in California, has upgraded its security infrastructure with Hanwha security cameras. Located on a 23-acre beach-front property, the school is home to more than 300 students and employs more than 140 faculty and staff members. When the school began building and renovating …

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Kastle Systems, a leading provider of managed security services to commercial businesses, introduces KastleSafeVideo, a comprehensive remote video platform said to help these facilities maintain security while also reducing operating costs through the application of cutting edge technology. Kastle says its technology, supported by multiple patents in AI-based video surveillance, provides clients with robust video analytics 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 …

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on in the United States, innovative solutions have arisen to mitigate the spread of the virus. One that has garnered a lot of attention toward the security industry is the use of thermal cameras to read human skin temperature. This provides a valuable measurement to determine who may have an elevated temperature. Thermal temperature sensing …

COPPELL, Texas — IDIS announces it is working with systems integrators to identify and secure video projects in post-COVID growth sectors. Key among them are the logistics, education, cannabis sales and production, and residential markets. Integrators affected by project delays or cancellations in their established markets are looking to diversify their customer portfolios, according to the company. A recent analysis …

MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls has expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360° coverage …

Typically the beginning of a new decade signifies a fresh start. Plans are made, hopes are high and ambitions are strong. You can say the 2020s started off with a roar, but not the kind anyone was expecting. We are currently enduring a pandemic that has caused near-mass hysteria, the likes of which we have not seen in modern times. …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Vivotek, a provider of IP surveillance solutions, announces that by upgrading to the VCA package version 6.6 for its MS9321-EHV 20MP 180° panoramic network camera with VAST 2 technology, users are provided VIVOTEK’s Smart VCA package free-of-charge without the need for a license. “Featuring 4 x 5MP CMOS sensors at 30fps at all resolutions, the MS9321-EHV …

August kicked off with one of the most newsworthy weeks the security industry has seen in recent memory. And considering none of it was centered around the COVID-19 pandemic, it was quite refreshing. On Aug. 3, ADT announced it had entered a partnership with Google. That same day, Motorola acquired Pelco for $110M in cash. The following day, Johnson Controls …

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — NAPCO Security Technologies (Nasdaq: NSSC) has released a new option for its iBridge video doorbell: a WiFi plug-in chime accessory. Well-suited for dealers looking to compete with DIY products with a professional-grade offering, the video doorbell connects with true-2-way voice using either the standalone video app, or integrated with iSecure Connected Home & Security System, iBridge Connected Home app …