MONTREAL— Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced that its Genetec Clearance digital evidence management system now enables the remote retrieval of video recordings from physical security systems across transit agency sites and fleets to help speed up investigations. The capability is enabled by the integration of Clearance with the Genetec Security …
How Trends in Computer Vision Are Driving the Need for AI Security Cameras
The security market is awash with video. The prevalence of network connectivity, including wireless to remote locations, plus Moore’s Law-style advances in the power and capability of video cameras, not to mention society’s desire to feel safer everywhere, has led to the adoption of billions of security cameras worldwide, generating thousands of petabytes of video data daily. What to make …
Universities, K-12 Schools Announce Security Upgrades for 2023-24 School Year
Colleges, universities and K-12 schools of various sizes are sharing new safety and security improvements made since the start of the new school year. After a student was robbed at gunpoint outside a residence hall and another student was seriously injured in an off-campus shooting, Ohio State University outlined last week the new safety measures being implemented both on campus and in …
Axis Communications Announces Record Revenues
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications, a developer of video surveillance solutions, gathered with top channel partners at its annual Axis Converge & Connect Conference (ACCC) in Kansas City to share key accomplishments. The company points out that a few months ago it released the details behind its enhanced operations and strengthened supply chain which contributed to its historic performance in 2022 and …
The New DICE Gatekeeper Awarded Patent for Reducing Video Alarms to Central Stations
BAY CITY, Mich. — DICE Corporation has been awarded U.S. Patent # 11688273B2 for the Gatekeeper, a digital video alarm monitoring solution that “prevents multiple and unnecessary video alarms from being received by the central station,” according to a company announcement. This “allows operators to focus on true alarms,” the announcement says. The Gatekeeper is a patented technology that reduces …
CERTIFY Health Partners with HID on Collaborative Solution
AUSTIN, Texas—HID, a global manufacturer of identity solutions, and CERTIFY Health, a provider of modernized solutions to optimize patient care and experience, have announced a new collaborative patient engagement and facial recognition solution. The companies state their new offering is designed to evolve healthcare operations and administer elevated patient service at every checkpoint. This integrated biometric platform will make its …
Security Pros Increase Sophistication and Streamline Their Solutions at CEDIA Expo
There are myriad reasons why the smart home and security industries have been converging in recent years, and CEDIA Expo 2023 certainly reflected this growing trend. During the CEDIA Expo, which took place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver Sept. 7-9, manufacturers addressing categories such as smart locks, access control, video surveillance and alarm systems exhibited their latest solutions that enable …
iDter Technology Stops Vandalism and Theft of Trucks, Autos and Construction Equipment
SAN MATEO, Calif. – Theft of autos, catalytic converters, trucks, construction equipment and outdoor assets continues to throttle up as criminals focus on valuable parts and components. Vehicle theft nationwide surpassed 1 million stolen vehicles for the first time since 2008, according to statistics by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Parts were also pinpointed for black market resale: catalytic …
Genetec Earns U.S. Homeland Security SAFETY Act Certification Renewal
MONTRÉAL — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has renewed the SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act certification for Genetec Security Center through 2028. The designation “certifies the unified security platform’s technology that manages and monitors electronic security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and automated license plate reading,” according to the Genetec announcement. The SAFETY Act, part …
BriefCam is LenelS2 Certified
BOSTON—BriefCam, a developer of AI-driven video analytics solutions, has announced its certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) for its interface with the LenelS2 OnGuard Security Management System software. LenelS2 OnGuard users can now centrally receive and review BriefCam video analytics-driven alerts directly in the OnGuard Alarm Viewer. “Interfacing BriefCam’s real-time video analytics into OnGuard enhances our customers’ ability to …
Genetec Integrates its Mission Control and Clearance Solutions
MONTREAL—Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced a new integration between the Genetec Mission Control decision management system, and the Genetec Clearance digital evidence management solution. This integration enables users to move seamlessly from incident response to investigation from within a single interface. “With the integration of Mission Control with …
BCD Names Jim Gross as New CEO and Board Member
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – High Street Capital and the BCD board of directors have appointed Jim Gross as BCD’s new chief executive officer and board member. BCD manufactures hardware for video surveillance infrastructure, acting as the largest Dell OEM in the space, according to the company announcement. Gross’ appointment as CEO and BCD board member “reaffirms BCD’s strategy to provide …
The Axis Experience Center: A Living Laboratory and Showroom Designed to Help Create a Smarter and Safer World
A portfolio of open platform technology solutions this extensive could be overwhelming. Which products should you use or recommend to end customers? What are the best features? How will it fit into existing infrastructure? What products work best together to deliver a comprehensive security solution? To answer questions like these and offer training and support, Axis developed state-of-the-art experience …
Verkada Partners With Convergint to Deliver Smarter, More Secure Buildings
SAN MATEO, Calif. and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Cloud-based enterprise building security and managed services platform Verkada has partnered with service-based systems integrator Convergint, according to a joint announcement. Driven by “a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint’s vast global footprint and Verkada’s best-in-class technology,” the partnership “will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base,” …
Michigan State Implements Security Upgrades After February Mass Shooting
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University (MSU) students will receive emergency alerts via text, email, phone call, appl and voice announcements made over the university’s weather sirens, reports CBS News Detroit. Additionally, the Safe MSU app has information on safety resources, such as police department contact information, safe rides information, a virtual friend walk feature and more. Students and …
Introducing the 2023 Security Solutions Award Winners
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Security Sales & Integration today announces the winners in the ninth annual Security Solutions Awards, a program that highlights how manufacturers’ devices perform in actual deployments in the field. The winners of the 2023 Security Solutions Awards are: Access Control: OmniPoint Fire/Life Safety: Inovonics Intrusion Detection: Navco Security Security Apps: System Surveyor Security Monitoring: Ai-RGUS Specialty: Obsequio …
Axis Communications Expands Its Offerings in Key Categories at GSX 2023
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications will launch its latest innovations during GSX 2023 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas from Sept. 11-13. The new offerings include a compact, lightweight body worn camera; a body worn activation kit for auto-recording in stressful situations; a high-frequency radar device for accurate detection, classification and tracking; and a discreet but powerful …
Luma x20 Series of Products Stands Out in Snap One CEDIA Expo Booth
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—CEDIA Expo 2023 attendees looking to bolster their outdoor installations found everything they could need in the Snap One Booth #1512 during the recently completed trade event, including the company’s Luma x20 series of products. During the show the company displayed its Outdoor Lounge & Bar section that highlighted its Luma cameras, SunBrite TVs, Episode outdoor speakers, and Episode …
Identiv Invites GSX 2023 Attendees to Engage Them With Challenges They Can Solve
Identiv has an eye on the future of the physical security market as it heads into one of the industry’s biggest shows of the year, the Global Security Expo (GSX 2023), which is slated for the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas Sept. 11-13. During that time, Identiv product manager Steven Lewis and his co-workers will be welcoming visitors …
Haivision to Showcase Enterprise Video Wall Technology at GSX 2023
MONTREAL – Haivision, a global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, will showcase Haivision Command 360, an intuitive video wall software platform at Global Security Exchange (GSX) booth 1325 in Dallas from Sept. 11-13. Haivision’s end-to-end video wall solution is powered by Command 360, which “works with purpose-built hardware to give enterprise teams real-time visualization of business-critical …