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CHICAGO — This year’s Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly the ASIS Int’l Seminar & Exhibits, attracted more than 550 exhibitors to the Windy City’s sprawling McCormick Place. The range of exhibiting vendors covered a broad swath of disciplines — cybersecurity, manned guarding, unmanned systems, electronic and physical security, among other solutions providers. Because GSX is largely geared toward a corporate …

Often the profitability of a project isn’t determined by the initial installation, but by the number of support calls and truck rolls required after the job is done. Integrators have to deal with recurring network connectivity issues, training infrequent or new local system users, onsite visits for simple troubleshooting or every time credentials need to be updated on a recorder. Cloud-managed …

Many challenges can arise as organizations determine a network strategy in preparation to deploy IP surveillance. Traditional LAN design thinking would often have the customer remove existing infrastructure and install new wiring throughout the environment. This traditional mindset can lead to higher infrastructure costs, longer deployment cycles and significant business disruption for the customer — jeopardizing the project’s return on …

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019 has now come and gone. The show took place last week in Chicago at McCormick Place and saw 20,000 registrants and over 550 and exhibitors. While there weren’t as many new product releases as you would see at ISC West, there were still some notable announcements, especially when it came to security cameras. Whether you …

MUNSTER, Ind. — RS2 Technologies has introduced the addition of the ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management solution (VMS) to its comprehensive line of access control solutions. The ACT365 solution is said to allow RS2 to deliver enhanced value to integrator partners and empowers end customers that look to streamline security and business operations through a Cloud-based, intuitive platform. As a Cloud-based …

MUNSTER, Ind. — RS2 Technologies has introduced the addition of the ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management solution (VMS) to its comprehensive line of access control solutions. The ACT365 solution is said to allow RS2 to deliver enhanced value to integrator partners and empowers end customers that look to streamline security and business operations through a Cloud-based, intuitive platform. As a Cloud-based …

LANGMEIL, Germany — After extensive development processes and testing, Mobotix announces that its portfolio of IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s Cloud-based Stratocast video management system (VMS). Genetec has been one of Mobotix’s most important technology partners for many years, the announcement states. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution …

LANGMEIL, Germany — After extensive development processes and testing, Mobotix announces that its portfolio of IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s Cloud-based Stratocast video management system (VMS). Genetec has been one of Mobotix’s most important technology partners for many years, the announcement states. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution …

Our cities are under constant surveillance. Take a walk down the street and see how far you can go without seeing a surveillance camera aimed at you. The amount of cameras and frequency will depend on which part of the world you are in. It is well-known that China is under heavy surveillance, but how do cities in the United …

Our cities are under constant surveillance. Take a walk down the street and see how far you can go without seeing a surveillance camera aimed at you. The amount of cameras and frequency will depend on which part of the world you are in. It is well-known that China is under heavy surveillance, but how do cities in the United …

DALLAS — Razberi Technologies has extended its Monitor solution with new video health monitoring features. The company leverages its patent-pending deep packet inspection technology to assure security professionals that their cameras are providing secure and reliable audio and video streams, the company says. Razberi Monitor is a health monitoring software that provides enterprise network administrators with a real-time view of …

DALLAS — Razberi Technologies has extended its Monitor solution with new video health monitoring features. The company leverages its patent-pending deep packet inspection technology to assure security professionals that their cameras are providing secure and reliable audio and video streams, the company says. Razberi Monitor is a health monitoring software that provides enterprise network administrators with a real-time view of …

Deep learning is an emerging field currently gaining significant attention in the security industry, especially in the surveillance market. By using powerful algorithms, devices are now capable of understanding and adapting to their environment by storing and analyzing large data sets, all without human intervention. Considered the next Industrial Revolution, the deep learning of artificial intelligence is making technology more efficient …

Deep learning is an emerging field currently gaining significant attention in the security industry, especially in the surveillance market. By using powerful algorithms, devices are now capable of understanding and adapting to their environment by storing and analyzing large data sets, all without human intervention. Considered the next Industrial Revolution, the deep learning of artificial intelligence is making technology more efficient …

Anyone casually familiar with the electronic security industry the past 15-20 years knows video surveillance has been the engine driving the most significant growth and opportunities. From the introduction of digital recording to network cameras to megapixel imaging to video analytics to Cloud-managed services and beyond, this transformative technology has not only rendered superior security solutions but also expanded the scope …

CHICAGO — With dust still settling from the goings on at GSX 2019, presented by ASIS Int’l, let’s spend a bit of time reflecting on this past week. Myself and Web/Senior Editor Steve Karantzoulidis walked the entire show floor at the sprawling McCormick Place throughout the exhibition (Sept. 10-12) to bring you this overview. (Be sure to check out our …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… There are times when the brazenness of criminal suspects really surprises me. Take the botox bandit, for instance, AKA the “soccer mom gone wild.” She uses noisy power tools to rob spas in well-lit shopping plazas — not exactly a covert operation. And what exactly is she stealing? Not cash, but botox. $7,000 worth of …

CHICAGO — Axis Communications announced new innovations for 4K resolution cameras with ultra-high light sensitivity, license plate identification and next generation p/t/z cameras here at Global Security Exchange (GSX). “Solutions must continue to evolve in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the customer,” says Fredrik Nilsson, vice president, Americas, Axis Communications. “We’re proud to introduce new and enhanced cameras taking low …

CHICAGO — Hikvision USA, a leading provider of security hardware equipment and software solutions, is showcasing advanced technology specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) at GSX, here Sept. 9-12. “Deep learning, significant false alarm reduction, fire and temperature detection, and brilliant color images in complete darkness are not the kinds of features normally included in video surveillance technology for SMB …

CHICAGO — March Networks, a global video security and video-based business intelligence provider, introduced new capabilities available in its Searchlight software here at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019. Used by leading banks and retail organizations worldwide to extract information on customer service, merchandising, operations, compliance and more, March Networks Searchlight helps businesses improve performance and profitability, according to the company. Integrating surveillance …