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April is an extremely busy month for the security industry. The home-month of ISC West, everyone wants to make sure their new products are finished and major deals are ready to be announced. Every year, SSI puts together a number of compilations to prepare attendees for “the largest security trade show in the U.S.” You’ll also find post-show slideshows of the latest …

OLDSMAR, Fla. — PlateSmart Technologies announces the integration of its ARES automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) software with network cameras manufactured by IP surveillance solution provider Vivotek. PlateSmart, based here, says its ALPR software can be seamlessly integrated with virtually any camera or video management system (VMS). “Vivotek’s focus on perimeter security and traffic monitoring really made our partnership a …

AUSTIN, Texas — Pivot3, a leading provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, announces its strategy for delivering solutions optimized for mission-critical use cases where advanced analytics are required to provide security, operational efficiency, insight and agility. Pivot3 will extend its relationships with leading technology partners including NVIDIA, Milestone, BriefCam and Agent Vi, and integrate them with Pivot3’s hyper-converged platform to reduce deployment risk, …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Like I mentioned last week, there are fewer thing more frightening than being the victim of a home intrusion, especially when it’s an armed person and not a robot vacuum cleaner. A security camera in a home in Idaho shows a woman relaxing on the couch when an intruder suddenly bursts in. The suspect …

Most security integration companies are known for their technical ability to sift through the thousands of equipment choices from various manufacturers to pull together the best technology solution for the specific application need of their client. But it is rare to find an integration firm whose entire business model is built around a technology stack of its own creation. Such is …

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) in San Leandro, Calif., is protecting more than 9,000 students with a new IP-based video surveillance system designed and installed by Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a leading media technology and engineering firm. The system provides video support for the 13 schools in the district, as well as offices, a community center, …

WESTFORD, Mass. — Johnson Controls’ latest addition to its Illustra Pro family is the Illustra Pro Gen3 mini-dome, featuring smart wide dynamic range (WDR) that is said to optimize video quality while minimizing configuration time. The Pro mini-dome is available in a complete range of image resolutions and lens options, making it well-suited for a wide variety of deployments in both …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Viakoo, a provider of service assurance and IoT applications management solutions for physical security systems, and systems integrator Convergint Technologies announce they have signed a Platinum Partnership agreement. As a Viakoo Platinum Partner, the integrator’s customers will now benefit from industry-leading technology, preferential pricing and enhanced support, according to the announcement. “Convergint is well-known for offering …

Editor’s note: SSI sister publication Campus Safety‘s 2019 Video Surveillance Survey asked campus security professionals questions about their surveillance systems and what types of challenges they face securing their campus. Security professionals should use this information to tailor their offerings in the education and hospital verticals. Previous studies conducted by Campus Safety magazine have found that video surveillance systems are extremely popular security solutions …

ATLANTA — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces an integration with Intel that will enable new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its MAXPRO connected security platform. The new security platform, which will support MAXPRO network video recorders (NVR) and video management systems (VMS), will incorporate Intel Vision products that enable advanced analytics, deep learning and facial recognition capabilities, according to the company. “Ensuring the security …

NAPLES, Fla. — DIY video surveillance equipment manufacturer Night Owl, based here, has been granted an injunction against a Chinese firm that the company alleges has been selling counterfeit products with its trade and design marks. According to a April 10 U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Fort Myers Division filing, Night Owl petitioned the court for …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… There is nothing more frightening than an intruder in your home. A million thoughts probably go through your head. “What do they want?” “Are they armed?” “Do they know I’m home?” If you have the ability to call 911, it should be one of the first things you do. However, you should also be …

One of the most exciting aspects of a trade show is the reveal of new products. However, with so many exhibitors at major shows such as ISC West, it’s understandable if you miss a few. But never fear, SSI is here! The slideshow below contains an assortment of surveillance cameras that were revealed at ISC West 2019. Models range from mini-domes, …

TAMPA, Fla. — SureView Systems, a provider of physical security software, has partnered with Axis Communications to integrate the new Axis Guardian platform with its Immix software suite (CS, CC, Guard Force). Axis Guardian is a Cloud-based surveillance service platform that is tailored to the needs of alarm monitoring providers, according to an announcement. The platform allows for the expansion …

CE Pro’s Julie Jacobson couldn’t really put a finger on big residential security or home automation themes at ISC West 2019.

LAS VEGAS — At its first ISC West since becoming Arecont Vision Costar, the company shared a rebranded booth along with two of its sister companies, Cohu and Costar Video. The Arecont booth also featured a handful of new cameras, including two new Omni models. The SurroundVideo Omni SX was revealed as the newest member of the MegaIP series. The Omni SX …

LAS VEGAS — Hikvision got a jump on this year’s ISC West by holding a private, roundtable-style press conference adjacent to the show floor just as the expo was getting under way April 10. It featured several of the company’s North American executives and a handful of invited electronic security industry publication editors. Four of Hikvision’s representatives updated the media …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Back in my day, the roller rink on a Friday night used to be a fun time. My school would organize a skating night a few times throughout the school year and we would have the whole rink to ourselves. Unfortunately for a group of kids in Arizona, their night was ruined after a …

LAS VEGAS — Just like that, another ISC West is in the books. The country’s largest security industry trade show had something for everybody: robotics, public safety, home technology and of course, physical security. In addition to the usual new product releases, there was also plenty of talk about AI and the Cloud, as well as a handful of companies moving …

ISC West 2019 is being held April 9-12 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Ahead of this year’s show, SSI reached out to Tyco Access Control and Video Solution General Manager Eli Gorovici, to find out what the company will be showcasing at ISC West. What is the top product or offering your company is showing off at ISCW …