MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls introduces the Tyco American Dynamics victor Application Servers. The company says these servers are ideal when managing video from VideoEdge NVRs via the victor VMS. Scalable from single-site locations to enterprise-level deployments (SAS and MAS), these servers are available in several form factors with distinct configurations to simplify ordering and installation and come with full service …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Startup Camect, maker of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled home security camera hub with local video storage, is launching a dealer program for installing security professionals. The Camect device unifies the management of compatible security cameras and uses advanced AI technology to provide highly informative alerts in real-time, according to the company. Camect’s AI is said to …

ADT once again finds itself the at the center of attention in SSI‘s most popular stores. This past month it was mainly due to its forthcoming collaboration with Google. Announced back in August, the two companies revealed they were entering into a long-term partnership to “create the next generation of smart home security offerings.” Google also foot $450 million for …

Bosch subsidiary Security & Safety Things (S&ST), along with a roster of industry leaders, highlighted the benefits of an open approach at the inaugural escon 2020 digital Ecosystem Conference, discussing the current successes and future developments of smart cameras and open systems. Held virtually Nov. 10, S&ST also offered a sneak preview of 2021, which included the company’s positioning as …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Black Friday is the most popular shopping day of the entire year. People line up early in the morning, some starting Thanksgiving night, to score deals on electronics, clothing, toys and pretty much every product there is. Of course the COVID-19 pandemic changed that this year, though I would argue for the better. Most …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) has installed surveillance cameras in the parking lots of a student housing complex following an increase in car thefts, including stolen vehicles and break-ins. The cameras were installed in the front and back parking lots at Greyhound Village, a university-affiliated student housing apartment community. In an email sent to Greyhound Village residents, …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America, announces the release of the the Wisenet TNV-8010C 5MP corner mount camera. The new camera features a more compact design and has been specifically designed to make it impossible for a ligature to be tied around it, as well as very difficult for someone to remove it by force, according to the company. Hanwha …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… One of my favorite guilty pleasure movies is Gone in 60 Seconds … the Nicolas Cage version. I’m a huge Nic Cage fan, but that’s a discussion for another time. If you aren’t familiar with the film — to sum it up succinctly — it’s a car heist movie where Cage needs to steal …

DANBURY, Conn. — ComNet, a provider of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has added Razberi Technologies to its products line and will be selling the manufacturer’s wares through its established channels. ComNet’s parent company, ACRE, announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies on Nov. 5. The Razberi product line of intelligent video appliances, automated security software, and health monitoring software …

AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks announces it has earned position number 187 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 26th year. It also lands as the number one provider of video surveillance solutions for the second year in a row. …

ASHBURN, Va.  — Owners and managers of video monitoring centers have generally fared well during the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly half increasing business according to a recent international survey conducted by Calipsa, provider of a Cloud-based false alarm filtering platform. The Calipsa Video Monitoring Report 2020 found 47% of respondents said the pandemic had stimulated business growth, providing an average …

JACKSON, Miss. — There has been no shortage of controversy over the past year or so regarding Ring and its relationship with police departments across the country. It all started last summer when a report was released that said Ring had essentially enlisted law enforcement as salespeople for its video doorbells. The latest hubbub comes from Mississippi’s capital, where the …

COPENHAGAN — Milestone Systems announces the release of XProtect 2020 R3 includes a new level of encryption from Microsoft called Cryptography New Generation (CNG), which is said to adhere to the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection on the market today. XProtect’s new encryption modules include stronger data protection, increased cybersecurity, evidence authenticity and password-protected configuration, according to the …

COPPELL, Texas — IDIS says it is supporting affordable and straightforward return-to-work steps with its new AI Box (DV-2232) for COVID-19. Powered by IDIS Deep Learning Engine and compatible with IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA), the AI Box for COVID-19 is an add-on appliance that’s compatible with existing IDIS network cameras and DirectIP NVRs, eliminating the need for analytics software …

SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, recently hosted its 22nd ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest as a virtual event in support of the continued demand for interoperable solutions. Nearly 50 developers and engineers from 26 ONVIF member companies gathered virtually over two weeks in October and completed nearly 200 hours of testing. Developers …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Cat and dog videos frequently go viral and are some of the most viewed videos on the Internet. However, I think bears are beginning to give them a run for their money. Over the years we’ve seen bears steal a dumpster from a marijuana facility and spend five hours rummaging through a home while the owner was …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America announces that Olymbec, the largest privately owned industrial real estate holder on the East Coast, has chosen Hanwha cameras to help secure its properties and improve rentability. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different States in the US, Olymbec owns more than 30 million square feet of property. As a real …

PHILADELPHIA — Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announces a new Xfinity Home package-theft offering called Self Protection Service, allowing customers to install up to four DIY security cameras and decide between multiple pricing options. Self Protection Service is available to all Xfinity Internet customers with an xFi Gateway and includes xFi and Xfinity Home cameras, along with 24/7 continuous video recording for …

Education and healthcare campuses continue to be big users of security camera systems. That’s according to this year’s Video Surveillance Survey from SSI sister publication Campus Safety. More than nine in 10 (94%) respondents say they have video surveillance solutions installed on their campuses. More than seven in 10 have one video surveillance system, and of those, 27% want to …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… We’ve mentioned before how often police officers catch bizarre moments on their body cams. Just a few weeks ago footage was released of a traffic stop encounter with Borat. This year has also seen an encounter with a goat and an attack by a microwave. The latest body/dashboard cam footage comes courtesy of Seattle. …