The one constant is change. Security, though an old term, continues to evolve and as does what it means. Our industry is on the precipice of being able to progress in a way never seen. Technology and innovation are outpacing our wildest ideas. One of the foundations of our industry’s value proposition is to dispatch police and emergency services in …

COPENHAGEN — Milestone Systems is calling on innovators to take part in the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest “to help us create  technology that will make the world a better place,” the company states in an announcement.  The contest is billed as a unique opportunity for coders, developers, individuals and organizations to discover new applications and capabilities that that can “plug …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, there are certain people you should never imitate, for example, first responders. In a strange incident that occurred in New Mexico, an 18-year-old was arrested for impersonating a police officer. Body cam footage shows an officer pull over to assist what looks like …

Wireless video offers important advantages for installing security contractors looking to implement surveillance in challenging situations such as multibuilding campuses or large areas like industrial sites or shopping malls. Projects such as these typically require many cameras to be installed, some in specific areas to guard major assets or entry points, and distances to the nearest switch can be hundreds …

Ring has been on the hot seat ever since a report emerged in July that revealed the company essentially enlisted police departments as salespeople for its video doorbells. The latest development to come out of that partnership is the revelation that Ring considered building a tool that would make 911 calls automatically activate its video doorbells. According to emails obtained by …

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Arteco Global announces it will be exhibiting at the Cannabis Business Conference, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center Oct. 8-9. As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so too does its need for proper security solutions.  The industry is expected to reach a revenue of $65 billion dollars by 2023, 90% registered in the USA only. Arteco has …

The outdoor wireless bridge basically allows accessibility to the network to IP Surveillance Camera that are at a remote location. EnGenius outdoor wireless bridge extend the wireless network in locations where cabling is not practical and eliminating the expense of cable runs. EnGenius EnStationAC Kit and EnStation5-AC Kit are pre-paired and pre-configured, so set-up is quick and simple. It requires …

If you are a frequent shopper on Amazon, you are likely familiar with the “Amazon’s Choice” label that appears next to certain products. Nowhere on the site is it explicitly explained what exactly that means. It would probably be safe assume that the label is only applied to products of reasonable quality, right? In general, the label appears on certain …

TAMPA, Fla. — Geutebrück, a provider of video security solutions, announces that BriefCam now integrates with its enterprise-class video management system (VMS), allowing for additional options in analytics. The comprehensive video content analytics platform utilizes the extracted and aggregated video metadata such as men, women, children, facial recognition, appearance similarity, vehicles, background changes, size, color, speed, path, direction and dwell …

FORT MILL, S.C. — Newly released results from a survey commissioned by Safety.com reveal the types of home security products and services preferred by consumers, as well as their motivations behind buying protection for their home and family. The website commissioned YouGov to conduct the National Home Security Survey for 2019, with 3,001 adult participants queried from across the United …

The steady growth of home automation has created new security expectations among small business owners, who want the same exciting, innovative and efficient solutions for their businesses as they do for their homes. We’ve talked to customers who have become accustomed to using mobile apps for their home solutions, and yet when they’re ready to secure their small business, they’re still …

In recent years the advent of video analytics has made a significant difference not only from a security performance perspective, but also where it comes to a security integrator’s earning potential. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons for this is the enormous potential for Big Data processing combined with the removal of the human element. “Imagine purchasing a medical research book …

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — It’s not all about helping protect people’s lives and properties for wholesale monitoring provider NMC. You can include ensuring the wellbeing of seafaring turtles too. One of the Cayman Islands’ busiest turtle nesting beaches has been put under around-the-clock video surveillance using NMC’s Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring advanced analytics to deter poaching and provide information aiding …

It’s probably no surprise what this month’s top story is. When Interlogix announced it would “wind down” by the end of the year, integrators across the country suddenly had to find a new panel manufacturer. The announcement came despite the fact the UTC-owned company made several big announcements earlier in the year, including the return of the Security Pro dealer …

LILLINGTON, N.C. — Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has released the results of a recent survey regarding the risks and security threats associated with tailgating. A majority of the respondents, made up of security professionals, believe that tailgating remains a critical threat and does not seem to be abating, according to the company. More …

The truth is we are now living in an on-demand world. Need a ride? Order an Uber. Hungry but don’t have any food in the house? Use GrubHub. Anything we want, we can have it almost instantly. These types of services have been made possible by rapid advancements in technology over the past decade. We rely on our mobile phones now …

CHICAGO — Global Security Exchange 2019 has now come and gone. However, before we begin to look towards the security industry’s next big show, ISC West, you should make sure you didn’t miss out on any of the new products released at GSX. Senior Editor Rodney Bosch and myself browsed the 550 plus-strong exhibitor-packed show floor in search of the latest …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — IntelliVision Technologies Corp., a subsidiary of Nortek Security & Control and provider of AI and deep learning video and audio analytics software for smart cameras, announces the latest release of its deep learning-based audio analytics library for smart cameras and other devices. IntelliVision says its audio analytics library can recognize and classify: Smoke/fire alarms Glass breaking Loud, …

During the Cold War, the U.S. intelligence community uncovered an interesting way to detect enemy troop movements in the former Soviet Union. They watched the water flow. By observing the amount and flow of water, our intelligence services could uncover the approximate number of combatants and direction of troop movement. Simple but effective. Could a security dealer or integrator have …

REDMOND, Wash. — Aiphone, a manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has introduced several system enhancements for its JO Series video intercom aimed at homeowners and small businesses. Updates include the ability to add a second door station and a new multi app-compatible master station. Performance enhancements to other existing Aiphone systems were also added, according to the company. The new JOW-2D …