Tennessee Health Science Center Gets $30M Security Upgrade

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With nearly 140 academic medical centers across the United States, administrators are constantly tasked with finding persuasive and innovative ways to entice the brightest minds to choose their facility for their studies. One of those facilities is the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), established in 1911 and located in the heart of Memphis’ Medical District. UTHSC houses …

SSI Names 2019 Security Solutions Awards Winners at GSX

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CHICAGO — Security Sales & Integration announced the winners of its 5th Annual Security Solutions Awards program during Global Security Exchange (GSX). This is not a standard product awards program but rather something even more important to security professionals and their customers — it’s a measure of how manufacturers’ devices perform in actual deployments in the field. “Manufacturers claim their products are the ‘best,’ ‘first …

GSX 2019: Arecont Vision Unveils ConteraIP Fisheye Dome, More

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CHICAGO — Arecont Vision Costar, a leader in network-based video surveillance solutions, released several surveillance cameras here at GSX. The new models are all part of Arecont‘s Total Video Solution, which combines advanced megapixel cameras, video management system and video recorders in a cyber-secure, Cloud-managed offering, according to the company. The latest models of the Total Video Solution are the ConteraIP outdoor dome …

Hanwha to Unveil New Line of AI Cameras at GSX 2019

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TEANECK, N.J. —  Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, will announce its new line of AI cameras at GSX 2019, taking place Sept. 8-12 in Chicago. Hanwha says the new cameras recognize humans versus vehicles, faces, license plates and more, greatly enhancing the accuracy of video analytics over previous generations. The PNO-A9081 series features …

How AI-Enabled Video Surveillance Hard Drives Resolve Big Data Complexities

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Never before in history have organizations relied so heavily on data. From basic problem solving to advanced safety precautions, this growing dependence has magnified both the complexity and importance of our IT architecture. Businesses today are, by necessity, becoming data-driven enterprises. In the video surveillance sector specifically, an unprecedented amount of data is being analyzed, and all signs point to …

Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: ‘World’s Chillest Man’ Lights Cigarette During Armed Robbery

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In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… I’ve been fortunate enough to have never been a victim of an armed robbery (knock on wood), but if I ever were, I don’t think I would be able to stay as calm as Tony Tovar. Tovar was minding his own business at his favorite bar, Behrmann’s Tavern in St. Louis, when suddenly a man …

Genetec Integrates Bosch, Mobotix, Euklis Cameras With Its Cloud-Based VMS

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MONTRÉAL — Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, announces that Stratocast, its Cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS), powered by the Microsoft Azure Cloud-computing platform, now supports new camera models from Bosch, Mobotix and Euklis. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution without the …

Avigilon Releases New Value Camera Line, HD Video Appliance

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VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada — Avigilon Corp., a Motorola Solutions company, announces the launch of its Avigilon H5SL camera line. The H5SL camera is simple and intuitive to install, with a modular design that easily snaps into a variety of base options, helping users to get up and running in minutes, according to the company. End-users can choose from various lens types, including …

DoorBird Launches Its First Indoor Station for IP Door Intercom

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SAN FRANCISCO — Bird Home Automation, a global leader in IP video intercom technology, has released the first indoor station for its DoorBird door intercom product line. The A1101 indoor station displays a live video feed from the DoorBird door station and provides two-way audio communication with visitors. With a customizable high-resolution touchscreen display and hard keys for commonly used functions, DoorBird …

Arkansas AG Moved to Send Letter to Alarm Companies After Mass Complaints

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — There are certain things you know you are always going to get when the summer roles around. There’s nice weather, trips to the beach, cookouts… and door-knockers. The increase of door-knockers also comes with an increase in complaints. The latest controversy involves the state of Arkansas and an alarming number of complaints received by Arkansas Attorney General …

How LIDAR Can Power the Next Generation of Anonymized Security Solutions

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Most of today’s security and monitoring systems have been designed around camera technology which has its inherent benefits and drawbacks. But the public is becoming increasingly worried about how some newer camera-based technologies like facial recognition are being used for surveillance. As companies look to adopt the latest security technologies to keep people safe, privacy needs to be a key …

Honeywell at GSX 2019: New Suite of Video Cameras Strengthen Building Safety

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GSX 2019 is being held Sept. 8-12 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Ahead of this year’s show, SSI reached out to Tim Baker, Honeywell Building Technologies, director of marketing, commercial security, to find out what the company will be showcasing at GSX. What is the top product or offering you are showing off at GSX 2019, and what makes it …

Bosch to Lift Curtain on 50+ Video Products at GSX 2019

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FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Bosch will introduce a substantial expansion of its video portfolio at GSX 2019, including more than 50 new products. These include fixed and moving security cameras, plus recording and management solutions. The company says it now offers intelligent video solutions for all segments of the security market — from those that need simple, cost-effective surveillance to those that demand …

How Pairing Thermal Cameras and Radar Enhances Perimeter Protection

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Redundant systems provide backup for main components or resources in scenarios where they may fail or underperform. If one component of a system malfunctions, another can ideally come to the rescue, keeping the performance of the overall system at a prime operational level. When safeguarding mission critical sites, two technologies that security integrators are increasingly using to provide redundancy are …

Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Police Encounter Deer at Burglary Call

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In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… The security industry is no stranger to false or “nuisance” alarms. The same can be said for law enforcement. Whether they are dispatched for an alarm or due to a concerned neighbor, police officers experience almost everything imaginable. I mean, we’ve seen police respond to a home intruder that turned out to be a …

Top 10 Security Stories From August 2019: SimpliSafe Hack, Jailed Installer & More

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Headlines in August featured some troublesome news for the security industry. This is an industry that is entrusted by its customers to keep them safe. However, we’ve seen a number of issues arise when it comes to safety and privacy. A YouTuber revealed earlier this month how easy it is to bypass SimpliSafe contact sensors by using a $2 wireless …

Vicon Releases Integrated Thermal Sensor Cameras

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Vicon Industries, a designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and cameras, introduces its integrated thermal camera sensor solution. Vicon says new series of high-powered thermal sensor cameras seamlessly integrate with its high-speed SN683D p/t/z dome camera to detect, identify and track intruders using thermal detection, and is combined with targeted surveillance from the p/t/z for …

People-Screening Equipment Sales Rise as Threats Intensify, IHS Reports

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LONDON — Revenue from global sales of equipment used to screen people for explosives, weapons and contraband is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% over the 2018-2023 forecast period, according to IHS Markit. Several emerging technologies, including millimeter and terahertz waves, have entered the commercial space, helping to address challenges to passenger screening at …

Johnson Controls Announces New exacqVision Monitoring Station, Percolata Intergration

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MILWAUKEE —Johnson Controls introduces the new exacqVision C-Series, which is said to take the guesswork out of sourcing a system for a live video monitoring station. The C-Series supports 16-32 video streams at full HD and ensures smooth playback during live monitoring or search, according to the company. The C-Series offers three options — Standard, Pro and Pro Plus — each with …