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Integrators are all about establishing value. The value of technology for the end customer, ROI for decision-makers and partnership to their manufacturer partners. Integrators essentially accomplish this value-driven approach by constantly looking for ways to innovate and establish their business to be more risk resilient — and to provide the same kind of resilience to their customers by delivering a …

Some of the stuff caught by surveillance cameras really is incredible. While the primary role of surveillance cameras is for security purposes, they also catch heartwarming stories, surprising feats of strength and countless moments that you wouldn’t believe if they weren’t caught on camera. SSI‘s top surveillance videos of the week is proof. Every Friday, we compile the most ridiculous, bizarre …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has delivered its top five key trend predictions for the security industry in 2021. They include: artificial intelligence (AI) moving to the edge, open platforms, Cloud, cybersecurity and privacy. 1) AI is moving to the edge Increased computing power along with improved AI algorithms are …

TYSONS, Va. — Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) announces it has expanded its lineup of smart home security solutions with a next-generation video doorbell. Available now, the Alarm.com video doorbell features advanced video analytics that quickly and accurately detect outside visitors and automatically trigger mobile notifications, according to the company. To help reduce health risks, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alarm.com says …

This is typically the issue I devote my column to recapping the top news stories that shaped the security industry year, but there was nothing typical about 2020. Twelve months ago we were eager to embrace the dawn of a new decade, and there were 15 top trends I identified that to varying extents are still relevant. Some have been …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… December is one of the most joyous times of the year thanks to its numerous holidays. It’s especially joyous this year as we can finally say goodbye to the mess that has been 2020. Unfortunately, there are some real-life “grinches” out there as you will see in this week’s compilation. The most notable comes …

It is news to no one that the healthcare industry has faced significant challenges this year. The global COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on resources at hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout the world, many of which lacked the technology or resources to effectively care for patients while restricting the spread of the disease. As a result, there has …

Many of today’s new high-rise multidwelling buildings are designed as micro communities within the larger cities they reside — meaning they require the latest technologies throughout. This often includes integrated access control, intrusion detection, fire/life safety, video surveillance and building automation for the overall structure and smart home technologies for the individual units. Case study in point is the 56-story …

SHEFFIELD, U.K. — Synectics, a global provider of integrated security and surveillance systems, announces the latest release of its Synergy software platform. The company says new features such as enhanced mapping, system configuration and edge recording mean that customers can save time, money and resources while enhancing their safety and security operations. Combined with integrations to video analytics technologies, and …

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Pivot3, a leading provider of intelligent hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions for mission-critical video, announces the addition of HCI appliances to the Pivot3 HCI portfolio purpose-built for running and utilizing intelligent video analytics at scale. In conjunction with these new solutions, Pivot3 says it has also developed a reference architecture for deploying industry leading video content analytics platform …

For today’s systems integrator (SI), the ability to offer a complete security portfolio can be a key differentiator. While SIs have been able to support video management and access control for years, adding automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) solutions was generally considered more difficult. This is because, traditionally, ALPR sales were a specialized area that required more technical training and …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Considering the way 2020 has gone, all delivery drivers are heroes in my eyes. However, this one FedEx driver went above and beyond his normal delivery duties. Surveillance video from a home in Los Angeles shows what happened when a FedEx driver noticed smoke coming from a the side of a house on his …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America announces a new ultra-high-resolution fisheye camera with 12MP sensors. The new XNF-9010RV is equipped with Wisenet 7, Hanwha Techwin’s proprietary chipset, which is said to offer superb quality images, extreme WDR, noise reduction, onboard dewarping and enhanced cybersecurity features. The XNF-9010RV fisheye camera can provide 360° monitoring with a single camera and stereographic lens, …

SEATTLE — Wyze, which has quickly become known for its affordable DIY security cameras, is the latest DIY provider to offer a pro monitoring option. The Wyze Home Monitoring solution consists of professional monitoring powered by Noonlight and a TMA 5-Diamond certified monitoring company that routes vital information to 911 dispatchers, according to the company. The solution also includes contact …

You know the drill; hit the trade show aisles, shoot the breeze at your local distributor, visit your favorite vendors to see new products demoed or to participate in focus groups, compare notes on the latest technologies with industry friends and colleagues at security conferences. Such has long been the routine for security dealers and integrators to keep up with, …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Most people would do anything for their dogs, and this guy in Florida is no exception. Video shows a man emerge from a body of water with a gator in his hands. In the gator’s mouth? The man’s puppy. The man then sits on the gator and pries open its mouth with his bare …

IRVINE, Calif. — Dahua Technology is rolling out several new video security solutions the company says are built around new technology for its North America market, including hybrid thermal cameras, multisensor cameras, panoramic fisheye cameras, penta-brid recorders, as well as license plate recognition cameras. Included in the new offerings are a number of cameras in Dahua’s WizSense (pronounced “Wise Sense”) …

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corp. of America announces the availability of a new thermal camera solution aimed at helping organizations maintain the health and safety of those entering their facilities. This solution combines Mobotix M16/S16 cameras with the functionality of a new plug-in from Panasonic i-PRO’s Video Insight video management systems (VMS) to automatically detect when …

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Continuum is a two-tower 38-story resort-style oceanfront condominium, located on the southern-most tip of Miami Beach in South Florida. Set on twelve acres of manicured grass, with three clay tennis courts, two pools and an outdoor restaurant, property prices range from $1.5 to $35 million. When it comes to security, the development wanted to ensure it …

In 2016, a display partner of Coffman Media came to the Ohio-based digital signage integration company to ask for help with a content management system and the installation of digital signage solutions at a particular location. Since that’s right in the company’s wheelhouse, chief operating officer Jason Ault and the firm got right to work, opening the door to a new …