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SAN MATEO, Calif.—iDter’s intelligent Niō Guardian deterrence solution now features Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) output for easy integration of video streams into multi-vendor Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS). The company claims the combination of iDter’ support for RTSP output with previously announced Niō Guardians powered by PoE++ opens new opportunities for security dealers to easily …

A layperson with no prior knowledge entering ISC West — the industry’s largest and most influential trade show — might take a look around and assume they entered a camera or surveillance expo. That is how dominant a force video has become in an event — and for the technology and business of security — that not so long ago …

TEL AVIV — SecuriThings announces the launch of a managed service platform for the physical security space that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to manage, visualize and maintain customer environments from a single pane of glass. This new offering joins SecuriThings’ Enterprise solution, said to be used by some of the world’s largest enterprises across different industries. A company release …

ST. PAUL, MN, February 6, 2023— YourSix Inc. is partnering with Acadian Monitoring Services to bring a true device-to-cloud physical security solution to their dealers. Combining the YourSixOS platform with Acadian’s world-class central station team allows their customers and partners to fully benefit from the shift to cloud and video monitoring. “We’re thrilled to expand our offerings with the help …

The residential security industry has gained millions of households due to the explosion of DIY offerings and COVID-19. While in 2022 the home security system adoption slowed, the rebound of professional installation since 2020 has still generated robust revenue growth, according to a recent research survey. This Parks Associates Research Report, “5 Top Residential Security Trends to Watch in 2023,” …

Boston-based cloud storage company Wasabi Technologies has introduced Wasabi Surveillance Cloud, a solution that enables organizations to offload video surveillance footage from their local storage environment directly to the cloud without ever running out of capacity. This ‘bottomless’ approach to video storage is vital for the surveillance industry that is currently struggling to manage enormous amounts of video in high …

PSA Network, a consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of Cloud Collect to its lineup of technology partners. Cloud Collect simplifies the process for security systems integrators and end-users to embrace the cloud via a hybrid on-premise and cloud model for video surveillance. “Cloud Collect is an exciting addition to our network of partners,” says Matt Barnette, …

CORK, Ireland — Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) reported its first quarter 2023 revenues rose 4% to $6.01 billion, while the company’s organic growth was up 9%. Total EBITDA was $792 million with net income at $118 million for the quarter. The results were in line with the high end of the company’s expectations and looking ahead, the company has a …

TOYKO—At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037 i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global manufacturer of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will add AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of edge-based AI analytics applications. i-PRO boasts that its new AI-based technology is the first AI-based analytic application that provides easy on-site learning of a scene. When anomalies occur …

BARCELONA, SPAIN—Snap One has announced the international availability of the ClareVision Color At Night series of IP surveillance cameras. Snap One points out the new ClareVision products leverage wider apertures, Sony Starvis sensors and integrated LED lighting to deliver improved nighttime performance and visibility. “After a successful U.S. launch in early 2022, we are now expanding our ClareVision Color At …

Snap One (Nasdaq: SNPO) has announced that its new Luma x20 family of surveillance products is now available to Partners online and at Snap One Partner Stores. Previewed at CEDIA 2022, the x20 family features products that are fully NDAA-compliant, deliver the latest AI-powered security features and provide customers greater peace of mind while simplifying installation and long-term maintenance through …

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — i-PRO Americas, a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has announced that it has moved its manufacturing center to Japan. Previously located in Cambodia, the new manufacturing facility will be located close to i-PRO’s Research and Development hub in Fukuoka, Japan. By moving its manufacturing center to Japan, i-PRO’s engineering and …

IRVINE, Calif.—Arcules, a provider of secure, scalable multi-site video management solutions-as-a-service, has announced that its newly released Forensic Video Search will be a standard feature in its cloud-video service at no additional charge. Forensic Video Search was originally announced in late 2022, and the company states the feature is designed to seamlessly manage and analyze vast amounts of information generated …

COPPELL, Texas—IDIS, a South Korean-based video technology manufacturer, has launched an easy-to-deploy range of Edge AI cameras that incorporate its Deep Learning Engine technologies. The company explains the new cameras build on its focus on extending the scalable use of its self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine to meet security, safety, and operational needs with AI-powered appliances, servers, and software to …

SAN RAMON, Calif. – ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) will jointly host “The State of the Standards,” a webinar at 10-11 am E.T. Jan. 26 to discuss the current and future outlook and market impact of technology standards on the evolving security technology industry. Peter Boriskin, chair of …

COPPELL, Texas—IDIS, a global manufacturer of South Korean-made video technologies, has bolstered its range of video solutions with the launch of a new 8-channel DP-DE2108 HD encoder. Following through with its strategy of focusing on customer needs, the newly announced HD encoder from IDIS is said to digitize various brands of analog camera signals to provide high levels of HD …

LAS VEGAS—At CES 2023 Ring announced a range of new products, features and experiences for homeowners and dealers. Supporting its CES announcements Amazon’s Ring brand published an About Amazon CES blog post that summarizes the news and showcases the company’s vision for ambient intelligence inside and outside of the home. Highlights include: Ring Car Cam Ring Car Cam extends the power of Ring’s technology …

HOLLY HILL, Fla.—MetraAV is updating its company name to Ethereal as part of an effort to reconnect with its roots. The company explains that originally it was conceived as Ethereal Home Theater in 2001. Its parent company, Metra Electronics, has been in business for more than 75 years and it has extensive roots in the car audio connectivity industry and …

Particularly in light of pandemic, supply chain, inflation and labor challenges, most physical security practitioners are pleased if not relieved by how their business played out during 2022. However, the fact that most of those issues remain unresolved and there is increasing uncertainty where the economy is concerned has made the term cautiously optimistic more widely shared than perhaps ever …

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain shortages, the security industry (and the whole world at large) has had a rough couple of years. Lingering supply issues aside, 2022 saw the industry return to something closer to normal thanks to the return of in-person events and increased interest in security technologies. If there’s anything to glean from the top stories …