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SAN FRANCISCO—Abode Systems, a provider of DIY smart security products, has announced its new Abode Edge Camera. The newly announced camera was developed in tandem with Xailient, a provider computer-based AI technologies, and Morse Micro, a Wi-Fi  HaLow silicon vendor. According to the company, the Abode Edge Camera is the first wireless home security camera with AI edge technologies.  “Nearly …

When done right, collaborative efforts among public law enforcement agencies and private security businesses can profoundly impact crime. Case in point: Los Angeles-based Elite Interactive Solutions — a leading video surveillance monitoring and response specialist renowned for its remote guarding offering — has met Southern California’s retail theft challenges with a series of tactical and procedural measures that are paying …

KYIV, Ukraine—Ajax Systems, one of the largest European security systems manufacturer in the world, has announced several new partnerships. The company has collaborated with distributors in the U.S. that include Security Equipment Supply (SES) and Alarm Products Distributors (APD). SES, a prominent low-voltage distributor, notes that it looks forward to adding Ajax products to its distribution portfolio. Ajax and SES …

The video surveillance market is evolving–and growing–in ways never seen before and we’re looking to capture those changes through our annual Deep Dive, slated to be part of the March 2024 issue of Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration, and, of course, on our website. But we can’t do it alone. We need your help in hearing more about …

LAS VEGAS  — Video surveillance technology has become a tool of choice for organizations looking to protect their facilities and staff, with some estimates putting the number of installed surveillance cameras in excess of one billion worldwide. For the majority of these camera installations, the value lies in the recorded video, providing visual evidence of potential incidents – a shoplifter …

MONTRÉAL—The Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Canada, has unified its security operations based on Genetec Security Center,  Sipelia, AutoVu  and Mission Control. With the Genetec platform, the security team at Yorkdale has been able to enhance operational efficiency, better collaborate with local police, and take a more proactive security stance. With more than 2 million square feet of retail space …

PERRY, Iowa — Olson Seed Service LLC provides agricultural consulting and Pioneer Seeds and nutrients to local farmers. The company has a large investment in equipment and supplies that it has stored inside its facility along with agricultural equipment and vehicles parked outside. Theft in rural Iowa has risen 60 percent over the past five years, causing concern for companies …

The numbers have been crunched for this year’s Campus Safety Video Surveillance Survey, and 94% of the 200 K-12 schools/school districts, institutions of higher education, and healthcare facilities that responded have at least one video surveillance system on their campus. These findings are consistent when compared to Campus Safety’s surveys from previous years. Additionally, they are very similar to findings from the National Center for …

CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Highlighting its focus on continuing education and integrator support across every market, smart living solutions provider Snap One (ISE booth #2L130) will offer four training courses over two days at ISE 2024 to help dealers and potential dealers stay up-to-date on the latest products and solutions, ranging from colored lighting and surveillance to remote system management. All four …

Editor’s Note: The views expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, SSI or any other Emerald publication. The tension between public safety and individual privacy is characterized by the constant push and pull between these two important human instincts. This tension is …

As the morning sun rose, a medivac helicopter took off from a hospital’s helipad with a critical patient onboard. The flight crew — a pilot, flight nurse, and paramedic — were all highly skilled and experienced in providing critical care during air transport. Bound for a city, only 30 minutes by air but nearly three hours by ground transportation, every …

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Intellicene, a developer of integrated, intelligent security software platforms, has announced a strategic partnership with Oosto, a provider of Vision AI solutions including facial biometrics. The collaboration supports the integration of Oosto’s advanced facial recognition technology within Intellicene‘s suite of intelligent security software, enhancing Intellicene’s technology offerings to the company’s global customer base. “We’re thrilled to align our business …

TOKYO, Japan – Video surveillance and public safety professional security solutions provider i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic security) has shared its top four predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. Here’s a closer look at each of them and why they could become transformative in the next 12 months: Customizable AI On-Site Learning Ushers in the Next Level of …

PORTLAND, Ore.—Milestone Systems, a provider of video technology, has announced the release of its latest version of its scalable, flexible, data-driven video management software (VMS): XProtect 2023 R3. The update builds on XProtect’s open platform technology with new capabilities that increase operational efficiency, enhance collaboration, and provide tighter system control. Milestone Systems says the 2023 R3 update contains a wide …

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and incident management solutions, has announced Qognify VMS 7.4. Qognify emphasizes the latest version of its enterprise-class video management software (VMS) is designed to give organizations greater operational flexibility and video availability, inside and outside the control room. “Qognify VMS 7.4 is a truly world-class VMS. Our new Web Client responds …

When a customer comes to a security integrator or calls a manufacturer of security products, the thing that the customer is looking for, beyond anything else, is a solution — whether that solution involves access control, video surveillance, remote monitoring or something else that will solve their problem. Integrators and manufacturers who provide these solutions, especially the ones who do …

TOKYO, Japan – The Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities. Like many …

Editor’s Note: The views expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, Security Sales & Integration or any other Emerald publication or property. In 2018, following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida government passed legislation to comprehensively address the epidemic …

Snap One has announced the ClareOne Wireless Security and Smart Home system now features support for Google Nest integration to enable dealers and their customers to combine some of the most popular smart home devices with the simplicity and power of ClareOne. According to Clint Choate, senior director of the security market at Snap One, the ability to integrate Nest products with …

WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada—Dejero, a developer of critical connectivity solutions for high-quality live video and real-time data over IP, has announced that its EnGo 3 and 3s have met the standards for supporting the operation needs of public safety agencies. The company claims that its products are now the only 5G supported mobile video transmitters in the market to be certified …