AUSTIN, Texas — Cloud video surveillance platform Eagle Eye Networks founder and CEO Dean Drako recently won the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Gulf South Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is “the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies,” according to the company announcement. Under Drako’s leadership, Eagle Eye …
Hanwha Vision T Series Solve Common Dome Camera Issues
TEANECK, N.J.—The new T series wall-mount cameras from Hanwha Vision are designed to solve the obstructed-view challenges associated with dome surveillance devices in high overhead mounting positions. The new cameras are said to deliver an “eye-level,” nearly 180-degree panoramic field-of-view (FOV) while capturing 5MP resolution video for accurate people and object identification. The company explains the T series cameras (model TNV-C8011RW) …
TMA Surveillance and Video Verification Committee Welcomes New Co-Chairman
McLEAN, Va. – The Monitoring Association (TMA) recently announced that David Charney, chief customer officer of Stealth Monitoring, has accepted the position of co-chairman of the TMA Surveillance and Video Verification (SVV) Committee. Charney joins seated committee co-chairman Wes Usie of Guardian Alarm Systems. An active member of the SVV Committee, Charney quickly came to recognize the enormous potential of …
Deep Sentinel FlashBang Proactively Deters Criminal Activities
PLEASANTON, Calif.—Deep Sentinel, a security provider with 24/7 live video monitoring by remote guards aided by the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence technology, is set to launch its FlashBang solution. Through the release of this new product Deep Sentinel asserts that businesses will now have the opportunity to fight back against crime with FlashBang being an advancement in deterring criminal activity …
March Networks Enhances Security for 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris
PARIS –– March Networks will play an “important role” in the security setup for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, specifically the Stade Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne and the Vaires-Torcy leisure complex, according to a company announcement. The Stade Nautique, set to host the Olympic rowing and canoe-kayak events, is under the surveillance of March Networks’ intelligent cameras. This system, deployed in partnership with …
Milestone Systems Funds Award-Winning Research Project at University of Aalborg
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The University of Aalborg, Denmark, has been honored for advancements in Harbor Safety Technology through a collaborative project with video technology provider Milestone Systems. Specifically, video technology and synthetic datasets deployed in a Danish harbor were recently awarded the prestigious Danish Spar Nord Foundation Research Award for research into detecting fatal accidents in harbors using artificial intelligence …
Championing Safety: Enhancing Security at the 2024 Olympics with Facial Recognition
Sports hold profound significance in the lives of athletes, nations, and citizens alike, fostering a sense of unity and national pride. Sporting events captivate hearts and minds, showcasing the devotion towards athletic spirit. Related: Behind the Scenes on How Security Officers Will Protect the Paris 2024 Olympics The journey of an athlete — from local competitions to global stages — …
Omnilert Integrates Hanwha Vision Wisenet WAVE VMS into Platform
LEESBURG, Va.—Omnilert, a developer of active shooter solutions, has announced that it has integrated Omnilert Gun Detect with the Hanwha Vision Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS) to provide a complete solution for gun violence and active shooters that can help saves lives in the event a gunman comes onto a customers’ facilities. Wisenet WAVE VMS is a software platform …
How Integrators Can Lean an AI-Powered Approach to Active Shooter Prevention
The threat of active shooting in public places remains a significant concern in our society. Despite a 4% decrease in such incidents from 2022, the latest FBI report highlights a troubling 60% increase in active shooter incidents since 2019. This alarming trend underscores the need for a holistic approach that combines traditional response strategies with cutting-edge technological solutions. Related: Active …
Hanwha Appoints Business Development Manager for Restaurant and Retail Verticals
TEANECK, N.J. – Hanwha Vision recently named Jason Swanson as business development manager for the restaurant and retail vertical markets. The industry veteran “will draw on his extensive store and food service experience to ensure Hanwha solutions address operators’ unique surveillance challenges and requirements for protecting their premises, employees and customers,” according to a company announcement. Swanson’s appointment “continues Hanwha’s commitment to …
London Heathrow Transforms Airport Operations with Security Upgrades
LONDON—Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations to secure people and assets, bringing efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cybersecurity compliance. Related: SECURE Perspectives: Genetec’s Beth Phillips Reflects on Industry Trends, Diversity London …
Madrone Condominium Complex Security Upgrade Yields 33% ROI in Four Months
SAN FRANCISCO — When The Madrone, a trio of high-end, high-rise condominiums in the Mission Bay community, opened in 2012 its minimal security camera system was already a decade behind the technology curve. As the neighborhood changed over the years, it was clear that the system was woefully inadequate to meet the basic safety needs of the residential community. Related: …
How Will Security Integrators Help Enterprises Protect Video Privacy?
In the digital age, society has come to a general understanding of what personal data needs protecting. This includes health records, for example, as well as financial records, browser histories, and students’ grades. Governments have taken a variety of steps to legislate data privacy. In the U.S., decades ago, lawmakers even decided a person’s videotape rental habits were protected. Now …
How Burger King Enhanced Its Security Systems Its Way Across 95 Branches
Burger King is a global chain of fast-food restaurants, founded in 1954 in Miami, Florida. It has since expanded into one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, with thousands of locations spanning across more than 100 countries. The company is known for its commitment to quality ingredients, innovative menu items and iconic marketing campaigns. Related: Top 9 Surveillance Videos of …
Evolon Announces Insites 2.0 Video Surveillance Solution
DALLAS—Evolon Technology, Inc., a developer of intelligent software technology that turns surveillance video into real-time actionable information, has announced the availability of Insites 2.0. The company says its latest major release of its proactive video surveillance and monitoring platform provides users with powerful features and enhancements, and it offers capabilities for mobile applications, web platforms, and edge plugins, while introducing …
Governors in Kansas and Missouri Veto School Gun Detection Funding Legislation
Governors in Missouri and Kansas have vetoed legislation to fund gun-detection video surveillance equipment in schools. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) vetoed the $2.5 million grant proposal on Friday, following Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s (D) veto in May of a similar measure that would have earmarked up to $5 million for gun-detection video surveillance systems. Related: ZeroEyes Secures $53M Series B Funding to …
Exploring the Power of Cloud-Based VSaaS
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the way we approach video security is evolving at an unprecedented rate. As organizations adapt to an increasingly mobile workforce and the demand for flexible, scalable solutions grows, cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) has emerged as a game-changer in the security industry. By harnessing the power of the cloud, VSaaS is revolutionizing how …
AlarMax Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership With Hanwha Vision
PITTSBURGH — AlarMax, a national distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced its distribution partnership with Hanwha Vision, a global provider of intelligent video surveillance systems. Related: AlarMax Announces TRENDnet Networking and Surveillance Distribution Partnership AlarMax dealers nationwide can now choose from Hanwha’s portfolio of surveillance systems and vision solutions, including IP-based cameras and recorders, the WAVE video management system …
Milestone Systems and Arcules Join Forces
BRONDBY, Denmark — Global video technology company Milestone Systems today announces it will merge with cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider Arcules, effective July 1, 2024, bringing the company back into the fold seven years after spinning it off. The merger “brings together Milestone and Arcules’ best-in-class capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics and video surveillance as a service …
LUSD in Laton Implements Modern Surveillance Platform
LATON, Calif. — Laton Unified School District (LUSD) — a K-12 school district — is composed of four schools that serve about 700 students in total. Its campus encompasses a preschool, an elementary school, a middle school and a high school. As is the case for many small districts with limited resources, LUSD was struggling to maintain its aging surveillance …