ORLANDO — At Total Tech Summit 2022, Jason Knott, chief content officer for Emerald’s connected brands, announced the winners of the IoT/Connected Product Awards 2022. “Internet-enabled electronic devices and systems are flooding the marketplace, and security is no exception. In fact, often security — both physical in the form of networked centralized hubs and satellite components and logical in the …
Top 10 Security Stories From October 2022: ASSA ABLOY Seeks to Sell Yale, Dahua Declared ‘Military Company’
The most-read stories on SecuritySales.com in October 2022 mainly centered around the residential security market. The month’s biggest story was ASSA ABLOY announcing its intention to sell its Emtek and Yale smart residential business in the U.S. and Canada in order to resolve the the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust concerns. In September, the DOJ filed a complaint over ASSA …
Milestone Shines Spotlight on Business Outcomes, Adapting to Partners at MIPS 2022
MINNEAPOLIS — Milestone Systems’ MIPS Partner Summit returned last week as an in-person event, now invite-only, for the first time since 2020. Held Oct. 24-26, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, more than 400 Milestone partners convened to hear about the company’s roadmap, latest innovations, products and solutions. The event was centered around four main ideas: “Beyond security;” business outcomes; responsible …
Oosto Updates Vision AI Software Platform, Releases Touchless Reader Tablet
NEW YORK — Oosto announces the latest release of its Vision AI software platform, which is said to include significant video analytics enhancements for video surveillance hardware and access control systems. The version release is accompanied by the company’s introduction of its proprietary edge device, the new OnPoint touchless reader tablet. This output allows security teams to further reduce organizational …
Improving City Mobility Using Connected Video Technology
City populations are booming around the world, and this is affecting people’s mobility in metropolitan regions. The excessive growth in cities puts a strain on mobility, personal safety, city infrastructure, and long-term sustainability. Smart cities, and more importantly, safe cities, can use connected video technology to help reduce the strain in these areas wherever possible. In this new download, “Improving …
Eagle Eye Networks Rolls Out 2-Way Audio Capabilities
AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks, a global manufacturer of Cloud video surveillance products, has launched 2-Way Audio, a bidirectional audio capability that provides remote communication via the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS for secure, convenient communication to deliver active monitoring and response. The new Eagle Eye Networks 2-Way Audio feature uses a standard IP speaker or horn connected to an Eagle …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Woman Steals 12-Foot Tall Skeleton Decoration
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Next to Christmas, Halloween is the biggest “decoration holiday” of the year. Unfortunately, there are some out there that just don’t have any respect for people’s decorations. We’ve seen real-life Grinches stealing Christmas decorations, as well as hooligans vandalizing Halloween ones on numerous occasions. The latest example of the latter comes from Texas. You’ve …
TRENDnet Introduces TI-BEP200 Active/Passive PoE+ Extender
TORRANCE, Calif. — TRENDnet, a global manufacturer of SMB and consumer networking and surveillance products, has announced its TI-BEP200 2-Port Industrial Outdoor Gigabit Active/Passive PoE+ Extender. The latest TRENDnet product extends up to two PoE+ signals an additional 328 feet for a total PoE distance of 656 feet. The company points out that with its new industrial outdoor gigabit PoE+ …
Milestone Reveals Kite Cloud-Native VSaaS, Industry-Specific Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS — Milestone Systems continues to increase its range of on premise, hybrid-Cloud and Cloud-native data-driven video technology solutions with the unveiling of the new Milestone Kite video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) to complement its existing XProtect on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Revealed during its MIPS 2022 event, the company describes Milestone Kite as a simple, secure and scalable …
IDIS Updates Free Cannabis eBook to Address Surging Industry
COPPELL, Texas — IDIS, a global provider of South Korean-based video technologies, is renewing its focus on the fast growing North American cannabis industry. The company points out that after experiencing a spike in sales at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. cannabis sector has settled back into a more even period of growth and is projected to …
Snap One’s Luma x20 Surveillance Cameras, Clare Controls Security Solutions Gain ONVIF Certification
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snap One has enhanced the capabilities of its partners’ security systems through the announcement of its ONVIF open forum membership, which provides and promotes standards for interoperability of IP-based physical security products. The company’s first ONVIF-supported product lines include the new Luma x20 surveillance cameras and Clare Controls ClareVision security solutions, and the company states these products enable …
Arcules, Wesco Sign Strategic Global Distribution Partnership
IRVINE, Calif. — Arcules, a provider of unified, Cloud video-surveillance-as-a-service solutions (VSaaS), announces a strategic global distribution partnership with Wesco. The partnership is said to expand brand awareness and increase access to easy, scalable and reliable Cloud and managed services in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. As a result of the partnership with Wesco, Arcules says it will …
How a Winery Gained New Business Benefits by Updating Its Surveillance & Networking Solutions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The owners of Stoney J’s Farm Winery in Cumming, Ga. say they strive to present a unique and memorable experience to the clientele who visit their six-acre, family-owned estate. A relaxing, entertaining atmosphere that encourages guests to stroll the property, indulge in wine tastings, dine on authentic Italian cuisine at their onsite bistro, and peruse the retail …
Video Doorbells & Intercoms: 9 Entrance Video Solutions That Deliver
Sometimes going mainstream can be a bad thing. Fans in some cases will accuse their favorite bands of going commercial, for example. In the early 1990s, Metallica released its “Black” album and some fans dismissed the record as too commercial. In other cases, however, going mainstream can be a positive thing. A good example of this scenario is security-based smart …
Aiphone Integrates IX Series Intercoms With Genetec Security Center
REDMOND, Wash. — Aiphone Corp., an international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has announced that its IX Series intercoms are now compatible with the Genetec Security Center. Aiphone’s unified IP security platform provides users with a single interface between multiple security devices and their data, and Genetec states this integration enables Aiphone IX Series customers to easily incorporate …
IPTECHVIEW Partners With Fanvil to Add Cloud-Based Endpoints to Portfolio
DALLAS — IPTECHVIEW, a software company specializing in multivendor Cloud-based video surveillance, IoT and access control, has announced a technical collaboration and integration for Fanvil endpoints. The announcement includes door access security stations, intercoms, paging, and phones, and IPTECHVIEW notes that its solutions also include user-facing SaaS solutions like Cloud surveillance with access control and Cloud-based central management for intelligent edge …
IDIS Surveillance System Aids Zoological Society
COPPELL, Texas — IDIS announces the company’s end-to-end video solution is helping the Bristol Zoological Society in the creation of a new Bristol Zoo at its 136-acre Wild Place Project site in the U.K.. This follows the closure of the Society’s 186-year-old Bristol Zoo Gardens on Sept. 3, as the charity pushes forward with an inspiring wildlife conservation agenda, according …
Simplify Smart Living With a Platform Built For Pros
ClareOne Smart wireless security unified with advanced smart home control. Clare Controls offers a robust lineup of surveillance cameras and NVRs alongside an intuitive control panel. ClareOne is a professionally installed touchscreen controller combining DIY-friendly full-featured home automation with professionally monitored security. Just think, convenience and peace of mind, all in one package. Built for pros, ClareOne is a powerful …
Ganz Releases New Version of Cloud-Based Machine Learning Search Engine
CARY, N.C.—Ganz, a manufacturer of intelligent security systems, has announced the release of GanzCloud 2.0, a Cloud-based machine learning search engine powered by Camio. The company states that its latest product release adds new features and enhancements to GanzCloud’s numerous capabilities to power proactive threat detection and in-progress event mitigation. “This partnership celebrates the experience and success of both companies,” …
Kami Vision Smart Detect Technology Deciphers Between Humans, Vehicles & Animals
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Kami Vision, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider, has announced that its new Smart Detect feature is now available on almost all of its security products. The company’s newest A.I. technology was developed to provide homeowners with higher levels of control over their security systems to facilitate the monitoring of their properties based on their lifestyle …