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Anyone in the security industry knows that video surveillance is nothing new, with the first instance dating back to World War II, when it was used to view the launch of V2 rockets in Germany, before first being used in commercial applications in the U.S. in 1947. Certainly, the technology has come a long way in the ensuing eight decades, …

COPPELL, Texas – South Korean surveillance manufacturer IDIS has launched its newest educational eBook, this time focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), in a document called, “Why Total Cost of Ownership Matters More Than Ever.”  TCO is a well-known concept across many sectors in the video security industry: a way for customers to gain the most value by taking …

LEESBURG, Va.—Omnilert, a manufacturer of active shooter solutions, has announced the release of its third generationAI visual gun detection system. According to the Mid-Atlantic company, its latest solution feature significant advancements designed to further advance its gun detection system. Omnilert claims its product is the only solution to deliver a combination of detection, verification, activation and notification. The company states …

SEATTLE — Smart home and wireless camera company Wyze says it let customers down when it was victimized by a breach that briefly allowed 13,000 customers to see into others’ homes, according to a report by The Verge. Wyze company leaders apologized to customers in a letter entitled “An Important Security Message from Wyze,” pointing some of the blame at …

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Adding more Luma NVRs to its lineup, Snap One has launched its new Luma 420 Series and 820 Series network video recorders (NVRs), offering dealers 16-channel and 32-channel NVR options with enhanced processing and up to 144 TB of storage. The global company states these products can be used for large residential and commercial projects. Derek Webb, Snap One …

PHILADELPHIA — AI-based gun detection video analytics platform ZeroEyes recently announced 2023 year-over-year revenue growth of 300%, along with an 18% increase in employee headcount, according to a company announcement. The company “achieved rapid expansion across multiple verticals, including the K-12 education market, commercial sectors including retail, gaming and healthcare, and the U.S. Department of Defense,” the announcement says. ZeroEyes …

CHICAGO – Motorola Solutions has acquired Silent Sentinel, a provider of specialized, long-range cameras based in Ware, United Kingdom. Silent Sentinel’s thermal cameras “offer clear visibility in the complex and extreme environments associated with military, aviation, maritime and critical infrastructure,” according to the joint announcement. The company’s cameras “can identify anomalies from up to 20 miles away (30 km) to …

BETHESDA, Md.—Global cloud-based access control and smart building technologies platform Brivo today announces the results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) practitioners. The report finds that, despite an increased commitment to “security-by-design” principles, the industry is still spending significant time and money post-build to fix security issues, risking dire retroactive …

SAN JOSE, Calif.—With the advent of high-resolution video and surveillance systems, the demand for stable performance and power loss protection in SSD hard drives continues to rise among video recording equipment and surveillance system integrators. Supporting these applications, Phison Electronics, a provider of NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, has announced the launch of specialized SSD storage solutions for video …

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Fredrik Nilsson, VP of Americas for video surveillance solutions manufacturer Axis Communications, in conjunction with Taylor & Francis Group’s CRC Press, has released the third edition of Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Intelligent Network Video). Since the first edition was launched in 2008, “technology has advanced at an accelerated pace, profoundly impacting the way …

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Snap One has announced the immediate availability of a new flagship security product, the NDAA-certified ClareVision Smart Video Doorbell. The latest product from ClareVision is designed to give dealers and their customers a self-contained, subscription-free solution to monitor and record activity at the front door 24 hours a day. According to Clint Choate, senior director of the security market …

SAN MATEO, Calif.—Verkada states that its customers often have a place where they would like to deploy a Verkada device—such as a parking lot, construction site, or remote area—but find it hard to do so due to a lack of internet connectivity. The company admits however, trenching Ethernet wire to these locations can be cost-prohibitive, while cellular deployments are complicated …

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly transforming business processes across all sectors, enabling greater personalization, automation and insights in diverse areas. The world’s top organizations are investing heavily in developing next-generation AI solutions, sparking an innovation race across every industry. AI promises to revolutionize everything from manufacturing and healthcare to retail, education and cities as organizations look …

HOUSTON—At ISC West 2024 in booth #10037 this upcoming April 9-12, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global manufacturer of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its newly released X Series camera line for the first time. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series line enables users or integrators to teach the camera about specific …

COPPELL, Texas—IDIS, a South Korean manufacturer of video technologies, is expanding its range of Edge AI cameras, making it easier for a wider range of customers to benefit from deep learning video analytics. The company explains the new AI Edge cameras can be used across commercial premises, public spaces, and perimeters to reduce the nuisance of false alarms, while providing …

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Electronic security manufacturer NAPCO‘s stock surged almost 19% as the company saw its recurring monthly revenue jump 25% to $18.5 million for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2023, up from $14.9 million. NAPCO’s net sales also reached record levels in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, spiking 12% year-over-year to $47.5 million, the highest quarterly mark …

BIGGLESWADE, U.K.—AMG Systems has introduced a new fiber optic video, data and contact closure line of products. AMG states the application for these new products include the support a new generation of multi-megapixel coaxial cameras with the need for high security. The AMG Fiber optic transmission line is not IP-based, which its says avoids any potential security risk to the …

ALAMEDA, Calif.—RGB Spectrum a manufacturer of mission-critical video for real-time decision support systems, has announced the release of its latest eBook, “Better Ergonomics and Workflow for Emergency Communications Centers.” The global company states this new comprehensive eBook delves into the crucial role of ergonomics in enhancing efficiency and productivity within Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs). Stressing better ergonomics for improved workflow …

BARCELONA—During the annual ISE 2024 show Snap One will demonstrate how its Control4 and OvrC ecosystems with expanded KNX support can help international dealers grow their smart-home and commercial business projects. Show attendees will also experience Control4 CORE controllers that provide comprehensive smart home control, as well as new real-time surveillance benefits of the AI-powered Luma Insights solution, and Control4 …

BARCELONA—At ISE 2024 Snap One will demonstrate how the latest high-speed, high-power solutions from Araknis, Luma and ClareVision provide high levels of performance while simplifying labor through native integration with other Snap One systems including Control4 and OvrC. “One of the benefits of being a Snap One Partner is having access to a full slate of integration solutions that are designed to work better together, …