COPENHAGAN — Milestone Systems announces the release of XProtect 2020 R3 includes a new level of encryption from Microsoft called Cryptography New Generation (CNG), which is said to adhere to the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection on the market today. XProtect’s new encryption modules include stronger data protection, increased cybersecurity, evidence authenticity and password-protected configuration, according to the …
ONVIF Goes Virtual to Present 22nd Developers Plugfest
SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, recently hosted its 22nd ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest as a virtual event in support of the continued demand for interoperable solutions. Nearly 50 developers and engineers from 26 ONVIF member companies gathered virtually over two weeks in October and completed nearly 200 hours of testing. Developers …
IDIS Launches ‘AI Box’ for Safe Back-to-Work Strategies
COPPELL, Texas — IDIS says it is supporting affordable and straightforward return-to-work steps with its new AI Box (DV-2232) for COVID-19. Powered by IDIS Deep Learning Engine and compatible with IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA), the AI Box for COVID-19 is an add-on appliance that’s compatible with existing IDIS network cameras and DirectIP NVRs, eliminating the need for analytics software …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Bear Wakes Up Man Sleeping By Pool
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Cat and dog videos frequently go viral and are some of the most viewed videos on the Internet. However, I think bears are beginning to give them a run for their money. Over the years we’ve seen bears steal a dumpster from a marijuana facility and spend five hours rummaging through a home while the owner was …
Industrial Real Estate Holder Installs Hanwha Cameras Across 100s of Properties
TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America announces that Olymbec, the largest privately owned industrial real estate holder on the East Coast, has chosen Hanwha cameras to help secure its properties and improve rentability. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different States in the US, Olymbec owns more than 30 million square feet of property. As a real …
Comcast Rolls Out Xfinity Camera Offering to Combat Package Theft
PHILADELPHIA — Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announces a new Xfinity Home package-theft offering called Self Protection Service, allowing customers to install up to four DIY security cameras and decide between multiple pricing options. Self Protection Service is available to all Xfinity Internet customers with an xFi Gateway and includes xFi and Xfinity Home cameras, along with 24/7 continuous video recording for …
Survey: 27% of Campuses Want to Expand or Replace Current Video Surveillance Systems
Education and healthcare campuses continue to be big users of security camera systems. That’s according to this year’s Video Surveillance Survey from SSI sister publication Campus Safety. More than nine in 10 (94%) respondents say they have video surveillance solutions installed on their campuses. More than seven in 10 have one video surveillance system, and of those, 27% want to …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Man Throws Burning Torch Into Police Car With Cop Inside
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… We’ve mentioned before how often police officers catch bizarre moments on their body cams. Just a few weeks ago footage was released of a traffic stop encounter with Borat. This year has also seen an encounter with a goat and an attack by a microwave. The latest body/dashboard cam footage comes courtesy of Seattle. …
Why Logistics Operations Are So Pivotal in This Time of COVID-19
The logistics sector has always been a vital one in keeping the global economy humming, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shone an even brighter light on the pivotal part logistics plays in ensuring the sustainability of the supply chain. This sector is especially vulnerable to myriad potential risks that can cause major disruption. By its very definition, logistics is “the …
SIA: Some Thermal Systems Do Not Follow FDA Guidelines
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn with a focus on an awareness that some companies are not following FDA guidelines related to the use of thermal imaging systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter also encouraged the enforcement of FDA’s guidelines. SIA developed …
Laird Releases New Range of Thermoelectric Coolers for Outdoor Security Cameras
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Laird Thermal Systems announces the release of the HiTemp ETX Series thermoelectric coolers, which are said to be able to survive in temperatures up to 302°F, making them well-suited for spot cooling in outdoor security camera applications. Laird says imaging sensors and other sensitive camera components such as FPGA’s require active cooling to keep operating temperatures below …
Johnson Controls Introduces exacqVision Q-Series NVR
MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls announces the release of the exacqVision Q-Series from Tyco Exacq, which is said to bring together an optimal combination of performance and affordability into a single network video recording solution. With support for up to 24 IP cameras and 16 analog cameras, this solution offers end users the flexibility to choose from IP-only or hybrid systems …
Arcules Supports Low-Bandwidth Environments With New Edge Cloud Solution
IRVINE, Calif. — Arcules, a Canon Group company, announces the addition of the Edge Cloud solution to its platform, which will address the changing needs of an organization’s video surveillance and security data capture and storage. With the introduction of the Arcules Edge Cloud solution, businesses now have the ability to store all video data locally to address low-bandwidth challenges …
Paxton Net2 Access Control System Integrates With 6 More Thermal Scanners
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Paxton has updated its Net2 systems software and made six new thermal scan integrations available to boost installer and end-user flexibility. Paxton has been developing solutions throughout 2020 which help reduce the spread of the virus in sites installed with its Net2 access control system, according to the company. Paxton says it has found that thermal scanning upon …
Top 10 Security Stories From October 2020: PSA Brushes Off Amazon, Frontpoint Sale
The top stories from October contained more product news than we typically see in these compilations. Could it be integrators are jonesing for some new solutions, or were these just some really impressive products? Check out the slideshow and decide for yourself! The very top story of the month was the latest installment of SSI‘s always popular installation fails. It …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Man Shoots Through Own Windshield On Highway
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… I can’t stand bad drivers. Nothing makes my blood boil faster. However, as much as I would like to lay on the horn or flip double-freedom rockets every time I get cut off, I always keep in mind that you never know how the offender will react. This week’s featured video is the perfect …
Speco Unveils New Intelligent Solutions Catalog
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Speco Technologies says it is proud to provide advanced technological solutions that not only satisfy customer needs, but also provide a peace of mind with the release of its new intelligent solutions catalog, highlighting the company’s latest product offerings. Speco is developing high-quality video surveillance products with the latest innovations in artificial intelligence analytics such as: Human, vehicle, …
Axis Integrator Survey: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Top Concern
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications has released the findings of its U.S. Partner Integrator Survey, which is intended to illuminate how system integrators and their end customers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis amidst uncertainty and instability in the marketplace. The survey of 455 security professionals cited that end users will be more willing to explore IP-based solutions (58%) and …
SAFR Version 3.0 Puts Emphasis on Masked Face Detection
SEATTLE — SAFR, a facial recognition platform for live video intelligence from RealNetworks, announces improved face detection and recognition accuracy for both masked and unmasked faces with the release of SAFR 3.0. Available now, SAFR’s 3.0 release introduces a new default high sensitivity face detector. Customers running the high sensitivity face detector will see a 95.1% detection rate and 98.85% …
OpenEye Adds Cloud-to-Cloud Feenics Access Control Integration
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — OpenEye announces the integration of its Cloud-managed video platform, OpenEye Web Services (OWS), with Feenics’ Cloud-based access control solution, Keep, to provide real-time alert notifications and video verification of access events to users of the OWS platform. “This integration combines the best of two leading cloud platforms, in the physical security space, to create a powerful …