SEATTLE — A piecemeal DIY home security system for under $50 is about to hit the market. Wyze, maker of a $20 residential security camera, has launched a similarly priced home sensor starter kit. Based here, the company announced that its $20 Wyze Sense kit will begin shipping in early May with a PIR motion sensor, two contact sensors and …
How to Successfully Complete a Multiphase Casino Surveillance Project
They say that when it comes to gambling, the house always wins. Casinos can afford to spend on lavish décor and high-tech amenities to attract tourists and ring up the profits. In the case of the Seneca Nation, which runs resort and casino properties in upstate New York, the house has hit the jackpot finding a valued security integrator partner to …
Dahua Technology USA Fetes 5 Years in North American Market
IRVINE, Calif. — Dahua Technology, a leading video surveillance solutions provider, is celebrating its fifth year of local operation in the North American market. Established in Irvine, Calif., in 2014, the North America office has grown from one employee — President and CEO of Dahua Technology USA Tim Wang — to more than 100 employees in the span of five …
SIA Selects Axis for Inaugural Member of the Year Award
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Axis Communications as the recipient of the inaugural Member of the Year Award. The award was created to honor SIA member companies that have shown noteworthy involvement in SIA committees and working groups, events and the SIA Education@ISC conference program; leadership activity; recruitment of SIA members; and contributions to …
Costar Technologies Appoints Vice President of Global Supply Chain
LOS ANGELES — Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the appointment of Ernie Duran as vice president of global supply chain for Costar Technologies, based at the new Advanced Technology Center in Clovis, Calif. Costar’s global supply chain organization manages the company’s manufacturing, operations, purchasing, supplier relationships, warehousing and shipping/receiving teams. This includes the CohuHD …
5 Campuses Show How to Deploy Effective School Security
Campus security is a serious business. It’s almost impossible to watch the news or scroll through social media these days without spotting a story about violence or hate crimes being perpetrated on school grounds. According to the Center for Homeland Security and Defense, 97 shooting incidents occurred on K-12 campuses in 2018, up from only 44 in the year prior. The …
Florida Junior Achievement Facility Receives Hybrid Security System Upgrade
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — 3xLOGIC and Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale recently partnered to complete a security system upgrade for Junior Achievement of South Florida (JASF) at the organization’s JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion (JA World). JASF provides real-world training in financial literacy and skill-building opportunities for young people, enabling them to explore different careers. Students learn how to start businesses, …
Detroit Residents Split on Expanding Surveillance Program to Traffic Lights
DETROIT — At the beginning of 2016, Detroit initiated a program called Project Green Light in order to reduce crime. Businesses sign up and purchase surveillance equipment, enabling video footage to be live-streamed to the Detroit Police Department (DPD). If a partnering business calls 911, police inside the DPD crime center are alerted and can focus on footage at that location. Police …
Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Man Destroys Empty Airport
In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… When I was young, I was taught “the golden rule” — treat others the way you want to be treated. In other words, be respectful — both of people and their property. However, much like Rodney Dangerfield, an airport in Glendale, Ariz. couldn’t get any respect when it encountered a man hellbent on trashing it. Surveillance …
Security Dealers: How to Gain New Profits by Expanding Products & Services
Burg. Fire. Access. Video surveillance. Cyber. IoT. AI. Biometrics. New technologies and applications are being introduced alongside traditional ones all the time. And with them come new product offerings that are hitting the electronic security market at a seemingly record rate. It’s enough to give today’s installing security dealers pause, and question the road-maps that guide their businesses forward. Diversify or …
Arlo Reports 27% 2018 Growth; Predicts Dramatically Lower 2019
Arlo stock falls whopping 44% in early trading as surveillance camera manufacturer predicts potential 19% drop in 2019 revenues.
SnapAV Dives into Security and Z-Wave, Teams with Clare and Alula
IBS 2019: SnapAV becomes sole distributor of Clare Controls affordable Z-Wave home-automation system, distributes Alula security products, incorporates into OvrC.
$99 RemoBell S Features Wide Viewing Angle, Amazon Alexa Integration
The Remo+ RemoBell S offers 180-degrees of vertical and horizontal viewing angles and two-way talk functions.
Report: 16% of US Households Plan to Buy Standalone Smart Security Products
According to Parks Associates, twice as many consumers intend to purchase a standalone security product instead of a professionally monitored system in the next 12 months.
Best and Worst States for Amazon Package Theft
Study reveals Wyoming, Vermont and California are the worst states per capita for amazon package theft. Mississippi is the safest. December and November months have highest theft rates.