HD 4K Long Range Wireless Surveillance System

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Providing surveillance equipment with the connectivity to satisfy these objectives has been a central challenge since the inception of streaming technology, and real time video has much more significance when it comes to prevention of, rather than response to, threat. Not only is wired connectivity more expensive to deploy, it also limits the coverage individual cameras can achieve – with …

Camera Installer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Secretly Recording Minors

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OKLAHOMA CITY — A security systems installer has been sentenced to life in prison for secretly videotaping young girls and teens in their bedrooms and bathrooms for years. Prosecutors said Ryan Aaron Alden hid cameras in the bedrooms, bathrooms and closets of four Oklahoma homes where he was working. Alden was busted after one of the homes called an HVAC company …

Hanwha to Reveal New Multi-Directional Cameras at GSX 2019

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TEANECK, N.J. —  Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, will announce its latest multisensor cameras at GSX in Chicago, being held Sept. 8-12 at McCormick Place. The new cameras feature motorized varifocal lenses for control of focal length, angle of view and zoom for each direction. Each sensor supports remote pan, tilt, rotate, zoom (p/t/r/z) …

ReconaSense Rolls Out Mobile ‘Command-and-Control Center’

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AUSTIN, Texas — ReconaSense, a provider of physical security intelligence and next-gen access control, announces the debut of its ReconMobile command-and-control center that lets users lock down facilities, tap into video surveillance systems, and/or report and respond to an emergency from a mobile device. The ReconMobile app suite enables security teams to “see” and take action across multiple facilities without having to …

Cloud-Based Video Surveillance: How to Sell It ‘As a Service’

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Cloud-based video surveillance is the latest trend in the security market. It offers numerous benefits for both integrators and end users. Martin Renkis, general manager Cloud solutions, global security products at Johnson Controls, is the person responsible for all of the company’s Cloud-based solutions for physical security. Johnson Controls is entrenched in the commercial security world, but also handled all the …

Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Husband Caught Poisoning Wife’s Coffee

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In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Look, we all get mad at our significant others once in a while. But that’s just part of life. Forgive and forget, right? It can probably go without saying, but under no circumstance should you ever intentionally poison someone… even if that someone is your soon to be ex-wife. Unfortunately, that is exactly what …

GSX 2019: Everything You Need to Know About Global Security Exchange

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Global Security Exchange (GSX) will be held in Chicago on Sept. 8-12 at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America (check out what goes into securing the expo center, here). ASIS Int’l has assembled educational programming that offers more than 300 sessions, organized into 17 subject-matter tracks. The GSX session lineup is billed as addressing a wide variety …

Dahua Partners With Pepper for IoT Platform-as-a-Service Integration

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IRVINE, Calif. — Dahua Technology, a leading video surveillance solutions provider, announces a strategic partnership with Pepper, an IoT platform-as-a-service, to allow the integration of its intelligent solutions into Dahua hardware. Pepper’s U.S.-based platform powers connected devices around the world, delivering highly secure and private connected services via enterprise partnerships, according to the company. Pepper says its platform-as-a-service approach caters to global consumer electronics …

Razberi, IronYun Partner on AI Video Surveillance Platform for Smart Cities & Government

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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — IronYun, an AI-based video surveillance software company, and Razberi Technologies, an open-platform video surveillance hardware company, have entered into a technology partnership. IronYun will be utilizing Razberi Core, a cybersecurity-hardened server, for industries that require centralized video recording, hardened server-class appliances and cybersecurity protection, according to the company. Some of IronYun’s security customers are within government and military industries. …

Axis Secures Little League Baseball World Series for 10th Consecutive Year

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The 73rd Annual Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) marks the 10th consecutive year the even has been secured by Axis Communications. The 10-day baseball tournament, which kicked off Aug. 15, collaborated with Axis to help provide safety and security measures for the players, coaches and fans. Over the years, the security system was designed to enable …

Why Security Pros Should Pay Attention to CEDIA Expo 2019

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CEDIA Expo, which is owned by SSI’s parent company, Emerald Expositions, will be held Sept 10-14 at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center. The event is considered the premier platform to engage the home technology ecosystem. More than 20,000 home tech professionals and over 500 exhibitors convene each year, providing attendees a venue to see the lastest products and breakthrough innovations. Residential …

Hacker Shows How to Turn a Tesla Model S Into a ‘Surveillance Station’

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Tesla vehicles are known for a lot of things, for better or for worse. They are marketed as being good for the environment and coming loaded with advanced technology. However, features like its autopilot function can lead to drivers paying less (or no) attention to the road. Being covered in numerous cameras and sensors also opens the door to hacking, …

Vicon Releases New 4K P/T/Z Dome Camera

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Vicon Industries, a designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, announces the launch of the new SN688D-WIR pan/tilt/zoom (p/t/z) dome camera. The high-speed p/t/z functions, along with 360° rotation, enable the camera to quickly move and focus on different objects in the scene, according to the company. Vicon says the 30X optical zoom allows for the capture of …

Federal Ban on Chinese Video, Telecom Equipment Takes Effect

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WASHINGTON — An interim rule that prohibits federal agencies from purchasing or obtaining telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from five Chinese companies — including Hikvision and Dahua — is now in effect. The interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule, implemented Aug. 13, is referred to as Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The interim rule from …

Latest Google Nest Cam IQ Vulnerabilities Include Device Takeover & More

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There have been numerous reports of Nest Cams getting hacked over the last year or so. However, those have typically been limited to hackers speaking to users through the camera. A list of new vulnerabilities that affect the Google Nest Cam IQ indoor camera have been revealed by researchers with Cisco Talos, a commercial threat intelligence group. According to Cisco …

Implementing Video Analytics is Easier than You Think

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The global surveillance analytics market is booming – expected to reach $15 billion by 2026. This growth is partly driven by the emergence of edge artificial intelligence (AI) that can help make sense of large data sets from video applications. This new guide “Implementing Video Analytics is Easier than You Think” discusses how security integrators are leveraging intelligent video analytics …

Pelco Rolls Out Sarix Pro Series 3 Fixed IP Camera Line

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FRESNO, Calif. — Pelco announces the release of the Sarix Professional (Pro) Series 3 fixed IP cameras. Offered in mini-dome, bullet box, and wedge configurations, these IP cameras deliver a balanced set of features and performance at affordable price points that allow for deployment across a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, according to the company. Features include low light and …

IDIS America Secures Domestic Abuse Recovery Facility

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COPPELL, Texas — IDIS America, based here, announces Emily’s Place, a domestic violence facility, is the first recipient of a comprehensive donation of video surveillance technology as part of the company’s “Create a Better World” campaign. Unveiled at ISC West 2019 in April, the public service campaign is designed to support and better empower community organizations. The campaign supports the mission of Emily’s …

Motorola, Avigilon Selected for Security Upgrade at S.C. School District

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GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Georgetown County School District (GCSD) will start the new school year with a complete video security and critical communications solution across its 20 locations, with equipment by Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and Avigilon Corp. Serving more than 9,500 students throughout its 10 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, career center and adult education center, GCSD …