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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman likely had more than baseball running through his mind last week when Connecticut police ordered him out of his car while at gunpoint. In the body cam video, you can hear a police officer say they received a call about “a guy with a gun at a doctor’s office …

Cellgate, maker of cellular-based gate-entry and surveillance systems, will demo Control4 integration at CEDIA Expo 2019.

Porch, an online resource for home services, has released the results of its study that looks at homeowners and their perceptions on home security. Porch surveyed a little over 1000 “urban, suburban and rural Americans across three generations.” The research addresses questions integrators may have, like, “What is preventing certain homes from purchasing a security system?” and “Who is most likely …

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect and exchange data. This creates opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, resulting in efficiency improvements, economic benefits, and reduced human intervention. Security Sales …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With so many devices now connected to the Internet, it is more important than ever to practice proper cyber hygiene. IoT devices are vulnerable to hacking due to many factors, such as poor ( or lack of) encryption, out of date firmware and use of default passwords. Researchers at Forescout Technologies recently revealed how easy it is …

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Speco Technologies, based here, has integrated several of its IP cameras with Eagle Eye Networks’ Cloud-based video management system (VMS). Installing security contractors can obtain the benefits of Speco cameras on Eagle Eye’s VMS, such as managing video remotely without worries of frequent support visits to the customer site, according to an announcement. Following is a list of …

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ring hasn’t let the reveal of its secret agreement with local police departments disrupt its product launches. The company has just announced Ring for Business, a DIY smart security solution designed for small businesses. The solution comes in three different bundles. The Business Starter kit includes a Ring base station, Ring alarm keypad, three contact sensors, a motion …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Danny Trejo has been one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood for the past three decades. Not every one of his movies may end up at your local cinema, but you can’t knock that kind of hustle. Trejo started off his career like many “tough guys” — as the villain’s muscle. As time went …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arlo Technologies (NYSE: ARLO) on Tuesday reported a net loss of $33.7 million in its second quarter. The company, based here, posted second-quarter revenue of $83.6 million, down 24.7% year-over-year and around $6.4 million above the average analyst estimate. Revenue from products fell 28.9% compared to the prior year period to $72.4 million. Revenue from services increased 23.3% to …

MCLEAN, Va. — The Monitoring Association (TMA) has issued a statement in response to news reports about the hundreds of police departments across the United States that are partnering with Amazon’s Ring home surveillance brand, which it acquired last  year. According to news reports, more than 225 law enforcement agencies have contracted with the manufacturer as of April 2019. The …

This is not a news flash: The business of systems integration is rapidly evolving. What I find compelling about market disruption and the dynamics of change are the acute effects it all has on business models. Some succeed where others fail. As I discussed with Genetec CEO Pierre Racz during the company’s recent press summit, there is a natural selection …