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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 IoT devices are vulnerable to hacking due to many factors, such as poor ( or lack of) encryption, out of date firmware and use of default passwords.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 …

SELBYVILLE, De. — The IP security camera market is projected to grow from its current market value of more than $8 billion to over $20 billion by 2025, according to a study by Global Market Insights. Among factors accounting for the expected growth in the IP camera market is the rising demand for modern security technologies in industrial facilities to …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arlo Technologies (NYSE: ARLO) announces Apple HomeKit compatibility is rolling out for Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 security camera systems that are paired with  VMB4000 and VMB4500 base stations. Compatibility with HomeKit, Apple’s smart home platform, will provide added convenience for iPhone and iPad users, according to the company. iOS users will be able to access certain functions …

AUSTIN, Texas. — Eagle Eye Networks announces the integration of Percolata’s forecasting as a service solution with the Eagle Eye Cloud video management system (VMS). Percolata is a market innovator in predictive analytic solutions for businesses. Percolata provides an integrated solution that uses data from video cameras, marketing calendars, weather forecasts and more to automatically forecast when customers are actually shopping, according to the …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… There’s nothing better than seeing strangers come together to help each other. We frequently see videos of people fighting off would-be thieves. The most recent incident occurred at a convenience store in Phoenix. However, this particular feel-good story started off deadly. Surveillance footage from the store shows a man enter the building and pull …

ATLANTA — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has introduced its line of 30 Series IP Cameras, a new suite of video cameras that are said to strengthen building safety and security through advanced analytics and secure channel encryption. The Honeywell 30 Series IP cameras are designed for use as part of video systems that comply with U.S. government procurement standards instituted under …

Summer means an increase in door-to-door sales, which also leads to an increase in complaints. Last month’s top stories list featured a story about a security company having its permit revoked after a town received numerous complaints about it door-to-door salesmen. Sure enough, this month we have a similar story that received a lot of attention, though this time it …

MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls has consolidated its portfolio of Cloud-based access control and video surveillance solutions into a new product group titled Tyco Cloud Solutions Group. Tyco Cloud is the flagship offering of the new product group. Formally called Smartvue — an enterprise solution launched in 1999 — Tyco Cloud is a Cloud-based security suite that is said to help …

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASIS Int’l, a global association for security management professionals, has revealed the recipients of its 2019 Innovative Product Awards (IPA) for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, being held Sept. 8-12 in Chicago, Ill. The ASIS IPA competition, formerly known as Accolades, recognizes the security industry’s newest, most innovative products, services and technology solutions. These peer-distinguished solutions address critical industry trends …

The implementation of video doorbells has been on the rise in recent years. It’s probably fair to say this can at least partially be attributed to the popularity of Ring. Ring quickly rose to the top of consumer smart doorbell brands and is now owned by e-commerce goliath Amazon after being purchased for more than $1 billion last year. Last …