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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 …

When it comes to facial recognition, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is lawmakers want to ban the technology. The good news is experts believe the bans won’t stand the test of time. California is at the center of this controversy as lawmakers consider the first state-wide ban of face recognition technology. Assembly Bill 1215, known …

FRESNO, Calif. —Pelco announces that Jean-Marc Theolier, CEO, will be leaving the organization, effective immediately. As part of this change, Brian McClain, COO, will take the role of President while the search for a new CEO is finalized. Transom Capital Group, a middle market private equity firm, acquired Pelco in May from Schneider Electric. The French electrical building automation equipment maker purchased privately …

AUSTIN, Texas. — Eagle Eye Networks announces the integration of its Cloud VMS with DMP’s Virtual Keypad app. The secure integration between these two products serves as a unified platform that provides access to Eagle Eye camera feeds from the same Virtual Keypad environment that DMP users are already utilizing to control their security, access and home automation systems, according to the company. In …

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a provider of intelligent video management software (IVMS) and native analytics globally, announces that it has entered into a new strategic technology partnership with DEFTEC, a leader in supporting the U.S. military in rapid acquisition and deployment of technology to combat global improvised threats. Founded in December 2012, DEFTEC provides scientific expertise, coupled with technological …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… A major trend to develop over the past few years is livestreaming. Millennials and even younger kids use platforms to visually share in real-time everything they are doing — for better or worse. Platforms such as YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Live make this extremely easy to do. Unfortunately, there are people out there that feel …

As a technician: what makes you truly valuable to your boss? You’ve heard everyone in the business world refer to the bottom line. To your boss and/or owner, the bottom line is, “Am I making a profit?” How are you helping to make your company profitable and what are you doing to earn your paycheck? Maybe you should be looking closer …

MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls announces the release of the newest version of Tyco victor video management and VideoEdge NVR systems. The company says these products are designed to provide users with mission-critical, enterprise-level solutions, while also furthering the solution’s cyber position and evolving the unification between victor/VideoEdge and Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform. The release of version …

ARCADIA, Calif. — LILIN Americas introduces the ZFR8122 Series 120 frames-per-second (fps) full HD (1080P) IP bullet camera. The company says the camera is capable of streaming HD images of extremely fast-moving objects for improved monitoring, surveillance and safety applications. By capturing double the frames of a standard 60 fps camera, the ZFR8122 empowers security professionals to analyze video playback using frame-by-frame …

If you’ve spent any time around Genetec CEO and Founder Pierre Racz then you likely got a taste — if not a five-course meal worth — of his barefaced elucidations on the sheer mass of global cybercrime perpetrated by authoritarian governments, specifically China and Russia. To say Racz is passionate about the business of security would be an understatement. That …

When those in the know look at the elements of a promising movie, book or sports team they will say something to the effect that it has all the right ingredients to be a classic film, bestseller or champion. It can be the same way with a security company. Case in point is Owen Security Solutions, which was launched by …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DroneShield (ASX: DRO) and Bosch Security and Safety Systems have entered into a partnership in the counter-drone market under the Bosch Integration Partner Program (IPP). Bosch provides a range of surveillance solutions globally, and leads with its range and customer adoption of its products across industries, including prison, airport, critical infrastructure and other sectors. DroneShield is a …

WASHINGTON, Ill. — With a patchwork surveillance system consisting of outdated analog cameras and recorders from multiple manufacturers, administrators at Washington Community High School (WCHS) found that the campus’ network of security cameras was incapable of addressing the school’s current and future safety and security needs. Further complicating the problem was the level of difficulty in locating recorded video when …

PALO ALTO, Calif. — abode systems, a provider of DIY smart home security, has released an updated Google Assistant integration providing full support for the voice assistant when used with its smart home security systems. All abode customers have the ability to fully control their abode alarm through Google Assistant-enabled devices. abode’s Google Assistant integration was previously limited to controlling lighting, switches …