Veteran entrepreneurs are reshaping the security industry, bringing real-world military experience to cutting-edge innovations. With insights honed on the battlefield, these veterans are driving advancements in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and predictive analytics, developing technologies that address both physical and cybersecurity challenges.
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Since mid-2020, the working world has witnessed a rapid transformation of the workplace dynamic, largely resulting in the ongoing struggle to establish new ‘workplace norms’. Although many breakthroughs have occurred in organizational cost-efficiencies, new problems have arisen in maintaining a connected culture.
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I’ve heard it many times and there is no denying that the acronym is certainly a tongue-twister, but it truly describes this organization: The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR) was established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process using video, audio, and other emerging technologies while deploying those technologies with proven best practices.
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Running a business is often a rewarding endeavor, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and stressors which often lead to sleepless nights. This can be especially true for the security business owners who either work or keep themselves available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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As I work with alarm dealers and integrators across the country, one challenge consistently stands out: finding qualified technicians and salespeople. Our industry doesn’t have the same visibility as many other trades, and people often enter the security field by accident. This needs to change. I was one of those who entered this industry by accident. Growing up, I worked in my family’s department store on the East Coast, and the security business wasn’t on my radar.
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IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, is shaking up the video management system (VMS) landscape with a groundbreaking approach that prioritizes affordability and flexibility. The innovative IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) VMS combines AI-driven intelligence, intuitive management and control capabilities, and exceptional value with no annual licensing fees.
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Iris ID announced Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia as Business Development Director, Latin America. Ricky has more than 20 years of experience driving increased revenue and cost efficiencies for global high-end technology companies in LATAM. His diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for National ID projects, Access Control systems and more within the region.
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VIVOTEK continues to expand its cloud technology efforts, achieving a high level of AIoT integration with hybrid cloud solutions that ensure data security and broad hardware integration capabilities. Earlier this year, VORTEX launched its VORTEX Connect feature, allowing users to remotely update firmware, monitor system health, and troubleshoot issues without the need to replace existing network cameras. This is done by connecting to VIVOTEK’s Core+ AI Network Video Recorder (NVR).
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Suprema announced the launch of BioEntry W3, an AI-powered facial authentication device designed for high-security environments. The display-free design prevents facial images from being shown on a screen, instead communicating the authentication result through LED indicators and text. This ensures that facial authentication data remains protected from nearby unauthorized individuals in public spaces.
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i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP#2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services. This competitively bid contract allows government entities, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, fire and rescue services, public utilities, mass transit authorities, and non-profit organizations, resellers and distribution partners.
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Genetec announced a new collaborative intelligence feature for its AutoVu Cloudrunner™ vehicle-centric investigation system. Collaborative intelligence facilitates the sharing of ALPR data between partnered organizations such as local police departments, private businesses, and community groups. By enabling organizations to connect and share on a secure single network, they benefit from enhanced situational awareness and a more unified response to security challenges.
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Iris ID formally rolls out and delivers IrisTime™ iTMS Cloud, the solution to strategically help organizations better manage time and attendance functions. iTMS Cloud is a critical enhancement that when paired with biometric time clocks such as the IrisTime™ iT100 automates data collection and converts transactional data in real time. The shift away from more traditionally managed HRMS systems represents the desire that modern organizations are seeking in order to operate more efficiently.
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PureTech Systems and border security, to announce the addition of Physical Access Control System (PACS) Automated Verification to its flagship PureActiv software. This enhancement aims to significantly improve perimeter security and productivity by automatically validating actual access control security violations and dismissing nuisance alarms.
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IDIS Americas announces the launch of its new I-Mobile System, ushering in a new era of advanced transit video surveillance. The new solution delivers high-performance 4K video resolution, ease of scalability and a highly intuitive user interface, providing high performance mobile security to businesses that operate transit and fleet companies.
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Quanergy Solutions, Inc. invites attendees of GSX Orlando 2024 to experience the “next big thing” in physical security with their Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution on show, designed for advanced security and business intelligence applications.
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Johnson Controls presents its Visual Alarm Verification solution at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024. This offering combines enhanced proactive security monitoring with operator evaluation to quickly confirm threats and help to ensure compliance—that can cut costs and improve staff efficiency. Security leaders are grappling with increasing challenges, including false alarms, escalating response costs and stringent compliance requirements.
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Johnson Controls announced the introduction of C•CURE Cloud, an off-premise data solution based on the C•CURE 9000 / C•CURE IQ access control platform offering personalized account management, with infrastructure supported and managed by the Software House Professional Services Group. The new offering will enable customers to reduce infrastructure and total ownership costs, while taking advantage of the high availability and resiliency of cloud services.
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Johnson Controls introduced artificial intelligence (AI) integrations for the company’s access control and video surveillance (ACVS) solutions. By adopting smart solutions that use AI-powered hardware and data, organizations can create spaces that go beyond security to support mission-critical business objectives. AI-integrated solutions from Johnson Controls will be on display at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Florida from September 23-35 (Booth #1275) for attendees to experience first-hand.
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Johnson Controls is showcasing its industry leading products, digitally-enabled solutions and service offerings at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 23-35. At booth 1275, the company will discuss how its proven solutions address every stage of a building’s lifecycle, proactively mitigate everyday security challenges and emerging threats, while promoting smarter, safer and more sustainable environments.
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LVT released its new application programming interface (API) that allows security teams to integrate LVT Unit video security insights with any existing security platform. The API allows integrations with in-house systems, leading to a single pane of glass for security operations center (SOC) operators to take control of situations rapidly utilizing LVT’s physical security platform from their preferred software environment.
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