UK Police Force Leverages Location Intelligence from Precisely to Keep World Leaders Safe at Global Summit
Precisely announced that Devon and Cornwall Police leveraged its GIS software to enhance safety measures during the 2021 G7 Summit – the annual gathering of policy leaders from seven of the world’s major democracies. The local police force combined MapInfo Pro with third-party 3D visualizations to create a digital twin that enabled precise contingency planning – based on a model that had an accuracy of up to five millimeters.
Introducing the ASIS Security Risk Assessment Standard: A Comprehensive Framework for Assessing Security Risks
ASIS International announces the release of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard dedicated to security risk assessments. The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to revolutionize how organizations assess and manage security risks. Developed by a team of seasoned security professionals, the ASIS SRA Standard offers an up-to-date and forward-looking comprehensive and systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating security risks, ultimately empowering organizations to safeguard their assets, mitigate threats, and enhance resilience.
Axis Communications Launches Axis Cloud Connect at ISC West 2024
Axis Communications introduces Axis Cloud Connect, an open cloud-based platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible and scalable security solutions. With two decades of experience in cloud connectivity and over a million cloud-connected Axis cameras in use today, Axis Cloud Connect is created to work together with Axis devices to enable a range of managed services that support system and device management, video and data delivery and meet high demands for cybersecurity.
Emerson Debuts LED Wall Pack Luminaires for Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Emerson has introduced Appleton™ IWL weatherproof luminaires, a new line of energy-efficient LED wall packs that meet the security, sustainability, and lighting output requirements of modern commercial and industrial facilities. Appleton IWL luminaires ensure safety for people and property by providing up to 15,000 lumens of optimally distributed light when mounted on building exteriors and at outdoor entrances.
Emerson Launches Exit and Emergency Lighting Systems
Emerson announced the Appleton™ HEX LED Series of egress lighting comprised of a selection of exit and emergency exit signs, exit sign/emergency lighting combination systems, and lamps-only emergency lighting systems, with emergency models featuring 90-minute battery backup as required by OSHA, NFPA, and the NEC. During an evacuation, the rugged lighting systems deliver lifesaving illumination in hostile industrial environments, such as oil refineries, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants, chemical processing areas, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, enabling employees to escape safely from danger.
Urban Outfitters Inc. Partners with Brivo to Enhance Employee and Visitor Security Across National Distribution Centers
Urban Outfitters announced a partnership with Brivo to modernize its physical security systems. Brivo is the global leader of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies. Known for whimsical products and distinctive store designs, URBN has over 562 stores and 23,000 employees across North America.
Grimaldi Forum Monaco Elevates Security and Visitor Experience with State-of-the-Art AI Technology from i-PRO
i-PRO announced that the Grimaldi Forum Monaco (GFM) has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor and Fisheye security cameras with advanced AI-based analytics to enhance visitor safety, protect priceless artworks, and ensure a seamless and secure experience during high-profile events. Located in the city-state of Monaco, the Grimaldi Forum, serves as a prominent venue for conferences, conventions, cultural events, and world-class art exhibitions.
Echodyne Receives FCC Authorization for High-Accuracy EchoShield Radar
Echodyne announces it has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Authorization for its EchoShield radar. The FCC Authorization allows EchoShield to be used for non-experimental purposes and arrives as demand for its breakthrough radars grows across all markets and applications. Echodyne’s software-defined, multi-mission, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) radars are used for situational awareness by Defense, Government, and Critical Infrastructure customers, and as a navigational sensor by Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) markets.
New Collaboration Between Quanergy and Teledyne FLIR
Quanergy Solutions has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and airports. These locations often feature uneven terrain and numerous obstacles, compounded by inadequate lighting conditions that hinder situational awareness. In response, users have historically increased the sensitivity settings on their existing systems, resulting in a surge of false alarms and costly on-site guard services.
i-PRO Unveils Smaller, Faster, and Higher-resolution PTZ Cameras
i-PRO announced 16 new, high-speed pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras with up to 4K resolution and powerful IR illumination. Called Rapid PTZ, the company is launching the new models as part of its X and S Series lineup. The new PTZ cameras are the smallest in their category and feature comprehensive edge AI capabilities and a broad range of resolution options.
Invixium Celebrates 10th Year as Leading Biometric Access Provider
Few start-ups achieve the 1-year anniversary mark, much fewer their 10th. Invixium, while humbled is unsurprised to reach the milestone, given years of daily commitment, grind, grit and determination. From day one, Invixium has progressively scaled a brand that offers cutting-edge biometric solutions for clients and partners across the globe. Consistently innovating biometric solutions for some of the most prestigious clients and partners in business.
Avalor Emerges from Stealth with $30M to Make Sense of Security Data
Avalor announced the completion of a $25M Series A investment round led by TCV, with participation from Salesforce Ventures. Morgan Gerlak, Partner at TCV will join Avalor’s board of directors. This investment adds to a $5M Seed round led by Cyberstarts in 2022 with participation from Jibe Ventures. Avalor will use the new funding to expand operations in the U.S. and Israel. The company is currently hiring for R&D, Product and Solution, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.
VIVOTEK Creates International Smart Security Solution for Chi-Hai Cultural Park in Taiwan
VIVOTEK has introduced international standard security solution to Ching-Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park (hereinafter referred to as “Chi-Hai Cultural Park”) in Taipei to offer citizens a safe environment and experience when they visit the park and protect the park’s important cultural heritage and historical displays from damage, while also strengthening the park’s security under the premise of effective management of manpower and operating cost.
TP-Link USA Unveils VIGI Professional Surveillance Solution and Video Management System at ISC West
TP-Link USA unveiled its full VIGI Professional Video Surveillance Solution at ISC West 2023. As the leading brand of consumer and business networking products for years, TP-LINK now is expanding to provide professional and reliable security solutions for various business scenarios with the dedicated sub-brand VIGI. VIGI features a full suite of network cameras, network […]
ADT Commercial Selects Philippe Sawaya as First-Ever Director of Artificial Intelligence
ADT Commercial announced recently that Philippe Sawaya has been selected as its first-ever Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his new role, Sawaya is leading company efforts in the development and deployment of AI with exceptional analytical capabilities to support the specialized needs of commercial customers across industries. Sawaya leads newly formed Artificial Intelligence team to help mobilize ADT Commercial’s purposeful innovation efforts by building the tools necessary to automate and streamline commercial customers’ security programs to encourage adoption of future technologies.
Mindtech Launches Training-ready Data Packs to Accelerate AI-based Computer Vision Systems
Mindtech announced its data pack offering for customers who are looking to build AI based vision systems in a faster and more cost effective way. Launched in 2019, Mindtech’s behavioural simulator platform, called Chameleon, creates synthetic data to train AI-based vision systems faster and more accurately than other solutions. Mindtech customers, across a range of sectors including retail, home automation and security, use Chameleon to rapidly create the training data they need for a range of tasks including control and fault detection, as well as safety and product recognition.
Antaira Managed Switches Bring Advanced Connectivity to Airport’s Anti-Drone System
Antaira Technologies recently partnered with a Utah-based airspace security and defense company to help implement a digital 3D protective shield to counter illegal entry by drones into a restricted airfield. Because connectivity was critical to the system’s responsiveness, Antaira LMX-1202G-SFP-T Gigabit-managed Ethernet switches were deployed inside multiple tall pillars surrounding the protected airspace. The switches link together dozens of IP video surveillance cameras, computers, and drone detection radar systems to the airport’s central control station.
Surveill and Quanergy Partner to Enhance Security and Business Intelligence
Edge360 and Quanergy Systems, Inc announced the availability of an integrated LiDAR-based video surveillance platform to support the delivery of mission-critical security and business intelligence. Quanergy combines long-range M-Series LiDAR sensors and QORTEX DTC™, a powerful 3D Perception Software, to provide real-time people and vehicle tracking into Edge360’s flagship solutions, Surveill VMS and Surveill 3D. The inherent openness of the Surveill VMS platform supports rapid and comprehensive integration with the Quanergy solution to provide mission-critical video data analysis.
VIVOTEK Unveils its New VSaaS, VORTEX, at ISC WEST
VORTEX, VIVOTEK’s new cloud-based video surveillance a service (VSaaS). By integrating deep-learning based cameras with cloud hosting services, VORTEX is able to process multiple data streams (video, audio, and analytics metadata), issue incident alerts, and perform video searches using metadata. The service is built on cloud architecture, making multi-site surveillance both simple and cost effective. VORTEX is accessible via APP or web browser, making surveillance control and management easier and smarter than ever. VORTEX will be on display at VIVOTEK’s booth (No. 22015) at ISC WEST 2022.
New Cisco Meraki Smart Camera Expands Range of Security Operations
Details matter, especially when it comes to safety and security. Was that an “O” or a “Q” on the license plate of the vehicle that entered the lot last night? Who exited the vehicle, and what were they carrying? What did they have when they returned, and how quickly can you locate the relevant video? If you don’t have the right camera system in place, it’s almost impossible to answer these crucial questions.