Business Intelligence
3xLOGIC Launches the VIGIL Video Solutions in EMEA
3xLOGIC is launching its VIGIL suite of video solutions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The ecosystem, comprising software and hardware such as cameras, recorders, thermal imagers, people counters, and accessories, is designed to provide a scalable security solution that’s tailored to every business need. Business leaders have increasing amounts of data available to analyse, with the total amount of data in the world forecast to reach 59 zettabytes in 2020.
SAFR is Chosen to Provide Features, Including Mask Detection and Face Recognition, for G2K Group
SAFR from RealNetworks announced a global partnership with German tech company G2K Group GmbH to revolutionize real-time video analytics. SAFR features including face recognition, mask detection, person detection, and demographic analysis have been integrated into Parsifal — a robust AI platform providing actionable video analytics for verticals such as retail, transportation, smart cities, and sports and entertainment.
Pangea Assists Liberty Latin America in Protecting its Employees Against the Spread of COVID-19
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Israel’s Pangea will supply workplace protection systems to Liberty Latin America, one of the leading communications companies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Pangea multi-sensor solution integrates thermal imaging, video analytics and biometric access control technologies for screening large volumes of people entering buildings and public spaces.
CBX Chooses SAFR from RealNetworks To Enhance Terminal Efficiency
Otay-Tijuana Venture LLC has chosen SAFR from RealNetworks’ video analytics technology to be used throughout the San Diego – Tijuana terminal in order to optimize operations and improve passenger flow. The first building to connect the United States to a foreign airport terminal, CBX serves millions of passengers that cross the border as part of their trip, helping them avoid unforeseen delays in the congested border crossings of San Ysidro and Otay.
Johnson Controls Adds Cost-effective, AI-Driven Face Mask Detection to ExacqVision VMS
Johnson Controls is announcing exacqVision 20.09, which offers an integrated, cost-effective face mask detection solution that can quickly put information into the hands of facility decision-makers to help maintain safe environments for employees and visitors. Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics versus pixel-based analytics, exacqVision 20.09 with Face Mask Detection offers improved accuracy and a scalable, efficient solution.
ZeroEyes Selected by South Side Area School District for Weapons Detection Solution
ZeroEyes’ platform is purpose-built to detect visible weapons in real-time, identifying guns before any violent threats can occur. ZeroEyes’ software integrates with an organization’s existing camera systems and video analytics to detect weapons in real-time. As soon as a visible weapon is detected, an alert with the image of the weapon goes to the ZeroEyes monitoring team. Once confirmed, an alert is sent to local emergency dispatch, onsite security staff, police and school administrators.
Security & Safety Things Announces Winners of App Challenge
Security and Safety Things GmbH announced the three winners of its App Challenge, a contest designed to promote the development of innovative applications for smart cameras in the retail, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The winning apps provided solutions to help these vertical markets overcome new challenges as a result of COVID-19 conditions. This application provides a way for retailers to discern customer satisfaction through the use of hand gestures and facial expression emojis.
FelenaSoft’s Xeoma VMS Now With Mask Detection Analytic
FelenaSoft has announced the release of the latest version of its Xeoma VMS that now includes the new mask detection analytic. The mask detector feature of Xeoma video surveillance software monitors real-time camera feed for individuals wearing or not wearing facial masks. This intellectual feature –based on artificial intelligence and deep machine learning video analytics– is capable of detecting people in a camera’s field of view, finding their faces, and determining if they have an ‘medical mask’ on or not.
Video Technology During A Pandemic: How Can We Address New Challenges?
The current global pandemic presents businesses and institutions with an array of new challenges beyond security. Businesses and organizations must now implement protocols and address logistical, commercial, and security hurdles. The panel discussion will feature professionals from key frontline industries affected by the pandemic, including end-users from municipality management and healthcare. Milestone Systems announced a webinar panel discussion of safety and security professionals.
Calipsa and Immix Announce the Launch of AI Video Verification Solution for Central Alarm Monitoring Stations in the Americas
Calipsa and Immix are bringing their proven AI Video Alarm Verification solution to central alarm monitoring stations in the Americas. The news follows the successful launch of the solution, known as AI Link, in Europe, Middle East and Africa and the Asia Paific region (APAC) in May this year. The integration, which will be available starting Sept. 1, will allow Immix customers to add Calipsa’s False Alarm Filtering technology to their cameras directly via the AI Link feature in Immix Central Station and Guard Force.
Bosch Building Technologies Makes Data Visible and Usable with Intelligent Insights
Using data to improve security, safety, and business decisions have become increasingly important to the market and continues to grow. Now, Bosch has introduced an affordable software solution called Intelligent Insights that enables customers to use data in new ways. It completes the data journey from scene to screen and helps users quickly understand the context of various situations, enabling them to make informed decisions.
ISS Adds SecurOS Hand Sanitizer Analytics to Portfolio of COVID-19 Response Solutions
ISS has added SecurOS Hand Sanitizer to the company’s robust offering of COVID-19 Return to Work solutions. The new analytics, built on Artificial Neural Network and imaging technology from Intel, is designed to detect if an individual has not properly cleansed their hands in a designated area where hand washing and/or hand sanitization is mandated. Initially developed for use in the food service industry, the demand for hand sanitizer analytics is trending rapidly to meet emerging compliance requirements in a post COVID-19 world.
Video Analytics Explained: Free Resource Launched
SYNECTICS has released its latest ‘Tech Note’ to help business and organizations explore how video analytics can transform their security and surveillance operations. The free ‘Tech Note’ highlights how operators can maximize intelligence and analytics from real-time video data. It draws on Synectics deep experience in the design and deployment of advanced surveillance solutions for highly regulated and specialized industries around the world.
Academic-led Report Calls for Retailers to Adopt More Strategic Use of Video Analytics
A new ECR report, authored by Professor Emeritus Adrian Beck of the University of Leicester, calls for retailers to leverage video analytics more strategically, to control costs, improve operations, and increase profitability. Commissioned by the ECR Retail Loss Group and supported by an independent research grant from Genetec the report offers practical advice for retailers on extracting maximum value from their video surveillance systems.
Pivot3 Expands Automation and Intelligence Capabilities for Lifecycle Management of Video Infrastructure
Pivot3 announced significant automation and intelligence enhancements to its Acuity software platform to address the system administration, maintenance and availability challenges often faced in large-scale video surveillance deployments. The new intelligent system health and best practices analysis features provide significant reductions in total cost of ownership, ensure 24 x 7 system uptime in large multi-petabyte environments, and enable customers to automate end-to-end system life-cycle management processes.
viisights Behavioral Recognition Changes the Landscape in Video Intelligence
viisights continues to gain momentum with cities, organizations, and technology partners serving the U.S. and global markets. The highly innovative and unique solution provides municipalities and organizations with the ability to automatically detect, analyze, and differentiate human behaviors, such as an individual slipping and falling vs. being thrown to the ground, or two people embracing vs. fighting, or a peaceful parade vs. a riot.
PureTech Systems Announces Technology Partnership with Milestone VMS
PureTech Systems announce its product integration with Milestone VMS and participation in the Milestone Marketplace. PureTech’s integration with Milestone enables alarms generated from PureActiv AI Video Analytics to be sent directly into the Milestone Video Management System (VMS). In addition to the product integration, PureTech is participating in the Milestone Marketplace. This gives end-users one-stop to explore applications, hardware, and services that are compatible with Milestone XProtect.
Motorola Solutions Introduces Technology to Support Public-Private Partnerships
Motorola Solutions announced the latest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio through the introduction of new technology to support Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programs. PPP allows public safety officials and businesses in the community to collaborate through the sharing of video footage and information to better prevent and respond to incidents. Businesses are able to stipulate which sites and cameras would be accessible to public safety command centers.
ZeroEyes Partners with RapidSOS to Immediately Inform 911 When Weapons Are Detected
ZeroEyes announced partnership with RapidSOS to send threat detection and surveillance data directly to 911. Built in partnership with public safety, RapidSOS’s emergency response data platform securely and automatically links life-saving data from connected devices directly to over 4,700 emergency communications centers nationwide. ZeroEyes’ software integrates with an organization’s existing camera systems and video analytics to detect weapons in real time.
ISS Releases Advanced Face Mask Detection Analytics To Help Organizations Get Back-to-Work Quickly and Safely
Intelligent Security Systems announces the release of the company’s new SecurOS Face Mask Detection (FMD) solution. The solution is designed to help organizations safely and quickly restore, maintain, and further protect operations. SecurOS FMD automatically detects when an individual attempts to enter a facility without wearing a face mask where required, and alerts administrators. ISS FMD is built using advanced neural network-based algorithms to deliver high accuracy with real-time detection.