Corporate News
ALPR Provider Earns Milestone Gold Partner Classification
PlateSmart has partnered with video management software platform provider Milestone Systems since 2016. Recently, the two organizations enhanced their relationship when PlateSmart earned Milestone Gold Partner classification. The PlateSmart ARES® automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) solution, which is camera-agnostic and software-only, integrates seamlessly with the Milestone XProtect® VMS. This allows ARES to trigger actions within XProtect, such as alerts, emails and physical alarms.
NIST Recommends ONVIF Video Export Spec as New Standard for FBI
ONVIF® announced that its Export File Format, the ONVIF specification for the export of video from security surveillance recording platforms, is the new standard recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the exporting and playback of video surveillance recordings. In a research project commissioned by the FBI to aid law enforcement in forensic investigations, NIST worked in conjunction with ONVIF to adopt the Export File Format to serve as the FBI?s new minimum interoperability requirements.
Qognify Appoints Jeremy Howard as Vice President Of Physical Security Sales for the Americas
Qognify has announced the appointment of Jeremy Howard as Vice President of Physical Security Sales for the Americas. Jeremy has more than 20 years? experience working with security hardware and software infrastructure, in use by Qognify customers throughout the Americas. He will be working with the team to grow Qognify?s partner and key account channels, using his proven ability to deliver highly customized solutions that meet the security requirements of large enterprises.
Vision-Box Achieves Top Ranking on latest NIST?s Facial Recognition Vendor Test
Vision-Box has submitted their facial recognition algorithm to tests by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), outperforming other top competitors. NIST provides an independent assessment of facial recognition technology for industry, governments and law enforcement agencies across the globe. The latest benchmark covering 109 algorithms from over 63 providers has ranked Vision-Box?s algorithm within the top 15.
As Sonitrol Celebrates a 55th Anniversary, 2019 Brings New Franchises and Expansions on Current Markets in Several States
Over a fifteen-month period, Sonitrol has opened new franchises and expanded current markets in eight states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, and Florida. The expansion of current markets where Sonitrol has a footprint assist in the growth of the Sonitrol brand and secure more businesses with the best in verified electronic security, keeping our communities safe and keeping more criminals off the streets.
General John F. Kelly to Present Keynote Address at GSX 2019
ASIS International announced that General John F. Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps will present a keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the 2019 Global Security Exchange (GSX). The presentation is titled Geopolitics and Security. As a 4-Star General, as well as former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and White House Chief of Staff, General Kelly has provided leadership in protecting the United States throughout his distinguished career.
Echodyne to Speak on Critical Need for UAS Detection and Mitigation Technologies to Enhance Airport Security
Echodyne announced that Maureen Swanson, Manager of Public Policy and Partner Engagement, will speak June 5th at 2 PM at the FAA UAS Symposium in Baltimore. The event takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center. Swanson will participate on the panel entitled UAS Mitigation at Airports and discuss the importance of precisely tracking and classifying objects of interest so that mitigation protocols can be triggered when appropriate.
TDSi Appearing with the BSIA and ONVIF at IFSEC International 2019
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces that it will be appearing on both the BSIA and ONVIF stands at IFSEC International 2019. TDSi?s team will be available to discuss its latest products with customers and partners on the BSIA Stand and ONVIF Booth throughout the event. The GARDiS range was launched at the end of 2018 with the first version of the Access Management Software and was recently updated by GARDiS Version 1.1.
Transition Networks Accepted into Milestone Systems? Marketplace
Transition Networks announced it has been accepted into Milestone Systems? Marketplace. Launched in February, Milestone Marketplace enables Milestone Technology Partners to market their applications, hardware, and services that integrate with or are designed to work with Milestone XProtect? VMS. In 2018, Transition Networks partnered with Milestone to integrate all of its managed PoE+ and PoE++ switches into the Milestone Systems XProtect VMS.
Transom Capital Group Acquires Pelco, Inc.
Transom Capital Group announced it has acquired Pelco, Inc. from Schneider Electric. Pelco is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of predictive video security solutions including cameras, recording and management systems, software, and services. Pelco?s personal engagement with customers, resellers and technology partners drives the development and deployment of surveillance and security solutions with meaningful innovation.
Arecont Vision Is Dead! – Or Is It?
Many of us read about a year ago that one of the very few U.S. manufacturers of IP-Cameras –Arecont Vision– had declared bankruptcy. It was assumed at that moment that a private equity firm, Turnspire Capital Partners, was going to purchase the company (or at least all of its assets). But what ultimately happened was a surprise to many and may have been the best thing for Arecont Vision to get back on track.
Secured Forum 2019 to Feature Keynote Presentation From the NSA?s David Hogue
The Security Industry Association (SIA), ISC Security Events and PSA Security Network have announced David Hogue of the National Security Agency (NSA) as one of the keynote speakers for the second annual Cyber:Secured Forum – a cybersecurity educational summit centered on how to improve and maintain the cybersecurity of integrated solutions and physical security systems. The second annual cybersecurity educational summit will be held July 29-31 in Dallas, Texas.
Siemplify Customers and CEO to Share SOAR ?Tales from the Trenches? at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019
Siemplify announced that Siemplify customers, along with CEO and co-founder Amos Stern, will deliver a presentation on ?Security Orchestration, Automation and Response ? Tales from the Trenches? during June?s Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2019. The talk will separate hype from reality by demonstrating how organizations leverage SOAR in the real world as a force multiplier for their security operations.
Tavcom Training Announces IFSEC International Education Programme for the Future of Security Theatre
Tavcom Training, part of Linx International Group and IFSEC?s education partner, today revealed details of the 24 free-to-attend and CPD-accredited education sessions, that will be presented at the Future of Security Theatre, this year at IFSEC International in London. Tavcom Training has compiled an education programme that addresses many of the most talked about trends and issues amongst security practitioners.
Security 101 Opens Office in Rapidly Growing San Antonio
Security 101, one of the nation?s fastest-growing security integrators, has opened a new office in San Antonio. Jeff Ye is the owner and general manager of the office. Over the last decade, Jeff has held various positions in several industries beginning in B2B sales for oil & gas technology and most recently as the director of sales for a T-Mobile partner company, leading a market team of 700 people.
Pivot3 Continues Growth in Q1 2019; Expansion into IoT Use Cases
Pivot3 experienced continued growth in Q1 2019 with enterprise and Fortune 1000 customers representing nearly 80-percent of bookings. This growth has been driven by organizations seeking simple, easy-to-deploy IoT and hybrid cloud solutions that address industry-specific challenges. Pivot3 is architected for extreme resilience and is able to manage massive volumes of data, making the company uniquely positioned to handle IoT use cases.
Cambridge Pixel Adds Audio Capture to its Multi-function RDR Data Recorder to Support Control Centre Training and Incident Analysis
RDR uniquely captures, records and replays the industry?s widest range of data types in a single recording product, including radar, audio, camera video, computer screens, network streams, AIS, ADS-B, IFF and NMEA-0183 navigation data. Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has enhanced its multi-function real-time data recorder (RDR) to include audio data capture and playback.
NEC Expands Team To Focus on DOJ Biometrics and Facial Recognition
NEC Corporation of America (NEC) has appointed Paul DiPietra to its Advanced Recognition Systems Division to serve as the Senior Account Manager for the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Law Enforcement. DiPietra will be the primary liaison for NEC with the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Courts and other federal agencies that seek to use biometrics to help prevent crime, solve cases and protect public safety.
PlateSmart and IPConfigure Join Forces
PlateSmart Technologies entered into an agreement with video management software provider IPConfigure, Inc. to integrate the PlateSmart ARES® automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) software into IPConfigure?s Orchid VMS. It?s a move that will give IPConfigure customers access to a powerful, award-winning ALPR solution. Deployed globally by customers large and small, IPConfigure Orchid VMS provides local and remote access to live and recorded video through an intuitive web browser interface.
Genetec Makes New Strategic Appointments in Europe
Genetec announced a number of strategic hires in Europe to support the company?s sustained growth in both Europe and the Middle East. Francesco Serra, has taken on the role of Vice President of Sales for Europe, based in the Genetec European headquarters in Paris. Having held senior roles with Siemens, Avaya and Polycom, Francesco brings over 25 years of management experience in the technology industry. In his new role, Francesco will be responsible for driving the Genetec European sales and channel operations.