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D-Tools Welcomes TRENDnet to Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program
D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, announced that TRENDnet has officially joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. A global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, TRENDnet now makes it easier for networking, security, and technology professionals using D-Tools to specify TRENDnet products in projects of any size.
Ambarella Introduces S5L Family Of 4K SoCs For Battery-Powered Security IP-Cameras
Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), a leading developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, introduced the S5L and S5LM SoC (System on Chip) families to enable a new generation of 4K IP security cameras. The S5L is designed for professional IP-cameras and includes 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing, multi-streaming, on-chip lens distortion correction, and dual video inputs. The S5LM targets the home monitoring market, including battery-powered IP-cameras and video doorbell cameras, and uses a single 16-bit DDR memory for low-power operation.
Milestone Systems Continues Growth With 2016 Record Sales
Milestone Systems, the global number one open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), again presents a strong financial report for 2016 with a solid growth of 18% over 2015. Milestone Systems reports 2016 invoiced revenue of DKK 805 M (EUR 108 M). Net revenue was DKK 709 M (EUR 95 M), an increase of 18% compared to 2015.
Quantum Wants You To Prepare For The Influx Of Surveillance Data
The video surveillance industry is undergoing a significant transformation?organizations are storing ever-increasing amounts of video captured from low-cost, high-resolution cameras, and they?re retaining the content for longer periods of time due to business mandates, new legislation, and/or future analysis. This is leading to an influx of surveillance data, and finding a cost-effective, high performance storage solution is crucial.
Perry Levine Joins BCDVideo Executive Management Team
BCDVideo introduced 35-year security industry veteran Perry Levine as Director of Strategic Alliances. The newest member of BCDVideo?s Executive Team, Levine will be responsible for articulating the BCDVideo technology message and product platform to National and local security integrators, camera manufacturers, Video Management Software companies, distributors, industry associations, and all technical partners associated with BCDVideo.
Digital Defense Receives IBM PartnerWorld’s Ready For IBM Security Intelligence Validation
Digital Defense, a leading provider of Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS), announced it has received IBM PartnerWorld?s Ready for IBM Security Intelligence designation for its Frontline™ Vulnerability Manager. As a result, Digital Defense’s Frontline Vulnerability Manager has been validated to integrate with IBM Security products to help better protect customers around the world.
Robotic Assistance Devices And weSECURE Robotics Sign Strategic Distribution Agreement
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced that weSECURE Robotics has joined the growing list of RAD authorized partners. weSECURE, which delivers robotic solutions that increase operational efficiencies, boasts a strong penetration in the oil and gas industry, and will extend RAD?s presence in strategic vertical markets.
Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes AMAG
Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that AMAG Technology, a leading access control, IP video, identity management, visitor management and intrusion detection solution provider, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. AMAG?s Symmetry™ CompleteView VMS (video management system) is certified for use with Arecont Vision megapixel cameras, and is available in the MegaLab™ as part of the program.
Nigel Spinks To Lead Liaison Committee For The Monitoring Association
Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces that Nigel Spinks has been named Chairman of the Associate Members? Liaison Committee for The Monitoring Association, formerly known as the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). Spinks, who is the Global Senior Director Communication Service Provider Sales at Tyco Security Products, is a long time member of The Monitoring Association and will lead a committee that serves as the voice for manufacturers who are members of the association.
David Grinstead New Vice President/General Manager Johnson Controls Global Security Products
Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company?s security products operations. Grinstead leads Global Security Product?s operations and will be responsible for the organization?s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering, and operations, which includes nearly 3,000 employees.
Lenel And Milestone Announce Strategic Alliance, Reduced License Fees
Lenel, a leading provider in advanced security systems for over 20 years, announced it will begin selling Milestone Systems Video Management Software (VMS) solutions directly through the Lenel Value Added Reseller (VAR) channel in North America. This alliance will reduce the total cost of ownership for users by offering both the industry-leading Lenel OnGuard® access control and the Milestone XProtect® VMS solutions through the same channel with reduced licensing fees. Lenel and Milestone Systems have a combined 40 years of industry experience in providing customers with open security solution technologies. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Digital Ally, Inc. Announces 2016 Operating Results
Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial applications, announced its operating results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. An investor conference call is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EDT tomorrow, March 28 2017.
Video Surveillance Market Global Forecast To 2022
The Video Surveillance market was valued at US$30.37 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach US$75.64 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.4% between 2017 and 2022, according to research published by published by MarketsandMarkets. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022. Implementation of video analytics, increased installation of video surveillance systems, usage of cloud-based services for centralized data, use of high-definition cameras, and the need for physical security are the major factors driving the growth of the video surveillance market. Growing safety and security concerns, rising crime rates, and increasing terror attacks are some of the factors driving the growth of the camera subsegment of the hardware segment. Continuously decreasing prices of cameras have resulted in an increase in the adoption of surveillance cameras across the globe. With the increasing use of cameras, the servers, storage devices, and monitors subsegments of the hardware segment are also growing at a significant rate.
ViSTA Networking Solutions Releases New NVR Configurator Tool
ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) is pleased to announce that its Network Video Recorder (NVR) configuration tool is now available for download from the VNS website. The VNS NVR Configuration Assistant generates an ordering part-number based on the user’s description of their surveillance application. The tool turns camera configurations, storage retention needs, and physical requirements into an NVR hardware specification that is just right for the project.
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Milestone Systems, a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, has started 2017 by making two senior level recruitments and promoting and appointing four high-performing members of its staff to new roles. As the company extends its global reach and influence, these high caliber individuals will support Milestone?s future innovation and growth. As part of its stated objective to support the VMS open platform community with the best possible levels of talent, innovation and service, these new appointments, promotions and recruitments address the needs of Milestone?s growing community of partners and customers. With the aim of strengthening the Milestone platform and product value propositions, these new appointments will focus on technology innovation, both externally and internally.
Comcast Business Developing Video Surveillance, Storage Product
Count this one among the no-brainers for Comcast: the cable giant is preparing a new offering called Comcast Business SmartOffice, which bundles IP-cameras for video surveillance with a cloud storage service and professional installation. It’s a simple package that appears to be targeted at small-to-midsized businesses needing basic video security. Users can view live and recorded video on a web-based platform or through mobile apps. Pricing is listed as starting at $140 per month for a package that includes four cameras and 30 days of cloud storage.
Daniel Elvin And Abhishek Kumar New Regional Directors For Oncam In India/APAC Markets
Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced the promotion of sales leaders Daniel Elvin and Abhishek Kumar to Regional Directors in the APAC and South Asia regions, respectively. The move is in response to the overwhelming growth of the security and business intelligence markets in these dynamic regions, and increasing demand from target customers in both the private and public sectors. In these roles, Elvin and Kumar are tasked with developing and implementing strategic sales and business development plans to increase market share that supports the overall corporate strategy in 2017
Schneider Electric Study Highlights Cross-Industry Trend To Move Security Applications To The Cloud
According to a new study commissioned by Schneider Electric, companies across industries are increasingly leveraging the cloud for security applications, with 42 percent of respondents indicating they currently run security applications in the cloud and almost half (45 percent) stating they are likely or extremely likely to transition security operations to the cloud in the future. Organizations utilize the cloud for existing applications including data storage, human resources, email, and security are eager to continue adopting it for security operations.
Alarm.com Announces ObjectVideo Acquisition
Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM), the leading platform for the connected home and business, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of ObjectVideo, Inc’s. business, including the company’s products, technology portfolio and personnel. ObjectVideo is a pioneer in the fields of video analytics and computer vision, with technology that extracts meaning and intelligence from video streams in real-time to enable object tracking, pattern recognition and activity identification. The business, now called ObjectVideo Labs, will accelerate Alarm.com’s research and development of video services and video analytics applications, and will continue to provide advanced research and engineering services for federal government customers.
John Steele of Johnson Controls Is SIA’s 2016 SIA Committee Chair Of The Year
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected John Steele, Senior Director of Government Relations, Johnson Controls, as 2016 SIA Committee Chair of the Year for his work with the SIA Government Relations State and Local Policy Working Group. With this award, SIA honors Steele for his work in advocacy on behalf of the security industry in dialogs with state and local governments. SIA Chairman Denis Hebert will present the 2016 Committee Chair of the Year Award to Steele at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 4, 2016, during ISC West.