Smart Devices
Texas A&M Modernizes Campus Parking With Genetec AutoVu ALPR
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that Texas A&M University is successfully using Genetec AutoVu™automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to modernize its parking enforcement system.
Revolutionary AI-Powered Solution Drastically Reduces Nuisance Alarms Enhancing Monitoring Efficiency And Effectiveness
PureTech Systems Inc., is proud to announce the integration of its patented, award-winning SaaS solution, PurifAI™, with IMMIX’s CS & GS video monitoring platforms. This integration delivers a breakthrough in video alarm validation, significantly reducing nuisance alarms while enhancing the efficiency of both self-monitoring and central monitoring operations.
Hakimo Secures $10.5M To Transform Physical Security With Human-Like Autonomous Security Agent
With surging crime rates, acute security staffing shortages, and mounting false alarms, organizations are desperately seeking smarter ways to strengthen their security while reducing costs. Today, Hakimo, a leader in AI-powered physical security monitoring, announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator, a breakthrough autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional.
iProov Launches Facial Biometric MFA Support Targeting Workforce Identity Theft
iProov launched iProov Workforce MFA today. This device-independent, FIDO Alliance-certified, biometric authentication solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of one of workforce security’s most crucial concerns: account takeover. Using biometric authentication as part of an MFA process adds an irrefutable layer of identity confirmation to help organizations prevent significant financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions.
West Perry School District Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology To Enhance School Safety
ZeroEyes announced that its technology has been deployed by West Perry School District (WPSD) to proactively protect students, faculty, and staff from potential gun-related threats. By integrating ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software with its existing security infrastructure, WPSD strengthens its commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment.
ZeroEyes And Advantech Partner To Expand Delaware State University Campus Security With ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced Delaware State University (DSU) has integrated ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection technology and situational awareness platform into its multi-layered security system. This deployment was facilitated by Delaware-based Advantech, a global leader in embedded and automation solutions for AIoT system integrators.
ZeroEyes and Metrasens Partner To Enhance Layered Security Approach In Hospitals And Schools
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced a new industry partnership. This collaboration will enhance safety measures across campuses nationwide, including hospitals and schools, by combining leading-edge detection technologies to better protect customers in these environments.
Knightscope Partners With U.S. Air Force On Autonomous Security Robots
Knightscope, Inc. announced its selection by AFWERX for a Phase I SBIR contract to streamline and improve Air Force Installation Security procedures and outcomes. Knightscope will research and evaluate internal and perimeter security approaches, assess existing solutions and explore new innovations to address USAF Security Force concerns. This partnership aims to leverage Knightscope’s Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to improve the safety of critical defense assets and personnel while solving the Air Force’s most urgent security challenges.
Securus Technologies Pilots Groundbreaking Tablets For Correctional Facilities
Securus Technologies, a leading provider of corrections technology, highlighted promising results from its first customer pilot programs for their EVOTAB and Officer T80 tablets at the American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Conference. These innovative devices hold significant potential to transform communication and efficiency within correctional facilities.
Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR Solution Closes Critical Gaps In Data Center Security
Quanergy Solutions is driving awareness of its advanced 3D LiDAR system, created to address critical vulnerabilities in data center security. With the rise of hyperscale, colocation, and edge facilities, data centers face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
VIVOTEK’s Cutting-edge AI Security Technologies Position Maringá as Brazil’s Leading Smart City
Since 2024, Maringá, a city of approximately 500,000 residents consistently recognized as the best city to live in Brazil for over 6 consecutive years, has further strengthened its reputation by addressing the growing need for public safety. In this pioneering project, ALCA NETWORK and ALLNET were responsible for the project design and partnered with VIVOTEK, to implement one of the most advanced smart surveillance solutions in Brazil.
Allegion First Security Provider to Support Mobile Credentials On Google’s Wear OS Smartwatches
Allegion US, is the first to support mobile credentials in Google Wallet™ on Wear OS smartwatches. Available starting December 9, 2024, for all Schlage® mobile credentials currently offered in Google Wallet on Android™ such as student IDs and employee badges, the solution equips Wear OS smartwatch users with convenience, enhanced security and seamless access.
EnGenius Release New Broadband Outdoor Wireless Solution to Empower Industrial and Smart City Applications
EnGenius Technologies has launched the new Broadband Outdoor EOC600 series, featuring an efficient network management solution called SkyPoint. The EOC series remains a core solution for Smart City and Industrial applications, whether it’s the EOC655 or EOC600. The EOC655 series is primarily designed for backhaul applications, while the EOC600 series focuses on last-mile connectivity. The focus for Smart Cities is primarily on last-mile connectivity, covering a few city blocks or streets.
IDIS Americas Introduces Innovative I-Mobile Transit Video Security Solution
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.
Specifi Partners with Nice North America to Deliver Streamlined Proposals and Project Management for the Nice Builder Program
Specifi announced a new integration with Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice that deliver seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment. The new collaboration, which follows recent successful integrations with leading brands including Snap One and Masimo Consumer […]
Brivo Expands Brivo Wallet Pass Mobile Credentials With Google Wallet
Brivo announces the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. Effective immediately, Brivo customers can empower employees to add their access badges securely to Google Wallet. This advancement enables employees to effortlessly unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators and key card-protected amenity spaces by tapping an Android phone to a reader, eliminating the need to open an app or carry a traditional physical access card.
AI-Enabled Mobile Security Trailers Protect Retailers from Growing Threat
Last year, retail stores in the U.S. lost an estimated $86.6 billion USD to theft. According to the same report from the National Retail Federation, that number is projected to increase to over $115 billion by 2025. Loss prevention is always top of mind for retailers. However, of growing concern is organized retail crime, which is increasing at an alarming rate. Brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which are already struggling, are now facing increased exposure.
New Version of Genetec Sipelia Turns Mobile Phones into Powerful Security Communication Devices
Genetec announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phone.
Axon Launches Next Generation Body Camera with More Features to Never Miss a Moment
Axon introduced its next generation body-worn camera, Axon Body 4. Ensuring that critical moments are always captured is an important component of Axon’s moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next decade. Axon has led the way in body camera innovation since 2008, providing customers with the latest technology to increase officer and community safety.
CEDIA Launches CEDIA NextGen: Smart Home Career Toolkit
CEDIA announced the launch of CEDIA NextGen: Smart Home Career Toolkit. This new collection of free resources, designed to complement CEDIA?s existing workforce development programs, will help the global CEDIA channel build awareness of industry employment opportunities and recruit new hires.