Surveillance
Security & Safety Things sparks New era in Video Surveillance with Commercial Availability of Supported Cameras
Security & Safety Things is set to reshape innovation in video analytics and computer vision with the commercial availability of a number of new smart IP security cameras, from a variety of vendors, that leverage the Security & Safety Things open and secure IoT platform. This new generation of security cameras will operate using the free S&ST camera operating system, which enables the cameras to run multiple AI-enabled applications in parallel.
Pivot3 Improves Economics For Mission Critical Video Surveillance Environments, Powered by Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers
Pivot3 announced a new platform for video surveillance solutions that enable organizations to do more with less in supporting their mission-critical security operations. Powered by the next generation Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 server platform with 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor, the new Pivot3 solutions deliver 10% lower cost per terabyte, 14% better capacity density and 100% more bandwidth than similar solutions. The result is improved camera density at a lower overall TCO for customers who consider their video mission-critical.
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Global MSC Security Conference & Exhibition 2020 to Focus on How Operators Can Benefit from AI and Analytics in Video Surveillance
Global MSC Security announced the opening of registrations for the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition 2020. This year, the annual event will focus on helping control room operators to realise the potential of Artificial Intelligence and Analytics in Video Surveillance. The exhibition opens on Monday 9th November, with the conference taking place on Tuesday 10th November 2020, at the Bristol Hotel in Bristol.
The Case for More Remote Management
It?s safe to say the world hasn?t seen anything like this. The disruption that the spread of coronavirus has caused in both our personal and professional lives is anything but ?normal.? However, we?re seeing now more than ever, that technology is bringing people together in a unique way. This begs the question: How can this technology help ease the burden businesses are currently experiencing?
Need To Implement Security Guard And Managed Guarding In Pandemic Outbreaks
The Covid19 pandemic has produced an increase in the way security guard services operate with global inquiries rising rapidly as sites go into states of lockdown. Commercial IP and vital global infrastructures have seen a spike in use for competent professional security guarding hire that is able to minimize incursions onto sites while minimizing criminal activity. This drive is seen as good for business but has created a sub-set of problems, Mainly how we keep our manned guarding teams safe in such times of a pandemic.
Most Important Responsibilities Of A Security Guard
If security guards perform their duties well, they can successfully prevent loss and crime, as well as keep the people safe. However, all responsibilities mentioned in this article require certain qualities from a security guard, such as excellent communication skills, rationality, ability to lead, and to be part of the team. On the other hand, being a security officer usually calls for physical strength and fitness.
LiDAR to Help Regulate Social Distancing During Coronavirus
In an effort to help public venues safely re-open and address public concern over the spread of COVID-19, iinside, a leader in indoor motion analytics for airports and other public venues, today announced the release of SafeDistance, a free upgrade to its LiDAR-powered solution for monitoring and analyzing crowd density in public spaces. iQueue SafeDistance utilizes precise 3D LiDAR to help airport, venue and facility managers monitor and mitigate crowding and congestion.
Desert Highlands Updates Community?s Security System
Desert Highlands has updated the community?s security system, installing the state-of-the-art Avigilon Surveillance System. The upgraded security system at Desert Highlands includes 55 new IP cameras installed throughout the property. Other features of the system include new technology that allows the Desert Highlands security team the ability to locate vehicles or people with specific description criteria, and an appearance search feature that can recognize individuals based on various descriptions.
Panasonic i-PRO and WCCTV Connect to Provide High-performance Mobile Surveillance Solutions
Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC to offer high-performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery to their customers, and for WCCTV to offer their customers wireless surveillance solutions that integrate Panasonic i-PRO cameras.
Cedr Factory Employs Dahua Surveillance Solution to Improve Security Level
With a history of over 20 years, Cedr factory is one of the leading manufacturers of wooden doors, kitchen cabinets and other wood products in Russia. Today, it has a few of its own modern and automated plants with a wide range of products and innovative production approaches. For such a modern wood factory, safety is of paramount concern. Advanced video surveillance systems need to be introduced in the internal and external areas of the factory.
Genetec Announces Immediate Availability of AutoVu SharpZ3 Next-generation Mobile License Plate Recognition System
Genetec announced the immediate availability of its next-generation mobile license plate recognition system. The new AutoVu? SharpZ3 goes beyond traditional license plate identification and brings new levels of insight in vehicle analytics, situational awareness, and accuracy. The new SharpZ3 can help them track the types of vehicle (car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle) in parking lots or around the city, and analyze the evolution of the mix of vehicle types over time.
Deep Sentinel Launches Business Security Service to Protect Company Premises After-Hours
Deep Sentinel unveiled a new product designed for small-to-medium businesses: Deep Sentinel for Business. Providing after-hours protection against crimes like vandalism and theft, Deep Sentinel for Business features many of the same benefits as Deep Sentinel?s home security product. Weatherproof cameras use AI to detect potential threats, alerting one of the company?s LiveSentinel? guards to any unusual activity.
Genetec Helps Retailers Detect Theft Trends in a few Clicks with Security Center Transaction Finder
Genetec announced Security Center Transaction Finder, a Point of Sale integration tool with exception-based reporting capabilities, designed to help retailers speed up their investigations. Embedded in the security system, Security Center Transaction Finder correlates POS data with the corresponding video, with the ability to bring in additional sources such as analytics as an added feature which eliminates the need to jump between different platforms.
Rise of Facial Recognition for IP surveillance ? New CyberLink/Vivotek Partnership
CyberLink Corp. announced a strategic partnership with VIVOTEK adding CyberLink?s FaceMe AI facial recognition engine to VIVOTEK?s IP surveillance solutions. The new collaboration will be showcased at Intersec 2020 in Dubai. CyberLink?s FaceMe AI Facial Recognition Engine will be integrated into VIVOTEK?s network cameras and back-end video management software, enabling security operators to receive accurate facial recognition alerts based on both blacklists and whitelists.
ONVIF Hosts 21st Developers? Plugfest in Rome
ONVIF hosted its 21st Developers? Plugfest late last year in Rome, an event that highlighted the continued demand for interoperable solutions. More than 30 developers and engineers from 18 ONVIF member companies gathered for this multi-day event, which featured 164 hours of testing. Attendees tested their implementations of ONVIF profiles along with other ONVIF profile-conformant products. Developers could also test products independently for profile conformance.
Johnson Controls Debuts Software to Detect Returning Persons of Interest
Johnson Controls introduces the exacqVision Facial Matching solution, an Artificial Intelligence enabled system that provides immediate notification of persons of interest who are returning to a retail business, venue, or other premises. Tyco will be displaying the solution at the NRF 2020 show in New York, January 12-14. Using highly accurate deep learning analytics, exacqVision Facial Matching serves as a ?front door host,? with immediate recall of recognized visitors that arrive on-site.
Hanwha?s Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2020
Hanwha Techwin announced its top five key trend predictions for the security industry in 2020. They include: AI End-to-End Security Solutions, Cybersecurity, Cloud-based Data Insights, Privacy Protection and Vertical Specialized Solutions. In 2020, Hanwha Techwin will introduce cloud-based solutions beginning with the Device Health Monitoring Cloud which will monitor and manage video surveillance devices in real-time. The company will also introduce Retail Insight Cloud designed to facilitate store management.
Hanwha Video Surveillance Solutions Help Father Joe?s Villages Protect the Homeless in San Diego
Hanwha Techwin America announced Father Joe?s Villages, a non-profit organization with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in San Diego, has chosen to install security cameras from Hanwha Techwin to ensure the safety of its clients, staff, and volunteers. Established in 1950 in a small chapel in downtown San Diego to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe?s Villages has since grown to include a comprehensive campus and scattered-site programs.
Dahua Technology Launches New Dual-PTZ Camera that Enables Flexible and Multi-Scene Panoramic Monitoring
In large-scene applications, it is difficult for panoramic surveillance equipment to acquire real-time round-the-clock data due to a lot of factors such as blind spots, aperture limitation, fixed monitoring scene, etc. Aiming to solve these common problems that most general panoramic equipment are facing, Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, launches its new Hunter SDT5X Series Camera to bring more benefits to its users.