Genetec Introduces New Generation of SharpV ALPR Cameras
Genetec announced the next generation of its AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR camera. This new version provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that can be deployed anywhere easily. It is built to deliver machine learning-based ALPR and vehicle analytics on the edge, ensuring high performance in all conditions. Designed for fixed ALPR installations, the new SharpV can be up and running in minutes, thanks to multiple features like embedded 4G/LTE/ GPS and motorized lenses with zoom and auto-focus.
Milestone Promotes Internally for New VP of Research Role
Milestone Systems promoted Dr. Barry Norton to vice president of research. Dr. Barry Norton joined Milestone Systems in May 2018 as director of research. In his new role as vice president of research, Barry will also—in addition to continue leading Milestone’s growing research department—be responsible for increased collaboration with universities. This will help move forward machine learning, especially in relation to computer vision.
Brivo Launches Brivo Snapshot to Provide Facial Detection
Brivo launched Brivo Snapshot—a high-accuracy video analytics and forensic tool that uses machine learning to deliver advanced facial and person detection using a fusion of access control and video data streams. Brivo Snapshot speeds up the process of finding relevant images around access events by as much as 20X over conventional search technology in stand-alone video management systems. Customers no longer have to view entire video clips to research an event.
Bosch Introduces First Cameras based on Inteox Open Camera Platform
Bosch introduces the first cameras based on its Inteox open camera platform starting with the MIC inteox 7100i. The new MIC inteox cameras share the same distinctive characteristics as the rest of the MIC camera family, such as robust housing and high-quality imaging, and support predictive solutions with machine learning, neural network based video analytics, and third-party software apps for customized applications. These Inteox cameras can be classified as “Driven by OSSA.”
Hanwha’s Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2021
Hanwha Techwin announced its top five key trend predictions for the security industry in 2020. They include AI moving to the edge, open platforms, cloud, cybersecurity, and privacy. Increased computing power along with improved AI algorithms are driving the trend towards AI and machine learning to be run on IoT devices instead of expensive and resource-hungry on-premises data servers. Next-generation security edge devices will be able to serve as sensors for detecting video data, radar, thermal imaging, and more.
Cobwebs Launches its Web Investigation Platform to Corporate Security Market
Cobwebs Technologies has launched the only available, fully automated web investigation platform capable of unified identity resolution to the corporate security market. The law enforcement grade platform’s AI and machine learning (ML)-powered algorithms’ ability to extract targeted intelligence from the web’s big data and deliver trustworthy threat intelligence is unprecedented. The Cobwebs web investigation platform works similarly to a search engine.
Brivo Launches Brivo Access to Deliver First-of-its-Kind Data Analytics Capabilities for Property and Facility Management
Brivo announces the launch of Brivo Access, a unified security platform delivering new digital transformation capabilities for organizations worldwide. Brivo Access sets a new standard for access control with the industry’s first integrated business intelligence (BI) tools and machine learning technologies to transform data into actionable insights. Brivo Access will improve the ability of the CISO/CSO to manage more comprehensive data sets and have a more holistic view of the business.
Calipsa’s Masterclass Helps Video Monitoring Leaders Build Their Businesses
Industry professionals will explore the global challenges and opportunities facing video monitoring operations during the second annual Calipsa Masterclass. Calipsa will host the free, two-and-a-half-hour virtual event beginning at 10 a.m. EST, Nov. 18. This year’s event will cover topics including: ‘How technology and COVID-19 have impacted video monitoring in 2020’ and ‘A deep dive into artificial intelligence and machine learning’.
Genetec ALPR Calculator Shows How Parking Operators Can Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year
While the accuracy rate of traditional rules-based ALPR systems is very good, every false positive still requires human intervention. These service interruptions not only cause customer dissatisfaction but also cost parking operators time, money, and create overall enforcement inefficiencies. To address these issues, Genetec has developed a next-generation machine learning-based engine for Security Center AutoVu.
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.
iProov to Provide Biometric Technology for Estonia’s Digital Identity Program
Estonia’s ground-breaking Smart-ID becomes the first electronic ID service to include biometric authentication certified to the highest EU standard. iProov announced that its facial authentication technology is the first to achieve international digital identity conformance certification and has gone live in Estonia’s state-certified digital identity programme. This represents a world-first for biometric authentication, machine learning and cloud-based services.
NETSCOUT Announces Arbor Sightline with Sentinel
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS announced Arbor Sightline with Sentinel to deliver the next generation of DDoS visibility and protection for service providers and large enterprises. Combining core ARBOR NETWORKS™ and NETSCOUT™ Layer 7 technologies with intelligent analytics, machine learning, and automation, Sightline with Sentinel integrates network infrastructure defense functions into an orchestrated capability that delivers unparalleled protection for network, customer, and application services.
Genetec Shares its Top Physical Security Trends Predictions for 2020
While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a household term, it’s far from being a household reality. While machines are making huge steps forward, they are not capable of thinking or acting like humans. What they are really good at, however, is combing through a huge amount of data to provide deeper insights to help humans make informed decisions more quickly and efficiently. In 2020, we can expect machine learning to continue to make huge strides in the security sector.
Security and Safety Things Brings Growing IoT Platform for Security Cameras to CES 2020
Security and Safety Things GmbH is returning to CES in 2020 as a partner in the Bosch booth. The company will demonstrate an open IoT ecosystem for security cameras that enables innovative applications, combining Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. These applications, provided by third-party development partners, offer actionable insights and intelligence to building and site managers, as well as operators in a variety of different verticals.
2020 Industry Trends Report Highlights ‘New Era of Security’
STANLEY Security released its “2020 Industry Trends Report.” This report–which includes survey data from decision-makers across North America and Europe, monitoring data from more than 400,000 STANLEY Security customers and insights from leaders across the organization–defines the major trends that may impact security consumers in the coming year. New service models, cloud technology, network security, machine learning and more are among the trends featured in the 2020 Industry Trends Report.
Smart City Expo World Congress Barcelona
Using increasingly sophisticated technology to keep cities safe and running smoothly is now a reality, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, cloud computing, and powerful video management systems (VMS). For the first time, Milestone Systems will attend the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share how video technology can transform cities’ safety and even help in reaching climate goals.
PlateSmart ARES 2.6.0 Delivers More Actionable Data, Enhanced Performance
PlateSmart Technologies has introduced PlateSmart ARES 2.6.0. This latest version of the award-winning LPR software provides customers with more actionable vehicle data, even better accuracy and more robust performance. PlateSmart ARES has been built upon AI and machine learning – technology that allows it to read the license plate as well as the state jurisdiction and vehicle make.
Rekor Announces Public Availability of its Solution for Threat Detection and Identification Within Schools
Rekor Systems announced the public availability of FIRSTSight™. FIRSTSight was used to monitor hundreds of schools in Florida, Montana, and Michigan during the 2018-2019 school year. FIRSTSight is more than just a monitoring solution. It incorporates 24/7 social media security monitoring powered by machine learning and a team of analysts backed by threat identification and prevention principles from the U.S. Secret Service.
New Orion Secure DoorGuard Tailgate Solution Combines High Accuracy, Versatility and Design
Orion Entrance Control announces the new design and functionality of the Orion Secure DoorGuard™, a high accuracy tailgate detection system using solid-state LiDAR technology. The distinctive architecture includes fully integrated housing and mounting systems. The high performance, smart sensing system generates thousands of Time of Flight (TOF) distance points per second then utilizes this data to create machine learning algorithms specific for entry and security doors.
Industry Veterans Launch New Company To Address Next Generation Security Challenges
Security, intelligence, and technology industry experts Matt Devost and Bob Gourley have launched a new company to address current and emerging enterprise challenges. OODA LLC will provide comprehensive consulting and advisory services including a highly specialized Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning security practice.