Academic-led Report Calls for Retailers to Adopt More Strategic Use of Video Analytics
A new ECR report, authored by Professor Emeritus Adrian Beck of the University of Leicester, calls for retailers to leverage video analytics more strategically, to control costs, improve operations, and increase profitability. Commissioned by the ECR Retail Loss Group and supported by an independent research grant from Genetec the report offers practical advice for retailers on extracting maximum value from their video surveillance systems.
Performing LPR At The Edge
Many license plate recognition (LPR) installations require only a few cameras. Such applications are often easier and more cost-effective to implement by performing LPR at the camera rather than at a centralized server. For those reasons, PlateSmart has partnered with IP video specialist ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) to make PlateSmart ARES LPR solutions available on VNS? new V7300 Series LPR appliance.
New Neurotechnology MegaMatcher 11 Multi-Biometric Product Line Includes Major Enhancements
Neurotechnology announced the release of the new MegaMatcher 11 line of biometric solutions, cloud technologies and software development kits (SDKs). The latest versions include major algorithm enhancements that improve accuracy, speed and interoperability across multiple biometric modalities: fingerprint, face, iris, voice and palmprint ? any of which can be used alone or in combination. The algorithms in the new MegaMatcher 11 product line?which are among the top ranked in the NIST MINEX, PFT, FRVT and IREX evaluations?are available in a variety of formats.
The Four Biggest Risks Of Physical Data Security
Edward Snowden?s name entered the cultural lexicon in 2013, after he leaked thousands of classified National Security Agency documents to journalists. He?s been variously called a traitor, a patriot, a revolutionary, a dissident and a whistleblower, but however you personally feel about him, there?s one way to categorize him that no one can dispute: He?s a thief. There?s no doubt about it: Snowden?s information didn?t belong to him, and the scary truth is that he is neither the first nor the last employee to attempt to smuggle secrets out of a building – and we need to learn from his success to try to prevent it from happening again.
Ava Group Launches Global Cybersecurity Centre Of Excellence
Ava Group announces the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE). This new programme demonstrates Ava Group?s strong commitment to the data security of our customers, by providing expert guidance and assurance that the products deployed on their data network infrastructure exceed stringent globally-recognised cybersecurity standards. Ava Group customers operate some of the most at-risk infrastructure around the world, across sectors that include extractives and energy, utilities, government and military sites.
Axis Communications And Others Collaborate To Bring Greater Security To The 2018 LLBWS
Five leading manufacturers specializing in secure technologies have teamed to provide safety and security at the 72nd Annual Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) for the players, coaches and fans. For the first time BriefCam and Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS Company are joining Axis Communications, Lenel and Milestone Systems to provide video surveillance systems, access control and network connectivity for the 10-day tournament.
The Challenge Of Quality Video Analysis
The problem facing many strategic high growth markets that leverage real time video is no optical system or camera is optimized to deliver high-quality actionable video in every environmental condition. There are many applications that can benefit from Instant Visual Clarity in compromised video streams including: Security and Surveillance, Artificial Intelligence, Computer and Machine Vision, Autonomous Vehicles, Urban Traffic Monitoring, Smart Cities, and Video Analytics.
Optimizing Performance With Artificial Intelligence In The Oil And Gas Industry
We know by now that the possibilities and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) to both the security industry and beyond are nearly limitless; as one of the most exciting and fastest growing branches of computer science, AI has demonstrated its ability to provide exceptional efficiency and task adaptability to a wide range of markets. In areas that are seeing rapid growth and the need for increased productivity, users demand solutions that simplify and enhance processes in a cost-effective manner.
Pelco And Ipsotek Announce Integrated VMS And Analytics Solution
Pelco has announced a new integrated solution based on the Pelco VideoXpert™ VMS with Ipsotek?s VISuite 10.1 advanced video analytics platform. The integration provides a solution that increases security, reduces investigation time, and takes the complexity out of managing the video and associated analytics in an overall surveillance network.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Giorgio Bucci, President Arteco
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Giorgio Bucci, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arteco. We reached out to Giorgio to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
Hartford Crime Center Expands City Surveillance To Optimize Safety
Milestone open platform IP video management software (VMS) is combined with network cameras from Axis Communications to provide ongoing security upgrades for the City of Hartford, Connecticut. The police can prevent and respond fast to incidents throughout the city, as well as manage the swell of activities during public events. The Milestone open architecture has enabled integrations with third-party analytics software from BriefCam, The Hawkeye Effect, and ShotSpotter that help the police department save time and maximize efficiency.
Hitachi’s New Video Analytics Software
Hitachi Video Analytics (HVA) from Hitachi Insight Group is video analytics software. It combines computer vision and advanced analytics to extract rich insights and generate real-time alerts that can provide cities, airports, campuses, transportation agencies, and businesses with operational business intelligence; smarter transportation, traffic, and parking management; and more effective public safety and security. HVA?s people counting, queue detection, activity analysis, directional counting, and image enhancement deliver insights that help cities, businesses, and other organizations improve operations and customer experiences. It also helps to protect individual privacy, which can help to reduce their risk and liability.
2016 Physical Security Market Influencer: Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President Americas, Oncam
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President Americas, Oncam. We reached out to Jumbi to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Here are his thoughts…
PlateSmart To Show Breakthrough Innovations At ASIS 2016
PlateSmart? Technologies will be unveiling its groundbreaking next-generation Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and video analytics solutions at the ASIS 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits event. The global conference, which is being held this year in Orlando, Florida from September 12th-15th, showcases every year the best the security technology industry has to offer.
SentiVeillance Provides Biometric Identification and Object Tracking for Video Surveillance Systems
Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification and object recognition technologies, today announced the availability of the SentiVeillance 4.0 software development kit (SDK). This latest version has a new name and provides a number of enhancements over the previous version (known as VeriLook Surveillance 3.1) that support its use in a wider range of surveillance, security, and public safety applications. Working with live video streams from single or multiple high-resolution digital surveillance cameras, the new SentiVeillance provides real-time object detection and classification, biometric face identification of multiple people moving in different directions.
VideoMining Launches Platform for Ongoing Retail Optimization
ShopperPRO is powered by VideoMining’s recently-announced OmniSensr technology. The all-in-one hardware and software solution is optimized specifically for anonymous shopper tracking and generation of deep in-store behavior analytics. The new sensing platform integrates video, Wi-Fi and beacon technologies. It enables cost-effective deployment of the store panels that generate the core behavior data for ShopperPRO.
Mitek Acquires Face Recognition Firm IDchecker for About $10.6M
Mitek, the leading innovator of mobile capture and identity solutions for customer acquisition, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IDchecker, a global provider of cloud based identity document verification and facial recognition solutions, for an aggregate purchase price of up to $10.6 million, of which $5.85 million will be payable in cash, $2.75 million in Mitek common shares at the close of the acquisition, and, subject to the achievement of certain revenue and net income targets for IDchecker through September 30, 2016, up to an additional $2 million in Mitek common shares.