Backstreet Surveillance Launches Hardened, AI-Powered, NDAA Certified Video Surveillance System
Backstreet Surveillance an industry leading do-it-yourself security camera systems provider, today launched Backstreet Cyber Secure Series, a next generation advanced, “hardened,” IP-based video surveillance system. McQuarrie added that this technology enables security personnel and company management to direct operations in new and innovative ways. For instance, in a retail setting, if more than five people are standing in a checkout line, the system can automatically call for additional workers.
Axis Communications and Jabil Innovate Video Surveillance Breakthroughs
With innovation in its DNA, Axis Communications has been at the forefront of major breakthroughs in video surveillance since developing the first network video camera in 1996. Also responsible for introducing the world’s first HDTV-compliant cameras and video encoders, Axis delivers hundreds of leading-edge products for security, safety and operational efficiency.
The Big 3 Suppliers of Video Surveillance Software
Genetec, Milestone Systems and Motorola Solutions have grown to become the “big 3” suppliers of video surveillance software, video analytics and managed services. According to a new report from Novaira Insights, the global market for video surveillance software and managed services was worth $2.2 billion in 2020 with around 69% of this outside China. However, the supply base outside China is very different to that of the Chinese domestic market.
Quantum to Acquire Pivot3 Video Surveillance Portfolio/Assets
Quantum Corporation announced an agreement to acquire the video surveillance portfolio and assets of Pivot3. The acquisition brings a diverse portfolio of video surveillance appliances, network video recorders, and management applications along with a scale-out hyperconverged software platform, which going forward will all be offered under the Quantum VS-Series product portfolio. TThe Pivot3 additions round out a comprehensive surveillance and security portfolio, spanning small to multi-petabyte deployments.
Oncam Further Enhances Top Performing C-Series 360-degree Video Surveillance Cameras with Multi-Mode
Oncam announced the release of updated firmware that transforms the already powerful and compact C-Series cameras into some of the most advanced and flexible cameras of their kind on the market. With the addition of Multi-Mode, users can choose from five different views and stream up to four of them simultaneously. Multi-Mode adds the flexibility, versatility and ultimately expands the use cases possible with 360-video technology.
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Upgrades its Video Surveillance System
Hanwha Techwin announced that the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has chosen Hanwha cameras to upgrade its surveillance system. As the largest Marriott property in the world, Gaylord Opryland offers visitors the chance to experience Music City under a single roof. The Resort has a hotel with over 3000 suites and rooms and a smaller adjacent hotel with more than 300.
Maxxess Partners with DW to Deliver Video Surveillance Solution
Maxxess Systems announce their partnership with Digital Watchdog, to deliver a complete video surveillance solution to help manage security threats. Unlike stand-alone systems for video management, this new complete solution helps organizations not only detect security threats in real time, but also to trigger immediate automated security system protocols and then follow through by taking appropriate actions in unity with their policies and tracking results to completion.
FUJIFILM Releases Video Surveillance Retention Cost Calculator
FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. announced the release of an online calculator designed to help video surveillance (VS) industry professionals assess the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for long-term retention of video surveillance content. Today’s low-cost, high-resolution cameras combined with longer-term retention requirements are driving video content storage costs upwards across the VS industry and leading many to take a new look at their storage strategy.
The Intrinsic Role of Lighting for Video Surveillance Clarity and Performance
The sound of sirens in the distance is commonplace, nowadays. Whether related to a medical emergency or everyday crimes, such as theft, property crimes, and so on, we’re all accustomed to hearing these sirens by now. It is worth noting that many incidents that police respond to take place at night. According to a recent report by the Sleep Judge, more than half of murders, manslaughter, sexual assaults, robberies, aggravated assaults and motor vehicle thefts happen long after the sun has set.
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.
3xLOGIC and Redwire Deliver Comprehensive Video Surveillance Empowering Tampa YMCA
3xLOGIC announced that the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is in the midst of a multi-phase security system project that includes video surveillance, fire and intrusion upgrades, and a takeover of existing and new cameras by 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL video management system. The project is being implemented by Redwire, security professionals for over 40 years with clients across Florida, South Georgia, and Southern Alabama. Phase I of the project was to install approximately 150 3xLOGIC cameras at the remaining locations.
Hanwha Video Surveillance Cameras Safeguard Anaheim’s Expansive Public-School District
Hanwha Techwin America announced that Anaheim Union High School District, one of the largest school districts in California, has strengthened its security infrastructure with a district-wide solution that includes 1,250 Hanwha Techwin Q series cameras across 20 different locations. The Wisenet Q series 4MP cameras enable high-resolution monitoring with clear images, and the innovative hallway view feature maximizes the area of surveillance in narrow locations, such as school corridors.
Genetec Cites Unified Platform and Focus on Cybersecurity and Privacy as Core to its Recognition as the Worldwide Leader in Video Surveillance Software.
According to latest research from its video surveillance and analytics intelligence service Omdia, Genetec continues to build its position as the world’s number one developer of video surveillance software with a widening share of the market. Overall, Genetec grew at three times the pace of the market and demonstrated the fastest growth of all leading software companies across all geographies based on Omdia reported 2018 and 2019 data.
Broome County Migrates Disparate Video Surveillance Architecture with Qognify’s Ocularis VMS
When Broome County in New York State took the decision to upgrade its public safety radio network, it required the highest quality video surveillance system, to safeguard its $23 million investment in critical infrastructure. Working with Integrated Systems, a solution combining networked Axis cameras, illuminators and radar motion detectors, with Qognify’s Ocularis video management system (VMS) was installed, to deter, detect and respond to unauthorized activity.
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.
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.
BCDVideo Announces 100,000th Video Surveillance Recording Installation
BCDVideo announced the landing of the company’s 100,000th video surveillance recording appliance. The leader in video data infrastructure and appliances for the physical security industry is celebrating 20 years in the computer industry, with over a decade in the video surveillance arena. The multinational hardware manufacturer currently records video in 75 countries worldwide.
MOBOTIX Obtains the CNPP Trust Passport, Integrating the Cyber-Security Dimension in All of Its Digital Video Surveillance Camera Systems
MOBOTIX is the first manufacturer in Europe to obtain French CNPP certified product certification for its video surveillance cameras, offering a guarantee of IT and electronic “resistance” to cyber-attacks. MOBOTIX announced its intention to focus more on cyber-security over one and a half years ago, in particular by launching the “MOBOTIX Cactus Concept.” CNPP is a key player in France in risk prevention and control.