PureTech Welcomes New Vice President of Sales
PureTech Systems is proud to announce and welcome Mike Chaffee as the Company’s Vice President of Sales. Mike has been an experienced leader in the security industry for over 25 years, with extensive intelligent sensor solutions, thermal imaging, and detection analytics acumen. Prior to joining PureTech, Mike served as Director of Sales with FLIR Systems? Security Division where he managed revenue generation for the North American critical infrastructure verticals.
Panasonic i-PRO Partners with Genetec on New Cloud-Based DEMS
Panasonic i-PRO is partnering with Genetec Inc., to offer a cloud-based digital evidence management system for law enforcement customers. CloUDE Powered by Genetec is a new solution that offers the added versatility and option of storing video evidence and data in the cloud versus on-site, which is much more convenient and cost-effective. CloUDE Powered by Genetec works directly with Panasonic i-PRO?s industry-leading body-worn cameras and in-vehicle camera systems, and it allows law enforcement agencies to retain complete ownership of all evidence and metadata.
Axxon Next 4.4.6 Is Released
AxxonSoft has released version 4.4.6 of the Axxon Next intelligent VMS. In the new version, many improvements have been made to increase the stability of the system, and the new Drivers Pack 3.69 for IP devices has been included. Axxon Next is a limitlessly scalable video management software that combines comprehensive support for 10,000+ IP devices and a streamlined user interface.
Dahua Technology to Release Upgraded IVSS to Explore More AI Functions
The Dahua Intelligent Video Surveillance Server, or simply IVSS, is positioned as a multiple intelligent algorithm server. With its strong computing power and flexibility, it offers multiple algorithm integration as well as innovative, efficient and accurate AI functions. The Dahua IVSS is equipped with general AI functions that benefit users with optimized monitoring capabilities. Aside from its Face Recognition?s Blocklist Alarm, VIP Recognition and Stranger Alarm, this series now features High Frequency Alarm that can recognize the frequency of targets in the monitored scene.
Bosch Intrusion Alarm Solution Secures UNESCO World Heritage Site with Sensor Data Fusion Technology
Bosch Building Technologies has installed a comprehensive intrusion alarm system at one of China’s most visited cultural sites: the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuangdi in the city of Xi’an. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a 2,000-year-old army of clay statues, the world-famousTerracotta Warriors, guarding the tomb of China?s first emperor. Several hundred TriTech motion detectors are deployed to protect the 16,300-square-foot museum against theft and damage.
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.?
Optex Announces 12 Channel Bridge That Simplifies Visual Verification
OPTEX is expanding its Intelligent Visual Verification solution by introducing a 12 Channel Visual Verification Bridge. This powerful gateway is the new hardware device that allows security professionals to connect ONVIF compatible cameras and alarm sensors to the Cloud based Visual Verification Portal powered by CHeKT. Aimed primarily to monitored alarm systems, the solution provides central station operators the ability to visually verify alarm threats within seconds, and respond accordingly.
Alcatraz Partners with IES Communications
National systems integrator, IES Communications, LLC, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc., has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous IES Communications has selected the Alcatraz Rock to leverage the latest in biometrics ?facial authentication? which is more secure and more hygienic, as it reduces touchpoints. Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control solution that works with any access control system.
Dahua Technology to Build Open and Smart NVR Ecosystem
Driven by the development of AI and IoT technology, NVR is no longer just the traditional data storage center in CCTV systems today. From initial connection demands of third-party IPC and PTZ suppliers, and docking demands of alarm sensor and platform manufactures, to alliance demands of algorithm and app developers, NVR is playing an increasingly significant role in connecting front-end devices, alarm sensors and other equipment.
Rick Zimmerman Joins dormakaba as AVP for Physical Access Control
dormakaba is pleased to announce that Rick Zimmerman has joined its Access Solutions Americas segment as Associate Vice President, Partner Development for Physical Access Control companies. He will focus on growth strategies across the dormakaba product and service portfolio with particular emphasis on door hardware and electronic access and data solutions in North and South America. Zimmerman will be based in the company?s Indianapolis headquarters.
AxxonSoft Releases Axxon Next 4.4.4 and DetectorPack 3.5.0
AxxonSoft has released version 4.4.4 of the Axxon Next intelligent VMS. The stability of features was improved. Support for 83 devices has been added to the new version of Drivers Pack 3.68, including IP cameras, thermal imagers, fisheye cameras, NVRs, HDVRs, intercoms, and a network speaker. Support for additional features of 125 devices has been added as well, and ONVIF and GB/T 28181 drivers have been improved.
Alcatraz AI Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Alcatraz AI announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System. The ISO 27001:2013 certification is an international standard designed to help create a robust ISMS that helps ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive company and customer information. A-lign has certified that Alcatraz has the proper technical controls and formalized IT security policies and procedures in place to protect it from unauthorized access or compromise.
The Four Trends That Will Matter Most in 2021
The shift to a primarily remote workforce in 2020 threw gasoline on the fire in terms of organizational security, and prompted IT and security professionals to upgrade their systems and better protect their networks from impending threats. It was a year of learning, and we can apply those key lessons to businesses in 2021 and operate better than before. While we can?t know exactly what?s in store for the year ahead, as security technology continues to adapt and change, it?s important for IT and security professionals to be knowledgeable about those changes.
LenelS2 Announces Strategic Agreement with Bosch
LenelS2 announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe. As a result of the agreement, end-users will have access to the complete Bosch IP camera portfolio through LenelS2?s Value-Added Resellers. The Bosch IP camera portfolio integrates with all LenelS2 video management solutions to enhance critical video analytics capabilities that help protect people and assets and optimize building health and efficiency.
Delivering Seamless Frictionless Access Control
Johnson Controls and Alcatraz AI have collaborated to provide a comprehensive suite of AI-powered security solutions and services to meet the growing need for frictionless entry and advanced building security. Leveraging its own data-powered access control technology combined with Alcatraz AI?s advanced facial authentication platform, the Alcatraz Rock, Johnson Controls offers comprehensive industry-leading solutions to protect occupants and assets from building intruders and enable healthier hands-free entry.
LenelS2 Distribution Agreement to Invixium IXM TITAN Solution
LenelS2 announced a global distribution agreement to resell Invixium?s contactless biometric solutions through the LenelS2 OnGuard? and NetBox value-added reseller (VAR) channels. The agreement also includes a new interface with the OnGuard and NetBox systems to enhance access control and proactive screening to help protect people and optimize building health and efficiency. The solutions are offered as part of Carrier?s Healthy Buildings Program.
Bosch Secures Unmanned Train Depots on Southeastern Rail Network in the UK
One of the largest public train operators in the United Kingdom, Southeastern Rail Network, now relies on a smart video security solution from Bosch to secure twelve train depots, including five unmanned locations, against theft and intrusion. The fully digital video surveillance system presents a significant upgrade to the British train operating company, which provides train services between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex and transports 640,000 passengers each weekday on its 392 trains.
SALTO?s XS4 One Deadlatch Brings Electronic Access Control to Storefront
The SALTO XS4 One Deadlatch (DL) is a stand-alone electronic lock thanks largely to the level of technology packed inside that brings together the convenience of a smart stand-alone access point ?easy to retrofit, install, and no wires?with virtually the same power and performance of an online traditional access control point. This innovation brings electronic access control and convenience to a number of retail and commercial operations that commonly use aluminum-framed glass doors that previously had limited options for electronic locks.
Senstar Appoints Alain Grinbaum as Senior Sales Director for West Europe and Middle East
Senstar is pleased to introduce Alain Grinbaum as Senior Sales Director. Based in Paris, France, Mr. Grinbaum has assumed direct responsibility for Senstar?s sales functions in that country, as well as Italy, Benelux, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the Middle East. Mr. Grinbaum brings a strong security background to Senstar, spending several years as an entrepreneur in the industry, as well as holding senior roles with Aasset Security and Hanwha Techwin Europe.
RS2 Technologies Launches Feature-rich Upgrade to Access It! Universal
RS2 Technologies announced additional functionality and enhanced integrations for video and key management with its latest software update for Access It! Universal. Version 8 brings a range of new features, including licensing updates and more options for mobile credential functionality, which allows touchless access and streamlined integration that limit human interaction in deployment.