Synectics Awarded Critical-infrastructure Contract to Protect Vital Power Network
Responsible for maintaining an energy network that supplies over 3.9 million homes and businesses, the customer required a centralized system to guard against both physical and cyber threats at five key sites ? each recognized as a national asset with corresponding levels of access clearance. The Synectics solution, driven by its Synergy 3 command and control platform, integrates third-party sensors, analytics, cameras, systems, personnel databases, and edge devices.
Harvest Health & Recreation Standardizing on 3xLOGIC infinias Access Control
3xLOGIC announced Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. continues to roll out 3xLOGIC infinias access control to its fast-growing number of locations across the United States. Dem360, LLC has been an integral partner for this project, providing their managed IT, network engineering, and security system design expertise. Subject to completion of announced acquisitions, Harvest will have one of the largest footprints in the US.
Video-based Fire Detection Optimized for Twilight Conditions
With a new version of its video-based fire detection system AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000, Bosch Building Technologies now enables the early detection of fires with cameras, even in low light conditions. Both flames and smoke are reliably detected down to an ambient lighting level of 2 lux. For this purpose, Bosch has extended its proven video analytics in the camera by artificial intelligence, which processes the results of more than 20 algorithms and makes an alarm decision on this basis.
ULISSE EVO Gets SMARTER With Onboard Videotec Analytics
Videotec announced that is has released a ?robust and smart? video analysis technology, integrated into ULISSE EVO cameras, that offers an end-to-end solution for preventative detection of intrusions in outdoor monitoring applications of critical infrastructures, industrial sites and perimeters. Videotec Analytics is the result of more than 10 years of research and design, carried out by a team of R&D professionals.
DITEK Launches Modular Surge Protector for Convenience Stores
DITEK announces the launch of a new Deflector Series Surge Protective Device model, DTK-DF120S12, specifically designed to protect convenience stores and multi-dispenser fueling stations from unnecessary damage caused by electrical surge events. This unique new configuration delivers a wide range of benefits to store operators by protecting sensitive fuel pump control systems and more from damage while ensuring that protection is operating correctly.
Arcules and RAS Watch Partner to Optimize Global Security Operations Center Management
Arcules has announced a strategic partnership with RAS Watch to deliver a fully managed and outsourced global security operations center (GSOC) solution. The jointly developed Rapid Deployment Kit incorporates the Arcules cloud video management system and Axis Communications IP cameras, as well as remote monitoring, alert verification and system health monitoring from RAS Watch.
SightLogix Announces Dual-Sensor Analytics for Superior Outdoor Intruder Detection
SightLogix introduces a breakthrough in outdoor security that analyzes detected targets from both thermal and visible sensors simultaneously for high detection accuracy and reduced false alarms. Dual Sensor Analytics (DSA) is a major step forward for making a smart video system into a reliable, 24-hour security solution. Two eyes are always better than one, especially when they can see different things.
Dahua WizMind Empowers Verticals with Topnotch AI Technologies
To cope with the ever-escalating complexity of security challenges involving huge flows of people and vehicles, we need something like the fabled omniscient guard, which fortunately has materialized now thanks to deep-learning AI. According to IHS report 2019, the total market value of Professional Video Surveillance Equipment grows to US$27,199.1 million in 2023. In the last couple of years, the market share of AI in the security industry is becoming increasingly remarkable.
New Patented Device Allows Homeowners to Self-Monitor Existing Security Systems With No Monthly Fee
uSecureProp LLC wants to make security monitoring companies a thing of the past. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company recently received a U.S. patent for a simple and elegant self-monitoring solution that attaches to any existing home or business alarm system. It uses the customer?s own wi-fi to send security-related alerts directly to a smartphone. This process eliminates the need for an alarm monitoring company.
Altronix Introduces New Dual-Voltage Access Power Controller with Network Communications
Altronix has introduced the LINQ8ACM Dual-Voltage Access Power Controller with LINQ Network Power Management. This new solution facilitates a wide range of locking devices while providing network monitoring, reporting, and control of eight independently controlled fuse or PTC protected access control outputs. For instant on-site verification, the LINQ8ACM is equipped with bi-color LEDs which indicate 12 or 24VDC on each of the 8-outputs.
Interface Security Systems and OpenEye form Startegic Partnership
Interface Security Systems is announcing a new strategic partnership with OpenEye. The strategic partnership will combine the proven solutions of both companies to deliver a powerful remote video surveillance solution with seamless cloud video management to retailers, restaurants, and distributed enterprises. Enterprises can now leverage the power of the Interface central command center?s 24/7 virtual monitoring and the ease of use of accessing and managing video on the OWS platform.
Qognify to Unveil New VisionHub VMS+ During ISC West 2020
Qognify will showcase it’s new VisionHub VMS+ during ISC West 2020. The enterprise-class security management solution is taking VMS to a new level by going beyond the pure management of video streams to include superior workflow support, situational awareness and system management capabilities. VisionHub VMS+ is an ideal security management solution for organizations such as airports, seaports and operators of critical infrastructure.
3 Ways to Protect Data with Technology
Protecting data is a vital task in today?s digital world, and is a chief concern in everything from startup offices, to production warehouses, to hospital facilities. We trust an immense proportion of operations across all businesses and industries to digital systems, and as a result, it is of the upmost importance to protect those systems from harm. All too often though, we tend to rely on relatively simple and limited measures for that protection.
IPConfigure Releases Orchid Core VMS 2.8.0
IPConfigure Orchid is used by customers ranging from small business owners to some of the world’s largest global retailers. Recognized for its reliability and ease of use, Orchid provides local and remote access to live and recorded video through an intuitive web browser interface, with the same user experience on both workstations and mobile devices. Orchid supports over 4,500 IP cameras through the ONVIF Profile S specification.
Milestone XProtect VMS 2020 R1 New Release
Every 4 months or so Milestone releases a new release of their XProtect Video Management Software. Some are steady level climbs of incremental features. Others are larger steps into new territories. The 2020 R1 is somewhere in between. With a slew of incremental improvements with a few larger changes that have big potential to improve security operators lives. With XProtect Smart Client alarm notifications, operators can receive pop-up notifications.
MIPS 2020 Dallas – An Open Invitation for Business, Technology, and Security
Milestone Systems is hosting the 2020 Milestone Integration Platform Symposium conference, in Dallas, Texas on February 17-19, 2020. Partners, customers and influencers are invited to register for the special two-day event. Milestone will feature a variety of speakers and topics, including TEDx speaker Anders Sorman-Nilsson, and one of the Top Ten Futurists in the world, Gerd Leonhard. The event will also include an exhibition pavilion featuring products and programs from leading partners.
Johnson Controls Releases New Illustra Pro Bullet with Smart Wide Dynamic Range
Johnson Controls has added to its successful Illustra Pro camera family with the Illustra Pro Gen3 Bullet, featuring new Smart Wide Dynamic Range that optimizes video quality while minimizing configuration time. Available with standard or telephoto lens and in megapixel resolutions of 3MP and 4K, the Pro Gen3 Bullet provides customers with a selection of video images to match their operational requirements and is ideal for a wide variety of deployments in both medium and large-sized facilities.
Galaxy Systems to Showcase On-Premise and Cloud Platforms that Make Access Control More Accessible at ISC West 2020
Galaxy Control Systems will demonstrate the latest enhancements to Galaxy and Cloud Concierge Access Control Platforms at ISC West 2020. The combined offering of best-in-breed on-premise and Cloud access control solutions provides users with the ability to select and implement the solution they need most at the price point they can afford. Also featured will be a highly versatile IP Intercom Entry System that makes entry communications easy and affordable.
PACOM GMS Multi-site Platform Provides Security for Georgia?s Largest Credit Union
PACOM Systems announced that Delta Community Credit Union has deployed PACOM?s GMS security platform to its growing network of 29 branches. The value-added reseller (VAR) for this on-going project is Southern Bank Equipment & ATMs of Duluth, Georgia. The $6 billion Delta Community is Georgia?s largest credit union with more than 400,000 members, 26 metro Atlanta branches and three out-of-state branch locations.
Johnson Controls? C?CURE 9000 and Victor VMS Platforms First to Market with New UL-2610 Certification
Johnson Controls announced that its Tyco Software House C?CURE 9000 v2.8 and Tyco American Dynamics victor 5.4.1 are the first platforms to be officially certified as meeting new third-party security standards from UL for on-premise commercial security systems. UL- 2610, which provides standards for Commercial Premises Security Alarm Units and Systems, updates the requirements for this technology to include cybersecurity provisions and cloud functionality.