Bosch Launches the First Fully Open Camera Platform
Bosch has announced the launch of INTEOX, a new camera platform designed to modernize the security and safety industry. The first fully open platform of its kind, INTEOX gives users, system integrators, and application developers unlimited freedom for innovation and customization. To take full advantage of the opportunities that the IoT brings, the safety and security industry must embrace change. Bosch is demonstrating the vast potential of the IoT with INTEOX.
PicPocket-Labs, Inc. Awarded Patent to Request Dispatch and Navigate Drones
PicPocket-Labs announces that it has been awarded US Patent No. 10,640,208 for “Drone Ba sed Systems and Methodologies for Capturing Images.” The patent pertains to an “on-demand” service which allows a user to send or request an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) to a location or a target of interest (stationary or moving) for, among other purposes, media/data capture. National patent protection is underway in Canada, China and Europe.
Top Global Bank Selects Verint to Provide Enterprise Solution for Fraud and Security Investigations
Verint announced one of the world?s largest banking organizations selected Verint as its new standard solution for enterprise fraud and security investigations. The selection resulted after a thorough analysis of technologies that best fit the bank?s fraud investigation, cybersecurity and deployment management requirements. The solution combines the powerful network video recorder with robust software for review and enterprise management.
Desert Highlands Updates Community?s Security System
Desert Highlands has updated the community?s security system, installing the state-of-the-art Avigilon Surveillance System. The upgraded security system at Desert Highlands includes 55 new IP cameras installed throughout the property. Other features of the system include new technology that allows the Desert Highlands security team the ability to locate vehicles or people with specific description criteria, and an appearance search feature that can recognize individuals based on various descriptions.
Wilson Bank & Trust Upgrades to Hanwha Techwin Cameras and Recorders to Better Serve Customers and Prevent Loss
Hanwha Techwin America announced that Wilson Bank & Trust, a Tennessee-based independent, community-based bank, has upgraded the security infrastructure at 40 of its locations with Hanwha cameras. The Bank wanted IT-based, PoE (Powered over Ethernet) cameras that could produce high-quality video and did not require licenses. They also wanted DVRs or NVRs that would give them longer-term retention rates, 90-days at a minimum.
Milestone Systems Surpasses DKK 1 Billion Revenue
With an annual growth rate of 14 percent over the last five years, Milestone Systems? net revenue increased to DKK 1.03 billion in 2019. The operating income was DKK 124 million compared with DKK 194 million the previous year, a planned consequence of increased investments in innovation and development. The positive revenue development primarily derived from an increase in license and Care? sales. Moreover, Milestone Systems continued to increase sales in all its markets.
Panasonic i-PRO and WCCTV Connect to Provide High-performance Mobile Surveillance Solutions
Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC to offer high-performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery to their customers, and for WCCTV to offer their customers wireless surveillance solutions that integrate Panasonic i-PRO cameras.
Genetec Firmware Vault Camera Firmware Update Service Now Supports Axis, Bosch, Hanwha and Panasonic cameras
Genetec announced that Firmware Vault, the industry?s first camera firmware update service developed by an open architecture VMS vendor, now supports cameras from Axis, Bosch, and Panasonic in addition to existing support for Hanwha Techwin cameras. Designed to help IT administrators and systems integrators stay up to date with the latest camera firmware, Firmware Vault helps organizations ensure they have the latest protection from the manufacturer against cyber threats.
Unisys Always-On Access Powered by Stealth Provides Fast, Encrypted Remote Access for Workers
Unisys Corporation announced the general availability of Unisys Always-On Access (AOA), powered by Stealth, it’s award-winning Unisys Stealth security software that provides unmatched protection to users working remotely from home or from alternative facilities. Unisys AOA? is very quick to deploy, enables remote work and continuous communications, and can be scaled to support secure access for users at organizations of any size.
LenelS2 Expands OnGuard Cloud Availability
LenelS2 continues its move to the cloud with its flagship enterprise security platform OnGuard using the new OnGuard Cloud Edition to run in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. A pre-configured version of the OnGuard platform enables value-added resellers (VARs) to rapidly deploy the software without lengthy installation or the need for onsite servers. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.
All 3xLOGIC and Sonitrol Online, On Demand Training is FREE
3xLOGIC announced the immediate availability of its infinias and VIGIL certification training courses, as well as sister company Sonitrol?s CLOUD access and mySonitrol.net courses. For a limited time only, training is available at zero cost. Over 750 people have already taken advantage of this FREE offering. During these challenging times, the company has rolled out its best-in-class, eLearning Academy that?s just as user-friendly.
Dahua AI technology Ranked Number One in the MIT Scene Parsing Benchmark
Dahua Technology recently ranked 1st in the MIT Scene Parsing Benchmark. Based on deep learning algorithms, Dahua Technology?s Scene Segmentation Technology tops the world?s best results, surpassing other major AI companies and academic research institutions and exceeding scene parsing research results in relevant papers of ICCV, ECCV and CVPR. This achievement marks Dahua Technology?s leading position in the field of scene parsing.
Altronix Expands NetWay PoE Series with 802.3bt Midspan/Injectors & Media Converters for High Powered Devices
Altronix has expanded its popular NetWay Series with the addition of new 802.3bt 4PPoE Managed Midspan/Injectors and Media Converters. Designed specifically to accommodate high-powered 802.3bt compliant devices, the NetWay BT Series delivers up to 90W per port. New models are available in single, 4 or 8 port models and include battery charging as well as Altronix LINQ? Technology to monitor, control, and report power and diagnostics from anywhere over the network.
Industry Veteran Tom Larson Lands At MBX
In 2009, Tom Larson co-founded a business that would deliver physical security solutions based on I.T. technology (always interesting that our industry latched onto the phrase IP-based solutions ? instead of IT-based solutions). The challenge with such new technologies, is that those individuals already in the industry have a hard time picking up new technologies. Larson, a technical geek, has been in the industry in one way or another for 26 years.
Fortem Technologies Announces Shipment of New DroneHunter F700
Fortem Technologies announced the shipment of the new AI-enabled F700 DroneHunter. In a world where jamming drones and drone swarms from the ground is no longer effective, the F700 stands alone as a safe, effective deterrent against the rising number of careless and criminal drones. The ultimate advancements of the F700 are its new flexible undercarriage, which offers interchangeable counter measures for single, multiple or swarm-based threats.
New Initiative Helps Secure Healthcare Facilities Without Risking COVID-19 Exposure
Viakoo is offering 100 days free use of the company?s innovative Video Assurance Service for Remote Problem Resolution to healthcare facilities across the U.S. The Viakoo 100 Day Healthcare Initiative was conceived to join the national fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The VAS for Remote Problem Resolution is a service to assess operations of security cameras and identity management applications infrastructure and IoT devices.
Netscout?s Cyber Threat Horizon Offers Free Real-Time Visibility and Analysis of DDOS Attacks
Netscout Systems announced the public availability of Cyber Threat Horizon, a free threat intelligence portal that offers network and security operators greater visibility into DDoS attacks in real-time. Cyber Threat Horizon collects, analyzes, prioritizes, and disseminates data on past and emerging DDoS threats across the internet. This macro view gives users contextual awareness of the DDoS attacks that could impact their organization.
Hanwha L series cameras now supported by Genetec Stratocast Cloud-based VMS
Hanwha Techwin America announced that Hanwha?s Wisenet? L series cameras are now compatible with the Genetec Stratocast? cloud-based VSaaS. Through this technology partnership, customers across a broad range of industries will now be able to reap the benefits of an easy to install true-cloud solution whether they want to support hybrid-cloud deployments, add new cameras in remote locations, or serve the needs of small and mid-sized installations in a cost-effective way.
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.
Tavcom Training Opens New State-of-the-Art Technical Training Centre for Security Professionals in the North of England
Tavcom Training is celebrating its 25-year anniversary with the opening of a state-of-the-art training centre of excellence. The centre in Shipley, West Yorkshire is ideally located to meet all the training needs of the many security professionals in the North of England. With two world-class teaching facilities in the UK and a growing portfolio of bitesize and online interactive courses, Tavcom is making it easier for security professionals at all levels, to access its award-winning training courses.