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Avigilon Stock Price Target Raised to C$40.00
Share on StockTwits Avigilon logo Research analysts at Pi Financial boosted their price target on shares of Avigilon (TSE:AVO) from C$38.00 to C$40.00 in a report released on Wednesday, American Banking & Market News reports. Pi Financial’s price target points to a potential upside of 22.96% from the stock’s previous close. Avigilon ( TSE:AVO ) traded down 2.15% on Wednesday, hitting $31.83. 281,264 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Avigilon has a 52-week low of $11.01 and a 52-week high of $34.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $31.17 and a 200-day moving average of $25.. The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 69.21. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on AVO. Analysts at Raymond James upgraded shares of Avigilon from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. They now have a C$35.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$31.00 to C$32.00 in a research note on Wednesday. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at CIBC raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$50.00 to C$55.00 in a research note on Wednesday. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price […]
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IBM And AT&T To Develop Internet Of Things Solutions For Smarter Cities
IBM and AT&T to Develop Internet of Things Solutions for Smarter Cities According to a new research by Gartner , The Internet of Things (IoT), which excludes PCs, tablets and smartphones, will generate incremental revenue exceeding $300 billion in services in 2020. The services include hardware, embedded software, communications services and information services associated with the things. IBM is investing heavily on smarter cities initiatives as part of its Intelligent Operations Center , Maximo Asset Management , and advanced analytics capabilities. The Blue Chip company is now partnering with AT&T to develop solutions that support the Internet of Things. The two companies intend to combine their analytics platforms, cloud and security technologies in order to gain more insights on data collected from machines in various industries. The new AT&T and IBM alliance will initially focus on the creation of new solutions for municipalities and medium-sized utilities. These organizations want to integrate and analyze data that arise from the records of facilities such as transport vehicles, utility meters and security cameras and other connected devices. The collaboration is important opportunities for urban planners to create better connected cities including better allocation and distribution of operation and maintenance resources based on information from events such as breakdowns; analysis of the movement of commuters to improve the management of traffic, parking areas, location and number of rescue forces. Urban planners can prepare better and respond to prevent or mitigate potential bottlenecks and other difficulties in the event of an emergency. It will […]
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Law Enforcement Can Identify Suspects From Reflections In Your Eye
Identifying suspects from reflections in the eye is not just fodder for police drama. It’s reality, says a new study led by researchers from the University of York and University of Glasgow. The report, “Identifiable Images of Bystanders Extracted from Corneal Reflections,” reveals how investigators can glean recognizable reflections from witness’ eyes. The scientists positioned a group of eight people in front of “bystanders” and, using a 30 megapixel digital camera, photographed the latter’s faces in high resolution. By zooming in on the eyes, they managed to extract facial images that—though fuzzy or highly pixelated—were still identifiable. Although the experiment was conducted in a controlled setting, corneal reflections can have a major impact for law enforcement out in the field , particularly since mobile devices are quickly becoming high-quality cameras . During criminal investigations, smartphones and cameras are often seized as evidence. After the bombing of the Boston Marathon in April, footage from bystanders and security cameras played a key role in identifying the suspects. Image courtesy of research article “ Identifiable Images of Bystanders Extracted from Corneal Reflections.” Other Articles:
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Physical Security Market [Video Surveillance, Access Control, Biometrics, Security Consulting] Worth $85.51 Billion By 2018
December 24, 2013 — (PRWEB) December 24, 2013 The report "Physical Security Market By Products (Video surveillance, Access Control, Biometrics, Intrusion Detection, Security Systems), Services (Remote Management, Technical Support, Security Consulting) Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 2018)", analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific (including Japan) and Latin America. Browse 138 market data tables and 32 figures spread through 230 pages and in-depth TOC on Physical Security Market. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/physical-security-market-1014.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. The study reports that the global physical security market is expected to grow from $55.59 billion in 2013 to $85.51 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2013 to 2018. A wide range of products and services, such as video surveillance, access control, biometrics, remote management, technical support, security consulting, are included in the Physical Security Market. Biometrics holds a major share in the products range. It is expected that access control market will continue to grow at a higher pace. The physical security market will witness a good growth in developing economies. There will be a rise in demand for physical security solutions and services in these regions. With an increase in terrorist attacks and sabotages on critical infrastructure zones, the spending on physical security solutions and services will increase in the coming years. Besides, increase in market acceptance for such solutions and services will be fueling its growth. End […]
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Japan Pushes Next-Generation Surveillance Techniques
TOKYO — Projects are under way at Japanese universities to develop new personal authentication technologies using individuals’ habits and unconscious behaviors that are hard to be imitated, hoping to turn them into commercial use by 2020. Conventional methods use fingerprints, irides and facial images to prevent personal fraud. Experts warn these security methods are still vulnerable to identity theft. A research team led by Yuji Watanabe, an associate professor at Nagoya City University, is working on software designed to discern people’s identities from movements and the speed at which their fingers operate smartphones. The software also aims to capture particular habits when users touch handsets for the first time. The system is said to verify identification with an accuracy of more than 93%. The university hopes to start joint development of the system with companies within a few years. A team led by Mutsumi Watanabe, a professor at Kagoshima University, is developing a system to recognize people’s identities through handwriting done in the air with fingers. This handwriting is said to be distinct from person to person. The technology is expected to be used at security gates in schools and offices. A team led by professor Yoshinobu Kajikawa of Kansai University is studying a biometric authentication method that focuses on people’s lip motion. It can verify identities with 94% accuracy. A gait recognition system, developed by professor Yasushi Yagi of Osaka University, will soon be put into practical use […]
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US Researchers Working On Biometric System To Completely Replace Passwords
by CBR Staff Writer | 14 November 2013 Researchers claim the use of biometric technology to eliminate the requirement of passwords would is a likely next step. Researchers at Purdue University are developing new biometrics technology, which would allow users to log into computers using iris and fingerprint scans rather than typing passwords. Being developed at the university’s International Center for Biometrics Research, the technology will enable logging into a computer or activate a smartphone by swiping their fingerprint over a sensor which will not require frequently changing passwords. International Center for Biometrics Research director Stephen Elliott was cited by Associated Press as saying that iris and fingerprint scans, as well as facial and voice recognition, are just a few of the tools that can boost security while making lives easier. “I think the average person would tell you they have too many passwords and it’s a hassle to change them all the time, and therefore they use the same password for lots of things, which inherently makes that easier to break,” Elliott added. According to researchers, soldiers in Iraq carry handheld devices that enable scanning fingerprints, retinas and faces and evaluate them with identities in the database Researchers noted that the use of biometric technology to eliminate the requirement of passwords would be a natural next step.
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VidSys Shares Findings From Its Fourth Annual National Security Survey
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 Survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys , a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey. This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that risk assessment and management are appearing with greater frequency on the C-Suite’s agenda, becoming a priority in driving security decisions for agencies and organisations across all sectors. Aligned with this prioritisation, survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation as well as the number of external agencies and organisations with which they coordinate. Survey findings also reveal that, while budget continues to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations, the financial woes of recent years slowly are receding, with fewer of this year’s respondents noting budgetary concerns as a stumbling block to the development of their security programs compared to years past. Research Highlights Organisations are Increasingly Focused on Risk Reduction Respondents said the need to create a common operating picture across all security systems is the biggest driver of security plans for the next 12-18 months (22 percent), while the need to reduce risk to the organisation […]
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A New Camera System To Predict Violent Behaviour
London: Scientists have developed a new camera system that can help predict a person’s aggressive behaviour such as kicking, pushing, hitting and throwing. The system Kintense analyses a person’s body and figures out where the joints are in order to create a real-time 3D skeleton figure. An algorithm then recognises movements made by this model that indicate aggressive behaviour, ‘New Scientist’ reported. A new camera system to predict violent behaviour In research trials, certain actions such as kicking were recognised with 90 per cent accuracy, but other movements, like punching and throwing, were trickier to spot. Inspired by Microsoft’s gaming sensor Kinect, the system doesn’t require people to be facing the camera. In research trials, certain actions such as kicking were recognised with 90 per cent accuracy, but other movements, like punching and throwing, were trickier to spot. The researchers plan to upgrade the system so it can recognise verbal aggression, too, the report said. Kintense, designed by Shahriar Nirjon and colleagues at the University of Virginia, was created to warn medical staff if a patient is acting violently. However, it can also find application in security cameras, researchers said. via Technology – Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFFgnIigb3SrWZXuavLfxiV5G5VpQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-new-camera-system-to-predict-violent-behaviour/433326-11.html Put the internet to work for you.
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EU-Funded Project Takes Biometric Security Systems To Next Level
European Commission MEMO Brussels , 22 October 2013 EU-funded project to take biometric security systems to the next level In recent years we’ve seen face, voice and fingerprint identification software move from Sci-Fi films into real life affordable devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The TABULA RASA consortium, which is supported by EU research and innovation investment, has set out to identify just how well this new software works, in particular against the growing phenomenon of “spoofing ” i.e. using everyday materials such as make-up, photographs and voice recordings to subvert or directly attack biometric systems. Biometric systems have proven to be one of the most efficient security solutions available today. However, some biometric sensor vulnerabilities still exist, including some which have been well publicised in the International media. The TABULA RASA consortium comprises 12 different organisations across seven countries that have worked together over a period of three years to research as many vulnerabilities as possible, to develop countermeasures accordingly and ultimately a new breed of safer biometric systems. In the course of its research, TABULA RASA hosted a “Spoofing Challenge,” which invited researchers from around the world to develop attack plans and to attempt to deceive various biometric systems. Participants showed that there are many different and creative ways to attack the systems. The most innovative attack proposed during this challenge used make-up to spoof a 2D face recognition system and succeeded in being recognised as the victim. Other contestants used well-known attacks such as photographs, masks […]
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Global Video Analytics Market 2012 – 2018
Transparency Market Research adds new “Global Video Analytics Market – Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2012 – 2018″ market research report to its report store. Browse report at http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-analytics-market.html . Albany, New York (PRWEB) September 22, 2013 Video analytics holds great promise, enabling enhanced security and surveillance solutions by automatically monitoring video with specific objective. Video analytic system can provide real time alarms based on defined rules without the need for human interface. This enhances operation effectiveness by working 24/7, reducing the amount of video data to be reviewed by human operators, and thus enabling a high level accuracy of video monitoring. Browse Report With Request TOC: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-analytics-market.html Technological trends such as the growing performance of cloud computing is directing the video analytics market. Technological advancements and innovations are eliminating the problems such as false Alerts, difficult system maintenance and high cost. The global market is estimated to worth more than $ 1,200 million by 2018 growing at a CAGR of more than 35% during the period of 2012-18. Market Segmentation Based on Technology Cameras Connectivity techniques Sensors Image Compression techniques Based on Applications Government and private security Education Retail Transportation Banks and financial institutes Gaming industries and Casinos. The research report analyzes this market depending on its market segments and major geographies. Geographies analyzed under this research report are North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. This report includes comprehensive analysis of” -Current trends in market -Industry growth drivers -Factors affecting market […]
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