Neurotechnology announced the release of the SentiVeillance 8.0 software development kit (SDK). With SentiVeillance SDK, developers can create identification solutions that use live video streams from digital surveillance cameras or video files. The latest version adds face detection and recognition of people who are wearing masks and includes new algorithms that improve license plate detection and recognition speed and accuracy.
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TDSi announced a raft of new features for its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware security systems. Additional features for 2021 include integration options for Lift Control, Area Occupancy, and ANPR ? which are all designed to assist with not only security but also ongoing safeguarding of health and social distancing requirements. The new Lift Control integration, Area Occupancy, and ANPR features are particularly well suited to the evolving safety requirements of workplaces in the wake of COVID-19.
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Lorex Technology announced the launch of the newest addition to their suite of industry-leading smart security products, the Lorex 2K QHD Wired Video Doorbell with Person Detection. Featuring built-in Person Detection, the 2K QHD Wired Video Doorbell now alerts homeowners of activity around their doorstep, with notifications sent to the Lorex Home app when motion from a person is detected. This smart motion feature limits the number of unnecessary notifications.
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Altronix announces the release of new environmentally hardened PoE Switches and powered media converters supporting the latest 802.3bt PoE devices. These end-to-end PoE and fiber long-distance solutions allow multiple high-powered IP devices such as multi-sensor cameras, IR or White Light illuminators, and wireless access points to be deployed in remote locations with or without local power.
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Safeture and Dallas-based Traxo announced they have partnered to help Safeture customers enhance the duty-of-care coverage of their business travelers. Through Traxo, Safeture customers are able to access detailed corporate travel itinerary data for bookings that were made outside their travel program. The increased location awareness insight enabled by Traxo?s travel data capture solution helps reduce itinerary blindspots for corporate travel teams, empowering them to keep their traveling employees safer.
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LenelS2 announced the release of the OnGuard security management system version 8.0, empowering security teams with enhanced situational awareness through unified views of the security environment, as well as powerful visualization for data-based insights. Version 8.0 provides major updates including integration with the Magic Monitor unified client, rich interactive maps, a new modern reporting engine, cybersecurity enhancements and more.
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Genetec shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2021. Innovative security solutions will help businesses thrive post-pandemic. While the world remains optimistic for 2021, organizations will need to remain creative about how they use, update, and redeploy their security systems across their facilities. This will allow them to start thinking more broadly about the role of physical security and what it can do beyond traditional applications to deliver more value.
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Delta Scientific announced that a man from Santa Ana, Calif. attempted to cross from Tijuana into the United States via a closed lane at the San Ysidro Port of Entry south of San Diego on the afternoon of December 22 (2020). The Hyundai sedan struck a Delta Scientific TT218EC manual beam vehicle access barrier on the American side of the border. The driver was instantly killed. Beam barriers are the perfect solution for ingress and egress applications where you want to leave the roadway undisturbed.
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The global smart home market has witnessed impressive growth in recent years, driven by the growing adoption of smart devices, the increasing need for energy-saving solutions, and the rising importance of home monitoring systems. According to data presented by BuyShares.co.nz, the revenues of the global smart home market jumped by 16% year-over-year to $77bn in 2020. The increasing trend is set to continue this year, with smart home revenues growing by 28% YoY and reaching $99.5bn in 2021.
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Digital Defense is now integrated with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR (previously Demisto), the industry?s first extended security orchestration, automation, and response platform with native threat intel management that empowers security leaders with instant capabilities against threats across their entire enterprise. Through this integration, Digital Defense Frontline. Cloud and Cortex XSOAR deliver the ability to assess a set of assets within a network segment or specific domain.
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Interface Security Systems announced the completion of a $60 million equity financing transaction led by its current sponsors SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners. The additional equity capital will help facilitate the company?s growth strategy and strengthen its industry-leading capabilities, featuring highly differentiated managed services. This new capital comes in the wake of a highly productive 2020 for Interface.
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Finbarr Solutions announced the launch of free face-to-face video consultations with a member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. The service is available to any organization that would benefit from expert independent advice, regarding their security requirements and systems, manning levels, and/or security postures. The Register of Chartered Security Professionals was established under a Royal Charter issued to the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals in the UK and was launched in 2011.
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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.
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As part of the transaction, Teledyne has arranged a $4.5 billion 364-day credit commitment to fund the transaction and refinance certain existing debt. Teledyne expects to fund the transaction with permanent financing prior to closing. Net leverage at closing is expected to be approximately 4.0x adjusted pro forma EBITDA with leverage declining to less than 3.0x by the end of 2022. Teledyne expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings.
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Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution that features built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The intelligent solution assists businesses to react to and predict possible unwanted situations. Data from the ?Human Skin Temperature Detection solution? from Bosch provides actionable insights that can minimize illness spread by accurately identifying people with elevated skin temperature at checkpoints in office buildings, manufacturing plants, and airports.
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DITEK Networks is announcing the launch of a new line of Gigabit PoE+ network switches designed for industrial applications. The products in this new line, which includes both 4-port and 8-port models, are built with a rugged metal case and feature a fanless design that delivers a high PoE power budget. A welcome addition to the three other series of DITEK Networks PoE switches, this new line gives IT professionals and security integrators a new choice for cost-efficient, easy-to-install powered networks.
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Hanwha Techwin announced the expansion of its line of public health surveillance technologies with the new Wisenet TNM-3620TDY body temperature detection camera. The multi-purpose device uniquely combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a dual-sensor design to securely monitor facility entrances and accurately identify potential health risks. The TNM-3620TDY offers two detection modes to discreetly scan people entering a facility.
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Boon Edam announced a new continuing education course approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) entitled, “Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry.” Architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety, and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the role of security entrances in building design and a physical security strategy, including integration with other security technologies, safety and code requirements, and the impact of pandemics on the entry.
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Genetec announced the opening of its 16th global office in Vienna, Austria. Ideally located to support the company?s expanding footprint in Central Europe and serve as a hub for the DACH region, the new headquarters in Vienna will support the company?s fast-growing R&D, regional sales and support teams. With a multilingual staff representing eighteen nationalities, the Austria team brings a unique mix of different cultures and ideas.
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Parks Associates’ new Smart Product Market Assessment research finds US broadband households with networked cameras now own on average 3.4 of these devices, a rapid increase from less than two devices in early 2018. Additionally, over one-third of those who bought a smart video doorbell in the past 12 months are first-time buyers. The firm will host the 15th annual CONNECTIONS Summit: Smart Home Growth Strategies virtually on January 14, in cooperation with CES? 2021, featuring executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Brinks Home Security, Nice, Notion, SimpliSafe, and Yonomi.
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