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SDS Integrates with Hanwha Vision

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 13, 2023 2:42 am Categories: Integrated Systems.

SDS Hanwa Integration

Shooter Detection Systems to announce that they have integrated technologies with Hanwha Vision, to deliver improved safety when gun violence occurs. The integration between the SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System and Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet WAVE VMS platform will enable organizations to automatically alert security teams at schools, office buildings, and other facilities to gunshot activity by triggering alarms, associate live video feeds with real-time tracking of assailants, and take other automated actions when gunfire is detected by the SDS system.

Qylur Intelligent Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I Contract, Taps into Dual-Use Autonomous AI Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 7, 2023 2:01 am Categories: Corporate News, Technologies. Tags: AFWERX, Qylur, SBIR Phase I, SNIM AI.

SNIM AI

Qylur announced that it has been awarded a phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Department of Defense Air Force AFWERX SBIR program, for its SNIM® AI platform. Under the contract, Qylur is exploring the adaptation of its SNIM® AI technology and how it can help the U.S. Air Force expedite the fielding of AI-based Collaborative Autonomous Systems, such as drones, UAVs, and ground systems.

RecFaces Joins Milestone Marketplace: Id-Guard Ready-Made Facial Recognition Solution Integrated to XProtect, Enriching Video Management Software

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2023 10:52 am Categories: Biometrics, Distributors / Systems Integrators, VMS Software. Tags: facial recognition, milestone, RecFaces, vms.

RecFaces announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been verified by Milestone Marketplace and has been successfully integrated into the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS), empowering users to explore the various applications of video management systems. Id-Guard is a high-accuracy facial recognition boxed solution developed for video surveillance and security systems.

RecFaces: Facial Biometrics Cuts Shoplifting Losses by 50%

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2023 10:42 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Cristiano J S Maffessoni, Facial Biometrics, RecFaces.

The ever increasing number of shoplifting incidents is forcing retailers to turn to facial biometrics as a security measure. This has yielded impressive results: store owners confirm that such security systems identify thieves by their face and cite a reduction in theft-related losses between 50 and 90%. Modern facial recognition systems employ advanced algorithms that both ensure data privacy and adhere to international GDPR regulations.

Next-Generation Hybrid Threats That Push Corporate Security to Its Limits

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 4, 2023 6:53 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, physical mail threats.

Every company is vigilant in preparing for and staying aware of the many cybersecurity risks in the modern world, and will undoubtedly have a variety of measures in place to protect against online attacks. Unfortunately, some attack vectors are less well-known or expected because they combine the physical and the digital. One example is physical mail, which can contain digital devices that pose a threat to cyber security.

27 Jul 2023 Allied Universal Ranks in the Top Five Systems Integrators List by SDM Magazine for the Fourth Year in a Row

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 4, 2023 6:36 pm Categories: Corporate News, Integrated Systems. Tags: Allied Universal, Carey Boethel, SDM Magazine.

Allied Universal was recently ranked No. 5 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. The Top Systems Integrators Report by SDM Magazine is a comprehensive list ranking companies based on their North American systems integration revenue. These projects encompass various solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up and training sold directly to an end-user customer or through a tier of contractors.

Morse Watchmans Unveils Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit for Swift, Secured First Responder Key Access in K-12 Schools

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 4, 2023 6:25 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Emergency Key Grab, K-12 schools, Morse Watchmans.

EKG KeyWatcher

Morse Watchmans announce the launch of its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, a lifesaving solution designed for use in K-12 schools. The new EKG Kit centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown or emergency.

Chronos Technology and WiTTRA Collaborate to Enhance Positioning Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 4, 2023 6:06 pm Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Chronos, Hakan Dackefjord, Steve Newcombe, Wittra.

Chronos Technology announced a collaboration with WiTTRA, WiTTRA’s technology is designed to help businesses optimise their processes, reduce their costs, and improve their efficiency. This partnership aims to modernise the field of positioning technologies, empowering businesses across diverse industries with precise, secure, and versatile location-based solutions that complement existing positioning capabilities.

Actility Acquires IP-based LPWAN Pioneer Acklio, Advancing Yet Another Step Towards the Internet of Everything

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2023 9:40 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Acklio, Actility, IOT, LPWAN.

Actility announced the acquisition of Acklio, the leading provider of SCHC (Static Context Header Compression) technology for LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) networks. This acquisition will further strengthen Actility’s position as the leading provider of end-to-end IoT solutions and will enable the company to offer a broader range of IP-based IoT applications over LPWAN networks.

Leading International Delivery Services Company Mitigates Pilferage and Intrusion with Quanergy 3D LiDAR Security Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 15, 2023 12:13 am Categories: Uncategorized.

Quanergy Solutions was selected by a leading international delivery services company to address ongoing challenges relating to loss of parcels, false alarms and intrusion at distribution facilities. The company had experienced a loss of parcels at their distribution facilities caused by warehouse employees throwing packages over the perimeter fence.

i-PRO Joins the United Nations Global Compact

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 7:40 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: i-PRO, Masato Nakao, UNGC.

i-PRO announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The pledge formalizes the company’s commitment to protecting human rights, upholding ethical labor conditions, protecting the environment, and combating corruption.

Logistics Facilities Around the World Turn to Boon Edam Secured Entry Solutions to Enhance Cyber-Physical Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 7:25 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Boon Edam, Cyber-Physical Security, Entry Solutions.

Boon Edam continues to reinforce their position as the preeminent provider of secured entry solutions for the logistics industry with thousands of successful deployments around the globe.Boon Edam’s comprehensive lineup of secured entry solutions is proven to be effective in preventing unauthorized access to high-security areas, mitigating theft and liabilities, while maintaining compliance and reducing costs related to supervised labor, energy conservation, and more.

Iridia Announces Appointment of Buck Watia as Vice President, Corporate Development

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 7:11 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Buck Watia, DNA data storage, Iridia.

Iridia is excited to welcome Buck Watia as the Vice President of Corporate Development. This newly established role is a strategic addition to the leadership team as Iridia looks to solve critical challenges for partners and customers with its innovative DNA data storage technology. Buck brings deep expertise in collaborating with customers to address their mission-critical, unmet needs while working closely with product teams and partners to conceive and deliver solutions that drive growth.

Visitor Management Solution from acre security Recommended by Google Chrome

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 6:57 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: acre security, Google Chrome.

acre security, announced it is officially Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended. The acre organization’s TDS visitor management solution was selected to help businesses further maximize their Google Enterprise investments. Google Chrome’s Enterprise Recommended program is a distinctive initiative aimed at aiding enterprises in discovering technologies that boost web and cloud performance.

Children’s Hospital of Atlanta Selects TKH Security for Smart Parking System

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 6:40 pm Categories: Access Control, Health Care, Surveillance, VMS Software. Tags: APGS, CHOA, TKH Security.

TKH Security recently began installation for a previously awarded Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) contract with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) for the parking facilities at the new $1.5 billion Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Announced in June 2023, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-2024 list ranked CHOA among the nation’s top […]

Shooter Detection Systems Welcomes New President Stephen Carney and Appoints Rich Onofrio as Chief Technology Officer

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2023 6:17 pm Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Carney previously, HID Global, Rich Onofrio, SDS.

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) announce the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company’s new President. Mr. Carney previously served as Vice President of Global Product Management for HID Global. Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former Managing Director of SDS, has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer, leading the Engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company’s original CTO.

Balancing Privacy and Security: Building Trust in an Increasingly Connected World

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 9, 2023 9:56 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Andrew Elvish, genetec.

As technology advances and our lives become more intertwined with digital devices, the amount of personal information collected by various systems has grown exponentially. Physical security systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices collect massive amounts of data every single day. This data can provide a much more detailed portrait of people, places, and events than was previously possible.

Airport Security Chief Upgrades Perimeter Protection Using AdvanceGuard

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 9, 2023 9:38 am Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads. Tags: AdvanceGuard, airport security, NAVTECH.

Perimeter surveillance is an essential aspect of any high-risk site’s operations, and Shannon Airport is no different. The airport’s security team have worked closely with Navtech Radar over the years to create a bespoke system that addresses the airport’s specific security challenges. Chief Security Officer John Francis believes that AdvanceGuard should become the dashboard for all air-side security operators, and here he tells Navtech Radar’s Security Segment Leader Simonas Mikuzis why.

Edge 360 Secures Gold Level 2023 Secure Campus Award for Surveill VMS

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 9, 2023 9:04 am Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: 2023 Secure Campus Award, Edge 360, Surveill VMS.

Edge360 announced that Surveill VMS has won a gold-level 2023 Secure Campus Award in the Video Surveillance Solutions category. The Secure Campus Awards are an annual acknowledgment by Campus Security & Life Safety magazine that honors outstanding achievements in the enhancement of campus security, recognizing the very best technologies, services, and education programs that the industry has to offer.

viisights Wise 3.0 Ushers in Next Generation of Behavioral Recognition Video Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 6, 2023 9:18 am Categories: Behavioral Analysis, Video Analytics.

introducing 3.0

viisights announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of cyber-security supporting the HTTPS encryption protocol.