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Average Number of Networked Cameras Increases to 3.4 from 1.9 in 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 7, 2021 7:20 pm Categories: Critical Information. Tags: Elizabeth Parks, Parks Associates.

Outdated Security Cameras

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.

Konica Minolta Launches MOBOTIX S74 High-end Video System

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 7, 2021 7:17 pm Categories: Network, New Products, Technologies. Tags: Konica Minolta, MOBOTIX S74.

Konika Minolta Mobotix S74

With the new MOBOTIX S74 video system, Konica Minolta is significantly expanding the usage options for Intelligent Video Solutions delivered using its MOBOTIX 7 platform. The new model is a high-performance IoT camera featuring up to four different types of sensors (two visual, one thermal, and one movement/sound), which allows for more flexibility than any other MOBOTIX video system. Exceptionally discreet thanks to its concealed camera housing, the S74 can also access camera apps that have already been integrated, for almost indefinite expansion.

Delivering Seamless Frictionless Access Control

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 7, 2021 7:11 pm Categories: Access Control, Biometrics. Tags: Alcatraz AI, John Hudson, Johnson Controls, Vince Gaydarzhiev.

Johnson Controls and Alcatraz AI have collaborated to provide a comprehensive suite of AI-powered security solutions and services to meet the growing need for frictionless entry and advanced building security. Leveraging its own data-powered access control technology combined with Alcatraz AI?s advanced facial authentication platform, the Alcatraz Rock, Johnson Controls offers comprehensive industry-leading solutions to protect occupants and assets from building intruders and enable healthier hands-free entry.

Bosch releases a new version of Intelligent Insights, an AIoT video solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:37 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: AIoT, Bosch, COVID-19, Intelligent Insights.

BoschIntelligent Insights

The latest release of Intelligent Insights from Bosch offers a software widget update that supports safe social distancing. Intelligent Insights is an AIoT video software solution that combines the connectivity of physical products with the application of AI, giving customers the power to predict based on live and historical data. Intelligent Insights taps data from Bosch video cameras with built-in AI and pulls it into a single dashboard to support informed decision-making before a potential situation occurs.

RENITY ARTEMIS High-performance Real-time Locating and Tracking Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:33 am Categories: CCTV / Analog, Technologies. Tags: GIPS Technology, Internet of Things, RENITY ARTEMIS.

Renity Artemis

As the application of the Internet of Things is gradually implemented and promoted, corresponding devices and products are ubiquitous. In the context of the use of the IoT, the RTLS (Real-time Location System) indoor locating system is now a significant technology that field management attaches importance to. It can reduce human resources and increase management efficiency has been confirmed by various industries.

Hollywood Comes To Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:26 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Hollywood.

Hollywood

How our colleagues in the Media and Entertainment industry solve their video storage needs. Dailies. B-Rolls. Circle-Takes. These digital video-oriented processes of the ?Hollywood? production marketplace have ?for over a decade now? seen an explosion in the volume of recorded video that must be stored and managed. Entirely new workflows have been created to handle the deluge of video that digital movie-set cameras have unleashed.

IST Launches Multi-Sector Ransomware Task Force (RTF)

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:17 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: IST, Ransomware Task Force, RTF.

Cyber Security

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is launching a new Ransomware Task Force (RTF) to tackle this increasingly prevalent and destructive type of cybercrime. The RTF?s founding members understand that ransomware is too large of a threat for any one entity to address, and have come together to provide clear recommendations for both public and private action that will significantly reduce the threat posed by this criminal enterprise. uts.

PSA Names Matt Barnette as Chief Executive Officer upon Retirement of Bill Bozeman

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:14 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bill Bozeman, Dan Budinoff, Matt Barnette, PSA.

Matt Barnette

PSA announced the appointment of Matt Barnette as its next Chief Executive Officer; PSA?s current CEO, Bill Bozeman, plans to retire from the organization in 2021. Barnette most recently served as Vice President of Physical Access Control Solutions North America Business Unit for HID Global and previously held the role of President at Mercury Security. Barnette is a seasoned veteran in the physical security industry with over 30 years of experience in management and executive roles.

LenelS2 Integration with Seek Thermal?s Contactless Thermal Imaging System

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 5, 2021 7:11 am Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Covid-19 pandemic, LenelS2, Mike Muench, NetBox, OnGuard, Ross McKay.

Lenel Seek Thermal

LenelS2 announced the integration of its OnGuard and NetBox access control systems with Seek Thermal?s Seek-Scan thermal imaging system. The new integration allows businesses to identify individuals with elevated skin temperature through a contactless solution and allow or deny entry based on this reading. The integrated solution joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of offerings to help deliver healthier, safer, more efficient, and productive indoor environments.

LenelS2 Distribution Agreement to Invixium IXM TITAN Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 21, 2020 6:40 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Jeff Stanek, LenelS2, NetBox systems, OnGuard, Shiraz Kapadia.

Invixium Mask Detection

LenelS2 announced a global distribution agreement to resell Invixium?s contactless biometric solutions through the LenelS2 OnGuard? and NetBox value-added reseller (VAR) channels. The agreement also includes a new interface with the OnGuard and NetBox systems to enhance access control and proactive screening to help protect people and optimize building health and efficiency. The solutions are offered as part of Carrier?s Healthy Buildings Program.

FLIR Adds Advanced Features to United VMS with 9.0.1 Update

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 21, 2020 6:38 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: EZ Client, flir, NVR.

FLIR UVMS

Following the release of FLIR United Video Management System 9.0 (United VMS) in August 2020, FLIR Systems announced the global availability of United VMS 9.0.1 with new advanced features. The latest platform update offers further streamlined access to system status and alarms around the clock for security teams to react to threat activities faster, while enjoying improved reporting and cybersecurity functionality.

Bosch Secures Unmanned Train Depots on Southeastern Rail Network in the UK

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 21, 2020 6:33 am Categories: IP Cameras, Video Analytics. Tags: Bosch, ip cameras, Taylor Technology.

Bosch Train

One of the largest public train operators in the United Kingdom, Southeastern Rail Network, now relies on a smart video security solution from Bosch to secure twelve train depots, including five unmanned locations, against theft and intrusion. The fully digital video surveillance system presents a significant upgrade to the British train operating company, which provides train services between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex and transports 640,000 passengers each weekday on its 392 trains.

Ontology Announces New Partnerships with Litentry and Waves

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 21, 2020 6:31 am Categories: Access Control, Technologies. Tags: Fei Liu, Li Jun, Litentry, Ontology.

Ontology Litentry

In a bid to further the shared goal of bringing about greater data privacy and transparency, Ontology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Litentry. As part of the agreement, the two pioneers in decentralized identity and data management solutions will collaborate to integrate Ontology?s bespoke decentralized identity solution, DeID, and DDXF, Ontology?s decentralized data exchange, and collaboration framework, into Litentry?s identity aggregation and computation system.

iComply Launches Digital Compliance Administration Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 21, 2020 6:26 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: iComply KYC, Matthew Unger.

iComply

iComply Investor Services is announcing that it is launching an updated version of its comply KYC platform for digital compliance administration that now supports the onboarding and authentication of legal entities and natural persons as a part of its all-in-one compliance solution. Unlike existing electronic identification (e-ID) solutions that require tools from multiple vendors and manual processing for B2C and B2B customer due-diligence, comply KYC offers a standalone system.

Cantina Laredo Standardizes on Boon Edam Revolving Door for Main Entrance

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 6:45 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: BoonAssist, Cantina Laredo, Niraj Patel, Royal Boon Edam.

Cantina Laredo Boon Edam

Boon Edam announced the installation of a Boon Edam revolving door at the new Cantina Laredo in Virginia Beach, VA. The addition of the door provides both convenience and prestige to the newly-built restaurant. Situated in the growing Town Center of the city of Virginia Beach, Cantina Laredo is located on the second floor of mixed-use development. The ground floor features retail stores including Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn.

Tavcom Training Adds Two More Courses to its Online Learning Portfolio

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 6:42 am Categories: Certification. Tags: Andrew Saywell, CCTV Control Room, Tavcom.

tavcom training

Tavcom Training announced the addition of two one-day CCTV courses to its extensive online learning platform. The CCTV Control Room Refresher and CCTV Legislation courses are available now, with the option of accredited (BTEC) and non-accredited certificates, as well as CPD points available. The CCTV Control Room Refresher Course is essential for security practitioners that have completed the SIA training and want to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing issues affecting public space surveillance.

NETSCOUT Introduces Cybersecurity Forensics for AWS Cloud Workloads

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 6:34 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: AWS, NETSCOUT, Paul Barrett, Smart Perimeter Protection.

NetScout Cyber Security

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS announced the extension of its Smart Perimeter Protection to AWS. The combination of NETSCOUT?s Cyber Investigator and CyberStream software with new AWS packet access services helps contain costs and achieve better efficiencies in mitigating novel security threats as enterprises move applications to the cloud. As the threat surface expands, the solution uses packet data and powerful cyber analytics to get to the root cause of cybersecurity issues quickly.

Lee Odess Book, the 6 Phase Changes Shaping Access Control

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 5:59 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 2020 IFSEC, 6 Phase Changes, Jonathon Harris, Lee Odess.

The 6 Phase Changes

During this time of unprecedented change, the access control industry is flush with opportunity. Lee Odess, a 2020 IFSEC Global Influencer in Security and Fire and author of The 6 Phase Changes Shaping Access Control, hopes his new book will spur stakeholders to consider how today?s unique conditions are bearing upon every aspect of the access control industry. The book explores six driving forces and their resulting impact: market reach, technology, innovation engines, marketing, talent, and the “It” factor.

HID Helps Fight Against Counterfeiters of Rare Coins and Banknotes

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 5:54 am Categories: Solutions, Technologies. Tags: HID, HID Trusted Tag, John Nelson. NFC tags, Mark Robinton.

Rare Coins and Banknotes

HID Global has added HID Trusted Tag Services to its Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) coin and banknote holders so collectors can quickly and easily validate the authenticity, grade, and condition of their PCGS collectibles with a tap of their NFC-enabled smartphone. With the rare coin market exceeding $3 billion, product authentication technology has swiftly become a necessity to prevent counterfeit coins and banknotes without compromising the encapsulation or condition of the
collectibles.

Iris ID Adds Kurt Wherley as Director of Sales for Workforce Management

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2020 5:48 am Categories: Biometrics, Corporate News. Tags: Iris ID, Kurt Wherley, Mohammed Murad.

Kurt Wherley

Iris ID announced Kurt Wherley has joined the organization as director of sales for workforce management, North America. Wherley, who has more than 30 years of experience with time and attendance solutions, will develop new customers and support the sales channel for Iris ID?s recently launched IrisTime biometric-based workforce management platforms. Previously, Wherley worked for 17 years with Schlage Biometrics, most recently as a national account manager, time and attendance, offering complete workforce management solutions.