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VIVOTEK’s All-in-One “Device Manager” Software Boosts Operational Efficiency for Enterprises

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 28, 2024 10:12 am Categories: Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: Device Manager, software, Vivotek.

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global leading security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely—significantly reducing time and labor costs, acting like a dedicated security manager for your company. For instance, when a camera goes offline, the system immediately sends a notification, effectively preventing potential security incidents and helping businesses improve their operations.

Alcatraz AI Partners with Convergint to Boost Security Through AI-Driven Facial Authentication Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 24, 2024 9:22 am Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Alcatraz AI, Convergint, Facial Authentication.

Alcatraz AI announced its partnership with Convergint. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Convergint is a $2 billion global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems.

AMAG Technology Hosts Inaugural Security Engineering Symposium Europe

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 24, 2024 9:14 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: AMAG Technology, SES.

AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom. AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welcoming attendees and sharing the new vision for the company.

National Monitoring Center Strengthens Dealer Efficiency with Proven After Hours Technical Support

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2024 9:04 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: NMC, Technical Support.

National Monitoring Center continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock. This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.

Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2024 8:54 am Categories: Accessories. Tags: Halo Select, Smart Door Lock, Wi-Fi.

Kwikset an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, today announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.

Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2024 4:45 am Categories: Access Control, Product Focus. Tags: assa abloy, HALO, Kwikset, Smart Door Lock.

Kwikset a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.

TRENDnet Launches its First Industrial Multi-Gigabit Switches

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 21, 2024 3:32 am Categories: Accessories. Tags: Gigabit Switches, trendnet.

TRENDnet® is expanding its robust industrial switches portfolio with the introduction of the company’s first industrial multi-gigabit switches. The first industrial multi-gigabit model to launch is the 6-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 10G SFP+ Ports (TI-G5062), featuring four 2.5G RJ-45 ports, and two 10G SFP+ ports. Later this year, TRENDnet will launch the 6-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 2 x 10G Ports (TI-G50611) and the 9-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 10G SFP+ Port (TI-G5091).

POTTER Launches New Intelligent Conventional Sensor and Bases

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2024 10:03 am Categories: Accessories, Technologies. Tags: POTTER, Sensor and Bases.

Potter Electric Signal Company announced its new line of D-TECT Intelligent Conventional Sensors and Bases. Built with the same technology as Potter’s recently released D-TECT Intelligent Addressable Sensors and Bases, they were developed to better address nuisance alarms, improve ease of installation, and provide more efficient testing and maintenance. Featuring Dynamic Threat Emergency Communication Technology, D-TECT sensors achieve adaptive response and reduce false alarms, while a patent-pending photo chamber accurately detects fire and rejects nuisance sources like cooking or dust.

PKOC at CONSULT 2024 Jason Ouellette and Ed Chandler to Speak

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2024 9:50 am Categories: Access Control, Technologies. Tags: Bluetooth 3.0, PKOC.

The PSIA announced that two of its members actively supporting the PKOC specification will be speaking at the CONSULT 2024 Symposium. Since its inception, eight years ago, CONSULT has emerged as one of the premier and most unique events in the security industry. The symposium fills a largely unmet need in the security industry for manufacturers and consultants to interact with each other, to better understand security technologies, trends, and techniques as they impact security consultants, and to create an environment for the development of valuable relationships.

Swann Security Unveils World’s First AI Smart Doorbell with Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K & EVO

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 9:59 am Categories: Access Control, Accessories, Product Focus. Tags: AI Smart Doorbell, evo, Swann Security, SwannBuddy4K, Voice Assistant.

Swann announced the general availability of SwannShield™ – the world’s first AI-powered home security voice assistant. Compatible with Swann Security’s industry-leading SwannBuddy4K™ and EVO Video Doorbells, SwannShield™ engages with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests to deterring potential criminals. SwannShield™uses the latest adaptive generative AI technology and user inputs to respond to visitors with natural, realistic, human-like interactions, that are live and not pre-recorded, when they press the doorbell.

How Physical Security Professionals Can Understand Unauthorized Drone Activity

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 9:16 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: drone, physical security.

Physical security is never an easy job. It’s a high-stakes business. Designing an effective access control strategy requires you to think not only as a defender, but rather as an invader. Protecting your customer requires you to anticipate the actions of a determined, resourceful, adversary. And they are resourceful. The rise of affordable, capable drones presents an ongoing challenge to public and private sector organizations, and the security teams tasked with protecting them.

Swann Security Unveils World’s First AI Smart Doorbell with Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 9:01 am Categories: Access Control, Product Focus. Tags: AI Smart Doorbell, Swann Security, Swann Security Unveils World’s First AI Smart Doorbell with Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K.

Swann announced the general availability of SwannShield™ – the world’s first AI-powered home security voice assistant. Compatible with Swann Security’s industry-leading SwannBuddy4K™ Video Doorbell, SwannShield™ engages with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests to deterring potential criminals. SwannShield™uses the latest adaptive generative AI technology and user instructions to respond to visitors with natural, realistic, human-like interactions when they press the doorbell.

Genetec Announces Powerful New Tools to Help Law Enforcement Securely Share Vehicle Data and Accelerate Investigations

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 8:48 am Categories: Law Enforcement, Mobile / In-Vehicle, Solutions. Tags: genetec, Law enforcement.

Genetec announced a new feature that enables law enforcement professionals to easily collect, manage, and share vehicle-based evidence captured by AutoVu Cloudrunner™ through the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system (DEMS). Investigators typically rely on various types of data when building a case, such as license plate reads, video footage, and other forensic evidence.

Axis Communications Expands Global Presence with First Southern Cone Technology Experience Center in Chile

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 8:30 am Categories: Corporate News, Network, Technologies. Tags: AEC, axis.

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone.

Everon Launches Mavn BI™, Onepoint™, and Sightline™ Brands for Intelligence-Driven, Video Solutions and Account Management Suite

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2024 8:12 am Categories: Product Focus, VMS Software. Tags: Everon, Mavn BI, Onepoint, Sightline.

Everon announced today the launch of Mavn BI™ business intelligence, Sightline™ advanced video solutions, and Onepoint™ account management portal as part of a series of differentiating offerings. The launch notably delivers on Everon’s investment made through this year’s acquisition of DIGIOP, a groundbreaking software development company specializing in video and business intelligence solutions, and reaffirms the integrator’s mission to chart a path to growth through technology and innovation.

i-PRO Unveils Heavy-duty Aero PTZ Cameras with Edge AI Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 16, 2024 9:14 am Categories: Cameras, New Products, Product Focus, Video Analytics. Tags: AI analytics, i-PRO, PTZ cameras.

i-PRO announced the addition of 19 new models to its Aero PTZ camera line featuring enhanced durability and edge AI processing. Built for extreme weather and environmental conditions, the new, heavy-duty Aero PTZ cameras support up to 4K resolution and feature AI-driven analytics. With a zoom range of up to 40x, the shock-resistant, water-proof Aero PTZ cameras are IK10, MIL-STD-167-1A, and IP66/68 rated for uninterrupted video protection during extreme weather conditions.

PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 Released Enhanced Cryptography Support

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 10, 2024 6:36 am Categories: Access Control, Product Focus, Technologies. Tags: Bluetooth 3.0, PKOC.

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced its Public Key Open Credential PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 specification at GSX 2024. This is the culmination of a significant amount of work from some of the leading access control companies in order to achieve this milestone. The 3.0 spec features enhanced cryptography, which supports all Bluetooth hardware. In addition, the spec has been optimized to reduce the time it takes to authenticate.

i-PRO Awarded Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Procurement Contract to Streamline Access to Mission-Critical Equipment

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 10, 2024 5:58 am Categories: Corporate News, Law Enforcement, Military, Product Focus. Tags: i-PRO, Security Products, VSA.

i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program. The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals (RFPs), allowing public bodies to bypass lengthy procurement processes and acquire essential equipment faster and more cost-effectively.

Teledyne FLIR Releases Prism AIMMGen with Synthetic DataGeneration for Automated AI Model Optimization

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 9, 2024 6:18 am Categories: Technologies. Tags: Prism AIMMGen, Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR announced Prism AIMMGen™, its latest addition to the Teledyne FLIR Prism™ software family. Prism AIMMGen is an ITAR-free AI model generation service that enables the automated creation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models using synthetically generated data. It offers significant cost and schedule savings for system integrators developing AI/ML products for commercial, first response, and defense applications.