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The State of Burglary

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2019 10:37 am Categories: Critical Information. Tags: Burglary.

Burglary State

The likelihood that someone will break into your home varies from state to state. We analyzed the latest FBI burglary data and found some interesting trends. According to FBI crime reports, the number of burglaries in the United States in 2018 was 11.9% lower than in 2017. This continues a trend of fewer burglaries across the country overall, which have decreased by a remarkable 44.2% since 2009. As security systems reduce the risk of break-ins, they’ve likely played a major role in reducing property crime rates overall.

Digital Watchdog Announces DW Spectrum IPVMS Integration with BriefCam

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2019 10:26 am Categories: Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: BriefCam, Digital Watchdog, DW Spectrum, IPVMS.

digital watchdog spectrum

Digital Watchdog announced its seamless integration between BriefCam?s comprehensive Video Content Analytics platform and DW Spectrum IPVMS, enabling users to gain exponential value from surveillance system deployments. BriefCam?s unique fusion of computer vision and technologies, together with its patented VIDEO SYNOPSIS? solution enables users to quickly search and filter objects and events of interest by men, women, children, vehicles, and lighting changes with speed and precision

Pivot3 Enhances Resilience for Large-Scale HCI Deployments with AI and Automation

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2019 10:06 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: Acuity, HCI, PIVOT3.

Pivot 3

Pivot3 announced the addition of new artificial intelligence (AI) and automation features to its Acuity software to address the data protection challenges often faced in large-scale hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) deployments. These capabilities provide unprecedented resilience for large multi-petabyte environments, allowing customers who experience catastrophic hardware failures to quickly recover while ensuring high-availability with auto-healing, quick node rebuild and intelligent monitoring and analytics.

March Networks Expands Cannabis Solution with Cova POS Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2019 9:42 am Categories: Solutions. Tags: Cova, March Network, marijuana, POS.

COVA Cannabis POS

March Network announced the integration of its Searchlight for Retail software with Cova, the point-of-sale software system designed specifically for cannabis dispensaries. The integration enables cannabis businesses using the Cova POS platform to improve performance and profitability with Searchlight?s video-based business intelligence. Through its unique combination of surveillance video, POS transaction data and analytics, Searchlight helps retailers gather transformative insights.

Reaching the LP Managers: What to Consider Going Into the Holiday Season

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 17, 2019 5:23 am Categories: Retail. Tags: Oncam, Scott Brothers.

Scott Brothers

It?s not a secret: video surveillance is critical for retailers. Whether it?s used for deterrence or in the event of an incident for investigative purposes, video provides a number of benefits for loss prevention(LP) leaders. And this is especially important as November kicks off the busy holiday shopping season. According to a new survey by A.T. Kearney, younger consumers overwhelmingly prefer to do their shopping in person, which is driving a resurgence in visits to brick-and-mortar stores.

3 Tips for Getting Boardroom Buy-in for Security Upgrades

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 16, 2019 6:48 am Categories: Corporate News.

Matt Tengwall Verint

Today?s world has changed the concept of security and technology dramatically, as we no longer just install surveillance cameras and physical security devices. But today?s news stories are evidence of how times are changing ? they?re littered with headlines of increased potential threats, ranging from cyber attacks and ransomware to organized crime syndicates. With the risk landscape changing for the business world, a company?s security system needs to be prepared for modern criminals.

Pelco’s VideoXpert is Packed with New Enhancements and Now Offers VideoXpert Storage Option

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 16, 2019 6:36 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: pelco, VideoXpert 3.7.

Pelco VideoXpert

Pelco has released VideoXpert version 3.7, an award-winning video management surveillance solution. It’s intuitive and easy-to-navigate design displays what’s needed when it’s needed, allowing security professionals to make fast, effective decisions that drive businesses forward. With industry-leading performance throughput, VideoXpert’s cost-effective VxStorage provides users with one of the densest storage capacities on the market, all while using minimal rack space.

Hanwha Video Surveillance Solutions Help Father Joe?s Villages Protect the Homeless in San Diego

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 16, 2019 6:30 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Deacon, Father Joe’s Villages, Frank Paredes Jim Vargas, Hanwha.

Father Joes Village

Hanwha Techwin America announced Father Joe?s Villages, a non-profit organization with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in San Diego, has chosen to install security cameras from Hanwha Techwin to ensure the safety of its clients, staff, and volunteers. Established in 1950 in a small chapel in downtown San Diego to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe?s Villages has since grown to include a comprehensive campus and scattered-site programs.

3xLOGIC and Bolt for the Heart Partner to Help Save Lives

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 16, 2019 6:20 am Categories: Health Care, Solutions. Tags: 3xlogic, Bolt for the Heart, Indiana State Police.

3xLOGIC announced its continuing support and sponsorship of Bolt for the Heart, which promotes several events that raise funds to place automated external defibrillators in the hands of first responders, free of charge, as well as train staff on successful AED usage. On Thanksgiving Day, over 3,500 people gathered to support the 8th Annual Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk in Carmel, IN. Team 3xLogic, a silver sponsor of the event, joined the fun to raise money and help raise awareness for heart disease education.

London?s 40 Lime Street Revives Office Building with Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 12, 2019 3:25 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Crystal TQ revolving door, Royal Boon Edam, Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles.

14 Lime Street Boon Edam

Boon Edam is proud to announce that a revived office building in London, 40 Lime Street, has installed an all-glass Crystal TQ revolving door at the main entrance, in addition to two sets of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles for increased lobby security. 40 Lime Street is an investment and reinvestment company that has served the London market since 1985. It sits among some highly sought-after, iconic London landmarks, such as Lloyds London, The Shard and 20 Fenchurch Street.

Ocean Blue Car Wash Standardizes on 3xLOGIC Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 12, 2019 3:12 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: 32 V-Series, 3xlogic, Alexander J. Lazar, V7000 NVRs.

Ocean Blue Car Wash

3xLOGIC announced that Ocean Blue Car Wash, Prescott Valley, AZ, has deployed or is upgrading to 3xLOGIC 32 4MP-camera video surveillance systems at four of its locations to date. DC Pro Systems is the integrator of record as it continues to install and maintain a growing number of Ocean Blue locations. As one of the state?s first Express Car Wash concepts, the owners of Ocean Blue Car Wash have put to use their 15 years of experience to create a new standard in car washing.

Avigilon Adds Appearance Alerts to Commercial Video Management Software

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 11:30 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Artificial intelligence, Avigilon, facial recognition, John Kedzierski, technology.

Aviglon appearance alert

Avigilon Corporation announced the newest version of its video management software, Avigilon Control Center 7.4, which incorporates artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition technology. The new ?appearance alerts? capability
will help commercial organizations, such as educational institutions and
hospitals, accelerate response times by identifying people of interest in
enterprise settings. For example, the technology can alert the security team at a local high school when a banned or flagged individual has entered the campus.

Siqura?s Camera Surveillance in One of Europe?s Longest Tunnels

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 11:21 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Christian Gobiet, Plabutschtunnel, Siqura.

Plabutschtunnel

Video surveillance specialist Siqura teams up with Siemens Austria for the security of Austria?s Plabutschtunnel. At the request of the Austrian Autobahnen- und Schnellstra

PDK touch io Bluetooth Reader Now Shipping

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 11:15 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: “touch io” Bluetooth, Cory Jackson, ProdataKey.

pdk touch io

ProdataKey announced that its revolutionary ?touch io? Bluetooth reader is now shipping. When installed as part of a pdk io access control system, the new readers allow users who have installed a mobile credential on their smartphone to enter a controlled door by simply touching their hand to the reader, making it the most convenient mobile solution on the market. There?s no need to unlock the smartphone, or even remove it from a pocket or purse. For employees preferring not to use mobile credentials, the readers are also compatible with traditional key cards and fobs.

Fortem Technologies Selected by NATO for Defence Against Terrorism Program to Premiere Counter-UAV Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 11:06 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Alexandre Papy, Fortem Technologies, NATO, Royal Military Academy, SkyDome.

Fortem Skydome

Fortem Technologies announced that it has been selected by NATO to demonstrate its SkyDome Network defence platform. Fortem was identified for the program for its drone detection, classification and ThreatAware platform, and for its autonomous drone interceptor – DroneHunter. The program, titled ?Comparative Analysis of Lethal, Low Collateral Damage Effectors Against Low, Small and Slow UAV,? seeks to evaluate mitigation solutions for the emerging threat of small, dangerous UAV and is focused on the engagement part of the kill chain.

Camden Introduces New Grade 1 Strikes for Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 6:29 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Camden Door Controls, CX-ED1309.

camden CX-ED1309

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce its CX-ED1309 Series Grade 1 strikes. These compact strikes are designed for storefront applications. Packaged with brushed aluminium and dark bronze round faceplates, they offer superior quality and performance. The ?Universal? design delivers unparalleled application flexibility, with field selectable voltage, fail-safe/fail-secure operation for use in aluminium jambs and stiles. They are UL 1034 and UL 294 listed.

2020 Industry Trends Report Highlights ?New Era of Security?

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 4:58 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: 2020 Industry Trends Report, STANLEY Security.

stanley security report

STANLEY Security released its ?2020 Industry Trends Report.? This report?which includes survey data from decision-makers across North America and Europe, monitoring data from more than 400,000 STANLEY Security customers and insights from leaders across the organization?defines the major trends that may impact security consumers in the coming year. New service models, cloud technology, network security, machine learning and more are among the trends featured in the 2020 Industry Trends Report.

Krajewski Named Vice President of Services at Ojo Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 4:42 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Angie Wong, Chris Krajewski, Ojo Technology.

Chris Krajewski

Ojo Technology has named Chris Krajewski its vice president of services. Previously, he was general manager for the company?s Central Valley office located in Stockton, Calif. In his expanded role, Krajewski will oversee the organization?s service offerings included training, maintenance and managed and cloud services. His team will work with customers to make sure their systems remain up and running while providing maximum value.

Seek Thermal Introduces Two New Series of Low Cost, High-Resolution OEM Thermal Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 11, 2019 4:27 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Mosaic Core series, OEM thermal camera, Seek Thermal.

seek thermal oem thermal camera

Seek Thermal announced the introduction of its Micro Core and Mosaic Core series ? a new range of OEM thermal cameras that can be integrated into products and services across several industries, delivering optimal performance in applications such as Test & Measurement, Security Surveillance, Public Safety, Outdoor Recreation, IoT and beyond. The Micro Core is designed for small form factor, low power and lightweight applications.

TDSi Launching New GARDiS Product at Intersec2020 in Dubai

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 9, 2019 2:54 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: John Davies, Kevan Fry, SA-N37, TDSi.

Cloud computing representational image

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be joining its Vitaprotech Group partner SORHEA on stand SA-N37 at Intersec 2020 in Dubai, from 19th-21st January 2020, where it will be unveiling and launching an exciting new GARDiS product. Joining John on Stand SA-N37 will be TDSi?s Business Development Manager, Mica Negrilic. The Dubai event in January 2020 will be TDSi?s first shared exhibition stand with a Vitaprotect Group partner since the company announced its acquisition by the Group in June 2019.