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DHS S&T Tests Innovative Air Domain Awareness Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2021 1:29 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: DHS, Pete Hronek, Shawn McDonald.

DHS drone

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is evaluating cutting-edge air domain awareness technologies to support DHS?s mission to protect the airspace along our northern border with Canada. Working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Aviation Administration to develop requirements and testing criteria, S&T?s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory led a test team that also included the Montana National Guard, Northern Plains UAS Test Site, and MITRE.

Eagle Eye Networks Acquires Surveillance AI Leader Uncanny Vision

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2021 1:15 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alper Cetingok, Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks, Uncanny Vision.

Eagle Eye Devices

Eagle Eye Networks announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence leader Uncanny Vision, accelerating the company?s leadership in providing AI and analytics to make customers? businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The acquisition also includes research and development capabilities and a new regional office in Bangalore, India. The deal accelerates Eagle Eye?s plan, announced in November 2020, when Eagle Eye raised funds from venture capital firm Accel, to dramatically reshape video surveillance

PSA and USAV Expanded Network in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa with TSI APAC Hub Partnership

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2021 1:08 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Andy Tan, Matt Barnette, PSA, USAV intergrators.

PSA and USAV announced a new partnership with TSI APAC Hub (TSI), for PSA and USAV. This partnership in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and Africa (MEA) will increase PSA and USAV outreach to the system integrators and technology partners in APAC and MEA who provide solutions and services in various verticals such as cinema, corporate, education, energy and utilities, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, transportation and large venues.

WKS Restaurant Group Selects Interface to deploy Video Verified Alarms across their 380+ restaurants

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 30, 2021 9:05 pm Categories: Corporate News, Network. Tags: Christopher Magana, Interface, WKS.

WKS Restaurant Group

Interface Security Systems announced that WKS Restaurant Group, one of the fastest-growing multi-brand restaurant franchisees in the US is relying on Interface?s managed video verified intrusion alarm monitoring to eliminate false alarm costs and standardize security operations across over 380 restaurants. WKS is a licensed franchisee of El Pollo Loco, Wendy?s, Denny?s, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Blaze Pizza, and Corner Bakery Cafe.

GSX 2021, The World?s Premier Security Conference, Opens in Orlando and Online

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 30, 2021 11:56 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: asis international, Jerry Demings, John Petruzzi.

GSX 2021

ASIS International opened its annual conference today ? Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, taking place in Orlando, FL and online. The event continues through 29 September, featuring an extensive program with more than 100+ educational sessions, daily keynote speakers and general sessions, and a show floor with more than 300 leading innovators from the security industry.

Milestone and BriefCam Bring Premium Forensic Analytics to Xprotect Customers

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 30, 2021 11:39 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, BriefCam, Gili Rom, milestone.

With the introduction of XProtect Rapid REVIEW, Milestone?s customers will be able to accelerate investigations and find what they are looking for with speed and accuracy. Powered by BriefCam?s video analytics technology, hours of video recordings can now be reviewed in minutes, bringing enhanced decision-making and momentum to any investigation. Milestone?s XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an intelligent video analytics solution for security operators.

Qognify Expands and Strengthens North America Ocularis Channel Team

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 25, 2021 4:08 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Amanda Euler, Jeff Swaim, Qognify.

Amanda Euler

Qognify announced the appointment of two Regional Channel Managers to its Ocularis team. Amanda Euler and Olga Scorobogataya will support Qognify?s extensive network of channel partners and their customers across the Northwest and Southwest regions of the US, helping them to maximise their use of the powerful Ocularis video management software (VMS).

SightLogix Smart Thermal Cameras Protect Aurora Cannabis Grow Sites

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 11:09 am Categories: CCTV / Analog, Product Focus. Tags: Aurora Cannabis, Mike Soberal, SightLogix, thermal cameras.

Aurora Cannabis

Aurora Cannabis has deployed SightLogix smart thermal intruder detection cameras to provide robust physical security over expansive grow operations. Aurora Cannabis has created a diverse portfolio in both the consumer and medical markets which has increased access to safe, high-quality cannabis worldwide. As Aurora?s grow facilities were developing, their need for reliable physical security over grow operations became paramount.

Morse Watchmans Unveils KeyWatcher Key Control Solutions with Powerful New Generation 3 CPU at GSX 2021

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 11:02 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: KeyWatcher Gen3 CPU, Morse Watchmans, Tim Purpura.

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch

Morse Watchmans will be exhibiting at this year?s GSX show, featuring their latest new key control and management solutions at booth #1714. The company?s flagship KeyWatcher Touch will be displayed with a new Generation 3 CPU that provides improved performance, and faster user interface and improved synchronization times. The new Gen3 CPU upgrade is also available to current KeyWatcher Touch users for fast and easy enhancement of installed systems.

Hanwha Techwin Launches AI-Enhanced X series Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 10:58 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: hanwha techwin, Ray Cooke, X-Core, X-Plus cameras.

Hanwha Wisenet X Series

Hanwha Techwin launched one of its most advanced line-up of security cameras to date with the new X-Core AI and X-Plus AI series. Featuring Hanwha?s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning technologies, the new cameras offer industry-leading AI-based object detection for false alarm reduction analytics, AI-enhanced image quality and edge-based business intelligence.

City of Chattanooga Deploys Genetec and Stratocast in Public-Private Policing Initiative

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 10:50 am Categories: City Surveillance, Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: genetec, Rick Taylor, Security Center.

City of Chattanooga

Genetec Inc. has deployed its Security Center unified platform to enable the City of Chattanooga?s ?Dragonfly Community Connect,? a public-private policing initiative to enhance public safety in the Tennessee community. Through the initiative, when calls come into the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) to report a crime, the Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) can check with participating businesses in the area to see if they are able to share video from their security cameras.

Dortronics Displays Touchless Door Control and New Interlock Controller at GSX 2021

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 10:42 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Bryan Sanderford, Dortonics.

Dotronics touchless door

Dortronics is focusing on products at GSX 2021 that provide touchless ingress/egress, as well as a New 9-door interlock controller. All of Dortronics? product design and manufacturing operations are located at the company?s Sag Harbor, NY headquarters, which gives the company a unique ability to custom-fabricate a wide range of door control products with fast turnaround times.

Iris ID Looks at Growing Federal Government Use of Iris Biometrics

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 10:26 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: biometrics., Iris ID, Mohammed Murad.

Iris ID Merrion Vaults

Learn how the federal government is using iris biometrics for the collection of personal identity and authentication data by joining Iris ID, at Connect: ID 2021, Oct. 5-6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are vetting iris-based technology for uses such as identifying people crossing U.S. borders and processing passengers at airport security checkpoints.

Farpointe Data Promotes Alcala to Sales Manager North America

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 24, 2021 10:20 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: farpointe, Francisco Alcala, Scott Lindley.

Francisco Alcala

Farpointe Data has announced that long time employee Francisco Alcala has been promoted to Sales Manager North America. Alcala has created a record of success with Farpointe Data. He has demonstrated the ability to win new customers. In one recent situation, he brought on a new buyer and, over the past year, grew it to become one of Farpointe’s largest. He has also proven he can nurture existing partners and successfully launch new products such as Farpointe’s mobile access control reader platform CONEKT.

Security & Safety Things becomes Azena, underscores advances in smart camera platform development

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 11:58 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Azena, Hartmut Schaper, Security & Safety Things.

Security & Safety Things is announcing that it has rebranded to Azena, a new brand name that underscores the company?s corporate growth and leading-edge smart camera platform and positions it for the next chapter in its ambitious plans for redefining video analytics. With a growing slate of global customer and partner collaborations and expanding geographic coverage, Azena will continue to increase the value of its platform for systems integrators and end customers.

FLIR Strengthens Perimeter Security Portfolio with First Commercial Ground-Based Radar and New Multispectral Camera Series

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 11:49 am Categories: CCTV / Analog, New Products, Product Focus. Tags: Kai Moncino, Multispectral Camera Series, Teledyne, Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Elara R-Series

Teledyne FLIR announced the release of new additions to its perimeter security portfolio for critical infrastructure; Elara R-Series Commercial Ground Security Radars and the Triton FH-Series Multispectral Fixed Cameras. A first for Teledyne FLIR, the Elara R-Series is the ideal commercial radar system for industrial commercial applications, increasing detection coverage, auto-tracking, dynamic mapping and position intelligence of intruders.

Hanwha Techwin to Unveil New Intercom Station and Range of Audio Products at GSX 2021

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 11:40 am Categories: New Products, Storage. Tags: hanwha techwin, Ray Cooke.

hanwha techwin audio products

At GSX 2021, in booth #1641, Hanwha Techwin will announce a new touchless network intercom station and a range of network audio products including stylish and highly versatile speakers, a microphone station, analog audio conversion module and audio server for large speaker deployments. The TID-600R Network Intercom Station features a 2MP sensor with Hanwha Techwin?s signature WDR (wide dynamic range) and low light performance for best-in-class images.

Johnson Controls Pushes the Edges of Innovation by Adding Body Worn Camera, Autonomous Robot and Mail Screening Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 11:31 am Categories: Integrated Systems. Tags: Johnson Controls, Osvaldo San Martin, Vijay Sankaran.

Johnson Controls is announcing the addition of body worn cameras and autonomous robots to its physical security portfolio along with the integration of package screening technology powered by RaySecur. These intelligent technologies further strengthen Johnson Controls comprehensive building security portfolio and enable customers to extend the power of their systems far beyond the capabilities of traditional access control and video surveillance.

Aeroturn Turnstiles Announces New Integrations To The Latest Security Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 11:04 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Aeroturn Turnstiles, Michael Stoll, Siemen.

Aeroturn turnstiles

Aeroturn announced that the company has managed to adapt to these uncertain times and take the reins of emerging trends. Aeroturn has been involved in the introduction of touchless facial recognition biometric credentials at multiple locations. In the past year, Aeroturn along with its security integrator partner, Siemens-Beltsville, MD, developed the integration of a prototype facial recognition system.

Salient Systems Expands Leadership Team, Development Resources for Strategic Growth

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 23, 2021 10:50 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Dave Hood, salient systems, Scott Snyder.

Scott Snyder

Salient Systems has announced the appointment of Scott Snyder as the company?s new Executive Vice President of Engineering, based at Salient?s headquarters in Austin. A software industry veteran, Snyder will lead Salient?s overall engineering strategy as the company?s first engineering executive, a key role in an expanding technology leadership team comprised of Snyder, Chief Technology Officer Raja Murugesu, and Sanjay Challa, Chief Product Officer.