Organizations across the globe are adjusting to a new norm as a result of the sweeping changes brought on by COVID-19. For many organizations, this new norm means modifying hours of operation, temporarily closing their doors, sending staff home to work remotely and/or changing visitor and occupancy policies. As businesses and institutions adapt, they should consider how their security systems can reinforce business policies and help them mitigate risks.
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PicPocket-Labs announces that it has been awarded US Patent No. 10,640,208 for “Drone Ba sed Systems and Methodologies for Capturing Images.” The patent pertains to an “on-demand” service which allows a user to send or request an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) to a location or a target of interest (stationary or moving) for, among other purposes, media/data capture. National patent protection is underway in Canada, China and Europe.
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Verint announced one of the world?s largest banking organizations selected Verint as its new standard solution for enterprise fraud and security investigations. The selection resulted after a thorough analysis of technologies that best fit the bank?s fraud investigation, cybersecurity and deployment management requirements. The solution combines the powerful network video recorder with robust software for review and enterprise management.
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Genetec announced the keynote speakers and the details of the partner pavilion for Genetec Connect?DX, the company?s first virtual trade show which will take place April 20-22, 2020. Focused on technology, innovation and the challenges affecting the physical security industry, Connect?DX will provide an opportunity for security professionals from around the world to directly engage with each other as well as with Genetec and its partners.
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Eagle Eye Networks announced today enhancements to the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System for full support of dual spectrum cameras used in elevated temperature detection. Interest in the use of dual spectrum cameras with integrated analytics for locating faces and measuring temperature has greatly increased amongst Eagle Eye Resellers as they look for tools to reduce the spread of Corona19.
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Desert Highlands has updated the community?s security system, installing the state-of-the-art Avigilon Surveillance System. The upgraded security system at Desert Highlands includes 55 new IP cameras installed throughout the property. Other features of the system include new technology that allows the Desert Highlands security team the ability to locate vehicles or people with specific description criteria, and an appearance search feature that can recognize individuals based on various descriptions.
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Security and Safety Things GmbH has launched its App-Challenge, a contest offering developers the chance to present their solutions to leading industry players and compete for 3 x 10000? in prize money as well as the opportunity to present their winning application on the Security and Safety Things booth at GSX 2020 in September or a similar event depending on the COVID-19 situation. All developed applications will be listed on the company?s open Application Store.
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Security.World has reviewed the recently released LPR Appliance from Vista Networking Solution (VNS). The VNS V7300 LPR Appliance appears to be the only PlateSmart-powered integrated appliance available on the market at this time. From access control to allow cars in or keep them out, to crime scene investigation, parking lot enforcement, and even to identifying customers -especially VIP customers as they approach your business.
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Boon Edam has published a new guide for security professionals. Entitled, ?Closing the Security Gap?, the guide addresses the risks of failing to secure entry points across a facility, as well as strategies and best practices for mitigating unauthorized entry. By understanding how to secure a building?s entrances, professionals can implement a complete physical security plan that truly protects the well-being of their employees, physical assets, data and even brand reputation.
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Digital Watchdog announces the availability of the DW University Online Learning Portal. The new website includes a wealth of product and sales training content presented in learning modules that users can complete at their discretion. Registration is free, as are training classes. Certification courses require an annual subscription. However, through April 30, the certification subscription is half price with a promo code.
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iProov announced the launch of iProov Web, bringing genuine presence assurance to the web browser. Since 2018, over 3 million people have used iProov?s patented Flashmark technology in mobile apps to confirm their genuine presence. Users wanting to access a bank account or register for secure services simply hold their phone or another mobile device in front of their faces, and a unique colored illumination completes the genuine presence assurance.
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G4S announced a partnership with Stabilitas, a critical event intelligence provider, to integrate their platform into G4S? Risk Operations Center. The result will be delivery of real-time, actionable and innovative intelligence to complement the ROC?s situational awareness, analysis, crisis management and threat monitoring services from one dedicated location. This solution is particularly relevant to companies that need to identify current and potential COVID-19 hotspots.
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Sielox LLC has further expanded the integration of its leading access control and emergency notification solutions with Allegion US to include the new enhanced Schlage NDE wireless lock featuring an Interior Push Button which can easily lock a classroom door from the inside. Sielox is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations.
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Hanwha Techwin America announced that Wilson Bank & Trust, a Tennessee-based independent, community-based bank, has upgraded the security infrastructure at 40 of its locations with Hanwha cameras. The Bank wanted IT-based, PoE (Powered over Ethernet) cameras that could produce high-quality video and did not require licenses. They also wanted DVRs or NVRs that would give them longer-term retention rates, 90-days at a minimum.
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With an annual growth rate of 14 percent over the last five years, Milestone Systems? net revenue increased to DKK 1.03 billion in 2019. The operating income was DKK 124 million compared with DKK 194 million the previous year, a planned consequence of increased investments in innovation and development. The positive revenue development primarily derived from an increase in license and Care? sales. Moreover, Milestone Systems continued to increase sales in all its markets.
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Recognizing that travel will be limited for most industry professionals for the coming months, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance has decided to bring the PLAI Experience to you. On May 20, the PSIA will host a Virtual PLAI Experience which will demonstrate the value of its Physical Logical Access Interoperability specification to the market. Eight partner companies in access control and biometrics will showcase a cloud-based PLAI agent connecting five PACS systems and two biometric systems relying on a single trusted source.
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Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC to offer high-performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery to their customers, and for WCCTV to offer their customers wireless surveillance solutions that integrate Panasonic i-PRO cameras.
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Genetec announced that Firmware Vault, the industry?s first camera firmware update service developed by an open architecture VMS vendor, now supports cameras from Axis, Bosch, and Panasonic in addition to existing support for Hanwha Techwin cameras. Designed to help IT administrators and systems integrators stay up to date with the latest camera firmware, Firmware Vault helps organizations ensure they have the latest protection from the manufacturer against cyber threats.
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Allied Universal is seeking to hire more than 30,000 security professionals and administrative staff to fill positions located throughout the nation over the next two months. In spite of the uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused, there are still many industries, such as security services, that are currently hiring to fill essential roles. Allied Universal is offering regular and temporary, full-time and part-time opportunities.
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uSecureProp LLC wants to make security monitoring companies a thing of the past. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company recently received a U.S. patent for a simple and elegant self-monitoring solution that attaches to any existing home or business alarm system. It uses the customer?s own wi-fi to send security-related alerts directly to a smartphone. This process eliminates the need for an alarm monitoring company.
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