Milestone Systems named Canscan Inc. from Canada, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2020 during Milestone Community Days (MIPS) in Dallas, Texas. Innovators from around the world submitted their ideas to the contest, and three made it to the final round at MIPS in Dallas, Texas. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging committee and the partner community present voted for their favorite idea via an app.
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Johnson Controls releases HD Video Encoder for seamless analog and IP integration
Johnson Controls introduces the Tyco HD Encoder, an ideal solution that allows HD and SD analog cameras to function within an evolving IP infrastructure. The product is supported by both exacqVision, American Dynamics and VideoEdge. Available in one-and four-channel options, the Tyco HD Encoder allows users in networked environments to retain HD and SD cameras while adding IP cameras over time, leveraging the benefits of IP while utilizing their existing analogue infrastructure.
Read More ›PlateSmart ALPR and Vehicle Recognition Solutions Drive ROI for Retailers by Preventing Theft
Because things like lumber and mulch can?t easily fit into a shopping cart, home improvement stores provide customers with drive-up access to nearby yards where they can pick up large or heavy items. While this makes things easy for customers, it also turns the yards into targets for criminals. It?s the reason one major home improvement retailer turned to industry innovator PlateSmart Technologies for loss prevention assistance at its yards.
Read More ›Bastille Unveils Bastille Express
Bastille?s commercial version of its popular DoD only Fly-Away Kit allows corporations to rapidly locate cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and BLE devices at multiple and/or temporary locations such as meetings, events, and remote offices. Set up in minutes, Bastille Express can detect and locate authorized and unauthorized Cellular, Bluetooth, BLE and Wi-Fi devices operating within an area of 3,000 to 5,000 square feet.
Read More ›Mitch Fagundes has Joined Alcatraz AI as Vice President of Global Accounts
Alcatraz AI has named Mitch Fagundes Vice President of Global Accounts. Alcatraz AI is an innovative firm that?s improving access control by delivering secure, frictionless solutions that enhance flow, improve security, reduce overall cost, and work with any access control provider. Based in California, Fagundes will oversee business development and strategic growth for the Globe.
Read More ›DITEK Showcases Innovative Surge Protection at ISC West 2020
DITEK will highlight innovative products at the upcoming ISC West 2020 show. These solutions solve traditional challenges with protecting networked security systems, as well as addressing new building code requirements for protecting bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems (BDA/DAS systems) with devices designed to protect the lives and effectiveness of first responders.
Read More ›ACRE to Strengthen Management Team with Two New Key Hires
ACRE announced that it will add two key industry people to the ACRE management roster. Jim Kelly will join ACRE as Chief Revenue Officer starting on March 1, 2020. Jim brings a wealth of experience having had successful positions at Software House, Sensormatic, Tyco International and Johnson Controls. While at Software House, Jim led the sales and marketing efforts to build the business from $2 million to $120 million in North America.
Read More ›HID Global Extends Passwordless FIDO2 Authentication Throughout the Workplace
HID Global announced it will support the industry?s passwordless authentication initiative at RSA 2020 by demonstrating converged access solutions that extend zero trust security and FIDO2 authentication across the workplace in the physical and digital worlds. The company?s solutions, including smart cards, an expanded USB key family and an updated cloud-based credential management service, are among the first to help realize the industry?s vision for a passwordless future.
Read More ›From Sanctions to Startups: The Role of Emotional Resilience in Building a Drone Business
Saving lives is an obvious reason why logistics is important for war-torn areas. But the importance wasn?t as apparent for other industries until we learned how firefighting logistics prohibited fire suppression. Meaning, the more firefighters focused on moving stuff, the less they spent on putting out fires. And that is why a wildfire grows from 10 acres to 10,000 acres overnight.
Read More ›Captis Intelligence Partners with Milestone to Launch Industry-First VMS-Embedded Subject Identification Application
Captis Intelligence announced a new partnership with Milestone. Captis ODSI, a plug-in application exclusively designed for Milestone?s leading XProtect VMS, is now available on the Milestone Marketplace. The app provides end-users with a complete embedded solution to instantly identify individuals in seconds with one click. An industry first, Captis ODSI includes exclusive access to the Captis Database, the largest private database of criminals in North America.
Read More ›SolidRun and Gyrfalcon Develop First Edge Optimized AI Inference Server That Bests GPU Performance at a Fraction of the Cost and Power
SolidRun and Gyrfalcon Technology introduced a co-developed Arm?-based AI inference server optimized for the edge (SRGT-AI31). Highly scalable and modular, Janux GS31 supports today?s leading neural network frameworks and can be configured with up to 128 Gyrfalcon Lightspeeur SPR2803 AI acceleration chips for unrivalled inference performance for today?s most complex video AI models.
Read More ›Get Your Robot Driver?s License at ISC West!
Ever wonder what it?s like to drive a security robot? Cobalt Robotics, a manufacturer of intelligent security robots that autonomously patrol indoor facilities, invites ISC West 2020 attendees to Booth 34051, in the Drones and Robotics exhibit, to drive a Cobalt robot and experience how they combine the flexibility of humans with the reliability of a machine, providing high-level human intelligence, rapid situational awareness, real-time responsiveness, and perfect accountability.
Read More ›How to Address Security Threats to the Mining Industry
For many years, reliable analysis on Burkina Faso has been providing assessments and security recommendations that have been ignored. To date, there were about 460 attacks that are suspected to have been perpetrated by militants in Burkina Faso in 2019. Out of these, ten attacks targeted established and artisanal mining sites. Additionally, three attacks targeted mining convoys over the course of the year.
Read More ›Global Launch of Milestone XProtect VMS with SelectaDNA Forensic Criminal Tagging System
XProtect VMS integration with the SelectaDNA forensic Criminal Tagging System will enhance crime-fighting outcomes of video surveillance systems. The unique, cutting-edge integration combines the functionality of verifiable video date/time stamps and video footage with forensic tagging technology to enhance criminal investigations and ultimately significantly reduce crime ? with a focus on burglary, robbery, theft and unauthorized access.
Read More ›Boon Edam to Introduce the Speedlane Compact Optical Turnstile at ISC West
Boon Edam announced they are unveiling a new optical turnstile addition to their security entrance portfolio at the ISC West 2020. The new Speedlane Compact provides all the fundamental functions needed in a security speed gate and accommodates the smaller spaces often found in older buildings. The Speedlane Compact is easy-to-use, easy-to-install, and agile in the manufacturing process.
Read More ›Genetec Introduces Security Center for Airports to Unify Airport Security and Operations
Genetec announced Security Center for Airports, a new solution designed to help airports of all sizes manage and optimize their security and airport terminal operations. Available immediately, Security Center for Airports enables security managers, control room operators, terminal and ground handling staff as well as passenger experience managers to work together using a single unified product tailored to their unique needs.
Read More ›Hanwha Announces New PoE Extender Cameras at ISC West
At ISC West 2020, in booth #14079, Hanwha Techwin America will demonstrate new PoE extender cameras. These unique cameras are designed to save integrators and end users time and money when adding additional cameras to existing installations. For new installations, integrators can plan to run two PoE cameras per cable run, also saving on the number of ports and number switches required as well.
Read More ›PureTech Completes Deployment – PureActiv wide Area Intrusion Detection Software System in the US
PureTech Systems is pleased to announce that deployment of its PureActiv wide area intrusion detection software system has been successfully completed at multiple Power Generation Sites in the U.S. PureActiv integrates PureTech?s market-leading geospatial AI video analytics and other sensor technologies into a seamless Common Operating Picture.
Read More ›Oyster2 and Yabby GPS Receive Verizon LTE-M Certification
Digital Matter announced that Verizon has officially certified the Oyster2 and Yabby 4G LTE-M GPS devices to operate on the most reliable wireless data network in the United States. Designed for tracking any non-powered asset for extended periods of time, common applications of the Oyster2 and Yabby battery-powered tracking devices include tracking trailers, containers, bins, bikes, scooters, pallets, livestock and more.
Read More ›Singapore Police Force Uses HID Global?s Multispectral Fingerprint Technology
HID Global announced that the traffic branch of the Singapore Police Force has deployed an electronic Know Your Customer system that uses HID Lumidigm V-series Fingerprint Sensors to verify the identities of driver?s license applicants. The HID Lumidigm sensor?s patented multispectral imaging technology has helped improve identity-verification speed and efficiency as compared to their previous paper-based process.
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