What Happens In Vegas Does NOT Always Stay In Vegas With New Recording Street Lights

Posted by dtaitano 11:03 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Privacy. Tags: , , , .
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Wireless street lights can play music, video, interact with pedestrians and have ‘Homeland Security’ applications like video surveillance monitors Las Vegas r esidents worry that the lights are an invasion of privacy – ‘Who’s protecting our rights? Some cities in the UK and Holland have street lights that reprimand pedestrians for minor offenses like littering By Mail Online Reporter PUBLISHED: 12:31 EST, 10 November 2013 | UPDATED: 13:34 EST, 10 November 2013 Las Vegas is currently installing Intellistreet lights to their well-lit city. But Intellistreets are not just any street-lighting system. The wireless, LED lighting, computer-operated lights are not only capable of illuminating streets, they can also play music, interact with pedestrians and are equipped with video screens, which can display police alerts, weather alerts and traffic information. The high tech lights can also stream live video of activity in the surrounding area. But there’s one major concern.These new street lights, being rolled out with the aid of government funding, are also capable of recording video and audio. Neil Rohleder with the Public Works Department told NBC News 3 in Las Vegas that the main reason for installing the new lighting system is not to record anyone or anything. ‘We want to develop more than just the street lighting component,’ Rohleder said . ‘We want to develop an experience for the people who come downtown.’ But some residents worry that the lights, which are currently being tested in and around Las Vegas City Hall, are an invasion of privacy. […]

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A New Camera System To Predict Violent Behaviour

Posted by dtaitano 10:47 pm Categories: Biometrics, Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
A new camera system to predict violent behaviour

London: Scientists have developed a new camera system that can help predict a person’s aggressive behaviour such as kicking, pushing, hitting and throwing. The system Kintense analyses a person’s body and figures out where the joints are in order to create a real-time 3D skeleton figure. An algorithm then recognises movements made by this model that indicate aggressive behaviour, ‘New Scientist’ reported. A new camera system to predict violent behaviour In research trials, certain actions such as kicking were recognised with 90 per cent accuracy, but other movements, like punching and throwing, were trickier to spot. Inspired by Microsoft’s gaming sensor Kinect, the system doesn’t require people to be facing the camera. In research trials, certain actions such as kicking were recognised with 90 per cent accuracy, but other movements, like punching and throwing, were trickier to spot. The researchers plan to upgrade the system so it can recognise verbal aggression, too, the report said. Kintense, designed by Shahriar Nirjon and colleagues at the University of Virginia, was created to warn medical staff if a patient is acting violently. However, it can also find application in security cameras, researchers said. via Technology – Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFFgnIigb3SrWZXuavLfxiV5G5VpQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-new-camera-system-to-predict-violent-behaviour/433326-11.html Put the internet to work for you.

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China Installed More Than 60 Security Cameras On One Street Pole

Posted by dtaitano 10:41 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Surveillance. Tags: , , , , , .

News Bot   Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Paranoid much, China? Cause it sure as hell looks like it when you have more than sixty security cameras strapped onto a single street light. This photograph, taken at an intersection in Shanghai by NetEase , hilariously captures the personal privacy be damned, big brother monster attitude that everyone imagines China to have. It’s perfect, really. Read more… More… News Bot   Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Remember that PC streaming feature Mad Catz’ MOJO is supposed to be getting sometime after launch? It might be powered by NVIDIA’s GameStream technology. “We’re talking to NVIDIA and we hope to enable GameStream soon after the launch of the console,” Alex Verrey, Mad Catz’ Global PR Director told … More… There are no threads newer than the previous one. Click the back button in your browser to return to it.

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Iveda Solutions To Provide Cloud-Hosted Video Surveillance Services To Homeowners Associations

Posted by dtaitano 12:31 pm Categories: Cloud, Integrated Systems. Tags: , , , , .
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[November 07, 2013] (Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MESA, AZ — (Marketwired) — 11/07/13 — Iveda Solutions® (OTCBB: IVDA), the pioneer in cloud video hosting technology, today announced twenty-two homeowners associations (HOAs) as new customers. The HOAs came to Iveda Solutions through Southern Audio, a security integrator serving small-to-medium-sized businesses and homeowners associations in the southeastern region of the United States. The initial opportunity includes 67 IvedaXpress-hosted cameras, and Iveda Solutions expects to bring one or more HOAs into its “cloud” each week for the foreseeable future. IvedaXpress™ is Iveda Solutions’ cloud video hosting service that utilizes plug-and-play IP (Internet Protocol) cameras. As it implies, camera installation is simple and requires only power and an Internet connection. IvedaXpress can also provide cloud hosting for existing closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras by using encoders or converters. According to Southern Audio, there has been a growing demand from both existing and new HOAs for video surveillance at the entrances of gated communities. Southern Audio selected Iveda Solutions’ cloud video hosting service for its existing and new HOA customers in order to manage video surveillance without the need to install and maintain a local DVR (digital video recorder). Video access is simplified using a single web interface. They can watch live or recorded footage right from their smartphones if needed. Any evidence can be sent via email to the local police without the hassle of needing to physically retrieve data from the DVR at the site. Typically, gated communities hire security guards to manage […]

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Hopatcong SC School Security Improvements Underway, Superintendent Says

Posted by dtaitano 11:18 pm Categories: Campus Security, Surveillance. Tags: , , , , , , .
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New video and camera surveillance systems are in place to keep students and staff safe. Hopatcong Borough Schools Administration Building in file photo Hopatcong Borough Schools has undertaken an aggressive review of current operational practices with an eye toward improving building security—and improvements are already underway and ongoing, according to a school district statement. The district’s goal, according to Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Randina, is to ensure greater scrutiny of all visitors, staffers and students entering and exiting Hopatcong school buildings.  Several changes to the district’s security system are in place or in progress: Surveillance cameras are being placed in locations not adequately monitored. An access control system is being installed that automatically opens and locks doors on a schedule. It requires the use of access swipe cards by staff members. When a locked door is opened by an unauthorized person, the system registers as an alarm event on surveillance video. Wireless cameras are being planned to monitor the major athletic fields. All main school entrances will be modified to include real-time camera surveillance with intercoms and electronic buzzer entry systems. Randina said security planning will continue to be modified as needed based on suggestions from trained police officers as well as school security personnel.

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Avigilon?s Outperform Rating Reaffirmed At RBC Capital

Posted by dtaitano 11:05 pm Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance. Tags: , .
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Avigilon (TSE:AVO) ‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by RBC Capital in a research note issued on Wednesday, AnalystRatings.NET reports. They currently have a C$23.00 price objective on the stock. RBC Capital’s price target points to a potential upside of 16.28% from the stock’s previous close. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at National Bank Financial raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$20.00 to C$22.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, September 27th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at CIBC initiated coverage on shares of Avigilon in a research note to investors on Tuesday, September 17th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a C$20.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Pi Financial raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$14.00 to C$16.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, August 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Avigilon currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of C$19.36. Avigilon ( TSE:AVO ) traded up 0.30% on Wednesday, hitting $19.78. 24,866 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Avigilon has a 52-week low of $9.03 and a 52-week high of $19.93. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $16.70 and a 200-day moving average of $14.78. The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.62. […]

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AngelTrax Announces VizuCop ? Innovative In-Car Video Surveillance Solutions

Posted by dtaitano 11:01 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Mobile / In-Vehicle, Surveillance. Tags: , , , , , .

Email Print Register Bookmark RSS What’s This Newton, Ala. – October, 2013 –  AngelTrax , the rapidly growing, leading supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology, today announced a new brand –  VizuCop , featuring rugged, in-car mobile surveillance solutions engineered exclusively for the law enforcement industry. The first system to be released – VizuCop 360 – features a patented front-facing, dual lens camera that eliminates the need for manual zooming for clear license plate capture, up to eight HD quality video and audio channels, a solid-state 256GB SATA hard drive or a 128GB SD card and a space saving, LCD rearview mirror monitor. “Entering into the police market was the next logical step for AngelTrax,” said Richie Howard, President of AngelTrax. “We’ve been quietly working on our in-car police system for the last five years and are now proud to release it to the market.” The VizuCop 360 system will be released January 1, 2014. Customers can initially choose from two versions of the system – a 256GB solid-state hard drive version or a 128GB SD card version. The VizuCop 360 system will be introduced publicly for the first time at the IACP Expo, October 20, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. AngelTrax executives and engineers worked closely with law enforcement agencies across the country to create an officer-friendly in-car system that would withstand the harsh, oftentimes dangerous environment inherent of police work. Designed to complement standard law-enforcement procedures while meeting the specialized needs of officers in the field, the […]

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CaughtOnCamera: Bus Driver Hailed As Hero For Saving Woman From Suicide Attempt

Posted by dtaitano 10:52 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: , , .
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Darnell Barton spotted the woman, who had climbed over a guardrail and stood leaning over traffic along the motorway below, whilst he was driving a bus packed with schoolchildren earlier this month. He stopped his bus, opened the door and asked if she needed help, as can be seen in security camera footage from aboard the vehicle. The bus video system captured the woman looking back at Mr Barton, 37, as he came to her assistance. Mr Barton took hold of the woman and asked if she wanted to come… Read the full article

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CaughtOnCamera: Skokie Cop Charged With Shoving Woman

Posted by dtaitano 10:43 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: , .

BY JORDAN OWEN Staff Reporter October 30, 2013 11:52AM Updated: October 30, 2013 10:50PM A north suburban police officer was charged with two felonies for allegedly shoving a woman accused of DUI in the police station lock-up earlier this year, causing serious injuries to her face. Skokie Police officer Michael Hart, 43, was charged Wednesday with aggravated battery and official misconduct, both felonies, according to a statement from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Hart was assisting with fingerprinting and photographing 47-year-old Cassandra Feuerstein on the morning of March 10, after she was arrested earlier that morning for DUI, authorities said. During the booking process, Hart “became irate” with Feuerstein when she repeatedly refused to look at a specific location on a camera lens for him to take a booking photo, prosecutors allege. Hart grabbed her “forcibly” by the arm and pulled her towards an open cell, where she tried to use both hands to grab the sides of the doorway, regain her balance and ask for another photo, prosecutors said. Hart then put both of his hands on her back and pushed her “forcefully” into the cell, prosecutors allege. She was propelled across the cell, and her head slammed face-first into an unpadded concrete bench. Feuerstein suffered a fractured right orbital bone, loosened teeth, and a deep cut on her cheek. She required reconstructive surgery after the incident, including placement of a titanium plate in her cheek. Prosecutors say she still suffers vision and dental problems. All of […]

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Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance In Colina, Chile

Posted by dtaitano 10:39 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Customer Implementations, VMS Software. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance in Colina, Chile - Located just 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) from the country

Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance in Colina, Chile – Located just 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) from the country’s capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative Axxon Next video management software – AxxonSoft.com Safe City Municipal Video Surveillance in Colina, Chile   NewswireToday – /newswire/ – Colina, Chile, 2013/10/30 – Located just 14 kilometers (8.5 miles) from the country’s capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative Axxon Next video management software – AxxonSoft.com .       Rank or share this free Newswire Press Release Distribution content. Join the network! Learn How! Your Banner Ad Here instead – Showing along with ALL Articles covering Audio/Video Equip./Surveillance Announcements   The surveillance system was installed at the initiative and with the approval of the city government and now spans 25 different cameras. Colina is the administrative center of the commune of the same name as well as the capital of Chacabuco Province, with a population of approximately 78,000. High crime rates made local residents fearful and anxious. Looking for solutions, the government decided that smart video surveillance is an essential tool for fighting crime, particularly street crime. The open-platform next-generation Axxon Next VMS was chosen as the platform for tying together the geographically scattered surveillance system. The unique features of Axxon Next, as well as its functionality, reliability, performance, effectiveness, and ease […]

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RF Technologies Releases Enhancements To Help Alert Wireless Panic Button Solution

Posted by dtaitano 10:33 pm Categories: Health Care, Retail, Surveillance. Tags: , , , , , .
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BROOKFIELD, Wis. , Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — RF Technologies ® , a leading provider of RFID and RTLS safety and security solutions, has released version 2.1 of its Help Alert ® Wireless Staff Duress Solution, which provides priority-based alerts, universal device access through HTML5, and a simple desktop application. Help Alert uses discreet mobile panic buttons, or pendants, as a proactive, cost-effective solution to protect staff, patients, teachers, students and guests. When pressed, pendants broadcast a silent alarm that can be configured to alert security teams, first responders, or local police through a computer or mobile device. “The increased need for safety in places like schools, hospitals and hotels means facilities are looking for a simple, yet multi-functional duress solution. Help Alert is as easy to use as it always has been, now with more features that help get a fast response when it’s needed most,” said Bill Bulzoni , vice president of business development, PinPoint. Multi-mode alarms Instead of having a system that only summons onsite support or calls the police, both types of duress calls can be made from one button on the Help Alert pendant with the multi-mode feature. Pressing the button once will generate a normal alarm. If the button is pressed and held, or pressed multiple times within a short period, a priority alarm is generated. “Many facilities regularly experience safety and security challenges that don’t require external police intervention. But, the option has to be available when it’s needed. The multi-mode feature enables […]

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Identive To Hold Third Quarter 2013 Conference Call

Posted by dtaitano 10:28 pm Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: .
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SANTA ANA, Calif. and ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identive (Nasdaq: INVE ); (Frankfurt:INV) will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors . The audio webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.identive-group.com , and clicking on “Presentations, Reports & Webcasts.” The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888.771.4371 (toll free within the U.S.) or +1 847.585.4405 (for international callers) and using passcode 36033941. For those unable to attend the live webcast, it will be archived following the event for 30 days in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. A replay of the call will be available for one week and can be accessed by dialing 888.843.7419 (toll free within the U.S.) or +1 630.652.3042 (for international callers) and using passcode 36033941. About Identive Group Identive Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVE ); (Frankfurt:INV) provides products and solutions that address the markets for identity management, physical and logical access control, NFC solutions and a host of RFID-enabled applications for customers in the government, enterprise, consumer, education and healthcare sectors. CONTACT: Identive: Darby Dye, +1 949 553 4251, ddye@identive-group.com Lennart Streibel, […]

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Diebold Secures Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine

Posted by dtaitano 10:19 pm Categories: Access Control, Customer Implementations, Oil and Gas - Energy, Residential. Tags: , , , .
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Advanced security solutions protecting one of world’s largest mines October 31, 2013 — NORTH CANTON, Ohio , Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is helping secure one of the largest gold mines in the world. Operated by Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation (PVDC), the Pueblo Viejo mine, located in the Dominican Republic , has proven and probable gold reserves of 25.0 million ounces. To secure this high-value site, Diebold installed and implemented advanced video surveillance , access control , intrusion detection and perimeter monitoring systems. The company integrated these systems via a customized software application, enabling on-site security personnel to efficiently monitor the entire property in real time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080725/DIEBOLDLOGO ) PVDC is a joint venture between gold producers Barrick Gold Corporation and Goldcorp Inc. It achieved commercial production in January 2013 and has a projected life of more than 30 years. Diebold Secures Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine “As a vast gold reserve, the Pueblo Viejo mine requires numerous electronic security solutions to protect the site’s assets,” said Marshal Valentine , country security manager. “Diebold’s integrated solutions have provided a way to actively and intelligently monitor the entire site, enhancing security from the perimeter to individual locations inside the property.” For the site’s video surveillance system, Diebold installed more than 300 cameras and multiple digital video recorders. In addition, Diebold created a fully equipped command center where security personnel can monitor video images from across the site and automatically view video feeds associated with any alarm event. […]

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CoastalCOMS Milestone Solution Provider Delivers Coastal Analytics

Posted by dtaitano 10:14 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .
Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems The CoastalCOMS solution is an integrated solution that leverages proprietary coastal video analytics/data and Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software to provide contextual environmental measurements and information directly from processed surveillance camera images/video. With a primary focus on beach hazard identification and risk management support, the company’s analytics packages provide break zone identification, wave height, wave period, snapshot people counts by preset view (or combinations of preset views), shoreline or waterline variance (mean sea level, mean high water, etc), beach width, and vessel counting. Coupled with Milestone XProtect modules and public weather data sources, the company provides the ability to schedule devices against complex environmental changes and drive beach safety and marine surveillance workflows based on changing weather or hazard thresholds. Secondarily, CoastalCOMS analytics outputs coupled with Milestone XProtect functionality can be applied by science agencies and engineering organisations as smart monitoring and data collection solutions for marine protected area monitoring and enforcement and general coastal project monitoring. View all: CCTV cameras

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UK CCTV Commissioner Hosts Conference On Regulation

Posted by dtaitano 10:10 pm Categories: Customer Implementations. Tags: , , , , , , , .
Andrew Rennison, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, addresses the audience at his first conference on the code of practice

By Tom Reeve on October 31, 2013 Andrew Rennison, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, addresses the audience at his first conference on the code of practice Around 120 delegates attended the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s conference in London last week to hear about and discuss the latest developments around the commissioner’s new code of practice. The event was held at the Royal Society in central London and was opened by the commissioner Andrew Rennison who, after introducing the day’s speakers, called for delegates to help promote the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice to the CCTV industry. Borrowing a word from Lord Taylor of Holbeach, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Criminal Information at the Home Office, Rennison asked people to go forth and “evangelise” the code. He said it was an approach that had worked during his six years as the Forensic Science Regulator, and it was on the back of this success that the Home Office had asked him to become the interim CCTV regulator (later to become the surveillance camera commissioner). Evangelising the code is necessary because, of course, the code is not mandatory and, as it only applies to systems owned by local authorities and the police, covers less than five per cent of CCTV systems in England and Wales. Andrew Rennison, Surveillance Camera Commissioner And while relevant authorities have been told they must have regard to the 12 guiding principles of the code, there are no penalties for failing to observe it. Compliance is entirely voluntary […]

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Global Video Surveillance And VSaaS Market Is Expected to Reach US$42.81 Billion Globally in 2019

Posted by dtaitano 10:02 pm Categories: Market Research. Tags: , , , .
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Global Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market is Expected to Reach USD 42.81 Billion Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com . SOURCE http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ ALBANY, New York , October 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research ” Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 ,” the global market is expected to reach a value of USD 42.81 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 19.1% from 2013 to 2019. Increased security and safety concerns and need to monitor activities to detect intrusion, theft and traffic surveillance are some important reasons driving the growth of the video surveillance and VSaaS market globally. Browse the full report with complete TOC at   http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/video-surveillance-vsaas-market.html By system, IP based video surveillance market is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of 24.2% during the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. Growing installations of IP cameras and need for surveillance cameras with better video quality is driving the demand for IP based video surveillance systems, globally. By components, hardware market was valued at USD 9.49 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. It comprises […]

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RetailNext Invests In Rapid Global Expansion Bringing In-Store Analytics To Retailers In 33 Countries

Posted by dtaitano 9:53 pm Categories: Retail, Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
RetailNext Invests In Rapid Global Expansion Bringing In-Store Analytics To Retailers In 33 Countries

RetailNext Invests In Rapid Global Expansion Bringing In-Store Analytics To Retailers In 33 Countries vertmarkets.com 2013-11-01 11:32:23 Expands Operations, Leadership Team, and International Partner Base in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM San Jose, CA /PRNewswire/ — RetailNext, Inc., the in-store analytics market leader, today announced additional investment in global expansion Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . The company grew its operations and leadership teams outside of the U.S. and acquired UK-based consultancy Illogik Ltd. in 2013 to expand its technical presence in EMEA regions. RetailNext brings e-commerce-style measurements and analytics to physical stores and shopping centers. With technical support, business development, engineering, and sales teams now based in several countries, including the U.K., Switzerland, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, RetailNext is a rapidly growing global brand. Today, more than 100 retailers globally are using RetailNext to optimize marketing and increase profit per shopper in their stores. Global Growth Highlights “As global retailers are rapidly embracing advanced shopper analytics, we are seeing significant growth in the number of multinational retailers who have deployed RetailNext solutions in their stores in the U.S. as well as overseas. RetailNext’s ability to scale and deliver valuable store insights across internal departments, and provide localized solutions and support to many regions, is helping drive sales with both global and local retailers.  We expect to see 200% year-over-year revenue growth this fiscal year,” said Michael Manlapas, VP of International Sales at RetailNext. RetailNext growth highlights include: Currencies – Platform and data reports now support 164 currencies Global Deployment Locations – Deployed in 33 countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong […]

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CSC Continues Acquisition Track With ServiceMesh Deal

Posted by dtaitano 9:48 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: , , , , .
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John Madden Summary CSC announced more than a year ago that it would reorganize and reinvest in strategic areas to spark additional growth, and the company has been true to its word. The vendor’s recently announced acquisition of ServiceMesh, a 140-person, privately funded cloud management and brokerage company, is CSC’s third deal in a year – made possible by cost-cutting and shedding some business in order to build up resources and free cash. This deal augments CSC’s overall cloud initiatives, particularly in how it accelerates CSC’s internal IP efforts around cloud orchestration and management. Acquisitions focused on building capabilities in strategic growth areas CSC unveiled its acquisition of ServiceMesh as part of its mixed Q2 earnings announcement. This is the second deal for the outsourcer in the last three months, and its third deal in a year – which is notable, as CSC has been very acquisition-averse in the past. All of these deals are to bolster CSC’s IP and capabilities in its strategic growth areas, which include cloud and Big Data/analytics as top priorities. The first two deals were focused on Big Data. First, in October 2012, CSC acquired 42Six Solutions, a software development company specializing in data processing and analytics for US government intelligence agencies and for the US Department of Defense. Secondly, in August 2013, CSC enhanced its Big Data practice with a deal for Infochimps, a small, privately held company known for its automated framework for elastic scaling of Hadoop, NoSQL, and stream processing analytics […]

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Can Facial Recognition Really Tell If A Kid Is Learning In Class?

Posted by dtaitano 9:41 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , , .

engage sense facial recognition Can cameras read what’s going on in a second grader’s mind? Photo courtesy of EngageSense All of us have had a teacher who had eyes in the back of his or her head. Even while facing the blackboard, they saw everything—every note being passed, every answer being copied, every face being made. Or at least it seemed that way. All they really had to do was guess right a few times about what was going on behind their backs and, well, that is how classroom legends are made. But what if you took all the guessing out of the picture? What if cameras focused on every kid in the class? That’s what a New York company named SensorStar Labs has in mind, although the point would not be to catch miscreants, but rather to help teachers determine when they’ve lost the class. Face time Here’s how it would work. Using facial recognition software called EngageSense, computers would apply algorithms to what the cameras have recorded during a lecture or discussion to interpret how engaged the students have been. Were the kids’ eyes focused on the teacher? Or were they looking everywhere but the front of the class? Were they smiling or frowning? Or did they just seem confused? Or bored? Teachers would be provided a report that, based on facial analysis, would tell them when student interest was highest or lowest. Says SensorStar co-founder Sean Montgomery, himself a former teacher: “By looking at maybe just […]

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Verint Acquires Voice Biometric Company Victrio

Posted by dtaitano 9:33 pm Categories: Biometrics. Tags: , , , .

MELVILLE, N.Y. and MENLO PARK, CALIF., October 29, 2013 — Verint? Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Victrio&trade, an innovator in fraud prevention and identity authentication solutions. The combination of Verint and Victrio advances this comprehensive solution set by combining industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with customer-centric workforce optimization (WFO) solutions, furthering the company’s strength in fraud and risk analytics. Today, risk management, fraud prevention and identity authentication are high profile topics in more and more organizations. With an increased focus on safeguarding customer identity and private information, companies worldwide are investing in technology and services that help mitigate risk, prevent fraud, reduce fraud-related loss and improve the customer experience–all while decreasing contact center operating costs. According to Ovum, “Risk-based authentication is going to be an increasingly important requirement. It represents a more realistic approach for business users, who won’t then need to present multiple credentials every time they log in.”1 More Security Insights White Papers More >> Reports More >> Webcasts More >> Victrio solutions combine a new generation of “passive” voice biometrics with unique predictive analysis that can accurately detect fraudsters and authenticate customers without caller interruption. Its innovative voice biometrics solution is ideally suited for large financial institutions, including banks, card issuers, wealth management service providers and other organizations focused on fraud reduction. Earlier this year, Victrio was named by Gartner, Inc. as a “Cool Vendor in Security: Identity and Access Management, 2013.”2 “We’re delighted to welcome […]

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