For any operation with assets needing to be protected from theft or vandalism ?such as car dealerships, truck fleets, equipment rental companies, or contractor lots? fully integrating the latest capabilities of physical security and access control systems can drive down costs significantly. This ?virtual? approach combines video surveillance, access control, and information technology (IT) integration to replace many of the functions of in-person security personnel.
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The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) created a video based on the Virtual PLAI Experience, an event held in May of this year, which included eight companies showing interoperability and exchange of identity information relying on the PLAI specification. The video combines step-by-step animation of how the specification works with actual interactive footage of PLAI technology in operation.
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COVID19 has forced businesses, cities, and entire countries to operate in new ways and increased the demand for new technologies and digital solutions. A versatile use of video solutions that can be expanded with more functionalities help companies thrive when the world changes, whether the need is to ensure public safety, secure access to buildings, or check adherence to social distancing rules. Milestone Marketplace is empowering businesses to explore the unmatched possibilities of video solutions.
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Genetec shared the results of a state of the industry report based on insights from over 1,000 physical security leaders. The report looks at how the physical security industry is reacting to the threat of COVID-19, how security professionals are coping, and how day-to-day operations and plans are affected for the coming year. Not surprisingly, the survey reveals that COVID-19 has led to a focus on security efforts to ensure the safety of people and facilities.
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Pivot3 announced the addition of HCI appliances to the Pivot3 HCI portfolio purpose-built for running and utilizing intelligent video analytics at scale. In conjunction with these new solutions, Pivot3 has also developed a reference architecture for deploying industry leading video content analytics platform BriefCam on Pivot3 infrastructure. The new Pivot3 solutions and reference architecture are designed to ensure that organizations can extract the full value of insights from their mission-critical videos.
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ISS announced a strategic partnership with Captis Intelligence. The partnership will leverage each company’s area of expertise and introduce an automated face-matching solution connected to an exclusive criminal database of 35 million subjects provided by Captis Intelligence. The move will expand and capture further opportunities in the rapidly transforming facial recognition market, offering users the ability to access legal open-source criminal data.
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Qognify set a new standard for video management systems with the launch of Ocularis 6.0. Available now, the release includes map-driven operation and a bi-directional interface enabling security operators to monitor and respond to incidents faster by removing the need to switch between several systems. Ocularis 6.0 also benefits from Qognify?s cross-product research and development, incorporating more robust automatic updates.
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Synectics, with the latest release of its Synergy software platform, is enabling organisations to monitor and manage increasing volumes of critical real-time data across their surveillance and security networks. New features such as enhanced mapping, system configuration, and edge recording mean that customers can save time, money, and resources while enhancing their safety and security operations.
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2021 could prove to be almost as turbulent for the security industry as 2020. In the earlier part of the year, we expect the industry will continue to grapple with the fallout from COVID-19 with possible disruptions to the equipment supply chain. However, assuming we can keep our critical workforce healthy and an effective vaccine is successfully deployed in Q2, the situation could improve very quickly.
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The SALTO XS4 One Deadlatch (DL) is a stand-alone electronic lock thanks largely to the level of technology packed inside that brings together the convenience of a smart stand-alone access point ?easy to retrofit, install, and no wires?with virtually the same power and performance of an online traditional access control point. This innovation brings electronic access control and convenience to a number of retail and commercial operations that commonly use aluminum-framed glass doors that previously had limited options for electronic locks.
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Digital Defense announced that its Vulnerability Research Team (VRT) uncovered a previously undisclosed vulnerability affecting D-Link VPN routers. D-Link DSR-150, DSR-250, DSR-500 and DSR-1000AC VPN routers running firmware version 3.14 and 3.17 are vulnerable to a remotely exploitable root command injection flaw. These devices are commonly available on consumer websites/ecommerce sites such as Amazon, Best Buy, Office Depot and Walmart.
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As AI technology is increasingly applied in the security industry, intelligent video analytics has become a sought-after surveillance feature for a variety of scenarios, especially outdoor scenes or environments with extreme low-light condition at night. To satisfy users? intelligent analysis needs for different targets under low-light conditions, Dahua Technology utilizes its sophisticated AI algorithm advantages and combines its full-color performance improvements with high-accuracy detection.
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Arcules announced that the company will expand its reach into Latin America, engaging manufacturer?s representative firm LAR Group to promote the Arcules Unified Cloud Security Platform across the region. With offices in Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, Guatemala and Argentina, LAR Group will provide the Arcules platform to distributors, integrators, A&Es, and end users, along with a complete range of resources aimed at expanding the company?s cloud-based video, access control and analytics to customers.
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Senstar is pleased to introduce Alain Grinbaum as Senior Sales Director. Based in Paris, France, Mr. Grinbaum has assumed direct responsibility for Senstar?s sales functions in that country, as well as Italy, Benelux, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the Middle East. Mr. Grinbaum brings a strong security background to Senstar, spending several years as an entrepreneur in the industry, as well as holding senior roles with Aasset Security and Hanwha Techwin Europe.
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STANLEY Security released its ?2021 Industry Trends Report.? The second annual report includes survey data from over 2,400 decision-makers across the globe, as well as insights from security leaders on what trends, challenges and opportunities may impact organizations in 2021. Kushner and 10 other leaders across STANLEY Security share more about their outlook on the security industry within the 2021 Industry Trends Report.
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Qognify announced the launch of the Cayuga R16 video management system. The latest update focuses on improvements for the beating heart of large physical security environments ? the Control Room. Cayuga R16 makes it easier for security staff to react, with new features and functionality including Advanced Maps, Patrol in Tiles and Dynamic Camera Layouts, delivering a more comprehensive overview in real-time ? allowing for quicker response and thus reducing the impact of incidents.
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dormakaba announced that Ron Virden has joined its Access Solutions Americas segment as Senior Vice President, Entrance Systems & Interior Glass. He will lead these product lines in North and South America, with focus on growth.Virden joined dormakaba December 1, 2020 and will be based in the company?s Indianapolis headquarters. Virden has nearly 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles within multinational and portfolio companies in the security industry.
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Hanwha Techwin America announced a new ultra-high-resolution fisheye camera with 12MP sensors. The new XNF-9010RV is equipped with Wisenet 7, Hanwha Techwin?s proprietary chipset, which offers superb quality images, extreme WDR, noise reduction, onboard dewarping and enhanced cybersecurity features. The XNF-9010RV fisheye camera can provide 360
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Setelsa Security has chosen SAFR from RealNetworks, to provide face-based biometrics for its clients in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Argentina. Integrating SAFR face recognition will enhance Setelsa?s secure access solutions, enabling clients to deploy touchless, face-based authentication. The partnership integrates SAFR?s AI-based computer vision technology ? face detection, face recognition, and mask detection ? into Setelsa?s market-leading secure access solutions.
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Given the increasingly widespread implementation of social distancing and work-from-home policies, it is expected that behavior patterns across the globe will be changing radically as increasing numbers of people migrate their actions online in order to manage both their work and personal lives. These changing patterns are already being reflected in the data we analyze as we work to protect our clients from new and emerging fraud threats.
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