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Advancis Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification Under LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 16, 2022 11:39 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Advancis, David Teppe, John Marchioli.

Advancis Software & Services GmbH

Advancis Software & Services GmbH announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). WinGuard from Advancis interfaces with the OnGuard? access control system. The integration allows the LenelS2 OnGuard access control system to be managed directly from WinGuard equipped control rooms. WinGuard from Advancis is an open PSIM platform that unifies control of disparate security, building management and communication systems via one single user interface. This includes video surveillance, fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, building automation, communication systems and much more.

VIVOTEK Unveils its New VSaaS, VORTEX, at ISC WEST

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 16, 2022 11:21 am Categories: Cloud, Corporate News, Surveillance. Tags: Shengfu Cheng, Vivotek, VORTEX.

VORTEX, VIVOTEK?s new cloud-based video surveillance a service (VSaaS). By integrating deep-learning based cameras with cloud hosting services, VORTEX is able to process multiple data streams (video, audio, and analytics metadata), issue incident alerts, and perform video searches using metadata. The service is built on cloud architecture, making multi-site surveillance both simple and cost effective. VORTEX is accessible via APP or web browser, making surveillance control and management easier and smarter than ever. VORTEX will be on display at VIVOTEK?s booth (No. 22015) at ISC WEST 2022.

CVEDIA Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Thermal Edge AI Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 16, 2022 11:02 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: AI solutions, Arjan Wijnveen, CVEDIA, Hailo-8, Liran Bar.

CVEDIA’s synthetic data technology, combined with the Hailo-8™ AI processor, offers high-performance, scalable, thermal edge AI solutions

Hailo announced its partnership with CVEDIA to launch next-generation thermal edge AI solutions. The joint solutions combine CVEDIA?s computer vision expertise alongside its synthetic data technology with the Hailo-8? AI processor to offer customers high-performance, scalable thermal edge AI solutions for a wide range of market segments including industry 4.0, smart cities, security, transportation, and more. Thermal imaging sensors are critical for security, surveillance, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) applications due to their ability to operate in bad weather, low light conditions, and at nighttime, while providing fewer false positives in such challenging environments.

PureTech Announces Successful Integration with OWL GroundAware Radar

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 16, 2022 10:39 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: GA1360 2D, OWL GroundAware, PureTech.

Puretech Systems

PureTech Systems announced the successful integration of the OWL GroundAware GA1360 2D digital multibeam forming radar system with the PureActiv Rapid-Deploy Autonomous Perimeter Surveillance System (R-DAPSS). R-DAPSS is equipped with PureTech’s patented geospatial and AI boosted video analytics, PureActiv, which provides among the highest probability of detection while maintaining near-zero nuisance alarms for perimeter and wide-area protection.

Quantum Expands Video Surveillance Portfolio with Industry-First Smart Video Servers

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 15, 2022 11:30 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs, Storage, Technologies. Tags: Quantum, ReddWare, Rommel Roberts, Ross Fujii.

Quantum

Quantum Corporation announced the Unified Surveillance Platform (USP), a resilient, flexible, and secure software platform for recording and storing video surveillance data. In addition to introducing this software platform, Quantum is introducing a new line of Smart Network Video Recording Servers (NVRs). The Smart NVRs combine the Quantum Unified Surveillance Platform software with a purpose-built NVR server to create a next-generation, integrated appliance for capturing and recording surveillance video. These new offerings expand Quantum’s video surveillance portfolio which also includes hyperconverged appliances from the recently acquired Pivot3 video surveillance assets, standard NVRs, and long-term retention solutions.

Matrox Imaging division to be acquired by Zebra Technologies

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 15, 2022 11:13 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Anders Gustafsson, Lorne Trottier, Matrox, Zebra technology.

Zebra empowers organizations

Matrox announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Zebra Technologies Corporation, pursuant to which Zebra intends to acquire the Matrox Imaging division. The Matrox Video division (Matrox Graphics Inc.) is not part of the transaction and will remain under the ownership of Matrox President and Co-Founder Lorne Trottier, as it continues to pursue its successful growth path through ongoing innovation and development of its award-winning video technology products. The head offices of the Matrox Video division and the Matrox Imaging division will remain in Montreal.

Z-Wave Alliance Announces First Z-Wave Long Range Certified Device: Ecolink 700 Series Garage Door Controller

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 15, 2022 10:16 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Mike Bailey, Mitchell Klein, Universal Electronics, Z-Wave Alliance.

he Z-Wave Alliance announces that, Ecolink is the very first to complete Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) certification, with the submission of the Ecolink 700 Series Garage Door Controller. Z-Wave LR ushers in a new era of Z-Wave connectivity and brings expanded options for the smart home, multi-dwelling units and hospitality use cases. Core benefits of Z-Wave LR include increased coverage, increased scalability, optimized battery life, and of course, interoperability and backwards compatibility.

Cisco Meraki and Cogniac Partner to Automate Smart Spaces

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 15, 2022 5:30 am Categories: Cloud, Distributors / Systems Integrators, Video Analytics. Tags: analytics, Cogniac system, Meraki, MV smart cameras.

The hybrid world has changed where and how we work. Supply chain constraints require more efficiency and make reducing waste more important than ever. Increased options and competition have changed the way consumers and businesses transact. In order to stay ahead, organizations need to rapidly adapt their current environments. This means continually evaluating their workspaces to improve the employee experience, actively managing resources and processes to improve sustainability, and finding new ways to engage their customers.

Seagate and Secure Logiq Host Future of Surveillance Industry Storage Webinar

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 14, 2022 10:36 am Categories: Corporate News, Storage, Surveillance. Tags: Ben Yoxall, Jermaine Campbell, Seagate, Secure Logiq.

Secure Logiq and Seagate are bringing together their combined knowledge to host a webinar on the future of storage in the surveillance industry. The free webinar will take place at 9am UTC on March 23rd 2022. Earlier this year, the manufacturers announced a strategic relationship drawing on Seagate?s world-renowned expertise in very high-density storage applications and Secure Logiq?s cutting edge understanding of the surveillance industry.

SIA Selects two Allied Universal Leaders for 2022 Women in Security Forum Power 100

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 14, 2022 10:23 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Allied Universal, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, Steve Jones.

2022 100 Honorees

Allied Universal is proud to announce that two company leaders, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, were selected as inaugural honorees for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community.

Allegion Leaders Appointed to the NIBS To Shape Building Industry Future

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 14, 2022 9:57 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Brad Brown, Jeff Lynn, Rachel Riopel.

NIBS

Allegion announced the appointment of two Allegion colleagues to serve on the Building Information Management (BIM) Council within the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS): Shawn Foster and Brad Brown. These appointees will use their knowledge of the industry and digitalization of building projects to push forward the continuing movement within the building industry to a BIM-based workflow.

Honeywell Launches New Channel Partners Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 13, 2022 10:00 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: catalyst Partner Program, Honeywell, Jurgen van Goethem.

Catalyst Partner Program

Honeywell Building Technologies announced the launch of its new catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global program streamlines previous channel partner program experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and create greater efficiencies through a new digital platform.

Bosch Highlights Artificial Intelligence, Customized Solutions, New Software and Services at ISC West

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 12, 2022 11:41 am Categories: Corporate News, Uncategorized. Tags: Artificial intelligence, Bosch, Brian Wiser, ISC West.

Video Surveillance

At ISC West ? March 23 – 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new products, services, and software for creating customized solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of Access Management System from Bosch. An immersive solutions area will also provide interactive demonstrations of integrated systems that address challenges often faced by end users.

Commend Partner Programs Evolves with Optimized Tiers, SMA Benefits

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 11, 2022 7:30 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Commend, Mike Delaney, Norma Schiller, Tom Reilly.

Commend Partner Programs

Commend Americas announced new enhancements to its partner program and support structure designed to maximize partner success and provide predictable profitability while bringing Commend solutions to market. Aimed at deepening the company’s relationship with key partners, the program includes a three-tier system, expanded training options, and greater access to joint marketing and qualified leads. Commend’s partner program was streamlined to include a more clearly-defined tiering system organized around three levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum Partners.

Milestone Systems Introduces Management Server Failover

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 10, 2022 10:00 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: Milestone Systems, XProtect.

Operator using XProtect Management Server Failover solution

In the latest product update of Milestone System?s XProtect 2022 R1 video management software, Milestone introduces several new features and capabilities. These include the Management Server Failover solution; single sign on in XProtect; and a new selection of choices ranging from multi-live streaming, adaptive streaming, and direct-streaming. With this latest product update, Milestone Systems continues to raise the bar on higher performing video technology software and meet the market?s rising demand for comprehensive, best-in-class, turnkey video technology solutions.

Hanwha Techwin Announces Two New AI-based Dual Channel Multi-sensor Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 10, 2022 9:54 am Categories: Cameras, IP Cameras. Tags: hanwha techwin, Ramy Ayad.

Hanwha Techwin AI camera

At ISC West 2022, in booth #14079, Hanwha Techwin America will unveil two new AI-powered dual channel multi-sensor cameras featuring powerful deep-learning based object detection and classification, and license-free video and audio analytics. The PNM-C12083RVD supports 15fps image capture and true 120dB WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) without compromising the frame rate for each of its 6MP sensors. Motorized vari-focal lenses offer a focal range of 3.54?6.69mm for flexible field of view adjustment in each direction.

Secure Access Control Specialist TDSi to Join Protech USA at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 10, 2022 9:16 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: farpointe data, ISC West, John Davies, TDSi, VITAPROTECH Group.

John Davies

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi to announce its forthcoming appearance at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), which takes place at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA from 22nd-25th March 2022. TDSi will be joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group sister company, perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050 at the event to showcase its latest products, including the powerful, secure, and highly flexible GARDiS integrated access control software and hardware ecosystem, along with OSDP and SSCP Readers with TDSi partners Farpointe Data and STid.

Genetec Unveils Streamvault Edge to Simplify Migration of Existing Security Equipment to a Hybrid-cloud Architecture

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 10, 2022 8:37 am Categories: Cloud, Technologies. Tags: Christian Morin, genetec, ISC West, Streamvault Edge.

Streamvault Edge

Genetec will unveil Streamvault Edge? at ISC West (Genetec booth #13062). The Edge is an innovative new line of connected appliances that enables the easy transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure and marks the beginning of a new edge platform strategy for Genetec. Ideally suited for multi-site operations such as banking, retail, or businesses with remote or unmanned sites, Streamvault Edge enables organizations to modernize their security infrastructure while leveraging existing legacy sensor infrastructure. The Edge enables the gradual migration of security systems to a hybrid architecture without disrupting operations.

How IP Cameras are Used for License Plate Recognition

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 9, 2022 10:46 am Categories: IP Cameras, Mobile / In-Vehicle. Tags: Antaira Technologies, ip cameras, License plate.

License Plate Recognition

License plate recognition (LPR) makes it possible to detect, read, and store the image of a vehicle?s license plate. Such technology has numerous applications?it can facilitate traffic control and electronic toll collections, improve security in private sector industries such as hospitals or museums, and serve as a crime deterrent. To accomplish these many useful tasks, LPR relies heavily on the use of highly innovative and advanced cameras.

Cognyte Announces Symphia Portfolio to Support Intelligent Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 9, 2022 10:25 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alan Stoddard, Cognyte, ISC West 2022, SIS.

Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions (SIS) has unveiled its Symphia solutions portfolio, designed to connect and synchronize mission-critical systems to gain contextualized, visual insights to threats and risks. Developed to empower security practitioners with informed decision-making and optimal response, Symphia is an intelligence-driven portfolio of security solutions that work in concert to deliver actionable insights for deeper situational awareness and command and control.