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In-Store Video Analytics Deliver Brand Showrooms That Mean Business According To Prism Skylabs

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:01 am Categories: Business Intelligence, Retail, Video Analytics. Tags: brand, measurements, Prism Skylabs, retail, showrooms, video analytics.

Physical retail spaces are a vital link in modern, omni-channel retailing but how can you maximise their returns? Kimberly Goldsworth, VP marketing, Prism Skylabs, helps answer this burning question. There?s no question that more commerce is moving online. Amazon?s acquisition of Whole Foods is just one piece of recent evidence pointing to this trend. The flipside, however, is that the acquisition supports Amazon?s strategy to open more physical showrooms where shoppers can smell, taste, and handle products. As part of this, Amazon recently opened seven bookstores (with several more planned) in the US to cater to the resurgence in demand for physical books and allow people to test-drive gadgets like the Echo and the Fire TV Stick.

VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder Offers Versatile Camera Management For Small To Medium Businesses

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:41 am Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: American Dynamics, low-cost installation, network video recorder, NVR, storage, VideoEdge.

Johnson Controls introduces the VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder from American Dynamics, the ideal camera management solution when simple, low-cost installations and scalable video storage capacity is a priority. The VideoEdge 1U NVR?s 16 embedded software configurable Power over Ethernet ports make it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking a quick-to-install, cost-effective video recording option. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Network Video Recorder ensures fast, low-cost installation.

Columbus State Awarded $174,000 From NSA To Develop Cybersecurity Tool

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:34 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Columbus State, Cybersecurity, development, NSA, tool.

Further cementing its ambitions as a national powerhouse in cybersecurity education, Columbus State University announced Tuesday that it received a $174,000 grant from the National Security Agency to develop a new tool for rapid cybersecurity training and curriculum development. The tool will be internet-based, allowing it to be accessed anywhere in the world. Wang expects it will eventually be used by global Department of Defense installations and other private and public organizations.

Truck Fleet Exoneration: Using Video To Determine Accident Liability

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:51 am Categories: Legal, Surveillance, Technologies, Transportation. Tags: legal, Liability, Safety, truck, vehicles, video.

Inattention, excessive speed, failure to yield, and unsafe lane changes are among the top causes of truck collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For fleet managers, preventing collisions caused by their own drivers can be quite challenging because risk factors must be measured before an accident occurs. But what happens when a crash isn?t the truck driver?s fault? In fact, a Fleet Owner whitepaper on video-based safety, sponsored by SmartDrive, found that even though truckers are blamed for most of the crashes that occur in the U.S., 80% of those crashes are actually the fault of car drivers.

Retailers Need To Utilize Full Capabilities Of Video Software To Combat Global Retail Slowdown

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:33 am Categories: Retail, VMS Software. Tags: business cost, drive growth, optimize business processes, retail, tool, video surveillance.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), unveiled the findings of Video Surveillance Solutions in Singapore, a research study commissioned by Milestone Systems. The study revealed that while satisfaction with video surveillance continues to remain high, few firms are fully taking advantage of intelligent video solutions, beyond basic functions such as surveillance today. 92 percent of surveyed retail businesses are satisfied with their current video surveillance solutions, but what could they really gain from a deeper implementation of video surveillance technologies.

FLIR Systems Introduces Versatile Fixed Bullet Perimeter Protection Thermal Security Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 1:51 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Bullet, Digital Detail Enhancement, FB-Series O, flir, Perimeter, Thermal Camera.

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) introduced the FLIR FB-Series O fixed bullet thermal security camera designed for short to mid-range perimeter protection. The FLIR FB-Series O offers plug-and-play integration with FLIR United VMS and certified by other major third-party video management solutions, making it a versatile solution for new or existing security systems.

Discerning The Value Of Robotics In The Security Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 2, 2017 3:15 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Surveillance, Technologies.

The use of robotics to streamline operations in various sectors of the market is not a new concept. In fact, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of robotics capabilities are being introduced in everything from transportation services to farming. I recently traveled through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and noticed that McDonald’s has self-serve menus for ordering and payment, resulting in advanced automation that focuses on streamlining the management and customer service that humans offer to customers.

ZKAccess Introduces Industry’s First Multi-Biometric Access Control Device With SilkID Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 8:22 am Categories: Access Control, Biometric RFID, Biometrics, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, Multi-Biometric, ProBio-ID, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric, RFID, and access control solutions, is pleased to bring to market the security industry’s first Multi-Biometric access control device with SilkID technology – the ProBio-ID. It offers the highest level of both security and convenience, all in a single, easily-installed stand-alone device.

Knightscope Delivers Incident Report On DC ‘Drowning’

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 7:34 am Categories: CaughtOnCamera, Technologies. Tags: drown, fall, fountain, incident report, K5, Knightscope, mishap, Washington Harbour.

Knightscope, Inc., developer of advanced autonomous physical security technologies focused on significantly enhancing US security operations, announced the results of its investigation regarding K5 MIN42 (aka ?STEVE?) incident on July 17, 2017 at a Washington, DC, office building.

Arrest Fraud: Prevent Workplace Theft With A Comprehensive Background Investigation Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:23 am Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security, Surveillance.

Organizations lose as much as 5% of their revenue each year to fraud. For a small to mid-size business earning $50 million annually, that?s a staggering $2.5 million – an amount no business can afford to forgo. A first step in preventing organizational fraud is screening employees and business partners. Whether you?re hiring a new employee, reviewing an employee for promotion to a greater position of trust or screening a potential new vendor or customer, the ability to conduct effective background research can reduce the risk of insider threats, fraud and improve productivity.

ASIS Awards $22,000 Grant To Help Secure Dallas’ CityLab High School

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:13 am Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News. Tags: ASIS, dallas, grant, school, School Security Grant Competition.

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced that the CityLab High School in Dallas, TX is the winner of its School Security Grant Competition. CityLab High School is receiving a $22,000 grant to pay for upgrades to the school?s camera system, access control system, and classroom intercoms. In addition to the grant, Axis Communications is making an in-kind donation of fixed-dome cameras, access control, and other accessories in order to support the campus-wide upgrade.

“Alexa, Show Me The Front Door” – Netgear Arlo Cameras Now Support Amazon Alexa

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 6:52 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Network, Technologies. Tags: alexa, amazon, arlo, network, physical security, Voice Commands.

NETGEAR⪚, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today?s smart home, is introducing voice commands for its market-leading Arlo&egg; Family of Smart Security Cameras through the Amazon® Alexa™ voice service. The Amazon Alexa voice service has become a popular command center for today?s smart home. And now, using the Arlo Skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to view the live feed or recorded video from an Arlo camera on the screen of the new Amazon Echo Show™.

How Investors Will Profit From Ubiquitous Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:57 pm Categories: Market Research, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: future, investments, Robotics, services, Surveillance, VSaaS.

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Don?t look now, but video surveillance is hot. It was inevitable. The willing surrender of privacy and the fear of bad actors make a potent combination. Earlier this month, police in Dubai enlisted a new recruit. By the end of the year, a diminutive self-driving car will begin patrolling city streets. The robotic rig will feature cutting-edge video gear, networked facial-recognition software and an aerial drone, in case undesirables go off-road. Boosted by emerging technologies, video surveillance has become a service. And it is about to explode.

USA IP-Camera Market Insights Shared In Detailed Report

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:47 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Market Research. Tags: forecast, IP-camera, market research, United States.

United States IP-Cameras Market Research Report from 2017 to 2022: An extensive analysis of the global industry is provided for the forecast period, 2017?2022. Learn details of the Trends, Share Size, and Forecast. The report provides an extensive analysis of sales, revenue, growth rate, and key market players for the historic period, 2011?2016 and the forecast period, 2017?2022. Moreover, marketing channels, major distributors, and supply channels are discussed in the study.

Barrie Ont City Staff Looking At Potential Bylaw To Regulate Surveillance Systems And Drones

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:33 pm Categories: Legal, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: City council, legal, regulations, surveillance drones.

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The city of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, will take a closer look at regulating technology that’s eyeballing Barrie. Council has asked staff to investigate a potential bylaw to regulate home security video surveillance systems, domestic closed-circuit television surveillance, and drones with cameras. Other city councillors have the same issues but are also concerned about regulation.

BrainChip Adds Thomas Stengel As VP Of Americas Business Development

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 1:54 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: AI, Artificial intelligence, BrainChip, Thomas Stengel, Video Analytic, VP Biz Dev.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd., (ASX:BRN), a leading developer of software and hardware accelerated solutions for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications, announced that Thomas (?Tom?) Stengel has joined the Company as Vice President of Americas Business Development. Tom is responsible for driving sales of BrainChip?s spiking neural network AI technology into OEM partners and End-Users in the video surveillance, server, and storage markets in the Americas.

Guide To Enhanced Ethernet Technology (ePoE)

The current strongly developing surveillance industry has given rise to a significant number of solutions and technologies which can be divided into two main areas: analog technology and network surveillance technology. Analog surveillance systems adopt a point-to-point connection to transmit data directly from one device to another ? namely, an analog camera connected by coaxial cable to the port of a DVR allows the camera feed to be viewed, thus achieving its surveillance functionality. If the camera feed is to be viewed remotely, a remote network connection must be established through the DVR. A network video monitoring system adopts modern Ethernet technology and uses a LAN connection between camera devices and an NVR. All front-end network cameras and back-end network storage devices are connected to the same Ethernet network, which is then used for communication between the devices. Any node on the network may access any device on the network as long as it obtains authorization from the accessed device.

Gulf Coast Countries Video Surveillance Storage Market Forecast 2017-2023

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 1:03 pm Categories: Market Research, Storage. Tags: Gulf Coast Countries, market forecast, research, video storage, Video Surveillance Storage Market.

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According to research, GCC Video Surveillance Storage market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during 2017-2023. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have experienced a setback in video surveillance storage market in the last two years due to decline in oil prices. However, the market is expected to recover from 2017 onwards. Expansion and construction of new hotels, shopping malls and public infrastructures across GCC countries would spur the video surveillance storage market in GCC countries.

ClearSky And Trend Micro Track Politically Motivated Global Cyber Attacks

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 12:41 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Analysis, ClearSky, CopyKittens, Cybersecurity, Trend Micro, Turkish diplomatic institution.

A new report on the group known as “CopyKittens” details its increased activity in support of its political ambitions. The report is co-authored by ClearSky, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company, and Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions.