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VIVOTEK Joins HEVC Advance To Expand HEVC/H.265 Video Compression Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 8:40 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: compression, H.265, HEVC, HEVC Advance, technology, Vivotek.

HEVC Advance and VIVOTEK Inc. announced that VIVOTEK has become a Licensee of the HEVC Advance HEVC/H.265 Licensing Program. As a Licensee, VIVOTEK gains access to a large portfolio of valuable patents essential to implementing the HEVC/H.265 video compression standard. HEVC/H.265 offers the next generation video compression that delivers twice the efficiency of H.264. VIVOTEK, a leading IP surveillance solution provider, is among those companies leading the effort to bring HEVC/H.265 video compression technology to the IP surveillance marketplace through its comprehensive H.265 solutions and strategic alliances.

How To Minimize EMI Impact On Mission Critical Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 8:31 pm Categories: Network. Tags: electromagnetic compability, EMC, infrastructure, mission critical, networking equipment, video surveillance.

Electromagnetic interference can degrade the total performance of a video surveillance system. Therefore, the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) of the electronic equipment should not be overlooked when a video surveillance system is applied to environments with high-voltages present, such as power plants, factories, transportation, and infrastructure. The EMC (electromagnetic compability) of the electronic equipment should not be overlooked when a video surveillance system is applied to high-voltage environments.

Dunbar Releases First Open Source Active Response Platform For Cybersecurity

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 8:16 pm Categories: Cyber Security, Integrated Systems. Tags: Active Response, cyber-attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyphon, Dunbar.

To address the security risks caused by alert fatigue, and to extend enterprise-grade incident management capabilities to businesses of all sizes, Dunbar Security Solutions launched Cyphon, the industry?s first open source active response platform for collecting data, identifying cyber-attacks and tracking all subsequent work performed.

Hidden Challenge Behind Body Cams: Storage

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 7:56 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Storage. Tags: body worn cameras, body-worn, retention, software-defined storage solution, storage, SUSE.

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Police departments across the country are increasingly deploying body-worn cameras to better protect and serve their communities. Nearly every large police department in a nationwide survey said they plan to move forward with BWCs, with 95 percent having either implemented a body camera system or committed to doing so. However, medium-sized police departments (those with about 50 – 250 officers) appear to be facing the biggest challenges with when rolling out BWCs to their forces. The major issue is cost – not just for the actual cameras, but for handling the data the cameras produce. The demands for video storage are unprecedented for many police departments, which don’t have enough space on servers or hard drives to store the additional data.

Amazing New Video From Videotec

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 7:46 pm Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: anti-corrosion housing, external, fast PTZ, marine, MPXHD, outdoor, Videotec.

This is the message of the stunning new video produced by Videotec. The Italian manufacturer is sending a strong message to all players across the Industrial, Oil and Gas, and Marine markets: thanks to the most complete range of products in the world, Videotec is able to cover any kind of video surveillance requirement in every challenging and hazardous environment imaginable.

Bosch Remote Portal Updated For Dealers And Installers

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 7:14 pm Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators, IP Cameras. Tags: Bosch, dealer, installer, IP-cameras, Remote Portal, service, support.

If maintenance and services are a core part of your business, then now is the time to capitalize on remote services. They are proving an increasingly essential resource for new business and an excellent tool to improve efficiency. The Bosch Remote Portal provides a gateway to offer remote services and create new service offerings. The Remote Portal makes remote connection to customer devices quick and easy. Installers can monitor supported devices and perform maintenance and configuration tasks remotely, thus greatly reducing travel to customer facilities, saving time and money.

SIA Establishes Public Safety Working Group

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 6:17 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Public Safety Working Group, security industry association, SIA, smart cities.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its establishment of the SIA Public Safety Working Group, chaired by Steve Surfaro, Industry Liaison, Axis Communications. SIA stands up the SIA Public Safety Working Group to develop recommendations to improve the safety, security, and sustainability of cities and communities using technology, said SIA CEO Don Erickson.

Matt Klock Now Vice President Of Sales At Robotic Assistance Devices

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 6:08 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: automated devices, Management, Matt Klock, RAD, Robotic Assistance Devices, robots, security.

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced it has named Matt Klock as Vice President of Sales for its U.S.-based operations. Klock is responsible for the development and execution of RAD?s business development strategies and will provide skilled sales leadership for RAD’s solutions and growing sales team.

Accelerating The Community Theme For Milestone Community Days EMEA

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 5:56 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: community, Community Days, EMEA, milestone, MIPS, strategy.

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Milestone Systems, the open platform company in video management software (VMS), hosted the Milestone Community Days EMEA (MIPS) recently in Dubai, UAE. The hundreds of delegates can experience the solution power of the Milestone Community at the partner showcase with more than 30 exhibiting partners. A central part of MIPS is the networking events that not only give customers the ability to connect with the Milestone partners, but also facilitate partner-to-partner networking. This is one of the key components in the Milestone community strategy.

PA Senate OKs Bill For More Police Body Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 5:30 pm Categories: Legislation, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: body camera, body worn cameras, Legislation, Pennsylvania, police, video surveillance.

Body-Worn Cameras Herald New Era of Surveillance – and Police Accountability

Legislation approved by the Pennsylvania state Senate on Wednesday seeks to clear legal hurdles for police departments to expand their officers? use of body cameras, and it gives departments the discretion to refuse public requests for copies of audio or video recordings by officers. The bill, which passed 47-1 after brief comments on the Senate floor, would add Pennsylvania to a growing list of states that are setting statewide policy over the collection of audio and video by officers, including from dashboard and body cameras.

Ransomware Cyber-Attack A Wake-Up Call, Microsoft Warns

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 5:22 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, ransomware, wannacry, Windows XP.

Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns

Cyber-attacks that have hit 150 countries since Friday should be treated by governments around the world as a “wake-up call,” Microsoft says. The computing giant said software vulnerabilities hoarded by governments have caused “widespread damage.” The latest virus exploits a flaw in Microsoft Windows first identified by US intelligence. There are fears of further “ransomware” […]

Computer Security Experts Fear Second Wave Of ?Biggest Ransomware Attack Ever?

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 5:16 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, global attack, hack, ransomware, wannacry.

The malicious ?ransomware? attacks that seized computers worldwide Friday and held those systems hostage are likely to worsen this week as millions of people return to work – forcing them to discover the hard way whether they have been affected, security analysts said. With much of the world still reeling from the digital breach that prevented people from receiving hospital care, a second wave of what European officials have called ?the biggest ransomware attack ever? could be devastating.

New Ideas, Big Ideas, Smart Ideas Emerge At Smart Cities Week Silicon Valley

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 5:02 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Critical Infrastructure, Smart Devices, Technologies. Tags: smart cities, Smart Cities Council, Smart Cities Readiness Guide.

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Smart Cities Council gathered inventors and technologists and pioneers and civic leaders in the innovation capital of the world last week for a preview of what’s ahead for the cities of tomorrow and the technologies that will shape them. Conference participants had a deep-dive into some of the new technologies that will drive smarter cities, including what breakthroughs in artificial intelligence will mean for cities, how leaders can prepare for the arrival of self-driving cars, new technologies that are helping tackle homelessness and the latest advances in 3D urban modeling, among many others.

Surge Protection Goes A Long Way In Loss Prevention

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 4:50 pm Categories: Technologies. Tags: ditek, Prevention, Surge Protection, Surge Protection Device.

We have all heard the phrase ?an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.? Security and fire prevention professionals across the country can attest to this as they routinely see losses in the tens of thousands of dollars that could have been prevented with the installation of a surge protection device. Fire alarm and other life safety and security system failures often are the result of power surges caused by events such as lightning strikes on unprotected systems. Schools, businesses, hotels and many other businesses are subject to a large number of lightning strikes and —without proper protection— these strikes can wreak havoc with daily operations and budgets.

More Harford MD School Buses To Get Video Surveillance Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 4:04 pm Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News, Education, Mobile / In-Vehicle, Transportation. Tags: angel trax, Harford MD, mobile surveillance, School Buses, video surveillance.

Harford County (Maryland) Public Schools will more than double the number of mobile video surveillance systems inside its buses, after the Board of Education approved a $179,640 contract recently to purchase systems for 103 buses. The surveillance systems have already been installed on 95 buses, including those operated by the school system and those operated by independent contractors, Charles Taibi, director of transportation, told board members.

Global Video Surveillance Market: Industry 2017-2021: Development of Smart Cities Supports Growth Of Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 3:50 pm Categories: Corporate News, Market Research. Tags: Analysis, Global Video Surveillance Market, growth, research, smart cities.

Video surveillance, AKA closed-circuit television (CCTV), is not openly transmitted, though it may employ point to point (P2P), point to multipoint (P2MP), or mesh wired or wireless links. Though almost all video cameras fit this definition, the term is most often applied to those used for surveillance in areas that may need monitoring such as bars, banks, casinos, schools, hotels, airports, hospitals, restaurants, military installations, and other areas where security is needed.

ISONAS To Certify Thousands Of Access Control Technicians On Pure IP Technology In 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2017 3:43 pm Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Access Control, certification, Education, ISONAS, pure IP, technicians.

ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, today announced that they will be increasing the number of onsite certified partner trainings. The incredible adoption of their new product line is driving the need for more onsite training to continue educating partners and integrators on its new RC-04 hardware family and Pure Access software platform. In 2015, ISONAS launched a certified partner program which involved an online training program and many other benefits. The program took off with a strong adoption from the field and from there the ISONAS onsite certification program was born.

Apollo Video Technology To Be Acquired By Luminator Technology Group

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2017 7:47 am Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: Apollo Video Technology, Luminator Technology Group, Transit, Transportation, vms.

Apollo Video Technology Continues Strong Supplier Delivery Performance, Industry Momentum

Luminator Technology Group (LTG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Apollo Video Technology (Apollo Video). Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, Apollo Video was recently named the No. 1 supplier of transit bus mobile video surveillance equipment in the Americas.

Genetec Announces Latest Version of AutoVu Free-Flow: Off-Street Parking Enforcement Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2017 7:41 am Categories: New Products, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: AutoVu, genetec, Parking, video analytics.

Genetec, a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions will showcase the latest version of AutoVu™ Free-Flow off-street parking management solution at this year?s IPI Conference and Expo in New Orleans, at booth # 1115. Designed to help increase parking enforcement efficiency by providing a real-time inventory of vehicles parked illegally in monitored parking lots, Free-Flow will now be offered within Genetec Security Center, the company?s unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR).

Future And Current Applications Of Artificial Intelligence Outlined In New Book

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 9, 2017 7:05 pm Categories: Corporate News, Technologies. Tags: book, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Assistance Devices, Steve Reinharz.

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced the release of the third edition of An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence by Steve Reinharz, CEO, RAD. The book explores the many benefits and uses of artificial intelligence, and provides readers in-depth insight into this quickly developing and expanding technology segment.