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Quantum Corporation, a globally renowned provider of solutions for video and unstructured data, announced a partnership with Tiger Surveillance, a pioneering provider of video surveillance data management and protection solutions, to deliver end-to-end solutions for long-term retention and archiving of video surveillance data.  Quantum's Smart NVR, VS-HCI, and USP solutions that capture and store video surveillance data are now certified with Surveillance Bridge software by Tiger Surveilla...

Security systems represent a significant investment, yet many organisations still only use a small percentage of their physical security systems’ capabilities. That’s before we even begin to consider the different ways that the likes of video, access control and ANPR can add additional value beyond security by serving the needs of other business functions. Whether that be to obtain additional insight, streamline compliance or drive operational efficiencies.  Consumption...

Historically, the emphasis of security systems has been on reactivity, whether it’s providing video evidence of an incident or data to support a resulting investigation. Reactivity is core to impactful security, but increasingly, systems are also seeking to be more proactive. A proactive system seeks to prevent events from happening in the first place, thus mitigating the harm to an organisation, and making the need for a reactive response moot. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roun...

At GSX 2023 in booth #3315, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase innovative technology that simplifies the path to unification. As organisations continue to seek systems that streamline their security and operations, Genetec will highlight unified solutions that are easy to deploy, use, and maintain. Unified solutions Genetec Web App: GSX attendees can discover the recently-announced Genete...

Active Intelligence, a pioneer of AI-powered anomaly detection software for physical security is excited to announce that its groundbreaking ASTRA™ Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution is available for sale. The decision to initiate the official availability of ASTRA comes after a series of user trials and evaluations in mission-critical applications across multiple vertical markets. Autonomous anomaly detection “We performed extensive field tests with ASTRA and listened ve...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2023 schedule, speaker lineup and programme for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2023, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities to engage w...

The role of the integrator/installer in the physical security marketplace is shifting as technologies evolve and applications expand. Integrators are being faced with a need to augment their expertise both in a wider range of systems and deeper into the specifics of each increasingly complex technology. At the end of the day, it falls to the integrator/installer to ensure a system performs as promised, however much a consultant or even a manufacturer might be involved in the process. We asked th...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced its AI Smart Box, designed to turn non-AI network cameras into smart devices. The AI Smart Box is a combination of the known i-PRO mini paired with a new i-PRO in-house application. This powerful, yet compact combination can provide deep-learning analytics by extracting comprehensive object metadata from the real-time stream of a traditional camera. i-PRO’s open strategy Available...

As technology advances, so do the security risks that come with it. It’s no surprise that security is a top priority in the current world, and the growing number of security systems and devices has made it increasingly challenging to monitor and manage effectively.  But what if there was a solution that offered simplicity in system management? That’s where Harmonize Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) comes in. Harmonize RMM Harmonize RMM is a software solution that si...

Sharing data between security and building management devices can provide a route to maximise building usage and minimise costs. In today's Internet of Things (IoT) environment, tying together a variety of systems is easier than ever. For an update, we asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the benefits of integrating security technology with building management systems (BMS)?

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Toronto’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has updated its overall security stance with Genetec™ Security Center and Genetec Clearance™.  WEG selected the open, unified Genetec platform with an eye toward future growth. Streamlining security operations Founded in 1881 as the Ontario Jockey Club, WEG owns and operates Woodbine Racetrac...

As the first line of defence against unauthorised access to business premises, perimeter security can alert an enterprise of potential security threats while delaying or preventing any loss or damage due to criminal acts. Combining hardware and software, perimeter security addresses the outermost ring of a facility’s concentric circles of protection. Obviously, any threat addressed at the outermost edge of defence does not become a more immediate and urgent threat closer to a facility. We...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia™ Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phones. Sipelia...

According to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform all sectors of society, including national security. The physical security marketplace is certainly feeling the impact of the new technology, which has quickly gained prominence as one of the industry’s most popular buzzwords. To assess the more practical aspects of the situation, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is artificial intelligence (...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new Genetec DMS plug-in that provides flexibility and extended user control, as well as a significant reduction in security network support costs. The plug-in is fully integrated with the Genetec Security Centre Omnicast VMS interface. An IP-based VMS, Genetec Omnicast offers a clear picture of events, affording quick response and informed decision-making. It's...

Risk is a core concept in the practice of physical security. However, the risk is not always assessed effectively. Ideally, an organisation's appetite for risk guides its security strategy and action planning to the minutest detail, including buying decisions for security equipment and systems. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How does the concept of risk influence buying decisions in the security market?  

A sad irony in the physical security industry has been the lax attention paid historically to the cybersecurity elements of our industry’s systems. However, the picture has improved starkly in recent years as manufacturers have stepped up to meet the cybersecurity challenges and awareness of the issue has become much higher. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What's new in cybersecurity for physical security systems?

Jean-Philippe Deby, Director of Global Accounts at Genetec comments: “Coming from the public safety software industry, we’d often see companies treating privacy and security as a binary choice. I’m delighted to say the EU GDPR helped change that mindset, acting as a major catalyst for change in Europe and beyond. Part of its legacy is that we now have explicit legislation for data and privacy protection in 137 countries around the world. It’s now much more accepted that p...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, introduces the Genetec Grants Support Team (GGST) to assist US public sector agencies research, select, and apply for grant funding for their technology projects. Grants often provide key funding for organisations to introduce solutions that help them better serve their communities. However, public sector teams may not have the time and resources available to resea...

Protecting video involves many of the same strategies and protocols as those used to protect any other type of data. In the world of IP cameras and systems, video can be transmitted anywhere in the world to anyone who needs to see it. But what about access by outsiders who are not authorised to view the video? Or what if heaven forbid, the video is accessed by an unauthorised user who later posts it to YouTube? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What safeguards are in place...

PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry rep...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces its technology integration with Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. Together, Alcatraz AI and Genetec deliver access control solutions that increase the security of protected facilities and provide business insights while simultaneously making the experience frictionless and touchless for end users. Autonomous access control Genetec develop...

For its new headquarters in a Paris suburb, media giant Canal+ specified a connected smart building to enable efficient, flexible working. Choosing the right connectable access technologies can be a time-consuming task, all too often requiring compromises in the name of compatibility. Connectable access control solutions “Fast-growing demand for integrated building systems makes it critical for hardware suppliers to offer a range of compatible access solutions,” says Thomas Schulz...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, announced the integration of viisights Wise™ with Genetec™ Security Center, enabling customers to benefit by adding behavioural recognition video analytics to their existing or new systems. viisights unique behavioural recognition video analytics leverage investments in video systems by autonomously detecting and issuing real-time alerts on unsafe conditions and security incidents so they can be addressed before...

Big Data is a persistent buzzword in the broader technology realm and in the physical security market. More every year, it seems we see a greater impact of the compilation of numerous data sources (Big Data) on our market. Smart leaders in the industry are looking at the vast opportunities that exist to leverage Big Data into greater intelligence and situational awareness. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the intersection of the security market and "big data?"

When talking about baseball in the United States, it’s hard not to think of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs are one of the most recognised teams in professional sports. Every season, millions of loyal fans flock to home games at iconic Wrigley Field. Built-in 1914, it’s the second oldest ballpark in the majors. Living up to its nickname, ‘The Friendly Confines,’ it warmly welcomes all to experience an al...

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, experienced high levels of interest and excitement over the company’s ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software at ISC West 2023. Anomaly detection solution After previewing the new video analytics solution in Q4 2022 at ISC East, ASTRA’s hard launch at ISC West reaffirmed Active Intelligence’s anticipated widespread acceptance of a new anomaly dete...

Faces captured by video cameras could be perceived as an invasion of privacy, as could images captured through residential windows or that involve private or proprietary information. Fortunately, modern video systems incorporate technological features that help avoid an inadvertent invasion of privacy, while preserving any data that may be needed by authorized persons. For the latest commentary, we turn to our Expert Panel Roundtable with this week’s question: What new features of video sy...

Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), commonly known as Floripa Airport, is the main airport serving the second largest city in Santa Caterina in the South of Brazil. The airport welcomes about 3.5 million passengers annually and is operated by Zurich Airport Brasil, a company of the Zurich Airport Group. While the group ensures the airport is secure, and passengers are safe, they also focus efforts on providing a top-notch leisure and shopping experience. T...

Well attended and generating levels of excitement not seen since before the pandemic, ISC West may provide just the shot of adrenaline we need to drive industry success through the uncertain economic times ahead. Buzzwords like artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud were still prevalent at the conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, but the hype of yesteryear seemed more subdued. Rather than breakthroughs to be celebrated, AI and cloud were discussed more as ways systems can realise even g...