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If the COVID-19 pandemic has shown anything positive, it’s that healthcare workers are true heroes. They work tirelessly to keep all healthy and safe. But they can only be effective at what they do when they feel safe and secure in their workplace. That means hospitals must think beyond just putting cameras in the parking garage to secure their facilities. Hospitals can use security cameras and video management software (VMS) as an impactful combination in a network of robust proces...

Hospitals never stop focusing their time, energy, and money on healing people and saving lives. The staff must mitigate problems – whether dealing with security risks, theft, accidents, lawsuits, staffing issues, compliance violations, or budget constraints. From legal and security to facilities and pharmaceuticals, each department plays a vital role in achieving the hospital’s goals. So how can hospitals get there? By focusing their efforts in three critical ways: Maximise...

Milestone Systems is offering a new grant programme to help education, healthcare, and non-profit organisations in the United States secure grants for purchasing security software and systems that they likely otherwise would not be able to afford. In addition, the programme supports end customers throughout the entire grant process from application to funding to management assisting with a potentially overwhelming experience. Availability, eligibility, and funding Note that availability, el...

Starting in 2020, COVID-19 put hospitals around the world to the test. This unprecedented challenge exposed inefficiencies, antiquated systems, and ineffective practices. However, hospitals adapting to the speed, capacity, and urgency of care will ultimately perform better and save more lives. XProtect® open platform VMS From a dwindling number of ICU beds to staffing shortages to a growing number of infected personnel, hospitals had to treat a skyrocketing number of patients, while...

Whether it’s a chaotic or an average day, first shift or third, hospitals are committed to keeping people safe 365 days a year. But their commitment goes beyond just treating patients. Hospitals need to keep their staff, patients, and visitors safe. XProtect® When hospitals protect people, they also protect themselves from legal and compliance issues that could arise from accidents, illness, or criminal activity in or around their facilities. Along with a detailed security plan, Mi...

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...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video technologies, announces its partnership with FedCloudIA, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in government security solutions. The company's signature software, Milestone XProtect, is now available as part of the FedCloudIA cloud service offering, a FedRAMP Ready video management solution. By participating in this FedRAMP Ready environment, Milestone XProtect becomes a trusted cloud service technology for the U.S. government. This...

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...

Open platform video technology software is more than just a product; it's a tool that helps customers achieve their desired business outcomes. Safety, round-the-clock security, and increased operational efficiencies are now the norm due to video technology. Responsible Technology Despite humanity’s impressive technological advances, we also recognise the immense responsibility that comes with technological innovation. It's not enough to focus solely on the positive impact video technol...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open-platform video management software, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Morten Illum as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Morten Illum brings extensive experience and a strong track record in channel sales across regions. His leadership in driving transformation, coupled with his deep knowledge of the tech industry makes him an invaluable addition to the Milestone Systems team. Morten has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive revenue...

Milestone Systems announces its latest product update, XProtect 2023 R2, a software upgrade designed to meet the evolving demands of video management software (VMS) users. Following the successful 2023 R1 update earlier this year, the R2 release brings significant advancements, featuring adaptive playback, video restrictions, the introduction of adaptive view for exports, a new rapid REVIEW enhanced installer, and improvements in XProtect Management Server Failover capabilities. New functi...

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 (...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with five technology partners to showcase the latest in their integrated security capabilities at the Integrate 360° Roadshow in Cape Town. Integrate 360° Roadshow Held at the 360° Bloemendal Wine Estate on Thursday, 1st of June 2023, attendees to the Integrate 360° Roadshow experienced a variety of sessions where each technology partner had the opportunity to give the audience a quick presentation and a...

As hospitals grapple with staff shortages, video software company - Milestone Systems has launched a new remote patient monitoring technology that aims to assist healthcare workers and improve overall patient care. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 15 million healthcare professionals around the world. Milestone’s data-driven video technology can help hospitals respond to this crisis while continuing to provide high-quality care. XProtect Hospital Assist XProtect...

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...

The PSA Network (PSA), the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC), which is taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA, from May 1-4, 2023. “This year’s PSA TEC has a remarkable lineup of sponsors that enable us to exceed our members' expectations,” said Matt Barnette, President and CEO of the PSA Network, adding “TEC has established a reputation for high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive enga...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Jack Foss in the role of Account Manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security. Jack Foss joins Mayflex from Eagle Eye Networks where he was the Southern Area Sales Manager, prior to that he worked in various sales and business development roles in technology companies.  Cloud-based technology Adam Herring, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Jack to th...

Video software firm - Milestone Systems delivered double-digit growth in 2022, according to the Danish company’s newly released Annual Report. The Copenhagen-headquartered technology company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (DKK), a 30% increase compared to 2021. Milestone reported a pre-tax profit of 11 million DKK in 2022. The company aims to more than double its 2021 revenue by 2026 as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Ambitious growth stra...

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the PSA Partner Programme (P3) members for 2023. The 2023 P3 provides technology partners with additional opportunities to connect with PSA members and owners. P3 technology partners are required to meet specific criteria that align with PSA's strategic goals and offer the most advantages to PSA members and owners. These strategic partnerships empower PSA integrators to enhance their servi...

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, features the company’s flagship Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution, ASTRA™, here at ISC West 2023 in booth 30057.  Intelligent analytics With the unique ability to detect anomalous activity in virtually any video feed, ASTRA effectively redefines how security professionals can implement intelligent analytics for a virtually unlimited number of s...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is showcasing its latest advancements in proactive intelligence here at ISC West 2023 in booth 9123, and in the Milestone booth 18053. Innovative video technology  viisights’ innovative video understanding technology utilises deep neural networks to detect and analyse the behaviours of individuals, other diverse objects, and their relevant contexts in real-time utilising existing video infrastructure. Th...

VIVOTEK, the globally renowned IP surveillance solution provider, proactively expands its AI security business and announced that the company has completed the integration of AI and its new products, allowing VIVOTEK to build users more comprehensive AI security solutions. With rich industry experience and capabilities accumulated over 23 years, VIVOTEK has gradually showcased its achievements in the global market and continued to introduce edge computing to front-end cameras and back-end syste...

More and more people are moving into cities. According to the United Nations, the worldwide urban population has increased 59% in 2020. With more and more people gathering in cities, increasing security is of paramount importance. Therefore, city surveillance for public safety is a continuously growing challenge in modern society. VIVOTEK city surveillance solutions not only help to deter crimes, accidents, and vandalism. They also improve traffic management efficiency while still capturing for...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video management, announces that immediately effective, Rahul Yadav joins the Company from TV 2, the Danish commercial public service broadcaster.  At TV 2, Yadav served as their Chief Technology and Digital Officer. Yadav has extensive experience in managing multi-site, global organizations and leading the transformation of digital platforms such as TV 2’s PLAY streaming service. Artificial intelligence “I strongly believe that...

Irisity continues to strengthen its management through the recruitment of Keven Marier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Irisity AB has announced that after an extensive search for the right candidate, its Board of Directors has appointed Keven Marier as Chief Executive Officer. Starting date will be as soon as possible, in dialogue between Irisity and his current employer. Security industry experience "Keven brings 20 years of extensive international security industry experience, ins...

February 2023, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Adam Herring in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Adam has extensive experience in the security industry having previously worked for Eagle Eye Networks since 2021 prior to that he worked for Hanwha Techwin Europe for over 6 years in various strategic sales and business development roles. Cloud experience  Ross McLetchie, Sales Director at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Adam...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher and nine of their technology partners hosted Integrate 2023 at their UK headquarters on the 1st of February 2023. Expected to become an annual event, Integrate 2023 was a day of technical demonstrations, presentations, keynote speeches, and networking for over 150 guests from the UK security industry. The event was designed for consultants and end-users to learn more about how Gallagher and their technology partners integrate with one another to deli...

At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase multiple new products, including new multi-sensor and PTZ cameras, new analytics capabilities, new features in its MonitorCast access control solution, and more. Active Guard AI-powered analytics Attendees will be able to experience live, in-depth demos of i-PRO’s Active Guard AI-powered analytics working on popular VMS platforms such a...

As part of commitment to local partner - ZMR, Secure Logiq will be the hardware driving force that powers many of the distributors’ partner products on the ZMR booth at Intersec. The move will highlight how Secure Logiq hardware is the perfect fit to ensure optimum performance from a variety of surveillance products. The centerpiece of the ZMR booth will see a single Secure Logiq server running 1,000 1080P real time channels of video on the Milestone xProtect platform including half a Pet...

With 1,300 cameras recording 24/7 and more than 1,000 investigations to process per year, Massachusetts General Hospital’s security team was not able to keep up with the vast amounts of recorded video. Now, BriefCam Syndex Pro for fast video review, search and analysis, embedded within a Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) platform is making efficient and effective video investigation possible. Unique challenges to security Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Pol...