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BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity services company, announces a strategic partnership with Argos Risk, a provider of financial risk intelligence. The alliance will see data from Argos Risk’s AR Surveillance™ solution utilised in BlueVoyant’s third-party Cyber Risk Management (CRx) suite of services. The aggregated, complementary third-party risk data will better enable BlueVoyant to provide customers with clarity into their own security posture, and visibility across their vendor ec...

Pushing forward with the surveillance industry revolution, VIVOTEK, a global IP surveillance solution provider, launches its iNSIGHT series fixed dome camera, the FD9392-EHTV-O, and AI-box, the IE9111-O. The iNSIGHT series presents the added value and a deeper understanding that goes beyond the surface. Driven by the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®), the initiative follows OSSA’s Technology Stack for video security devices that prescribes an open an...

Acuant, a foremost global provider of identity verification solutions, announced that the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has prioritised the AssureID™ Connect SaaS, Ozone® eMRTD Authentication SaaS and Facial Recognition System, FaceID Government SaaS including Passive Liveness (COFRS) for a Moderate Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) by the Joint Authorisation Board (JAB). AI-powered identity platform Acuant's AI-powered Trusted Identity Platform p...

Thermal cameras, one of a kind in the security industry, often give people an impression that is high-end, expensive, and suitable for really large scenarios such as border of a country, coastlines, substations, and forests. Now the situation has changed. Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, releases new eco-thermal cameras which offer superior AI performance. After Dahua eco-thermal camera’s debut in 2017, it has now iterated to the 3rd generation....

MOBOTIX AG proudly confirms that all MOBOTIX products and systems comply with the requirements of the United States National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and are 100% NDAA-compliant. The NDAA Section 889 contains a new set of guidelines that allow for increased protection against espionage and hacker attacks. In addition, there are named Chinese companies that produce components used for telecommunications purposes, (including security products) that will be no longer be acceptable. For cla...

Despite 88% of cyber security professionals believing automation will make their jobs easier, younger staffers are more concerned that the technology will replace their roles than their veteran counterparts, according to new research by Exabeam, the Smarter SIEM company. The finding is part of the 2020 Cybersecurity Professionals Salary, Skills and Stress Survey, an annual survey of security practitioners. Overall, satisfaction levels continued a 3-year positive trend, with 96% of respondents i...

In 2020, going back to school has been like no other in history, as remote learning, modified schedules, virtual classes, and hybrid class modes became ‘normal.’ Seeing kids return to universities, high schools and elementary schools has required new levels of fortitude for parents. Fortunately, a foundation of technologies with features that include the Cloud, video, conferencing, and collaboration make distant classroom situations achievable. With a last-minute scramble to find t...

IDIS is unveiling its latest video tech solutions with an innovation-rich online Virtual Showcase for systems integrators, consultants, and end-users. The ‘virtual booth’ replicates the exhibition experience, taking visitors on a tour of the latest IDIS products and technologies, with features and functions explained, and application examples included. Visitors to the virtual showcase will be introduced to the newly launched IDIS AI Box for COVID-19 (DV-2232). Facilitating social d...

Dahua Technology, a renowned, video-centric provider of smart IoT solutions, announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s growth and evolution within the North American video surveillance market. WizSense (pronounced “Wise Sense”), Simplified Analytics for Accurate Results, and WizMind (pronounced “Wise Mind”), Advanced Analytics for Ultimate Performance, will be sub-categories under Dahua’s Analytics+ umbrella. Each line encompasses existing product...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in network detection and response (NDR) announced expanded response capabilities for its flagship product, Cognito Detect™ using its Lockdown feature, made possible by integrating with CrowdStrike® Falcon Insight, CrowdStrike’s industry-leading endpoint and detection and response solution. This deep product integration enables Vectra® to deliver well-coordinated, instantaneous responses to thwart cyberattacks directly at the device level. By blocking and...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, recently welcomes a value-added European technology specialists EET as a nationwide distributor. EET Group is Europe´s largest distributor of spare parts & accessories for computers, printers and mobile phones, point of sale products and surveillance & security equipment, providing suppliers and customers with expert industry knowledge, intelligent logistics solutions, first rate sales service and smart mar...

If one works in the technology industry, it’s likely one has been hearing about recent advancements in AI-based video analysis for years now. The tech has seemingly hit its stride, with new services and applications continually popping up to expand and support the ecosystem. For an example, one really has to look no further than Amazon Rekognition, which leverages Machine Learning (ML) to make it easy to identify things like objects, people, or text within videos and images. AI developmen...

Branded as ‘The New DICE’, DICE Corporation is changing the perception of monitoring and providing the industry with a game-changing way of doing business. ‘The New DICE’ 'The New DICE' is part of the company’s future roadmap, kicking off a multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies, products and services that include IoT solutions, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, analytics, integrated audio and video, and much more.  Going beyond basic s...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced at its annual user conference, Pluralsight LIVE, that Verizon has chosen Pluralsight as its strategic partner to support the company's ongoing employee education and upskilling program. Digital transformation Verizon launched the initiative as a key component of its Learning 2.0 strategy, centered on aligning skill development As one of the world's largest communication technology companies, Verizon is at the forefront...

Mars robotic exploration is at the heart of the latest international space missions. Leonardo is involved in the study of cutting edge robotic systems which can contribute to the discovery of the Red Planet’s secrets. ‘Mars Sample Return’ mission For the NASA ‘Mars Sample Return’ campaign, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), Leonardo has been awarded a contract with Airbus for the advanced study phase (Advanced B2) of the ESA Sample Fetch Rover&...

As employees continue returning to the office, travellers start flying again, fans slowly return to stadiums, technology that focuses on maintaining health and safety in semi-public and private venues remains crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19. In response, FLIR Systems announces the FLIR Elara™ FR-345-EST, a fixed-mount radiometric thermal security camera that measures elevated skin temperature (EST) accurately without contact or the need for a reference temperature source. This s...

Sterling, a renowned provider of background and identity services, is expanding the global Sterling Identity suite of services and has launched a new UK Right to Work Identity Verification solution that uses facial recognition and fraud detection technology to accurately verify an individual’s right to work status. According to Cifas - the UK’s leading fraud prevention service - there have been consistent increases in identity fraud over the last four years which means that the pote...

AI based object tracking, precise PTZ control, improved pre-set accuracy, adaptive IR illumination and enhanced cyber security are just a few of the many innovations which have been built into the new high definition Wisenet X PTZ PLUS cameras launched by Hanwha Techwin. Designed for perimeter protection and large open area applications such as airports, car parks, industrial estates, stadia and city centres, the new 2MP, 6MP and 4K Wisenet X PTZ PLUS cameras are able to capture evidence grade...

Alcatraz, developer of autonomous access control products, has been added to the lineup of sponsors for PSA Security Network’s ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference for system integrators. PSA Network’s virtual event, held Oct. 6-8, 2020, will include sessions on topics ranging from industry, emerging technologies, physical security, operation improvements, managed services, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other PSA Network members and vendors and...

Global MSC Security has announced that its Security Conference & Exhibition will take place as a live, virtual event on 10th November 2020, with keynote presentations from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter QPM LLB and Philip Ingram MBE. The free-to-attend event will take place from 2 pm until 3.30 pm from a bespoke streaming studio with the presenters in attendance and the audience joining remotely; it is sponsored by Genetec and Pelco, and supported by the International Secu...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings, launches Tyco Illustra Insight, an intelligent frictionless access management solution for work environments where there is a requirement for a high level of security without disrupting the constant flow of employees, contractors and visitors. The solution offers an unobtrusive, stress free way for authorised people to smoothly move around buildings, places and spaces, and yet provides security personnel with a highly effective...

Seagate Technology plc, a renowned provider of data storage and management solutions, announced it is shipping 18TB SkyHawk Artificial Intelligence drives in volume. SkyHawk AI is one of the world’s first purpose-built hard drive for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled surveillance solutions, enabling quicker and smarter decisions. The new drive supports deep learning and machine learning workload streams for Edge applications with ImagePerfectAI. The capacity to retain more data over ti...

The renowned intelligent video redaction tool, Pixelate by Ocucon, has been updated with a range of AI features that makes protecting members of the public in CCTV footage quicker and easier, whilst giving more control to the end-user. Pixelate 3 with auto-detection  Pixelate 3 has introduced auto-detection and additional functionality, such as a zoom in/out ability, as well as improving on the existing ground-breaking features of this web-based software, including: GDPR compliance &nd...

Trueface announced being awarded its third contract from the Air Force's AFWERX and Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) program, satisfying their need for frictionless access control to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 through physical contact by implementing facial recognition ingress on-base. The Trueface solution will instantly identify individuals at Eglin Air Force Base and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst who have been cleared to access the installations without the need for p...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, announces the doubling of GPU capabilities with a new 4U server supporting eight NVIDIA® HGX A100™ GPUs. Supermicro offers the industry's broadest portfolio of GPU systems spanning 1U, 2U, 4U, and 10U GPU servers and SuperBlade servers over a wide range of customisable configurations. Supermicro now offers the industry's widest and deepest selection of GPU syste...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), the globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, has announced its intent to support the new NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU (data processing unit). Support for NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU is sampling now, and Supermicro will conduct an aggressive certification programme for the NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU, encompassing a broad range of Supermicro’s market-renowned systems, wi...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart and sustainable buildings, has launched Tyco Illustra Insight, an intelligent frictionless access management solution for work environments, where there is a requirement for a high level of security, without disrupting the constant flow of employees, contractors and visitors. The solution offers an unobtrusive, stress free way for authorised people to smoothly move around buildings, places and spaces, and yet provides security personnel...

LocoMobi World is pleased to introduce the industry’s first true tailgating solution that detects, alerts, and identifies violators: The Added Awareness Console & Advanced Alerts. The front desk console allows property managers to monitor their property via a live video stream from the CondoPark system LPR cameras, augmented with the real-time status of all licence plate scans. The front desk is also notified when any vehicles are denied access, which allows them to take necessary act...

During the global COVID-19 pandemic spread, businesses have completely shifted their practices with curbside pick-up and drive-thru becoming increasingly essential. Even with the slow opening of brick and mortar retail shops and in-restaurant dining, curbside pick-up and drive-thru remains favourable among consumers and will continue to be as the pandemic rages on. Contactless payment  According to Hal Lawton, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tractor Supply Company, “Consumers w...

With LocoMobi World’s WorldStream Dispatch on-site, on-demand parking management system, there is no longer a need for expensive on-site personnel. LocoMobi World provides coverage only when required through automated on-demand requests, manual on-demand requests or scheduled patrols. Using the WorldStream Cloud Portal, owners, property managers, and concierges can view the status of a request in real-time and track the location of activity on the system map. Tailored flexibility The s...