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Interface shares its top physical security industry predictions for 2022

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favour of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface...

Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity Software update extends simplicity and resilience with additional analytics capabilities

Quantum Corporation announced the availability of an update to the Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity software platform, which was recently acquired from Pivot3. The 10.9 version of the Acuity software platform addresses the system-level availability, health, maintenance, and performance needs of organisations where the video is mission-critical in delivering the highest levels of safety and security. Acuity 10.9 update This update extends the features of the VS-HCI Series built-in Intelligenc...

Videonetics signs distribution agreement with Ingram Micro

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

NW Security unveils report highlighting findings from 6-month study of businesses’ use of advanced video analytics in security

NW Security Group has launched its 34-page management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium- and large-sized firms, running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. The report reveals that eight of the total 14 video analytics types, which were included in this study, had seen more than 30% adoption and use by businesses, w...

Eagle Eye Networks releases the 2022 edition of their annual trends in video surveillance ebook

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, releases the 2022 edition of its annual trends in video surveillance ebook, a forecast for business leaders and owners who want to understand the physical security landscape and plan for success in 2022. “Almost two years into the global pandemic, businesses have experienced sustained disruptions in the supply chain, labour shortage challenges, and vast changes in workplace routines,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CE...

Synectics introduces cloud capabilities to surveillance control rooms powered by Microsoft Azure

Control room teams around the world can now store, manage, and collaboratively share video footage more flexibly, due to integrated native cloud capabilities introduced to one of the industry’s leading command and control software platforms. Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure, Synectics’ Synergy platform allows organisations to spread their surveillance and operational management system across on-premises hardware and the cloud in any configuration of their choi...

Hikvision reveals affordable security tech with six impressive safety upgrades for small businesses

Hikvision announces a ‘security kit’ for small businesses. The kit – featuring ‘cool security technologies’ – makes enterprise security and access control features available to small businesses at an affordable pricepoint, reducing workloads and costs, and speeding up incident responses. Parker Li, Director of Marketing Planning Department at Hikvision, says, “This package of savvy technologies is helping small businesses everywhere to maximise their se...

Bosch equips new Chinese ‘Mega-Airport’ Chengdu Tianfu with panoramic video cameras and audio solutions

Bosch has equipped the new Chinese mega-airport Chengdu Tianfu International with video security, a PA and voice alarm system, and a conferencing solution, ensuring safety and security for passengers and airport staff as well as enhancing comfort and ease-of-use for travellers. Chengdu Tianfu International, in Sichuan province, serves China’s quickly booming ‘garden’ megacity, an emerging hub for commerce, culture, and finance – with the new airport pegged to be the thir...

Vision-Box to showcase electronic identity management solutions at the World Aviation Festival 2021

Vision-Box, a pioneer in seamless travel, automated border management, and electronic identity management solutions, will be participating at the World Aviation Festival (WAF) being held at ExCeL London, between the 1st and 2nd of December. At the festival, Jeff Lennon, the Vice President of Strategic Sales and Global Partnerships at Vision-Box will be speaking at a panel on Biometrics and Automation on the 2nd of December at 11.30 am GMT, discussing how advances in digital identity and automat...

Genetec shares ways to avoid the fear of organised retail crime during this holiday season

A recent spree of ‘smash and grab theft,’ a category of organised retail crime (ORC) in major U.S. cities has retailers and shoppers on alert this holiday season. The size, audacity, and violence of incidents in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago have drawn major media attention, but ORC has been a growing threat for decades. Genetec Inc. (‘Genetec’), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared ins...

Dallmeier announces the release of the Dallmeier Device Manager (DDM) tool for device management and cyber security

German video technology manufacturer, Dallmeier presents the ‘Dallmeier Device Manager’, a tool for conveniently configuring and administering Dallmeier video IP systems. With this successor to the popular ‘PService’ software, installers and system managers can also quickly and easily encrypt a wide range of Dallmeier video systems, with TLS certificates and apply other security means. Installers and system administrators are familiar with the challenge only too well. Pr...

Ava Security launches the robust, cloud-connected security camera, Ava Bullet, which can withstand harsh conditions and detect threats in real-time

Ava Security has announced the launch of Ava Bullet, a robust, cloud-connected security camera that uses AI, Machine Learning, and acoustic analytics, to help users detect anomalies in real-time and receive proactive incident notifications. Ava Bullet security camera Built with high-quality materials, to withstand vandalism and harsh weather conditions, this security camera is ideal for securing locations across long distances, such as airports, streets, car parks, public transport stations, s...

Teledyne FLIR launches the reliable longwave infrared Tau 2 series thermal camera modules

The Tau 2 series offers 40+ variants of the most reliable and rugged longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module. Equipped with a simple optical interface and common commercial interfaces, integration with the Tau 2 and new Tau 2+ is seamless. Reducing development risk Teledyne FLIR provides high-performance and reliable longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 series thermal camera modules. Common interfaces and access to a US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk, development cost,...

Catch it all with the NEXCOM NViS 1482 desktop NVR platform

NViS 1482, NEXCOM’s newest desktop NVR, promises big things in a small package. Integrating Intel’s latest, top-of-the-line 8th Gen (Elkhart Lake) CPU and 11th Gen UHD GPU, the entry-level NVR appliance is the perfect companion to IP cameras for recording high-definition digital surveillance. Using Intel’s latest technology means it supports a whopping 32GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory so that jobs are much faster. Easily plug in up to eight IP cameras via 10/100 I...

360 Vision Technology PTZ cameras integrates AMG media converter

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has announced a technical partnership with the UK manufacturer of Ethernet transmission solutions, AMG Systems.; to create a range of integrated PTZ camera/media converter solutions. High bandwidth support Available on Predator and Invictus camera ranges, the technical partnership enables 360 Vision to integrate the AMG250 Series industrial media converter PCB into the cameras for long-distance v...

Customers gain from reduced liabilities as IDIS and VMI extend remote monitoring capability with deep learning analytics

Buyers of video technology are focusing increasingly on business protocol enforcement applications, in addition to traditional security, says IDIS America and virtual guarding and monitoring service partner Virtual Management Intelligence (VMI). The two companies are working together to deliver AI-supported remote surveillance services, including business operations monitoring, in sectors such as transportation, warehousing, cannabis production, food processing, banking, and finance. Improved...

IDIS expands video projects capability in Middle East and Turkey with senior appointments

Korea’s video tech pioneer IDIS is stepping up its presence in key growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey with the confirmation of two senior appointments. Koray’s role and responsibilities Overseeing new video projects and growing market potential in Turkey, Koray Ozyildirim has been appointed as Country Manager.  Koray is working closely with IDIS’s established supply network and will also develop relationships with leading Turkish secur...

IDIS video integrates with Gallagher access control to deliver powerful security management platform

IDIS has announced powerful but affordable options for integrating video, access control, life safety and building management systems between its end-to-end video technology and Gallagher’s access control solutions. Powerful off-the-shelf integration This powerful off-the-shelf integration, from South Korea’s renowned video manufacturer, gives systems integrators and end users everything they need for complete, future-proofed site control. It enables a straightforward integration o...

360 Vision Technology partners with Openworks Engineering to launch Predator SkyView360 camera

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, announces a technical partnership with the UK developer of world-class security and counter-terrorism products, Openworks Engineering. Designed to create a highly accurate and cost-effective drone detection and tracking solution for all aspects of the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) / security market, the new partnership has resulted in the Predator SkyView360 camera – a complete integr...

360 Vision Technology announces further expansion to the team with the appointment of Faz Colbhie

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged PTZ and thermal imaging cameras, is delighted to announce further expansion of the team with the appointment of Faz Colbhie to the role of Business Development Manager. Faz joins 360 Vision with over 13 years of Sales and Business Development experience in the Security industry. In these roles, Faz combined end-user, consultant, installer, distribution, and retail sales – latterly in Business Development at AMG Systems Limited, and then...

IDIS extends its range of NDAA-compliant security cameras with new HD and UHD camera launches

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customers’ affordable alternatives for NDAA-compliant video. The NDAA line-up now includes a range of 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP camera models, which are ideal for applications of any size from small to medium sites, such as retail outlets, hotels, local government facilities, and offices, through to enterprise users such as utilities, school and university campuses, logistics, and large commercial...

360 Vision Technology and other expert manufacturers to host a webinar to protect CNI entities

In a move devised to support Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) entities to protect and secure their infrastructure, assets, and staff, a conglomerate of global technology partners will be presenting their complementary solutions, aimed at delivering fully integrated and future-proofed high-level security. Combining their world-class experience operating within the CNI sector, expert manufacturers 360 Vision Technology, AMG Systems, Cortech Developments, Harper Chalice, Secure Logiq, and Su...

360 Vision Technology increases availability of Invictus PTZ camera across the boroughs of Bristol

UK CCTV manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, confirms that its Invictus high-performance, ultra-low-light, HD ruggedised PTZ camera is being rolled out across the boroughs of Bristol. Over the past 10 years, 360 Vision Technology has developed a successful partnership with Bristol City Council, with the company supplying its Predator PTZ cameras for the city’s public space CCTV, traffic, and Metrobus projects. Building on that legacy, Chroma Vision has been awarded a contract to...

IDIS announces the company’s popular 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera is now NDAA compliant

IDIS is pleased to announce that its award-winning 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera is now NDAA compliant and available to systems integrators and end users everywhere. IDIS 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera The 12 MP IR Super Fisheye camera ranks as one of the most popular IDIS cameras, due largely to its many innovative and unmatched features, including silky-smooth Smart UX Controls, which enable smooth and intuitive panning, tracking, and zooming with ease and accuracy. These revolutionary contr...

360 Vision Technology to exhibit at the ‘Integrated CNI Technology Solutions’ Security Technology Open House

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, will be exhibiting their latest range of professional PTZ cameras and detection technologies aboard HQS Wellington, as part of an upcoming ‘Integrated CNI Technology Solutions’ Technology Open House event. A former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship, HQS Wellington is moored on the river Thames at Victoria Embankment, London. The free to attend event, to be held on Wednesday 1st December 2021, 9....

IDIS intelligent video wall station allows affordable and effective centralised monitoring

The new IDIS Intelligent Video Wall Station, designed as a simple plug-in for the cost and license-free IDIS Centre VMS, brings the benefits of video wall services to a wider market, including smaller and mid-sized customers. The new offering makes it easier for businesses to plan, design, configure and use dynamic video walls. It lets them optimise safety and security, with centralised monitoring for single or multiple sites, without the traditional price tag.  Integrated with cameras an...

IDEMIA partners with SHODEN and Genetec to deploy facial recognition solution in Japan

As the pioneer in Augmented Identity, IDEMIA partners with SHODEN, a Japanese manufacturer of enterprise-grade systems and equipment, and Genetec Inc., a unified security solutions provider, to deploy 3D facial recognition access control in Japan. This partnership will integrate IDEMIA’s VisionPass device and the patented Genetec Security Center into SHODEN’s security infrastructure offering, which will be installed as part of the access control system for a large Japanese utilities...

Genetec announces an enclosure management solution to remotely manage and secure traffic enclosures

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces the industry’s first enclosure management solution that gives traffic managers and engineers the ability to remotely manage, monitor, and secure traffic enclosures. Utilising Cloud Link Roadrunner™, an industry-specific NEMA TS2 (National Electrical Manufacturer Association) compliant hardware, combined with the latest in access management software, the...

Alcatraz AI appoints Paul Fisher as the Vice President of Sales to enhance sales activities

Alcatraz AI announced Paul Fisher is joining the company as Vice President of Sales. Fisher is bringing his expansive expertise to Alcatraz AI and will be key in growing the sales team and driving revenue. This exciting new leadership hire will further Alcatraz AI’s mission of bringing AI technology to every door for precise identity verification. In addition to driving growth, Fisher will play a key role in developing strategies to reach Alcatraz AI’s markets and building new and c...

3xLOGIC introduces the release of VIGIL version 12.0 software

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has released the latest version of its VIGIL video management suite, version 12.0.  VIGIL is the core 64-bit service all other 3xLOGIC applications are built upon. With an easy setup wizard to guide integrators through installation, end users can have the solution up and running in minutes. Motion detection and camera compatible Designed with limited bandwidth in mind, the solution uses 3xLOGIC’s proprietary RapidSt...