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Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, continues to build on its popular line of AcuSense surveillance cameras with the introduction of the new AcuSense Audio and Strobe Light Camera Series. The new camera series combines advanced machine learning with integral strobe lighting and audio warnings in a single unit providing an effective autonomous solution for deterring intruders. 2nd gen AcuSense intelligence Unlike conventional security sys...

Pimloc has raised a seed round of $7.5M led by Zetta Venture Partners. Existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners and Speedinvest also participated. The commitment reflects investors’ belief that the exponential growth in video surveillance is about to collide with regulations and increased sensitivity around privacy issues. AI-based Secure Redact Pimloc’s Secure Redact is already in use by entities that must provide video evidence that complies with new data privacy regulations...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of globally renowned security system integrators, is welcoming Strategic Security Solutions, a commercial security integrator focused on providing security solutions to commercial entities, universities, critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to its membership. One of four additions to the Security-Net membership within the past month, Strategic Security Solutions joins as the 19th member company and marks a period of fast growth for the organisation....

With recent advancements in cloud technology and the increasing demand for remote work, more and more organisations and businesses consider migrating their physical infrastructure and video security into the cloud. The Video Surveillance Report 2020 from IFSEC Global revealed that 44% of security professionals are now using cloud-based tech in their surveillance systems. By storing data in the cloud (rather than on-site equipment), users can remotely access, preview/playback their video footage...

Pioneers in video-centric smart IoT solutions & services, Imou launch two new outdoor, smart home security cameras, the Bullet 2 and Cruiser. Human detection and smart tracking Imou’s newly launched cameras aim to give consumers the ability to confidently protect their homes and loved ones, through smart connections and high-definition surveillance. A highly beneficial human detection has the capability of identifying human targets outside the home and distinguishing them from pets...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces the release of a Three-in-One Camera (TiOC) for its North America market, built to deter unwanted behaviour in three different ways. With warm-light LEDs, an active alarm with red and blue flashing lights, and two-way talk, the TiOC helps security operators take a proactive approach and stop incidents before they occur. These features are referred to in shorthand as ‘lights, camera, action,’ says Jennifer...

It is often thought that the cost of a server is given only by the purchase cost, instead, the user must know the actual costs, even the hidden ones. The process is similar to that of a car: knowing the purchase price is not enough. Management costs such as fuel, electricity, insurance, repairs, depreciation, etc. must also be taken into account. Total Cost of Ownership These hidden costs, not contemplated on an invoice in the accounting, arise with the company's local servers. Users need to...

LILIN, an AI video solution provider, launches Self+AI Cloud Service, providing modular AI plug-ins that allow users to convert pre-trained object models into a common package for LILIN front-end AI cameras to use with behaviours for creating various AI applications. One-stop AIoT edge solution The image inference process requires no PC, and the results can then be integrated via Python or C# SDKs, or sent through hardware by digital output, which performs a "one-stop" AIoT edge solution. ...

A newly released guide from IDIS explores the role of video security in reducing risks in the education sector and creating safer, more welcoming learning environments. This latest sector-focused eBook from South Korea’s video manufacturer – Optimal Use of Video Systems for K-12 School Security – is written to provide in-depth insights for school administrators and senior teams, education sector security planners, and systems integrators. Multi-layered protection The guide e...

VSaaS by Bosch enables users to monitor, manage, record, and replay video security footage directly in the Cloud from anywhere. It helps site managers, security operators, or operations staffs make quick decisions, especially from remote locations, when faced with events, preventing them from becoming incidents. Each year demand for video surveillance continues to grow, as organisations seek to increase the security and safety of people and property. Searching for a solution that scales with th...

Oncam, a global independent manufacturer of single-sensor fisheye 360-degree cameras and video surveillance technology, has announced the launch of the C-08, a high-performing, compact and easy-to-install 8 MP camera that provides coverage of wide areas from a single viewpoint. Engineered and designed by Oncam and powered by the globally renowned Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform technology, the C-08 camera achieves complete situational awareness, at up to 60 fps (frames per second). Oncam...

Nimans, the UK’s renowned independent technology distributor, has confirmed a new distribution agreement with IDIS, South Korea’s video security technology solutions company and one of Europe’s fastest growing manufacturers. IDIS – Nimans partnership The deal will support Nimans’ customers with rapid in-stock availability of complete, end-to-end video solutions for applications, including retail, education, commercial settings, healthcare and more. The fast growt...

In the last decade, the Mediterranean Sea has assumed a centrality in what could be defined as a ‘Problematic chessboard’, which is a particularly complex and constantly changing geopolitical context. The control of the Euro-Mediterranean border has always represented one of the ‘unsolved’ problems for the entire European Community, given that the Mediterranean is the meeting point of the Eurasian continent with Africa. To make matters worse, the political instability of...

The excellent alarm systems need to be highly reliable, simple to install and use, and able to provide real-time security alerts – with minimal false positives. Follow their 6 tips for choosing the alarm system that's right for the home or business. Any home or business looking to boost their site security is faced with a bewildering array of brands and products. Wireless alarm system There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of home alarm systems and business alarm systems to cho...

Lettuce is a valuable crop in Europe and the USA. But labour shortages make it difficult to harvest this valuable field vegetable, as sourcing sufficient seasonal labour to meet harvesting commitments is one of the sector's biggest challenges. Moreover, with wage inflation rising faster than producer prices, margins are very tight. In England, agricultural technology and machinery experts are working with IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH (Obersulm, Germany) to develop a robotic solution to...

Motorola Solutions announces the expansion of its License Plate Recognition (LPR) portfolio with the introduction of the L6Q. The L6Q camera can be deployed and configured in a matter of minutes making it ideal for targeted investigations, securing events, and adding an extra layer of protection to crime hotspots, helping agencies to improve the safety of their communities. “LPR has been invaluable in helping our officers’ crime-fighting efforts by providing investigative leads that...

Ambient.ai has emerged from stealth to introduce the first computer vision intelligence platform. The company has raised US$ 52 million in venture funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and launches with five of the largest US tech companies by market capitalisation and multiple Fortune 500 customers across a variety of other industries. Already, large enterprises, schools, and museums use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the current most harrowing physical security thr...

Thinking of installing a surveillance system but the site is located off the grid? Yeah, that could be troublesome, and often requires great patience as long as the power grid line itself. A lot of people may think that just because they do not have the same infrastructure as what they have in the city, deploying a surveillance system in a remote area may not be the smartest idea due to antiquated source of power supply, lack of relevant devices, costly installation, and maintenance, etc. Never...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer, and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, recently announced the appointment of Dan Craig as Regional Sales Manager serving Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and Northeast Kentucky. Dan's work experience Dan has over 23 years of experience in a variety of technical and sales positions, with some of the industry’s most prominent manufacturers and integrato...

Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS) presents the newest addition to its comprehensive portfolio of biometric readers and solutions: the 3D FLY. The innovative sensor performs truly on-the-fly user identification, meaning users do not have to stop at the device. With the launch of 3D FLY, TBS has achieved a new milestone in the integration of consent-based biometrics into today’s on-the-fly lifestyle. TBS 3D FLY is a touchless scanning terminal meeting the highest hygiene and security sta...

When it comes to hybrid work, there are many network security implications to consider. As IT teams build more distributed, flexible networks, the challenge of identifying persistent threats and detecting unwanted network activity in encrypted traffic increases.  The necessity for remote work has accelerated investment in more flexible, collaborative operations. At the same time, the need to protect customer and corporate data as it travels is accelerating the adoption of encryption acro...

Qognify Umbrella for Ocularis enables centralised monitoring and management of large and distributed VMS installations  Qognify has announced the launch of its web-based central VMS management platform - Umbrella - for Ocularis. Ocularis customers with large or distributed video surveillance installations can use Umbrella to centrally monitor and remotely manage and configure every VMS installation across their deployment. Management and monitoring platform As video surveillanc...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber security and video security solutions, has launched license plate recognition (LPR) solution, as part of its Ava Aware cloud-based AI data platform. The new capabilities operate in the Cloud and are able to work with a wide variety of third-party and Ava cameras. Most LPR solutions require two cameras, in order to operate. Ava Security needs just one, while delivering enhanced situational awareness and insights with great accuracy. The solution...

Ford and ADT Inc. will invest in a new joint venture called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s AI-driven video camera technology to help customers strengthen the security of new and existing vehicles across automotive brands. “The combination of our technologies and our deep security experience creates a new category of protection for work and personal vehicles,” said Elliot Cohen, ADT chief business development officer. “Ve...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that Dr. JihFen Lei has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Teledyne FLIR Defence, one of the providers of thermal imaging, unmanned systems, and intelligent sensing solutions to global security and public safety markets. Defence Technologies Segment The newly named organisation is a rebranding of the company’s Defence Technologies Segment, comprising two businesses – Surveillance, and Unmanned and Integrated Solutions (UIS). W...

MOBOTIX confirms its strategic expansion and strengthens its operational business by reaching an official agreement to acquire Vaxtor Group (Vaxtor), Tres Cantos, Spain, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based video analytics provider, specialising in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Deep Learning technologies. Vaxtor’s OCR analytics technology, and in particular their Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) products, provide a wide range of solutions for numerous vertical market...

Dallmeier, a globally renowned manufacturer for video information technology, is the ‘Exclusive Platinum Sponsor’ of the World Game Protection Conference 2022 (WGPC 2022), taking place at the Tropicana Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from February 15 to 17, 2022. Dallmeier’s open software platform, HEMISPHERE SeMSy is the focus of the company’s presence at the exhibition event. World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) The World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) fo...

Fastlane Turnstiles, manufactured by Integrated Design Limited (IDL), have always proven popular in the Middle East due to the elegant design and reliability of the entrance control solutions. But, they don’t just appeal to the region’s desire for elegance. Behind the beautiful exterior, the intelligent technology facilitates seamless third-party integrations and prevents entrance violations like no other. And, at Intersec in January, IDL will unveil new optical technology which add...

Surveillance storage provider PROMISE Technology (or 'PROMISE') will debut its new Vess A8000 Series, a robust and intelligent that perfectly balances customers’ rising needs for larger storage capacity and high-quality surveillance video performance, at the 23rd Intersec showcase in Dubai from Jan 16-18, 2022, stand S1-H16, Hall SAEED 1. The Vess A8000 Series strengthens the PROMISE Surveillance portfolio, enabling its security and surveillance customers to grow with data-intensive digit...

Leonardo is working on the relaunch of the Aerostructures division with a new investment plan of 300 million euros and is concentrating on expanding the production base of the Grottaglie (Taranto) site, currently the most impacted by the consequences of the pandemic on civil aviation. Solar-powered drone The news is that Grottaglie will take care of the solar-powered drone. It will be the first programme that could kick-start the diversification of the production of the plant which, from the s...