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June brings a new vcore software release. Vaion has continued to focus on features that bring more value to the user’s organisation and their security team. With the 2.2 release, they introduce the ability for anyone to develop access control integrations with the vcore video management system, as well as privacy masking to vcam devices. The new generic access control API allows Vaion, access control vendors, or third parties to develop a proxy that facilitates the integration between the...

Having featured some of Taiwan’s first face recognition cameras, GeoVision, a provider of professional-grade video management systems and integrated security solutions, now goes another step further. The newest GV-VMS 18.1 extends the capabilities of its face recognition devices across one's everyday cameras to present a unified, smart security surveillance system. With a suitability to all types of cameras, even including the cameras of one's mobile phones, security managers using GV-VMS...

Connected Technologies LLC, provider of a powerful cloud-hosted security management platform and Digital Watchdog (DW™), the provider of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and video management software have unveiled new integrations between DW Spectrum and Connect ONE that provide deeper reporting and management controls for dealers and their customers. Connect ONE and DW Spectrum integrate natively through software to receive or trigger notifications or events without system configu...

In the face of the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in the world and the rapid accumulation of infection cases, how to use technology to help advance the deployment and early prevention of epidemics has become the most concern of everyone. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has launched the Taiwan Global Anti-COVID-19 Pavilion, an online information centre, in cooperation with more than 2,000 local firms and 20 hospitals. Temperature measurement solution LILIN is the fir...

Axis Communications launches two new additions to AXIS P39 Series, offering superior image quality in any light condition, day or night. These feature-rich domes are specially designed for surveillance onboard vehicles and rolling stock such as trains, buses, and emergency vehicles. They comply with all relevant transportation industry regulations including EN50155, EN45545, and NFPA 130. Enclosed in IK10, IP66-, IP67-rated metal casings, AXIS P3925-R and AXIS P3935-LR are protected against wat...

VXG is announcing full integration of any camera with any AI engine. The company was originally founded in 2016, with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, by experts in Video Management Software (VMS) and Video Artificial Intelligence (AI), and was created with over 20 years of experience in the video surveillance industry, with the idea to make video AI solutions highly scalable and more affordable. VXG is an open AI Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) VMS company that offers a platform connec...

Crime costs businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) millions of pounds every year. Whether the crimes are shoplifting, burglary, vandalism or even employee theft, organisations of all sizes and in all industries can be targeted by criminals. Ensuring that business premises are safe and secure should, therefore, be a top priority for all business owners. Making sure all equipment, resources and other assets, as well as all the staff are safe, is something that cannot be ignored. Ensuring business...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the FLIR Screen-ESTTM software for FLIR T-Series, Exx-Series, and A-Series thermal imaging cameras. The software provides automatic measurement tools that perform elevated skin temperature screenings of individuals in two seconds or less at entries, checkpoints, and other high-traffic areas while maintaining recommended social distancing guidelines. FLIR Screen-EST method “Governments and businesses across the globe are hard at work developing new processes t...

In times of uncertainty, as a pioneer IP surveillance solution provider, VIVOTEK is honoured to be part of the police robot ‘P-Guard’ project in Tunisia. Produced by ENOVA Robotics, the P-Guard robot has been deployed on the streets by the interior ministry of Tunisia to impose lockdown restrictions on citizens and to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The police robot, ‘P-Guard,’ was originally invented for security patrols of sensitive open areas. To deliver 360°...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of influencers and innovative organisations from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, announced a series of milestones achieved in the past 20 months since the Alliance opened its doors. Significant markers include the OSSA common Technology Stack and two resulting specifications, the introduction of the first OSSA-inspired digital marketplace, and the newly unveiled “Driven by OSSA&rdq...

Rhombus Systems, a cloud physical security platform, announces a strategic partnership with global real estate investment management company CA Ventures, through which Rhombus Systems will provide CA with a video security platform for multifamily and student housing communities. The platform will be capable of supporting an unlimited number of cameras and locations from one console – fully accessible from any web browser or mobile device.  “The real estate sector has been going...

Hikvision, one of world’s renowned supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, launched its new modular 2-wire IP video intercom for retrofitting in multi apartment buildings. This is an extension solution to already successful 2-wire video intercom kit based on IP technology that are mainly used for small residential houses, using the same design style from the recently launched 2nd Generation IP intercom technology, also ‘inheriting’ its modular nature,...

Across the world, many urban road networks are already saturated. This causes long delays for drivers, increasing frustration and reducing productivity. It also creates major public health risks due to poor air quality. Together, the effects of excessive traffic negatively impact city dwellers’ quality of life and the sustainability of cities. According to one study from INRIX, a provider of transport insights, Los Angeles commuters spent over 100 hours a year in traffic jams in 2017 &nda...

Videotec has recently released the videoencoder’s firmware version 3.0. This update brings new functionality to the system. This firmware can be uploaded on ULISSE EVO (all versions) – ULISSE COMPACT Delux - NXPTZ Delux - MPX Delux – MMX - MVX Delux – MVXT – NVX - NTX. Videotec's PTZs What's new with this release? ONVIF Profil-T certification (in addition to Profile-S and Profile-Q). This offers better management of video stream configuration with VMS. Impleme...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews have selected five distinguished biometrics and security experts as the 2020 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards – a globally recognised program co-founded by SIA and SecureIDNews and co-presented with sponsors IDEMIA, Biometric Update and the SIA Women in Security Forum. The honourees will be recognised during the 2020 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference, which will be hosted as a free virtual eve...

The new Wisenet PoE extender cameras from Hanwha Techwin are designed to save integrators and end users time and money, when there is a requirement to install two cameras within 80 metres of each other. For retrofit applications where an additional camera is needed, system integrators need to simply substitute an existing Wisenet camera with a PoE Extender camera, and then re-install it at the new camera location, with both devices being able to share the same cable run. PoE Extender cameras...

Seek Thermal, a provider of affordable, high-performance thermal imaging products, announces the introduction of Seek ScanTM, a simple, low-cost thermal imaging system designed to automate body temperature screening using skin temperature as a proxy. Seek Scan is specifically designed and calibrated to deliver accurate skin temperature measurements while enabling social distancing protocols. In seconds, the system automatically detects a face, identifies the most reliable facial features for me...

Installation and use of CCTV Cameras for security & surveillance is a no-brainer. Cameras are considered a fundamental commodity for setting up any surveillance infrastructure, but at the same time, 24x7 monitoring of hundreds or thousands of video feeds by operators doesn’t serve the purpose of providing proactive surveillance and quick response to breaches. Software-based Video Content Analytics (VCA) provides a certain level of reprieve by raising real-time alerts for a few standar...

The Axis end-to-end concept is about tailoring a complete security solution to a business’s specific needs, all from Axis. AXIS Companion video management software (VMS) can be a key component in such a solution. Depending on the needs of the organisation, the solution will also include cameras and additional hardware such as door stations and network speakers. In addition to surveillance, analytic software can support a range of functions for improving operational efficiency and profitabi...

Platinum CCTV announces release of their newest version thermal body temperature sensing camera for installation into small and medium-sized businesses helping them scan for fevers in their employees and customers. The new PT-AS7213X-T1 Thermal IP camera includes the latest thermal imaging system which is designed to sense for accurate body temperatures to ±0.5°C. Scanning for fevers in individuals can help identify the initial symptoms of viruses in people before they have a chance...

Security & Safety Things GmbH (S&ST) is set to reshape innovation in video analytics and computer vision with the commercial availability of a number of new smart IP security cameras, from a variety of vendors, that leverage the Security & Safety Things open and secure IoT platform. This new generation of security cameras will operate using the free S&ST camera operating system, which enables the cameras to run multiple AI-enabled applications in parallel. The apps automate the...

Corsight AI Inc. announces the launch of global operations to provide autonomous AI software solutions for professional security and business intelligence applications. At the helm of the new venture are industry veterans Gadi Piran, Mulli Diamant and Yoav Millet, Founders and Executive Members previously from VMS provider OnSSI. Corsight offers advanced facial recognition solutions with autonomous AI technology built on neural network technology that emerged from research at the world renowned...

Interphone has teamed up with Dahua Technology, a global video surveillance specialist, to help private and public sector organisations create a safer in-building environment and experience as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. As an accredited Dahua Integrator Partner, Interphone will have access to the latest innovations in thermal access control, temperature monitoring, people counting and flow control, which will be used to develop epidemic safety protection solutions all types of premises....

Global security company Hanwha Techwin announces the launch of its new Wisenet P series AI cameras, beginning a new era of smarter video surveillance. With ‘AI technology’ establishing an indispensable role in the video surveillance industry, Hanwha Techwin presented its newest core lineup of state-of-the-art AI solutions including Wisenet P series AI cameras, which can be combined with Wisenet SSM and Wisenet Retail Insight v2.0, to complete the perfect security package. Reducing...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces an advanced and customisable integrated platform targeting retail and chain store environments. Supermicro’s new platform combines proven hardware/software configurations to support the demand for processing the quantities of data emanating from the growing deployment of IoT and other interrelated computing devices. Supermicro’s Intelligent Retail E...

For over 40 years, Videx has been supplying, installing, and maintaining properties all over the UK with fire and security products. They use only the best and most advanced solutions to ensure all of the clients’ premises are reliably secured 24/7. They work with a wide range of reputable security brands, and one they regularly partner with is Videx, an established manufacturer, and supplier of innovative access control systems. Door entry intercom Videx has been a specialist in design...

Swann, a globally renowned provider of do-it-yourself security solutions, has announced the release of the Swann Tracker security camera as well as the Swann Enforcer camera systems in 4K resolution, a perfect indoor and outdoor security solution for any home or business. The 1080p resolution Enforcer cameras are coming soon. Swann Tracker security camera The Swann Tracker security camera was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 earlier this year and was named a CES 2020...

Swann, a globally renowned company in do-it-yourself (DIY) security, has announced the UK release of their Swann Tracker Security Camera, as well as the Swann Enforcer Camera Systems, in both 4K and 1080p resolutions, to create a complete indoor and outdoor security solution for any home or business. Swann Tracker Security Camera The Swann Tracker Security Camera was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, earlier this year and was named a CES 2020 Innovation Award honouree...

Motorola Solutions, announces a number of additions to its video security and analytics portfolio. These security solutions are designed to support organisations as they explore options for moving staff safely back into their offices or facilities. The offerings focus on the key elements of safety and security around COVID-19, including prevention, protection and response. “Enterprise organisations are exploring the best way to return back to the workplace, where ensuring the safety and s...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, announces a new temperature screening integration with Milestone XProtect® versions 2020R1. Hikvision thermal cameras The plugin-based integration enables the XProtect Smart Client to display skin-surface temperatures in the live feed and during playback, and to receive elevated temperature alarms in the Smart Client Alarm Tab. With the new desktop notification feature in the 2020R1 release, operators get instant notifi...