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Rekor Systems, Inc., a NASDAQ company focused on bringing smarter, faster, cost-competitive solutions to the worlds of public safety and customer experience, announced the launch of its vehicle recognition software donation program to provide eligible municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and educational facilities with free access to its Watchman vehicle recognition software. Rekor has already received applications from organisations across 31 states to provide vehicle recognition solutions...

On December 26th, DNAKE was honoured with the title of “Grade A Supplier of Dynasty Property for Year 2019” in “The Supplier's Return Banquet of Dynasty Property,” which was held in Xiamen. DNAKE's general manager Mr. Miao Guodong and office manager Mr. Chen Longzhou attended the meeting. DNAKE was the only enterprise that won the award of video intercom products.  Four-year cooperation DNAKE started to establish strategic cooperation with Dynasty Property in 2015...

Outdated camera firmware and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cyber security defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence, as many as 68.4%¬—or almost 7 out of 10&md...

A “safe city” focuses on the protection of people, property, and assets, utilising technologies such as video surveillance, intrusion detection analytics, and video management software. A “smart city” leverages real-time intelligence, communication, and cross departmental collaboration to address security concerns, as well as operational inefficiencies that enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Smart Cities In order to address today’s foremost securit...

Vectra announced that its award-winning cybersecurity platform integrates AI-driven attacker detections, threat hunting, and incident investigations with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Ingress Routing. The Vectra platform is now available in the AWS Marketplace. “As enterprises move their high-value data and services to the cloud, it’s imperative to reduce cyber-risks that can take down businesses,” said Gokul Rajagopalan, director of product management at Vectra. &ld...

Axis Communications launches a new generation of AXIS M11 network cameras series. Available as both indoor and outdoor models, they offer HDTV 720p/2 MP/5 MP resolution at 30 fps and include all the standard Axis features at an affordable price. Based on the newest generation of Axis chip, these compact cameras feature Axis Lightfinder for true colours in low-light and Axis Forensic WDR for clear video when there’s both dark and light areas in the scene. Enhanced security functionality...

The fully-featured video management software for Axis network video products, AXIS Camera Station, has been updated with a new feature that allows users to generate incident reports with just a few clicks and export authentic footage to third parties. Footage authenticity and operator experience are both key when exporting surveillance video. The AXIS Camera Station video management software (VMS) now comes with a new feature enabling easy and secure incident reporting. Restricted network loca...

Konica Minolta is making the next big advance in intelligent video technology by launching the MOBOTIX 7 smart solution platform and the M73 IoT camera that uses it. The latest generation of MOBOTIX video cameras offers a whole new set of functions plus application solutions based on deep learning, opening up new possibilities far beyond traditional video security. The M73 comes with more than 15 apps integrated into its camera software, which can be used to optimise business processes in pract...

Over Labour Day weekend 2019, Category 5 Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas head on, devastating the islands and destroying homes, infrastructure, communications and power. Anixter’s customers -LLA, Cable Bahamas and BTC - who supply voice, video, data and wireless services to the Bahamas, reached out to Anixter for help in supporting relief efforts for their employees and customers, while helping them get the islands’ communications infrastructure back up and running quickly. The Ani...

Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative video security products and solutions, has been awarded the Innovative Achievement Award for its Thermal & Optical Network Turret Camera at the 2019 Detektor International Awards in Sweden. The prize is in the category Alarm & Detection. Of the Hikvision camera, the jury said, “Through a combination of smart analytics, thermal and optical technologies, Hikvision succeeds in offering an impressive solution for early detection and...

Videotec announces that the new ULISSE EVO PTZ range will integrate the high-sensitivity SONY FCB-EV7520 camera. This camera will provide a new level of high performance and exceptional image quality for the external surveillance of airports, critical infrastructures, and traffic. The new ULISSE EVO with the SONY FCB-EV7520 camera has a 30x optical zoom and a 1/2.8” Exmor RTM CMOS sensor with Full HD 1080/60p resolution that produces the highest image quality, even when surveilling moving...

Following the general availability of Vaion vcore at the start of November, the company and Malcolm Walters launched a series of product announcements as Vaion continues to enhance the solutions portfolio with more smart features to make security operations proactive, intuitive, and significantly more accurate than before. The highlight of the vcore software release 1.1 consists of the ability to track vehicles in the field of view of one’s cameras using Map view with Smart Presence™...

At the Axis Partner Day in Munich, Germany, on October 16 2019, partners from the Axis network participated in a charity campaign to support charitable projects. Social responsibility is an integral part of the corporate philosophy that Axis adopts and the company follows a high ethical standard, to achieve a long-term beneficial impact on its own employees, shareholders, suppliers, customers, the public and partners. As an important part of its efforts, Axis supports charitable causes, project...

Hanwha Techwin is now able to offer an even greater choice of cameras following on from the announcement that it has introduced three new ‘affordable’ Wisenet QVGA resolution thermal models. Unlike traditional cameras which rely on light to see images, thermal cameras pick up heat signatures of objects and are unaffected by extreme conditions, such as complete darkness, harsh weather, bright lights, fog and smoke. They also offer an effective solution for applications where there ar...

CPSE - China Public Security Expo (Shenzhen), with the largest exhibition area and a number of exhibitors, has become one of the most influential security events in the world. DNAKE, as the pioneering SIP intercom and Android solution provider, participated in the exhibition and showcased the whole industry chain. Four major themes The exhibits contained four major themes, including video intercom, smart home, fresh air ventilation, and intelligent transportation. Various forms of exhibition,...

AMAG Technology, a provider of unified solutions that help organisations mitigate risk, releases Symmetry Control Room V4.5. Symmetry Control Room V4.5 is an open architecture command and control platform that unifies security. It brings together multiple, disparate systems into a single, personalised user interface which improves response time and security management. “The newest version of Symmetry Control Room offers many feature enhancements to simplify the security process while deli...

MOBOTIX, the manufacturer of premium-quality and secure IP video systems, will showcase its latest advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) video surveillance technology at ISC East from November 20-21, at the Javits Center in New York (Booth #760). Furthering its mission to go ‘Beyond Human Vision,’ MOBOTIX will be showcasing the new MOBOTIX 7 Platform and the award-winning M73 camera that uses it, along with the company’s flagship Mx6 IoT series and MOVE line. Artificial in...

Redvision’s all-new, analogue X-SERIES, rugged dome uses Sony’s next-generation, 2MP, STARVIS sensor. It directly replaces the previous RVX30 analogue model and will be available to order under the same model number from November. “Many security-integrators consider Redvision’s X-SERIES™ to be the industry benchmark, rugged dome camera,” explained Paul Hucker, Director of Redvision. “With several analogue components being phased out by suppliers, we wer...

On October 16, Axis Communications hosted its Partner Day in Munich, Germany. At the event, Axis CEO Ray Mauritsson shared exciting insights around the diverse corporate world, as well as a strategic outlook to the future. Additionally, the event played host to the Axis Partner Awards 2019, which included the first-time "Woman in Security" award, for exceptionally dedicated women in the security industry. For many years, the Axis Communications Partner Program has been providing one of the larg...

Geutebrück is well positioned for the industry 4.0. The family-owned company has expanded its portfolio within a short time, from being a pure CCTV supplier of products for distributors and installers to a provider of software-based all-round solutions for safety and process optimisation, including for end customers. Part of this were not only comprehensive technical developments or a significantly higher range of services, but also organisational reorganisation, such as the Business and De...

Arcules, the innovator of integrated cloud-based video and access control services, announces a partnership with Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) to provide its Integrated Video Surveillance Service to modern enterprises. The collaboration is intended to be global, starting across North America. The partnership between Arcules and Siemens demonstrates the increasing importance of cloud-based security solutions, which have recently experienced tremendous growth. By offering the Arcules Service,...

Ava Security (Vaion) is proud to announce the general availability of its innovative Vaion vcore video management system at the upcoming ISC East 2019 event in New York City, New York, USA. Designed with scalability in mind, Vaion vcore is a proactive solution that allows threats to be detected and addressed as incidents unfold. This is made possible through the use of a new neural network that mimics the human brain’s ability to recognise patterns and categorise images. Vaion vcore with...

Axis Communications announces the launch of a parking violation solution to detect unauthorised or illegal parking on cities streets or private parking facilities. This high-scalable and affordable solution can be set up to cover a full avenue using multiple cameras to cover individual traffic lanes for distances up to 100m (109 yards) each. Automatically detecting violations AXIS Parking Violation Detection can automatically detect parking violations and sends an alert anytime a potential vio...

When exporting video, users may need to mask some objects to comply with privacy regulations. Video redaction, a new function in AXIS Camera Station, allows them to do just that – in a simple and intuitive way. Privacy protection Public awareness of privacy has recently been on the rise. Personal data protection legislation such as GDPR in Europe and FISMA in the US calls for companies to adapt many business operations, and video surveillance makes no exception. AXIS Camera Station vide...

A new portal on axis.com brings together information associated with the AXIS Camera Station end-to-end video surveillance solution such as handy how-to guides and the latest news. Users of the AXIS Camera Station video management software can now access all they need to know about the software in one single spot on axis.com. Within AXIS Camera Station help centre, they can filter the information for specific operator or system integrator needs, browse for Axis product information and get updat...

MOBOTIX is making the next big advance in intelligent video technology, furthering its mission statement of going ‘Beyond Human Vision’. By launching its new MOBOTIX 7 open solution platform and the M73 high-end camera that uses it, the company is once again cementing its position as a pioneer in this technology. Supported by artificial intelligence and application solutions based on deep learning, the new generation of video cameras not only enables an unlimited set of functions; i...

It’s now easier than ever to find the right components for the job. With Axis Communications’ tool pages, users can get a significantly improved experience that makes it simpler for them to save time and to find the right parts and cameras from the start. Axis online tools Axis online tools offer a palette of opportunities for integrators and other stakeholders to find the right components, and making the most of them, when designing surveillance systems. The tools help to save tim...

For retailers in city or town centres, storefront vandalism and break-ins will affect the bottom line negatively. Integrating network audio in their IP camera surveillance systems is an effective way to protect property and also to improve staff security. Protecting UK high streets The high streets of Great Britain have seen their status as the main arteries of towns and cities dwindle, since hitting ‘peak High Street’ in 19th-century Victorian England. Even so, they remain essenti...

IP 3000i cameras offer something that the market has never seen before in such competitively-priced cameras; built-in Essential Video Analytics as standard. It opens up new possibilities for IoT applications and smart data capture that help to improve security and even go beyond it with video analytics features such as detecting blocked emergency exits or queue notification. Smart solutions that until now, have not been available to customers looking for a cost-effective video surveillance solu...

Formed in 2006, by a former US Air Force pilot, a US Secret Service agent and IT professionals, Stone Security of Salt Lake City, Utah, has an impeccable pedigree when it comes to providing modern security solutions. Stone Security offers solutions on video surveillance and access control, along with intrusion detection, and targets all kinds of businesses and organisations. Security systems installation The company also designs the security systems and does installations, and performs servic...