Monitoring
Axis launches Axis Cloud Connect, Camera Station VMS at ISC West
April 16, 2024SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications introduced Axis Cloud Connect, an open cloud-based platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible, and scalable security solutions, as well as its new Camera Station VMS at ISC West 2024.
With two decades of experience in cloud connectivity and over a million cloud-connected Axis cameras in use today, Axis Cloud Connect is created to work together with Axis devices to enable a range of managed services that support system...
LVT combines integration, new cameras to go distance
April 10, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — LiveView Technologies (LVT), a provider of customizable mobile surveillance solutions, says an integration with Immix and the launch of two new cameras further empower security leaders to monitor and protect a range of environments.
According to LVT, more than 94% of Fortune 100 retailers use the company’s advanced mobile surveillance units and security solutions.
"LVT’s new cameras give our customers greater control in distinct...
AI weapons detection technology included in NYC pilot program
April 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Evolv Technology’s AI system will be used as part of a new pilot program by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to detect weapons carried by travelers into the Metropolitan Transit Authority's (MTA) subway system.
According to a release by the Office of the Mayor of New York City, the NYPD seized 1,515 weapons in the subway system in 2023, compared to 947 weapons the previous year – a nearly 60% increase.
“The NYPD contacted Evolv to...
HiveWatch partners with Verkada to offer integration of hardware and software
April 5, 2024SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES – Physical security software company HiveWatch has announced it has integrated its HiveWatch Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operating System (OS) with Verkada’s access control and video security solutions.
According to a release from the companies, this partnership allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch GSOC OS to bring together the disparate...
Identiv selling physical security business to Vitaprotech for $145 million
April 5, 2024SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif.—Global digital security and identification provider Identiv has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets to security solutions provider Vitaprotech for $145 million.
Identiv noted that the proceeds from the sale will significantly strengthen its financial position, generating capital to fund future organic and inorganic growth of its specialty IoT solutions business.
Aligned...
Lumana launches new AI video surveillance system
April 4, 2024SSN Staff
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Lumana has launched its next-generation video security platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed hybrid cloud architecture.
Lumana said that its technology empowers organizations to enhance security and safety measures, boost operational efficiency and streamline incident response. The platform can analyze millions of hours of video in real-time across disparate locations, and Lumana optimizes its proprietary AI models based on captured video.
“Visual...
Milestone announces fourth straight year of record-high net revenues
April 4, 2024SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Milestone Systems has announced record-high net revenues for a fourth straight year, as its newly released annual report detailed net revenues of 1.69 billion DKK (approx. $244.9 million) in 2023.
The video technology company celebrated 25 years in business in February 2023. During its anniversary year, Milestone made significant strides in delivering on its growth strategy, particularly in key industries such as healthcare and hospitality.
“As we reflect on...
Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing offers 'eyes on scene’ to first responders
April 3, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing, a technology that gives Emergency Communication Centers instant access to security cameras during an emergency and delivers critical incident information to first responders, through a partnership with RapidSOS.
RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that directly and securely links life-saving data from more than 540 million connected devices, apps and sensors to more than 16,000 911 and field responder...
California governor announces contract to install 480 new cameras in Oakland
March 31, 2024SSN Staff
OAKLAND, Calif. – As part of several investments being made into public safety, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a contract with Flock Safety to install a network of approximately 480 high-tech cameras in the City of Oakland and on state freeways in the East Bay.
In materials released to the public the governors office revealed that the camera network will use a patented technology that allows law enforcement agencies to identify vehicle attributes beyond license plate...
Shooter Detection Systems showcasing developments at ISC West 2024
March 29, 2024SSN Staff
ROWLEY, Mass. – Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and provider of gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in its “Active Shooter Intelligence” at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 10-12, 2024.
Attendees visiting SDS booth #23045 can learn more about new developments in gunshot detection, including, they said, an introduction to the market’s only platform offering video, access control, shot detection, and remote monitoring...