Archive: November 2024
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Protect Alarms
November 20, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a specialist in security systems, fire detection, alarms and monitoring based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Pye-Barker said that it continues to invest in the Northeast and offers full fire code compliance and complete life safety services to commercial customers in eastern Pennsylvania.
Protect Alarms has been family-run since its founding in 1963 by Albert Taylor, Jr. and offers alarm services, tests and...
i-PRO’s new High Zoom Bullet camera offers ‘more intelligent vision,’ CPO says
November 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
TOKYO—i-PRO Chief Product Officer Gerard Figols describes the launch of the company’s new lineup of High Zoom Bullet cameras as an opportunity to “see where we were not able to see before.”
Figols unveiled the new line of advanced edge artificial intelligence (AI) cameras during the final day of i-PRO’s Global Press Summit in Tokyo, citing its ability to offer “a sharper, a more intelligent vision.”
“Why? Because we are expanding...
i-PRO CEO: ‘We have grown solidly’
November 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
FUKUOKA, Japan—In the five years since i-PRO split from Panasonic, CEO Masato Nakao’s company has established itself as a global manufacturer of nearly 300 cameras thanks to a commitment to change, collaboration and streamlined product development.
Nakao-san kicked off the recent Global Press Summit at the company’s Fukuoka headquarters by providing an overview of how i-PRO has evolved and continues to “grow solidly” as its own entity after breaking...
Around the world in seven days
November 19, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
After more than 14,000 miles in the air, three cities, three hotels, four train rides and four cab rides, I would say it was well worth the trip.
My first journey across the world to Japan was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a mixture of business and pleasure that made for a truly unforgettable week in the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
The reason for my trek across the International Date Line and all states, countries and bodies of water along the way was the inaugural Global Press...
ZeroEyes partners with RapidDeploy
November 19, 2024SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA and AUSTIN, Texas — ZeroEyes and RapidDeploy have announced a strategic industry partnership to optimize first responder awareness during gun-related incidents.
The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during gun-related incidents at K-12 schools.
RapidDeploy, a cloud-native solution provider for the public safety...
HiveWatch brings AI to security ops centers
November 19, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LOS ANGELES — Security operations center platform provider HiveWatch says its next generation AI Operator is a “labor of love” that took multiple years to build and involved gathering a huge amount of data from its customers.
“It’s been a labor of love, something that over the last few years, not just as we built the product but gathered a huge amount of data from our customers, (on) how GSOCs (Global Security Operations Centers ) work and function, what works...
i-PRO launches High Zoom Bullet camera
November 19, 2024SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO, a global provider of professional security and public safety solutions, has announced a new line of High Zoom Bullet cameras designed to deliver exceptional long-range coverage with advanced edge AI capabilities.
Equipped with powerful zoom and IR LED technologies, the new cameras offer unrivaled precision for long-distance monitoring across various environments, such as highways, parking lots, bridges, ports, and stadiums.
The new lineup includes 10x and 30x zoom options,...
Napco Access Pro launches MVP Access App
November 18, 2024SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Napco Access Pro has announced the availability of its MVP Access App on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The MVP Access App delivers a mobile-first experience for 24/7 security management, enabling users to lock down doors, adjust threat levels, and monitor real-time events from anywhere. The MVP Access platform integrates seamlessly with Continental Controllers, Alarm Lock Trilogy Networx smart locks, and video management systems. Its interface offers SMS...
Temple University deploys ZeroEyes
November 18, 2024SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA — ZeroEyes announced that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform will be deployed at Temple University to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence.
Temple is the first university within the Philadelphia tri-state area, including parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, to adopt an AI gun detection solution.
Located in North Philadelphia, Temple University holds the distinction of being ranked among the top 45 public schools...
AMAG adds Chris Meiter as VP, global business dev for video solutions
November 18, 2024SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif. — AMAG Technology has announced the appointment of Chris Meiter as its vice president of global business development for video solutions.
Meiter comes from Salient Systems, a decade-long strategic video partner of AMAG Technology. AMAG called Meiter’s appointment a strategic win for both it and Salient Systems, offering enhanced opportunities for collaboration and product evolution that will directly benefit integrator and end-user customers.
“We are thrilled...