Tag: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Flock Safety launches sideshow detection technology
October 25, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Flock Safety has announced the launch of what it’s calling a first-of-its-kind sideshow detection technology.
The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered technology, integrated into Flock Safety’s Raven audio detection system, is immediately available to all of Flock’s customers who deploy Raven. The new technology enables law enforcement agencies to receive real-time alerts, respond to illegal sideshows in real-time, and connect to the...
Securitas launches 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report
October 8, 2024SSN Staff
UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Securitas Technology has announced the release of its 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report, now in its seventh year.
Securitas said that the report is full of data-driven insights designed to help organizations around the world learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology.
"Innovation isn't just about adopting the latest technology — it's about harnessing that technology to create smarter, safer, and more...
Residential security market growth to be driven by AI, crime rate
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK —The interactive residential security market size in the U.S. is estimated to grow by $2.96 billion from 2024-2028, according to market research company Technavio.
The market research company estimates that residential security will grow at a CAGR of 10.26% during the forecast period, with rising crime rates across the U.S. is driving market growth and a trend towards increasing focus of vendors on new product launches.
Technavio writes that the interactive residential security...
RAD Residential unveils RADCam
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX) has announced the launch of RADCam, a residential security product from its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices Residential (RAD-R).
RADCam is described by AITX as the world’s first AI-powered, purpose-built ’Talking Security Camera’. It offers all the features of traditional residential security cameras: monitoring, detecting, and recording activity — while adding new layers of security and concierge...
Commend’s Ivy offers new captions function
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine — Ivy, Commend's conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems, has introduced a new feature, Ivy Captions, that simplifies dialogue by transcribing spoken content on-screen.
Launched in 2023, Commend describes Ivy as the world's first conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems based on artificial intelligence (AI). It supports control center staff by automatically answering frequently asked questions, such as directions or train schedule information....
Companies sign EU AI Pact
September 27, 2024SSN Staff
BRUSSELS — The European Commission has announced that over one hundred companies have become the initial signatories of the EU artificial intelligence (AI) Pact.
Those first signatories include many multinational companies and European SMEs including a number connected with the security industry like Milestone Systems, Securitas, Verisure, and Cisco.
“We need rules to ensure AI is being developed to serve humanity,” said Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems earlier...
i-PRO establishes framework for AI Governance
September 10, 2024SSN Staff
TOKYO — i-PRO Co., Ltd. has addressed the growing interest in the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by announcing its establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework.
This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilization of AI technologies. Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company took further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee in June 2024. The committee is tasked with overseeing...
CTA pilots ZeroEyes’ gun detection technology
August 29, 2024SSN Staff
CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced the pilot implementation of ZeroEyes’ proactive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based gun detection technology.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our riders and employees is our number one priority at the CTA, and this pilot allows us to explore how new technology may be able to support these efforts and further enhance already successful and effective technologies currently in place,” said CTA President Dorval...
Hanwha opens Innovation and Technology Center in Irvine
August 7, 2024SSN Staff
TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Vision revealed that it has opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif.
The new 5,200-sq.-ft center is Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States and presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training center, and presentation areas.
Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company...
Three questions with Brinks Home
July 24, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — In light of surprising burglary statistics, Veronica Moturi of Brinks Home discusses the latest in residential security systems, including the evolution into home automation, the leverage of AI and more.
In the United States, as many as 3,062 burglaries occur every day, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program; however, only 25% of Americans have a home security system, according to SafeWise.
We took some of our pressing...