Tag: monitoring
Hakimo secures $10.5M in funding, launches AI Operator
March 27, 2025SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Eying surging crime rates, security staffing shortages, and false alarms, Hakimo has announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator.
AI Operator is an autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional.
The Series A funding round was led by Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital with participation from RXR Arden Digital Ventures and...
Alcea revealing infrastructure solutions at ISC West
March 13, 2025SSN Staff
PLANO, Texas — ALCEA has promised a new cutting-edge solution designed to protect critical infrastructure when ISC West convenes March 31-April 4 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
“The evolving landscape of threats to critical infrastructure, especially to the power grid here in the United States, underscores the importance of employing robust security solutions and complying with NERC CIP standards. These standards provide a structured framework to safeguard the Bulk Electric System...
Vail’s neighborhood taps Comcast for cameras
March 7, 2025SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast Smart Solutions announced that it was selected by Triumph Development to provide monitoring solutions for their new community in Vail, Colorado.
Comcast Smart Solutions said it will help Timber Ridge Village implement state-of-the-art smart cameras and AI-powered video analytics, across the upcoming seven-building community.
More than 80 smart video cameras are anticipated to be installed throughout the new Timber Ridge Village Neighborhood Apartments. The multifamily...
WHIRC celebrates 32 years of UL certification
February 12, 2025SSN Staff
ROCKFORD, Minn. — WH International Response Center (WHIRC), a provider of technology and monitoring solutions, has announced that its alarm monitoring center has successfully achieved UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for the 32nd consecutive year.
This milestone, WHIRC said, underscores its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance in security monitoring.
UL certification is a globally recognized mark of excellence that signifies...
SecurityBridge concludes 2024 with exponential growth
January 30, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK — SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, concluded 2024 with 80% growth YoY and several achievements.
The growth for the company can be attributed to its license revenue, which SecurityBridge said underscores its rapid expansion in the year.
SecurityBridge secured over 5,000 SAP Production systems, addressing vulnerabilities and reinforcing organizations' digital defenses globally. The company disclosed 11 SAP standard vulnerabilities through its platform....
Securing tomorrow: Experts examine AI, video analytics trends for 2025
January 8, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — With developing technologies changing the shape of monitoring services, a panel of experts discussed the past and future of video analytics during a recent Security Insights webcast hosted by Security Systems News.
But before you can move forward, it’s important to look back, as moderator and SSN Editor Cory Harris encouraged a panel of experts to share their highlights in 2024.
“A lot of things have happened over the year, and it’s...
Interface Systems offers predictions for 2025
January 7, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS — Interface Systems has identified key security and technology trends that it believes will shape retail and restaurant security in the coming year and its shared them in the form of 2025 predictions.
Interface said that it sees a convergence of AI, advanced video analytics, and smarter monitoring solutions driving more proactive and efficient business security systems in the future.
“As threats continue to evolve, we anticipate that innovation in AI, video analytics,...
Interface deploys Virtual Security Guard for fast-food chain
December 16, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS — Interface Systems has announced the successful deployment of its Virtual Security Guard solution for the Madan-Russo Organization, a family-owned owner-operator of a global fast-food chain in northern New Jersey.
The deployment has reportedly improved safety and reduced security costs by up to $12,000 monthly at one of its most at-risk locations.
For nearly 50 years, the Madan-Russo Organization has faced persistent security challenges, including loitering, drug-related activity,...
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...
Vivint celebrates 25 years
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
PROVO, Utah — Residential security and smart home services provider, Vivint, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Vivint pointed to the past quarter century, where the company said it has led home security innovation, efficiency, safety and defining what it means to have a smart home.
Vivint’s suite of smart home and security products includes a variety of home security cameras, doorbell cameras, sensors, smart locks and keypads in addition to their offered services. Vivint offers...