Tag: security camera
Verkada recognizes its inaugural ‘Safety Champions’
September 24, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. and DENVER — During the VerkadaOne conference, the cloud-based security camera and systems provider recognized Lieutenant Ben Jones (Winston-Salem Police Department), Steve Camsey (The Salvation Army), and Jamie Lewsadder (La Cañada School District) as its inaugural Safety Champion Award winners.
The winners were recognized by a gathering of more than 1,600 security and IT leaders at the event for their impact in communities across the country and work to keep people...
Elder sibling, or lord of the Ring Cameras
September 16, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
If you’re reading this, I’m either just hitting the road or on my way back from VerkadaOne, a nice little preview of some security market tech before the larger show of GSX next week.
I am interested in seeing the new products on offer too. If nothing else AI has made for a lot of interesting innovation in the security camera market as competitors scramble to have their seat at the table. Or maybe it will be more like the last one seated at a cakewalk? If you listen to Oracle co-founder...
Verkada reaches settlement with FTC
September 3, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) resolving an investigation into a data security incident in March 2021 and, separately, marketing practices from 2019-21.
“We do not agree with the FTC's allegations, but we have accepted the terms of this settlement so that we can move forward with our mission and focus on protecting people and places in a privacy-sensitive way,” the company said in an online statement.
Data...
Interface unveils AI-powered video analytics solution in partnership with Wobot
June 26, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS — Interface Systems announced their partnership with Wobot for the launch of its AI-powered video analytics solution designed specifically for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and retail industries.
The solution utilizes existing security camera infrastructure to deliver real-time insights that enable customers to streamline operations and protect assets.
Interface revealed that the partnership with Wobot enables them to offer QSRs and retailers a simpler way to make data-driven...
i-PRO introduces 7-year camera warranty
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – i-PRO Americas announced the i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty on its full line of cameras.
In a release i-PRO said that they’re the only security camera manufacturer to offer a standard 7-year warranty across their entire line of surveillance cameras. The i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty exceeds the i-PRO existing warranty by two years.
i-PRO Americas President Bill Brennan said, “The i-PRO Endurance warranty underscores our confidence in...
SimpliSafe launches 24/7 live guard protection feature
June 27, 2023SSN Staff
BOSTON – Smart home security system company SimpliSafe has announced the release of its 24/7 live guard protection service, enabled by the company's new Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera.
The camera uses the service to provide voiced intervention, allowing agents to help prevent crime in real time and speak to intruders during incidents. SimpliSafe describes the service as an evolution from passively connecting first responders to emergencies to proactively intervening.
"Police...
Hikvision greets strong Q1 demands with new product releases
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Manufacturer and security product supplier Hikvision is christening the first quarter of 2023 with a lineup of new products.
The 13 additions to Hikvision’s available emerging security technologies have all been developed to meet, “…the market’s demand for security products that deliver high-performance, reliable operation, and extreme value,” the company stated in a release.
“We are very pleased to see the demands of our...
Ring seemingly hit by ransomware group
March 14, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Ransomware gang ALPHV has claimed to have breached Ring LLC and is threatening the release of its data.
News began making the rounds on March 13 that the video doorbell and security camera company had been breached by the group who left the message, “There’s always the option to let us leak your data.” In response Ring has denied the breach to various news outlets, stating instead the victim was a third-party vendor, however reporting by Joseph...
SimpliSafe beta tests new program with 24/7 live guard protection
February 2, 2023SSN Staff
BOSTON – SimpliSafe has announced that a select number of its qualifying customers are eligible to participate in a beta test of its 24/7 live guard feature.
24/7 live guard protection is described as a revolutionary professional monitoring innovation that allows monitoring agents to help prevent crime in real time, by allowing them to see and speak to intruders during an alarm event according to the company. The feature is possible thanks to the SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security...
Klamath Falls City Schools adopt ZeroEyes A.I.-based gun detection platform
January 26, 2023SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA – ZeroEyes, the creator of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Designation, has announced that its platform is being introduced to the Klamath Falls City School district in Oregon to provide proactive protection.
The district is utilizing the solution against potential gun violence by layering it on top of the schools existing security camera system. There it can identify...