Tag: VerkadaOne
Fortress America: School safety gets spotlight at debate, conferences
October 2, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — A few years ago, school safety might have seemed like a less important subject for candidates on the political trail, but as rising gun violence in the United States takes center stage, it’s become a topic of debate, including at an Oct. 1 vice-presidential debate.
In September, suspect 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly shot 11 people at Apalachee High School near Winder, Ga. Two students and two teachers were killed, while nine others were injured.
“I,...
Verkada: Better Together
September 25, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DENVER — VerkadaOne has followed up on its inaugural show in a big way, attracting 1,600 guests to the customer event and exceeding expectations.
Those customers gathered at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver to see what’s next for the physical security company and its suite of offerings. They wouldn’t be disappointed, either, as the company debuted its next generation of security cameras and access control systems, along with its AI-powered Alerts and a...
Next-gen products, services steal show at VerkadaOne
September 25, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DENVER—During its second annual customer conference, Verkada unveiled its next generation of cloud-based physical security solutions to a room full of people from security experts to installers on the front lines of access control.
VerkadaOne welcomed guests to Denver over three days to connect and learn about new solutions that the company says are empowering physical security leaders to be more proactive and efficient than ever.
“I think it’s safe to say at this point...
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 welcomes new marketing leadership, continues fueling rapid expansion
January 23, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif.—Verkada, a provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has announced new investments to continue growing its go-to-market function.
Richard Rogers joins Verkada to lead global demand gen & field marketing; Priyanka Srinivasan as head of product marketing; and Adee McAninch as head of global channel marketing.
With the arrival of new leaders in demand generation, field marketing, channel, and product marketing,...