Tag: Video Surveillance
Analysts recognize Genetec’s leadership in VMS
October 10, 2024SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced its recognition as the world leader in video management software (VMS) by industry analysts Omdia and Novaira Insights.
According to Omdia’s 2024 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec has retained its #1 global position in the VMS market while also ranking #1 globally in the combined Video Management...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Altronics
September 20, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Altronics Security Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in security alarms, video surveillance and access control.
On Pye-Barker's team, Philip Gardner, VP of Business Development, coordinated the transaction. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented Pye-Barker.
Altronics said it will work with Pye-Barker's established fire protection and security teams in the region to provide localized service that supports...
AlarMax partners with Hanwha Vision on distribution
July 1, 2024SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH — AlarMax, a national distributor of security, fire, AV and low-voltage products, announced its distribution partnership with Hanwha Vision, a global provider of intelligent video surveillance systems.
Owing to the partnership, AlarMax dealers nationwide can now choose from Hanwha's portfolio of surveillance systems and vision solutions, including IP-based cameras and recorders, the WAVE video management system (VMS), AI-driven analytics software, storage devices and business...
Milestone Systems and Arcules to reunite in merger
June 27, 2024SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and IRVINE, Calif. — Global video technology company Milestone Systems has announced that it will merge with cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider Arcules, effective July 1, 2024.
Based in Irvine, California, Arcules was spun out from Milestone in 2017. Now, following that split from each other, the companies say that the merger brings together Milestone and Arcules' capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics and video surveillance...
Axis Communications celebrates 40th anniversary
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. —Axis Communications, a provider of IoT, cloud and AI in video surveillance, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Originally founded in 1984, over the past four decades Axis has introduced a number of innovations beginning with the world's first network camera in 1996, which spawned an industry and triggered the shift from analog to IP-based video surveillance.
According to Axis it has since launched many other “world’s firsts” including the first...
ONVIF launches new working groups for cloud, metadata and audio
June 20, 2024SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing the formation of three new working groups that are tackling standardization work in cloud connectivity, audio and advanced metadata.
The creation of the new working groups, which are made up of volunteers from ONVIF member companies, is in response to the growing prevalence of cloud solutions and the use of metadata for analytics in the physical security and video surveillance markets.
“The...
Omnilert integrates AI Visual Gun Detection tech with Hanwha Wisenet WAVE VMS
June 18, 2024SSN Staff
LEESBURG, Va. — Omnilert announced that it has integrated Omnilert Gun Detect with the Hanwha Vision Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS) to provide a complete solution for gun violence and active shooters.
Wisenet WAVE VMS is a software platform for IP video surveillance applications that detects, streams, records, and analyzes live video from connected IP cameras and networked video sources. By integrating with Omnilert Gun Detect, the Wisenet WAVE platform now has the ability...
DMP adds Heckert, Montoya to sales team
June 17, 2024SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — DMP has added two new sales professionals to its roster with the addition of Brad Heckert as the director of sales, West, and Jeff Montoya as the regional sales manager for X1 West.
Heckert joins DMP as part of a new sales management initiative that restructured territories to elevate the personalized service to dealers. He has over 20 years of experience in the security industry in numerous roles, from installer technician to service and sales management. Heckert has...
Pye-Barker acquires security integrator Vermillion Systems
May 23, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has revealed it will now operate in Central Indiana after acquiring fast-growing security systems integrator Vermillion Systems.
Pye-Barker said it remains steadfast in its commitment to provide full-service life safety offerings to better protect communities throughout the United States.
Founded in 1999 by David Vermillion, Vermillion Systems is headquartered in Walkerton, Indiana, outside of South Bend and provides fire alarm monitoring, video surveillance,...
Pye-Barker acquires Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm Company
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is expanding in South Carolina with the acquisition of 99-year-old security solutions provider Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co.
The companies noted that they are excited to provide expanded services to existing customers through the partnership.
Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co., headquartered in Belton, South Carolina, provides burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, video surveillance and alarm monitoring services throughout Upstate South Carolina....