Monitoring
Milestone’s Project Hafnia comes to Genoa
June 11, 2025SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — After launching in the USA, Milestone System's Project Hafnia is now engaged in Europe with the city of Genoa, Italy with the aim to develop AI-driven solutions to enhance traffic management systems and create smarter cities.
Project Hafnia uses regulation compliant video data trained with NVIDIA’s NeMo Curator on NVIDIA DGX Cloud. Milestone is one of the early adopters of the newly announced NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Smart City AI, a reference framework...
Drone executive orders ‘an important step to increase homeland security,’ expert says
June 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pair of executive orders issued by the White House on June 6 purport to “Restore American airspace sovereignty” and “Unleash American drone dominance.”
The orders direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to, among other things, “expand drone operations by enabling routine ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ drone operations for commercial and public safety missions, and to accelerate the development, testing, and scaling...
Milestone Systems releases updates for XProtect, BriefCam, and Arcules
June 10, 2025SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Milestone Systems announced updates across its complete security technology portfolio with releases for XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud video security.
Milestone said the updates demonstrate its commitment to providing integrated security solutions that address the full spectrum of modern security challenges, from on-premises operations to cloud-based deployments and advanced analytics with security teams benefiting...
Flock Safety defends local control as ICE reportedly uses ALPR data without direct agreement
June 4, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DANVILLE, Ill. — Flock Safety, a provider of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, is under scrutiny after a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has accessed its surveillance network through local law enforcement agencies.
According to documents obtained by 404 Media, law enforcement agencies across the country have used Flock Safety’s ALPR system to conduct immigration-related searches, citing reasons...
Hanwha Vision holds pricing steady amid tariff volatility
June 3, 2025SSN Staff
TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Vision has confirmed that it will not raise prices on its surveillance technologies despite rising tariffs and market disruptions.
The company stated that it will absorb any additional costs created by tariffs on components integral for manufacturing surveillance cameras and devices, adding that supporting dealers and end users is the highest priority, especially in the face of uncertain economic and market conditions.
“Our partners need support, not surprises,”...
Deep Sentinel secures $15 million in Series B funding
June 3, 2025SSN Staff
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Deep Sentinel, a provider of proactive AI-powered security, announced it has raised an oversubscribed $15 million in Series B funding led by Egis Capital Partners.
The round also received continued support from existing backers such as Intel Capital, Shasta Ventures, UP2398, and Slow Launch Fund.
The latest investment will support Deep Sentinel’s rapid expansion, continued development of its proprietary AI models and scaling of its Bring Your Own Camera...
Zscaler to acquire MDR provider Red Canary
May 28, 2025SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cloud security provider Zscaler has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Red Canary, a recognized leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR).
With over 10 years of expertise in security operations (SecOps), Red Canary has enabled its extensive customer base to investigate threats up to 10 times faster with 99.6% accuracy, while streamlining workflows through automated remediation. Combined with Zscaler’s data and global intelligence...
TMA CEO Celia T. Besore announces retirement
May 27, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The board of directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Celia T. Besore, MBA, FASAE, CAE. Her final day at TMA is Friday, July 18.
Besore has served in successive positions during her tenure with the organization, which spans over 19 years of service.
“With Celia’s guidance, TMA has experienced consistent growth in membership and influence in our industry. We’ve celebrated marked advancements...
Enhancing Campus Safety with Intelligent Threat Detection
May 21, 2025Gina Sansivero, VP, Marketing & Corporate Communications, AtlasIED
PHOENIX — In the ever-evolving landscape of school safety, ensuring the security and well-being of students, staff, and visitors has become a critical priority.
As incidents of violence, bullying, and other threats continue to make headlines, schools are investing in advanced safety technologies. AI-powered risk mitigation and threat detection technologies are becoming increasingly important components of a comprehensive school safety strategy.
These platforms don't just identify...
Hanwha Vision releases OnCloud VMS
May 19, 2025SSN Staff
TEANECK, N.J. – Hanwha Vision has announced the release of OnCloud, a direct-to-cloud Video Management Software as a Service (VSaaS) platform.
Hanwha states that OnCloud’s design simplifies the cloud-based user experience by combining scalability and speed with the benefits of edge-based recording and AI analytics. OnCloud’s non-proprietary, hardware-agnostic architecture can integrate with existing infrastructures, giving customers the additional flexibility to use any device...