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COLUMBUS, Ga. — Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery has deployed ZeroEyes ‘ artificial intelligence-based gun detection video analytics platform to protect patients and staff against gun-related violence. This marks the first private healthcare practice to adopt ZeroEyes’ proactive security technology, the company says. With the rise of gun-related workplace violence in the United States, healthcare facilities face growing security challenges. While they must remain accessible to visitors and new patients, this open-door policy increases the risk of violence. Lane Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery is “proactively addressing these threats by enhancing its security systems with ZeroEyes.” By adopting the technology, the practice “ensures preparedness for active shooter scenarios, providing an additional layer of protection while maintaining a welcoming environment.” Why Lane Dermatology Chose ZeroEyes “Having a background in counterterrorism and disaster medicine, alo...

DENVER – The conversation about how integrators can bring security and AV under one roof continued at Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 , co-located with CEDIA Expo 2024, during a panel discussion led by Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security for Emerald. During the session, Lionel Felix, founder and chief revenue officer of 2023 CI Integrator of the Year Felix Media Solutions , and Josh Cummings, executive vice president of technology at Paladin Technologies, shared their thoughts on various considerations integrators need to weigh when implementing security solutions as part of the overall service offerings. The panelists also discussed if security divisions and AV divisions should be separate or a combined entity, along with the role of IoT, recurring revenue opportunities and how to embrace the challenges that both sides present. Convergence of Security and Commercial AV According to Felix, when it comes to bringing in a security integration competency, AV integrato...

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the realm of video surveillance software, turning what was once a live monitoring or post-event forensics tool into a predictive business enabler. Related: Artificial Intelligence Tops List of Policy Priorities at 2024 Security Hill Day Whereas, in the past, organizations would need to manually analyze footage to identify trends, today data dashboards are available that provide up-to-the-minute updates on things like building occupancy and traffic volume. However, what often gets lost in the conversation around the continued innovations that AI is bringing to the market is consideration of the hardware devices that are needed to make the most out of these software advances. Despite the proliferation of surveillance cameras with embedded processors that offer the promise of running analytics at the edge, the fact is many of these devices can only run simple analytics, such as motion detection, as they lack the proce...

HOUSTON – Security and public safety solutions provider i-PRO Americas Inc. , today announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP #2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. Related: i-PRO Enacts Global Standards to Ensure Responsible AI Development and Compliance This contract “provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services,” according to the announcement. This competitively bid contract allows government entities, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, fire and rescue services, public utilities, mass transit authorities, and non-profit organizations in all 50 states to acquire mission-critical security equipment through i-PRO’s authorized resellers and distribution partners. This streamlined approach “eliminates the need for additional RFPs, thereby accelerating the procurement process and ensuring agencies can equip themselves more efficiently to r...

ORLANDO—IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, recently participated in the GSX 2024 show with a strong presence. At the annual security trade show the company exhibited in booth #1917 where attendees saw its lineup of advanced surveillance solutions, including the scalable IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) VMS and a wide range of AI-powered, NDAA-compliant video surveillance technologies. Designed to excel across key sectors such as banking, retail, education, critical infrastructure, these solutions highlight IDIS Americas ‘ commitment to delivering superior security performance. “IDIS Americas is dedicated to our delivering innovative and reliable surveillance solutions that empower our customers to protect their assets and safeguard their operations,” says Scott Switzer, president and CEO at IDIS Americas . “We are so very excited to showcase our latest technologies at GSX 2024, demonstrating our commitment to provid...

LOS ANGELES  and TELAVIV,  Israel  — RaptorVision and Corsight have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining Corsight’s facial intelligence solution with RaptorVision’s AI event-based product engagement and integration platform for the retail enterprise. Related: Intuit Dome Glitch Delays Bruno Mars Concert, Causes Concession Stand Issues The RaptorVision-Corsight partnership “brings together best-in-class facial recognition and intelligence with a state-of-the art integrated suite of video analytics and AI deep learning solutions that detect product engagement events, as well as a suspect’s likeness in real time,” the joint announcement says. Corsight delivers search capabilities of millions of records in a 10ms timeframe. RaptorVision teamed up with Corsight AI “for its ability to reliably recognize individuals from existing CCTV cameras in a crowded retail environment — a capability that very few vendors possess.” Corsight AI’s methods for ide...

SECURE Perspectives is a column by the Security Industry Association ( SIA ) , profiling women in the security industry. This column is part of SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF), a community created to support the participation and advancement of women in the security industry, which fosters growth and advancement through programs, professional development and networking opportunities. For this edition of SECURE Perspectives, SIA spoke with Tracie Bales, who is business development manager at Bosch Security Systems and a WISF AmbassadHER. SIA: How did you get into the security industry? Tracie Bales: After graduating from college, I worked at a local bank as the customer service manager and one of our physical security service technicians told me about an opening at his company. I applied and started working as a service territory advisor helping the technicians schedule their jobs each day. I grew at that company, going into marketing and eventually sales and never looked ...

ORLANDO—Altronix, a developer of power and data transmission for the professional security industry, just featured its expanded lineup of industry solutions that are designed to enhance and protect critical infrastructure at GSX 2024. “We are excited to demonstrate our latest power and data transmission solutions at GSX 2024 for a myriad range of expanded applications that transcend conventional physical security,” says Alan Forman, president of Altronix . “ Our expanded lineup of industry proven products deliver the high performance and installation efficiencies security professionals have come to expect from Altronix.” Featured products at the Altronix booth include: Circ1ATS: At GSX 2024 the company showed this reliable automatic AC transfer switch that it says, guarantees uninterrupted power for critical security systems. Circ1ATS ensures continuous power delivery, making it ideal for environments where downtime is not an option. Enhanced NetWay Spectrum with new EBC48:...

The U.S. House and Senate passed a three-month continuing resolution (CR) this week that funds the federal government through Dec. 20, 2024. The measure is a “clean” CR that reappropriates funding and extends authorizations to keep the government open past the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Related: Advocating for the Industry: Highlights from ESA and SIA’s 2nd Annual Security Hill Day The continuing resolution extends temporary funding at fiscal 2024 levels to all agencies. For example, key programs including the Port Security Program, the Transit Security Grant Program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, School Violence Prevention Program, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance Program would continue to be funded at fiscal 2024 rates. In addition to the continuation of these funds, the continuing resolution contains provisions that set specific funding levels and authorities, or “anomalies,” to include the foll...

Access control is becoming an increasingly important part of a security systems integrator’s work, as business leaders and homeowners place more emphasis than ever on protecting their livelihoods and the goods and services they offer their customers. Related: U.S. Home Burglary Rates 2024 Survey: New Mexico Ranks Highest, Maine is Lowest For those who enjoy sci-fi movies, we may have to wait a while until biometrics are the industry standard across the access control space, but we’re moving further away from the days when every key needed for every door throughout the building were collected on a single key ring. Ross Samek, vice president for Hawkeye Alarm, a physical security life safety integrator with about 20 employees in Waterloo, Iowa, says access control goes hand in hand with its other major components, commercial fire systems and video surveillance. “I think, in the last few years, when a new building is built, access control is included in the design phase, especia...

ORLANDO—March Networks, a global developer of cloud-based intelligent video surveillance, has just unveiled its AI Smart Search at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 trade show in Orlando. The company states the new feature uses generative AI to help businesses search and analyze video data to allow them work smarter and faster to remotely identify and fix issues across their locations. “We’re excited to bring useful and practical generative AI solutions to our customers, and this initial application is just the beginning,” comments Peter Strom, CEO of March Networks . “As leaders in secure, cloud-based solutions, we’re pushing the boundaries to simplify video searches, solve real problems, boost revenue, and reduce risks for our customers. AI Smart Search is a game-changer, and we can’t wait to see the impact on our customers’ businesses.” AI Smart Search Provides Convenient Tools to Identify People an Objects March Networks explains that its AI Smart Search leverages ...

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – As part of the company ’s ongoing efforts to “continue innovating to deliver the highest-quality product offerings for the fast-changing security industry,” Axis Communications is exhibiting its latest innovations at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) . Amongst its newest offerings are the AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera, a halogen-free thermal camera which provides reliable detection and verification in all weather and light conditions, as well as AXIS Image Health Analytics, which notifies the user of any image quality issues. AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera The AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera is an ideal product for handling perimeter protection in larger and more complicated environments, like construction sites. This halogen-free thermal camera provides users with both reliable and consistent detection and verification at all hours of the day, regardless of weather or lighting conditions. Related: On the RISE: A Conversation with Nicole Rigby, Axis Communicat...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen, vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions , as chairman of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. The SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created in 2023 to “support the work needed to accomplish the recommendations of the Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan put forth by the Biden administration and further educate and give authorities options to mitigate uncrewed aircraft systems attacks,” according to the SIA announcement. This group “collaborates with external organizations and recruit industry experts aligned with this goal; tracks and monitors supportive legislation; and identifies, educates and engages with legislators,” the announcement says. “I am honored to continue the hard work my predecessor, Bill Edwards, led in the Counter-UAS working group,” says Feddersen in the SIA announcement. “Together with my security industry colleagues, we will advance the...

As a security integrator today, onboarding emerging technology is challenging. Related: Business Fitness: How Small Businesses Should Onboard New Security Technologies We previously covered some of the departmental impact issues that can arise, as well as suggestions for management to ensure they have a concise, strategic plan that has been communicated so that everyone is rowing their boat in the same direction. Successful technology onboarding depends on team input and commitment to your final go/no-go decision. If your people know they have an initial input — positive or negative — and they have been heard, they will commit. Make sure these bases are covered before moving forward; otherwise, the new technology may go prematurely overboard. So, who or what did I miss last month? Your Service Team Don’t make the mistake of not including your service team when you’re considering new technologies. Although your teams may be able to sell and install the technology you onboar...

LAS VEGAS—LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), a developer of customizable mobile security and cloud-native software solutions, has unveiled its next-generation Command Center, which the company says is a culmination hundreds of hours spent shadowing and collaborating with security operations teams. The 8-year-old proven VSaaS solution, now available in beta, was rebuilt from the ground up to empower personnel with efficiency and effective incident management capabilities, including a new user experience that reduces the time needed to make informed response decisions. “For nearly a decade, LVT’s Command Center has given security leaders who want to leverage the power of cloud-native software services unmatched situational awareness. Our new Command Center experience provides an even more seamless, reliable, and highly effective system built to stay ahead of the evolving security landscape while leveraging the globally scalable, lower cost of ownership, and dynamic power of cloud com...