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Jemez Technology Announces Name Change to Evolon

Jemez Technology has recently announced it is changing its name to Evolon. The company’s new name was chosen to better reflect the company’s continuing innovation and evolving focus on advanced, AI-driven video analytics solutions.

LAX Just Installed Thermal Cameras

LAX Just Installed Thermal Cameras

Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport may notice something new watching them — thermal cameras.

Aeroturn Brings Enterprise-Level Security to Multi-National Biopharma Company With Installation of High Performance Turnstiles

Aeroturn LLC has announced that the company’s turnstiles were selected for deployment at multiple locations of a major Biopharma manufacturer in North America.



Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to Deploy Iris ID Technology

Iris-based authentication system to make prisoner release process more accurate

HID Global Empowers Workplaces to Safely Re-Open by Automating Employee Social Distancing and Contact Tracing

HID Global Empowers Workplaces to Safely Re-Open by Automating Employee Social Distancing and Contact Tracing

Company’s Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem drives digital automation with new workplace safety capabilities while laying the foundation for future use cases

Florida Governor Announces Over $722,000 in Grants to Protect Florida Military Installations

Florida Governor Announces Over $722,000 in Grants to Protect Florida Military Installations

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that $722,400 was awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to three projects to protect military installations across the state.

Genetec Customers Come Up with Innovative use of Mission Control Decision Support System

Security automation engine used to establish standardized and efficient screening procedures for staff and visitors

Two AvantGuard Employees Win TMA 2020 Excellence Awards

AvantGuard is pleased to announce that two of their employees, Gavin Butterfield and Amanda Edmunds, received awards in a virtual presentation of the TMA's Marvel Technology and Excellence Awards.

USBP Foils Elaborate Human Smuggling Plot

USBP Foils Elaborate Human Smuggling Plot

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate 8 checkpoint near Pine Valley, CA, arrested 12 undocumented migrants who were being smuggled within a hay-stack on a tractor-trailer.

Owen Security Solutions Acquires Branch of Priority One

Owen Security Solutions, a locally-owned and operated security and technology company, announces its recent acquisition of the Cartersville branch of Priority One Security, Inc.

Priority COVID19 Testing Available for All Georgia First Responders

To help maintain the readiness of first responders, the Georgia Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency began COVID-19 priority testing June 15, for first responders at all specimen points of collection (SPOC) sites throughout Georgia.

Global Security Exchange 2020 Transitions to Fully Virtual GSX+

New virtual experience delivers world-class security education, networking, and marketplace all over the globe

2020 TMA Excellence Awards Winners Announced

The Monitoring Association (TMA) presented its 2020 Excellence Awards virtually yesterday via GoToWebinar.

SAFR Facial Recognition Now Runs On The AXIS Camera Application Platform

SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc. has announced SAFR® Inside, a new app component of its Facial Recognition and Computer Vision Platform that runs on ACAP enabled cameras with edge processing capabilities. SAFR Inside reduces network traffic and server overhead and thus lowers overall deployment costs.

DARPA’s First Bug Bounty Targets Hardware-based Security

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is inviting security researchers to find vulnerabilities in its System Security Integration Through Hardware and Firmware systems.

Balancing Safety Security and Privacy

Hospital safety and security is a series of if-then scenarios. If we can prevent patients from falling out of bed, then we can avoid serious, costly injuries.

DOD looks for extension on Huawei ban

The 2021 must-pass defense policy bill could be a prime vehicle to give the Defense Department and its contractors more time to comply with a governmentwide ban on Huawei and other China-made telecommunications equipment.

The Sooner, The Better

Does an organization need to invest in a safety app? The short answer is yes, the sooner the better. For the longer answer we must consider the technological, behavioral, and legal trends.

Featured

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.