Archive: March 2023
Hikvision greets strong Q1 demands with new product releases
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Manufacturer and security product supplier Hikvision is christening the first quarter of 2023 with a lineup of new products.
The 13 additions to Hikvision’s available emerging security technologies have all been developed to meet, “…the market’s demand for security products that deliver high-performance, reliable operation, and extreme value.” The company stated in a release.
“We are very pleased to see the demands of our...
Quantum introduces Unified Surveillance Platform 5.0
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Video and data solutions company Quantum Corporation have just introduced the latest version of their Unified Surveillance Platform (USP).
Boasting a unified compute and storage platform for mission-critical video surveillance and analytics, version 5.0 features video data reduction techniques in order to record thousands of video streams simultaneously. These video streams run at maximum uptime with fewer servers required, reducing risk of hardware failure and data center...
ONVIF reaches dual milestones of 25K conformant products, 15th anniversary
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has reached the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the “industry standard for interoperability.”
Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management software, and network video recording solutions. Today’s...
Lumeo announces partnership with Grip Places
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
OAKLAND, Calif.—Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, has announced a partnership with Grip Places, a cutting-edge analytics provider for the retail and restaurant industries.
Grip’s solution provides access to data analysis software and tools through the cloud, rather than requiring a business to invest in on-premise software. Many small to mid-size businesses cannot justify the costs of in-house development and large data analysis teams. With Grip, these businesses can...
DEN Smart Home debuts SmartStrike authorized dealer program
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – DEN Smart Home has launched a new authorized dealer program to provide exclusive pricing and prioritized order fulfillment for its SmartStrike access control solution.
Winner of the CTA Mark of Excellence and a CES Innovation Award honoree, DEN SmartStrike is a wireless smart door strike with an inconspicuous design that installs discreetly into users door frames and promises all the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the aesthetic or changing out existing...
The Haxakain Group launches Home Power Group for local, regional companies
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—International consulting firm The Haxakain Group has announced the launch of Home Power Group (HPG), a program designed for local and regional companies that provide home services, such as smart home and security, in your community.
“Haxakain has seen over the years how towns and neighborhoods that value their local business owners want to hire them, but they just don't know how to find them,” the company said in its announcement. “Local businesses...
Brivo expands mobile credentials with employee badge in Apple Wallet
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
BETHESDA, Md.—Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, announced it is launching support for employee badge in Apple Wallet, expanding its mobile credential options.
Starting today, Brivo corporate customers can enable employees to easily and securely add their employee badge to Apple Wallet and simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader to unlock office doors, turnstiles, elevators, and key card-protected amenity spaces — eliminating...
Active Witness partners with SS&SI Dealer Network
March 22, 2023SSN Staff
WHITE ROCK, British Columbia – Cloud-based access control manufacturer Active Witness has announced a partnership with SS&SI Dealer Network, a noted prominent security distributor in the United States.
The partnership between Active Witness and SS&SI Dealer Network will allow the company to expand its reach throughout the country. In leveraging SS&SI’s dealer network, Active Witness said that it can provide cutting-edge solutions to a broader customer base.
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HID survey reveals five themes changing the security industry
March 22, 2023SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – HID has announced their inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from over 2700 stakeholders to identify the pressing concerns facing the global security market.
Pooled from a resource of end users, IT and security personnel, and across a range of titles and organizations of all sizes in 11 industries, the report has identified themes that are driving the innovations and technologies changing the industry. HID identified 5 particular common...
Genetec authorized as CVE Numbering Authority
March 22, 2023SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL – Security solutions provider Genetec has announced that it’s been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA).
The CVE Program works to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Its sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s operated by the MITRE Corporation in collaboration with...