Tag: Video Surveillance
VIVOTEK adds generative AI and safety detection to VORTEX
February 3, 2026SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — VIVOTEK has announced major enhancements to its VORTEX cloud platform, introducing the generative AI-Powered “Think Alert” feature alongside advanced personal safety detection capabilities.
To further expand its cloud security ecosystem, VORTEX has also integrated with multiple access control service providers, enabling convergence of video surveillance and access control within a single operations interface.
“Think Alert”, a generative AI capability...
Brivo unveils 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance report
January 28, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Brivo, provider of cloud-native physical security, has released its 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026.
As a resource for business leaders, security professionals, and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis, and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety, and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection...
Pref-Tech opens new Conroe office
January 26, 2026SSN Staff
CONROE, Texas — Preferred Technologies, LLC (Pref-Tech), a Texas-based provider of enterprise security integration, celebrated the grand opening of its new Conroe office on January 15.
More than 100 customers, partners, local officials, and community members attended the event, marking a major milestone in Pref-Tech’s continued growth across the Greater Houston region and the state. The grand opening event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided facility tours, and opportunities...
Allied Universal shares shopping safety tips
November 25, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — As the holiday shopping season hits its peak, consumers are at increased risk of their safety and security.
Allied Universal’s World Security report found that 51% of U.S. survey respondents said enhancing security for customers and reducing security risks such as physical, cyber and insider threats, are driving factors for adoption of advanced security technologies.
Additionally, 49% say adoption of advanced video, AI-powered video surveillance and AI-threat detection...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announces Texas Homeland Security & Sound acquisition
November 20, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Texas Homeland Security & Sound, an acquisition that adds to Pye-Barker's fire protection presence in the area.
Texas Homeland Security & Sound – serving an area from Lubbock, Texas, down to San Antonio, Austin and Houston – installs, services and monitors security, access control, video surveillance and fire alarm systems for commercial customers. The company has extensive experience in security camera installation...
Smart Shield Systems expands commercial and residential services across San Diego County
November 14, 2025SSN Staff
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Smart Shield Systems, a provider of commercial and residential security solutions, has announced the expansion of its professional services throughout San Diego County.
The move aims to give more homeowners and business operators access to reliable, technology-driven protection through expert security systems installation San Diego.
As security needs evolve, Smart Shield Systems continues to strengthen its presence across the region by offering a full range of safety...
TP-Link’s VIGI offers new free cloud VMS, solar-powered security, and AI cameras
October 30, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — VIGI, TP-Link’s video surveillance brand, has announced an expansion of its smart security portfolio for businesses.
The expanded offerings include a new lineup of AI-powered cameras, a new Outdoor Solar-Powered Security Solution, an upgraded Design Tool, and a free Cloud VMS platform.
These innovations give installers, integrators, MSPs, and resellers smarter tools to reduce costs, simplify deployment, and deliver always-on protection for MDUs, retail, education,...
Survey: 77% of Americans support gun detection in schools, workplaces, and places of worship
October 20, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released today.
The national survey conducted by Propeller Insights for Eagle Eye Networks shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems.
An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children...
ONVIF ending support for Profile S, recommends Profile T
October 9, 2025SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif. — ONVIF announced that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.
Profile S, introduced in 2011, provides a standardized set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from different vendors. Profile S, however, specifies authentication mechanisms that are no longer consistent with current cybersecurity...
Axis Communications creates AI-powered video surveillance orchestra
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – What if cameras could not only see the world, but interpret it—and respond like orchestra musicians reading sheet music: instantly, precisely, and in perfect harmony? That’s what Axis Communications set to find out.
Axis is exploring what lies beyond traditional video surveillance by launching the world’s first musical performance played entirely on AI-powered video surveillance cameras and speakers. Axis created an orchestra using the same cutting-edge...