Tag: artificial intelligence
Hakimo adds Brian Harrell to Board of Advisors
October 6, 2022SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Technology company Hakimo announced that Brian Harrell has joined its Board of Advisors.
Harrell comes from a background in critical infrastructure protection and will aid Hakimo in growth for those markets. Harrell was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as the sixth Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2018, and also the first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity...
Johnson Controls adds AI-driven face mask detection
September 22, 2020SSN Staff
MILWAUKEE—Johnson Controls recently announced exacqVision 20.09, which offers an integrated, cost-effective face mask detection solution that can quickly put information into the hands of facility decision makers to help maintain safe environments for employees and visitors.
Based on AI analytics versus pixel-based analytics, exacqVision 20.09 offers improved accuracy and a scalable, efficient solution for organizations where public health and safety is a priority such as retail stores,...
Network-centric U.S. military systems and the rise of CMMC
August 28, 2020Antoinette King
The digital revolution has enhanced military capabilities in so many positive ways. In the U.S., this is referred to as a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) (Stiennon, 2015). Reconnaissance through unmanned aerial and marine vessels; the use of GPS to refine target coordinates; and digital communications are just some examples of systems that have been enhanced to provide the military with enhanced capabilities resulting in a reduction of casualties and improved efficiency. However, with this...
Alcatraz releases new features, unveils new website
August 14, 2020SSN Staff
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Alcatraz, developer of secure touchless access control products, has released the Rock 3D facial authentication with new features that include tailgating and mask detection to help companies comply with increasing statewide mask mandates. In conjunction with the new product release, Alcatraz has unveiled a new website that offers the latest information on their solutions.
“The latest features we’ve added to the Alcatraz Rock make it possible for businesses to replace...
STANLEY Security partners with Evolv Technology
August 4, 2020SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, STANLEY Security announced its investment in Evolv Technology, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-based touchless security screening. This investment, backed by STANLEY Ventures, the venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker, forms a strategic partnership between the two companies. “We’re committed to helping organizations create safer, healthier environments for their employees, customers, students and partners, and our investment in Evolv Technology helps...
PureTech Systems partner with Milestone
August 3, 2020SSN Staff
PHOENIX, Ariz.—PureTech Systems, a leader in AI video analytics, announced its product integration with Milestone VMS and participation in the Milestone Marketplace.
“This integration leverages our near-zero false alarm outdoor detection and classification capability into Milestone’s world-class VMS,” Larry Bowe, president of PureTech Systems, said in the announcement. “Adding PureTech’s AI-based video analytics with Auto-Verify into a Milestone system enables customers to secure...
ONVIF streamlines, expands interoperability with open source
July 21, 2020SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—ONVIF is implementing open source for its network interface specifications for physical security technology, streamlining administrative and collaborative processes while also leveraging the collective ingenuity of the global developer community. The use of GitHub, an online open source development platform, will allow for easier contribution and collaboration on ONVIF specifications by applying state-of-the-art software development tools to specification engineering. This...
Boon Edam, AnyVision partner
June 16, 2020SSN Staff
EDAM, The Netherlands—Boon Edam and AnyVision partnership integrates AnyVision’s Abraxas technology into Boon Edam security doors and optical turnstiles, bringing advanced safety, security and seamless access capability to the entry experience.
“At Boon Edam, we understand that first impressions are everything, and both the customer and employee experience begins as soon as someone opens the door,” Jonas Oijevaar, business development at Royal Boon Edam International, said in the announcement....
‘40 under 40’ award nominations open
May 13, 2020Ginger Hill
The #SSNTalks’ Team is passionate about recognizing diverse, talented, young security professionals representing the next generation of industry leaders via our yearly “40 under 40” awards. We are thrilled to currently be seeking our “40 under 40” Class of 2020, comprised of consultants, integrators, monitoring professionals and end users. Submit nominations online here.
“I have always considered SSN’s ‘40 under 40’ the ‘gold...
Security industry goes virtual during crisis
March 25, 2020
YARMOUTH, Maine—As more and more city-based governments across the U.S. order residents to “shelter-in-place” and “non-essential” businesses to close, not only is security considered an “essential” business that can and must remain open and functional, but it's been quite refreshing to see that the industry has transitioned to the virtual world, almost frictionlessly and seamlessly. Of course, “shelter in place” roughly translates to “work...