Tag: cameras
Resideo wins two 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards for smart home innovation
February 13, 2026SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Resideo Technologies has announced that it was named a winner of two 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards, recognizing standout innovation across the Internet of Things landscape.
The company was honored for the Honeywell Home X8S smart thermostat and the First Alert CX4 video cameras.
The IoT Breakthrough Award program, now in its 10th year, recognizes the world’s...
The SAFE Alliance strengthens security and privacy with Genetec
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”) has announced that The SAFE Alliance, a Central Texas nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of violence and abuse, has deployed Genetec Security Center to unify and modernize its security operations.
The new platform is helping SAFE address daily security challenges, operate more efficiently with limited resources, and provide a safer environment for survivors, staff, and volunteers.
SAFE provides shelter, housing, support services,...
Rhombus launches Insights solution
September 30, 2025SSN Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rhombus today announced the launch of Rhombus Insights, an AI-powered solution that empowers businesses to measure virtually anything their cameras can see and automate responses based on those specific observations.
Rhombus calls the launch a significant expansion of its AI analytics capabilities.
“Companies have been limited to predefined analytics that couldn’t really address what they need to know about what’s going on at their store, their campus,...
Show, don’t tell
July 23, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
Let me just say that in these fraught and uncertain times, I am absolutely thrilled to write a security blog discussing two chuckle heads caught on kiss cam.
Yes, you really can’t escape it this week, the workplace drama is strong! And I think everyone was happy for some distraction. If nothing else the shock and realization on the faces of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as they were caught in elicit embrace at a Coldplay concert will give me a warm little...
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with new mapping tools
May 29, 2025SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL — Genetec has announced the introduction of advanced mapping functionalities in Genetec Cloudrunner, its vehicle-centric investigative system.
The new Report Map and Device Map features give law enforcement and security professionals the ability to visualize ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) information in an intuitive map interface, significantly improving investigative reach and operational efficiency.
The Device Map feature enables investigators to see all...
Ferroport enhances surveillance with tech from Axis Communications
May 5, 2025SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability.
The partnership with Axis Communications has allowed Ferroport to meet Brazilian port standards, while also supporting its sustainability strategy. The ISPS...
i-PRO’s new High Zoom Bullet camera offers ‘more intelligent vision,’ CPO says
November 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
TOKYO—i-PRO Chief Product Officer Gerard Figols describes the launch of the company’s new lineup of High Zoom Bullet cameras as an opportunity to “see where we were not able to see before.”
Figols unveiled the new line of advanced edge artificial intelligence (AI) cameras during the final day of i-PRO’s Global Press Summit in Tokyo, citing its ability to offer “a sharper, a more intelligent vision.”
“Why? Because we are expanding...
i-PRO CEO: ‘We have grown solidly’
November 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
FUKUOKA, Japan—In the five years since i-PRO split from Panasonic, CEO Masato Nakao’s company has established itself as a global manufacturer of nearly 300 cameras thanks to a commitment to change, collaboration and streamlined product development.
Nakao-san kicked off the recent Global Press Summit at the company’s Fukuoka headquarters by providing an overview of how i-PRO has evolved and continues to “grow solidly” as its own entity after breaking...
Verkada introduces upgraded Alarms solution, next-gen Dome cameras, and expanded AI search
November 8, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada, has reimagined its Alarms solution to provide more informed alarm responses, minimizes false alarms, and gives administrators more visibility and control across their sites.
In addition to a new suite of hardware, Verkada said that its updated Alarms solution comes with a new software that will allow large and distributed organizations to easily set arming and disarming schedules; more simply manage key codes and enable disarming with credentials like cards,...
Up in smoke
October 30, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
In the last stretch of this year’s election cycle the candidates are really burning up the trail, at least the parts of it not already on fire.
That’s right in several states political violence rose to the level of arson as ballot boxes were set on fire in Oregon, Washington, and even Arizona recently. The good news is, sometimes we learn our lessons and there were cameras monitoring a few of those sites.
In fact, a suspect is already in custody in the Arizona case, and I expect...