Tag: physical security
It takes two, in this month’s SSN News Poll results
May 19, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – This month Security Systems News asked readers to give their thoughts on personnel security access for the June News Poll.
Citing an incident in March where an air national guard member was caught leaking numerous sensitive security documents, we asked readers if they believed in the strength of their security procedures for personnel where sensitive information is concerned and the results are written below.
Do you feel your business or organization’s...
Jason Griffin in at SiteOwl as CTO
May 4, 2023SSN Staff
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Physical security lifecycle management solutions company SiteOwl has added a new member to its team.
On May 3 the company announced that technology executive and SaaS innovator Jason Griffin has joined SiteOwl as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role Griffin will lead the technology and engineering teams for the company as it continues its mission to innovate in the physical security industry.
"I’m very excited to join the outstanding team...
Alcatraz AI collaborates with Genetec on access control and physical security
May 2, 2023SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Autonomous access control solutions provider Alcatraz AI has announced the integration of its technology with Genetec Inc. software.
Genetec develops open-platform software, hardware, and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry. Together with Alcatraz AI’s flagship facial authentication software, “the Rock”, they deliver an easy to use, innovative, and unified system for better security outcomes.
“The vision...
Guetschow in as CTO at HiveWatch
April 27, 2023SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES – Physical security software company HiveWatch has announced the appointment of Rick Guetschow as its new chief technology officer.
HiveWatch stated that Guetschow will be developing the long-term strategy for technological implementation across the organization, contribute to data security management for HiveWatch, while working alongside its engineering and product teams to deliver ongoing innovation for the HiveWatch Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operating...
Hakimo raises $6 million in funding for product development and market expansion
April 25, 2023SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. –Hakimo has six million reasons to celebrate today thanks to a round of funding led by Rocketship.vc.
The funding round also saw participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo has said the capital will be used to expand into new markets as it accelerates...
Exploring the IoVT: A chat with Digital Barriers’ Fredrik Wallberg
April 6, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS – At ISC West this year Security Systems News had the opportunity to sit down and speak with several companies working to enhance the security industry, and one of those is Digital Barriers, a SaaS company providing video services optimized for low bandwidth and cellular.
SSN spoke with Digital Barriers Chief Marketing Officer Fredrik Wallberg who gave us insights into the company and their body of work for what he calls an Internet of Video Things (IoVT) company. This interview...
In the face of emerging tech, ONVIF is unifying an industry
April 4, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS – The security industry just wrapped up ISC West 2023, one of the largest trade shows of the year, and that’s where Security Systems News caught up with ONVIF to discuss the future of interoperability.
The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) was founded in 2008 by Bosch Security Systems, Axis Communications, and Sony Corporation to bring together manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users and more to participate in the standardization...
HiveWatch to debut Physical Security OS at ISC West
March 14, 2023SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES –Physical security software company HiveWatch has said they’ll be debuting their GSOC Operating system during ISC West later this month.
HiveWatch GSOC OS is a cloud-based Security Fusion Platform that works with different existing disparate security systems in order to power an organizations Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). It uses multi-sensor resolution to provide a centralized place for users to understand the performance of their security personnel, technology,...
Motorola Solutions unveils Avigilon Security Suite
March 14, 2023SSN Staff
CHICAGO – Motorola Solutions has announced their new Avigilon Physical Security Suite scalable security solution.
The company said the suite provides secure, scalable and flexible video security and access control to organizations of all sizes around the world, and includes cloud-native Avigilon Alta and on-premise Avigilon Unity Solutions powered by advanced analytics. Motorola Solutions described Avigilon as the capstone of their video security and access control business which has grown...
HID collaborates with iPassport on ID verification solution
March 10, 2023SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Identity and physical security solution company HID is working with digital ID solutions provider iPassport to bring a new verification solution to the transportation sector.
The companies recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the new solution which will make its debut at Terminal EXPO 2023, March 14-16 at HID Booth #1244. HID wrote that airport navigation requires a sequence of touchpoints and processes—from check-in to baggage drop, security...