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ISC West teaser: Peter Giacalone on leveraging AI through presence detection

March 15, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

LAS VEGAS—Presence detection, buoyed by the artificial intelligence (AI) associated with various technologies, has progressed significantly in the past few years, says ISC West speaker Peter Giacalone. Here’s a teaser for his panel, “Leveraging AI Through Presence Detection for Greater Security & Priority Responses.” Different value While various presence detection platforms may be similar in the features and benefits that they provide, there are significant differences...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Giacalone Associates, ISC West, Keith Puckett, Morgan Hertel, Origin AI, Peter Giacalone, presence detection, Rapid Response Monitoring, Tony Nicolaidis, Ubiety Technologies


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Pontiac City schools deploy ZeroEyes

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Pontiac City schools deploy ZeroEyes

March 14, 2024SSN Staff

PHILADELPHIA – ZeroEyes has announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Michigan’s Pontiac School District (PSD). PSD includes nine schools in total. In addition to adding ZeroEyes, the district hosts a multi-layered approach that includes a visitor check-in system, smart sensors, and video management software, among others, to provide a safe and secure educational environment. “At Pontiac, we've dedicated significant...

Gun Detection, Kimberly Leverette, Mike Lahiff, Pontiac School District (PSD), ZeroEyes, ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC)


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Josh Woodhouse teases move beyond security

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Josh Woodhouse teases move beyond security

March 14, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor

LAS VEGAS – Josh Woodhouse, the founder and lead analyst at Novaira Insights, will explore “how AI and other technological shifts are driving the video surveillance market beyond security” during a session at ISC West 2024.   Here’s a teaser for the upcoming tech talk, “Moving Beyond Security – How to React to AI’s Transformative Potential.”  SSN: Can you tell me some more about what you’ll be discussing during your session?  WOODHOUSE:...

2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI), ISC West, Josh Woodhouse, Novaira Insights, Video Surveillance


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Airbnb bans indoor security cameras

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Airbnb bans indoor security cameras

March 12, 2024SSN Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – Airbnb has made updates to its official policy clarifying the use of security cameras indoors at Airbnb properties. In a statement released on March 11, Airbnb said it is banning the use of indoor security cameras in its listings globally as part of its efforts to, “…simplify our policy on security cameras and other devices and to continue to prioritize the privacy of our community.” Previously Airbnb allowed the use of indoor security cameras...

Airbnb, doorbell cameras, Juniper Downs, policy update, security cameras


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Omnilert Gun Detect integrates with Genetec Security Center

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Omnilert Gun Detect integrates with Genetec Security Center

March 7, 2024SSN Staff

LEESBURG, Va. – Omnilert, a provider of active shooter solutions, announced that its visual gun detection system, Omnilert Gun Detect, is now certified with the Genetec Security Center. Genetec Security Center is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, communications and analytics. Omnilert said that this integration will enable Genetec customers to incorporate its visual gun detection technology with their existing surveillance cameras in...

Dave Fraser, Genetec, Genetec Security Center, Mathieu Goloubiatnikov, Omnilert, Omnilert Gun Detect


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ZeroEyes deployed at Illinois school district

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ZeroEyes deployed at Illinois school district

March 6, 2024SSN Staff

PHILADELPHIA – ZeroEyes has continued rolling out its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution to educational institutions following the news that it has been adopted by Mount Pulaski Community Unified School District 23 (CUSD #23) of Logan County, Ill. In a release the company verified that its solution has been deployed at both Mount Pulaski High School (MPHS) and Mount Pulaski Grade School (MPGS). The district also serves the cities of Chestnut, Cornland,...

Fred Lamkey, Gun Detection, Mike Lahiff, ZeroEyes, ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC)


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Evolv Q4 2023 highlights gun detection offering, new sporting venues

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Evolv Q4 2023 highlights gun detection offering, new sporting venues

March 4, 2024SSN Staff

WALTHAM, Mass. – Evolv Technology, a security technology company developing AI-based weapons detection systems, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2023 and issued its outlook for 2024 on February 29. Among the notable statistics was that total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $21.8 million, an increase of 4% compared to $20.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”)1 was $75.0 million at the end of fourth quarter...

2023, AI-based, Evolv Technology, Fourth Quarter (Q4), Peter George, weapon detection system


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Omnilert Unveils Third Generation of AI Visual Gun Detection System

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Omnilert unveils third generation of AI visual gun detection system

February 21, 2024SSN Staff

LEESBURG, Va. – Omnilert, a provider of active shooter solutions, announced the release of its third-generation AI visual gun detection system, featuring significant advancements. According to the company, Omnilert Gun Detect now protects hundreds of schools, universities, hospitals, retail and commercial buildings, and other organization facilities and campuses around the country. The enhancements made in this new release improves hardware efficiency, enterprise management and gun detection...

Active Shooter, Chris Grollnek, Dave Fraser, Gun Detection, Omnilert, Omnilert Gun Detect


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Genetec introduces Security Center SaaS

February 21, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

MONTREÀL—Calling it "a new chapter in the technology evolution of the physical security industry," Genetec has introduced Security Center SaaS, a massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS).  Security Center SaaS was built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, with the new offering combining access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities,...

Christian Morin, Genetec, Global Press Summit, ISC West, Michel Chalouhi, Security Center SaaS, security operations center (SOC)


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Evolv Technology gives regulatory update following SEC request

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Evolv Technology gives regulatory update following SEC request

February 19, 2024SSN Staff

WALTHAM, Mass. – Evolv Technology, a security technology company working with AI-based weapons detection, has provided an update on a request received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a release from Evolv it revealed that on Feb. 16, 2024, the SEC notified the company it was initiating an investigation that was described as a confidential “non-public, fact finding inquiry.” Evolv noted the SEC’s explicit guidance that the investigation “should...

AI-based, Evolv Technology, Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Weapons Detection


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