A power surge had disabled over 30 surveillance system cameras at Newman University. Officials realized it was time to think about the future. To find a solution, campus security officials enlisted the help of Unison Integrated Technology, a CCTV installation and maintenance company. Since the school works with contract security, they were searching for an easy-to-use solution. “We […]
One in four school, university and hospital protection professionals who participated in Campus Safety’s 2020 Emergency Notification Survey said their campus or organization only uses one type of alert system. Although it may be tempting to think that a single, robust mass notification solution will be sufficient, no one type of technology can reach evferyone during […]
Digital signage and interactive displays are an enterprise staple when it comes to immersive technology, but the technology is evolving as the world adjusts to living with COVID-19. These displays are serving a critical function by disseminating important information about the novel coronavirus in public spaces, also helping the enterprise return to work effectively by […]
Facial recognition, as controversial as it can be, was trending up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. However, there were many cases in which the technology proved troublesome, causing some areas on the U.S. and other parts of the world to ban the technology for government use. Thanks to COVID-19, facial recognition technology developers […]
Gunshot detection solutions company Shooter Detection Systems has announced its partnership with X.Labs to release Feevr, a fever screening device. SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that is said to detect individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is […]
HID Global introduces emergency badging to manage secure administration of badges to new and temporary healthcare facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. In an announcement, HID says the solution helps organizations that face an urgent need to rapidly onboard hundreds of key employees, such as medical, nursing and other staff members, on a daily basis across […]
Honeywell’s new ThermoRebellion camera system incorporates infrared imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to conduct preliminary screenings of employees entering a facility. The Honeywell ThermoRebellion system uses thermal cameras and AI to detect elevated body temperature and can also validate if an individual is wearing proper PPE, according to the company. Honeywell says the temperature monitoring camera […]
For much of history, identification systems have relied on face-to-face interactions and physical documents and processes. But digital technologies are transforming how identity is authenticated around the globe. In an era of growing security concerns, governments, corporations and property managers must elevate the importance of a trusted identity while balancing the demand for convenient and […]
Hanwha Techwin cameras have been selected for use at home décor retailer Kirkland’s. With more than 400 locations in 37 states, Kirkland’s is a go-to spot for a broad selection of distinctive merchandise: art, mirrors, candles, lamps, frames, accent rugs, furniture and more. When the retailer evaluated its security solutions, senior management determined they needed […]
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant pushback on biometric device shipments, creating a major revenue drop of $2 billion over the course of 2020, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. At the same, COVID-19 has given rise to new identification and surveillance needs, prompting further investments in biometric artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm […]
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