SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security and safety, recently unveiled its First Alert VX5 Indoor Camera at the ISC West 2024 show. The indoor camera is the latest addition to the company’s First Alert VX  Series, which includes the First Alert Outdoor Camera and Video Doorbell. Resideo states the VX5 Indoor Camera incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) event detection, a feature the company calls, a unique automated privacy mode, and flexible installation options that Resideo emphasizes, meets the needs of professional ..read more

CHANGWON-SI, South Korea and DALLAS – Advanced security and video surveillance systems provider Hanwha Vision has announced a strategic partnership with commercial AV control, automation and management solutions designer and manufacturer SAVI Controls. The collaboration “marks another significant expansion of SAVI’s offering, giving commercial integrators a comprehensive one-stop shop for leading commercial audio, video, lighting, and, now, security solutions,” according to the joint announcement. SAVI CEO John Dorsey expresses confidence in the partnership, highlighting Hanwha’s reputation fo ..read more

BOTHELL, Wash. — Canyon Hills Community Church has deployed ZeroEyes’ proactive gun detection and intelligent situation awareness solution to protect its congregation against gun-related threats. Located in the suburbs 30 minutes north of Seattle, Canyon Hills Community Church is a non-denominational, elder-led, Bible-teaching church founded in 1995. Since then, it has grown to host more than 4,000 people each weekend and several hundred during the week for Bible study and youth groups. According to the United States Justice Department, 17.3% of all hate crimes were motivated by bias against r ..read more

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Fire, life safety and security industry-focused buy-and-build platform RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced the acquisition of fire alarm and fire protection service provider Albuquerque Low Voltage. This represents RapidFire’s second acquisition in New Mexico and “further establishes a foundational presence for expansion in the American Southwest,” according to the joint announcement. Why RapidFire Wanted Albuquerque Low Voltage Established in 2001, Albuquerque Low Voltage “has had a consistent emphasis on customer service and taking care of their employees, a v ..read more

Security Sales & Integration today announces the winners of 2024 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards, celebrating the top performers in nine categories as chosen by an esteemed panel of industry judges. With the MVP Awards, SSI’s goal is to recognize products that make a substantial impact on integrators and the projects they execute. Judges analyze not only the technical merits of the products but also the solutions’ capacity to help integrators create new revenue streams and potential new customer bases, while also designing and installing outstanding systems even faster. More About the 2 ..read more

ALAMEDA, Calif.—RGB Spectrum, a developer of mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, has announced enhancements to its Zio AV-over-IP platform through two new budget-conscious multiviewers: the QuadView IPX and the SuperViewIPX. According to the company, multiviewers have become an indispensable tool for consolidating diverse data sources onto a single screen, variously used for enhancing situational awareness and improving workflow efficiency. The RGB Spectrum Zio AV-over-IP offers users real-time, bandwidth-efficient, low latency distribution across packet-based netw ..read more

OAKLAND, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently unveiled details for installing 480 high-tech cameras in Oakland and on state freeways in the East Bay to crack down on crime in the city, according to a report by KRON. The camera network “will use technology to attribute license plate numbers in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol and the Oakland Police Department,” the report says. It will also “allow the agencies to search for vehicles suspected of being linked to crimes and receive real-time alerts about their movement,” KRON reports. Related: Inside the Modernization ..read more

Across the security industry, demand for two-factor (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) is rising. A decade ago, most considered it appropriate only for high-security and government installations. Today, it’s standard for logical security and software applications. Next up will be mainstream access control. Related: Selling Biometrics Is Selling Convenience Independent research predicts the market for MFA solutions will grow by $9 billion between 2020 and 2025. In a world in which the public feels increasingly vulnerable, MFA not only makes people feel safer; it actually delivers. MFA ..read more

This represents a fundamental change in mindset when designing, deploying, and managing physical security systems across virtually every conceivable application. AI is driving this trend with new, faster, and more complex algorithms that provide more proactive and pre-emptive automated solutions. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of video analytics. Advanced video analytics delivers a much higher level of contextual analysis of events, providing organizations of all sizes and market classifications with information to better understand their ecosystems, business practices, and pol ..read more

TOKYO—i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global manufacturer of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, recently announced support for Genetec Security Center SaaS. According to i-PRO, the alliance between the companies will enable Security Center SaaS support in its new edge AI-enabled cameras while also releasing an app for existing cameras in the field at no cost. Users of AI-enabled i-PRO cameras will be able to simply install an application on the camera to give direct access to Genetec Security Center SaaS. “Genetec has taken a bold step forward ..read more