Marketing & Social Media Podcasts: What We’re Listening To
By Rachel Peck If you’re like us, you might’ve spent the beginning of this pandemic participating in a lot of webinars and virtual conferences. However, we live busy lives – between daily activities, work responsibilities and at home schooling (for some) multi-tasking has become our best friend. Where webinars can be difficult to fit in, while doing other activities, podcasts offer a…
ONVIF Introduces Profile M Release Candidate for Metadata and Analytics for Smart Applications
SAN RAMON, Calif. – September 29, 2020. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the Release Candidate for Profile M. This draft specification standardizes the communication of metadata and event handling of analytics for smart applications. It paves the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management systems, and easier integration with IoT (Internet of Things) systems.
Punctuation: To comma or not to comma
By Rachel Peck I have a confession. I’m a marketing and public relations professional with a degree in communications and a minor in English, and yet I’m known to misuse the apostrophe. Often when I get into a flow state with writing, I’ll begin the editing process and realize I’ve written several “it’s” when it should’ve been “its.” Whether you’re starting out…
Interviews 101: Attention to Detail
By Rachel Peck As PR professionals, one of our main functions is to pitch, or seek out, interview opportunities for our clients. In addition to that, we might have to also identify the best representatives for our clients’ businesses and assist them by offering them the tools they’ll need to effectively convey brand messaging. This offering by many PR agencies has become…
Johnson Controls adds cost-effective, AI-driven face mask detection to exacqVision VMS
MILWAUKEE (September 15, 2020) – Johnson Controls is announcing exacqVision 20.09, which offers an integrated, cost-effective face mask detection solution that can quickly put information into the hands of facility decision makers to help maintain safe environments for employees and visitors. Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics versus pixel-based analytics, exacqVision 20.09 with Face Mask Detection offers improved accuracy and a scalable,…
ONVIF Goes Live on GitHub for Open Source Development
SAN RAMON, Calif. – September 9, 2020. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that it is now live on GitHub, an online open source development platform. The repository at github.com/onvif/specs will help drive the development of ONVIF network interface specifications. “By having a repository on GitHub, ONVIF is making its interface specification development process more…
Johnson Controls releases mask detection, intelligent person search and more in victor/ VideoEdge 5.6 update
MILWAUKEE (September 8, 2020) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart and sustainable buildings, introduces the latest generation of the Tyco American Dynamics victor/ VideoEdge solution, which introduces powerful features such as Intelligent Person Search, Area Occupancy, new Event Management hub, 64-bit client, and NVR Network Interface Card bonding for increased bandwidth. New victor/ VideoEdge AI features give security operations an advantage over potential threats…
Aiphone introduces the IX Simple Support Tool for accelerated configuration
Redmond, Wash. – September 3, 2020 – Aiphone, the leading international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is introducing the IX Simple Support Tool, an abbreviation of the full-service IX Support Tool programming software. The simplified version is designed to seamlessly configure up to 20 systems from the IX Series portfolio of IP video intercom components. The IX Simple Support Tool…
Johnson Controls introduces Tyco Software House iSTAR Edge G2 for powerful, cyber-hardened, standalone physical access control
MILWAUKEE – (September 3, 2020) Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart and sustainable buildings, is introducing a reliable, cyber-hardened IP edge access control device for up to four doors. One of the most powerful, flexible and secure edge access controllers, Tyco Software House iSTAR Edge G2 provides effortless upgrades from existing edge controllers, is OSDP compatible and supports embedded high assurance FICAM operation without additional third-party hardware, making it an ideal solution for both government and commercial users.
Security & Safety Things announces winners of App Challenge for innovation in AI-enabled smart camera applications
2 September, 2020 — Security and Safety Things GmbH is pleased to announce the three winners of its App Challenge, a contest designed to promote the development of innovative applications for smart cameras in the retail, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The winning apps provided a variety of solutions to help these vertical markets overcome new challenges as a result of COVID-19 conditions.