Industry Announcements

Genetec announced the launch of Genetec Cloudlink™ 110, the latest addition to its line of cloud-managed security appliances. This compact device is specifically designed to simplify video management in low-density deployments, providing a versatile solution that enables customers to transition to cloud or hybrid environments at their own pace.

Specifi, a leading provider of AI-powered marketing, project management, and proposal software for CI dealers who want to grow their business, announced a new integration with Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of smart residential, commercial, and industrial solutions that deliver seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment.

Pimloc, an AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announced a technical integration with Eagle Eye Networks. The integration of Pimloc’s Secure Redact video privacy platform to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), empowers customers to leverage enterprise-grade AI capabilities and automatically redact faces, license plates, and audio in video files and live streams.

Iris ID has partnered with Primepoint, to bring to market a cost effective, contactless and feature rich biometric timeclock solution compatible with UKG Ready TLM. The partnership is opportune as companies of all sizes are looking for new ways to increase efficiency and offer more flexibility for their employees.

HID announces the expansion of its signature line of Signo™ Readers to include models that meet varying customer needs – from harsh conditions to stylistic preferences.

Genetec announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.

i-PRO announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilization of AI technologies. Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee in June 2024.

Axis Communications announced that the company has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 1 attestation for its cloud-based solutions, Axis Cloud Connect and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The audit, conducted by an independent third-party auditor, confirms that Axis has implemented robust cloud security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which include data security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy.

ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) is pleased to announce a new set of systems as part of their video security product line – Vigiles.  The Vigiles-LPR appliances are specifically designed for Automated License Plate Recognition at the edge.  The first Vigiles-LPR offering is a complete solution which includes an integrated 33X 4MP PTZ camera, enclosure, and processor as well as a quick mount bracket system.

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President.