Articles Tagged with ''video surveilllance''

Bamburi Cement physical security case study

Bamburi Cement in Kenya implements guarding and technology to boost security

March 31, 2021

Bamburi Cement, based in Kenya, is the largest manufacturer of cement in Eastern Africa, producing around 5,000 tons every day. While the company knew it needed to beef up security to mitigate risk and protect the facilities from an increase in organized crime, the trick was finding a solution that wouldn't interrupt business operations.

Physical security more important than ever since COVID-19 pandemic

Enterprises says physical security made more important since COVID-19

March 30, 2021

Enterprise security leaders say physical security solutions are more important due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, 75% of respondents said the coronavirus pandemic increased the importance of physical security within their organizations.

3d images help with human user error for CCTV recognition

New study finds that CCTV or video surveillance recognition is improved when using interactive images over static

March 25, 2021

A new study by psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), University of Birmingham, University of Greenwich and University of New South Wales has found that the use of interactive rotating images could help to reduce errors in facial recognition scenarios such as border control, police investigations and passport processing and CCTV or video surveillance recognition and investigations.

Detroit Pistons performance center video security operations center wall for 24/7 security

NBA's Detroit Pistons upgrades SOC video wall

March 24, 2021

The Detroit Pistons Performance Center designed a brand-new security operations center at its new training center and corporate headquarters.

Patient care can garner extra value with video surveillance and artificial intelligence in the healthcare setting

AI moves beyond physical security to patient care

Dr. Harro Stokman

February 28, 2021

Repurposing video surveillance and artificial intelligence and analytics traditionally used for security initiatives within the healthcare space can increase positive patient interactions and bring additional value to your current electronic physical security solutions.

Effective video collaboration: What you need to consider before investing in a system

Jon Litt, Senior Manager, Government Solutions (US) at Christie shares his five key considerations to ensuring an impactful, efficient professional video collaboration solution.

Jon Litt

February 22, 2021

Having a secure and efficient video collaboration system has evolved from a ‘useful to have’ technology to an indispensable capability in 2020, allowing teams to feel more connected to remote locations and distributed team members. With travel restrictions and social distancing limiting in-person meetings, remote face-to-face video communication is more imperative than ever in security environments. Systems integrators around the globe have been upgrading technologies to support the mission of operators. Before you work with an integrator to either upgrade an existing video collaboration system or invest in a new one, there are a host of considerations. Below are the key ones that will help you with your conversations with the systems integrator.

Indian Head Park Village in Illinois to install security video surveillance cameras

Indian Head Park Village board members in Illinois rate security as top priority for this fiscal year

February 16, 2021

Indian Head Park Village in Illinois has security cameras as a top priority for the 2021/2022 fiscal year to boost security, safety and help solve crimes.

Leveraging audio for a post-pandemic retail environment

Richard Brent

February 9, 2021

According to a new study by Zebra Technologies, nearly two-thirds (67%) of retail shoppers are concerned with surface sanitation or social exposure in stores. To better accommodate customers, retailers must deploy technologies that aid in compliance with social distancing measures, mask mandates, and sanitation practices. Through the use of security solutions, like hands-free two-way audio, video surveillance, access control, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics, business owners can better protect employees and customers.

Clearview facial recognition technology illegal in Canada according to investigation

Canadian authorities rule Clearview facial recognition technology illegal

February 5, 2021

Technology company Clearview AI’s scraping of billions of images of people from across the Internet represented mass surveillance and was a clear violation of the privacy rights of Canadians, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found after conducting an investigation into the matter.

20% of enterprises experienced an increase in physical security incidents since the start of COVID-19

January 28, 2021

Pro-Vigil published a research report indicating that a significant number of companies have updated their security strategies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates coincide with 20% of survey respondents reporting an increase in physical security incidents since the start of the pandemic, and the perception among one-third of respondents that 2021 will bring an increase in these types of incidents.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.