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What is Face Recognition? Facial recognition is a type of biometric technology that enables operators to rapidly identify people that appear in a video. With facial recognition software, operators can extract facial features from faces in live or recorded video and compare them against a database or watchlist of digital images (or extracted facial features) […]

The Crowd Management Challenge No one likes overcrowded venues and long lines. For this reason, management and security teams across diverse industries want to understand more about the way that people interact with the property they oversee. To this end, video surveillance has replaced anecdotal evidence, but traditional video surveillance requires manual observation, which is […]

Originally published on Source Security. Especially for video surveillance solutions, the COVID pandemic marked a significant turning point in the physical security industry. At the beginning of the decade, organizations were increasing public safety by leveraging video technology for safety and security use cases, forensic investigation, and real-time incident intervention in facilities, on campuses, and […]

Originally published on Source Security. How are new technologies transforming the retail and loss prevention markets? In recent years, retailers everywhere have been evaluating and transforming their brick-and-mortar store strategies to prove the value of in-person channels. Until now, physical locations could not compete with unmatched global reach, lower overhead costs, and targeted personalization made […]

The Benefit of Multi-Site Video Analytics Whether it be two locations or 200, hotels with multiple sites have unique video analytics needs. They not only require the ability to record video locally on-site but also need to aggregate and manage data insights across all their sites to optimize the guest experience. Learn more about multi-site […]

Artificial Intelligence, the outer most wrapper of neural networks While Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the overused buzzword of our day, its prevalence has contributed little to widespread understanding of what the technology is and how it works. Because we understand the importance of AI — as it has and continues to serve as the […]

Originally published on Source Security. The security technology domain has increasingly become IT-focused. Today, the biggest challenge that end users face when working with integrators stems from the vast array of complex new security technologies and the rapid rate at which they are emerging: As always, end users rely on integrators to identify solutions for […]

Originally published on Source Security. How is technology contributing to security in the arena of public events? Technology is increasingly playing a pivotal and comprehensive role in enhancing events management: From heightening safety and security, preventing vandalism and hooliganism, and delivering critical real-time situational awareness to providing traffic and crowd insights, event managers are realizing […]

Another successful ISC West event has come to a close, giving us much to think about regarding trends and themes for the year ahead. It was particularly exciting to see the introduction and growth of innovative and pivotal shifts in the application of video analytics. Let’s dig into some analytics insights and take aways from […]

What is Crowd Counting? Crowd counting, simply put, is a technology for crowd management that estimates crowd sizes in real-time for a given area. This functionality is critical for many scenarios but is of particular use in instances and locations where effective crowd management is paramount to public safety: stadiums, event venues, malls, airports, and […]

Originally Published on SourceSecurity.com What are the biggest ethical considerations of using emerging technologies in physical security? Physical security has entered a transformative area, catalyzed by advanced AI models. While these technologies enhance safety, their deployment raises discussion-worthy questions – especially regarding individual rights. The potential collection and analysis of personal data, for instance, causes […]

Your Virtual Investigation Command Center  If you’ve ever found yourself engrossed in a crime TV show, you’ve likely witnessed the classic scene: a detective, in front of a cluttered corkboard pinned with images, notes, and maps. Although analog, this method helps investigators visualize and organize the extensive information relevant to their cases. But what if […]

Video Analytics, Centralized Multi-site organizations face unique security challenges, but regardless of industry, all could benefit from the centralized management of their business intelligence. By centralizing video analytic management from all sites, these organizations can not only comprehensively enhance security measures, but can also view aggregate data from all remote sites to uncover trends across […]

The Multi-Purpose Security Tech Stack As a banking security professional, you are well aware of the enabling technologies making waves in your industry. However, as security technology – like video analytics — continues to advance, tools that were once siloed in your division are now evolving to provide organizational change and business impact across every […]

This case study was originally published at https://www.milestonesys.com/resources/content/customer-stories/Tlaxcala/ Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Safety Located in East-Central Mexico, the State of Tlaxcala is one of 32 states within the Federal Entities of Mexico. As one of Mexico’s most densely populated states, Tlaxcala was experiencing a significant increase in crime coupled with a pointed decrease in emergency […]

Originally published on git-security.com 1. What challenges are specific to retail security projects, and what benefits can users derive from a good system? Retail security is being challenged to shift from reactive security to proactive prevention strategies. When combatting shrinkage, for instance, retailers need not only to pinpoint suspects with ease, but also to mitigate […]

Breaking Organizational Silos with Security Tech In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, security professionals in the retail industry are embracing dynamic investments that address the holistic needs of their companies. This shift is facilitated by changes in customer expectations and the emergence of advanced, multi-functional technologies that enable organizations to anticipate and address challenges proactively. […]

Originally Published on SourceSecurity.com Response Convergence in security systems remains a complex concept due to the varied interpretations of what this means, all depending on whom you ask. While significant strides have been made, achieving true convergence remains a vision rather than a realized state. Convergence involves seamlessly integrating diverse security technologies like video surveillance, […]

One Solution. Comprehensive Impact. Recently, BriefCam has seen the rapid adoption of video analytics in healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Many hospitals are exploring video analytics solutions for enhanced security – like the quick identification of a bad actor or a “frequent flyer” – which are use cases that drive impact for creating safer […]

Intelligent Security Technology as a Catalyst for Change In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience has never been more critical. As we navigate the digital age to support this focus, intelligent security solutions are emerging not just as tools for safety but as catalysts for transformation that drive […]