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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organisations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

College campuses are meant to be places of learning, growth, and community. Fostering such an environment requires the deployment of policies and technologies that ensure safety and security. Considering the growing role of security technology in the higher education market, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new applications for security technology in the college and university markets?

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada’s AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. “Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the l...

Audio might detect sounds like breaking glass or footsteps before a person even enters the field-of-view of a video camera. Audio also helps to provide context: Someone running in a video image might be suspicious, but the situation is different if they are yelling for help. Furthermore, audio enables operators to talk remotely to people on site, which can deter crime, de-escalate situations, or gather information. And yet, optimising audio is often an overlooked aspect of physical security syst...

Suddenly, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The smart technology brings a range of benefits to our lives, from streamlining everyday tasks to making scientific breakthroughs. The advantages of AI and machine learning (ML) also include automating repetitive tasks, analysing vast amounts of data, and minimising human error. But how do these benefits apply to the physical security industry, and is there a downside? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the benefits,...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it is expanding operations to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) under the leadership of Benjamin Krebs. This expansion comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across EMEA. “Today, more than 24,000 customers across 85 countries trust Verkada as their safety solution,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “Establishing operations in the DACH region, which represents...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions shared the results of its 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report. Based on insights from IT and physical security pioneers across various sectors, the findings look at current trends, insights, and challenges within the industry as it transitions from on-premises setups to cloud-based ones. Key findings Key findings of the Verkada’s 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report include: A...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced Ardon Anderson’s appointment as Vice President of EMEA. This appointment comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth across the region. Maintaining growth trajectory “We are seeing incredible growth across Europe. Today we have employees across London, Paris, and Amsterdam who are working with nearly 650 channel partners to help more than 1,000 organisations across the region protect their peopl...

As a testament to its  Open-Platform approach, System Surveyor announced affiliate partnerships with three new manufacturers: Eagle Eye, Raytec, and Avycon. With the addition of these video surveillance and lighting solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner programme, System Surveyor users have access to a more robust and diverse catalogue of products and accessories for streamlined site surveys, system design, and bill of materials automation for more efficient physical securi...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced its participation in ISC West 2024, the largest security trade show in the United States, scheduled to take place from April 10 to 12 in Las Vegas. Suprema will showcase the exceptional performance of its deep-learning-based AI algorithms in facial authentication and fingerprint recognition, exemplified by its advanced on-device AI solutions, namely the award-winning BioStation 3 and BioStation 2a. BioStar 2 access control...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new Integrations Program for technology partners. Verkada's Integration Program will enable its customers to more easily manage multiple systems through a growing set of supported integrations. "Verkada's new Integrations Program will expand the interoperability of our powerful platform across even more complex environments and use cases," said Filip Kaliszan, Co-founder and CEO. "Continuing to develop more native integr...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions announced that Eric Salava has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer. Salava will lead Verkada's global go-to-market and revenue generation strategy as the company continues to scale rapidly. "Our growth to date has been incredible: our platform supports more than 1 million active devices for 22,000 customers across 70 countries," said Filip Kaliszan, CEO and Co-Founder of Verkada, adding "With Eric at the helm of our go-to...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it has integrated its HiveWatch® Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) Operating System (OS) with Verkada’s access control and video security solutions. This integration allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch® GSOC OS to bring together dis...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced its new connectivity solution, the GC31 Cellular Gateway, that will enable device deployment in hard-to-wire or remote locations, a new set of government-grade solutions, including Command for video security and visitor management hosted on AWS GovCloud, an updated mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as a range of feature updates that expand and improve upon Verkada's Command platform. GC31 Cellular...

Verkada was founded in 2016 to modernise enterprise-grade video security, but currently, it does much more than video security alone. Verkada’s security ecosystem is designed to make the job of protecting people and property as easy and effective as possible. To them, protection covers everything from badging into work to monitoring the air people breathe while they're there. Latest features and updates As Verkada makes progress toward delivering the operating system of the modern comme...

An organisation’s security director manages a staff of security personnel, implements and enforces security policies and procedures, and generally ensures the safety of personnel and visitors to the organisation’s premises. Over the years, the role of security director has expanded to include new disciplines such as cybersecurity. More and more, security directors are also taking a “seat at the table” as integral and critical members of a company’s management team....

Companies at GSX 2023 emphasised new ways that technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud can address long-standing issues in the security market. Among the exhibitors at the event in Dallas were companies seeking creative ways to apply technology, lower costs, and make the world a safer place. Reflecting on the exhibition, here are some additional takeaways. Expanding AI at the edge  i-PRO is a company reflecting the continued expansion of edge AI capability in the...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organisations to serve a broader global customer base. Improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, unveiled its new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, along with expanded product offerings and new platform integrations to deliver even more value to its customers. These updates include: Expanded product offerings Take Control With Verkada's New PTZ Camera: Verkada's new CP52-E pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera gives customers the ability to monitor large areas. Equipped with a 5MP image sensor, the CP52-E has 360-degr...

Historically, the emphasis of security systems has been on reactivity, whether it’s providing video evidence of an incident or data to support a resulting investigation. Reactivity is core to impactful security, but increasingly, systems are also seeking to be more proactive. A proactive system seeks to prevent events from happening in the first place, thus mitigating the harm to an organisation, and making the need for a reactive response moot. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roun...

Verkada, a provider in enterprise building security and management, recognised ConvergeOne as its National Partner of the Year for its expertise in implementing and integrating Verkada's solutions within diverse and complex environments. In the past year, ConvergeOne has quickly become a top-performing Verkada partner across all key metrics – spanning commitment to customer satisfaction to technical proficiency. ConvergeOne - National Partner of the Year "Our partners are at the heart o...

Sharing data between security and building management devices can provide a route to maximise building usage and minimise costs. In today's Internet of Things (IoT) environment, tying together a variety of systems is easier than ever. For an update, we asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the benefits of integrating security technology with building management systems (BMS)?

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced expansive new updates across its entire Command product platform.  These updates include: Enhanced video search, video quality, and video management features, including a novel motion search with trajectory analysis and H.265 compression technology that unlocks up to 2X video quality across all cameras. Verkada's next-generation Indoor Mini Dome camera and expanded Dome camera line, with increa...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of their Aperio® wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform, delivering a fully integrated hardware and software solution that strengthens safety, while simplifying management and lowering the total cost of ownership. Application expansion With the extensive locking hardware options available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands, the Aperio integration significantly expands the range of applications t...

Risk is a core concept in the practice of physical security. However, the risk is not always assessed effectively. Ideally, an organisation's appetite for risk guides its security strategy and action planning to the minutest detail, including buying decisions for security equipment and systems. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How does the concept of risk influence buying decisions in the security market?  

Every security system is unique, of course. Specific to each installation are the problems the customer and the integrator may experience along their journey. However, given the installation of hundreds of physical security systems, there are commonalities that occur. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the major pain points when installing a physical security system?

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announces it is continuing its expansion with the opening of its newest office location in Seattle. Verkada's Seattle team joins the company's 1,500 employees and 14 global offices in its mission to protect people and property. Kristy Clay will lead the Seattle office and accelerate growth in the Pacific Northwest. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in sales and building teams, as well as deep relationships in the region...

Well attended and generating levels of excitement not seen since before the pandemic, ISC West may provide just the shot of adrenaline we need to drive industry success through the uncertain economic times ahead. Buzzwords like artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud were still prevalent at the conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, but the hype of yesteryear seemed more subdued. Rather than breakthroughs to be celebrated, AI and cloud were discussed more as ways systems can realise even g...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announced the opening of new offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Toronto, Mexico City and Tokyo. Verkada's new offices will serve as sales hubs, helping Verkada advance on its vision to build the operating system for the physical world. Author's quote Verkada is currently recruiting for more than 300 roles as it staffs up its new offices "Over the past 12 months, we've grown tremendously: we'...