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Hexagon rebrands Qognify, reaffirming commitment to physical security

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Qognify, a pioneering provider of physical security solutions, has officially adopted the Hexagon corporate identity and fully integrated into the division as the physical security business unit. Following the acquisition of Qognify by Hexagon in April 2023, this event marks a new era in physical security and public safety innovation, enabling customers to safeguard their assets, infrastructure and communities. Hexagon&...

Giants on the move: The year 2023 in security mergers and acquisitions

The sale of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions to Honeywell in December amounted to a dramatic finish to a big year in 2023 for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the physical security market. In the transaction between two industry giants, Honeywell sought to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. Honeywell acquires Carrier Access business ...

Qognify delivers greater video flexibility and availability beyond the control room with Qognify VMS 7.4

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and incident management solutions announced Qognify VMS 7.4. The latest version of its enterprise-class video management software (VMS) gives organisations greater operational flexibility and video availability, inside and outside the control room. Qognify Web Client A standout component of Qognify VMS 7.4 is the new Qognify Web Client. Built from the ground up, it leverages the latest streaming technology and places exceptional live viewing, play...

Active Intelligence and Convergint launch new strategic partnership

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of AI-powered anomaly detection software for physical security, is excited to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Convergint Technologies, LLC, the security industry’s premier systems integrator, as an authorised reseller of the Company’s AI-powered Video Anomaly Detection solution, ASTRA. Convergint is a global systems integration partner for Active Intelligence and will be offering ASTRA internationally. Real-time detect...

Active intelligence drives transformation to proactive security at GSX 2023

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, is driving the transformation to proactive security solutions here at GSX 2023 in booth 2224. The company’s groundbreaking ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software delivers real-time video anomaly detection for a virtually unlimited number of security, safety, compliance, and commercial/industrial applications across the enterprise. ASTRA’s wide-ranging c...

Quantum announces partnership with Tiger Surveillance to address growing need for long-term retention of video surveillance data

Quantum Corporation, a globally renowned provider of solutions for video and unstructured data, announced a partnership with Tiger Surveillance, a pioneering provider of video surveillance data management and protection solutions, to deliver end-to-end solutions for long-term retention and archiving of video surveillance data.  Quantum's Smart NVR, VS-HCI, and USP solutions that capture and store video surveillance data are now certified with Surveillance Bridge software by Tiger Surveilla...

Active Intelligence’s groundbreaking ASTRA video anomaly detection becomes available

Active Intelligence, a pioneer of AI-powered anomaly detection software for physical security is excited to announce that its groundbreaking ASTRA™ Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution is available for sale. The decision to initiate the official availability of ASTRA comes after a series of user trials and evaluations in mission-critical applications across multiple vertical markets. Autonomous anomaly detection “We performed extensive field tests with ASTRA and listened ve...

Accelerate investigations and improve real-time incident handling with Qognify VMS 7.3

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announced the launch of Qognify VMS 7.3 and Umbrella 8.0. The latest iteration of Qognify’s video management software (VMS) adds intelligent support for investigation processes, while Umbrella 8.0 simplifies the management of VMS installations for partners. Qognify VMS 7.3 Qognify VMS 7.3 comes with a new forensic search tool named QogniFinder that significantly speeds up investigations for perso...

Holley Hunt joins Robotic Assistance Devices as VP of Strategic Partnerships

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that Holley Hunt has joined RAD in the newly created role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Growth impact The announcement was made at the opening of Security LeadHER, an event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advanc...

Qognify and Johnson Controls Security Products enable a truly integrated physical security solution

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronisation of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Bi-directional integration of Gallagher access control available for Qognify VMS

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Gallagher, a manufacturer of flexible, integrated access control solutions announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. Bi-directional integration In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable, this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a si...

Active Intelligence demonstrates broad spectrum real-time detection at ISC West 2023

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, experienced high levels of interest and excitement over the company’s ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software at ISC West 2023. Anomaly detection solution After previewing the new video analytics solution in Q4 2022 at ISC East, ASTRA’s hard launch at ISC West reaffirmed Active Intelligence’s anticipated widespread acceptance of a new anomaly dete...

Qognify becomes part of Hexagon

Qognify, a provider of video (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions announced that it has become a part of Hexagon. Detect, assess, and respond Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced on December 19, 2022. Steven Cost, President, of Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, states, “Qognify extends our real-time monitoring and security reach to detect, assess,...

The University of Vermont Transitions to Qognify VMS

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced that The University of Vermont has transitioned to Qognify VMS. The next-generation enterprise-class video management system (VMS) has been deployed to improve how the university Police Dispatch team manages real-time emergency events, as well as post-incident investigation and daily on-campus surveillance. Challenge Many schools, colleges, and universities rely on their video management systems (VMS) as...

Qognify announces upgrade programme from Ocularis to Qognify VMS

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced an upgrade programme for customers of its video management system (VMS) Ocularis. Launching in May 2023, the programme will provide a clear and compelling roadmap that will enable existing Ocularis customers to upgrade seamlessly to the flagship Qognify VMS. Qognify VMS A next-generation management system, Qognify VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-class system with advanced ecosystem integr...

Active Intelligence redefines pre-emptive security at ISC West 2023 with ASTRA™ anomaly detection

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, features the company’s flagship Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution, ASTRA™, here at ISC West 2023 in booth 30057.  Intelligent analytics With the unique ability to detect anomalous activity in virtually any video feed, ASTRA effectively redefines how security professionals can implement intelligent analytics for a virtually unlimited number of s...

Qognify announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software Qognify VMS.  The latest IP camera series from Pelco, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of video security cameras, smart analytics and aligned services, can be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects. This increases the overall number of camera mo...

Qognify to show its next-generation VMS, video intelligence and Incident Management solutions at ISC West 2023

Qognify, a renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will showcase its next-generation video management software (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions on stand 24004 at ISC West, which takes place March 28-31 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Visitors to the annual event will discover why organisations around the world are specifying, switching, and upgrading to Qognify VMS. This next-generation VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-c...

Qognify to join Axis Communications at EuroShop 2023 to help retailers reduce theft and fraud and improve productivity

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will join technology partner, Axis Communications, to present its award-winning Retail Solution in booth #E03, hall 6 at EuroShop 2023, taking place at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, from 26th February till 2nd March. Qognify BVI and VMS Brick-and-mortar, multi-channel, and e-commerce retailers will learn how they can leverage Qognify‘s enterprise-class video management system – Qognify VMS &ndash...

Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures to create a new brand in the market

Qognify, a provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions, announces being acquired by Hexagon AB, a pioneer in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Qognify was formed in 2015 when Battery Ventures acquired the physical security division of NICE Systems, thus creating a new brand in the market. Physical security market...

Qognify VMS 7.2 supports the investigation process and adds cloud capabilities

Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, launches the second release of its video management software Qognify VMS. The latest software version – Qognify VMS 7.2 – comes with extended support for body worn video, additional functionalities to support investigations, and new web client architecture. Qognify VMS 7.2 addresses the increasing use of body worn video (BWV) across many sectors, ranging from police and security applications to customer ser...

viisights and Qognify seamlessly integrate innovative behavioural analytics and VMS solution

viisights, Inc., the developer of innovative behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, and Qognify, an industry renowned company in advanced Video Management Solutions (VMS), have partnered to offer a seamlessly integrated solution that automates event detection and analysis. The integrated solution dramatically increases situational awareness by employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to autonomously detect, analyse, and understand situations and events, as they are unfo...

Qognify announces Cape May County as one of the first organisations in the world to deploy Qognify VMS

Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces Cape May County as one of the first organisations in the world to deploy Qognify VMS, a truly next-generation open architecture enterprise-class VMS that delivers low total cost of ownership, business process support, advanced ecosystem integrations, and cloud readiness Cape May County is the southernmost county in the state of New Jersey. With much of the County along a picturesque peninsula that includes 30...

Qognify Transportation Solutions that help to mitigate the impact of incidents on public transport on exhibit at InnoTrans 2022 event

Qognify, the globally renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will showcase its Qognify Transportation Solutions at the InnoTrans 2022 event. The international trade show for transport technology - InnoTrans 2022, is scheduled to take place from September 20 to September 23, 2022, at Messe Berlin, in Berlin, Germany. Qognify Transportation Solutions The portfolio of Qognify Transportation Solutions contains enterprise incident management (EIM) software (Qognif...

Qognify announces the appointment of Shana Thomas as the Director of Marketing Americas

Qognify, the globally renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced the appointment of Shana Thomas to the role of Director of Marketing Americas. The Americas are a major growth market for Qognify. Airports, logistics and transportation organisations, banks, critical infrastructure, schools and universities rely on Qognify’s video and enterprise incident management solutions. Retail – major growth area in the Americas Retail is another gro...

Qognify appoints Sunit Dash as Director, Head of Services APAC

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announced the appointment of Sunit Dash to the role of Director, Head of Services APAC. Sunit Dash brings more than 15 years of leadership, project management and service delivery experience to Qognify, gained through working with public and private sector organisations in industries such as telecom and smart/safe cities. Sunit brings years of experience Prior to joining Qognify, Sunit Dash worked for organisations in...

Qognify Announces New Vice President of R&D

Qognify, the foremost provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announced the Yaniv Toplian as its new Vice President of Research and Development. As part of Qognify’s senior leadership team, Yaniv has a remit to define and execute the company’s R&D strategy to design and develop solutions that mitigate risks, increase security and optimise operations, through world-class research and innovation. Leading a global team Based in the Qognify office in...

Boehringer Ingelheim global VMS roll-out project with Qognify

Qognify, a provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions announced a global Video Management System (VMS) roll-out project with the research-driven biopharmaceutical company - Boehringer Ingelheim. Qognify‘s Cayuga VMS Boehringer Ingelheim has a global footprint with about 180 sites around the world. To effectively support video surveillance, need in those, Boehringer Ingelheim decided to standardise the hardware and software approach in the configuration and rollo...

Qognify provides EIM (Situator) to interconnect their security systems to enhance security at the Prague Airport

Qognify, a provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announces that Prague Airport, a. s. has selected Qognify EIM (Situator) to interconnect its security systems and provide security control room personnel with a single incident management interface, as well as the ability to verify the validity of identification cards using mobile devices throughout the airport. Prague Airport, a. s. is a company that operates Václav Havel Airport Prague in the Czech Republi...

Qognify appoints enterprise incident management specialist for growing EMEA market

Qognify, a foremost provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announced the appointment of Oliver Schmidt, as Sales Manager EMEA, EIM. He will focus on supporting enterprise-class organizations to minimize the impact of incidents through real-time situational awareness and response coordination capabilities of Qognify EIM. Role and responsibility Based in Germany, Oliver Schmidt brings more than 25 years of experience in selling technology-led solutions, with a foc...

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