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Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its Managing Director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City. Scheduled to take place from October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG conference brings together executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry to network and share information on different technology and business trends that are affecting the market. Impact of artificial intelligence Matt’s session entitled, “What AI Means for your Business,” will examine the impact of AI Matt’s session entitled, “What AI Means for your Business,” will examine the impact of artificial intelligence on security applications and how these effects will be felt by firms throughout the industry within the next two to three years. Joining Matt on the panel will be Hamish Dobson, CVP, Product–Enterprise Physical Security Solutions, Motorola Solutions; Jumbi Edulbehram, Global Business Development, Smart Cities and Spaces, NVIDIA; and, Kurt Takahashi, CEO, Netwatch Group. AI adoption at an exponential rate “The customers that our industry serves are adopting AI at an exponential rate for all aspects of their businesses. Answering the question of how to utilise AI in a business, or how to become part of the value chain that is AI, is fast becoming the dominant conversation across every market sector,” explained Matt Powell.  He adds, “Our panel draws from a cross-section of the industry, bringing incredible insights based on experience to this important topic. If I were attending and wanting to understand the most important aspects of artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence in our industry, this is a panel I would not want to miss.” ISS analytics With over three million devices running ISS analytics in 56 countries around the world Matt has over two decades of experience in security and transportation technologies and brings a lessons-learned approach to AI and advanced technology deployments.  Matt joined ISS in 2022, combining his manufacturing knowledge with his integration experience to help bring the expertise of the company to the North American market. With over three million devices running ISS analytics in 56 countries around the world, ISS is the largest video analytics provider. Prior roles of Matt Matt formerly served as Principal–Transportation Markets and Principal-Infrastructure Markets at systems integrator Convergint where he set the strategy for business development and professional services that led the company from a handful of airports to 60-plus aviation deployments, including some of the world’s largest airports and airlines.  He has overseen technology deployments including video management, access control, analytics and AI, as well as developed methodologies for deployment used for complex systems, such as identity management and single pane of glass solutions. Prior to Convergint, Matt was the developer of transportation market strategies for Moog and Videolarm.

Netwatch North America, the pioneer in proactive video monitoring solutions, has announced a premiere partnership with Eagle Eye Networks to integrate the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) with Netwatch’s proactive video monitoring service. The technology collaboration combines cloud-based video and audio monitoring initiatives with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as AI-filtered alerts, that reduce false positive alarms and deliver the simplicity and performance modern organisations require. Market for proactive security solutions growing The market for proactive security solutions is increasing exponentially, as more organisations look to implement a proactive approach to risk management. According to Mordor Intelligence, the proactive security market is expected to reach US$ 45.67 million by 2026, primarily due to the growing number of businesses opting for proactive security solutions over reactive technologies. Netwatch PVM integration with Eagle Eye cloud VMS Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring (PVM) is now fully integrated with Eagle Eye, a cyber-secure, cloud VMS Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring (PVM) is now fully integrated with Eagle Eye, a cyber-secure, cloud VMS for many security and business use cases, including loss prevention, workplace safety, security, business optimisation, alarm management, and more. Netwatch PVM is a purpose-built platform designed to help stop crimes before they happen by using personalised audio voice downs that stop crime on 98 percent of occasions. Both Netwatch and Eagle Eye focus on serving businesses with common parameters, such as those operating in high-risk environments with a need to lower liability, ensure compliance and reduce operational inefficiencies.  Integration to improve security for multi-site customers “The integration will improve security and efficiency for multi-site customers for whom false positive alarm reduction is critical to daily operations,” said Ken Francis, the President of Eagle Eye Networks. Ken Francis adds, “The Netwatch integration provides customers with expanded functionality, to include live-audio voice downs and artificial intelligence-filtered alerts. Intelligent alerts distinguish between actionable and non-actionable events.” Next generation of video surveillance solutions “The next generation of video surveillance solutions, such as video surveillance-as-a-service and PVM, play a crucial role in providing organisations with the ability to optimise security, reduce loss, and improve operational efficiencies at scale,” said Justin Wilmas, President, Netwatch North America. Justin Wilmas adds, “We are thrilled to join forces with Eagle Eye in our mission to provide superior video capture and analysis and support risk mitigation efforts for our growing customer base.”  The integrated solution will be available for general release in early 2023. 

Netwatch North America, the pioneer in proactive video monitoring solutions, announces the newest version of its Netwatch Web App, a web portal that enables Netwatch dealers to perform essential site management functions for their customers. This robust, self-serve interface empowers dealers to easily access and manage all customer sites from the convenience of a web browser. Built to enhance speed and efficiency, the Netwatch web app allows dealers to manage sites from anywhere and at any time. Alarm response escalation Dealers can verify location and system status, update arming and disarming schedules, and modify critical contacts from a single solution. The solution also delivers a rich user experience for the end user, providing a clean, modern UI experience where security leaders can quickly and intuitively manage situations and settings on demand. The solution also delivers a rich user experience for the end user, providing a clean, modern UI experience Whether a partner needs to launch a new site, update alarm response escalation, or verify an incident, Netwatch's web app dramatically simplifies the management of Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring. Some of the many innovative new features include: System health checks continuously monitor all connected equipment and components. A service ticket is raised and routed to the appropriate individuals to address failures when identified. End users gain the ability to log in and view PVM-enabled sites. Functions available include viewing cameras, adding zones, modifying alarm parameters and camera zones, adding a visitor pass, accessing incident reports, and more. Dealers and end users can track the status of service requests at any time. Streamlined audit logs exceed compliance requirements across a variety of industries. Proactive video monitoring Netwatch North America is a pioneer in the delivery of proactive video monitoring "As we continue to develop our technology stack, we sought to build a more robust platform that could continue to evolve with our ever-growing needs," said Justin Wilmas, President of Netwatch North America. "The enhancements to our web app prepare us for the future by supporting integration and compatibility with new solutions and redefining the user experience with a more modern, streamlined platform." Netwatch North America is a pioneer in the delivery of proactive video monitoring, a purpose-built service to help stop crimes before they happen. Its personalised audio voice downs stop crime on 98% of occasions. Because of its effectiveness, it is widely used in various environments, including retail, cannabis, auto dealerships, wineries, and parking facilities. Netwatch North America's investments in its core technology platform follow a strong year. The company experienced sustained growth, developed new partnerships with security integrators, and secured significant deals.

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 Roundtable: How can security systems be proactive? Please provide a couple of examples. 

According to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform all sectors of society, including national security. The physical security marketplace is certainly feeling the impact of the new technology, which has quickly gained prominence as one of the industry’s most popular buzzwords. To assess the more practical aspects of the situation, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing the course of the security marketplace?

As security professionals, one of our goals is a continuous improvement when it comes to protecting people, facilities, and assets. A useful tool for continuous improvement is to apply ‘lessons learned’ in the past to challenges in the future. Because 2021 will be remembered as a challenging and eventful year for all of us, let’s consider what we can learn from the experiences of 2021. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What security lessons did we learn during 2021?