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Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how security professionals manage physical threats, mitigate risks, and strengthen businesses, announces it has surpassed 60 different data, technology, and systems integrations in its Connected Ecosystem programme. With this milestone, the Ontic Platform is one of the industry’s most robust and comprehensive single solutions centralising security intelligence and operations. Existing business software “Since our founding, we have recognised the need for security teams to move beyond their decades-old challenge of logging into various systems to locate pertinent information about a potential threat,” said Manish Mehta, Chief Product Officer, Ontic. Ontic Platform clients can connect to existing business software and security devices He adds, “With our Connected Ecosystem program, we are on a mission to provide a unified view of the diverse information security teams need to better manage the entire threat lifecycle.”  Ontic Platform clients can connect to existing business software and security devices or integrate with a homegrown, internal system to create a unified ecosystem. This allows security teams to take informed action when risks arise.  Integrated research tools “UniCourt provides the most complete dataset of state and federal court records available,” said Josh Blandi, the Chief Executive Officer, UniCourt, adding “It’s been great partnering with Ontic. They expedite the seamless delivery of our data through the Ontic Platform, aiding clients in proactively navigating today’s evolving threat landscape.” The Ontic Connected Ecosystem programme focuses on continuously expanding intelligence and business data from trusted sources, including: Public Data – Best-in-class data from providers gives corporate security teams the ability to unlock critical information and access a robust, complete portfolio of integrated research tools and data sources for added situational awareness. Data sources include social media, the dark web, severe weather, public events, identity, adverse media, public records (criminal and civil), and more. Notable providers include but are not limited to AccuWeather, Flashpoint, Giant Oak, UniCourt, and DarkOwl. Security Systems – Data from devices and technologies, such as workplace platforms, license plate reader cameras, camera systems, access control systems, identity security, and more, for proactive anomaly detection, pattern spotting, and alerting. Notable providers include but are not limited to Envoy, HID, Avigilon, Genetec, and Rekor. Business Systems – Data at the centre of security operations that help create a single source of truth for organisations by integrating with systems like visitor, travel, and event management, human resources, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain logistics, financial systems, and cybersecurity tools. Integrations include but are not limited to Workday, Slack, Jira, Greenhouse, and RainFocus. Ontic will continue to evolve the Connected Ecosystem programme in the coming months, adding new integrations to the Ontic Platform to support additional security needs such as cybersecurity, supply chain, loss prevention, ethics, traveller/travel security, and mass communication.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and programme for the 2022 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry. The AcceleRISE 2022 event will be an in-person event, held from August 1 to August 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas, USA. AcceleRISE 2022 AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference, created specifically for tomorrow’s security leaders. The event was designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen in the young security talent. AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter the most to young professionals in the security industry AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter the most to young professionals in the security industry and features a diverse array of premier learning sessions, interactive workshops and lively activities geared toward rising stars in the industry. Thought-provoking sessions Kelsey Carnell, the Chair of the SIA RISE Committee at the Security Industry Association (SIA), stated “After two years of virtual conferences and lots of screen time, we’re so excited to finally gather the security industry’s emerging leaders in person for AcceleRISE 2022 in Austin, Texas – a city known for its cutting-edge technology, creativity, culture and fun.” She adds, “Not only will you participate in thought-provoking sessions focused on both critical business and personal growth, you will also be able to partake in some unique networking activities, all with an incredibly dynamic group of attendees and presenters.” Engaging young professionals’ conference Kelsey Carnell continues, “You will not want to miss out on this engaging young professionals’ conference, the only one-of-its-kind. AcceleRISE is a great opportunity to elevate your career, learn more about our industry, make valuable lifelong connections and have tons of fun. We can’t wait to see you in August!” Session topics for AcceleRISE 2022 will include: The metaverse, NFTs and all things Web3 The employee/manager relationship and authentic leadership Navigating construction delivery methods Talent selection and succession planning for leaders Negotiating and thinking about risk Professional pathways in security Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at your company Building user-focused security products Channel vs. direct sales The security industry’s tech evolution How mergers and acquisitions affect the security industry Attendees will have the chance to form relationships with other young industry professionals and enjoy fun networking happy hours, line dancing and more. Speakers for AcceleRISE 2022 event include: Nisha Advani, Assistant Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Dormakaba Americas Derek Arcuri, Manager – XaaS transformation, Genetec Paula Balmori, Design Consultant and Onboarding Specialist, Northland Controls Anthony Berticelli, Vice President of Operations, PSA Security Network Kelly Bond, Partner, Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group Todd Brodrick, ALC Consulting Ron Davis, President, Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group Kami Dukes, Director of Business Development, North America, AMAG Technology Jon Harris, Business Vision and Strategy Lead, Latch Kabir Maiga, Co-Founder, PassiveBolt Taylor May, National Sales Director, Rekor Systems Kasia Moore, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, ADT Allen Mulanax, Vice President, Business Development, Paladin Technologies Lee Odess, General Manager, Latch Elaine Palome, Director of Human Resources, Americas, Axis Communications Lukas Quanstrom, CEO and Co-Founder, Ontic Eddie Reynolds, CEO and President, iluminar Inc. Erica Reynolds, Founder and CEO, E.L. Reynolds & Associates, LLC Christine Rhinehart, Senior Product Manager, Netflix Ryan Roberts, Sales Manager, Allegion Kristin Shockley, Segment Marketing Manager, Genetec Ernie Ace Velayo, Business Development Manager, AMAG Technology Kevin Wilhelm, Country Manager, Sharry Sabrina Wilson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Dormakaba Americas AcceleRISE 2022 is supported by Premier Sponsor – Allegion, Full Conference Sponsors - ALC Consulting, Axis Communications, BCD International, Brivo, Dormakaba, Genetec, HID Global, Lee and Jen Odess, Northland Controls and SALTO, and Event Sponsors - AMAG Technology, ISC Security Events, March Networks and System Surveyor. SIA RISE SIA RISE is a collaborative community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry. In addition to hosting AcceleRISE, the SIA RISE community offers fun in-person and virtual networking events, mentorship opportunities through the Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) programme, career growth webinars and e-learning, scholarships for use toward education and professional development and career tracks at top trade shows. SIA RISE membership is available to all employees at SIA member companies who are young professionals under 40 or have been in the security industry for less than two years.

Rekor Systems, Inc, a global AI technology company with a mission to make communities around the world safer, smarter and more efficient by providing actionable, data-driven insights through intelligent infrastructure, announces the availability of its cloud-based Transportation Management Platform within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The Platform has been certified as ‘Well-Architected’ to function in a cloud-based environment. APN is a global community of partners who leverage AWS to build solutions and services for customers. Additionally, Rekor has joined the AWS Public Sector Partner Program (PSP), which helps companies grow their business through alignment with AWS public sector sales, marketing, funding, capture, and proposal teams. Cross-agency coordination Now available to thousands of global AWS customers on-demand, with a simple path to onboarding and integration, Rekor’s Transportation Management Platform and Roadway Monitoring & Response application bring transportation managers, traffic agencies, mobility managers, and law enforcement departments unmatched real-time situational awareness, incident detection, predictive crash mitigation, reporting and analytics, and cross-agency coordination and communication tools, all on a common backplane. Rekor intelligent infrastructure solutions allow governments and commercial stakeholders to help cities Rekor intelligent infrastructure solutions allow governments and commercial stakeholders to help cities and regions plan for enhanced public safety, better mobility, and improve citizens lives through better traffic and incident management. “Improving transportation management, public safety, and urban mobility planning through intelligent infrastructure is an imperative for government agencies charged with managing infrastructure, congested highways, and roadways around the world,” said Rekor President David Desharnais. Urban mobility planning “Extending the reach and availability of our offerings through AWS will allow us to further strengthen our platform by gaining access to more data points and feeds, enhancing our AI, and increasing the benefit of Rekor’s solution suite to the community.” By joining APN, Rekor will streamline collaboration with customers who already operate on AWS and facilitate easier migration to the cloud for new users of its solutions. Rekor expects several more of its applications to gain APN certification within the next month.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding the capabilities of license plate readers and vehicle identification systems. Within a smart/safe city scenario, automatic license plate reader solutions are used to help analyse real-time video streams for site surveillance, inspection and public safety, and to offer actional information through a network of connected camera systems. Outside of law enforcement, this can include other public safety initiatives such as traffic tolls, car counting, and parking security. Vehicle recognition systems Rekor Systems is a provider of vehicle recognition systems in more than 60 countries Using AI to enable video cameras, Rekor Systems is a provider of vehicle recognition systems in more than 60 countries. Applications include security and surveillance, public safety, electronic toll collection, brand loyalty, parking operations, banking and insurance, logistics, and traffic management. AI allows Rekor’s products to recognise and read license plates, while also providing information about each vehicle, including colour, make, year, and model. Rekor’s products are powered by OpenALPR software, an AI-based solution that enables any IP (internet protocol) surveillance camera to scan license plates and provide vehicle data including tag number, make, model, and colour in real time with 99% accuracy, according to the company. Rekor’s products are powered by OpenALPR software Integrated solutions “Rekor's software started as an open source project, and we have done our best to keep the commercial software as open as possible,” says Rod Hillman, Chief Operating Officer, Rekor Systems. “One of the challenges we see with others in our space is a tendency to ‘close off’ and ‘silo’ their solutions. Our goal is to make it as simple as possible to deploy, integrate, and ultimately use.” Rekor has numerous application programming interfaces (APIs) and ways the solution can be integrated into partners' solutions with a software development kit (SDK). Rekor solutions can be purchased directly or through a worldwide partner network of integrators, wholesalers, and within integrated solutions such as Nokia's smart city platform. Electronic toll collection Rekor’s solutions have viable applications within multiple markets While many systems are hardware-based, Rekor’s software-as-a-solution offering can turn an IP camera into an automatic license plate reader. Rekor’s solutions have viable applications within multiple markets, including law enforcement, security and surveillance, electronic toll collection, parking operations, banking and insurance, logistics, traffic management, and customer experience. “Rekor offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional LPR systems with a much higher accuracy rate at 99% allowing more cameras to be present and active at any given time,” says Hillman. “Traditional LPRs need someone to go through hours of footage to find what they are looking for while Rekor’s technology will send alerts in real time, resulting in much quicker response times.” Move Over Camera mounts onto roadside worker’s vehicles to capture ‘Move Over’ violations Two-part authentication Rekor’s products include: NUMERUS, a cloud-based solution for high-volume vehicle recognition, designed to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for the electronic toll collecting industry. Two-part authentication instantly identifies the vehicle’s make, model, colour and body type along with the license plate read. Machine-learning-enabled software recognises license plates from all 50 U.S. states, in addition to plates from more than 70 countries on six continents. Edge, an all-in-one camera and vehicle recognition system that instantly reads vehicle license plates, along with the vehicle’s make, model, colour and body type. Move Over Camera, which mounts onto roadside worker’s vehicles (police, tow truck, etc.) to capture ‘Move Over’ violations. ‘Move Over’ laws state that vehicles must move over one lane and/or slow down if they cannot move over to avoid incident while roadside workers are in the shoulder lane. The camera can detect what lane vehicles are in and how fast they are moving. Violators are flagged in the system for law enforcement’s review.