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Eagle Eye Networks Delivers Body Camera for the Commercial Market
Eagle Eye Networks, a global provider of cloud video surveillance, has introduced a 4G, direct-to-cloud body camera designed specifically for commercial use. This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to professional body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response and provide valuable evidence, all while protecting assets and keeping communities safe.
According to Eagle Eye, body cameras can dissuade aggression, improve accountability and reduce false accusations. All kinds of employees, from private security guards to retail staff, in-home service providers and delivery workers, feel safer and more valued when wearing body cameras.
Global research organization Omdia has identified body cameras in non-law enforcement applications as a top trend in 2021. In the U.S. alone, Omdia estimates private security guards outnumber police officers 2-to-1, and says new commercial body camera users — in retail, for example — are rapidly emerging.
“The commercial body-worn camera market is ripe for new entrants,” said Paul Bremner, principal analyst in Omdia’s critical communications group. “Features such as cloud connectivity, 4G, live streaming, GPS and price are important to retailers, delivery services, guards and others in the commercial sector. New body cam providers who can break the old law enforcement body camera mold with reasonably priced, feature-rich, professional-grade body cameras are positioning themselves to fill a growing need the commercial market is searching for.”
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Resellers seem to be welcoming the arrival of body cameras that meet their needs. Jaime Abad Valdenebro, CEO at OmniCloud, said he is excited that Eagle Eye Networks is launching commercial body camera support to its Eagle Eye CameraManager platform. “Fixed IP cameras integrated with 4G-enabled body cameras represent the extension of video cloud services in a real mobile environment, providing a new disruptive video surveillance solution,” Valdenebro said.
“In a smart city application, Eagle Eye’s new 4G, direct-to-cloud body cams will provide extra protection for security guards and ensure patrols are completed on time,” Valdenebro continued. “The 4G is important, because it gives the user live access to body camera video. It will make a high performance true cloud video surveillance system even more powerful.”
Integrators should also be excited about the additional opportunity for RMR that these body cameras can provide, according to Ken Francis, president of Eagle Eye.
“With the new body cam, resellers can offer their commercial customers a blend of fixed, mobile and body cameras,” Francis said. “This makes the customer’s surveillance system even more powerful, while also adding to the reseller’s RMR stream. Customer satisfaction leads to customer loyalty, another benefit for resellers.
“The movement to cloud is accelerating and Eagle Eye Networks is excited to offer its reseller partners new ways to build their business and new ways to deliver security and business optimization to their end-user customers.”
With Eagle Eye Body Cameras, users can:
Use 4G or Wi-Fi for live streaming, real-time remote viewing, and direct to cloud recording.
Blend fixed, mobile and body-worn cameras, making it easier for your entire surveillance system to work together.
Stream to a monitoring or security operations center and use geo-tagging for immediate response and support.
Experience a larger viewing area with fisheye capabilities that are de-warped in the Eagle Eye Cloud Management Application.
Manage a large number of cameras in the cloud and watch from a control room.
Use two-way audio to clearly communicate.
Gain flexibility for live streaming and video retrieval during docking with rapid recharge capabilities.
“The demand for high quality body cameras that connect to the cloud has been growing for several years, accelerating even more with the pandemic, social unrest and the shift to providing more in-home, curbside and remote services,” said Dean Drako, founder and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “Traditional law enforcement body cameras use a high-dollar subscription model, which is too steeply priced for commercial customers. Eagle Eye Networks will support the new Eagle Eye Body Cameras at the same low subscription cost of fixed cameras, making the solution affordable for commercial customers accustomed to paying up front for advanced cameras with affordable long-term subscriptions.”
Body cameras are initially available on the Eagle Eye Networks CameraManager platform, with availability on the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System in 2022. The Eagle Eye Body Cams can also be protected with Eagle Eye Networks’ rapid replacement service.
Learn more at www.een.com. — By Courtney Wolfe, SDM Managing Editor //
ONVIF Releases Profile D for Access Control Peripherals
ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released Profile D, a new profile that addresses interfaces for access control peripheral devices, providing the market with an additional tool for building modern and secure IP-based integrated video and access control systems using ONVIF.
Profile D is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license plate recognition cameras, door phones, sensors and displays. These types of peripherals commonly require specific integrations between products from different vendors to be able to incorporate them into an access control management platform.
“Users are increasingly looking to incorporate additional technologies into their access control systems for use in innovative ways, such as bar code reading cameras for visitor management or video door stations for intercom applications,” said Patrik Björling, chair of the ONVIF Profile D Working Group. “Profile D provides a standardized way to satisfy this demand for interoperability, which can in turn drive additional opportunities for more use cases for peripheral devices.”
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Using Profile D, a peripheral device, such as a wireless lock or license plate recognition camera, can pass credential identifiers to a securely located Profile D-conformant client, such as an access control unit or management software. The client or controller, which stores access rules, schedules and credentials, can then take the access decision and send a command back to the peripheral device to grant or deny access, display a message or request additional input such as a PIN code. Communications between the device and client are secured using ONVIF security protocols such as TLS.
The Profile D specification enables a conformant client to configure a conformant device with the necessary data such as which door and access point the device is responsible for, as well as configure a list of allowed or blocked credential identifiers in a device that supports this capability.
ONVIF Profile D complements Profile A and Profile C in enabling standardized communications in an IP-based electronic access control system. Profile D devices can also support video profiles such as Profile T and Profile M to enable an integrated video and access control system using ONVIF interfaces.
Learn more at www.onvif.org. //
IDIS & Inner Range Tech Partner on Integration Options
A collaboration has formed that brings together IDIS’ end-to-end video offering with Inner Range’s enterprise-level access control and intruder detection system Integriti, giving end users control of their security, safety and building systems from a single management platform.
IDIS technology is easy to install with Integriti, with a simple three-step process. The comprehensive choice of door controllers, readers and keypads from Inner Range can be extended with a variety of third-party readers including Mifare, HID, biometrics and mobile credential support from multiple vendors.
Linking access and alarm devices with IDIS’ video tech, including deep learning analytics, allows granular monitoring and recording of activity across single and multiple sites — for example, door entry, forced door and a range of alarm trigger events — and provides instant visual verification of threats and faster incident response, together with comprehensive audit trails and reporting for both incident investigations and improved site management.
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“Our modular, out-of-the-box approach integrates simply and effectively with Inner Range’s Integriti system, offering customers integrated security management in a more affordable way,” says Andrew Myung, president, IDIS America. “Our partnership ensures a lower total cost of ownership, combined with assured local support, extended equipment warranties and easier maintenance.”
For more information on IDIS video solutions, visit www.idisglobal.com, and for details on Inner Range and Integriti go to www.innerrange.com. //
viisights Partners With ReddWare
viisights, a developer of AI-powered analytics technology, and ReddWare Inc., developer and manufacturer of application-specific commercial surveillance server solutions, have joined forces.
“By embedding viisights’ innovative behavioral analytics in our servers direct from the factory, we’re providing systems integrators with a seamlessly integrated, highly advanced solution that is easy to implement,” said Rommel Roberts, CEO of ReddWare Inc. “This further increases the value proposition and profit potential for channel partners.”
Built and tested in-house, ReddWare video servers are designed by a team of experienced engineers who specialize in physical security integration, ensuring that their customized servers meet each user’s specific system requirements and application needs. ReddWare servers are also available with a wide range of different VMS and cybersecurity hardening options, with service and support provided directly by ReddWare Inc.
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“We’re very excited to partner with ReddWare Inc. to deliver highly customized solutions that leverage our respective core areas of expertise,” said Asaf Birenzvieg, CEO of viisights. “This makes it easier and more cost-effective for systems integrators to offer their clients turnkey solutions that deliver a proactive solution for safety and security driven by viisights data-driven behavioral analytics.”
The new viisights-ReddWare integrated solutions are available through WESCO/Anixter. For more information, visit www.viisights.com. //
Altronix, a provider of power and data transmission products for professional security applications, announced that Altronix Trove now seamlessly integrates with Swiftlane DCU 5 Door Controllers, simplifying board layout and wire management. Security integrators can now easily configure and deploy Swiftlane access control for up to 12 door systems.
“Our partnership with Altronix provides high degrees of efficiency and convenience to systems integrators and end users by expediting system deployment with assuring quality and performance,” said Saurabh Bajaj, CEO and founder of Swiftlane. “Altronix has a long history of delivering reliable, efficient and versatile power solutions. By combining Swiftlane’s face recognition and mobile access control solutions with Altronix’s Trove solutions, we are able to deliver rapid deployment of touchless access control technology. We look forward to further enhancing this combined offering as new products and solutions become available from our respective companies.”
For more information on Altronix’s power supply offerings with Swiftlane, visit www.swiftlane.com/power-supply/.
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Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced a new solution mapping tool, BoonSelect, that breaks down the complex entry selection process and helps decision makers choose the right entrance solutions for their unique goals. BoonSelect features seven factors to consider prior to making an entrance decision. Boon Edam entry experts are trained on the right questions to ask as they walk a decision maker through each of the factors — all with the goal of helping their clients make the most well-rounded entrance choice.
“BoonSelect is an efficient driver for starting productive conversations that our customers appreciate,” said JC Powell, vice president of sales at Boon Edam Inc. “A client will often ask for an entrance solution that does not meet the overall security goals or traffic requirements of their facility. BoonSelect helps all the stakeholders explore what they don’t know and think about their overall risk posture, and eventually come to the best entrance decision for their unique facility or campus.”
To learn more about BoonSelect, visit www.boonedam.com.
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Soloinsight, a workflow automation platform company, is now SOC 2 Type 1 certified. SOC 2 (Service Organization Control), an accreditation developed by The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), sets the bar for SaaS companies that hold customer data in the cloud. Companies qualify by demonstrating best practices to ensure customer data privacy and security are safeguarded. The certification process begins with an intense security audit by an independent, third party accounting and auditing firm. Over the course of a six month audit, Soloinsight exhibited the controls they have in place to ensure the integrity of user data.
“At Soloinsight, our customer’s trust is what drives us to continuously review and improve our security processes,” said Farhan Masood, president and chief technology officer of Soloinsight. “Our focus has always been on providing our customers with excellent support and part of that commitment is ensuring we stay compliant on data security and privacy. Achieving SOC 2 ensures just that while allowing our customers to focus on what matters most.”
Learn more at www.soloinsight.com.
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LENSEC, a provider of IP-based video surveillance management, announced the release of its Perspective VMS Version 4.4.1 that will provide users access to integrations with leading intrusion, access control and video surveillance companies and the ability to pair critical video data with input sensors from access control and intrusion detection platforms.
“PVMS 4.4.x allows users an improved opportunity to take advantage of integrated subsystems, pairing critical video data with input sensors from various access control platforms and intrusion detection,” said LENSEC Chief Product Officer Jeff Kellick. “Of note, the integration with the Axis Body Worn Camera system is a huge benefit to districts or municipalities, leveraging video evidence on behalf of their officers and staff with the ability for retrieval and review directly within Perspective VMS. This integration also allows for a combination of evidence data points within a single interface. Along with the body camera video, users or operators have side-by-side (synchronized) access to additional body cameras, fixed cameras, PTZ cameras, audio, as well as integrated sensor data, all of which allows for a more complete investigation of events.”
Perspective VMS Version 4.4 is available for download now at www.LENSEC.com/pvms. Existing users can contact their systems integrators for support or upgrades of their current version.
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