IntelliVision Technologies Corp., a provider of artificial intelligence and deep learning video and audio analytics software for smart cameras and a subsidiary of Nortek Security & Control LLC, announced it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office titled “System and Method for Scalable Cloud Services,” number US 10,142,381 B2.

Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the appointment of Troy Fairchild as vice president of technical services, Costar Technologies Inc.  

Recent reporting by Business Insider, CNN Business and many other publications have highlighted the undisclosed, on-board microphone discovered in Google’s Nest Guard Security Device — raising serious privacy concerns among consumers. The Monitoring Association (TMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), trade associations representing professionals who install and monitor security and life safety technologies in homes and businesses, call into question the validity of Google’s published statements concerning the use of microphones in security devices. 

Guardian Alarm, one of the nation’s largest privately-held security companies, is debuting Virtual Guardian, a multi-dimensional security program that leverages remotely monitored video and audio technology to enhance on-site security systems. 

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that its Evolution ExD Explosive Environment Camera Range was awarded the Personal Protection Technologies (PPTex) Innovation Award during the Hazardex 2019 Conference and Exhibition in the U.K.

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating in ISC West 2019, and will be showcasing its comprehensive range of IP video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at the event. 

Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the opening of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing and warehousing operations, plus the creation of an Advanced Technology Center (ATC).

ADS Security, a regional security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., acquired the customer accounts of Security Specialists in Lexington, S.C. 

Though many projects have been proven with pilots and real-case deployments, artificial intelligence (AI) in the security industry is in the relatively early stages and its role in video surveillance is as varied as the vertical markets that implement it.

 Arcules, innovators in integrated video cloud as a service, will host an open house at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to provide security and IT leaders, and resellers with the opportunity to learn more about the company.