Today’s video management systems (VMSs) have powerful capabilities, including the ability to manage video systems installed at multiple locations, to use heat mapping to count people in an area and keep track of how long they stay there and to use analytics and audio to detect left objects, weapons and even bullying behaviors.

Nortek Security & Control announced that Christopher Larocca has joined the organization as chief executive officer and Darren Learmonth as chief technology officer. 

Alula, a provider of smart home security and automation systems for professional installers, announced the addition of Warren Hill as director of partner development.

Founded in 2017 by CEO Aaron Zhang, CTO Clark Chen and CMO Joe Tham, Simshine provides customized AI vision solutions, combining software and hardware, to companies in various industries. 

Is the cloud-based access control trend finally “hockey sticking?” For several years predictions that cloud will overtake on-premise access control solutions — particularly in the SMB market — have been swirling around the security industry.

Verdafero Inc. announced the launch of a new Utility Monitoring & Analysis service module for the global commercial security monitoring market.

With a tight labor market making retention a priority, proper onboarding and training programs could be the difference between making 2020 a fantastic year or a flop.

Parks Associates is offering a free whitepaper that examines strategies to deliver a smart home experience that incorporates support, security, privacy protection and a variety of personalized value prepositions.

Last month, I had the unique pleasure of attending the 2020 CES Show in Las Vegas as a part of the Consumer Technology Association’s Media Trailblazers Program.