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AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks, a global provider of Cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), introduces Eagle Eye Smart Video Search, a new feature for all customers the company says will make searching for video as fast and easy as searching the web. Built into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, Smart Video Search allows customers to quickly search across all cameras and all locations and instantly find the exact video they’re looking for, and quickly share video clips, according to the company. There is no extra subscription fee, and no special cameras, hardware or local installation are needed. Eagle eye first previewed the feature during its Cloud Security Summit last November. Similar to a web search, customers type in descriptions such as “man with blue shirt”, “person with backpack”, or “white Toyota car”. Results can be narrowed down by date, time, location or camera. Eagle Eye uses AI to index video in near real time, making the video searchable almost instan...

REDMOND, Wash. — Aiphone, a manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, announces the first Aiphone Experience Center is now open. The first of its kind for the company, the Aiphone Experience Center is an innovative approach to product demonstration within the physical security market, according to the company. With education at the forefront of its premise, Aiphone says the center will promote full product understanding through each step of the sales process. The center will be co-located out of the Aiphone office in Cherry Hill, N.J, centrally based for both end users and security systems integrators in the mid-Atlantic region and nearby metropolitan areas New York and Philadelphia. Three of the most popular product series’ will be on display, including the IX peer-to-peer IP video Intercom series, the IXG IP series, and the GT series. The IX, IXG and GT series intercoms are said to be suited for use in a variety of facility types including, educational, comme...

Even during the darkest of times — as employees, customers and surrounding communities not only persevered a life-altering pandemic but also the wrath of Mother Nature — at least one Louisiana-based company unquestionably did all it could to assist those in need. Serving as a shining beacon for what a model organization looks like, Acadian Total Security (ATS) offers proof of concept that a fully committed philanthropic culture fosters business success. “ATS follows the lead of our parent company in giving back to the community,” says Marketing Coordinator Michelle Trahan. “We love the areas we serve, and we know that our success depends on the people who live and work around us. ATS takes pride in being involved in worthwhile events and helping those in need.” Headquartered in Lafayette, La., ATS is a division of Acadian Ambulance Service, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2021 and is the nation’s largest privately owned ambulance company. ATS began its retail security business ...

Where were you in 1972? The Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, Oakland A’s and Boston Bruins hoisted championship trophies. “American Pie,” “The Godfather” and “Jonathan Living Seagull” were America’s most popular song, movie and book. The average cost of a new home was $27,550, average income was $11,800 and a gallon of gas was 55 cents. Dominating the evening news was Arab gunmen murdering 11 Israel Athletes at the Munich Olympics and the start of the Watergate scandal. Technology and people born that year included the PONG videogame, HBO and the digital watch, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Marshall “Eminem” Mathers and Cameron Diaz taking their first gulps of air. Likely with less mainstream fanfare but just as impactful to the electronic security industry, a rising star also first emerged in 1972. Inspired by the necessity to develop an alarm system to combat the vandalism and burglary of vending machines, married couple Ron and Sandy Schwartz founded Universal Alarm Systems ...

CHANTILLY, Va. — Corbett Technology Solutions ( CTSI ), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, announces it has acquired Firecom, which it says is the largest privately held fire alarm company in New York City. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Firecom provides turnkey design, engineering, installation, maintenance and repair services for customers across New York and other major cities across the United States. Established in 1963 and headquartered in Woodside, N.Y., Firecom is said to support some of the most prestigious real estate locations and high-rise buildings in the world, delivering highly integrated fire and life safety systems installation and services. The company protects and connects customers across the real estate, financial services, insurance, healthcare, media, tech and education industries. “We are very pleased to add Firecom and their best-in-class customer service to the CTSI family,” says Joe Oliveri, president and CEO of CTSI. “Firecom is a ...

ARLINGTON, Mass. — American Alarm and Communications announces it has acquired Monitor Controls of Wallingford, Conn. Monitor Controls is a security systems provider serving 1,800 customers, both residential and commercial, primarily in Connecticut. This acquisition establishes American Alarm’s first branch in Connecticut, growing its footprint as “New England’s Trusted Security Company,” serving homeowners and businesses of all sizes and industry sectors, the company says. Monitor Controls was established in 1970 by John Yusza Jr. and his late wife Patricia. The company remained family-owned and operated by John and his children, John W. Yusza, III and Deborah J. Sokol until this acquisition. “We look forward to building upon the strong foundation the Yusza family and their team created at Monitor Controls,” says Wells Sampson, president and co-owner of American Alarm. “Working together, we will bring greater resources and a new generation of security services and technologies to ...

FOXBORO, Mass. — Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV ), a provider of weapons detection security screening, announces Gillette Stadium will being using its Evolv Express Systems to “create better fan experiences.” Evolv Express combines sensor technology with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to help ensure safer public venues and more accurate threat detection while getting visitors to their seats in a faster and better manner, according to the company. Fans that flock to Gillette Stadium can now walk through the entrance gates, avoiding long lines or having to stop, as Evolv says its systems are trained to spot weapons and other potential threats while ignoring other items like keys, loose change and cell phones. The weapons detection provider states this technology creates better customer experiences as fans anticipate the next big win by the New England Patriots or the New England Revolution, or sing along with their favorite musical headliner performing to a sold-out crowd...