FLIR introduces FB-Series ID thermal camera with built-in human and vehicle recognition analytics

FLIR Systems introduced the FB-Series ID, the latest fixed bullet thermal security camera in the FB-Series family. Combining best-in-class thermal image detail and high-performance onboard analytics, the FB-Series ID is ideal for narrow to wide area perimeter detection and sterile-zone monitoring.

How deep learning benefits the security industry

Due to the widespread use of high-definition monitoring, the amount of data involved in security surveillance has increased dramatically in a short time. Efficient collection, analysis and application of data and the intelligent use of it are becoming ever more critical in this industry. Thus, impro

Why hardware acceleration will save you

As the number of cameras added to surveillance systems continues to rise, the resulting increase in video streams is putting the VMS system under increasing “processing pressure” which can only be as fast as its computing power (CPU) allows. When the processing tipping point is reached,

How to secure care homes and their residents in the 21st century?

Care homes present many unique security challenges. Above all, a residence needs to feel like an open, welcoming space. It must work for the resident, and provide a pleasant environment to greet family and other visitors. It should be a home, in every sense. At the same time, managers must ensure

[Video] a&s International #215: 2016 Security 50

To celebrate the announcement of 2016’s Security 50 ranking, a&s has published a series of web articles to analyze the security market and how it has impacted the annual rankings. In the past few years, security manufacturers have encountered many a challenge due to price competition, w

Security 50 twinterview with Milestone Systems

In preparation for this year's Security 50, the a&s team had a twinterview (an interview on Twitter) with Milestone Systems, who made the rankings this year. From their kickstarter initiative, to their Husky NVR product line, Milestone provided insight on what their company has been up to, a

Why the future of access control is in open IP solutions

With the Internet of Things taking hold, more and more devices are connected to the Internet, including security devices. This trend will also impact access control, which will be driven forward by open IP solutions. That’s the conclusion drawn by a report published by Axis Communications,

Security 50 (Part 3): multinationals reorganizing, re-engineering, repositioning

Facing market competition from Chinese competitors and also the commercialization of the security equipment, global security companies are all gearing up for the change. In 2015, many companies among the top 50 reorganized and consolidated to stay competitive in the market. Some branched out to mult

How security companies adapt to IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become quite a phenomenon, as more and more networked devices are connected to the Internet and generate valuable data for users. Security players, meanwhile, have detected this trend and are adapting themselves to IoT. In this article, some of our Security 50 compan

Security 50 2015 (Part 2): China will change the global industry landscape

The Chinese economy heavily impacts the global security market and the leading Chinese manufacturers, Hikvision Digital Tecnology and Dahua Technology, are about to change the industry landscape, originally led by Western companies. Hikvision made US$2.5 billion in 2014, a 57.5-percent gro