Women in Cybersecurity — What Is Holding Us Back?
Milestone Systems
by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
It is no secret that women are under-represented in the cybersecurity industry across the Australia/New Zealand region. Despite recent census results indicating that women comprise 45% of the working population across all professional industries, and 28% of the technology industry, according to figures released by the Australian Security Industry Association Ltd., those numbers are closer to 10% in the cybersecurity industry. With the world in a state of unprecedented turmoil at present, the cybersecurity industry has never been more important for ensuring personal, economic, and national well ..read more
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Securing NASCAR Races and the Firefly Musical Festival
Milestone Systems
by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
The Dover International Speedway’s high-banked, one-mile concrete oval racing track is known as ‘The Monster Mile’. It hosts six thrilling    NASCAR races a year at the complex that covers more than 800 square acres in Kent County, Delaware. The grounds have also been home to the four-day Firefly Music Festival with 100 bands playing across six stages. “During non-event times, our Public Safety Office uses the system around the clock to monitor activity,” said Jim Hosfelt, Director of Public Safety and Track Operations at Dover International Speedway, Inc. “We use our cameras as ..read more
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Puerto Rico protects its 856 public schools with 10,000 channels managed by Milestone’s VMS
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by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
While devastating, damage from Hurricane Maria provided the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the opportunity to invest in modern improvements, such as installing a centralized and efficient perimeter security system for its 856 public schools. Post-hurricane, Puerto Rico’s Department of Education detected an increase in intrusions, thefts and assaults within educational institutions, when much of the island’s infrastructure was destroyed. Before the hurricane, Puerto Rico’s Department of Education lacked a centralized security system that integrated an overview of all its public schools. There were ..read more
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Remote Airport Deploys Open Platform Video to Monitor Facilities, Secure Operations
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by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
Jackson Hole Airport is the busiest airport in Wyoming, with nearly 500,000 in-bound passengers annually. The airport covers over 500 acres and has one runway that supports 11 hard-stands, nine boarding gates and three baggage carousels. It is unique for being entirely within Grand Teton National Park. Distinct in its remote location and operation requirements, since 2009 the team at Jackson Hole Airport has relied on video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems to enhance security, safety, and efficiency. Being isolated on the edge of wilderness makes both system reliability and fle ..read more
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What is an IP-based Video Management System (VMS)?
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by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
Before IP-based networks, the security industry relied on Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems, which put the “closed” feature front and center. Analog, coax-based video systems were a huge undertaking, plagued with an acute level of proprietary equipment with no common tools or procedures across manufactures. Most in the security industry — integrators and manufacturers alike — saw the potential in the convergence of video and IP networks to advance surveillance and develop new opportunities to protect more people, more properties, and more communities with even more accessible, interoperable, an ..read more
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SDM Recognizes Stone Security as 2020 Systems Integrator of the Year
Milestone Systems
by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
With a focus on quality over quantity, this year’s SDM Systems Integrator of the Year has achieved phenomenal success, and weathered the COVID-19 crisis without missing a step. More than most security companies, Stone Security relies on very selective partnerships, and only sells and supports one manufacturing partner for each of its core offerings — access control, video cameras and video management. This disciplined approach was born of necessity, but has paid off big time. With this as the guiding star, Stone Security set on a path that would see them go from a three-person startup to a thr ..read more
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How Does Automatic License Plate Recognition Add Value for Society and Business?
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by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
When automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) was invented in 1976 by the UK’s Police Scientific Development Branch, few could have predicted its vital role in public safety, logistics, site access and more – over four decades later. How is LPR technology used today? ALPR is used for everything from pre-empting traffic jams, to helping maintain social distancing during a pandemic and managing shipments to ensure they arrive on time. It is an essential tool for policing, security, parking facilities, hospitality, drive-through restaurants and banks, and more recently, logistics and operations ..read more
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Is Tech the Answer to Building Resilient Workplaces in the New Normal? Here’s a Checklist.
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by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
The pre-2020 concept of working at the office has been turned on its head. The pandemic is forcing businesses to rethink workplace design and consider remote working as part of the long-term situation. How can employers ensure employee safety and confidence, given the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19? How can they build workplace resiliency into their organisations for the challenges ahead – both known and unknown? Helping Employees Feel Safe and Stay Safe Top concerns of employees returning to their places of work include the fear of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. Another area of con ..read more
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New CEO Chosen for Milestone Systems
Milestone Systems
by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
After an extensive search for the right candidate for the CEO position at Milestone Systems, the Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Jensen, who will begin in the role October 1st, based at the company’s global headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. “Milestone is a company with a strong leadership team. Adding Thomas Jensen’s broad experience in strategy and execution puts us in a great position to achieve our goal of long-term sustainable growth for our community partners and for Milestone Systems,” said Lau Normann Jørgensen, Chairman, Milestone Group. With his background in Hewlett-Packar ..read more
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Western Digital Fuels Growing AI-Enabled Video Recording Systems Market with Expanded Family of WD Purple Solutions
Milestone Systems
by Barbara Rizzatti
3y ago
In its July 2020 report, Video Surveillance & Analytics Intelligence Service, Omdia states that shipments of cameras enabled with deep learning algorithms will continue growing at a five-year (2019-2024) CAGR of 67 percent, and NVRs enabled with deep-learning analytics will grow at 37 percent. Meanwhile, video analytics appliance shipments are expected to grow at 43 percent. In addition, a 2020 Western Digital-commissioned survey of North American security system integration companies found that 76 percent of them see video analytics and AI as playing an ever-increasing role in their deplo ..read more
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