Selling and installing security solutions is enough of a challenge under normal circumstances, but a global pandemic can really shake things up. For example, the video management systems (VMS) market was chugging along until COVID-19 reared its ugly head and changed everything.

Aiphone, an international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, is introducing the IX Simple Support Tool, an abbreviation of the full-service IX Support Tool programming software.

Ava, a unified security company, today announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. 

IDIS is working with systems integrators to identify and secure video projects in post-COVID growth sectors. 

Milestone’s 45-minute panel discussion on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. ET will feature professionals from key frontline industries affected by the pandemic, including end users from municipality management and healthcare. 

This week, SIA introduced a new set of policy principles guiding the use of facial recognition technology, Milestone announced a new CEO, HID Global acquired Access-IS and more.

Today, SDM is introducing a new video series with Associate Editor Courtney Wolfe.

Motorola Solutions today announced it has completed the acquisition of Pelco Inc., a global provider of video security solutions based in Fresno, Calif.

A new ECR report, authored by Professor Emeritus Adrian Beck of the University of Leicester, calls for retailers to leverage video analytics more strategically to control costs, improve operations and increase profitability.