This draft specification standardizes the communication of metadata and event handling of analytics for smart applications. It paves the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management systems, and easier integration with IoT systems.

From an entry level security system to a fully integrated smart home solution, the ProSeries Platform offers dealers that serve residential and small businesses a complete, end-to-end solution, and expands Resideo's overall portfolio of connected security solutions and services.

Brilliant, a smart home control and lighting company, today announced that the Brilliant Smart Home System and its products are now available for purchase in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico through ADI Global Distribution. 

Security and Safety Things (S&ST) announced the winners of its App Challenge today, awarding three winners 10,000 € each — around $12,000 — and a chance to present their COVID-19 app solutions in retail, manufacturing and transportation at an upcoming S&ST event.

The coronavirus is impacting business operations and sales in the security industry. It is also dramatically influencing consumer behavior and spending. Parks Associates just released insights based on this summer’s consumer surveys, and found that while spending cuts due to COVID-19 affect most product categories, consumers continue spending on technology for productivity and entertainment.

New research from Parks Associates finds that 25 percent of U.S. broadband households plan to buy a connected health device in the next 12 months. 

NAPCO Security Technologies has announced a new option for its increasingly popular iBridge Video Doorbell. 

Safe Home Security announced that it has entered into a $195 million senior secured credit facility with a group of institutional investors. 

The online classes are free and will be held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST, followed by a question and answer session, and the introduction of iSecure Complete Cellular Connected Home Security Systems. 

Security and Safety Things GmbH announced that 21 new and innovative applications are currently in development as part of its App Challenge to create new solutions for the retail, transportation and manufacturing sectors.