Maybe audio communication was actually ahead of its time, because today, this technology can enhance an integrated system specification with increased situational awareness, real-time data and an accurate assessment of...
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and analytics have transformed the camera from an “after-the-fact” technology to a smart, proactive device—maybe not a thinking one, per se, but certainly with plenty of intelligence to custom...
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) uses data to mimic the cognitive and intellectual capabilities of a human mind, employing machine learning, deep learning, neural networks and other technology to do so. Machine learning (ML) is...
Imagine an apprentice wearing goggles, following the voice in their headsets as they learn about a new piece of equipment, which switch to push and what panels to remove—but it’s all virtual. Innovation in technology For...
A few years ago, an instructor from the Fiber Optics Association complained to me about an ad from a fiber optic instrument company. He was indignant that it said, “Our OTDR Is Smarter Than You Are!” I understood his...
A confluence of factors is causing artificial intelligence (A.I.) to make serious inroads into integrated physical security technologies. These include refined computer vision technology and faster processing speeds, improved...
The digital innovation that proliferates in business, operation, automation and physical security will continue to grow in practical application, now moving to smarter technologies as the physical and digital worlds continue...
Technological sensors on roads and intersections gather more data and enable more intelligent responses to conditions than ever before. Increased numbers of motorists, aging infrastructure and the growing digitalization is...
Intuition is something that denies scientific explanation. It’s a feeling and an assumption of what may be coming next based on past experiences and human behavior. A computer vision technique unveiled by the Columbia...
The global pandemic highlighted the essential role of the internet of things (loT) by transcending physical security to include safety, productivity, facility management and smart cities. Organizations rushed to digitize...
As more technologies become table stakes for contractors, the construction industry is becoming particularly keen on those leveraging artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning, according to InEight Inc.’s Global...
Artificial intelligence is disrupting multiple industries. In construction, A.I. is a big game-changer. In a January 2021 report, “AI: Construction’s New Frontier of Digital Enablement,” consultant Ernst & Young Global Ltd...
The digital transformation was on full display at CES 2021, held Jan. 11–14 in Las Vegas. It turns out the pandemic, now more than a year old, has become a proving ground for innovation, accelerating digital platforms and...
Facial recognition has been a biometric technology under development for years. In the past, confidence in the technology waned as it presented risk of inaccuracy and even racial bias. The National Institutes of Standards and...
To be most competitive, contractors need to fully embrace digital transformation, according to the report, “Technological advancements disrupting the global construction industry,” by Ernst & Young LLP’s Eric Ottinger...
As facial recognition manufacturers grapple with wide-ranging restrictions and outright bans in cities and states across the country, the physical security industry is stepping up with advocacy and education, focusing on the...
In a IoT Commercial Adoption Survey, the Eclipse Foundation found that the internet of things (IoT) adoption is growing, though “slower than the hype would indicate.” The nonprofit that facilities open source software...
Catholic Charities, in Stockton, Calif., is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving parts of Northern California. The organization, known for its social service, is also a good steward of its own resources, including...
For more than a century, utilities have relied on human eyesight to identify specific trees that pose a danger to conductors, but the results often fall short. Now, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) offer the...
With change brought about by new technology, faster computing speeds, artificial intelligence (AI), open integration and more devices entering the IP foray—2019 was momentous. As the digital transformation deepens and the...
