IC Realtime’s ‘Google for Video Surveillance’ with Deep Learning: Hey Ella, Find Red Hats

Based on Camio visual AI engine built by former Google Search execs, new Ella from IC Realtime quickly identifies objects and text (OCR) in surveillance videos at consumer-friendly prices.

Product Briefs: Catalyst AV; Russound and Alexa; iPoint adds Marketing

CE Pro new products – home automation, audio, video, IoT, motorized shades, lighting control, energy management, home theater, networking and more.

Illegal Drugs Delivered by Drones: Don’t Do That

A California couple was arrested for allegedly using a drone to deliver illicit goods.

Why Integrator Maxsystems Keeps $250k Cash on Hand

$2.4M integrator Maxsystems builds recurring revenue (RMR) through security and service contracts, hires newbies with a ‘sparkle’ on the spot, doles out random amounts of cash to deserving employees.

Parks Associates: Security and Smart Home Research for 2017

Parks Associates and CE Pro sister publication Security Sales & Integration reveal statistics on security and smart-home adoption and consumer preferences.

New Products Archive – Q4 2017

CE Pro new products archive – home automation, audio, video, IoT, motorized shades, lighting control, energy management, home theater, networking and more.

ADT Officially Files for $1.5B IPO

ADT files with SEC seeking to raise $100 million to $1.5 billion in IPO that values the security giant at $15 billion.

Security Industry Worries about Net Neutrality Repeal

AT&T, Comcast and other ISPs own security and surveillance businesses. Will they favor their own businesses when it comes to bandwidth allocation?

Remo+ Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Offers Ease of Installation

Remo+ outdoor video camera mounts on the door with battery pack and Wi-Fi chipset on the interior of the door.

Nortek Security, Core Brands Merge to Form NSC

Nortek Security & Control (2GIG, Linear, GoControl) and Core Brands (Elan, SpeakerCraft, Niles, Xantech, Panamax, Proficient, Gefen) unite to form new company called NSC.