~Avigilon's video analytics selected for UK
prison trial to increase security~
VANCOUVER, CANADA, December 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Avigilon Corporation
("Avigilon") (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security
solutions, today announced that it has partnered with G4S in a
trial to use Avigilon's video analytics to help prevent the
smuggling of contraband in a UK prison.
Located in Fazakerley, Liverpool, HMP Altcourse is managed by G4S and
set to begin a trial of Avigilon's video analytics this week to
help protect against organized criminals who throw drugs and other
contraband over prison walls to associates on the inside. The
system will be used to accurately detect people at the prison's
perimeter allowing officers to react prior to incidents
occurring. The trial is expected to run over the course of
eight weeks, at which time the prison plans to share the results
across the UK prison system where similar issues are occurring.
Avigilon's video analytics use artificial intelligence or
machine learning, which continuously improves the accuracy of the
alarms as the technology develops a fuller understanding of the
environment under observation. The artificial intelligence is
trained to discern object patterns and differentiate between
people, vehicles, and other objects.
"We are constantly looking for new ways to support our vigilant
security teams and we are hopeful that this initiative could
dramatically improve the chances of catching the criminals on the
outside who target Altcourse with contraband," said Steve Williams, Director for HMP Altcourse.
"This smart technology of instant alerts could reduce false alarms
and also provide the speed of response which is so vital if the
police are to catch the criminals behind this activity on the
outside. We'll be sharing the results of this trial with our
colleagues across the prison system."
Avigilon's video analytics are being used to protect sites of
critical importance all over the globe, including airports, power
stations, ports and other high security locations.
"Video analytics act as a force multiplier, being able to
provide constant surveillance and intelligently notify operators of
situations they need to be aware of," said Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, Avigilon's Chief Technology
Officer. "Avigilon's self-learning video analytics further build on
this notion by constantly learning and adapting to the environment
allowing the system to improve accuracy over time."
About Avigilon
Avigilon Corporation provides trusted security solutions to the
global market. Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures video
analytics, network video management software and hardware,
surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. To learn more
about Avigilon, visit avigilon.com.
About G4S
G4S is the leading global, integrated security company,
specializing in the provision of security services and solutions to
customers. Our mission is to create material, sustainable value for
our customers and shareholders by being the supply partner of
choice in all of our markets.
G4S is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary
stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S is active in over 100
countries and has 610,000 employees. For more information on G4S,
visit www.g4s.com.
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SOURCE Avigilon Corporation