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< Back Recap of ISC West 2024 Apr 18, 2024 ISC West 2024, held in Las Vegas, marked a significant milestone for PureTech Systems as it announced reseller agreements with two major companies in the security industry, i-PRO and Magos. This strategic move not only expands PureTech Systems’ portfolio but also reinforces its commitment to provide the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solution for perimeter protection. With these initiatives, PureTech Systems aims to deliver a comprehensive turn-key solution equipping organizations with the tools they need for effective perimeter security and threat detection. Expanding Horizons with i-PRO The addition of i-PRO cameras in PureTech’s arsenal brings together PureTech's geospatial AI-boosted video analytics and i-PRO's cutting-edge cameras. This collaboration is poised to offer unparalleled situational awareness, enhancing overall security measures and operational efficiency. During the event, PureTech illustrated the power of this combined technology, offering attendees a direct glimpse into the enhancements it promises for surveillance and perimeter security. Forging Ahead with Magos Similarly, the reseller agreement with Magos introduces an exciting addition to PureTech’s product lineup. Magos is known for their cost-effective, low-power, high-performance radars, which, when coupled with PureTech’s patented video analytics, promises to enhance security posture and operational performance. The synergy between Magos’s radar systems and PureTech’s AI-boosted geospatial video analytics was demonstrated through various recorded demonstrations at PureTech’s booth drawing attention from industry professionals and potential clients alike. A Successful Showcase The atmosphere at ISC West was charged with a growing number of innovative and forward-thinking professionals united by a shared goal of securing the future. The success of ISC West 2024 for PureTech Systems was not just in expanding industry affiliations, but also in the optimistic reception from the market and the potential for future growth opportunities these collaborations could unfold. Industry experts and attendees praised the strategic direction PureTech is taking, highlighting the company’s initiative to continue to deliver technological advancements to the security sector. ISC West also provided an excellent platform for networking, with PureTech Systems capitalizing on the opportunity to connect with other industry leaders, current and potential clients. The event facilitated rich discussions on emerging trends, current challenges, and innovations in security technology, further positioning PureTech at the forefront of the industry. ISC West 2024 proved to be a success for PureTech Systems. The announcement of the reseller agreements with i-PRO and Magos not only enhances PureTech's market offering but also sets the stage for a new era of delivering turn-key, integrated security solutions. As PureTech Systems continues to navigate the evolving landscape of security technology, its participation in ISC West has undoubtedly bolstered its position as a leader committed to excellence and innovation in the industry. Looking Ahead As we look forward to the next big events, PureTech Systems will be exhibiting at the Border Security Expo at booth #1001 in El Paso, TX in May, and later at the GSX in booth #1954 in Orlando, FL in September. These events will provide additional opportunities for PureTech to showcase its geospatial AI-boosted video analytics and integrated security solutions. Previous Next

< Back Unlocking Central Monitoring's Potential Nov 14, 2023 Central Monitoring Stations have entered a new era of efficiency, driven by the power of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)- boosted video analytics. ML involves using advanced algorithms designed to improve performance and accuracy through experience and training data. Video analytics systems start with an initial dataset comprising of examples with defined objects, actions, or events to recognize. These labeled examples encompass a wide range of scenarios, from people walking and animals to intruders entering secured areas. This initial training phase serves as the foundation upon which a system's profound understanding of video content takes shape. Once the system is equipped with this foundational knowledge, it utilizes various techniques for feature extraction from video frames, such as object shapes and motion patterns. These features serve as the building blocks for making predictions and identifying objects or actions within the video feed. The system also selects appropriate ML algorithms, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) tailored to specific use cases like object detection, tracking, or activity recognition. But here's where the magic truly unfolds: a feedback loop, comparing these predictions with the desired to measure the accuracy of its predictions. In times where discrepancies arise, it learns, adapts, and evolves. This might look like adjusting algorithm parameters, refining feature extraction methods, or incorporating new data. This constant journey of adaptation and perpetual learning leads to improved accuracy and reliability. How Do Video Analytics Really Work? Now, picture a bustling Central Monitoring Station, where video analytics systems take in and process a steady stream of un-labelled video data from diverse sources. Drawing from learned knowledge, they effortlessly provide predictions on the presence of people, vehicles, and specific behaviors within the video feed. By harnessing the power of advanced computer vision algorithms and ML, video analytics distinguish between true security threats and nuisance/false alarms with precision. Once an object of interest is autonomously detected, the auto-verification process of said object begins. Using ML as explained above, the object will be classified and tracked, while simultaneously issuing an alarm for operators to take swift action. With PureTech Systems’ PurifAI, PureTech’s patented and award-winning AI/ML-boosted video analytics seamlessly integrates with your existing infrastructure, eliminating the need for an extensive overhaul. It's as simple as adding PurifAI to the loop to instantly transform your Central Monitoring Station. Previous Next

< Back PureTech Honored with 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Dec 10, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems today announced it is the recipient of five (5) coveted 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American Security Today for its patented Video Analytics technology, PureActiv®. The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, now in its fifth year, is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today. “2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic however, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation,” said Michael Madsen, co-founder and publisher of American Security Today. The program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security, enterprise, and public safety vertical markets. 90% of ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners return to compete in the Annual ‘ASTORS‘ Homeland Security Awards Program, and 100% of ‘ASTORS’ Sponsors have returned year to year to reap the benefits of their participation in the industry’s largest and most comprehensive Annual Awards Program. As the nation continues to respond to escalating threats from home and abroad, the innovative solutions being implemented to meet those threats, has led to tremendous growth in the field of Homeland Security. “Today, the United States is increasingly focusing on protecting public spaces, as well as IT/cyber security networks and they are calling on innovative companies like (‘ASTORS’ Winner) to help them do so,” according to Tammy Waitt, co-founder and editorial director of American Security Today. “‘ASTORS’ nominations are evaluated on their technical innovation, interoperability, specific impact within the category, overall impact to the industry, relatability to other industry technologies, and application feasibility outside of the industry,” concluded Waitt. PureActiv received awards in five (5) categories for its cutting-edge Video Analytics that are AI Deep Learning and Geo-spatially boosted providing real-time detection, classification, and tracking of perimeter security threats. The innovative solution received Platinum Awards for Best Perimeter Protection System, Best Long-Range Surveillance for Border Protection, and Best Machine-Learning and AI Solution. PureActiv® also received a Gold Award for Best Maritime Perimeter Protection System and a Silver Award for Best Video Analytics Solution. PureTech’s PureActiv® AI Video Analytics provide a fully-integrated outdoor wide-area perimeter protection system with the highest probability of detection and the lowest nuisance alarm rates for securing facilities, critical infrastructure, seaports, and borders. “We are honored to be recognized in so many categories for our groundbreaking achievements in American Security Today’s distinguished 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program for advances in protecting borders and perimeters with AI Technology. These awards demonstrate the 15+ years of hard work and determination that PureTech Systems has dedicated to providing the strongest layered automated detection, classification, tracking, and deterrent solution for protecting any critical infrastructure, facility, or border,” said Larry Bowe, Jr., President of PureTech Systems. To learn more about PureTech Systems solutions for perimeter protection, please visit https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-proudly-presents-the-2020-astors-awards-winners/ or PureTech’s website at www.puretechsystems.com . Previous Next

< Back PureTech Systems Inc. Introduces PurifAI Dec 12, 2024 Phoenix, AZ – PureTech Systems Inc ., a leader in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, is excited to announce the launch of PurifAI , an award-winning and Patented SaaS solution designed to filter false and nuisance alarms for self and central monitoring operations . The patented cloud-based service receives video motion alarms from any source (new or existing cameras, DVRs, NVRs, other video analytics, motion sensors), and reassess them using PureTech’s cutting-edge AI-boosted video analytics to filter out false/nuisance alarms. Only auto-verified alarms that pass the AI filtering are forwarded to your central monitoring software, and/or SMS, and/or email. False/nuisance alarms are logged, but not forwarded so you don’t have to waste time looking at them. Key Benefits of PurifAI: · Eliminates nearly all false/nuisance alarms, · Exponential Growth - Enables you to monitor dramatically more sites without adding staff. · Reduced Monitoring Costs - With less time spent dealing with false/nuisance alarms, you can simultaneously improve your overall monitoring efficiency and effectiveness. · No Additional Infrastructure Required - PurifAI works seamlessly with your existing video surveillance infrastructure, such as NVRs, DVRs, and cameras; requiring no additional on-premises equipment. · Happy Employees Equals Happy Customers - Operators are more effective, which contributes to improved job satisfaction, resulting in greater employee and customer retention. "We are thrilled to incorporate our award-winning, patented AI-boosted video analytics in our PurifAI SaaS offering. " said Larry Bowe, CEO of PureTech Systems Inc. " Our AI-powered SaaS solution delivers exceptional filtering accuracy, effectively eliminating nuisance alarms. This empowers central monitoring organizations to enhance service reliability, seamlessly scale their operations, and significantly reduce operating costs." PurifAI is now available for subscription. To learn more about this innovative solution and how it can enhance your security operations, www.verifyalarms.com , call 602-424-9842, or email info@puretechsystems.com . Previous Next

< Back PureTech Systems Announces New Design Calculator Tool Mar 16, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems announced today the successful release of their proprietary Security Design Imaging Calculator. The purpose of the PTS Design Tool is to provide security planning personnel with the ability to ascertain the distance and pixels needed to view, detect, and classify a specified target to properly secure their perimeters. A common obstacle in designing security systems for wide-area perimeters is determining the location and number of cameras, as well as the camera pixels required for accurately detecting threats. A handful of parameters such as those listed below, once confirmed or modified by the user, help lead to the desired result: Width & height of image sensor, Number of lateral & vertical camera pixels, Horizontal Field of View (HFOV) of the camera or alternatively the focal length of its optics, Camera installation height, Parameters through which the target of interest and tallest expected target is specified namely the heights and widths of encompassing bounding boxes and the ranges from the camera to the targets (of interest and tallest). Corresponding focal length to the input HFOV or vice-versa when the input is focal length, Vertical field-of-view (VFOV), Angle subtending the blind zone, and Plus several more. PureTech Systems is positioned as a leader in the location (geospatial) and Machine Learning / Deep Learning —based AI Video Analytics market with a current focus on applications involving security of critical infrastructure and facilities and false alarm reduction for Video Central Monitoring Stations where it offers its AI Video Analytics as a Service. Development and patent protection of technology is a core philosophy and adding value through sensor collaboration has been centric to outperforming competitors. The company strives to provide solutions to problems, which results in long-term relationships from its customer base. To maintain its technological innovation and advancement, it continuously invests in research and development. While its technology is applicable to many markets such as driverless cars, robotic manufacturing and inspection and medical image detection, PureTech Systems focuses on pursuing and providing automated wide-area and perimeter protection. Access to the PureTech Design Tool can be requested through the PureTech Systems' website . Following the use of the calculator, experts in security design are available to assist potential clients with market-leading perimeter security solutions for facilities, infrastructure and borders. About PureTech Systems® PureTech Systems Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004 that develops, markets, and supports patented location-based AI video analytics software, PureActiv©, for real time safety and security applications. The company’s software improves situational awareness with AI video analytics, sensor integration and information fusing for automated real-time event detection and forensic video content analysis with primary emphasis on automated intrusion detection and camera tracking for borders and coastlines, facility perimeters and critical infrastructures (pipelines, railroads, dams, bridges, ports, utilities, power plants, military bases, and airports). To find out more about PureTech Systems Inc. visit our website at www.puretechsystems.com , call 602-424-9842 or email info@PureTechSystems.com . Previous Next

< Back PureTech Announces New Rapid Deploy Virtual Perimeter System Apr 8, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems today announced the release of the PureActiv Rapid Deploy Virtual Perimeter. Scalable to small and large perimeters, the new Rapid Deploy Virtual Perimeter Unit (RDVPU) provides a temporary or permanent virtual perimeter protection system that requires very little deployment time. The smart and effective protection system uses a wireless connection to transmit alarms and video to a co-located or remote command and control center. The RDVPU is equipped with PureTech's patented AI and geospatially boosted video analytics, PureActiv, which provides among the highest probability of detection while maintaining near-zero nuisance alarms. The system is enhanced with the use of radar, a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, and optional loud hailers and light deterrents. In addition, the RDVPU is solar powered, needing little to no back-up fuel, thus providing an environmentally friendly protection system that does not require ground penetration and has no impact on local wildlife. "Hard-wired perimeter protection systems can take upwards of 2 years to install and require significantly larger budgets", said Larry Bowe, Jr., President of PureTech Systems. "PureTech's goal was to provide superior perimeter protection that could be installed in less time and cost. The infrastructure costs of deploying an RDVPU are 50% less than a hard-wired solution and can be installed in a fraction of the time while providing the same best-in-class level of perimeter intrusion detection, auto-verification, and automated deterrence. "You can learn more about the PureActiv Rapid Deploy Virtual Perimeter by visiting the PureTech Systems website at www.puretechsystems.com/rapid-deploy-virtual-perimeter . Previous Next

< Back PureTech Systems Inc. Joins The Monitoring Association (TMA) to Help Members Eliminate Nuisance Video Alarms Jul 19, 2023 PureTech PurifAI Patented and AI-Boosted Video Analytics Can Help Increase Reliability and Productivity for Central Monitoring Companies. Phoenix, Ariz - PureTech Systems Inc., a leading provider of advanced video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is excited to announce its membership in The Monitoring Association (TMA). TMA is the premier organization representing professional monitoring companies and security systems integrators in the electronic security and alarm industry. As a member of TMA, PureTech Systems strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions by introducing its highly anticipated product, PurifAI. Powered by the company’s patented and proven video analytics technology, PurifAI offers unparalleled filtering capabilities that effectively eliminate nuisance alarms, ensuring that security personnel can focus on real threats and respond swiftly. "PureTech Systems is delighted to join forces with The Monitoring Association and introduce PurifAI to the security industry," said Larry Bowe, CEO at PureTech Systems. "Our AI-boosted video analytics are deployed at some of the most critical infrastructure sites in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to highly accurate intrusion detection, classification and tracking, they address one of the biggest challenges faced by security professionals - the overwhelming number of nuisance alarms.” PureTech’s advanced video analytics employ state-of-the-art artificial intelligence algorithms to accurately filter out nuisance alarms to allow operators to focus on real security events. By significantly reducing nuisance alarms, PurifAI empowers security teams to allocate their time and resources more efficiently, unleashing exponential growth without the need to expand staff. With the imminent launch of PurifAI, PureTech Systems aims to provide organizations with a highly-reliable, cost-effective solution that enhances overall safety. By implementing PurifAI into existing security systems, enterprises can leverage their current infrastructure, improve their security posture and protect their assets effectively. With its TMA membership, PureTech Systems gains access to a robust network of industry professionals and best practices, enabling continuous innovation and advancements in security solutions. This collaboration allows PureTech Systems to refine PurifAI's technology further, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry and meets the evolving needs of security-conscious organizations. Previous Next

< Back PureTech Announces Technology Partnership with Milestone Jul 23, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems, a leader in AI video analytics, is pleased to announce its product integration with Milestone VMS and participation in the Milestone Marketplace. PureTech’s integration with Milestone enables alarms generated from PureActiv AI Video Analytics to be sent directly into the Milestone Video Management System (VMS).“This integration leverages our near-zero false alarm outdoor detection and classification capability into Milestone’s world class VMS” said Larry Bowe, President of PureTech Systems, “Adding PureTech’s AI based video analytics with Auto-Verify into a Milestone system enables customers to secure their perimeters without adding staff. The automated AI verification feature ensures security personnel are only presented with real perimeter breaches. No additional staff is required to monitor for perimeter breaches." “The combination of Milestone’s XProtect platform, and PureTech’s location-based AI video analytics software PureActiv, will be an invaluable security asset for customers requiring outdoor detection capability,” said Milestone Community Partner Program Owner Brad Eck. In addition to the product integration, PureTech is participating in the Milestone Marketplace. This gives end-users one-stop to explore applications, hardware, and services that are compatible with Milestone XProtect. About Milestone Milestone Systems is a leading provider of open platform video management software; technology that helps the world see how to ensure safety, protect assets and increase business efficiency. Milestone enables an open platform community that drives collaboration and innovation in the development and use of network video technology, with reliable and scalable solutions that are proven in more than 500,000 installations worldwide. Founded in 1998, Milestone is a stand-alone company in the Canon Group. For more information visit: www.milestonesys.com . About PureTech Systems® PureTech Systems Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2005 that develops, markets, and supports patented location-based AI video analytics software, PureActiv©, for real time safety, security and business intelligence applications. The company’s software improves situational awareness with video analytics for automated real-time event detection and forensic video content analysis with primary emphasis on automated intrusion detection and camera tracking for country borders and coastlines, facility perimeters and critical infrastructures [pipelines, railroads, dams, bridges, ports, utilities, power plants, military bases, and airports]. Previous Next

< Back PureTech Announces Successful Integration with Hensholdt Jan 19, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems announced today the successful integration of the HENSOLDT SPEXER 360 Enhanced Radar into the PureActiv Geospatial Command and Control solution. This deep integration enables users the ability to adjust the radar performance parameters within the PureActiv AlertView geospatial command and control client software. The enhanced radar system is deployed on Mobile Video Surveillance Systems designed for border protection and is available for general relocatable and fixed location government and commercial deployments. SPEXER 360 is a lightweight, low power, X-band radar, designed to be deployed on a variety of platforms. Its many capabilities include situational awareness for military and CNI, drone detection, and flexible deployment options. Coupled with the capabilities of PureActiv®, the solution provides 360 degrees of detection, PTZ camera slew-to-cue, PureTech’s deep-learning based object classification, camera auto-follow, and optional acoustic deterrent control. "HENSOLDT’s SPEXER 360 is a high-performance radar – exceptionally fit for layered sensing in depth and situational awareness. In collaborating with PureTech, we are leveraging HENSOLDT’s advanced radar technology and years of field experience with border and security operations, to deliver a compact, cost-effective, and full featured system. " says Ken Loy, CEO of HENSOLDT Inc. “PureTech is pleased to be adding this impressive radar to the family of detection and tracking sensors supported by PureActiv. Our objective is to always offer the best-fit perimeter protection solution to address our customer’s needs. Adding the SPEXER 360 Enhanced Radar will enable us to address an ever-expanding set of perimeter and wide-area protection scenarios” said Larry Bowe, Jr., President of PureTech Systems. About PureTech Systems® PureTech Systems Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004 that develops, markets, and supports patented location-based AI video analytics software, PureActiv©, for real time safety and security applications. The company’s software improves situational awareness with AI video analytics, sensor integration and information fusing for automated real-time event detection and forensic video content analysis with primary emphasis on automated intrusion detection and camera tracking for borders and coastlines, facility perimeters and critical infrastructures (pipelines, railroads, dams, bridges, ports, utilities, power plants, military bases, and airports). To find out more about PureTech Systems Inc. visit our website at www.puretechsystems.com , call 602-424-9842 or email info@PureTechSystems.com . About HENSOLDT Inc. HENSOLDT Inc. is the U.S. based subsidiary of Hensoldt AG and operates under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the US Government. Hensoldt Inc. tailors its parent company’s sensors, radars, optronics, and sophisticated electronic systems to its customers’ needs to provide them situational awareness in the Air, on Land and on the Sea. More information can be found on our website at www.hensoldt-inc.com , or email info@hensoldt-inc.com About HENSOLDT AG HENSOLDT AG is a pioneer of technology and innovation in the field of defense and security electronics, with more than 150 years of heritage through predecessor companies such as Carl Zeiss, Airbus, Dornier, Messerschmitt and Telefunken. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, Germany, the company is a leading strategic player in the field of sensor solutions for defense and non-defense applications. HENSOLDT develops new products to combat a wide range of threats based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cybersecurity. With more than 5,500 employees, HENSOLDT generated revenues of 1.11 billion euros in 2019. Since September 2020, HENSOLDT has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the SDAX stock market index there. www.hensoldt.net Previous Next

< Back Transitioning Command and Control platforms to C4ISR Systems. Jun 14, 2022 An article written by Ilia Rosenberg, VP of the Federal Sector was picked up by GIT-Security EMEA , on the topic of transitioning command and control platforms to C4ISR systems. Ilia goes into detail on the lessons learned, as well as a general view and key features of an autonomous C4ISR. Until recently creating a new enterprise C4ISR system, be it Army, Navy, Air Force, or Department of Homeland Security, utilized the same deterministic systems engineering approach. In the last several years the use of AI and Machine Learning (ML) in surveillance systems has become widespread, often with good success, but sometimes with mixed results. As PureTech have observed in recorded surveillance photos and videos, adversarial methods and techniques are sometimes able to defeat the standard AI/ML trained neural networks for example by altering target shapes or adding layers of clothing to humans to become low observables. It is no surprise that to address the standard “Detect-Track-Classify” problem a more sophisticated approach extending beyond AI/ML is imperative. The current DoD Digital Strategyguidelines are embedded in PureTech Systems PureActiv software based architecture as well as in individual security designs that were have used successfully in the US and internationally. Working with DOD JAIC (Joint Artificial Intelligence Center [ https://www.ai.mil/about.html ]) since 2016 provided an early understanding of many of these guidelines and techniques. One of JAIC early recommendations was to not only put bounding boxes around detected objects, but also record relevant metadata to deliver more information for the mission and later trend analysis. PureTech were able to implement and test these recommendations at field installations, continually refining the software algorithms including taking advantage of sensor correlation. Lessons Learned By leveraging such sensor and data correlation, PureActiv C4ISR hosted on edge devices and/or servers can receive detections and tracks from multiple sensors such as motion analytics, radars, and fence, ground and subterranean sensors and then autonomously command PTZ cameras and/or dispatch UASs, and UGVs to go “inspect” the detected targets to automatically confirm target types before issuing alarms, i.e. provide auto-verification. This robust approach also combines our geospatial video analytics with AI/DL and radar tracks to disambiguate the objects of interest. This allows the system to eliminate a substantial, up to 95%, amount of nuisance alarms while maintaining a very high detection rate. Another important lesson that PureTech takes to heart is the AI-assurance. It’s important to remind ourselves that AI can do wrong things and it can learn wrong things. That is why PureTech Systems continuously validates the confidence level of the system through robust and continuous ground truth regression testing. The General View and Key Features of An Autonomous C4ISR In this example screenshot, objects of interest are automatically detected, tracked (upper left and lower left side of the screen) and classified by AI/DL as people, conveyance, and UAV and displayed on the digital terrain map with the correct GIS coordinates in real time (upper right side). Alarms are displayed in the lower right with a still image and looping video of the alarm and the pertinent live camera. The decision of target classification is made autonomously without human interaction. In addition to gradual improvement in sensors’ performances, such as cameras and radars ranges and sensitivities, PureTech recently integrated three relatively new capabilities and made them available to DHS and CBP in particular. These included Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), small drones (sUAS) detection, and counter-UAS systems. The same C4ISR package shown above fully supports autonomous counter UAS operations after a combination of the air surveillance radars and high-speed, wideband RF scanner for detection and classification of signals in congested spectrum environments were integrated. Since adversaries use sUAS for smuggling illegal drugs over the border, an integrated counter-UAS capability available where such activity is occurring is badly needed. In addition, C4ISR systems that provide ground and UAS tracking including recording track metadata can server as a tool to learn about smuggling corridors and patterns of drug cartels’ operations. According to Tim Bennett the program manager for air domain awareness at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate whose job is devoted to detecting, tracking, and countering drones, “Narcodrones a new big problem that we all have to address. It isn’t just DHS. It’s across all agencies in our government and all governments in the world ( https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/narcodrones-180974934/).” ATAK is quickly becoming a force multiplier for many agencies by enabling cross collaboration between individual agents, teams, and central command. ATAK becomes an extension of the autonomous command and control by communicating data from and to the field including geolocations, media, and tactical information that is immediately actionable and disseminated across one or more areas of responsibility. All information that is available at the C4ISR level (left picture above) can be displayed on ATAK devices (right picture), whether it is installed on a Windows laptops or Android devices. In conclusion, it is worth noting that in every C4ISR autonomous subsystem and operation is designed to aide, not replace human capabilities. Whether used as a battlefield command and control or border security common operational picture, one of the key goals is to augment the warfighter’s or law enforcement agent’s reasoning skills with an autonomous decision-making systems. Ultimately autonomy reduces cognitive load by filtering nuisance alarms and prioritizing information flow for action. This enables agencies to dramatically reduce operational resources while maintaining mission effectiveness. As former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson once said, “The advantage will go to those who create the best technologies and who integrate and field them in creative operational ways that provide military advantages. ( www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1448216/secaf-this-is-about-lethality-and-mission-effectiveness/)”The Author: Ilia Rosenberg, PureTech Systems, Vice President, Federal Sector This article can also be read at https://www.git-security.com/news/transitioning-command-and-control-platforms-c4isr-systems . Previous Next

< Back New Patent for Deep Learning Enhanced Object Incident Detection. May 5, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems today announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - "US Patent 11,288,517, System And Method For Deep Learning Enhanced Object Incident Detection." The ability to detect falling incidents is an increasing concern for cruise vessels, oil rigs, overpasses and buildings. The newly awarded patent for PureTech Systems addresses both the detection of falling incidents, as well as, overboard movements onto structures, such as cargo ships with the use of a Deep Learning neural network. In addition to providing necessary information to ships, the newly patented system can also be applied to anywhere a fall could occur. Key features of the system include instant video validation of the event, latitude and longitude capture and reporting, object type, as well as several other components. "PureTech Systems is excited to be able to continue to provide life-saving systems to both the cruise industry and other markets", said Larry Bowe, Jr., President of PureTech Systems. "This is another example of our ongoing pursuit to thrill our customers.” Consistent with the company's intellectual property protection strategy, PureTech Systems continues to apply and be awarded patents for its award-winning AI Geospatial Video Analytics for electronically securing perimeters around facilities, infrastructures, and borders. Previous Next

< Back The PureTech Team is Growing! Jan 6, 2023 PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech Systems is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Sincock as Vice President, Channel Development. Chris brings over 30 years of broad ranging experience in the electronic security industry serving in roles ranging from Product Manager to President. Chris held executive leadership positions with Lenel Systems International where he created the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program, and with HID Global, Zenitel USA, Inc., and DAQ Electronics. Most recently, Chris served as a Physical Security & IoT Subject Matter Expert for Everbridge (formerly CNL) responsible for PSIM sales in North America. Chris Sincock In his new role, Chris will be responsible for building PureTech System’s channel program encompassing select security system Value Added Resellers, OEMs, and cultivating relationships and building awareness within the Consulting & Specifying community.“I’m super excited to have Chris join the PureTech Team to help us accelerate our growth through channels that are of upmost importance to our business and future success. Chris brings a wealth of industry expertise, product knowledge. Chris is formally educated in Business Administration and Psychology at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY and Kaizen/Lean Manufacturing at Shingijutsu Ltd. in Gifu, Japan. Chris lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys Boston area and UCONN sports as well as crafting the perfect pizza from scratch. Previous Next