Enhancing Security with Motorola Solutions and MCA
Security remains a top priority for businesses, schools, hospitals, and public spaces. Motorola Solutions continues to push the boundaries of innovation, offering cutting-edge tools to help customers stay ahead of potential threats and streamline their security operations. From advanced video analytics to improved administrative controls and future-proofing technology, this year’s updates are set to empower security teams worldwide.
Here’s a look at the significant changes and enhancements made to the Avigilon platform so far in 2024.
New Camera Technology: The L6Q LPR Camera
One of the most notable advancements introduced thus far in 2024 is the Motorola Solutions L6Q LPR camera. This state-of-the-art device enables businesses to have “eyes on the road,” using an advanced performance mode to scan license plates across the entire field of view. Whether monitoring a multidirectional roadway or a parking lot, the L6Q camera covers more ground than previous models.
When paired with VehicleManager Enterprise, businesses can manage hot lists, run plate searches, and respond to alerts. VehicleManager Enterprise’s integration with Avigilon Unity Video fosters public-private partnerships, allowing businesses to share their license plate data with law enforcement for faster investigations. It’s worth noting that the L6Q camera is currently only available in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Empowering Security Teams with Video Analytics
In response to the increasing number of active shooter incidents, Motorola Solutions has expanded the capabilities of its Avigilon Visible Firearm Detection system. Now available in the U.S., this technology uses advanced video analytics to detect drawn firearms, helping to reduce response times and potentially prevent tragedies in schools, hospitals, and other public places.
This powerful tool can benefit security teams, ensuring that when every second counts, they have the resources they need to keep people safe.
Rave Panic Button and Alert: When Seconds Count
Reliable communication with first responders is crucial in emergencies. New integrations are available regarding the Rave Panic Button and Alert from Rave Mobile Safety (a Motorola Solutions company) that gives businesses and organizations a vital link to first responders during critical moments. This solution is designed to provide immediate connectivity when it matters most, empowering organizations to act quickly and effectively during emergencies.
Administrative Enhancements for Avigilon Alta Access
Maintaining seamless security operations is a top concern for enterprise customers, especially during system updates. The latest enhancements to Avigilon Alta Access (formerly Openpath) offer a new level of administrative control and flexibility. Administrators can now set organization-wide maintenance windows, ensuring device updates do not disrupt system operations. This feature ensures all devices will check for and complete updates during a designated window, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
Advanced Camera Layouts and Storage Options
Avigilon Alta Aware 6.6 now includes an enhanced multi-camera layout for saved clips, allowing users to view multiple feeds simultaneously during playback. This feature provides improved situational awareness, enabling quicker decision-making in high-stakes environments.
For organizations with longer retention requirements, the Alta H6SL Dome and Bullet cameras now offer a 365-day storage option, providing ample storage for extended video retention. These new camera models are available to order and ship, and pricing is accessible in the VS&A Partner Portal.
Unity Video Software: Performance and Privacy
The latest version of Unity Video Software brings significant performance improvements, especially for sites with over 100 high-resolution cameras. Security operators can more easily identify subjects on watchlists and manage privacy masks, ensuring swift and accurate investigations.
License Enforcement and Deployment Management
In preparation for future licensing enforcement, Avigilon Alta Aware will soon require all customer deployments to be registered within the Alta Deployment Management Portal (DMP). This move ensures that licenses are not shared across multiple end customers, simplifying management and compliance. A comprehensive FAQ guide is available to assist customers in preparing for this transition.
Improved Playback and Cloud-Based Services
Avigilon Alta Aware 6.5 (formerly Ava) includes a new “all frames” fast playback option, providing smoother video playback with greater detail at 4x and 8x speeds. This improvement allows security teams to review footage more efficiently and with enhanced clarity, saving time in critical situations.
Additionally, the release introduced new subdomains (e.g., alta.avigilon.com) for Alta Aware. These subdomains will become the main domain used by Alta Aware and other related services, so customers should ensure that their firewall rules are updated accordingly.
Face Search and Appearance Search Improvements
Motorola Solutions’ Face Search feature now extends Appearance Search for more accurate and effective matching of people across multiple days and changing attributes. This powerful tool speeds up investigations by helping operators find individuals even when other aspects of their appearance, such as clothing, have changed. Due to legal regulations, Face Search is currently only available in certain parts of the U.S.
Future-Proofing with Avigilon’s Long-Term Vision
As we look ahead to the future, Motorola Solutions is committed to future-proofing its security offerings by integrating artificial intelligence, cloud-based surveillance, and video analytics. These advancements are key to addressing the evolving security landscape. Customers can stay ahead of the curve by leveraging these innovations to create safer environments and more effective security operations.
Longer Warranty for Cloud Cameras
Customers using Avigilon’s Alta H6SL Bullet and Dome cloud cameras now enjoy a consistent 10-year warranty period with an active Aware license. This extended warranty underscores Motorola Solutions’ confidence in the reliability and durability of its products, providing peace of mind for long-term investments in security infrastructure.
Noggin Acquisition: Strengthening Operational Resilience and Incident Management
Motorola Solutions recently announced its acquisition of Noggin, a global provider of cloud-based business continuity planning, operational resilience, and critical event management (CEM) software. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Noggin brings experience in helping enterprises and critical infrastructure prepare for and respond to incidents.
Noggin’s platform integrates flexible workflows, checklists, maps, and situational awareness dashboards, enabling organizations to streamline incident management and strengthen business resilience.
With a user-friendly interface, Noggin empowers response teams to communicate seamlessly, follow unified procedures, and maintain a common operating picture during everyday incidents and emergencies.
This acquisition complements Motorola Solutions’ existing emergency coordination solutions by adding business continuity planning and critical event management capabilities, making enterprise security more accessible and actionable.
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