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< Back PureTech Systems Inc. Releases New Comprehensive Interface Control Document Oct 8, 2024 Phoenix, AZ – PureTech Systems Inc., a leader in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, today announced the release of its new Interface Control Document (ICD). This essential document provides detailed information on the interfacing requirements necessary for integrating PureTech Systems’ advanced autonomous perimeter detection, tracking, and alerting into third-party C5ISR, VMS, PSIM, and other Command and Control systems. The new ICD is designed to support developers, engineers, and integrators in effectively integrating and deploying PureTech’s autonomous perimeter protection technologies with new and existing security systems. By providing explicit guidelines on communication protocols, data formats, and system functionalities, the ICD aims to streamline integration processes, reduce deployment time, and enhance system interoperability and capability. "PureTech Systems is committed to providing our partners and customers with the tools they need to easily and effectively leverage our state-of-the-art autonomous perimeter protection technologies, including counter-drone capabilities" said Larry Bowe, CEO of PureTech Systems Inc. The ICD enables developers to incorporate into their application a broad range of advanced perimeter detection, geo-tracking, alerting and deterrence capabilities previously only available in PureTech’s flagship PureActiv© software system. PureActiv provides real-time, AI-boosted geospatial video analytics detection and deterrence sensor integrations, among others for autonomous perimeter protection. This document will be continuously updated to accommodate new features and technological advancements while maintaining backward compatibility. Solution Integrators can request access to the Interface Control Document starting today via the PureTech Systems website. Previous Next

< Back Expanding Horizons, Protecting Perimeters May 1, 2025 Interview from CEO & President, Larry Bowe to International Security Journal Written by International Security Journal; Full Page article link: Here How are global security threats shaping current trends in perimeter protection? Global threat levels have undeniably increased and we're seeing that impact ripple across every sector, especially when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure. One of the biggest wake-up calls has been the vulnerability of the US electric grid. The realization that a single transformer station can be compromised and take down power to a large part of a city is driving a renewed urgency around hardening these sites. We’re also seeing an evolution in the nature of threats. Cybersecurity continues to be a dominant concern. While it’s not our core focus, it’s intrinsically tied to the overall security conversation. Perimeter protection can no longer be siloed; physical and digital threats are increasingly intertwined. Another rising concern is the proliferation of drones. For many electric utilities, the question isn’t just if drones are flying over substations and power stations, it’s why. Are these hobbyists, bad actors or part of a larger reconnaissance effort? The ambiguity alone is driving investment in advanced detection and assessment tools. Organizations want more than alerts – they want actionable intelligence to understand intent and risk in real time. What’s clear is that the global security landscape is shifting fast. Geopolitical unrest, terrorism and new technologies are forcing organizations to rethink how they define and defend their perimeters. Even if we can’t predict every emerging threat, the appetite for proactive, integrated security solutions has never been stronger. How do you define autonomous perimeter protection today? I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about that. One useful analogy comes from the autonomous vehicle space, where there’s a well-established scale from Level 0 to Level 5 – ranging from zero autonomy to full autonomy, where the vehicle operates entirely without human input. I think that same framework applies well to perimeter protection. At Level 0, we’re talking about manual monitoring – human operators watching video feeds and responding in real-time. Full autonomy, Level 5, would mean a system that not only detects and identifies threats but also determines the appropriate response and acts on it, entirely without human intervention. We’re not quite there yet, but we’re getting closer every day. Today, I’d say we’re operating around Level 4. We can detect intrusions with a high degree of accuracy. We can instantly cue cameras to track and maintain visual on a subject, report their geolocation in real-time and even trigger automated deterrents – sirens, strobes, loudspeakers – all without a human lifting a finger. Where human oversight still plays a role is in the decision to escalate or intervene. Getting to Level 5 – true autonomy – raises some complex questions. Once a threat is detected, how do you respond? Do you deploy a robot? If so, what does that robot do? Engage? Contain? Deter? These are not just technical challenges, but ethical and operational ones as well. While full autonomy may remain just over the horizon, we’ve already built systems that dramatically reduce the burden on human operators, accelerate response times and provide unmatched situational awareness. The goal is to empower security teams to make better, faster decisions – while continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible through automation. How is AI and machine learning helping to reduce false alarms and improve detection? AI and machine learning has fundamentally reshaped what’s possible in perimeter protection particularly when it comes to reducing nuisance alarms and improving detection accuracy. At our core, we’ve always approached video analytics differently. Over a decade ago, we began transforming video streams into high-fidelity sensors making them operate more like a passive radar. This includes extracting spatial data from images to pinpoint the real-time geo-location of an intruder. That early innovation gave us a unique edge in understanding key attributes of moving objects including their actual size, speed and location in the real-world, well beyond simple motion detection. This spatial awareness allows us to filter out noise and eliminate common sources of nuisance alarms – like animals, wind-blown objects or lighting changes – because they don’t match the expected profile of a human presence. And that’s critical, because perimeter protection often involves incredibly short decision windows. In many cases, you’ve got only one or two seconds to assess and respond. From the beginning, we’ve leveraged AI principles like adaptive background learning – our patented multi-modal model continuously learns and adjusts to environmental changes, filtering out shadows, weather events and other false triggers. But about seven years ago, we took it further by layering on machine learning, specifically deep neural networks. We were one of the first in our space to train AI models on perimeter specific data. Today, we’ve amassed a vast library of human and vehicle detection examples – tens of thousands of realworld scenarios – and we continue to refine those models with a dedicated in-house team. One of the key breakthroughs has been our ability to detect targets even with minimal pixel data. Through a multi-classifier "voting" architecture, we crossreference geo-referenced size and movement data with neural network outputs. When both algorithms agree it’s a human, the confidence level is extremely high. The result? Fewer false positives, faster response times and a dramatic reduction in operator fatigue. AI isn’t just making systems smarter, it’s making security teams more effective, focused and empowered. How do you leverage technologies like video analytics, sensor fusion and geospatial intelligence? It comes down to applying the right technologies in concert – each one playing to its strengths, and together, creating a more comprehensive and reliable picture of what's happening on the ground. For example, traditional video cameras excel at detecting lateral movement – objects moving across the field of view. But they can struggle with targets approaching head-on. Radar, on the other hand, is incredibly effective at detecting direct approaches but may miss lateral movement. Then there's LiDAR, which brings precise 3D spatial awareness into the mix – mapping environments with remarkable accuracy and adding depth perception that enhances both detection and classification. The real power emerges when you fuse these sensors together. By layering their outputs – video, radar, LiDAR – you significantly reduce the chances of missed detections while also filtering out nuisance alarms. Advances in sensor affordability have made this kind of fusion not only possible, but scalable across more sites and use cases than ever before. Geospatial intelligence is what unifies it all. We’re able to continuously track and report the exact location of a moving target, even across expansive or complex environments. That level of precision enables faster, more confident response decisions – and opens the door for advanced automation. For example, drones can be autonomously tasked to follow and monitor an intruder in real time based on live geospatial data. Ultimately, it’s about giving security teams actionable, real-time intelligence, not just more data. When you combine sensor fusion with advanced analytics and geospatial awareness, you shift from reactive monitoring to proactive threat management. What’s next for you and for autonomous perimeter protection? The next frontier in autonomous perimeter protection is being shaped by the convergence of edge computing, AI and large language models – and it’s moving fast. Today, most LLMs run in the cloud, which presents challenges for high security environments where connectivity to the public internet simply isn’t viable. But that’s changing. Companies like Ambarella are pushing the boundaries by enabling these models to run directly on-chip. Once you bring advanced reasoning and contextual querying to the edge, you unlock entirely new possibilities – faster decision-making, localized intelligence and significantly more autonomous systems. It’s not just an incremental improvement; it’s a leap forward in how we think about automation and threat response. We’ve already demonstrated how automation can deliver tangible results. In one recent deployment, we helped a client reduce 90% of their nuisance alarms across hundreds of cameras and thousands of miles with substantial annual savings by streamlining infrastructure and reducing manual intervention. And that’s just the beginning. Operationally, the opportunity to automate tasks that once required constant human oversight is massive. From smart alert triaging to automated tracking and response coordination, AI will reshape not just the perimeter—but the workflows around it. We’re also seeing increased adoption of autonomous drones, which can now automatically launch, track an intruder and maintain visual and lighting coverage from above. It’s a highly effective deterrent and a powerful example of what’s possible when AI, geospatial intelligence and sensor fusion work together seamlessly. What’s next? More autonomy. Smarter systems. Better coordination across sensors and platforms. And a shift toward truly intelligent, adaptive security ecosystems that operate with minimal human input. It’s an exciting time – not just for us, but for the entire industry. We’re proud to be at the forefront of that transformation. Previous Next

< Back Summer 2022 Newsletter Jul 7, 2022 Pure Activ® Counter-UAS for Improved Situational Awareness PureTech's PureActiv Software provides the cability to autonomously detect, classify, locate, track, alert, display video, and optionally counter both short- and long-range aerial threats. Through seamless integrations with mission specific best-in-class sensors, cameras and counter-devices, PureTech drastically enhances situational awareness giving you the precise information you need to make an informed decision on how to counter these new types of air threats.PureActiv® Counter-UAS can be deployed on the R-DAPSS, or as part of a traditional hard-wired system. LEARN MORE Pure Activ® Rapid-Deploy Autonomous Perimeter Surveillance System (R-DAPSS) at a Reduced Infrastructure Cost R-DAPSS enables airports, borders, military bases, seaports, transit agencies, and utilities to quickly deploy a temporary or permanent high fidelity virtual perimeter system at substantially less cost and time than a hard-wired solution. The PureActiv R-DAPSS provides the same best-in-class level of perimeter intrusion detection, auto-verification, and automated deterrence as a hard wired-solution for both ground and air targets at less than half the infrastructure cost. Pure Tech Gives Back PureTech was a proud sponsor of the Exemplary Service Award at the recent Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) Night at the Alamo. This award was given to an Agent who, while on duty, risked his life to save the lives of two children who were at risk of drowning in a river. Autonomous Intrusion Detection at the Edge PureTech can deploy their industry leading video analytics on edge devices, giving customers edge device output to VMS Options: False alarm reduction for radar, fence and motion video analytics, Dynamic map as a video output, Alarms via dry contact, Alarms via software integration, Live video from cameras with annotations, and Recorded alarm video from cameras with annotations. LEARN MORE In Case You Missed It PureTech Systems President & CEO Larry Bowe was selected by GIT Security EMEA as an industry expert to provide his views on Security for Critical Infrastructure. He was one of four industry experts chosen to give a focus interview. During the interview, three questions were asked regarding approach and solutions, challenges and success cases. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Previous Next

< Back PureTech Expands Integrated Solutions with Axis Communications Sep 12, 2024 Phoenix, AZ – PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for perimeter and border security, is excited to announce the expansion of their perimeter solutions by further integrating with Axis Communications products. The most recent integration combines PureTech’s patented video analytics with the detection capabilities of the Axis Communications D2110-VE security radar. PureActiv geospatial AI-boosted video analytics paired with the integration of third-party solutions and best-of-breed sensors, such as Axis Communications, D2110-VE radar, enables PureTech to offer customers cost effective and accurate perimeter intrusion detection; virtually eliminating nuisance alarms generated by motion video analytics, radars, fence sensor systems, and other detection technologies. The Axis Communications radar family provides advanced detection and tracking of potential threats, with the D2110-VE providing 180-degree detection out to 60 meters for people and 85 meters for vehicles. The integration provides for elimination of nuisance alarms by utilizing PureTech’s advanced geospatial AI-boosted video analytics to classify the objects detected by the radars as human, animal or vehicle and alert the operator only on an auto-verified object of interest. PureTech’s PureActiv software automatically steers one or more PTZ cameras to radar tracks and executes its AI-boosted video analytics against the PTZ video feed to perform Auto-verification. Once Auto-verified, PureActiv instructs the PTZ camera to stay locked on the intruder; following them no matter where they go so long as they stay in view of a PTZ camera. The combination of technologies provides for reduced operator fatigue, increased situational awareness, as well as facilitating the automation of response actions while providing more accurate detection and virtually zero nuisance alarms. “The ability for PureActiv to georeference video from security cameras in real time, means the solution speaks the same language as radars,” explains Chris Sincock, Vice President of Channel Development at PureTech Systems. “This allows us to easily integrate with other geospatially aware sensors, such as the Axis Communications’ radars. The result is a more robust, accurate and automated surveillance solution that eliminates the time wasted by operators following up and clearing nuisance alarms.” "At Axis Communications, we are committed to providing innovative products and solutions that improve security and enhance business performance. With our open platform architecture, broad portfolio and world-class technology partners, we’re driven to introduce new, inventive solutions to the market,” said Robert Muehlbauer, Senior Manager, Business Development Partner Ecosystems, Axis Communications. "By combining our advanced detection capabilities with PureTech's sophisticated AI video analytics, together we are able to deliver a powerful and reliable perimeter intrusion detection capability that significantly reduces nuisance alarms and improves overall situational awareness for our customers." PureTech is dedicated to ensuring the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure facilities and country borders. This integration is another example of the company’s ongoing commitment to develop innovative software the pushes ever close to fully autonomous perimeter surveillance systems. About Axis Axis enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training. Axis has around 4,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden. About PureTech Systems, Inc. PureTech Systems Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004 that develops, markets, and supports its patented location-based AI-boosted video analytics software, PureActiv©, for real time safety and security applications. Their primary emphasis is on autonomous perimeter intrusion detection of ground and aerial targets for country borders, 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 . Media contact: Megan Willinger Marketing Manager megan.willinger@puretechsystems.com (602) 424-9842 Previous Next

< Back Border Security Insight Feb 15, 2024 Phoenix, Ariz., February 15, 2024 – On February 8th, PureTech Systems, under the auspices of Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Capital Region Security Forum, hosted the 4th government-industry engagement with CBP. This time, the guest speaker was Mr. Henry Laxdal, who currently serves as Deputy Directorate Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD). Chief Laxdal provided valuable insights into the evolving vision and strategy of how PMOD supports the overarching USBP Strategy to keep America safe. He discussed how the Border Patrol strives to remain innovative in its pursuit of border security, shedding light on how important industry stakeholders are to its complex mission. His public service progressed from being a Border Patrol agent in Arizona, to working at USBP Headquarters in Washington, DC, to working as a Patrol Agent in Charge on both the Northern and Southern borders, and then back to USBP Headquarters. While assigned to Headquarters, Chief Laxdal worked in Law Enforcement Operations, Strategic Planning and Analysis, the Office of Acquisition, and is now the Deputy of PMOD. Close to 50 participants from industry stakeholders gathered to hear how PMOD strategizes and prioritizes innovative technology to identify, target, and mitigate emerging threats. Chief Laxdal discussed the decision-making process for large-scale programs of record and newly identified potential solutions that might solve a particular capability gap. Chief Laxdal answered each question from the attendees in detail providing additional clarity to many of the interrelated topics discussed during the previous week's Industry Day and beyond. From Chief Laxdal’s keynote and subsequent Q&A that lasted almost two hours, we gathered the following important points: There is a continued need for enhanced coordination between Border Patrol and the local sheriff departments, which often operate in overlapping jurisdictions. By establishing partnerships, it allows more effective and coordinated efforts along the border and in the local communities they protect. The shared intelligence from community policing efforts, surveillance systems and other similar systems enhances agents’ ability to manage operations along the border, increasing the safety and wellbeing of neighboring communities. AI plays an important role in integrated systems with automated detection, continuous monitoring, and predictive analytics, and is considered a critical component to increasing the efficiency of border operations by streamlining processes and functions that can be completed with advanced computing. Chief Laxdal articulated how staffing and attrition rates have become an increasing challenge, requiring creative methods to complete the mission with fewer people. As the evolution of technology continues to improve, the agency must continue to consider how best to utilize autonomous sensors in all environmental domains of land, air, and sea. The USBP must continue to grow its capability to rapidly adapt and deploy mobile solutions like unmanned aerial vehicles, land-based sensor nodes, subterranean detections, and future acquisition plans such as the Modular Mobile Surveillance Systems (M2S2) that provide remotely operated capabilities that reduce the need for additional manpower. Transnational Criminal Networks (TCN) are adopting the use of drones to infiltrate the borders of the United States, presenting a significant threat to the security of our nation. TCNs seek to illegally smuggle any commodity into the U.S. that provides a profit, ranging from narcotics trafficking like fentanyl to human trafficking. Additionally, TCNS are persistently monitoring border operations with the use of drones, seeking to disrupt the effectiveness of a Border Patrol response to illicit activity. To mitigate these security risks, CBP must have the flexibility and authorization to implement counter-drone operations that can identify, classify, track, and intercept drones that could be nefariously used by terrorists and TCNs. Another source of effort is the Common Operational Picture (COP), designed as a software solution that ties in edge computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to further enhance the interdiction effectiveness of the USBP. The COP synthesizes large amounts of data through border detections into a unified user interface that can be used to prioritize threats and deploy border agents to interdict those threats. The National Capitol Region Security Forum, in partnership with its many stakeholders, is immensely grateful for Chief Laxdal’s participation and candidness and looks forward to future opportunities to learn from his leadership. The preparation for this event spanned several months, and in the end, it provided a successful opportunity for engagement and set the stage for meaningful discussions and networking opportunities. “PureTech sponsorship demonstrates their commitment to advancing the field of border security and their dedication to supporting initiatives that promote collaboration, innovation, and best practices. This sponsorship, alongside SIA and NCRSF, provides all of us with a platform to bring government leaders expertise and vision to an audience of industry professionals,” says Wayne Esser of NCRSF. For more information or additional details, please reach out to 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 Systems Inc. Adds Access Control Auto-Verify to Eliminate Nuisance Alarms Sep 24, 2024 Phoenix, AZ - PureTech Systems Inc. , a leader in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, is pleased to announce the addition of Physical Access Control System (PACS) Automated Verification to its flagship PureActiv software. This enhancement aims to significantly improve perimeter security and productivity by automatically validating actual access control security violations and dismissing nuisance alarms. The new PACS feature in PureActiv, cross-references access control events with PureTech’s patented geospatial AI Boosted video analytics (i.e. “Auto-verification”), PureActiv determines the legitimacy of an alarm, thus eliminating the distractions caused by nuisance alarms. Alarms caused by faulty door equipment can be automatically routed to maintenance personnel to schedule repairs while real access control violations can be routed to security personnel for immediate action. PureActiv transmits the alarm data to your VMS, PACS, and/or PSIM systems. "Adding PACS Auto-Verification to PureActiv is a game-changer for our clients," said Larry Bowe, President of PureTech Systems. "This enhancement is part of our on-going commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of video surveillance systems by automating intrusion detection and response, moving ever closer to fully autonomous surveillance systems.” The PACS Auto-Verification feature in PureActiv can auto-verify the following PACS events as real or nuisance alarms (generally caused by faulty door equipment): - Door forced open, - Door held open, - Piggybacking, and - Intermittent door contacts causing repeated Door Forced alarms, among others. The addition of PACS Auto-Verification into PureActiv offers a seamless, integrated approach to enhancing perimeter security. By ensuring that every alarm is verified as accurate, PureTech Systems is paving the way for a more secure and efficient security environment. For more information on PureActiv and the new PACS feature, please visit PureTech at GSX booth# 1954 , www.puretechsystems.com , or contact our sales team at sales@puretechsystems.com . Previous Next

< Back PureTech Delivers Numerous Innovations to Increase ROI May 10, 2023 PURETECH DELIVERS NUMEROUS INNOVATIONS TO INCREASE ROI OF ITS LEADING WIDE AREA VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOLUTION INCLUDING FALSE ALARM ELIMINATION Customers Benefit from New Capabilities that Further Automate Security Operations and Situational Awareness PHOENIX, Ariz. – PureTech is committed to continuous innovation and customer satisfaction by providing the most comprehensive, easy to integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solutions for borders and critical infrastructure. Larry Bowe Jr., CEO, said, “We are pleased to share just some of our progress bringing new capabilities to market in our last few major software releases. This is one of the many reasons why PureTech was named in a recent industry report and received two Govies Awards .” Core Software Developments: PTZ auto follow – the ability to track a specific target, with a PTZ camera leveraging our AI, that violates access control or breaches the perimeter. New cyber security enhancements. Improved throughput for processing various system operations. Enhancements to object tracking. Enhanced server failover automation. Expanded system health monitoring. Support for autonomy zones (geographic zones for generating alarms and other automated actions based on tracks entering, exiting or moving within zones). Novel UDP implementation to support streaming video across latent networks such as cellular and Starlink. Enhanced track management features including recording, searching, and filtering of radar and other tracks. Added support for additional neural nets including, Efficient Detection, Yolo V5 and V7, and ONNX ML runtime. Require (or not) Auto-identification using Machine Learning/Deep Learning (ML/DL) to Alarm. “Resolution boost” (Res Boost™) feature, which enables use of ML/DL on high resolution imagery. Auto-verify of targets using ML/DL on PTZ camera feed when initial detection was by radar, fence, video analytics (i.e., any sensor with geo-location). Support for running video analytics including ML/DL on iGPU inside Intel processors. Enables deployment on lower cost edge computers that do not have a discrete Nvidia GPU. Geographic area alarm shunt to enable temporary gate access, Important Partner Technology Software Integrations: Support for bidirectional TAK communications (Team Awareness Kit). Support for new lenses on ClearAlign VZ-500 PTZ cameras. Added NATO 2525B map icons. Added integration and support for: Elta 2112 radar; SRC R1410 Radar for drone detection; SRC WhisperHunter RF Signal finder for drone classification; DallmeierPss3 panoramic color camera; Magos Radars; Genetec integration to support tracks and alarms on their GIS map; PTZ driver for additional PVP NightHawk cameras; Hensoldt Radar; Health monitoring of Siklu radios, and solar power systems; Rail Intrusion Detection System integration; Echodyne Echoguard Radar; SilentSentinel PTZ Driver; AMAG Access Control enhancements. 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 Security for Critical Infrastructure Jun 3, 2022 PureTech Systems President Selected for Focus Interview PureTech Systems President & CEO Larry Bowe was selected by GIT Security EMEA as an industry expert to provide his views on Security for Critical Infrastructure. He was one of four industry experts chosen to give a focus interview. During the interview, three questions were asked regarding approach and solutions, challenges and success cases, Larry's responses are below: 1. What approach and solutions do you recommend to secure critical infrastructure? Larry: "The initial step in securing any critical infrastructure starts with a threat and vulnerability (i.e. risk) assessment. The objective is to identify potential vulnerabilities, assess the magnitude of negative consequences that could result should the threat be realized, and recommend ways to reduce or mitigate the vulnerability. Of course, there are both physical and cyber risks that need to be assessed and mitigated. When designing systems to secure the physical perimeter around critical infrastructure, one must assess the means of access control, ingress/egress procedures, physical barriers, and electronic intrusion detection systems. The optimal (efficient and effective) solutions can come about as a result of this assessment process. No single solution fits every scenario." 2. What are the biggest challenges in this field and how do you handle them? Larry: "Our approach focuses on providing intrusion deterrence and detection around any critical infrastructure and real-time situational awareness to aid security personnel in their response. When it comes to physical intrusion detection, the first challenge is to ensure the proper system design that provides needed detection coverage and adequate response time. Proper detection sensors (e.g. thermal cameras, radar, lidar, and/or fiber optic cable) are selected and can be combined as needed to provide the necessary probability of detection. Another challenge is to ensure the technology selected generates minimal nuisance alarms while maintaining a very high probability of detection. If the system is overwhelmed with nuisance alarms, security personnel end up simply ignoring the system. And should a real alarm occur, it will either be ignored or buried in nuisance alarms and missed. Providing automated detection and autonomous response is critical so security personnel are not required to watch the monitoring system 24/7. Rather, the systems can alert them when something of concern occurs and even take automated actions such as invoking deterrence or locking down a facility. This means the systems must have a near-zero nuisance alarm rate. PureTech’s Deep Learning technology “Auto-Verifies” the initial detections from any intrusion sensor and classifies them as either real or nuisance events giving security personnel high confidence that any alarm is likely from a real intrusion. We like to say our software removes the hay (nuisance alarms) so that only the needle (real alarm) remains." 3. Please describe a success case where you implemented your system to secure critical infrastructure? Larry: "In our 17-year history, PureTech has numerous success cases where our geospatial Deep Learning boosted video analytics and Common Operating Picture User Interface have been used to secure small and large perimeters. We have a very diverse set of capabilities and installations for both ground and airborne intrusions. Our use cases range from detecting access control violations, such as tailgating through gates or turnstiles, to providing a full layered solution with triple redundant detection for the most critical of facilities. In other scenarios, our systems enable very long-range detection out 5 or more miles and situational awareness through our C4ISR user interface for border protection." To read the full interview, please visit: https://www.git-security.com/news/security-critical-infrastructure-focus-interview 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 Simultaneous Detection, Tracking and Identification of Land and Aerial Targets Mar 28, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. – On March 18, 2022, PureTech successfully completed integration of short and long-range Counter UAS capabilities into its Autonomous Geospatial Border and Perimeter Protection C4ISR that addresses critical security threats, further demonstrating the system’s scalability and resiliency to enable all-domain command and control capabilities. “We strive to demonstrate our open architecture’s power to utilize information from every modality, this time delivering air domain awareness and enabling law enforcement agencies to monitor airspace for current and future UAS threats from nefarious actors to critical infrastructure, airports, and borders.,” says Ilia Rosenberg, Vice President of federal sector of PureTech Systems. At the testing range similar to a typical border operational environment, the PureActiv C4ISR was able to detect and track small UAS flying different evading trajectories within the range of deployed sensors that included 3D radars from SRC and Echodyne, long range EO/IR cameras from PVP, and a Whisper Hunter direction finder from SRC that detects various signals of interest in contested and congested spectrum environments. Simultaneously, using its long-established artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, PureActiv was able to autonomously detect, track, and identify people walking, thus providing increased situational awareness for the operators. In addition, dissemination of all relevant operational data to distributed Team Awareness Kit (TAK) units was successfully demonstrated throughout the demo. “This is another testament to our Autonomous PureActiv C4ISR system maturity and ability to connect legacy systems and new technologies to not only significantly extend the already long list of capabilities, but also do it within the framework of existing interfaces without increasing cognitive loads on the system operator and not requiring additional agents to control the system,” said Larry Bowe, president of PureTech Systems. The demonstration took place at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Center, running operationally realistic scenarios with small UAV simulating Red Force threats and PureTech engineers at the controls. The PureActiv software was hosted on a small form factor edge computer connected to the sensors, which were deployed outside the demo facility. PureTech considers these tests, conducted at no cost to the government, as a foundation for a broad scale Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of PureActiv, in which the system can be evaluated on its operational performance. About Pure Tech 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 country 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 info@PureTechSystems.com . About Echodyne Echodyne designs and manufactures high-performance radars for a growing range of applications and markets. Our patented MESA® technology delivers all of the performance advantages of electronically scanned arrays but with much lower size, weight, power, and cost. www.echodyne.com About SRC SRC, Inc. (@SRCDefense), a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across a family of companies, SRC applies bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible® for the challenges faced by America and its allies. Today, more than 1,500 engineers, scientists and professionals work together at SRC to protect people, the environment and our way of life. www.srcinc.com About PVP Advanced EO Systems PVP EO specialize in development and integration of electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) sensor systems and systems for space, airborne, ship and land-based applications that incorporate the latest infrared and image-intensified cameras, lasers, and laser rangefinders. www.pvpaeo.com Previous Next