Steve Russell is founder and CEO of Prism Skylabs, a San Francisco technology company that brings physical spaces online. He is also chairman of 3VR, a video intelligence company that he founded in 2002. He actively blogs about the intersection of technology and society at InHardFocus.com.

Breaking Boundaries: New Directions in Visual Data

Part 3 of 3-Part Series

Steve Russell

January 3, 2012

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As the digital transformation of video has progressed, we’ve seen the same sorts of innovations in video that we’ve seen over the years in other realms of information technology. First came video analytics – a market segment that’s still seeing new and smarter software packages emerge every quarter. Then came innovations in storage, with virtualized servers and cloud storage, which have opened up new ways to reduce storage needs and optimize capacity.

Video’s Cloudy Future

Steve Russell

October 1, 2011

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The surveillance industry has seen a massive amount of innovation in the past decade. New technologies, revised efficiency requirements and an information-centric workforce all continue to demand new approaches. However, in most cases, these innovations – ranging from IP networks and remote access to intelligent search technology – lag several years behind similar advancements in the IT sector.

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This month in Security magazine, we explore how Corning's global security group ensured business continuity and employee safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Also, we highlight the global security team at Uber and their recent security programs and initiatives. Industry experts discuss travel safety programs, career hackers, working for terrible bosses, group attribution error and more.

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