OnSolve^®, a leading critical event management Software-as-a-Service provider, and Former ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Champion, is pleased to announce the OnSolve Platform has been Nominated to Return to the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

OnSolve proactively mitigates physical threats, allowing organizations to remain agile when a crisis strikes.

Using the most trusted expertise and reliable artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk intelligence, critical communications, and incident management technology, the unified OnSolve Platform enables enterprises, SMB organizations, and all levels of government to detect, anticipate and mitigate physical threats that impact their people and operations.

Since 1998, OnSolve has leveraged industry-leading crisis management technologies bringing several stand-out products together and integrating them into an AI-powered unified platform that leverages advanced technology and offers a seamless experience for users across security and crisis management remits.

This includes a decade of investments in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the accuracy and relevancy of data, heighten situational awareness and allow for more impactful decision-making around risk and resilience.

OnSolve’s use of AI allows leaders to quickly and easily understand which risks can potentially impact employees, workers, executives, assets, and operations. With the ability to intersect threats across an organization’s most important assets, OnSolve delivers customers the right risk intelligence at the right time and with the context needed for leaders to act.

(There’s a fine line between critical event management and critical event mis-management. With speed, relevance, and usability, we give our customers what they need to successfully resolve crises — true actionable intelligence. The OnSolve Platform for Critical Event Management combines AI, machine learning, unmatched expertise and a modern platform to do what no one else can. We get the right information to the right people in the right way at the right time — when every minute counts™. Courtesy of OnSolve and YouTube.)

Event types are ranked in severity that will determine a rapid alert or require more analysis and context before alerts are sent.

Up to 10 physical threats can occur every minute, according to the 2023 OnSolve Global Risk Impact Report. As the global risk landscape has grown increasingly complex and interconnected, the need to better understand the ripple effect of physical threats on people and operations has never been more challenging.

Without the ability to manage a critical event from a single pane of glass with proper data to better understand when and where external threats occur and how they impact people and operations, organizations are left looking in the rear-view mirror, using manual processes costing them time, money, and personnel safety.

OnSolve continues to help organizations save lives, proactively mitigate disasters and become more agile with innovation in AI.

(Less than half of organizations surveyed agree that risks and business disruption can come from anywhere. Learn the signs that you, too, are underestimating the risks to your organization. Courtesy of OnSolve and YouTube.)

With AI and ML, the OnSolve Platform offers a comprehensive, highly efficient end-to-end critical event management lifecycle that includes risk intelligence, critical communications, and incident management.

At the heart of the platform is OnSolve’s AI-powered Risk Intelligence, which continuously scours a global network of human-validated data sources to filter out irrelevant incidents and provide the most relevant and up-to-date situational awareness on the full spectrum of critical events — whether natural or man-made.

Key Benefits of the AI-powered OnSolve Platform Include:

Data Scientist Verification:

• Each data source ingested into the AI engine is reviewed and validated by an experienced data scientist trained in machine learning to ensure that the information received is of the highest quality possible. Unbiased, reliable sources provide the most accurate, dependable information.

Diverse Global Data Sources:

• OnSolve AI collects data from thousands of trusted global sources like the CDC, World Health Organization, National Weather Service, BBC, the FBI, and governments around the globe, as well as a broad range of national and local TV stations, radio, newspapers, community networks, social media platforms and more providing granularity and source transparency.

Context-driven Integration of Multiple Sources:

• AI engine shifts through structured and unstructured data sources.

• By ingesting both data types, Risk Intelligence can crosscheck and combine data to make it more complete while consolidating information, performing text extraction, topic filtering, and validation to remove irrelevant information (the “noise”), and creating validated intelligence organizations can act on.

(No organization is immune to the risk of a critical event. Having the right information in the right way at the right time can make all the difference. Learn how OnSolve Risk Intelligence leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly isolate relevant, actionable data so you can better protect your people, places, and property. Courtesy of OnSolve and YouTube.)

Real-time Updates:

• Risk Intelligence notifies users within seconds of the first credible information on an impactful critical event based on their unique criteria.

• Then, as an event unfolds, users can see a detailed, evolving situations report of an event as new event labels are assigned, and severity is adjusted based on the source data.

As part of its core mission to keep customers ahead of risk complexity, OnSolve has brought two new areas of innovation to market that make it stand out in a saturated AI market:

First, OnSolve has partnered strategically with another AI-enabled data-to-knowledge company, Babel Street to expand its ability to detect risks across 30 languages, surpassing every other critical event management provider concerning the breadth of languages and critical event types.

With Babel Street’s deep expertise in cross-lingual search with massive amounts of publicly available intelligence, OnSolve empowers customers with a contextualized view of global risks captured in multiple languages and translated into English.

(Babel Street illuminates identity and information for a safer, more productive world. Engineered for mission-critical applications, its AI-enabled software transforms data into knowledge and builds a more complete picture around identity. See how its actionable insights help OnSolve safeguard lives and protect critical assets worldwide. Courtesy of Babel Street and YouTube.)

Second, OnSolve launched Risk Insights in June 2023. Fueled by OnSolve Risk Intelligence, Risk Insights is a new product that changes how organizations approach security decisions.

OnSolve Risk Insights provides historical physical threat data and statistics to help organizations identify critical event trends in geographical areas to make informed risk-based decisions.

With this product, organizations can visualize, analyze and understand risk trends, make informed risk-based decisions, create a foundation to record, track and define risks across their organization and integrate findings into their strategy, crisis prevention, and management.

The result is data-powered decision-making regarding financial planning, physical security resource allocation, location expansion, loss prevention, duty of care, and more.

OnSolve has laid the foundation for continued innovation through its open-architecture methodology, time-tested, automated platform, and ongoing customer discussions on their pain points.

Future investments will expand security and critical event-related insights over longer periods, enhancing customers’ ability to make better decisions faster and with greater confidence – from one unified platform.

OnSolve^® proactively mitigates physical threats, allowing organizations to remain agile when a crisis strikes.

Using the most trusted expertise and reliable AI-powered risk intelligence, critical communications, and incident management technology, the OnSolve Platform enables enterprises, SMB organizations, and all levels of government to detect, anticipate and mitigate physical threats that impact their people, places, and property.

With billions of alerts sent annually and proven support for both the public and private sectors, OnSolve is used by thousands of entities to save lives, protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure, and enable agility for the organizations that power our economy.

To learn more, please visit www.onsolve.com.

OnSolve Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Eighth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

AST is pleased to announce that Steven M. Dettelbach, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has agreed to participate in the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon as our keynote speaker.

The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will highlight the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2023 and the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. Because #MentorshipMatters.

So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Book Signing Opportunities and Special Guest Attendees at the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in New York City at ISC East!

(See some highlights of the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City during ISC East at the Javits Center. Courtesy of AST and YouTube.)

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

Homeland Security remains at the forefront of our national conversation as we experience an immigration crisis along our southern border and crime rates that are dramatically higher than before the Pandemic across the United States.

These challenges have become a national priority with an influx of investments in innovative new technologies and systems.

Enter American Security Today, the #1 publication and media platform in the Government Security and Homeland Security fields, with a circulation of over 75,000 readers and many tens of thousands more who visit our AST website at www.americansecuritytoday.com each month.

The pinnacle of the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony Luncheon Banquet, an exclusive, full-course plated meal event in the heart of New York City.

Please join AST in Welcoming Director Dettelbach and Commissioner Sewell to the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Ceremony Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in New York City.

Go to https://americansecuritytoday.com/product/awards-luncheon/ to secure your Seat or reserve a Table and Receive a Special Early Bird Discount.

***Limited space available. There will be No On-Site registrations.

The 2022 exclusive sold-out ‘ASTORS’ luncheon featured representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and industry leaders who came together to honor the selfless service of those who stand on the front lines and those who stand beside them – providing the capabilities and technologies to create a safer world for generations to come.

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which came out in force to discuss comprehensive collaborations between private and public sectors that have led to the development of intelligence and technologies which serve to protect our nation.

The keynote address was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane Sabatino, who described the changes to CBP through the tragedy of 9/11 and the relentless commitment to its mission and ongoing investment in the latest technologies and innovations to protect our borders and Homeland.

The resounding theme of the DEAC’s remarks was her pride in the women and men of the CBP and their families who support them.

AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton, who spoke about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of law enforcement to which he has dedicated his life, and for which he continues to drive thought leadership and innovation.

New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey, came out to address Luncheon attendees and shared some of his experiences and the changes in policing he’s witnessed over his more than three decades of service.

FDNY Chief Joseph Jardin honored the men and women of the FDNY, not only those who currently serve but all of those who have selflessly served, with special recognition of those lost on 9/11.

Chief Jardin spoke about the continuing health battle of many following 9/11 with cancer and respiratory disease, yet now knowing the full consequences, would not have made a different decision to respond.

As Chief Jardin noted, mission-driven service is the lifeblood of every firefighter, volunteer, and sworn member, and has been so throughout the history of the Fire Service.

Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit joined AST to sign complimentary copies of her book, ‘STOP THE KILLING: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis’ thanks to the generosity of our 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Sponsors. 

 

The 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by Platinum Event Sponsor: NEC National Security Systems (NSS)

And Our RETURNING Premier Sponsors:

ATI Systems, Automatic Systems of America,

IPVideo Corporation, Rajant Corporation, RX Global, SIMS Software, and American Security Today!

In 2022, AST was pleased to welcome the esteemed New York City Fire Department (FDNY); the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and the NYC Hospital Police,  as well as Executive Management from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and many other DHS agencies, Federal law enforcement agencies, and private/public partnerships such as the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition of professionals advancing the representation of women in policing; and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) (rail safety advocates).

The prestigious Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

In 2022 over 240 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields.

Each year, to keep our communities safe and secure, security dealers, installers, integrators, and consultants, along with corporate, government, and law enforcement/first responder practitioners, convene in New York City to network, learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from premier exhibiting brands at ISC East, the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo (NDEM EXPO), and the ASIS NYC Expo.

ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security & public safety event, hosted in collaboration with sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC.

Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their Legacy of Wins, include:

Advanced Detection Technologies, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Cellbusters, CornellCookson, CyberArk  Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, High Rise Escape Systems, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Select Engineering Services LLC, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and West Virginia American Access Control Systems, just to name a few!

Why American Security Today?

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old-school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers’ eyes throughout the story with cutting-edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.

Harness the Power of the Web – with our 100% Mobile Friendly Publications

AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.

‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’

AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state, and local levels as well as from private firms allied to the government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

To learn more, please see the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2022 ‘A Year in Review.’

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition reviews ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

The 2022 CHAMPIONS serves as your Go-To Source through the year for ‘The Best of 2022 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today – and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware, and Networking Security – to name a few), the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also features guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders and recognized firms in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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