Unified, networked security applications provider Next Level Security Systems has released the new version of its unified security management software called NLSS Gateway 3.0.

NLSS Gateway is a unified security management system that integrates IP access control, video management and video analytics into a single networked platform.

Gateway 3.0 will enable users to leverage facial recognition and detection and create audio alerts. It also includes NextDetect, a facial recognition analytic, as an add-on feature.

Users can also create or upload an image database to be searched against and then across multiple cameras for potential matches.

When a match between a captured face and an image in the database is detected, an email or mobile alert can be sent to the user-defined contact via email or text.

The upgraded Gateway software is operable with Gateway 500, 3000 and 5000.

Other upgraded features include the ability to send audio alerts via the Gateway’s web interface to notify personnel of an event to enable swifter response, as well as supported integration with additional camera brands.

Next Level Security Systems chairman and CEO Peter Jankowski said facial recognition allows users to create a proactive security environment where potential threats are detected before it’s too late.

"Adding NextDetect to our unified management software provides customers with a unique, advanced and proactive analytic to expand prevention capabilities,"Jankowski said.