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S&T Awards Funds to a Startup Developing Object Detection & Tracking Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets

DHS S&T announced an award to a Birmingham, AL-based company, to build artificial intelligence algorithms that link objects, such as unattended baggage to people, and track them from the time they enter a perimeter to when they exit.

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S&T Awards Funds for Developing Anomaly Detection Systems for Securing Soft Targets

DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to customize its commercial artificial intelligence solution and create an adaptable anomaly detection system to secure soft targets.

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S&T Awards Funds for Developing Detection Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets

DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Flux Tensor to apply algorithms that help identify motion in complex videos.

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Feature Article: Software Suite Will Harden Defenses for Soft Targets

S&T is continuously working to equip those within DHS dedicated to securing soft targets with enhanced detection methods.

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S&T Seeks Solutions for Mitigating Threats to Soft Targets

DHS S&T announced a new solicitation to help mitigate threats toward soft targets and reduce attacks in crowded places.

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News Release: S&T Awards funds to Detect Vehicle-Borne Explosives

Block MEMS, LLC, to develop technology that can detect Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices before they enter stadiums, parking structures, and other soft targets.