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Finnish security software company - Visma Megaflex just introduced the Idesco ID service and mobile app to their system. This lets their system managers send mobile credentials directly from their access control system to users' mobile phones, whenever new users request mobile access. Easy integration Via a technology-independent interface, Idesco ID easily integrates into any system using Idesco’s mobile compatible 8 CD 2.0 MI readers. "Idesco ID is very easy to implement. Its simpl...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded the company an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $43.9 million to service electro-optical sensor systems used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). The contract will provide replacement parts and technical support for several lands- and sea-based systems used by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, including t...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher and nine of their technology partners hosted Integrate 2023 at their UK headquarters on the 1st of February 2023. Expected to become an annual event, Integrate 2023 was a day of technical demonstrations, presentations, keynote speeches, and networking for over 150 guests from the UK security industry. The event was designed for consultants and end-users to learn more about how Gallagher and their technology partners integrate with one another to deli...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure (booth 8101) will showcase its robust ALWIN security management software, as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West. The annual ISC West conference takes place from March 29-31 in Las Vegas. ALWIN security management software ALWIN is a modular, scalable, and flexible software solution for critical infrastructure protection, designed to monitor and protect security-cha...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, continues with its international expansion. After opening several new markets in 2022, the company is entering Belgium at Kortrijk Business Park. Developed by Vesta, Kortrijk Business Park will be equipped with Sharry’s integrated workplace platform, including a tenant engagement app, to make this Class A office space ready for hybrid work. Kortrijk Business Park was designed to be the new landmark of the economic hea...

SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has been recognised as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle ™ for Endpoint Security, 2022 under the VDI/DaaS Endpoint Security category for the second year in a row. VDI and DaaS According to the Gartner report: 'The increased use of VDI and DaaS to deliver access to company apps and data from unmanaged devices demands additional controls. Less control of the local machine introduces the risk of keylog...

Cequence Security, the provider of Unified API Protection, announces it has enhanced the testing capabilities within its Unified API Protection Platform with the availability of API Security Testing. This API Security Testing framework encourages shift-left efforts by giving security and development teams the tools to quickly uncover and remediate API vulnerabilities in pre-production environments that could otherwise lead to business disruption in production. API traffic analysis With API Se...

IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards programme. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security, and members SecuriGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. They aim to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, increased demand for security services, an aging workforce, Brexit, and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security...

Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution. What’s new Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products designed to help easily identify and solve issues while in the field, as we...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. IDIS Deep Learning Engine Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost pro...

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announces the next generation of SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II hydraulic gate operator. Building on the SlideDriver legacy of providing durable and reliable security, the latest iteration utilises its most intelligent technology to date with the new SmartTouch 725 control board. The release of the SlideDriver II and the SmartTouch 725 controller reinforces the HySecurity brand’s commitment...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, has announced the release of their new Face Verification system. Face Verification 13.0 is designed for the integration of high-quality face capture, secure facial authentication and robust face liveness detection into mobile and web applications. It includes a small-footprint version of Neurotechnology’s latest facial recognition algorithm – which ranked among the...

Viking Electronics Inc. introduces the new VE-9x12 series of outdoor enclosures, which provide the ultimate weather protection for users' Viking emergency phones, entry phones, or door boxes. Constructed of durable UV-stable polycarbonate/ABS composite, these enclosures are intended for years of outdoor service. VE-9x12 enclosures Available in Red, Yellow, and Black, the VE-9x12 enclosures are strong and lightweight with plenty of space for mounting Viking or third-party equipment. Each encl...

SALTO Systems North America has elevated two marketing team members to new levels of leadership to help focus on the four pillars of SALTO NA's efforts: building the brand, fostering a culture of learning and impact, getting closer to the customer, and achieving sustainable growth.  Heena Virjee Heena Virjee has been named as Senior Manager-Marketing, North America. She will guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO's electronic access control hardware and software security produc...

TrueConf, a developer of self-hosted video collaboration solutions, introduces new security features at ISE 2023, a high-profile AV show hosted in Barcelona. TrueConf Server, a 4K video conferencing and team collaboration platform supports integration with DLP systems which enables government organisations and businesses to minimise risks of data leakage.   Eliminating data exposure Video conferencing and messaging applications have become the most popular collaboration tools since they...

UK installers have wider access to RISCO security solutions, as the company signs a national distribution agreement with global security distributor, ADI Global Distribution. Installers will also be able to access RISCO solutions via ADI’s extensive network of branch locations or online through ADI's Digital Branch. Wired detection devices distribution RISCO has a long-standing relationship with ADI, which has distributed its wired detection devices for over 30 years. The expanded rela...

Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic revolutionised working life for a large proportion of the workforce worldwide, with millions of workers being instructed to work from home, almost overnight. In many cases, this situation continued for many months and, in some instances, years.  The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the global workforce have been considered in many ways. One particularly significant change, however, has been the increased use of monitoring technologies to observe and ke...

Businesses in every sector face the challenge of operating more sustainably. Construction is no different. As a premium member of Green Building Council Denmark, the developer of Esbjerg’s new ‘A Place To’ housing complex sought efficient access control to complement a contemporary style and sustainability ethos. Energy harvesting technology provided the answer. At A Place To, Esbjerg, more than 400 apartments connect with shared common “co-living” areas. There&rsq...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has included latch monitoring at no extra charge across the entire Camden line, including their CX-ED1579L Grade 1 fire rated ‘all in one’ electric strikes. Including built-in latchbolt monitoring at no additional cost saves installers hundreds of dollars by eliminating the need to stock or order different strike models. In addition, Camden CX-ED1579L strikes offer true ‘Universal’ performan...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Unfortunately, it's no longer a matter of if you'll be attacked, but when. So, it pays to be prepared. The latest cyberattack on car retailer, Arnold Clark, emphasises that it isn’t just high-profile companies coming under fire, any industry of any size could be next.” “It is imperative organisations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armour could lead to a killer blow for the ent...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Erickson Senior Living has modernised and standardised its physical security systems across 16 of its communities with Genetec™ Security Center. The new platform enables the company to better protect residents, visitors and communities, and deliver a modern, streamlined resident experience, as threats and technologies evolve. Access control sys...

Mitsubishi Electric is once again exhibiting at the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCel Centre from the 8th – 9th March 2023, to showcase its advanced range of data centre solutions. At the event, Mitsubishi Electric will display its product range designed exclusively for the unique working environments of IT cooling rooms, where wide variations in humidity levels and the need for constant temperature control are business critical all year round. Reducing carbon footprint T...

Siemens Digital Industries Software introduces Questa™ Verification IQ software – a groundbreaking solution that helps logic verification teams overcome a host of challenges associated with the dramatic rise in design complexity of sophisticated, next-generation integrated circuits (ICs). Team-based, cloud-enabled, data-driven and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Questa Verification IQ helps to accelerate verification closure, streamline traceability, optimise res...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has achieved a number of certifications underscoring its unwavering commitment to ensuring the cybersecurity of its solutions and the ISMS (information security management systems) that govern them. Genetec has maintained ISO 27001 certification for the 6th consecutive year and exemplifies its commitment to cybersecurity by also implementing ISO 27017 standards. Mi...

Allied Universal has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for its efforts in keeping the city safe, by providing daily alerts of events in the downtown Los Angeles area, in California, USA. The Allied Universal team provides the LAPD with critical communication alerts about events, marches and protests in the area that play a vital role in keeping the city and its residents safe. Brian Raboin, the Regional Director of Security for Alli...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has again been named to FORTUNE’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list, ranking #1 in the ‘Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment’ category for the tenth consecutive year. This marks the 23rd time that Arrow Electronics, Inc. has appeared on the listing that is based on input from industry executives, directors, and analysts. Arrow Electronics tops World’s Most Admired Companies list Arrow Electronics, Inc. topped...

The world is changing, how users work and where they work has evolved dramatically over recent years, an evolution supported by technology and the new ways in which they can perform job responsibilities.  These new approaches to work life, such as the here-to-stay hybrid work model, offer an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and provide new smarter outcomes, including a demonstrable return on technology investment and a future-thinking look at facility management. The futur...

The latest version of Cognitec’s FaceVACS-Entry technology not only takes biometric photos but also allows for their comparison against facial images retrieved from ID documents or databases. The process also includes presentation attack detection to ensure a live person interacts with the device. The slim, lightweight device The slim, lightweight device fits wide-ranging installation scenarios, including eGates, desks, kiosks, free-standing pillars, and border control booths. Instan...