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Yeastar, a provider of cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs and VoIP Gateways for SMBs, announces that Algo, an industry supplier of SIP endpoint products, has joined Yeastar technology partner program. Following extensive testing of interoperability, Algo 8201 SIP PoE Intercom and Algo 8180 Audio Alerter have proven to be fully compatible with the award-winning Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX. This technology partnership will bring new possibilities to businesses and organizations looking for easy,...
Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety....
Singapore Airshow 2022 was officially opened today by Minister for Defence, Dr. Ng Eng Hen and Minister for Transport and Minister-In-Charge of Trade Relations, Mr. S Iswaran, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Singapore Airshow 2022 The biennial event, Singapore Airshow 2022 is taking place from February 15 to February 18, 2022, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, with more than 13,000 trade attendees and almost 600 participating companies, from more than 39 countries and...
Verkada, the provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security, announces a new integration with Schlage electronic locks from Allegion, a security products and solutions provider, to expand access control deeper into buildings. By supporting integrations with Schlage AD and NDE and LE Series wireless locks, organisations can cost-effectively increase security and visibility over more interior doors. Wireless lock portfolio By integrating with the Schlage NDE and LE Series, organisations...
While spontaneously taking a vacation may give users some great last-minute travel deals, research says that planning and anticipating the trip can make users happier than taking it. That’s right: late nights researching vacation activities, scrolling on social media for dining options, and even shopping for a new wardrobe are all contributing to that anticipatory happiness. Looking to extend that blissful, peace of mind? One thing that should be on that trip to-do list is considering the...
WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s pioneering entertainment, sport, and brand licensing agencies, has further expanded its Lifestyle portfolio with the signing of global representation rights for The Master Lock Company, a household name in padlocks and security products worldwide. Global reach partnership Under the partnership, WildBrain CPLG will have global and exclusive responsibility to handle The Master Lock Company’s properties – Master Lock and SentrySafe. Maart...
Speed and accuracy are critical to finalising door specifications in any complex architecture project. Working with ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio specification consultants helps Sweden’s TM Konsult to support customers of every size with clearer information. Collaboration speeds up the process and allows architects to focus on building design. Door and security specification can be slow and laborious. For architects and designers who may be unfamiliar with the technical detail of doo...
OPTEX is exhibiting at a world-leading event on mobility and traffic technology in the RAI Amsterdam between 29 March - 1 April 2022. It will showcase the OVS series for vehicle detection. No groundwork is needed for these reliable sensors for gates and barriers. Also on display is the OAM-Explorer sensor for automatic industrial doors. This sensor is perfect for improving the on-site traffic flow and increases efficiency and safety whilst cutting costs on energy and damages....
LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of networking power solutions, will bring its intelligent networking products to booth 8081 during ISC West 2022, March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. LifeSafety Power continues on track as the premier innovator in the power solution and connectivity space, focusing on technologies that yield enhanced data and information to ensure reliability and assured system uptime. Products to be highlighted at the show include: SD16 The SD16 is t...
Matrix Comsec is pleased to announce the appointment of Anil Mehra as the Sr. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. As part of the executive leadership and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for all activities related to the marketing and sales functions. His extensive experience will be an integral asset to Matrix’s go-to-market strategy for the Security and Communication segment. “With more than 2.5 decades of experience in General Management,...
Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Centre (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...
Hexagon Geosystems will exhibit its smart LiDAR-based 3D Surveillance solution live at ISC West. Live demonstrations at the booth will showcase: 1) 3D functionality: Hexagon’s 3D Surveillance portfolio includes the Leica BLK247 sensor (fusing LiDAR, video, and thermal imaging) and advanced Accur8vision software that enables an advanced view of alarm situations and uses an intuitive 3D environment for simple planning and virtual testing. 2) AI functionality: He...
Videx launches a new premium video monitor for its flagship door entry system the VX2200 and its 2-wire video VX2300 range. The video monitor, coupled with the 6-wire VX2200 or 2-wire VX2300, is an ideal entry solution for smaller installations, such as apartments and houses, as well as multi-story apartment or office blocks. The video monitor boasts a 3.5” TFT LCD monitor and eight soft-touch controls, four of which are programmable for features such as activating additional outputs or i...
ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it opened a new branch location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This marks ADI's second branch to serve the Fort Lauderdale area and ninth branch location across the state and further strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers. Expanding branch network The new ADI Fort Lauderdale branch, located at 10420 West, State Road 84, Suite 1-3, Davie, Florida...
Qognify announces the appointment of its Director of Programme Management: Professional Services. Pavithra Subramanian joins a Professional Services team that provides a premium service to the company‘s global customer base, assisting with new system installations and migrations, upgrades, audits, configurations, troubleshooting, and consultations. Pavithra Subramanian is an experienced programme management leader with 14 years of experience across supply chain products, cloud infrastruct...
Carbon neutrality is a state of ‘net-zero’ carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions that were directly or indirectly produced by countries, enterprises, products, or human activities within a certain period of time. It can be achieved through afforestation, energy conservation, emission reduction, and other relevant initiatives. As a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua fulfils its social responsibility by implementing a wide range of sustainability strateg...
Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, welcomes Tango Nordik as a new Yeastar distributor in Canada. Tango Nordik is a provider of IP telephony solutions and with a wealth of experience. This partnership with Yeastar enables their capability of extending the reliability and flexibility of the best VoIP and Unified Communications solutions to their large customer base. With the expansion of the communications portfolio, Tango Nordik’s partners can now benefit from the on-premises and in-...
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced it is the headline sponsor for the 2022 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards. Taking place Thursday 3 March 2022 at the Tower Hotel in London, the awards celebrate the architectural ironmongery professionals that have achieved a GAI Diploma, while also recognising the top performers in both the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and the GAI Diploma. Recognising achievements The upcoming event will acknow...
Allison Transmission will highlight its latest technology in firefighting and emergency services, including its eGen Power electric propulsion system, at the SICUR biennial international trade fair – SICUR 2022, taking place at the IFEMA exhibition centre, in Madrid, Spain, from February 22-25, 2022, at stand 8E26. Providing agility, speed and enhanced control, Allison’s fully automatic transmissions are already the preferred choice for fire departments in Spain and around the globe...
No one is immune to a data breach. From universities and hospitals to corporate giants and government agencies, almost every organisation has encountered a security incident. Data security breaches not only expose sensitive information but can also cripple businesses. Users need the right physical and digital security measures to safeguard critical information. If users want to protect the data, they should know what to look out for. Learning about the top security breaches can help better prep...
Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlose Estes as the Senior Director of Monitoring Operations. Through this role, he will oversee SES Alarm Monitoring Operations throughout its robust network of monitoring centers, which serve North America. Carlose Estes brings over 25+ years of experience in electronic security and alarm monitoring operations to the SES team. Formerly, he was responsible for Johnson Controls International’s (JCI) field...
SecurityCEU.com has launched the Frontline Project Management Course, a new online training in partnership with industry-renowned educator Nadim Sawaya, MSCE, CPP. Frontline Project Management training programme is tailored to the low voltage electrical/construction industry. It was conceived to teach the Security and Systems Project Managers how to play the construction game and manage their projects as electrical and general contractors. Programme contents This unique programme...
The rapid global growth rates in electronics production, combined with constantly rising quality standards and high requirements on process reliability, require new, innovative measurement methods in order to achieve a market-leading position, to stay competitive and to guarantee the highest quality standards to customers. Established testing methods, such as optical and electrical tests, often fail to detect serious quality deviations such as high moisture content in the PCB substrate, thermal...
Ava Security, the open platform for cloud-native video security announced its growth results and key achievements for 2021. Overall video revenue grew globally by over 300%, ARR grew by 500%, and the number of cameras connected to the Ava Aware Cloud® continues to double every three months. The company continued to make significant investments across R&D, sales, marketing, and leadership. Ava Aware Cloud “Cloud, cloud, cloud—it’s what's driving Ava’s grow...
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to introduce Mark Miller as the new Regional Sales Manager for New England, and Paul Hoey, former RSM, as the new Systems Applications Support Provider for the Country. Miller, well-known in New England, comes to Napco with a successful track record and long tenure in the region at a well-known area distributor, and prior to that held roles at two large dealers in MA and CA, respectively. Technical help assistance Paul Hoey, a Na...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) has welcomed six new local PSAPs/Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) from across the United States to its ASAP-to-PSAP service since December 20, 2021. These include; Albemarle County-UVA-City of Charlottesville VA; Thurston County WA 9-1-1 Communications (WA); Talladega County Alabama 9-1-1; Valley Communications Regional 9-1-1 Center (WA); City of Colonial Heights VA Emergency Communications Center (ECC) (VA); and Elk County Pennsylvania Emergency Ser...
Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT brings its experience in the area of Tactical Data Links, IFF, and sensor fusion to develop an independent next-generation Tactical Data Link through a European project called ‘ESSOR MIDS’ (MIDS= Multifunctional Information Distribution System). In the frame of the ESSOR (= European Secure Software-defined Radio) programme, managed by the procurement organisation OCCAR, ‘ESSOR MIDS’, to which HENSOLDT is subcontractor, has been awarded a...
Custom Consoles has chosen The Security Event as the launch platform for the latest options in its SteelBase range of control desks. The company will be exhibiting on stand 3/F2 at the show which will be held in the Birmingham NEC, April 5th-7th, 2022. Designed specifically for security and process control applications, SteelBase gives customers the option of specifying desks from a standard set of modules. The desks are built around a robust steel frame accommodating a ventilated PC stora...
Patriot One Technologies announces that the Company’s CEO & Director, Peter Evans, will be presenting Patriot One’s story, including an overview of current operations and upcoming milestones while sharing its most recent investor presentation. This is in addition to the previously announced investor webinar update on Friday, February 11, 2022. Patriot One invites all investors and other interested parties to register for the webinar at the link below. Date: Wednesday, Februar...
GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Programme and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution providers c...
