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Insightful contributions on a range of key, topical issues facing the security systems and security services sectors were shared at the Thought Leadership Summit, held again at the Royal Lancaster London after a two-year break following the pandemic. Organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with NSI, this popular annual event attracted a wide range of senior leaders from across the industry. 2022 conference programme The 2022 conference programme reflecte...
Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions together and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems and Numera&re...
Patriot One Technologies announced the launch of SmartGateway™, the Company’s patron screening solution purpose-built for stadiums, arenas, and live entertainment venues. SmartGateway was designed to provide these large venue customers with a smoother, safer, and modern system to secure employee and patron entrances at facilities, in alignment with their unique security and operational considerations. SmartGateway will be demoed at ISC West in Las Vegas, March 22-25 at Stand #25...
Alcatraz AI, the globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that they will be showcasing their autonomous access control technology, the Rock, at Data Center World 2022 exhibition, at Booth 1025. The Rock, access control solution Alcatraz AI offers a touchless and secure biometric device, the Rock, which utilises facial authentication to grant safe and efficient entry, so as to modernise and improve access control systems. The Data Center World 2022 security con...
Honeywell Building Technologies (Honeywell) has announced the launch of its new Catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework, to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global framework streamlines previous channel partner programme experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and...
Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that two company leaders, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, were selected as inaugural honourees for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honours 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the community. Pre...
The end of COVID restrictions means many employers are looking forward to welcoming more staff back to offices in the coming months. But two years of living with a pandemic has prompted many employers and commercial landlords to think again about the access and security systems they have in place to help create safer working environments. Here’s what to consider if the user or their client, is looking to reboot access and security for an office or commercial site. Touchless and hassle-fr...
CIE is proud to introduce Carson, the one-app resident experience and 24/7 remote concierge service, as it enters the UK & European market for the first time. Seeing its official launch at The Security Event 2022 at the NEC Birmingham in April, Carson Living will be available in the UK through specialist IP Access Control distributors CIE-Group, adding to their growing portfolio of leading security brands including 2N, Axis, Akuvox, and Quanika. 24/7 remote support Carson fully integrates...
Blackline Safety Corp., a provider of connected safety technology, announces a $1 million investment in the expansion of its product rental program. With strong demand from customers globally for versatile solutions to accommodate their diverse safety project needs, Blackline Safety launched its rental business in spring 2021 and is gearing up for rapid growth this year. Wearable safety devices “Whether the driving factor is a turnaround, special project, outage or repair replacement, o...
RaySecur™, a security imaging company with the world’s first DHS Safety Act-designated T-ray desktop scanner for mail and package threat detection, announces it has been awarded a Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) for $1 million to conduct research and development (R&D) on its 4D-AITM threat detection software platform for MailSecur scanners. The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabil...
While most discussions of security in data centres revolve around cyber-attacks, that’s only part of the equation. Data centres responsible for the storage and transfer of important information must install physical measures that keep these sites secure and safe. Power outages As proven by Facebook’s recent power outage, any company is prone to physical threats. The outage caused a configuration change to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic to and from the company&...
IPVideo Corporation announced the release of HALO 3C, the latest version of its HALO IoT Smart Sensor, the pioneer in vaping and privacy area detection devices. HALO 3C boasts new features that provide users with even greater levels of security and easier installation. The HALO IoT Smart Sensor is at the forefront of solving ever-evolving safety concerns. Features of HALO 3C HALO 3C delivers a panic button, 2-way audio communications, indoor health index, emergency escape, alert lighting, mot...
At ISC West – March 23 - 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new products, services, and software for creating customised solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of Access Management...
Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for today’s business owners. Increased accuracy “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimisa...
Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) has announced that the company’s biometric PC solution is integrated in the power button of the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 G4 laptops. Lenovo is the world’s largest PC maker, with a market share amounting to approximately a quarter of global PC shipments in 2021. Ted Hansson, President Mobile, PC and Access China at Fingerprints, said “I am very pleased that Lenovo has now launched their first models integrating Fingerprints’...
Senstar is pleased to announce its technical certification training program for its video management solutions and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is back in full gear for 2022. “A strictly in-person program before the pandemic, Senstar was able to quickly adapt to online sessions to ensure our customers and partners could continue to receive the training they needed to design, install, and maintain Senstar products,” said Director, Technical Services Luc Boisvert. &ldq...
The Security Executive Council’s (SEC) Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) is working with Resolver Inc. to investigate the organisational cost of loss due to incidents, such as theft, fraud and abuse. While the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners tracks cost of loss for occupational fraud, there is currently no public research that offers an industry average of cost of loss that includes fraud and other types of events, such as armed robbery, assault, abuse, product contam...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), which takes place at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, the USA from 22nd-25th March 2022. TDSi will be joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group sister company, perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050 at the event to showcase its latest products, including the powerful, secure, an...
Globally renowned integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at the ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) 2022 exhibition, which is taking place at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, USA, from March 22 to March 25, 2022. TDSi will be joining its fellow Vitaprotech Group sister company, perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer - Protech USA, at Stand 8050 at the ISC West 2022 event, in order to showcase its latest prod...
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will unveil Streamvault Edge™ at ISC West (Genetec booth #13062). The Edge is an innovative new line of connected appliances that enables the easy transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure and marks the beginning of a new edge platform strategy for Genetec. Easy transition to hybrid infrastructure Ideally suited for multi-site operations s...
Anviz, a provider of converged intelligent security solutions, joined SICUR 2022 to showcase its latest, core technological breakthroughs and products. As Spain’s largest security event, SICUR 2022 provides the best opportunity for them to showcase their major products and solutions to meet the needs and demands of every environment Iberian Market and deliver an interactive on-stand experience. New surveillance management solution – IntelliSight In the product area of the e...
Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launches Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for business owners. “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimisation. Eagle Eye LPR is designed to be easy to...
Generations of employees from a historic West Midlands iron manufacturer, which once supplied fencing to Queen Victoria, have shared their fondest memories of the business to mark 100 years since it began creating public safety products. When Hill and Smith first opened its doors in Brierley Hill, nearly 200 years ago, it specialised in the manufacture of puddling machines, ornamental gates, fences, and structural steelwork. Creating steel railings As trusted experts in the industry, Hill, an...
An access control system is familiar technology to organisations of every size and structure. Access control may operate as a standalone electronic locking system. It can also integrate with complementary business systems, such as HVAC, time-and-attendance, in-house payments and more. What many businesses may not know is that by restricting their access system with wires, they are not using the full potential of the electronic access control system. High expense of wiring doors In many compan...
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has received an order from aerial services specialist QinetiQ GmbH, Mönchengladbach, to supply two complete systems for electro-optical reconnaissance. The reconnaissance system consists of the ARGOS-II HD Electro-Optical Infrared system (EO/IR) and the EuroNAV control and evaluation software. These core elements will be pre-integrated by HENSOLDT and scaffolded by QinetiQ for ISR Services and training of national and international JTAC customers and oper...
With Cognitec Systems joining the SALTO Group, the face recognition company will strengthen research, development and market reach, for its established product portfolio, while working with SALTO on new technologies for expanding biometric markets. SALTO strategically selected Cognitec Systems to meet market requests for adding face recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the company’s renowned electronic access control and ticketing solutions. SALTO – Cognitec...
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has granted MOBOTIX membership, enabling MOBOTIX to provide the highest level of cargo security through MOBOTIX systems and solutions by TAPA standards. Global standard Manufacturers, freight companies, logistics service providers, and law enforcement agencies are organised in TAPA to reduce losses in international supply chains. TAPA requirements are recognised as the global standard for cargo operations and transportation security. Theft a...
3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, releases its new varifocal multi-imager surround dome camera (VX-20M-SURROUND-RAW). Designed for applications that require multiple angles of view that a standard camera cannot achieve, this new camera contains four 5MP varifocal lenses that provide separate video streams. Rather than purchasing and installing multiple cameras, dealers can now deploy a single device capable of capturing coverage of a scene. Enhanced video...
Created with current market needs for access control, Matrix COSEC ATOM RD100K boasts of superior technology covering all the access control needs in demand across the market. Balancing utility and aesthetics, this device brings in a secure environment in workplaces with access control beyond class. Matrix COSEC ATOM RD100K, with a minimalistic installation process, easily integrates with the existing system. With the aesthetics that it brings to a corporate environment, it redefines workspace...
Belden, a global supplier of specialty networking solutions, is pleased to add Macmon’s talented team and its innovative technologies to its portfolio. Macmon secure GmbH is a pioneer in advanced network access control software. Its products are complementary to Belden’s industrial networking portfolio and will be integrated with the company’s Hirschmann offering to expand its ability to provide complete end-to-end solutions. Expanded consulting capabilities The addition of...
