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Securex West Africa is the most established and only dedicated security exhibition in West Africa encompassing fire and rescue, commercial, perimeter, homeland and cyber security. The 2019 edition of Securex was the most successful yet. In 2020, they are expecting Securex to grow even larger with the exhibition celebrating its 10-year anniversary. One can see more than 100 exhibitors over two days and join over 2,500 professionals from more than 20 countries. High-level conference Securex Wes...

HGH showcases its new generation SPYNEL-U 360° panoramic thermal and visible camera surveillance system at ISC West. The optronic expert reinvented this maintenance-free, uncooled thermal imaging camera from design to performance to provide unrivalled situational awareness. The dual-channel SPYNEL-U when used in conjunction with CYCLOPE advanced image processing software provides multiple threat detection, day and night, even in adverse weather conditions. The SPYNEL range is world-renowned...

Milestone Systems introduces the documentation portal, a convenient online portal for resellers, installers, administrators, operators and customers to access technical manuals and guides. Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video management, released a new online Documentation Portal as part of 2020 R1. XProtect VMS and Husky Network Video Recorder manuals and guides are now available in an easily searchable online format in one convenient portal. Accessing product documentation "...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has released a new update for its entry-level product Inception, allowing operators to set automated actions in response to specific user numbers. Automated actions based on user-count triggers include being able to change heating and air conditioning depending on the number of people on site, or in a particular area, showing messages about parking availability for drivers as they enter car parks, depending on how many other vehicles are there or automatic...

PureTech Systems Inc, is pleased to announce that deployment of its PureActiv wide area intrusion detection software system has been successfully completed at multiple Power Generation Sites in the U.S.. PureActiv integrates PureTech’s geospatial AI video analytics and other sensor technologies into a seamless Common Operating Picture. Additional site deployments are planned this year under an additional contract award. For security reasons, the client cannot be disclosed. "These deploym...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has been named a finalist in the Microsoft Security 20/20 program’s Identity Trailblaser category. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation, integration, and customer implementation with Microsoft technology.  Recognised for FIDO2 security keys solution “Being named an award finalist recognises our work with Mi...

Vaion announced the vcore 1.3 release focused on increasing the collaboration between security operators. With 1.4, Vaion expands its integrated detection and tracking with a new tool: object counting. vcore counts people and vehicles in real-time and allows for downloading historical statistics for analysis and reporting. Among other features included in this release, Vaion makes it easier for operators to search for specific people or vehicles by allowing them to select these directly from Vi...

Starting in January 2020, an infectious disease called “2019 Novel Coronavirus-Infected Pneumonia” has occurred in Wuhan, China. The epidemic touched the hearts of people all over the world. In the face of the epidemic, DNAKE is also actively taking action to do a good job of epidemic prevention and control. They strictly follow the requirements of government departments and epidemic prevention teams to review the return of personnel to ensure that prevention and control in place....

Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, globally renowned cyber security event in the Asia Pacific market, has announced the event's rebranding to Cyber Security World Asia, in conjunction with its 5th Edition happening from 14 - 15 October, 2020 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This initiative solidifies their position in the cyber security event industry by encompassing the larger scope of what cyber security entails in the digital transformation journey. Cyber Security World Asia 2020 Event Manage...

With the addition of the AMIGUARD® 9000 Series Vehicle Barriers, AMICO Security is now offering manufacturing, integration, design, and installation of crash rated anti-vehicular equipment solutions and expert technical support for the government, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Security fence product lines The AMIGUARD® 9000 Series Vehicle Barriers are fully integrated with their security fence product lines. AMICO’s products have a long track record of re...

HID Global, a front-runner in trusted identity solutions, announced that the traffic branch of the Singapore Police Force has deployed an electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) system that uses HID Lumidigm® V-series Fingerprint Sensors to verify the identities of driver’s license applicants.  The HID Lumidigm sensor’s patented multispectral imaging technology has helped improve identity-verification speed and efficiency as compared to their previous paper-based process, and...

Thales announced that its Cloud Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management solutions have been chosen by Fujitsu, a popular Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services, to support its new managed PKI security and enterprise data encryption offerings available across Europe. Fujitsu has integrated Thales’s Cloud HSM service, Data Protection On Demand, with its managed Microsoft Certificate Au...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform, announces it has been recognised as a 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by FORTUNE Magazine and global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work®. As part of the selection process for the 100 Best Companies to Work For list, Pluralsight team members evaluated the company through more than 60 questions, including trust in leaders, compensation, fairness, manifestation of company values, ability to contribute...

Together with the Tetra network operator Stadtwerke München (SWM), Airbus will once again equip the 56th edition of the Munich Security Conference with high performance, tap-proof radio technology. The Tetra system – which has been completely migrated to IP technology – with Taira switch centres and a geo-redundant solution – will be used for the first time. By using this system, the organisers of this important security policy event have once again opted for a modern, re...

The average cost of a malware and web-based attack on a business is US$ 1.4 million (Accenture study), yet even with destructive malware attacks up 200% in 2019, thousands of business websites remain vulnerable to attacks. Sectigo, globally renowned commercial Certificate Authority (CA), is taking a giant step to help businesses protect themselves from new and emerging web-based threats with the introduction of Sectigo Web Security Platform. Sectigo Web Security Platform With this release, Sec...

UVeye provides vehicle inspection solutions (UVIS) for secured facilities and checkpoints around the world. The automated under vehicle inspection scanner provides security teams with the ability to scan vehicles quickly to keep the flow of traffic moving without compromising on high-security standards. Roughly 80% of the volume in global trade still travels by sea, making seaports critical hubs of commerce that must be secured against threats. Given the scale of vehicles that pass through the...

At LogiMAT 2020 (Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre) from 10 to 12 March 2020, Dallmeier will showcase a broad portfolio of image-based process optimisation solutions aimed specifically at customers from the intralogistics sector. One example is camera-based "on-the-fly" volume calculation. One of the great challenges of intralogistics faced by many logistics companies is how to measure a large number of freight goods accurately and efficiently. The purpose is not only to identify incorrect or false i...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase the latest in technologically-advanced electronic locks and access control management – including a new line of residential smart lock solutions–at ISC West this March in Las Vegas. “SALTO is always excited to share the latest electronic access control innovations with our peers in the security industry at ISC West. We have some great products to highlight this year including residential smart...

The Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions (NISS) consortium, a one stop UK security industry solution for command and control/surveillance requirements, is exhibiting at Security and Policing 2020, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 3-5 March, on stand E49. The NISS consortium combines British industry excellence to provide complementary solutions for a coordinated approach on all types of security projects. This single integrated solution combines, command and c...

GlobalPlatform has hailed its 20th year as a strategic milestone in its mission to create collaborative and open ecosystems in which stakeholders can efficiently deliver innovative digital services, while providing greater security, privacy, simplicity and convenience for users. Kevin Gillick, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform, comments: “Twenty years ago, we set out to create an environment for experts to develop the foundations for innovative digital services and devices. Billions of...

The growth of e-commerce, m-commerce and remote commerce transactions is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2021, over 2.14 billion people worldwide are expected to buy goods and services online, up from 1.32 billion in 2014. The growth of card-not-present (CNP) transactions has driven a new age of consumer convenience but in parallel, a new age of fraud. As EMV® chip card adoption gathers momentum, with 76.7% of card-present transactions being EMV, fraudsters are looking for an easier wa...

Allegion US, global provider of security products and solutions, has announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series – a first in modular design for cylindrical locks. ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 locks The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage’s first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a...

Matrix COSEC Time-Attendance Solution promotes a smart and productive workplace. It is a one-stop solution for managing and controlling the attendance data. Time-attendance solution The Time-Attendance Solution is designed to meet the diverse requirements of any organisation by offering a superlative range of flexibility in attendance policies, configuration, integration and report generation. Additionally, it offers features like automatic calculation of overtime and much more! Key Features...

ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response, announces new products and services designed to help midsize enterprises address security maturity, reduce tool complexity, and increase efficiency to better protect their organisations. The new ExtraHop® Spotlight™ service leverages the deep domain expertise of the ExtraHop security analysts and combines it with rich insights derived across customer environments to provide targeted threat investigation guidance for l...

In the pursuit to develop the smartest locking technology for the markets, Camlock Systems has engineered and manufactured their strongest electronic latch yet. Packed with innovative features, the exclusive Series 100 is an ultra-strength motorised rotary latch that epitomises Camlocks commitment to creating flexible, high-quality, modular locking solutions. By understanding the customers’ needs and keeping pace with their technological advances, Camlock is able to channel over 100 years...

In a global market, at a time of exponential technological growth, Camlock Systems weren’t satisfied with maintaining the status quo. As their customers accelerate the development of intelligent applications and technologies, Camlock has matched its appetite for progression with a renewed strategy and the development of smarter locking solutions. Built on three generations of locking innovation, Camlock Systems has forged a reputation for precision and quality through the design and engin...

Rekor Systems, Inc. (‘Rekor’), a Nasdaq company focused on bringing smarter, faster, cost-competitive solutions to the worlds of public safety and customer experience, announces today it has signed a licensing agreement with SecurePark Technologies to enable the resale of Rekor's cutting edge iP360 Parking Ticket & Permit Management Software Suite. Built using cutting edge Microsoft technology, iP360 creates seamless and efficient processes for registered owner information manag...

Arcules, innovators in integrated video and access control cloud services, announced the commercial availability of the Arcules-XProtect Hybrid VMS Solution in North America and Europe. The solution represents a combination of the Arcules Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate on-premise video management software (VMS). The result is a flexible and feature-rich hybrid video surveillance solution ideal for organisations looking to centralise their di...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has appointed Phil Clement as the company’s chief marketing officer responsible for all global activities related to conceptualising and implementing market strategy and demand generation, including achieving marketing targets through in-depth market development, research and planning. Market strategy expert Clement most recently served as global chief marketing and communications officer for Aon. As Aon’s first ever global CMO, Clement was re...

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), is reflecting on what has been one of its most successful years to date. In 2015, the pro-active federation had under 300 members on its books, but just alone in the past five years that number has seen considerable growth across every area of the organisation with more than 500 members. It remains the oldest trade association in the industry, and the ‘go to’ body for technical knowledge, information, advice, a...