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As the world draws to the end of the year, on behalf of all of the companies from OPTEX EMEA, they wish their customers, their families and co-workers, warm wishes during the festive season and a Happy New Year. OPTEX EMEA offices will be closed during the Christmas period, so it’s time to make the orders if the customers want them shipped before Christmas. Here are the dates for the diary: OPTEX Europe will be closed from Wednesday 25th December and the last day for shipment orders is...

The very best in IoT, artificial intelligence, edge computing and 5G technology will be on display at the upcoming edition of Secutech, which returns to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2020 for its 23rd edition. Commercial security and fire safety solutions will take centre stage at the fair, and in order to reflect the cross-sector influence of artificial intelligence and the IoT, Secutech 2020 will also feature dedicated zones for the smart building and mobility s...

UK CCTV camera manufacturer, 360 Vision Technology, announce that its Predator ‘all-in-one’ PTZ range is now an accredited Vision HS camera solution, certified to have completed the CAPSS approval process by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). Ensuring cyber security measures are capable of protecting against the very real threats faced by surveillance system operators, 360 Vision Technology’s team of software developers is constantly working to en...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is proud to announce that a revived office building in London, 40 Lime Street, has installed an all-glass Crystal TQ revolving door at the main entrance, in addition to two sets of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles for increased lobby security. Environment and Security  40 Lime Street is an investment and reinvestment company that has served the London market since 1985. It sits among some highly s...

One of Europe’s largest architectural and commercial projects, Port Praski occupies an area of 38 hectares that overlooks the Vistula River in the heart of Poland's capital city, Warsaw. Likened to a ‘city inside a city’, this ambitious European multi-stage development project provides more than 160,000 sq. meters of residential accommodation space, along with 190,000 sq. meters of corporate office space. Areas for retail establishments, hotels and restaurants, extensive green...

Johnson Controls introduces the latest generation of Tyco American Dynamics victor Workstations, now with a space-saving compact option. Users will be able to choose the optimal platform for their environment from Compact, Standard, Performance, and High Performance servers. victor Video Management System These workstations provide scalability from small, single-site locations to enterprise-level deployments. Pre-bundled with the victor Video Management System (VMS), the hardware features high...

Protecting assets and people has always been a top priority for Kirkland’s, a global home décor retailer. With over 400 stores in 37 states, Kirkland’s is a go-to spot for a broad selection of distinctive merchandise: art, mirrors, candles, lamps, frames, accent rugs, furniture and more. When they evaluated their security solutions in 2016, they determined they needed to upgrade the analogue video surveillance systems in use at their existing locations and plan for new stores...

The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a living testament and tribute to the victims of the atrocities of the Holocaust. The goal of the Memorial Plaza is to educate visitors on this shameful time in history and compel them to work towards a world of tolerance and enlightenment wherein nothing like this could ever occur again. The Delaware Valley Intelligence Center (DVIC), weighed in on the needed security measures. Under the institutional umbr...

Managing keys and high value assets can now be used seamlessly within centralised management platforms, following the integration of Maxxess eFusion with Traka from ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, globally renowned provider of intelligent management solutions for keys and equipment. Traka solutions “With Traka solutions globally deployed in many market sectors such as critical infrastructure, retail, logistics, hospitality and corporate environments - and increasingly integrated with access...

Ojo Technology, a Northern California security systems integrator, has named Chris Krajewski its vice president of services. Previously, he was general manager for the company’s Central Valley office located in Stockton, California. In his expanded role Krajewski will oversee the organisation’s service offerings included training, maintenance and managed and cloud services. His team will work with customers to make sure their systems remain up and running while providing maximum valu...

SureCloud, the provider of cloud-based, Integrated Risk Management solutions and Cyber security and Risk Advisory services, has appointed Paul Zeila as Vice-President of GRC Sales for EMEA. He will be instrumental in driving business growth and developing service lines, as well as having overall responsibility for SureCloud’s suite of GRC products. Paul brings nearly 20 years of experience working in the GRC space with global organisations such as IBM, ACL, SAP and most recently, Deloitte...

Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announced the newest version of its video management software, Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 7.4, which incorporates artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition technology. The new “appearance alerts” capability will help commercial organisations, such as educational institutions and hospitals, accelerate response times by identifying people of interest in enterprise settings. For example, the technology can alert the securi...

PINs protect, just ask your credit card company. How many rooms at your office shouldn’t offer an open access, free-for-all? Probably quite a few. But expecting everyone to keep them locked, and the key-carrying and-tracking that entails, is unrealistic. This is when you need Code Handle. Access control system This simple, secure, easy-to-fit handle works with your current door lock. There is no need for you to change the door lock mechanism; just replace the existing handle to add PIN s...

Ajax, a European manufacturer of smart wireless security systems, launched multiple new products: MotionCam, a motion detector with photo verification of alarms, and the updated OS Malevich 2.8 which includes automation scenarios, a smart home remote control Button, and Multi-Rex that enables protection of huge facilities. The new devices and updates allowed Ajax to achieve the following goals: eliminate the violation of privacy by traditional video cameras; combine security equipment and s...

The physical security industry is moving fast. Evolving risks, new technologies and business changes all converged and had a profound impact on the industry in 2019. Looking back at our top articles of the year – as measured by those that received the most “clicks” at our website – provides a decent summary of how the industry evolved this year. Timely and important issues in the security marketplace dominated our list of most-clicked-upon articles in 2019. In the world o...

Two of the most familiar names in the physical security market – Pelco and Panasonic – underwent ownership changes during 2019. Consolidation continued on multiple other fronts. Security service companies, video companies and access control companies were all among the entities involved in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity during the last 12 months. In short, the industry landscape continues to transform in response to a changing market. Here's a look at the Top 10 M&A s...

Most customers interface with their financial institutions using automated teller machines (ATMs), which have security issues. However, there are solutions available to combat all current security threats, and the cost of protection is coming down. The ATM industry is therefore in a position to minimise losses, while ensuring consumers continue to get the vital cash they need to lead their daily lives. It is important for the ATM industry to constantly innovate to meet new security challenges....

360 Vision Technology, globally renowned UK-based CCTV manufacturer, has announced that they will showcase their latest range of high-performance surveillance cameras on the Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions booth, Sheikh Saeed 2, G35, at Intersec 2020, 19-21 January, Dubai. ‘TX’ video transmission cameras For those looking for a reliable 3G/4G/LTE ‘wireless’ camera video solution, 360 Vision will be showing the ultimate performance Predator, Invictus and lightweigh...

Hikvision, globally renowned provider of innovative security products and solutions, has released its new generation of IP Villa Door Stations (DS-KV8X13/DS-KV61X3 series), providing a simpler video intercom solution for houses and small buildings, and delivering more convenience, security and style on the doorstep. DS-KV8X13 IP Villa Door Stations The door stations have been designed to be user-friendly, making installation easy and cost-effective. Standard Power over Ethernet (POE), Plug and...

The latest addition to the Wisenet camera range manufactured by Hanwha Techwin is a keenly priced 2 MP 32x zoom box camera. The Wisenet X-Lite XNZ-L6320, which is equipped with a 32x optical motorised varifocal lens with auto focus, is a direct replacement for the highly successful Wisenet XNZ-6320 zoom box camera but is much smaller and offers a more cost-effective option than its predecessor. “The introduction of this new box camera is a reflection of our commitment to continually look...

Outdated camera firmware and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cyber security defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence, as many as 68.4%¬—or almost 7 out of 10&md...

Access Control is always a very critical aspect of an organisation's overall security strategy. Regardless of its size, it is inevitable for any organisation to have a flexible and comprehensive access control solution. To connect separate areas in the single location requires a standalone access control. For small and medium organisation, Matrix has designed a standalone Access Control solution for small organisations, while keeping security and simplicity in mind. This innovative solution work...

Airports, power plants, and data centres house mission-critical assets essential to everyday life. Without adequate physical security, these operations are at risk of intrusion and sabotage. The shutdown of any one of these critical infrastructure facilities would affect hundreds of thousands of people. Securing these entities from a physical breach starts by protecting the perimeter. While critical infrastructure sites pose their challenges for perimeter intrusion detection systems, new techno...

NAPCO Security Technologies introduces a new optional dealer tool for its cellular communicator line. New StarLink Signal Strength Tester enables dealers to quickly perform a site survey test of the protected premises to identify the optimum installation and mounting location for any StarLink Cellular Communicator, using an easy visual LED signal strength indicator. The tester includes a desktop stand and built-in rechargeable power pack with plug-in AC transformer. Models are available in blac...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced that its revolutionary “touch io” Bluetooth reader is now shipping. When installed as part of a pdk io access control system, the new readers allow users who have installed a mobile credential on their smart phone to enter a controlled door by simply touching their hand to the reader, making it the most convenient mobile solution on the market. There’s no need to unlock the smartpho...

VCA Technology, a UK provider of video analytics, announced the release of VCA Server, an AI Deep Learning based video analytics software suite which provides a key upgrade to the company’s flagship VCA Core platform. Offering simple integration with VMS and NVR manufacturers’ technologies, the new release ensures that sophisticated analytics can be set-up and installed within as little as fifteen minutes, allowing end-users to significantly reduce false alarms with minimal disruptio...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation, control and locking products, introduces its CX-ED1309 Series Grade 1 strikes. These compact strikes are designed for storefront applications. Packaged with brushed aluminum and dark bronze round faceplates, they offer superior quality and performance. The ‘Universal’ design delivers unparalleled application flexibility, with field selectable voltage, fail safe/fail secure operation for use in aluminum jambs and stiles. They are U...

AAEON Atlas helps increase safety, energy efficiency, and cut costs for Smart Cities thanks to the power of Intel Movidius Myriad X. AAEON, globally renowned provider of Smart City solutions, announces AAEON Atlas, a rugged outdoor edge node built to provide cities with flexible solutions for AI and edge computing. Featuring the Intel Movidius Myriad X, AAEON Atlas offers real-time processing for a range of Smart City applications. AAEON NanoCOM-APL board AAEON Atlas is based on the compact A...

Pivot3, a provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, announced that it is providing its hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software platform to Lenovo Datacenter Group (DCG) to deliver integrated edge computing solutions optimised for mission-critical Smart City and Safe Campus environments. As part of Lenovo’s ON DEMAND program, Pivot3 and Lenovo have developed fully qualified solutions for edge deployments that are available through Lenovo’s network of channel partners worl...

hagebau is an association of some 360 trading companies offering building products at more than 1700 locations across Europe. Employing around 500 staff, the Schneider group of companies has its headquarters in Erlstätt and runs 13 hagebaumarkt stores around Traunstein, most of them in the Upper Bavaria region. Thousands of customers visit these stores every day to browse the wide range of products on offer. Busy day-to-day operations and a high turnover of goods pose significant challenge...