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Private video systems are offering new sources of evidence for police investigations. Growing popularity of private camera registration schemes are facilitating police department access to video captured by cameras in homes and businesses for use in their investigations. Camera registration programmes are organised locally by individual police departments but have common features and operation. By registering their camera systems, citizens and business people provide information to a confidenti...

The healthcare market is rife with opportunity for security systems integrators. Hospitals have a continuous need for security, to update their systems, to make repairs, says David Alessandrini, Vice President, Pasek Corp., a systems integrator. “It’s cyclical. Funding for large projects might span one to two years, and then they go into a maintenance mode. Departments are changing constantly, and they need us to maintain the equipment to make sure it’s operating to its full po...

Hikvision and Dahua have been added to a U.S. government list of entities “reasonably believed to be involved, or to pose significant risk of being or becoming involved, in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.” In effect, inclusion on the list restricts the export of equipment to the two companies because of their alleged involvement in “human rights violations and abuses” related to a Chinese government campaign...

Yeastar,  a provider of SME PBX system, and One-Net Communications, a specialist provider of class communications solutions and services jointly announced a new distribution partnership in Singapore. This partnership will bring a perfect opportunity for Yeastar to dive deep into the Singapore market while enabling One-Net Communications further complete its product portfolio, offering Yeastar’s full line of innovative VoIP products and Unified Communications solutions to resellers an...

SMP Robotics offers an alternative way to acquire and own security robots. The leasing of robots by US security companies has become available. Leasing payments range around USD 1,500 per month, depending on the model of the robot. It is easy to calculate what additional profit the robot will bring with an average salary of security officer USD 30,000 per year or USD 2,500 USD per month. In addition, robots can patrol the protected area, not for 8 hours a day, but much more, without sick leave...

ELATEC USA Inc., a globally renowned developer and manufacturer of innovative RFID products, has announced the appointment of Paul K. Massey as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. In this newly created position, Paul Massey will report to the ELATEC Board of Directors member and Managing Director, Stefan Haertel. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ELATEC USA, Massey will focus on the growth and proliferation of ELATEC solutions in the North American and Latin American markets. Exp...

The advances in video analytics – including improved classification, accuracy and speed – were unveiled at a Global Partners Summit of international security and video surveillance professionals, hosted by IDIS in Seoul, South Korea. The three day event, attended by senior executives from security distributors from 23 countries, focused on how IDIS is responding to market trends and needs, developing end-to-end solutions, including specialist technologies for a range of vertical mar...

Aiphone, an international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has updated its popular QuikSpec™ online design tool making it easier for specifiers and installers to find product information required to accurately design and assemble intercom products. The free tool includes all available wiring and other documentation, instructions and product specifications to make an Aiphone system bid quick and easy to prepare and submit. Revamped pages are designed to run fas...

Matrix has announced bagging the prestigious and highly coveted Good Design 2019 award for its new-age access control controller - COSEC ARGO. The award is given in recognition for excellence in product innovation and design. The Good Design Award evaluates and celebrates the quality of design whether tangible or intangible that has been created to fulfill some kind of ideal or purpose. Good Design awards The Good Design awards are produced by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and D...

Identiv, Inc announced that the company is expanding its partnership with Les Bouchages Delage to deliver Internet of Things (IoT)-ready solutions for near field communication (NFC)-connected bottles in the wine and spirit industry. Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage originally partnered while collaborating on an intelligent NFC bottle cap for a luxury cognac brand. Now, the two companies are expanding their partnership by equipping a wide variety of Les Bouchages Delage cap designs with Identiv&...

Camden Door Controls, global provider of door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Price to the position of Vice President, Communications and Corporate Development. David joined Camden Door Controls as Marketing Manager in 2010 and has been instrumental in the rapid growth of the company since that time. Door solutions expert In his new position, Price will continue to manage all internal and external corporate communications, Camden’s...

Hanwha Techwin has announced further strengthening its Wisenet Q cameras series with the release of 24 new H.265 models. Wisenet Q Series bullet cameras The new additions to the Wisenet Q series include 2 and 5 megapixel bullet cameras, domes and vandal resistant domes, with system designers able to choose from models which are supplied with fixed or motorised varifocal lenses. All the new Wisenet Q series cameras are true day/night (ICR) cameras and feature Lens Distortion Correction (LDC)...

NSI has announced it will be exhibiting for the first time at CONSEC, taking place on 3rd October 2019 at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow, where the NSI team will be spotlighting its Associate Consultancy Programme (ACP) – an independent referral listing. CONSEC is the Association of Security Consultant’s (ASC) annual event for security consultants and the broad spectrum of people responsible for organisational security and safety. The NSI Associate Consultancy Programme enables Con...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire LUX-IDent, a renowned provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) components, based in Lanskroun, Czech Republic. The acquisition extends HID’s market leadership in RFID technology and strengthens its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. “Our proven leadership in RFID technology positions HID as a premier source of components for a wide variety of RFID use ca...

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire LUX-IDent, a renowned provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) components based in the Czech Republic. "LUX-IDent is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company reinforces our current offering within RFID components. The acquisition of LUX-IDent considerably enhances the Group's position within smart components and will provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of AS...

SHEA Global, a globally renowned business process optimisation, is proud to award Sepura their 2019 Business Better Award for Excellence in Process Optimisation. The award recognised Sepura’s achievement in implementing innovative procedures for radio licensing which have enhanced the company’s operational performance and enabled a significant reduction in lead time for license provision - down to less than one minute. The improved performance greatly aids Sepura’s customers i...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating at Security Canada Central, Toronto, Ontario, from 23rd to 24th October 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at Security Canada Central. Time-attendance domain Matrix is known for offering technology driven, innovative, futuristic solutions catering to diverse and complex deployments especially for the SMB, SME and large enterprises. Matrix C...

Many venues are using access control, video surveillance systems, sensors, and additional hardware solutions as part of a broader security strategy. By utilising so many disparate systems, corporate security teams are left with information “silos” that create inefficiencies and hamper communication. This abundance of hardware has left teams with too much data or too many tools, to manage effectively. Armored Things offers a software solution. The company’s “spatial intel...

H-Farm has a strong track record supporting innovation and creativity in European start-ups. The company focuses on skills development, new approaches to education and digital transformation. Its most recent transformation project involved an access control system — for its own offices. H-Farm needed a solution to streamline access management for lots of people at a growing portfolio of sites and buildings. H-Farm experiences rapid turnover of users, both because new businesses join regul...

Two promising technology companies will be joining forces to create a global smart safety management system. Born2Global Centre member companies Alchera and GSIL recently signed an MOU for joint technology development and commercialisation in the construction safety sector. AI video-based fire detection  The MOU provides the basis for the technological convergence of Alchera’s AI video-based smoke and fire detection solution and GSIL’s IoT smart safety management system. After...

J2 Acquisition Limited (J2) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of APi Group, Inc. (APi Group), a market-renowned provider of commercial life safety solutions and specialty services for approximately US$ 2.9 billion. With the closing of this transaction, J2 has been renamed APi Group Corporation (the ‘Company’). The Company’s ordinary shares continue to be traded on the OTC market in the U.S. under the symbol - JJAQF. J2 completes acquisition of APi Group The...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Maureen Carlo, director of strategic alliances – North America at BCDVideo, as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honour presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present the award to Carlo during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, November 20, in New York City. Carlo – an industry veteran whose 15-year tenure includes ro...

When violence or a life-threatening incident occurs, hospitals and other healthcare institutions are often in the crosshairs. Hospitals increasingly face a reality of workplace violence, attacks on patients, and threats to doctors and other support staff. And even if violence happens outside a hospital – such as an active shooter at a public place – the local hospital must be prepared to respond to an influx of injured victims. When conflicts arise inside a hospital, there is an urg...

While unpacking our bags from a trade show, it is interesting to consider the dominant themes and trends we heard and saw at the show. So it is with the recently concluded Global Security Exchange (GSX) show in Chicago, presented by ASIS International. Amid all the product promotion, training sessions, networking and tired feet at the show, what really stood out? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What was the big news at the GSX 2019 trade show in Chicago?

ADT Commercial have grown organically in double digits since 2016, in addition to growing through 15 acquisitions completed since the merger of ADT and Protection One. Acquisition of integrator companies such as Red Hawk Fire and Security and Aronson Security Group have expanded ADT Commercial’s presence geographically to more areas of the country. Most of the employees of the acquired companies have stayed with ADT and “helped to create a corporate culture and a good place for emp...

ProLabs, a global provider in optical networking and connectivity solutions, announced self-tuning Clarity Auto-Tunable DWDM Transceivers, which are designed to save service providers cost and time to deploy new services. Clarity will be unveiled at Cable-Tec Expo®, in ProLabs’ booth (#1217) on the exhibition floor of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre in New Orleans. The cable market is challenged by demand for increasing subscriber bandwidth while at the same time maintaining or...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has acquired Placard, the largest manufacturer of secure cards in Australasia. The acquisition will enhance HID’s presence in the region. As a provider in the government, financial, transportation, retail, and enterprise sectors across the Pacific market, Placard produces a range of cards, including driver’s licences, health insurance cards and a variety of government IDs. The company also specialises...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Placard, Australia’s secure card manufacturer. "Placard is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company reinforces our current offering within secure cards. The acquisition of Placard considerably enhances the Group´s position in the Pacific smart card market and will provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Strength of secure cards “Placard’s large installe...

BCDVideo announced the landing of the company’s 100,000th video surveillance recording appliance. The pioneer in video data infrastructure and appliances for the physical security industry is celebrating 20 years in the computer industry, with over a decade in the video surveillance arena. The multinational hardware manufacturer currently records video in 75 countries worldwide under the BCDVideo brand, as well as through over 30 OEM software and camera partners, for whom they private-labe...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solutions and service provider, held a press lunch at La Gradona Grupo Puerto Madero, Madrid, as a part of the Dahua Technology Partner Day. Hosted by Mr. Jiaqi Gao, Marketing Director of Overseas Business at Dahua Technology, and attended by 9 distinguished media entities from both inside and outside the security industry including Seguritecnia, Peldaño, Globb TV, Innovadores, and Digital Security Magazine, the press lunch provided a good oppor...