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After four years, the sheet metal working community is eagerly awaiting its leading meeting place for the industry. EuroBLECH 2022, the 26th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, takes place from 25 – 28 October 2022 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. Four months ahead of the show, around 1,300 exhibitors from 39 countries already secured their stand space at the trade exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. Currently, major exhibitor countries are G...

Cloud access control systems are a modern advancement, drawing on the success of more traditional access control methods and adapting them for the modern day. As technology advances, so do security measures. Security is no longer simply a locked door and a grainy camera. Now, most buildings are covered by multiple security measures from high-quality IP CCTV, effective access controls, and smart intruder alarms. Remote viewing and smartphone controls have made security possible from anywhere at...

ClanTect Ltd. has launched the ClanTect MDT Mobile, a highly portable Human Presence Wireless Detection System, which has been specifically designed for mobile patrol units and vehicle checkpoints to provide a highly accurate, non-intrusive, roadside system for detecting the illegal presence of humans hiding within vehicles, trucks, trailers, and containers. Applications of ClanTect’s systems ClanTect’s systems are deployed within a wide range of organisations in the...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announces the ranking of Allied Universal Technology Services as the fourth largest integrator in North America in the 2022 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report. SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report ranks companies by their North American systems integration revenue, which includes solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up, and training sold directly to an end-u...

Shoplifting is often viewed as petty theft by individuals, but that is not always the case. Overall, shoplifting is becoming more sophisticated and coordinated. Sometimes, retail crimes are strategic and expertly choreographed. Every step is carefully thought out — from the brand to the location to the items that are taken. Shoplifting, a major safety concern Also, the violence that accompanies these events is rising. Shoppers are rightly concerned about their safety while shopping, and...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider announced the European launch of its platform as a SaaS solution, a unique and comprehensive security tool designed to protect cloud-native applications and stop cloud-native attacks. Customers located in the EU who are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can take advantage of the flexibility and ease of adoption of a SaaS service based in the Frankfurt region, while still conforming to data privacy and residenc...

Princeton Identity (PI), a foremost developer of iris and face biometric identity solutions, has released a whitepaper, “Biometrics in Commercial Real Estate: Putting Possibilities into Practice.” This collaborative effort between co-authors Bobby Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Princeton Identity and Paul Benne, PSP, CPOI, President and Founder of Sentinel Consulting, illuminates the many ways in which biometric identity solutions can contribute to a premium experience for commercial...

Kaohsiung port is the top 15 seaport in the world and the busiest seaport in Taiwan. With a handling capacity of 117 million TEU annually, the seaport is in full 24/7 operation and constantly receiving new missions. Therefore, the seaport must have an efficient system to track and monitor the operations. The situation room can help the seaport operator efficiently manage and monitor the seaport terminal operation. The administrator can also make decisions based on and easily review the per...

Concentric, the private risk consultancy firm that specialises in holistic security and intelligence services, is proud to announce the launch of Eclipse, their new digital solution providing enhanced personal cyber security and digital privacy.  Eclipse – turnkey solution Eclipse is a turnkey solution for individuals, families and teams to help mitigate digital risks. The platform offers levelled subscription tiers, à la carte services, and holistic defence-in-depth across c...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, announces the opening of the first Aiphone Experience Centre on July, 1st 2022. The first of its kind for the company, the Aiphone Experience Centre is an innovative approach to product demonstration within the physical security market. With education at the forefront of its premise, the centre will promote full product understanding through each step of the sales process. Security systems integrators The...

Incode, the next-generation identity verification and authentication platform for global enterprises announced that Dean Hickman-Smith has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Incode is expanding its executive team and partner base as it continues to build on the momentum from its unprecedented growth. Highlights Hickman-Smith’s appointment is the latest development in a pivotal year for Incode. In addition to record-setting business growth, the company’s industry le...

One of the biggest security trends in the last two years has been the adoption of cloud-based services, spearheaded mainly by an increasing number of video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) offerings. VSaaS market value According to MarketsandMarkets Research, the global VSaaS market value is expected to reach $6.2 billion by 2026. This growth is propelled by demand for remote access video services, less local hardware to maintain, new internet-enabled devices, and a lower total cost of owners...

In order to address spiraling cost pressures caused by surging inflation and commodity prices, business leaders are looking towards automation solutions. The recent geo-political conflict in Eastern Europe has significantly disrupted commodities markets, compounding already heightened inflation levels and seeing price-points rise in 2022 and beyond. To understand the true impact for businesses, SS&C Blue Prism (Blue Prism) commissioned a study of business leaders, which found that 73% of en...

Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, announced the appointment of Somit Goyal as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to Pluralsight Co-Founder and CEO - Aaron Skonnard, Somit will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of Pluralsight’s cohesive strategy across core product and go-to-market organisations in support of the company’s growth. Aaron's comments “Somit’s deep, proven expertise across business leade...

ACS Pacesetters is pleased to welcome Octavian Facilities Management as its new member. This privately owned company was established in 2016 and has developed into a provider of security services. Operating throughout the UK, their main expertise and sector specialisms include logistics, education, public sector, events/broadcasting and corporate, and property management companies with demanding and high profile requirements.

Cognitec is proudly looking back at 20 successful years developing high-ranking face recognition technologies, and working with partners around the world on major government and commercial projects. Experienced software, algorithm and product development teams continue to bring high-performing algorithms and innovative products to the face recognition market. Since the founding days in 2002, the company has constantly extended its portfolio to offer products for facial image database search, re...

Yorkshire security manufacturer, Heald Ltd delivers STEM challenge to long-standing education partner, Hornsea School & Language College (HSLC) to enhance the understanding of the scope of manufacturing careers. For the challenge, Heald developed a six-week-long STEM challenge in which they briefed students of a ‘real world’ project scenario to identify which of Heald’s products would be best used for an installation. Required perimeter protection Students were provided...

The El Bosque Shopping Center is emblematic in Quito, Ecuador, since it has been a part of people’s lives for 38 years. It is named after an important area in the north of the city. There is already at least one generation that grew up witnessing the growth and renovation of this shopping centre. Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, designed a new video surveillance system for it. The system focuses on automatic number-plate recognition...

Secure Logiq has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of HD surveillance storage solutions – Logiqal CORE. Logiqal CORE is a software layer that has been designed to provide tailored redundancy for security industry applications and offers benefits to users in two main areas, virtualisation, and resilience. “Logiqal CORE has been created to be resilient by design,” states Secure Logiq Global Sales Director, Ben Yoxall. “We believe this new tool will meet the nee...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, obtains RAPID ID certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). This will empower law enforcement officers to conduct mobile biometric identification on-the-fly. The solution handles behind-the-scenes heavy lifting for cross-check fingerprints against FDLE’s FALCON Integrated Criminal History System and FBI’s Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) databases. The officers simply tap the app to se...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced it has joined the SPAC® (Smart Physical Access Control) Alliance. By joining the SPAC® Alliance, TDSi is a part of an organisation that helps define the standards of Digital Security in Europe through initiatives such as the Secure & Smart Communication Protocol (SSCP), to promote standardisation and interoperability. Security integration John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are very proud to announce we ha...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI) announced the tenth anniversary of its founding, and ten years of working alongside its valued resellers, customers, and technology partners to make businesses more efficient and the world more a safer place. Customer partnerships and service  Global organisations of all sizes use Eagle Eye’s true cloud VMS (video management system) for physical security, to optimise business operatio...

The hyper-connectivity that social media fortunes to both organisations and consumers has undoubtedly changed the way business is conducted. According to a study published in an article by Forbes in May 2021, over 70% of businesses surveyed now rely on social media for customer engagement, and nearly 90% of business executives interviewed agree that companies that don’t invest in social media will be left behind. Measuring brand engagement By engaging with customers directly and posting...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces the industry’s broadest portfolio of validated NGC-Ready systems optimised to accelerate AI and deep learning applications. Supermicro is highlighting many of these systems at the Supermicro GPU Live Forum in conjunction with NVIDIA GTC Digital. Supermicro NGC-Ready systems allow customers to train AI models using NVIDIA V100 Tensor Core GPUs and to perfo...

BRITON, a manufacturer of door controls and exit hardware in the UK, reveals its renewed brand identity, accentuating its proven principles of trust, performance and convenience. Building on a rich history, the brand refresh elevates Briton’s renowned heritage and reaffirms its promise to deliver quality and reliable solutions to customers under cohesive visuals. Briton’s brand evolution marks over a century of providing safe and functional building environments with high-quality, h...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly flexible and secure access control GARDiS software – Version 2.4. New enhancements include an enhanced Site Plan function, integration to Microsoft Active Directory, and Distributed Communications support for full security and business systems network integration. Additional functionality and features Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi comments, “It’s no secre...

Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behaviour or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obj...

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm is held a big airshow on the airfield of Meaux-Esbly (France). This 2022 edition pays tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Groupe de Chasse Normandie-Niémen, hence the presence of many Yaks, including the famous Yak 3. In addition to aircraft from all over Europe, the French Air Force and the Navy are particularly present. On the program, a magnificent line-up with the presence of the Flamant MD 312, the Extra 330 of the Aerobatic...

On-demand visitor management has become more crucial than ever with the changing nature of work patterns. The team at Yardi Bluepoint recognises this challenge and has developed an enhanced Visitor Check-in App to better manage the experience for people visiting commercial and corporate spaces. Paul Speariett, Regional Director for Yardi, said “This enhanced visitor check-in app is clean and simple to use, allowing building management and reception teams to provide alternate check-in opti...

The GEM is a wired outdoor PIR curtain detector with up to 12m selectable detection range. Its versatile design means it can be positioned to look across windows, doors, balconies or the entire length of a house, office or property wall. Featuring a narrow invisible curtain beam, the GEM is highly effective in protecting properties against crime. Versatile design One of the main advantages for the Security Installer is that two GEM units can be fitted back-to-back. This will provide longer d...