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With increasing security and public health concerns, contactless credentials are gaining more and more importance. Contactless credentials can be divided into two main categories: soft credentials that include mobile phone applications that tap into their BLE/NFC hardware and transmit the data, and hard credentials that typically include low frequency (125 kHz) and high frequency (13.56MHz) based passive RFID transponders. With the help of these credentials, organisations can tackle safety conc...

Dr. Rolf Wirtz handed over the CEO position of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to Oliver Burkhard on May 01 as planned. Wirtz had informed the segment's Supervisory Board early on in December 2021 of his decision not to extend his expiring contract any further, thus enabling thyssenkrupp to ensure a structured and orderly handover. In an extraordinary meeting on March 18, 2022 the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems had appointed its former Chairman Oliver Burkhard as the new CEO of th...

The inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 28th April 2022. Celebrating organisations, teams and individuals from across the UK, the black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony included a significant number of NSI approved companies and their representatives who have achieved the highest standards of excellence and innovation in their pursuit to keep people and property safe. More than 400 guests from the fire and security sectors attended...

The Divan Hotel is a famous five-star hotel located in Erbil, Iraq. It keeps attracting tourists from all over the world with its innovative style, state-of-the-art luxury, and high-standard services. To ensure a secure trip for customers, the hotel found the urgent need to upgrade its security system which had been out of date. Dahua Technology, as a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, helped the hotel improve its security system and customer experience. The old cameras in t...

Leisure and business travellers enjoy the convenience of flexible check-in and the safety of contactless arrival. Switching mechanical locking for a wireless electronic system can offer both without disrupting hotel aesthetics or day-to-day operations. Guests can enter their room without the need to queue at the reception - it is perfect for hospitality settings, where 24/7 staffing is not cost-effective, as managers of one luxury apartment complex in Spain discovered. Wireless, PIN-operated e...

To protect 1.7 million visiting sports fans each year, Zayed Sports City, the largest sports complex in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deployed a site-wide security system from Hikvision. Incorporating more than 670 integrated cameras; the solution reduces workloads and costs with cool AI features, while also providing super high-resolution imaging to boost security across the site.   The challenge: The need for automatic video security Zayed Sports City, which has been recogni...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced that JeongGwon Jee has been hired as its first country manager in South Korea as the company continues to focus on addressing the growing demand for identity security and the evolving needs of today’s modern enterprises in the region. “SailPoint’s vision is to secure enterprises while empowering their workforce. In today’s complex IT environment, enterprises need flexibility and...

The first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF - Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program was launched in Saint-Nazaire. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy. The contract was awarded in January 2019 to Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group. The four vessels will be delivered successively until 2029. FlotLog program The FlotLog program is pa...

Did users know that 98% of all alarms are false alarms? ADT introduced SMART (System Monitoring and Response Technology) which has already helped to reduce false alarms by 53% percent. Carie Small, Director of Operations, ADT SMART Monitoring, shares more details about SMART and what ADT is doing to help continue to reduce false alarms and make emergency response more impactful. How many alarms are false alarms? The vast majority of alarms are false alarms. Data shows that 98% o...

SONITROL, the pioneer in verified electronic security, announces that its SONITROL franchisee in Evansville, Indiana was instrumental in securing the apprehension of six crime ring members known to be in the business of stealing motorcycles. Over a holiday weekend last year, a SONITROL of Evansville Central Station Operator received an audible alarm from a local Harley-Davidson store; the Operator quickly confirmed there were intruders on site. After dispatching law enforcement, six people were...

The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...

Orion announces that Steve Johnston will be joining the company as the Director of Sales & Marketing. The University of Michigan graduate brings additional security industry leadership to Orion from both manufacturer and integrator perspectives which will be critical assets in his Orion responsibilities. Steve Johnston stated, “Orion is a technology company that designs, manufacturers, sells, and supports the best technology in the industry. I’m ready to help clients leverage ou...

At its annual Security Summit, DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, along with top security industry pundits, addressed the role of digital trust in enabling individuals and businesses to successfully operate in a connected world challenged by growing cybersecurity threats. The company outlined its vision for cybersecurity and how it will evolve as digital transformation continues to expand the surface area of where and how the world engages online. Securing digital footprint &...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data centre sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

The SmartWater Group, an award-winning provider of risk management and crime deterrent solutions announces the appointment of Baba Devani as Chief Executive Officer. Devani becomes the first externally appointed CEO in The SmartWater Groups' near thirty-year history. Integrated security solutions The SmartWater Group comprises a broad portfolio of integrated security solutions that enable customers to predict, prevent and detect criminal activities. In addition to the trac...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced the results of SS&C Blue Prism research into business growth, productivity and intelligent automation's role in enterprise development. “Growth is constrained by an organisation's ability to facilitate growth—servicing new customers and delivering the promised products or services”, stated Eric Tyree, Senior VP, AI & Innovation, SS&C Blue Prism. Tyree further stated,“For most businesses, you need to hire more st...

Naval Group inaugurated the MCM Lab and the Cyber Lab, two collaborative R&D laboratories created within its subsidiary Naval Group Belgium. The Labs bring together Belgian institutional, industrial and academic partners to develop tomorrow's innovations in the field of mine countermeasures and cyber security. The inauguration ceremony The inauguration ceremony took place at Naval Group Belgium's premises in Brussels, in the presence of Ludivine Dedonder, Belgian Minister of Defence, Admi...

SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...

Fime and National Instruments (NI) have confirmed an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration. The companies will combine their core expertise to offer the best possible contactless test bench solutions to the industry. NI continues to deliver its unique engineering and hardware manufacturing capabilities. Fime’s testing experts will develop new test suites and software features. Fime will also leverage its global presence to exclusively distribute the solutions. Smart mobi...

In the era of the ‘Great Resignation’, it may seem counterintuitive to say that people will power business security in 2022. However, a convergence of challenges over the past few years has led to an undeniable trend in the security industry: With more technology comes the need for more people to monitor, analyse and leverage the data that technology produces. Always-on approach to security Since businesses were forced into lockdown two years ago, we’ve seen technology adopti...

MSA Security® (MSA), an Allied Universal® Company announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection. This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat. Canine training MSA Security has been the industry's leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 D...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of its high-performance Hadron 640R combined radiometric thermal and visible dual-camera module. The Hadron 640R design is optimised for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and emerging AI-ready applications where battery life and run-time are mission-critical. HD visibility The 640 x 512 resolution Boson longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera insid...

Yeastar a unified communications solutions provider and Digital Workplace innovator, is delighted to announce that it will make its exhibition debut at Canadian Channel Partners Conference 2022 (CCP22) on May 18-19. Hosted by Xeo Marketing and Strategic Consultancy, Canadian Channel Partners 2022 is coming in a hybrid format (onsite & virtual) and is set to bring channel partners in North America closer together, after 2 years of social distancing, in a safe in-person interaction and via an...

Ava Security, home of the open platform for cloud-native video security, has expanded its presence in the ANZ region through new strategic channel partnerships in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. In January, the company appointed Clint Palm as Sales Director in ANZ to continue to grow Ava Security’s market presence, as it experiences increasing customer and partner demand in the region. In 2021 Ava Security experienced great success by working closely with partners such as Sektor, wh...

Consumers are already using cars as a connected device, where the demand for high-performing connectivity for personal digital subscription services is on the rise. IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced new automotive eSIM Consumer offering to answer this demand, giving drivers the ability to choose their preferred network provider for personal onboard digital services. IDEMIA’s DAKOTA v4.2.1 NG (New Generation) combines Infineon Technologies’...

PSA Security Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Magos Systems (Magos), a globally renowned security solutions provider, that is re-inventing radar. Magos was established in 2008, in order to realise its Co-Founders’ vision of bringing advanced radar technology into the security and perimeter protection markets. Advanced radar technology Chris Salazar-Mangrum, the Vice President of Technology Partners at P...

The new IDIS AI Box for Retail, the DV-1304, gives retailers all the benefits of AI-powered business and customer intelligence, without the usual associated price tag. Increasingly, stores are using analytics-driven metrics of activity in-store to increase sales and build customer loyalty. Now the IDIS AI Retail Box makes this approach practical even for the smallest of stores. Delivering detailed analytics The new IDIS AI Box for Retail is an NDAA-compliant, 4-channel add-on appliance that g...

WorkWave®, a provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, powered through the first quarter of 2022 with exponential revenue growth of 195% total year-over-year (YOY), and a dramatic software revenue growth of 181%. Initiatives taken  WorkWave started off the year on the heels of an extraordinary growth year in 2021, continuing its acceleration into 2022. Its strong growth was the result of a combination of initiatives, includi...

Responding to the growing threat of vehicle-ramming attacks, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation specialist, Marshalls Landscape Protection has had a range of its security bollard systems installed at a synagogue in Queens, New York.  Protective solutions In recent years, the number of attacks on religious buildings and structures has risen dramatically. In response to this elevated threat, religious establishments are investing more thought and consideration into various levels of building protec...

Matrix, in association with its Partner Lansar Business Solutions, is all set to participate in the upcoming GPBS 2022 to be held at Surat from 29th April to 1st May 2022. This event will be an opportunity to showcase all the product ranges in the domains of IP video surveillance, access control & time-attendance, and telecom. People mobility solutions Managing people's movement and the overall security of an organisation is the need of the hour. With this thought in mind, Matrix looks fo...