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When security topics become a part of current events, it is usually in a negative light. Security generally only becomes news when it fails, sometimes in a dramatic, high profile and tragic way. However, security failures can also shed light on lessons learned and opportunities to improve. Working toward better security can translate into the purchase of more goods and equipment supplied by our market. For additional insights into the intersection of security and current events, we asked this we...

Safety and Security Things GmbH (SAST) will be both a first-time exhibitor at ISC West and also feature a larger booth – 1,800 square feet. The Bosch startup is looking to make a big splash in its first-time appearance at the largest security trade show in the United States. The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) will be held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Founded in September 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, SAST is building a new Internet of Thi...

Effective access control can be achieved without the use of cards using a new generation of secure facial authentication enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Alcatraz AI is introducing a system that deploys a sensing device, about the size of a badge reader, with multiple colour and infrared cameras that can detect facial features and confirm an identity. Real-time 3D facial mapping avoids anyone using a photograph, video or mask to spoof the system and confirms there is a r...

MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) Copenhagen 2019 saw Milestone Systems double down on the ‘creating an intelligent world’ theme from 2018 and expand it to ‘exploring an intelligent world.’ “The intelligent world theme was bigger than we could cover in one year!” said Malou Toft, VP of EMEA at Milestone Systems. Isolate important events With 865+ registered attendees and more than 47 exhibiting partners in Denmark, this is the largest Communit...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that training and certification for its VAX Access Control System is now available as a convenient online course. Following the same curriculum as Vicon’s popular in-person training program, the new online class provides in-depth instruction on all aspects of VAX, from setup and programming to operational capabilities and special features. Coursework incl...

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting at the first ever The Security Event 2019, showcasing its latest security and integrated access control technology solutions. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 April 2019, the show is a major new exhibition for the commercial and residential security market and is set to welcome more than 6,000 visitors. ARX security system ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control will be available...

At ISC West, Bosch will showcase how its offerings deliver value to integrators and end users by enhancing security, improving efficiency, and solving common challenges. Visitors to the booth will see intelligent solutions for vertical markets and new products and services that make systems easier to install and manage. “Gaining efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profits are challenges for integrators and end users alike," said Brian Wiser, President of Bosch Security and Safety S...

Axis Communications announces the release of AXIS P1375 and AXIS P1375-E Network Cameras, offering excellent 2 MP video quality in almost any situation. Available in both an indoor and outdoor model, they are designed to capture clear, sharp images regardless of lighting conditions thanks to Axis Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR technologies. Furthermore, Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) guarantees stable images even when the camera is subject to vibrations. Enhanced security features With...

Axis announces the 7th generation of its own ARTPEC chip, optimised for network video. The new chip will power an array of new capabilities and features coming to Axis network cameras. These features include even better imaging, enhanced security features, powerful compression, and a possibility to run impressive analytics on the edge. Moreover, since the chip is fully developed by Axis, it provides a layer of control that is crucial for effective cybersecurity. Going forward, the new chip wil...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2019 annual report, showing the company’s steady growth in the past year with improvement in the overall operating quality, as well as its development prospects for the future. During the year of 2019, Dahua Technology achieved operating revenue of RMB 26.149 billion (USD 3.73 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 10.50%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounte...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that Tasmania’s Old Kempton Distillery (OKD) has deployed its Internet of Things (IoT) enablement platform, HID Trusted Tag Services, to combat counterfeiting of its premium whiskeys, gins and other liquor products. HID Trusted Tag Services HID’s innovative IoT platform for brand protection, HID Trusted Tag Services, combined with the web application developed by local integrator, AusNFC, enables O...

HID Global, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced advancements of its banking offerings with its new HID Authentication Service. The solution enables existing financial institutions and new digital startups to better facilitate secure digital banking transactions. The HID Authentication Service, which is a trusted identity platform, is on display at the Temenos Community Forum (TCF) event in The Hague, Netherlands, April 2nd to April 4th, 2019. HID Authenticat...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the availability of the new HID Authentication Service, which is part of its cloud identity platform, designed to deliver a suite of trusted identity solutions. These services make it easy to manage and use identities through a secure cloud delivery model. This multi-tenant cloud authentication service offers large scale, simplified on-boarding of users and frictionless authentication for identity and access management (IAM...

STREAM Version 5.4 is now available. The main focus has been the introduction of quantitative risk assessment capabilities and benefits, including: Calculation of expected loss per risk based on lower and upper bound financial impacts and expected frequency of occurrence Aggregation of expected loss up through the Enterprise Loss exceedance curves showing the probability of suffering losses from cyber breaches with comparison against management’s tolerance for loss Control improvemen...

Axis Communications introduces the new AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station, an all-in-one product combining video surveillance, door communication and an integrated RFID reader for access control in a single, easy-to-manage device. Continuing the company’s commitment to expand its door station offering, AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station brings an added value to security solutions, functioning as a bridge between video surveillance and access control. Door Station features Th...

Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth export-oriented and domestic companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Ajax Systems, a producer of smart security systems in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in the Company for $10 million. EEGF III’s investment was made through the purchase of a portion of the shares held by SMRK, an early-stage...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

The Emerging Technology Zone (ETZ) at ISC West welcomes new startups to the security industry; a requirement for exhibitors is that they have been in business for five years or less. This year, the ETZ will be in the Venetian Ballroom, a new section at ISC West 2019, incorporating companies that were previously featured in the “Global Expo” area along with mid-sized domestic companies and the return of the successful Emerging Technology Zone section. Now located in the Venetian Bal...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform announced that Dimension Data, a global systems integrator and managed IT services provider, is using Pluralsight to re-skill its engineers in DevOps and automation, across 47 countries worldwide. Public and private cloud management Founded in 1983, Dimension Data brings its expertise in internal IT, technology installation and configuration, and public and private cloud management, to multinational enterprises around the world. To maintain its...

Growing drone use in populated areas poses significant risks that, without additional safeguards, could result in attacks by malicious entities and exploited for use in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime and invasion of privacy, according to a new research report by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories Ltd. researchers. Computer vision algorithms The first comprehensive study on “Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones” evalu...

Dahua Technology, global video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2018 annual report, which demonstrates stable growth in the past year as well as prospects for the future. During the reporting period, Dahua Technology has achieved RMB 23.666 billion in operating income, representing an increase of 25.58% on a year-on-year basis; net profit attributable to the shareholders of listed companies was RMB 2.529 billion, indicating a year-on-year growth of 6.34%. Dahua Tec...

Recent technology advances – from the cloud to artificial intelligence, from mobile credentials to robotics – will have a high profile at the upcoming ISC West exhibition hall. Several of these technologies were recently designated by the Security Industry Association as the Top 8 security technologies for security and public safety. Some of them will also be a focus at the ISC West conference program, SIA Education@ISC, April 9-11 at the Sands Expo Center. This article will highligh...

When people think about radar, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the radar shown in numerous military movies. Who doesn’t know the scene when the pilot of a combat jet suddenly detects the enemy or approaching missiles on the radar? Dramatic alarm sounds imply the danger that comes closer and closer before he can escape – all thanks to radar. But while radar technology has been around for many years – it was actually developed in the 1940s – this veteran of...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the expansion of its U.S. Sales team with the addition of Matt Bohman, who will serve as the Regional Sales Manager for NE Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Michigan. Matt has over 16 years’ experience within the technology industry, during which he has demonstrated an ability to cultivate existing and develop new relationships with...

ISC West in Las Vegas is the first of several major security trade shows planned for 2019 as part of the Reed Exhibitions ISC Security Events portfolio. Next up will be Expo Seguridad México in May in Mexico City, followed in June by ISC Brasil in Sao Paolo, and ISC East this fall in New York. Expo Seguridad México, May 7-9, will serve the important Mexican market for security goods and services. In Mexico City alone, a large population translates into plenty of buildings and fac...

Across the country, law enforcement officers are finding it increasingly difficult to respond to the near overwhelming number of calls coming from security alarms. Police departments commonly define a false alarm as a call, which upon investigation, shows no evidence of criminal activity, such as broken windows, forced doors, items missing, or people injured. While false alarms bog down police, they can also negatively impact customers and integrators. End users can expect hefty fines for fals...

Keynote speakers will kick off ISC West Day 1 and Day 2. Keynote sessions are open to anyone, and ISC West organisers look for speakers with broad-based appeal, either from the government or related to security strategies, standards and measures. Timely and newsworthy topics are included as a means of educating attendees on the best way to protect their own facilities. On the first day of the exhibition, April 10 at 8:30 a.m., the Keynote Speaker will be William Bryan of the Department of Home...

Axis Communications has launched an updated version of AXIS Site Designer to further improve accuracy, simplicity and efficiency in designing surveillance systems. The new version of this free, award-winning web application now supports designing both simpler systems using Axis end-to-end solutions as well as larger, more complex systems featuring selected third-party Video Management Systems. Simplifying task The tool simplifies the task of identifying the best products to fit the exact opera...

Schneider Electric’s long-rumored sale of Pelco appears to be on the verge of consummation. Schneider this week entered exclusive negotiations with Transom Capital Group, a U.S.-based private equity firm, to sell the Pelco business unit. Pelco is a security industry stalwart and global specialist in the design, development, and delivery of end-to-end video surveillance solutions and services including cameras, recording and management systems software. Revenue in 2018 was about $185 milli...

As the Internet of Things (IoT) and other trends drive the convergence of physical and information security, integrators and end users attending ISC West may be struggling to keep pace with new areas of responsibility and expanding roles in the larger security ecosystem. Help is here. The Connected Security Expo, co-locating with ISC West, focuses on building a holistic security strategy for the connected enterprise. Exhibitors will focus on how physical and information security can be used tog...