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OPTEX, the globally renowned provider of outdoor detection technology solutions, has announced the release of its latest QX Infinity Series (QXI), a family of high or low mount outdoor PIR and dual-technology sensors that provide a 120° wide and 40ft detection area. Quad-Element technology The QXI Series features OPTEX's advanced Quad-Element technology, which provides highly reliable detection performance within a compact and sleek design, fit for any residential or commercial application...

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 analog video surveillance systems in use at their existing locations and plan for new stores....

Researchers at Check Point have identified a growing trend for a new ransom-ware tactic. In what researchers call “double extortion,” the new tactic involves threat actors adding an additional stage to a ransom-ware attack: prior to encrypting a victim’s database, hackers will extract large quantities of sensitive information, threatening the publication of it unless ransom demands are paid, placing more pressure on victims to meet the demands of threat actors. To prove the va...

Panasonic has announced the release of its new i-Pro Extreme U-Series of network security cameras. This new range of thirteen indoor and outdoor security cameras add a cost effective entry-to-mid-level range to the Panasonic line-up whilst maintaining the high performance, visibility and reliability that customers expect. i-Pro Extreme U-Series cameras The U-Series offers a wide selection of cameras with dome and bullet designs, varifocal and fixed lens options, Full HD and 4MP, along with van...

Privitar, globally renowned data privacy platform provider, has announced that the Privitar Data Privacy Platform is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Data security and provisioning Privitar’s availability in AWS Marketplace makes it easier for customers to start using software designed to protect sensi...

Digital Watchdog (DW), globally renowned provider of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, has announced the availability of the DW University Online Learning Portal. DW University Online Portal The new website includes a wealth of product and sales training content presented in learning modules that users can complete at their discretion. Registration is free, as are training classes. Certification courses require an annual subscription. However, through Apr...

OPTEX is proud to announce that their WX series has been nominated as this year's Benchmark Innovation Awards finalist. The awards are organised annually by Benchmark recognising innovation and smart solutions in the industry. At OPTEX, the core philosophy is to deliver sensing innovating, a philosophy that they live and breathe. The models in the WX series are built upon OPTEX’s track record in providing sensing performance for outdoor intruder detection applications and include a panora...

SonicWall has announced a modern Boundless Cyber security model designed to protect and mobilise organisations, large enterprises, government agencies and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating in a ‘new business normal.’ “What we are seeing is a heroic undertaking by organisations to quickly and efficiently provide security for an unexpected rise in a remote, mobile workforce that will permanently change the way they operate,” said SonicWall President and C...

FIBARO, a global manufacturer of smart home wireless systems, along with internationally renowned access control solutions provider SALTO Systems, announced that it has added SALTO Danalock V3 Smart Locks to deliver the best and smartest all-around solutions for home security. SALTO Danalock V3 Smart Locks The new technology will allow FIBARO users to incorporate SALTO Danalock V3 Smart Locks into their smart home ecosystem, allowing electronic access control from a mobile application and remo...

Sielox LLC has further expanded the integration of its vast access control and emergency notification solutions with Allegion US to include the new enhanced Schlage NDE wireless lock featuring an Interior Push Button (IPB) which can easily lock a classroom door from the inside. Sielox is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations. Schlage NDE Wireless Loc...

Antaira Technologies, a globally renowned developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications, is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking family with the introduction of the LMP-2602G-SFP and LMX-2602G-SFP Series rackmount Ethernet switches. Ethernet switches Antaira Technologies’ LMP-2602G-SFP and LMX-2602G-SFP series are industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready...

Boon Edam Inc., globally renowned provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has published a new guide for security professionals. Entitled, “Closing the Security Gap”, the guide addresses the risks of failing to secure entry points across a facility, as well as strategies and best practices for mitigating unauthorised entry. By understanding how to secure a building’s entrances, professionals can implement a complete physical security plan that truly pr...

Guidepost Solutions, a global renowned company in compliance, investigations and security consulting, has announced the establishment of its National Security Practice and the promotion of former Senior FBI National Security Official, Stephanie Douglas to President of the division. The group will assist companies and law firms in managing and meeting the challenges of complying with the ever-growing and complex array of government regulation in key areas including the Committee on Foreign Inves...

Since November 2019, when Vaion announced the general availability of Vaion vcore - the company’s video management system (VMS) - 8bh have sought to update their product with features that would make security operators and administrators more proactive, accurate, and faster than ever before. The company has launched vehicle tracking, a tool that highlights them on maps in real-time. Next, they have integrated vcore with communication tools like Slack, Webex Teams, Google Hangouts (and mor...

The emergence of smartphones using iOS and Android is rapidly changing the landscape of the IT industry around the world. Several industries, such as digital cameras, car navigation, MP3, and PNP, have been replaced by equivalent or even better performance using smartphones. Smartphones provide increasing portability by integrating the functions of various devices into a single unit which allows them to connect to platforms with network-based services and offer new services and conveniences that...

There was a time when men dominated the physical security industry. On second thought, that time is today. Even with increasing numbers of women entering our community, it’s an industry that is still mostly populated by men. But change is coming, and the industry as a whole is benefiting greatly from a surge in female voices. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the changing role of women in security?

The drive for learning doesn’t diminish, even in times of a global pandemic. To accommodate the demands of social distancing, more training today happens online. “We have seen unprecedented international demand for our portfolio of online training courses ranging from small installation companies to the largest organisations, across a wide range of sectors,” says Jerry Alfandari, Group Marketing Manager of Linx International Group, a U.K. training firm. “More than ever,...

Canyons School District is located in the Southeast region of Salt Lake County, Utah. The school system serves approximately 33,900 students in 44 schools, including 29 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and several special program schools.  This large district covers 192 square miles and relies on a well-coordinated bus system to transport 15,000 students daily on bus routes that cover close to 1.5 million miles a year. The district's 200 Transportation Department...

MOBOTIX technology partner, TecTradeSolution GmbH has developed a solution based on MOBOTIX thermal camera that detects abnormalities in body temperature regardless of the ambient temperature, wind or other environmental influences. Temperature detection The technology has already been successfully used since 2016 to detect temperature abnormalities in chemical reactors in outdoor areas. “With the modification, it is now possible to detect body temperature abnormalities more reliably. T...

Car theft is a concern for many people, so imagine if one person was responsible for a whole load of them. Car dealer P. Christensen in Denmark knows this headache from personal experience, suffering a number of thefts from their fenced area. It was time to ramp up security, so they turned to Telesikring, the largest private-owned security company in Denmark, for a perimeter detection solution.  Telesikring upgraded security with a solution using Hikvision surveillance cameras. Despite exi...

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company based in North America, is seeking to hire more than 30,000 security professionals and administrative staff to fill positions located throughout the nation over the next two months. In spite of the uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused, there are still many industries, such as security services, that are currently hiring to fill essential roles. Business safety and continuance Allied Universal is offering regular and t...

DICE Corporation is offering four months of free PBX call forwarding for the alarm and security industry as part of the company’s support efforts during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This offer is available to any central stations, dealers, and proprietary monitoring centers at no cost. Implementation for PBX call routing The implementation for PBX call routing is simple. Using an existing legacy PBX, this tool mirrors the functionality of a desk phone on a personal smartphone or so...

uSecureProp LLC wants to make security monitoring companies a thing of the past. The Jacksonville-based company recently received a U.S. patent for a simple and elegant self-monitoring solution that attaches to any existing home or business alarm system. It uses the customer’s own Wi-Fi to send security-related alerts directly to a smartphone. Self-monitoring solution This process eliminates the need for an alarm monitoring company, which is nothing but a middleman, by performing this fu...

LenelS2, a provider of advanced security systems, continues its move to the cloud with its flagship enterprise security platform OnGuard using the new OnGuard Cloud Edition to run in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment.   A pre-configured version of the OnGuard platform enables value-added resellers (VARs) to rapidly deploy the software without lengthy installation or the need for onsite servers. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating a...

Asian Banker magazine recently selected Qatar National Bank for having the “Best Biometrics Initiative, Application or Program in Qatar” for its use of iris recognition systems from Iris ID in some QNB branch ATMs.   The bank is the one of the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, with branches, subsidiaries and associate companies in 31 countries on three continents.  Biometric Eyes (IRIS) Scan ATM program  The deployment of QNB’s...

ACRE brands, Vanderbilt and ComNet have announced the release of an Online Events and Learning page on their website. The launch of this new resource is in response to the current postponement of tradeshow events amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Outlining what visitors to the Online Events and Learning page can expect, Ross Wilks, Head of Marketing Communications, Vanderbilt Industries explains “Our commitment is to make the customer’s security journey the best possible experience and...

The manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers, ATG Access has launched the latest generation in bridge protection systems, unveiling its Populus Bollard system to a range of customers, security experts and civil engineering specifiers.  This is the second bridge security system the company has brought to market making it the only supplier with multiple systems currently available. This new solution is a short, shallow and slim solution available in cu...

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has released the full conference agenda for Genetec Connect’DX, the company’s first virtual trade show taking place April 20th to April 22nd, 2020. Genetec Connect’DX Focused on technology, innovation and the challenges affecting the physical security industry, Connect’DX will offer a virtual meeting place for an...

Verkada Inc., globally renowned provider of cloud-based enterprise video security, has announced the company's 'Remote Video Monitoring Station' programme which includes 90 days of complimentary equipment and cloud services to help healthcare facilities, shelters, and municipal services across the U.S., Canada, and UK respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. 'Remote Video Monitoring Station' programme With this programme, Verkada will provide hospitals and municipalities with all the necessary video...

Following a reported 50 per cent surge in construction crime rates since the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, the industry is being urged to tighten security measures to defend sites from opportunistic criminals. Increase in security incidents  The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) announced the significant increase in raids on vehicles and sites and theft of plant equipment and tools, which is in stark contrast to overall crime rates, which dropped by up to 40 per cent in March ....