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WiBASE Industrial Solutions, a Taiwan company, will showcase the cloud-connected, AI-enabled smart camera solutions at ISC West 2023.  The solutions integrate body-worn camera (BWC) and dashcam devices with AIoT services, including live audio and video communication, SOS and emergency calls, real-time data collection, and edge AI. The solutions are designed to enhance critical incident response for various domain needs. Smart camera solutions WiZAVIU smart camera solutions from WiBASE co...

The Summit brought together the best and brightest minds in the banking, financial services, fintechs and techfin sectors. The event, which took place on 7th March 2023, featured insightful speakers, award-winning companies, and top-notch sponsors. Attendees were treated to a range of informative sessions, covering topics such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and risk management. The keynote speeches from industry experts left the audience inspired and informed. Here are the few indust...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, launches its Augmented Luggage Identification eXperience (ALIX™) solution. This breakthrough innovation will help operators to identify bags that have lost their physical tags, using image recognition. ALIX™ has been developed in partnership with Air France and is currently being used at the airline’s global hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Augmented Luggage Identification eXperience (ALIX™) solution...

The answer lies in a vertically integrated manufacturing model and a responsive, creative team of engineers. When global supply chain disruptions threatened Gallagher’s security operations, the company faced a difficult problem: how to maintain a steady supply of security hardware and avoid putting the lives of people around the world at risk. Microchips and electronic components Due to a perfect storm of events in 2021, including the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts, factory fires, shippin...

Dahua Technology USA, a pioneer, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new 2x4MP multi-sensor ePoE camera series and improved classification of their Night Colour low-light technology.  Night Colour Technology has been recategorised across all Dahua Technology USA cameras that utilise this technology, a move that helps security dealers and integrators more efficiently choose the appropriate camera for superior performance in low-light environments. The first generatio...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software Qognify VMS.  The latest IP camera series from Pelco, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of video security cameras, smart analytics and aligned services, can be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects. This increases the overall number of camera mo...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) will host two expert sessions at The Security Event and the inaugural Professional Security Officer Live event taking place next month on 25-27th April at the NEC in Birmingham. On Wednesday 26th April at 12:30 in the Security In Practice Theatre, Matthew Holliday, NSI’s Director of Approval Schemes will explore "How does cyber security affect security systems?" Professional Security Officer Live Event Events will be of interest to frontline offi...

Sometimes a product comes along that disrupts the market, taking quality, ease of use, and reliability to new levels. In March 2013, FLIR (currently Teledyne FLIR) released the first models in its K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting applications.  A decade down the line, the ground-breaking K-series remains the market leader in firefighting applications, allowing crews to visualise a plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives in ultra-quick time. The origins of Tel...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced the acquisition of Landmark Event Staffing Services, a comprehensive event security and guest services company supporting a wide range of venue and event clients nationally. Strategic expansion “This acquisition supports Allied Universal’s growth agenda for our Event Services business which continues its trajectory expansion in the U.S.,” said Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO - Steve Jones. He...

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for global financial services announced that it has launched its new LIBOR Benchmark Replacement Index solution to support the industry’s transition from LIBOR benchmark rates to Secured Overnight Financing Rate Data (SOFR) as well as other new fallback rate indices by June 30, 2023. Market participants will be able to access the solution through DTCC’s Legal Notice System (LENS), a...

Skills for Security (SfS), the provider of fire and security apprenticeships in the UK, has announced the launch of a new sponsorship package aimed at addressing the industry's skills crisis and supporting its growth. Given the lack of skilled professionals in the sector, businesses must invest in the development of the next generation of talent. Sponsorship package The sponsorship package offers four tiers, each providing unique benefits for businesses. The levels are Innovation Partner, In...

Access control readers play a crucial role in access control systems by reading user credentials and verifying whether they have the authorisation to access a specific area. These readers can either be standalone devices mounted on walls or integrated into entrance turnstiles. As access control systems become more prevalent, organisations need to select the appropriate access control reader that meets their security requirements. COSEC ATOM RD100K The COSEC ATOM RD100K is an innovative acces...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract to supply the Kingdom of Bahrain with an end-to-end ePassport solution. HID’s solution will enable the Gulf nation to take a significant step in its identity journey, by moving from a machine-readable passport (MRP) to an electronic passport. The solution will be supported by HID’s chip operating system SOMA™ and HID Integrale™, a modular ID system for enrollment, personalis...

Absolute Software, the only provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions, announces the continued expansion of the Absolute Application Resilience™ ecosystem with the company’s latest product release. Joint customers can now leverage Absolute’s patented Persistence® technology, and unbreakable device connection, to strengthen the health and resiliency of more than 70 mission-critical security and business tools - including eClinicalWorks, Forescout® SecureC...

Coalition, the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, announces it will enter the excess cyber insurance market in the United Kingdom to help protect businesses with enhanced coverage. By adding additional capacity to the market in this way, Coalition will help more businesses get the coverage they need to protect themselves from digital risks. Coalition will extend its reach to provide full-follow form coverage and protection of up to &poun...

Johnson Controls has further strengthened its CEM Systems range of access control solutions with the launch of the intelligent DCM200 door control module. Designed to be highly secure and to directly interface with CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control software versions 10.2 or higher, the DCM200 is a two-door controller which is able to support a combination of up to four Wiegand or CEM Systems approved Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP v2) smart card readers. Access control system OS...

The promise of electric vehicles is closer to reality than ever before. New plans and investments at the federal level designate billions of dollars to move our country toward clean energy, including $2 million to help auto manufacturers retool facilities to increase EV production. Additionally, the Biden Administration has announced a goal to create 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035 and a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Domestic EV marketplace The domestic EV marketplace has grown from...

What should be done to stop organised retail crime (ORC)? That’s the big question for retail businesses nationwide, as widespread concerns about ORC have sparked a multitude of strategies spanning everything from state-of-the-art surveillance technology, to advocacy for new state and federal legislation, to products locked up within theft-prevention cases — and, in some extreme cases, even the decision to outright close certain brick-and-mortar locations. Retailers are spending mill...

DevSecOps is a vital strategy with automated security included in every phase of software development. Implementing DevSecOps means application and infrastructure security becomes a shared responsibility amongst the development, operations, and security teams which maximises protection at every level of the organisation.  Investing in DevSecOps strategies According to a recent report conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), an elite group of cybersecurity professi...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, successfully showcased its extensive range of security products and solutions at the recently concluded Securexpo East Africa 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Matrix to display its IP video surveillance solutions, Access control, and Time-Attendance systems, along with telecom solutions to the African and nearby markets. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix's IP video surveillance solutions garnered significant att...

The experts at Proxyrack have revealed the warning signs of a hacked webcam and what to do if users find themselves in this position. 5 signs of a hacked webcam Webcam Indicator Light  If the webcam light is on when users aren’t using the camera this could be a sign that someone is accessing it externally. The light isn’t always the indicator as it can be turned off via settings, so check settings to make sure the light is set to come on when the camera is in use. ...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it was awarded a cooperative contract through NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), an OMNIA Partners company. Through the partnership, NCPA will provide public sector organisations with access to pre-negotiated, discounted contracts for ZeroEyes’ A.I. gun detection technology.  Cooperative purchasing agreement...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, will be debuting several new product and business initiatives alongside their range of layered physical security solutions at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Sielox booth #12109 will be amongst the first to discover an exclusive partnership poised to bring an extreme level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets. New integrated solution ISC West...

Vector Flow is setting new benchmarks in physical identity and access management (PIAM), threat intelligence and security intelligence with modern AI data-driven solutions that automate multiple access provisioning and management disciplines one a single platform. Vector Flow’s next generation PIAM automation provides insights and actionable intelligence with 100% accurate and reliable data by autonomously managing every identity over their entire lifecycle across large enterprise operat...

Paxton, the global security technology manufacturer has made an exciting update to their US sales team structure to provide a laser focused approach across the US. Paxton has formally appointed Erin Fujioka, Keith West, and Zachery Shatto as new Area Sales Managers to expand Paxton’s world class customer service, bringing security technology to more regions. This coincides with a rise in demand for their products and security systems across the country. Their goal is to streamline the sa...

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of i3 International (i3) to its lineup of technology partners. i3 transforms traditional CCTV systems into intelligent and integrated security, business analytics and insights based solutions driven by cutting-edge AI and cloud platforms. “We’re pleased to announce the addition of i3 International to the PSA offering,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA Netwo...

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) in Texas has implemented a unified school security solution with Genetec™ Security Center for video surveillance and access control and Bosch Security Systems for intrusion detection. CFBISD CFBISD provides schooling for 25,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the Dallas suburbs. The distri...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, continues to grow its line of Red high-security access control hardware with the introduction of Red Aux 8.  Aux 8 is an input/output board designed to expand the footprint of PDK systems by conveniently extending support to auxiliary devices that require control and monitoring. Site-wide solution Door position sensors, motion sensors, alarm intrusion sensors, elevator controls, push buttons, and m...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and physical security solutions, and iPassport, a provider of solutions that enable organisations to implement digital identity technologies, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. This solution will make its debut at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2023, from March 14-16, 2023, at HID Booth #1244. Need for swift identity verification  Navigating through the airp...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces the launch of its FREEmium self-serve environment. Starting immediately, users can signup for a free Lumeo Starter account and start building vision AI solutions without permission, and without significant time, cost, or hardware investments. Vision AI & video analytics platform Lumeo looks to significantly accelerate AI analytic deployment by offering developers, solutions engineers, and technical security teams a &ldqu...