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UK Government releases strategy to tackle growing security threat of drones

The UK Government has been working to reduce the risks associated with illegal drone use since a high-profile incident at UK’s Gatwick Airport in December 2018, when a drone sighting triggered a three-day shutdown of the UK’s second busiest airport, disrupting the travel plans of 140,000 people and affecting 1,000 flights. To address growing security threats by drones, the UK Government has released its ‘Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Strategy’. ‘Counter-Unmanned Aircr...

Walsall College reaffirms security partnership with Corps Security with contract renewal

Corps Security has been re-awarded its contract with Walsall College for a further five years following a competitive tender. The ongoing partnership involves static guarding, control room management, patrolling, and front-of-house and student services assistance across all four campuses. Security Contract Walsall College, based in the Midlands, has been rated outstanding by Ofsted and is the largest provider of courses in the borough. The college’s main campus is in Wisemore, with other...

Milestone Systems announces release of XProtect Troubleshooting Assistant self-help online tool

Milestone Systems has announced releasing the troubleshooting assistant for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect video solutions. Video management systems today are not only used to protect people and assets, but also to help optimise businesses and improve the way people live and work. Milestone open platform VMS Milestone Systems’ open platform video management software (VMS) makes these innovations easily available to a wide range of integrator, consultant, and end-user cus...

Fujitsu launches AuthConductor V2, an advanced Biometric Authentication system to improve security

Fujitsu launches sales of the "FUJITSU Security Solution AuthConductor V2" which uses various authentication methods, including palm vein authentication, to deliver comprehensive biometric authentication support for customers. In addition to providing a unified palm vein authentication office environment, this product features facial authentication, fingerprint authentication and IC card authentication for PC logons, and is fully scalable to support use by anywhere from several people to organis...

Axis Communications partners participated in a campaign to support charitable project at Axis Partner Day

At the Axis Partner Day in Munich, Germany, on October 16 2019, partners from the Axis network participated in a charity campaign to support charitable projects. Social responsibility is an integral part of the corporate philosophy that Axis adopts and the company follows a high ethical standard, to achieve a long-term beneficial impact on its own employees, shareholders, suppliers, customers, the public and partners. As an important part of its efforts, Axis supports charitable causes, project...

Anviz launches AI Fake Fingerprint Detection (AFFD) solutions for enhanced protection of high security establishments

One of the biggest concerns with fingerprint readers is how easily they can be fooled. While biometrics are typically more difficult to steal or fake, headlines still break the news of fake fingers or stolen prints being used to fool sensors. Several major companies have launched their own live finger detection methods, including tissue reflection, heartbeat detection, dermal electric resistance, unnaturalness analysis and etc. Anviz AI Fake Fingerprint Detection (AFFD) Anviz AI Fake Fingerpr...

FLIR introduces StormCaster payload family for its SkyRaider and SkyRanger drones

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the FLIR StormCaster™ family of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) payloads for its SkyRanger® R70 and R80D SkyRaider® airframes. The new line launches with two multi-sensor products, StormCaster-T, which delivers continuous zoom and longwave infrared (LWIR) imaging and StormCaster-L, which provides ultra-low-light imaging, tracking and mapping. Line-of-sight stabilisation StormCaster represents FLIR Systems’ next-generation payload family for the co...

VSS’s parent company, BCD International expands Middle Eastern presence with Dubai HQ

BCD International, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of its commercial license from the Dubai Development Authority. In January 2020, the company will open its Middle East branch in Dubai Internet City, Dubai. Video Storage Solutions’ Dubai HQ The office will serve as the regional headquarters for Video Storage Solutions (VSS), one of the company’s major divisions. VSS will expand its presence in the METAI region to supply authorised security distributors with video recording...

Smiths Detection explores biometric solutions for airport security checkpoints

Technology is expanding passenger screening functions and other capabilities at airport security checkpoints. For example, Smiths Detection is exploring the concept of a security checkpoint that integrates biometric identity management with screening solutions, says Richard Thompson, Global Market Director Aviation, Smiths Detection. Biometrics is the “unique identifier’” for passengers, and through integration of biometrics directly into the checkpoint, passengers can be matc...

STANLEY drives IT-centric solutions for security and greater business value

As security embraces IT-centric solutions, it can provide business value over and above security. Now in charge of managing a variety of data – e.g., from video platforms – a company’s security function has access to a range of new metrics. While security may use video to analyse a security event, machine learning can analyse the same data for other business capabilities, such as quality control or when a policy has been breached. “It’s the same camera, but with d...

How does technology innovation impact security in public spaces?

Public spaces provide soft targets and are often the sites of terrorist or active shooter attacks. Public spaces, by definition, require easy accessibility and unrestricted movement. Given that openness, what security technologies can provide real results? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is technology innovation impacting the security of public spaces?

ASSA ABLOY has announced the acquisition of AM Group

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire AM Group, an Australian industrial door company within entrance automation. "I am very pleased to welcome AM Group and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary addition to our business, specialising in innovative entrance automation,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Rolling steel doors and bi-fold doors “AM Group complements both our product offering and our geographic coverage in Aust...

IDIS installs its fisheye and PTZ cameras to enhance security at Bluebird House

Bluebird House is a specialist UK inpatient facility, providing treatment and care for young people with complex mental health problems which mean they pose a risk to themselves or others. Run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the centre also houses adolescents detained under the Mental Health Act, so the highest standards of care, protection and security are required. As part of a wider review of security and safety across the trust, Bluebird House was earmarked for a comprehensive vide...

Genetec gives Alain Bissada a new role, devices strategic initiatives to support fast growth in Mexico

Genetec Inc., a pioneer technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence announced strategic new initiatives to support its fast growth in Mexico. To spearhead these new initiatives, long time Genetec sales leader, Alain Bissada, who is currently Senior Director for Canada, is taking on a new expanded role to include Mexico as part of his responsibilities. In this new position, Alain Bissada will be responsible for supporting the company’s wide...

Arecont Vision to showcase advanced IP cameras, as part of its Total Video Solution, at ISC East 2019

Arecont Vision Costar (AVC), globally renowned provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology and video surveillance solutions, will deliver live demonstrations of its latest high-tech cameras from booth 252 at the ISC East 2019 exhibition and conference. The two-day security industry event will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, located in New York City, NY, from November 20 - 21, 2019. Total Video Solution AVC will highlight several powerful new cameras as part of the award-...

ReconaSense to announce beta launch of Rapid Install Wizard software for access control systems at ISC East 2019

ReconaSense, a next-gen physical security intelligence and access control company, has announced the beta launch of its Rapid Install Wizard, a new software tool for integrators that reduces the time-intensive configuration of access control projects using Mercury controllers by 50% or more. Deploying Access control systems Deploying and configuring access control systems is typically a manual, error-prone process for integrators who must physically locate each onsite controller and input diff...

ASSA ABLOY’s Code Handle digital PIN locking solution ensures enhanced security and authorised access control

All retail outlets have doors off their shop floor where the public should not go. Yet managing keys creates a distracting staff workload. A bulky mechanical PIN lock ruins the aesthetics of the shop. In a small retail space, electronic access control could be overkill. Now, the Code Handle battery-operated digital lock secures the door with a slim-line handle. Code Handle digital lock Shop owners can ensure thieves won’t be tempted to enter a room where valuable stock is held with only...

Texecom Cloud wins ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ at the PSI Premier Awards

Texecom Cloud is delighted to announce that they were awarded ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ in the recent PSI Premier Awards. Accessible on any internet-connected device, Texecom Cloud enables security installers to manage multiple alarm systems from one simple interface, simultaneously. This in turn helps them save money and increase revenues by being more efficient and adding value to their customers. It gives engineers complete control over their alarm system portfolio &...

Dahua Technology VP Jason Zhao welcomes delegates from Serbia on their visit to Dahua Headquarters

On the afternoon of November 6th, delegates from Serbia visited Dahua Technology headquarters: Chief of Shumadija region of Serbia, Mrs. Biljana llic Stosic; Adviser to the mayor of Kragujevac, Mr. Dusan Davidovic; General Manager of Serbian Post, Mrs. Mira Petrovic; and Mr. Dejan Pesut. They were warmly received by Dahua VP, General Manager of Dahua Overseas Business Center, Mr. Jason Zhao, along with Managing Director of Dahua CEE & Nordic, Mr. Colin Wang, Technical Director of Dahua Serbi...

TAKEX EUROPE launches MX-12FAM dual-zone outdoor PIR sensor with anti-masking technology

TAKEX EUROPE LTD, a Japanese manufacturer of active and passive infrared perimeter intruder detection sensors, are pleased to announce the launch of a new 12m x 180 degree dual-zone outdoor PIR sensor with anti-masking technology. Following the success of the MS and OMS series sensors, the newly developed MX-12FAM features the same dual-zone detection system which, requiring simultaneous detection across horizontal and downward zones, prevents nuisance alarms from small animals and passing vehic...

UVeye’s insight on the risk of car bombs to hotel security

Over the past 15 years, nearly every mass casualty attack in Africa and Asia has included assaults on hotels. In 2019, high-profile attacks like those seen in Sri Lanka where three 5-star hotels (the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, and the Kingsbury) were struck on Easter day, and the January assault on the DusitD2 in Nairobi, have highlighted the threat facing hotels. Primary targets Hotels have long been primary targets because they are hubs for westerners, providing attackers with both a...

EVVA to showcase mechanical and electronic locking solutions at international event in Vienna, Austria

Under the headline “Start-up since 1919”, EVVA presented the company to journalists from eight countries at a two-day international media event from 13 to 14 November 2019. True to EVVA's innovative spirit, the event started with a start-up tour of Vienna. On the second day, the media representatives were able to participate in an exclusive press conference and tour of the Wienerberg facility where they were given personal insights into the site and a current outlook on future challe...

Secutech Thailand 2019 closes with positive response to inaugural ‘Smart City Solutions Week’

Displaying a collective enthusiasm to build a safer future, 8,576 industry professionals journeyed from all corners of Asia to attend the 7th edition of Secutech Thailand, which finished its four day run on 31 October. With smart city solutions as a core theme, exhibitors and visitors alike were united in their consensus that the Thai security market is full of potential, particularly due to the government’s commitment to smart city initiatives. Positive sentiment also surrounded the succ...

Aeroturn LLC announces release of advanced optical portal turnstile solutions at ISC East 2019

Aeroturn LLC, global turnstile manufacturer that offers 100% Made in The USA turnstiles, has announced that the company will be returning to the ISC East 2019 show once again to showcase its groundbreaking turnstile solutions to the East Coast in booth #550. The show will take place at the Jacob Javits Center on November 20th and 21st 2019 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ISC East is the Northeast’s largest security trade show where over 7,000 security and public safety profes...

NTT Ltd. reveals critical cybersecurity trends that will shape business technology in 2020

NTT Ltd., a global technology services provider, has announced the most critical cyber security trends that will shape the business technology landscape in 2020 – and the steps organisations need to take to address them. The Future Disrupted: 2020 Technology Trends, which include key insights from the company’s Security division, reveal that Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) will rocket as attacks happening at machine speed demand an AI-based approach to securit...

360 Vision Technology’s collaboration on mobile CCTV solution supports Hackney Council’s public safety initiative

Delivering public space CCTV via mobile applications, from emergency response through to dealing with antisocial behaviour, has always been technically challenging. Hackney Council’s Civil Protection Service Manager, Andy Wells, recently saw an opportunity to introduce two existing suppliers to each other, to collaborate in developing an industry first mobile CCTV solution – and one that would provide significant advantages over traditional CCTV fit outs. Commenting on the developme...

Matrix Time-Attendance solution adopted by TCIEXPRESS for quick salary processing and enhanced productivity

TCIEXPRESS, a customer-oriented, multi-technology transport system in the Indian and International markets, has announced using Matrix Time-Attendance solution for increasing productivity and streamlining salary processing. This high-tech transport system pursuit value-based policies to satisfy the aspirations of society, customers, vendors, employees, shareholders and the transport industry. Speed is the essence of all the services of TCIEXPRESS whether through land or air, anywhere in India an...

HID Global expands Digital Certificate family to offer Extended Validation Code Signing (EV CS) certificate

HID Global, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has expanded its digital certificate family to offer an Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing (EV CS) certificate that protects software from tampering and forgery. Customers who download software that has been digitally signed with the IdenTrust TrustID EV CS certificates can identify the source and launch its applications or other code without receiving an ‘Unknown Publisher’ warning from t...

Genetec to unveil unified security and public safety solutions at International Security Expo 2019

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its attendance at International Security Expo (ISE), taking place at Olympia, London from 3 - 4 December 2019. Genetec security solutions at ISE  Genetec, recognised as a renowned international vendor of Video Management Systems (VMS), will be demonstrating its wide array of tools that enable government, law enforcement, CNI, transportation provi...

Gallagher Security’s integrated access control solution creates a safe environment for visiting dignitaries of Saïd Business School

An Oxford University facility has enhanced its security with the help of world technology pioneer in integrated access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection. Saïd Business School, the University of Oxford’s centre of learning for undergraduate and graduate students in business, management and finance, has replaced its former system with an integrated Gallagher Security access control solution to protect it against theft and create a safe environment for visiting...

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