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DIO-52 is a DI/DO module that integrates wired devices into wireless networks to create automated responses and enhances security and convenience. With a digital input (DI) and a digital output (DO) connecting to wired devices, DIO-52 serves as a bridge of reliability and fast communication between a security system and wired devices. DIO-52 turns the device connected to its DI point into the trigger of events, and its DO point into the responder of events. Open it, close it, turn it on, turn i...

DITEK, globally renowned provider of surge protection solutions, has announced the launch of a new Deflector Series Surge Protective Device model, DTK-DF120S12, specifically designed to protect convenience stores and multi-dispenser fueling stations from unnecessary damage caused by electrical surge events. DTK-DF120S12 This unique new configuration delivers a wide range of benefits to store operators by protecting sensitive fuel pump control systems and more from damage while ensuring that pr...

Alcatraz, developer of secure frictionless access control products, has partnered with Intelligent Systems Marketing, Inc. (ISM), to sell and market Alcatraz’s innovative security solutions. Access control solutions ISM is a manufacturer’s representative company covering Northern California, Northern Nevada, and the Rocky Mountain States that specialises in the sale and installation of a variety of security products including comprehensive access control solutions. "We're always e...

We are all more aware than ever of the need for cybersecurity. The Internet of Things is a scary place when you think about all the potential for various cyber-attacks that can disrupt system operation and negatively impact a customer’s business. Because most physical security systems today are IP-based, the two formerly separate disciplines are more intertwined than ever. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can cybersecurity challenges impact the physical security of a...

Arc Monitoring’s Control Room Operator, Jack, is a frequent bus traveller, using them to get to and from work. Due to changes in the bus timetable caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jack’s commute to work had doubled in time. The reductions also meant no buses were available at the end of his shift. As Jack doesn’t hold a driving license, he had no other option than to try and get a taxi back home. Not only were Jack’s working days getting longer, but his bank balance was...

To limit the spread of COVID-19, many governments, municipalities and enterprises world-wide are introducing new health and safety measures to ensure that all entrants to public buildings are screened for above average temperatures. In response to these new measures, Pangea, a global supplier of digital identity and security solutions is announcing the integration of thermal imaging technology as part of its biometric access control and incident management solution. The thermal imaging technolo...

The American subsidiary, Boon Edam Inc., has recently appointed Patrick Nora as the new President and Managing Director of the Boon Edam factory organisation (Boon Edam Manufacturing) in Lillington, North Carolina. Patrick will work in tandem with Valerie Anderson, the President and Managing Director of the commercial organisation (Boon Edam Inc.), to fabricate and deliver premium security entrances and architectural revolving doors to customers in the Americas. As the executive officer of the...

Abnormal Security, the platform that protects large enterprises from the most sophisticated, targeted email attacks announced the appointment of Kevin Moore as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years of success leading high-performing global sales teams in the security industry, Kevin is responsible for scaling Abnormal’s worldwide sales team, operations, and go-to-market engine. About Kevin Moore Kevin joins Abnormal Security from Vectra Networks, where he led all direct and channel...

Axis Communications announces the support for its range of audio products and network speakers in AXIS Companion video management software. The enhancement brings the benefits of audio in security and incident deterrent to the broadest range of customers, with the ease of management familiar to users of AXIS Companion. With the Axis audio support in AXIS Companion software, users will be able to install network speakers by the push of a button to their existing system. Reducing costs of suppor...

In all medical settings, people are coming and going all day. Therapists leave their personal belongings in changing rooms, patients want privacy in consulting rooms, open or unlocked doors can be an invitation to opportunists.   Yet, keeping track of mechanical keys can be a tiresome task for a small practice. There is a solution: The Code Handle PIN lock from ASSA ABLOY.   Keyless access solution  In Irun, in Spain’s Basque country, Fylab sought easy electronic door sec...

The safeguarding of premises through the monitoring of entrance and exit points has traditionally been a very manual aspect of security. Human operators have been relied on to make decisions about who to admit and deny based on levels of authorisation and the appropriate credentials. But the access control business, like many industries before it, is undergoing its own digital transformation; one where the protection of premises, assets and people is increasingly delivered by interconnected sys...

IDEX Biometrics ASA, a provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEX’s fingerprint sensor and Tongxin Microelectronics’ Co., Ltd. (TMC) secure element have been included in a biometric payment card certified by China UnionPay. This is the first biometric payment card to be certified by China UnionPay. TMC is a secure element supplier in China focused on the smart card industry and is partnering with IDEX to accelerate...

SightLogix introduces a breakthrough in outdoor security that analyses detected targets from both thermal and visible sensors simultaneously for high detection accuracy and reduced false alarms. Dual Sensor Analytics (DSA) is a major step forward for making a smart video system into a reliable, 24-hour security solution. Two eyes are always better than one, especially when they can see different things. Thermal video has long been recognised as an excellent human detector because it sees in the...

Whether one is a large multi-national retailer or a smaller high-street store, security will be near the top of the list of priorities. In fact, the safety of visitors and staff, coupled with the security of goods, can be vital to any retailer’s success and profitability. CLIQ® technology from provider Mul-T-Lock offers a smart security solution for all types of retail applications, whether it be a chain of supermarkets or a standalone local shop. Managing access permissions Mul-T-L...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems is very important to ensure a high level of security. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, which contributes to cost efficiency and sustainability. "There is no doubt that access control solutions will be increasingly cloud-based systems," says Alex Holmström, Sales Director at ACRE International, which includes Vanderbilt Industries. ACRE International - with the Vanderbilt brand - is a global...

Mack Brooks Exhibitions announced that inter airport Europe, an airport exhibition, will be rescheduled. The 23rd edition of the event, which was planned to take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany in early October 2021, has been rescheduled to 16 – 19 November 2021 following a series of exhibition postponements and a subsequent knock-on effect on the 2021 exhibition calendar, following the recent COVID-19 developments globally. Speaking about the announcement, Nicola Hamann,...

Hank Washington, a company specialising in high-quality household products, announced a new keyless keypad door lock system. The BACKR electronic access control solution is ideal for customers interested in a high-security door lock for both indoor and outdoor applications. The recent announcement aims to provide a reliable security solution for residents and business owners throughout the US. The new BACKR keyless door lock features an easy-to-use touchscreen offering four unlock alternatives:...

Redrock Biometrics and HYPR announce a partnership for Redrock Biometrics to provide palm authentication with their PalmID solution. HYPR is a renowned provider of passwordless authentication for enterprises. Backed by Comcast, Mastercard, and Samsung, the HYPR cloud platform is designed to eliminate passwords and shared secrets across the enterprise. With HYPR, businesses have deployed secure passwordless authentication for millions of users. The addition of Redrock Biometrics' PalmID to the H...

Mitie Security has launched new fever-screening solutions, using thermal imaging to identify individuals potentially suffering from COVID-19. The solutions are designed to support both businesses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic such as hospitals, and those preparing to return to business post lockdown, such as retailers, venues and buildings with a significant number of employees. Mitie Security is helping businesses mitigate against the spread of Coronavirus with the launch of a n...

ID R&D, the award-winning biometric solutions provider offering AI-based voice, face and behavioural user authentication and anti-spoofing capabilities, announced that its ISO 30107-3 compliant passive facial liveness product, IDLive Face has been selected by Reconnect, a Public Benefit Company that is revolutionising the criminal justice industry. The technology further facilitates Reconnect’s mission to deliver modern monitoring technology that is designed to reduce incarceration, r...

Man and machine form the perfect pair when it comes to fighting payment fraud, according to a new whitepaper from European payments solution firm, Nets and multi-national professional services provider, KPMG. Fighting Fraud with a Model of Models explains how utilising human expertise in combination with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies can significantly increase the accuracy of fraud prevention services. Fighting Fraud with a Model of Models Fighting Fraud...

Suprema Inc., a globally-renowned provider of security and biometrics solutions, has announced 'Suprema Mobile Access', a new mobile contactless solution and complete platform for managing, issuing and tracking access credentials using smartphones. As access control systems have evolved beyond physical access cards, access control solutions using mobile phones as a credential were introduced. Suprema Mobile Access Suprema Mobile Access employs a smartphone application with NFC (Near Field Com...

AxxonSoft has announced the release of version 4.11 of the Intellect PSIM. The new version provides neural network–based analytics, video wall management interface, automatic object tracking with a PTZ camera, support for Intel Quick Sync Video hardware decoding, and servers for ONVIF and SIP protocols. The new release also includes updated versions of Face Intellect, POS Intellect, Auto Intellect, and Web Reporting subsystem, along with many other enhancements and improvements introduced...

It has become increasingly important to control the spread of Coronavirus through monitoring key symptoms, such as a fever. To reduce the risk to the key workers and patients of University Hospital Llandough from doing this manually, Oprema, the renowned Cardiff-based multi-brand distributor of security equipment, and its partner, Dahua Technology, the globally-renowned solutions provider in the global video surveillance industry, has donated a thermal imaging solution to the facility. Thermal...

Bosch announces the launch of INTEOX, a new camera platform designed to modernise the security and safety industry. The first fully-open platform of its kind, INTEOX gives users, system integrators, and application developers’ unlimited freedom for innovation and customisation. As the world becomes increasingly connected, the Internet of Things (IoT) presents new opportunities for individuals and businesses. However, to take full advantage of the opportunities that the IoT brings, the saf...

Vanderbilt’s Bluetooth Low Energy readers have been nominated as a finalist in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2020. The readers have been nominated in the Access Control category. Benchmark believes that the future of the electronic security sector lies in the creation of innovative and smart solutions. The Benchmark Innovation Awards recognise that it is vital that manufacturers deliver innovation that both enhances the technological capabilities of their products, and allow those deve...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has reached a milestone of 100,000 access points for its cloud-based KS Keys as a Service solution. Launched in late 2012, SALTO KS was the first cloud-based access control solution in the market. Since then, millions of SALTO users have experienced the benefit of this technology which delivers a flexible, cloud-based access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired...

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a modular airborne electronic combat system: Kalaetron Attack. By neutralising enemy fire control radars at different distances, it preserves freedom of movement for the air forces that deploy it and their allies, even when faced with state-of-the-art air defence systems. Kalaetron Attack is a new addition to the Kalaetron electronic warfare product family, which uses fully digitalised hardware and artificial intelligence to detect radar-based thr...

Malwarebytes, a globally-renowned advanced endpoint protection and remediation solutions provider, has announced the launch of Malwarebytes Privacy, a next-generation virtual private network (VPN) to protect users’ privacy online. The VPN is the first offering in an emerging suite of privacy products from Malwarebytes, built on a foundation that empowers users with faster speeds and simplified user experiences. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN Featuring a highly-efficient VPN protocol, Malwareb...

Euralarm released a communiqué with recommendations on updating National Codes (like a Building Code, Fire Code, etc.) when new Standards become available. Ratification of Standards The development of new or revised standards follows a certain process that is finalised with the ratification of the standard by the standardisation body (CEN, CENELEC, etc.). Following the ratification, there are dates that the new or revised standard is available, announced and published followed by a date...