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Recently, Gallagher held a roadshow in partnership with Avigilon in Johannesburg, to provide Channel Partners, end-users, and consultants with an overview of the Avigilon integration with Gallagher’s security software, Command Centre. “The main purpose of the roadshow was to highlight the possibilities of the integration between Avigilon’s leading Video Management Software and the Gallagher system,” explains Tiisetso Khanye, Technical Account Manager, for Gallagher South...

Intersec, the globally renowned emergency services, security, and safety event, has announced that ex-MI6 Chief, Sir Alex Younger is one of the first announced international headliners, speaking for the first time in the UAE, as a guest speaker. Ex-MI6 Chief, Sir Alex Younger Alex Younger joined the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), also known as MI6, in 1991 and served as a Diplomat and Undercover Operative. He was appointed Chief or ‘C’ of MI6 in 2014 and...

Due to the GPS in mobile phones, users live in a world where friends and family can track each other’s every move, mobile apps, and smart home devices to meet up, stay connected, and even watch one another make it safely home. But in an emergency, if a person calls 911 from a mobile phone, the operator likely has less information than a rideshare driver. Despite significant advances in technology that allows for the collection and sharing of geolocation information, few severely underfund...

Modern Video security systems are more secure now than ever before. Gone are the days when network video recorders (NVRs) and cameras were allowed to be default credentials (such as a 12345 password), which attackers used to mobilise tens of thousands (or more) devices in a botnet. It’s important to remember that security at times can be simple.  Just requiring login credentials to be changed upon first use resulted in a drastic reduction of compromised security systems. But, simple...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing Version 8.0 of their DSS Video Management Software (VMS) to its North American market. The software upgrade incorporates a smaller file size for the installation package, faster startup time, and an easy-to-deploy secure design. It also boasts high scalability and performance to maximise the investment of DSS users. DSS 8.0 is designed for ease of use, efficiency, and flexibility. Multiple deployment methods a...

The manufacturer-independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of MOBOTIX products and solutions. Test for security vulnerabilities During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios. These correspond to the current cyber att...

Motorola Solutions announced the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, Concealed Weapon Detection (CWD), through an agreement with Evolv Technologies, Inc. The scanning solution uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to detect a wide range of concealed weapons and threats, such as firearms, metallic weapons and improvised explosive devices, on a visitor entering a premises. The introduction of this technology is a part of Motorola Solutions’ ongoing c...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, today announced enhancements to the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System (Eagle Eye Cloud VMS), providing three Editions: Enterprise, Professional, and Standard. Customers can choose the Edition that best meets their needs, based on factors such as: number of locations, number of users, system complexity, and regulatory requirements. Eagle Eye Networks growing customer base includes organisations of all sizes and types tha...

To comply with regulations for the credentialing of airport and airline employees and contractors, airports have to undertake complex and time-consuming processes to issue and administer badges or face hefty fines. To help airports of all sizes automate and simplify this process, Genetec Inc. (‘Genetec’), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces its new Genetec™ Security Center Airport Badging Solution...

Hikvision, a pioneer in delivering high-performance professional security solutions with tremendous value, announced it has elevated three sales engineers to expert level based on dedication in the field. These three professionals were designated from the company’s established team of engineers across the U.S. and reinforces Hikvision’s support for its extensive base of dealers and customers across North America. Possible security solutions “Our team of sales engineers help...

Vismo announces the rollout of what3words location technology on its global location monitoring and safety platform, to help organisations respond to incidents more effectively - and keep their employees as safe as possible. Vismo provides a proven, since 2012, resilient location monitoring and safety service to businesses, public sector organisations and NGOs, ensuring their travelling or remote employees can be located and protected while at work. It does this via the Vismo App, which is...

The new IDIS Intelligent Video Wall Station, designed as a simple plug-in for the cost and licence-free IDIS Center VMS, brings the benefits of video wall services to a wider market, including smaller and mid-sized customers. The new offering makes it easier for businesses to plan, design, configure, and use dynamic video walls. It lets them optimise safety and security, with centralised monitoring for single or multiple-sites, without the traditional price tag.  IDIS Intelligent Video Wa...

RaySecur, a security imaging technology company with the world’s first DHS Safety Act-designated millimetre wave (mmWave) desktop scanner, for mail and package threat detection, announced that former Boston Police Commissioner, Ed Davis has joined the company’s Advisory Board. Ed Davis will leverage his decades of law enforcement experience, in order to help RaySecur accelerate adoption of its flagship MailSecur mail and package threat detection solutions. MailSecur scanners MailS...

Sepura’s CEO Steve Barber has been elected to the TETRA and Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Board, adding considerable experience to the leadership team of the industry body. Steve Barber brings to the TCCA Board, a thorough understanding of global critical communications’ user requirements, as well as extensive experience in supplying and manufacturing fit for purpose devices, and managing technology evolution. Open critical communications standards His election pledge...

Kwikset, brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Hardware & Home Improvement division, the globally renowned company in residential security solutions, announced the availability of the Home Connect 620, the company’s newest Z-Wave connected smart lock. Home Connect 620 smart lock The Home Connect 620, which offers a 10-button keypad with one-touch locking, is Kwikset’s first smart lock in the ‘Home Connect’ line. It is also the company’s first lock, featuring the la...

Eagle Eye Networks announced it ranked 307 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, in its 27th year. As the number one provider of video surveillance solutions for the third year in a row, Eagle Eye earned the number 12 overall spot in the category of Electronic Devices/Hardware. The company grew 403 percent during that period. Cloud and artificial...

Rescu Prime launches a GPS emergency alert system that cross-references geographical information, counties, zip codes, data lists of local authorities, and more to determine a user’s exact location and contact the closest available emergency response, team. The app can dispatch emergency responders anywhere in the United States to a user’s exact location in only two taps, offering the fastest way to get help during an emergency.  Two-way SMS chat In addition to these groundbr...

Mister Car Wash, Inc., North America’s largest car wash network, has chosen Interface Security Systems (Interface), a globally renowned managed service provider, to upgrade and optimise its video monitoring and alarm systems. With over 350 car washes nationwide, and rapid expansion plans, Mister Car Wash is committed to delivering a safe and consistent customer experience, across all its locations. Interface overhauls CCTV system To address their unique safety requirements, Mister Car W...

Dahua Technology is a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and services provider. Based on technological innovations, Dahua Technology offers end-to-end security solutions, systems, and services, in order to create value for city operations, corporate management, and consumers. Dahua Technology has designed a video surveillance and control solution for a popular Panamanian Food Company - Empresa Panamena de Alimentos (EPA). Dahua’s security solution Empresa Panamena de Al...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry-renowned company in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is featuring its new 9-door controller for affordable multi-door interlocks and mantrap applications, from 2 to 9 doors, as well as its complete line-up of touchless door control solutions, at ISC East 2021 exhibition, in booth #1030. All of Dortronics’ product design and manufacturing operations are located at the company’s Sag Harbor, New York headquarters, which gives the...

Ava Security has launched the ability to use third-party sensors with Ava Aware Cloud, the open data platform for building and facilities intelligence. By merging video security with sensor technology, organisations can unlock the enhanced situational awareness of security along with facility management, staff well-being, and productivity.  Open Ava Aware data platform Siloed unconnected systems are a big challenge for organisations seeking greater insights and better building security....

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions announced the release of LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items. HID Global is a pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions. The company has extended its LinTRAK ultra-high frequency (UHF) radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags for linen management to include an extra small form factor option, ideal for discreet attachment onto small te...

Be it sacrificing some of the work-life balance gains made during a prolonged period of remote working or anxiety around health in light of the events of the past 18 months, it is the job of employers to make their workspaces safe and appealing to their recruits once again. Indeed, the dynamics are changing. Research reveals a belief among pioneer commercial real estate companies that individual workspaces could take up as little as 30% of future workplaces. Moreover, further insight shows tha...

Ava Security has launched the ability to install third-party sensors into Ava Aware Cloud, the open data platform for building and facilities intelligence. By merging this intelligence-gathering security system with sensor technology, organisations can unlock enhanced situational awareness of security along with facility management, staff well-being, and productivity. Siloed unconnected systems have long been a challenge for organisations seeking greater insights and better buil...

In the field of access control, face recognition has come a long way. Once considered too slow to authenticate people's identities and credentials in high traffic conditions, face recognition technology has evolved to become one of the quickest, most effective access control identity authentication solutions across all industries. Advancements in artificial intelligence and advanced neural network (ANN) technology from industry leaders like Intel have improved the accuracy and efficiency of fa...

March Networks is pleased to announce that it has achieved CyberSecure Canada certification, developed by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Canada’s authority on cybersecurity. In order to become certified, an organisation must put into place the requirements of the 13 security control areas developed by the Centre. Examples of these control areas include developing an incident response plan, implementing strong user authentication, providing employee training, implementing data rec...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced plans for a significant new expansion of their North Carolina offices, in the United States of America. North America HQ facility In the first quarter of 2022, the company will open a new headquarters, which will be located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The brand-new facility will be home to many of Boon Edam’s office staff, as well as a new showroom and technology ce...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors announced they are demonstrating the new Speedlane Compact for the first time on the east coast in booth #1119 at the ISC East exhibition in New York City, NY. ISC East is the largest security trade show in the Northeast region of the US, bringing together thousands of security and public safety professionals with hundreds of leading security brands for the 2-day event. Boon Edam is also the official turnst...

Traka announced that the company has received LenelS2 factory certification for OnGuard access control solution, as a LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) partner. Traka’s key and asset management system interfaces with the OnGuard access control system, and provides seamless, single-credential access to property secured by Traka. LenelS2 OAAP factory certification “Traka has completed the required factory testing at LenelS2, to validate the functionality of its interface to...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced a new set of solutions and capabilities built on its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Platform, which will give security venue operators a new way to make data-driven, intelligent decisions about overall security requirements and vulnerabilities. By using real-time, easily accessed statistics, Facility Reporting, Facility Insights and Customisable Alerting will provide a holistic view of the venue, enabling operators to optimise staffing and tailor th...