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Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that Hemet School District has completed installation of a district-wide Vicon Valerus Video Management Solution. The Valerus system centrally secures 28 buildings, spanning over 750 square miles, embodying 22,000 students. The district needed upgrades to their previous surveillance system to allow centralised and better remote monitoring throughout the distric...

One of the common characteristics of trade shows is booths with walls and walls of new products. Sometimes exhibitors seem intent on displaying everything in their portfolio, even though the displays appear cluttered and may not be welcoming. In an age of system sales, in particular, the emphasis on products can seem off kilter. Discussions with exhibitors at this year’s GSX show reveal a new awareness of the need for less cluttered booths, but the equipment walls persist. Here’s a...

Security and Safety Things GmbH (SAST) will demonstrate their open IoT platform for video surveillance cameras at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Chicago, September 10 to 12, 2019 at McCormick Place. The world's first open and standardised operating system with a global IoT marketplace will feature applications from more than 15 partner software developers running on security cameras from more than five camera manufacturers in an innovative, airport-themed booth at GSX. "GSX is the ideal...

Johnson Controls will exhibit security technologies and platforms that are helping to advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces in order to power the mission of its customers at Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Chicago from Sept. 8 through Sept. 12. In booth #703, Johnson Controls will showcase innovative technologies that work together to construct connected, intelligent facilities in an “Integrated Smart Buildings Command Center.” Attendees will have an inside look i...

Leon Medical Centers is a privately-owned healthcare organisation with seven state-of-the-art facilities serving over 46,000 elderly and Medicare patients in Miami and neighbouring communities in Dade County, Florida. Established in 1996 by Benjamin Leon Jr., Leon Medical Centers is one of the largest and most prestigious primary healthcare organisations in the state. However, what really sets it apart is its rigorously enforced service philosophy of ‘personal attention at all times&rsquo...

At GSX 2019, SilverShield™ Safety & Information Systems will showcase their award-winning visitor and information management system (Booth #1594). The solution is an easy-to-use, cloud-based SAAS approach to security, with several different modules that provide a complete safety solution. “The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is the most effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility,” said Robin Baker, CTO, SilverShield. &ldq...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, a global provider in access solutions, announces the integration of their Aperio™ wireless lock technology with the Pinnacle Advanced access control software and 1700 Intelligent Controller from Sielox LLC, a designer of innovative Layered Security Solutions since 1979. Aperio will integrate with Version 10.4 of Pinnacle™ Access Control Platform. A feature-rich, event-management software solution, Pinnacle provides superior access control management and...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, a global provider in access solutions, announces the integration of their Aperio™ wireless lock technology with the Pinnacle Advanced access control software and 1700 Intelligent Controller from Sielox LLC, a designer of innovative Layered Security Solutions since 1979. Aperio will integrate with Version 10.4 of Pinnacle™ Access Control Platform. A feature-rich, event-management software solution, Pinnacle provides superior access control management and...

GSX 2019 got off to a jaunty start Tuesday. The show was humming with activity much of the day, and most exhibitors said they were pleased with the numbers and types of potential customers visiting their booths. There seemed to be less emphasis on product introductions than at the ISC West show in the spring (although there is much that is on the new side), while the trend toward system sales is continuing. Here's a review of Day 1 from the show floor. Dahua continues to educate market ...

Suprema is set to host Suprema Connect Japan 2019 (SCJP 2019), an exclusive partner conference in Tokyo on September 19th. The conference will be co-hosted with Secure Inc., a Suprema’s strategic partner in Japanese market. Exclusive to the SCJP 2019, Suprema will make the first official showcase of newly launched Mobile Credential solution. The new Mobile Credential is an advanced and new smartphone-based authentication solution using both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC. The solution...

Sepura partner, Swedish Radio Supply is proud to announce that they have once again secured the trust of Region Värmland, signing an agreement to provide them with the latest products in radio communication and applications for their businesses. Through the new agreement, Swedish Radio Supply will deliver Sepura SC21 hand-portable radios and Sepura SRG3900 mobile radios for use in vehicles, as well as, a range of applications which will be delivered after the summer in around September 2019...

Fire and security systems are two elements of the same mission: To keep buildings and their occupants safe. However, the two systems often operate independently and may not be integrated. Should there be more integration and what are the pitfalls? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the challenges and opportunities of integrating security and fire systems?

Video is a more common feature of security systems than ever before, driven by implementation of Internet Protocol (IP) networks. In addition, various computer analytics systems are now being implemented as a matter of course. The combination of the two trends is changing – and expanding – the operation of security operations centers (SOCs). Intelligent security operations "Intelligence is central to the next evolution of security", says Alan Stoddard, Vice President and General Ma...

Ethics is a particularly important subject in an industry such as fire and security because the result of unethical actions might make the difference in life and death. For example, if an employee acts unethically when servicing a fire extinguisher, the result could be to burn down the building. Although ethics is not a common topic of discussion in the fire and security industry, perhaps it should be. Chubb Fire and Security is a company that provides an example of how an emphasis on ethics ca...

Trackforce™, a security workforce management platform, announces its acquisition of Valiant Solutions Inc., a provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions. The new company, Trackforce Valiant, now delivers all-in-one security workforce management platform: the only comprehensive operations management solution available to the industry. Building on a pedigree and industry knowledge of physical security, Trackforce Valiant is a purpose-built solution that supports the growin...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Darren Oddie to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Darren will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Keith Bloodworth, and will serve as a member of the senior management team. His focus will be on driving growth through customer-centric marketing and product management. Darren joins CNL Software from Wipro Digital where h...

As Vice President and General Manager of Computer Vision at RealNetworks, Dan Grimm leads the company’s facial recognition platform, SAFR. Prior to joining RealNetworks, Dan served as General Manager of Kindle Enterprise Publishing at Amazon. Dan also served as Associate Partner at Monitor Deloitte, where he led numerous strategy engagements advising C-suite and cabinet-level leaders in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on driving top-line corporate growth, n...

Cambridge-based wearable tech specialist Equivital has announced its next generation of body-worn sensors – a major advancement in worker protection. The new range offers greater flexibility for organisations seeking to reduce mortality from avoidable causes, such as heat stress and falls the network of sensors can be scaled up or down, according to the level of threat to life. Physiological monitoring system The new modular sensors are designed to simplify deployment of Equivital&rsquo...

‍Vectra announced that Privileged Access Analytics (PAA) are available with the Cognito platform to monitor the interactions between user accounts, services, and hosts, and provide continuous visibility and assessment of privileges required to enforce zero trusts. A traditional access-based approach to zero trusts relies on one-time security gating decisions that use a predefined list of privileged identities. This approach is fundamentally flawed when cyber attackers steal credentialed acc...

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cathal Phelan has joined its board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Cathal join our board. His business leadership, 30 years of engineering experience, and broad semiconductor background stood out through our thorough search. Cathal will strengthen the board independence we value at Impinj,” said Impinj Board Chair Peter van Oppen. “Cathal’s deep understanding of radio technologies and sol...

HID Global®, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, will exhibit a host of new products, including biometrics at the door and new integrations, at HID booth #1503 during this week’s GSX 2019 in Chicago. As a sponsor member of the recently launched FiRa™ Consortium, HID Global will feature a demonstration of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. The company will also showcase its award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution and Seos® credential technology. Visit the HID booth...

Axis Communications, one of the market pioneers of network video technology, has received two accolades from security authorities in the form of Cyber Essentials Plus, a scheme operated by the National Cyber Security Centre, and Secure by Default self-certification, organised by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter. The awards demonstrate Axis’ commitment to cyber security and its dedication to mitigating cyber risks within the products and services it provides. The UK Survei...

Suprema ID, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company's BioMini Slim 3, the world's slimmest FAP30 optical fingerprint authentication scanner, received FBI PIV (Personal Identity Verification) and Mobile ID FAP30 certification, tested under the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) Image Quality Specifications (IQS). BioMini Slim 3 features an array of cutting-edge technologies including 15mm ultra-slim FAP30 optical sensor with wider platen, Suprema ID's...

Threat Extinguisher, a Columbus, Ohio based innovator of a patented, innovative, non-lethal active shooter violence solution, has partnered with Paul Boucherle CPP CSC, founder of Matterhorn Consulting, LLC, to continue guiding their growth. Sam Fasone shared their core mission, "Our passion is saving lives in situations of extreme violence by providing an effective means of communication and defensive solution to the average person during highly stressful events. We have implemented our soluti...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in Intelligent Identity, announced two new white papers from its CISO Advisory Council on securing customer data and combating insider threats. The Ping Identity CISO Advisory Council is made up of security experts from a range of markets—spanning healthcare, banking, travel and leisure, energy, technology, consulting and education. These CISOs illuminate the current challenges and opportunities impacting today’s security leaders. Members of the 2019 council...

RTI, a global pioneer in control and automation, announced the promotion of Vincent Bova to the position of Director of Dealer Experience. Bova has earned the new role by ensuring an exceptional experience for the company's dealers through robust training programs, superior technical support, and project design assistance. Bova has extensive experience in the CI industry, having owned an integration business for over 12 years, where, in addition to doing installations of his own, he became a pr...

At GSX 2019, Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, will announce a line of AI cameras. The new cameras recognise humans versus vehicles, faces, license plates and more, greatly enhancing the accuracy of video analytics over previous generations. The PNO-A9081 series features 4K resolution while the PNO –A8081 series features 5MP resolution. Both camera models include 2.2x zoom with motorised varifocal lenses (4.5~10mm, F1.6). The new AI a...

Magenta Security MD Abbey Petkar met with SIA Chief Executive Ian Todd and Tony Holyland (SIA Head of Quality & Standards) at Magenta HQ last month to discuss concerns about the lack of business licences in the security industry. They also considered other topics focused on making the security industry more professional and more robust in the face of unscrupulous players in the market. This included how the ACS could be made more available to 80% of the industry, which represents approximate...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating at PACC 2019, to be held at The Grand Hyatt, Dubai from 26th to 29th September 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at the show. People Mobility Management Matrix access control and time-attendance domain will showcase its newly launched face recognition technology for authentication through IP cameras/tablet/mobile. The technology...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired LifeSafety Power, a US supplier of smart integrated access control power solutions for OEMs, integrators and end-users. "I am very pleased to welcome LifeSafety Power into the ASSA ABLOY Group. LifeSafety Power constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in access control solutions,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Access control portfolio "LifeSafety Power is a great complement to our access control portfolio &nd...