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Thales has built an undisputed leadership in many markets over the past 30 years and continues this track record in the biometric technology domain. The company regularly benchmarks the accuracy of its algorithms and develops new security mechanisms to fight fraud and continuously improve the efficiency of its face recognition technologies. However, Thales reminds that the global acceptance of biometrics is closely linked to its responsible and transparent use it. This is an essential parameter...

Even if the user is not at home and children have locked themselves out or the courier wants to deliver a parcel, With DoorBird that is no longer a problem. Every time someone rings the doorbell the user will get a push notification on the smartphone or tablet. Via the DoorBird App, the user can talk to visitors and also see them live in HD quality. The user will never miss a visitor again. With DoorBird, the user is on the move and yet at home, even if a burglar rings at the door to check if s...

Sterling and Wilson, established in 1927, is currently having its corporate office in Mumbai, India. It is one of the turnkey MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Services Company with 60% of its business coming from electro-mechanical projects. Just as the company has been instrumental in pioneering MEP services in India, it has also executed several prestigious MEP projects internationally. Sterling and Wilson are expanding with approximately 10,000 employees located at various regiona...

SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world’s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design with a sleek flat reader in two new colours. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology to accommodate the access control needs of both today and tomorrow. “Our customers, partners, and users rely on the XS4 every day, whic...

Senstar, a globally renowned company in video management, video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), is celebrating 40 years since its incorporation in 1981. Senstar Headquartered in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, Senstar was established with the objective of bringing security technologies, originally targeted for military applications, to the commercial market. Initially a seven-employee company, Senstar now has employees and service centres all over the world. I...

The Nation’s Seaports and Airports throughput thousands of people and billions of dollars worth of materials every day. These ports comprise of massive plots of land located amongst densely populated communities. Seaports can see throughput of more than a thousand trucks on any given day, while airports need to accommodate often erratic traffic consisting of support vehicles, fire trucks and heavy equipment. Securing these facilities requires a varied combination of crash rated barriers....

As anti-fraud company Revector marks 20 years of operating, CEO and Founder Andy Gent believes that telecommunications fraud is still not high enough on the corporate agenda for network operators – this should be a significant concern to shareholders.  In 2001, Revector was launched to combat specific fraudulent activity against mobile network operators. The company’s management expected the business to have a shelf life of no more than five years – such as the belief tha...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces the enhancement of the broadest portfolio of Artificial Intelligence (AI) GPU servers which integrate new NVIDIA Ampere-family GPUs, including the NVIDIA A100, A30, and A2. NVIDIA-certified systems Supermicro’s A100 HGX 8-GPU and 4-GPU servers deliver three times higher AI training and eight times faster performance Supermicro’s late...

Continuing to build on the growth of their European team, Gallagher has appointed James Rose to the position of Technical Account Manager for the North of England and Scotland, working alongside Technical Business Development Manager, Steve Natton. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, James has more than 15 years of security industry experience, holding accomplished roles across technical support, training, sales, and account management. Access control solutions  “James has a tremendous...

UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is one of 17 campuses within the University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1891, UNCG is the largest and most diverse university in the Piedmont Triad region, serving more than 20,000 students and employing approximately 2,800 faculty members. UNC Greensboro (UNCG) The university is in the heart of Greensboro, which boasts nearly 260,000 people, making it visible within the larger community as well. Landlocked by local streets, the 200-acre campus with 30 buildings...

Platinum Protection Systems, LLC went from personally checking on customers' cameras to verify operation, to setting up email notifications and now instant camera, and server status via exacqVision Integrator Services Portal. Small customers typically do not have the time to monitor their security systems. Therefore, Platinum Protection Systems needed a real-time system, to easily access all of their customer’s surveillance equipment, through one interface. They have deployed more than 1,...

Exacq is a manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance. exacqVision VMS software is readily available on factory-installed exacqVision hybrid and IP camera servers or on commercial off-the-shelf servers. “exacqVision integrator services portal enables us to provide our customers with the proactive, turnkey support they need,” said Dave Teague, Director, EdneticsProtect™. Providing technology solutions Since 1997, Ednetics ha...

Comelit Group UK, a manufacturer of access control and door entry solutions, has announced its acquisition of PAC GDX. Under the newly formed and re-branded Comelit-Pac company, the acquisition of PAC GDX by the Italian owned security and fire safety specialist will enable the company to offer total integrated solutions, inclusive of networked access control systems together with door entry, CCTV, home automation, intruder alarm, and fire detection systems. Networked access control Led in th...

While the foundation of autonomous retail has been built up over the past few years, it is only now that retailers are beginning to fully experiment with the technology. There were an estimated 350 stores globally in 2018 offering a fully autonomous checkout process, yet this number is forecast to increase dramatically with 10,000 stores anticipated by 2024. This acceleration in the growth of unmanned retail stores has, in part, been boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic and a demand for a more cont...

Rocío Cano Gullón joins the team of Ajax Systems, the manufacturer of the most awarded wireless security systems in Europe, as a Country manager to strengthen the company’s position in Spain and Portugal. Rocío Cano Gullón is a true security systems sales professional. Video surveillance equipment experience  In the past 3 years, she worked as a Regional Sales Director with a global manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. Rocío has over 20 ye...

  Low-light security cameras have come a long way since standard Infrared (IR) LEDs were introduced as a way of capturing better images at night. Due to Dahua’s low-light technology such as Starlight and Night Colour, it is possible to see full-colour images in dark environments. With the next generation Night Colour 2.0 IP cameras, Dahua takes low-light security a step further with an even larger lens aperture so that more than double the light can pass through for increased fu...

Gregor Schlechtriem has worked in the access control market for over 20 years and is now responsible for the Access & Intrusion Business Unit at Bosch Building Technologies. In this interview, the expert talks about key industry trends, the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, technical innovations and his company’s strategy. Mr. Schlechtriem, you have many years of experience in the security technology market. What is your background and what are your responsibilities as Se...

Ethical consumerism has become a big trend in recent years, as consumers are becoming more concerned about where their money is going and it’s not just individuals. Large corporations, such as PWC, Barclays, Johnson & Johnson and government commissioners are all pledging to spend money with organisations that are prioritising their social, governance and environmental impact. Choosing to ‘buy social’ It is now a boardroom level commitment for many companies to allocate th...

Allied Universal®, global security, and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of The Millard Group, LLC, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based commercial facility services company. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1915 under the name Chicago Window Cleaning, The Millard Group is a third-generation family-owned business with a long history in commercial facility services. The Millard Group provides clients with an integrated solution through its full rang...

Userful Corporation, the globally renowned provider of the software-defined solution for the enterprise AV-over-IP market, has announced its latest software release, which includes advancements to its IT-based Visual Networking Platform, expanding its support for large-scale corporate digital signage deployments. Emerald Signage Early in 2021, with its launch of Emerald Signage, Userful Corporation modernised digital signage for the enterprise, by converging the content creation and delivery f...

STANLEY Security, a global provider of integrated security, health, and safety solutions announced its investment In Nexkey, Inc., an innovator in mobile-first, cloud-based access control solutions. This investment backed by STANLEY Ventures, the venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker is the start of a strategic partnership between the two companies.   “We are committed to building safer, healthier, and more efficient environments, to help the world progress," said ST...

At IDS, image processing with artificial intelligence does not just mean that AI runs directly on cameras and users also have enormous design options through vision apps. Rather, with the IDS NXT ocean embedded vision platform, customers receive all the necessary, coordinated tools and workflows to realise their own AI vision applications without prior knowledge and to run them directly on the IDS NXT industrial cameras. Now follows the next free software update for the AI package. In addition...

The Glasgow Science Centre has invested in a new video surveillance system from Hanwha Techwin to help create a safe environment for visitors who wish to enjoy the Centre’s extensive facilities which include over 400 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a space zone. As one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions, Glasgow Science Centre, which is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, is an educational charity that seeks to inspire and motivate people to...

ADT, the most trusted name in security announced a partnership with DoorDash, the last-mile logistics platform, to provide the Safe by ADT mobile safety solution to its community of millions of Dashers. Safe by ADT will power DoorDash’s new in-app safety toolkit called SafeDash™, allowing Dashers to quickly and easily request professional help by voice or text and receive emergency services to their location anytime they feel unsafe. Safe and secure app “Our commitment to saf...

Essence Group, a technology group developing and supplying wireless security solutions for homes, families, and businesses announced the launch of MyShield, a first-of-its-kind 5G-connected comprehensive intruder prevention system. All-in-one device The MyShield all-in-one device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for preemptive intruder prevention, boosting the protect...

Offices hold so much potential that many businesses are overlooking. With the worst of the pandemic seemingly – hopefully - behind them, many businesses are returning to or repurposing their corporate real estate. This is no easy job while so much is still up in the air. Some companies are still finding their feet with hybrid working and assessing how much space they require. Streamlining corporate real estate portfolios is tempting when they are such a heavy investment. But acting too qu...

The International Security Expo at London’s Olympia will be a welcome opportunity for Inner Range to showcase its products and meet new and existing customers face-to-face. Director Tim Northwood blogs about his hopes for the event and rounds up what visitors can see. "I always enjoy demonstrating Inner Range security systems to would-be customers. Presentations and brochures are helpful but seeing our hardware and software in action is the best way for us to showcase the sophistication o...

Many of the threats facing the energy and utility sector are related to cybersecurity, as recent incidents have confirmed. Another problem is that operating systems for utilities tend to be outdated, which presents extra challenges in a connected world. There are also physical security demands, not to mention regulatory and social issues. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the security trends in energy and utilities?

Aerocharter is a provider of technical, operational, and commercial services to support aviation. Its main activities are cargo services, including handling, storage and supervision of cargo, in parking apron and warehouse. In addition to ramp operations with loading and unloading options, Aerocharter also provides services in aircraft movement, cargo insurance, and security, line maintenance, among others. Video security with AI technology To strengthen its state-of-the-art services, Aerocha...

Integrated security systems manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce the launch of exciting new additions to its powerful GARDiS integrated access management software, in the new Version 2.2. New features added to the GARDiS platform Version 2.2 include integration with the STid BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) mobile device authentication portal, integration with the RS485 wireless locks from ASSA Abloy and SimonsVoss, integration with the new TDSi GARDiS VU VMS software, and a new Cause and Effect E...