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BitSight, the Standard in Security Ratings, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. The World’s Most Innovative Companies list honours the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. This year’s list features 434 businesses from 39 countries. “BitSight is transforming how the global marketplace...

In response to the escalating situation regarding the Covid-19 virus, ACE Group and Messe Frankfurt Middle East have decided to postpone Intersec Saudi Arabia 2020. The event will now take place from 1 - 3 September 2020 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The postponement comes following concerns from Intersec Saudi Arabia exhibitors, speakers, and visitors around recent developments of Covid-19 in Saudi, including visa issuing and travel restrictions that would limit...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, successfully launched its brand new solution for smart night surveillance, the WizSense Full-Colour Series Network Camera. Unparalleled night surveillance This new camera series embraces Dahua Technology’s four major technological innovations: Large Aperture Lens - Features F1.0 super large aperture that collects 2.5 times amount of light compared with F1.6 aperture, creating brighter image. High-Performance S...

Maxxess Systems, a global provider of event response management and collaboration systems, has launched a new website specifically designed to strengthen company communications and serve as a platform for providing ongoing value to the Integrated Security market. The new site features separate dedicated areas for each of the primary offered software platforms, and includes new spaces for case studies and blog postings to share market insights, trends, and examples to benefit the industry. Vibr...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the company has hired a new Service Sales Manager and further expanded its national and enterprise sales teams to support continued strong demand for security entrance solutions in the Americas. With hundreds of entrance installations across the country, Boon Edam is committed to helping organisations keep their solutions running for many years with minimal interruptions. Al Vandine has com...

Key topics and challenges affecting the security systems and guarding sectors were addressed at this year’s NSI-sponsored Thought Leadership Summit, held at the Royal Lancaster London. Delegates from across the industry engaged with a lively, informative and thought provoking programme, organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). A cross-section of security industry end users, service providers, sector organisations and regulatory bodies attended the third annual UK...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, launches its new MegaDC line of servers – the industry’s first COTS systems designed exclusively for large-scale deployment in hyperscale datacentres. Supermicro’s breakthrough MegaDC servers are purpose-built and flexible COTS platforms specifically designed for hyperscale infrastructure deployments. By reducing the component count and optimising the p...

The Innovation Gallery is an initiative promoted by the pioneering Spanish Security event, SICUR, that recognises businesses who have demonstrated true innovation and made a significant contribution to technological development in their sector. OPTEX was featured among the top 14 winners in the Security category by a panel of industry experts for its innovative ViiK radar-based vehicle sensors. ViiK’s sensors are above-ground vehicle detectors which require no civil engineering works to b...

The new open and modular video system platform MOBOTIX 7 changes the way video surveillance and video analytics are used. With an ever increasing portfolio of hardware, software and intelligent solutions, MOBOTIX applications are not only solutions for current requirements but also scalable for the future needs of various industries. MOBOTIX 7 video system platform The main areas of focus are the utilities, energy and mining industries. MOBOTIX 7 is the latest addition to the MOBOTIX family an...

IFSEC and co-located shows rescheduled to take place on 8–10 September 2020 at London ExCeL IFSEC 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held at ExCeL London on 8–10 September 2020. This rescheduling covers the following events: IFSEC International FIREX International Safety & Health Expo Facilities Show Intelligent Building Europe Workplace Wellbeing Show Counter Terror Expo, Ambition, Forensics Expo Europe...

Sepura will be demonstrating a proof of concept solution at the BAPCO 2020 show slated to be held in Coventry, UK from March 10 to March 11. The company will be showing how existing TETRA radios can be repurposed for the forthcoming ESN network. Wireless Remote Speaker Mic  A Sepura SC21 is being utilised as a wireless Remote Speaker Mic (RSM), driving an ESN device whilst also providing a solution for Direct Mode Operation, a capability currently not available on existing LTE devices. T...

Eagle Eye Networks, an international provider of cloud video surveillance, announced the release of its cloud-client fisheye camera dewarping solution. Eagle Eye Cloud VMS customers can now securely access their fisheye cameras and dewarp the video in real-time from their desktop browser or mobile device. Eagle Eye Cloud VMS supports a broad array of fisheye cameras from multiple manufacturers, models include: Axis M3058 Hanwha 9010R Avigilon 12.0-H4F-DO1-IR Hikvision DS-2CD63C5G0-I(V)(S)...

Everbridge, Inc., the globally renowned company in critical event management (CEM), has announced that the company has unveiled new CEM capabilities across the Internet of Things (IoT) for corporate, government and healthcare organisations to protect their people, assets, operations, supply chain and brand from critical events such as coronavirus (COVID-19). Everbridge CEM platform Everbridge’s industry renowned CEM platform will feature a new IoT extension module that will also leverage...

With just days left until the planned industry trade show, Reed Exhibitions has canceled ISC West over concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is the statement on the decision: 'We at ISC West want to express our concern for everyone impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Based on our close monitoring of ongoing developments with the virus, recent reports from public health officials and extensive consultation with our partners in the global security community, ISC West, scheduled to be h...

LILIN has announced the release of 360 Immervision Enables certified panoramic cameras - 12 mega-pixels F2R36C2IM and 8 mega-pixels F2R3682IM. F2R36C2IM and F2R3682IM panoramic cameras are certified Immervision Enables with Registered Panomorph Lens (RPL), C9VVT and B5SST. Immervision Enables certification The certificates confirm that these cameras meet the specified field of view, focal plane field, and distortion profile, in accordance with Immervision’s Certification Procedure. &ld...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform, announces that Anita Grantham, Chief Experience Officer of Pluralsight, has been recognised with a For All Leadership Award by Great Place to Work®. The talent management expert was honoured at the third-annual Leadership Awards Gala Dinner in San Francisco, recognising her commitment to provide an environment where everyone is connected and has a purpose, can collaborate and innovate, and has access to the information they need...

Alertus Technologies, a pioneer in mass notification enterprise solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received its Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2572 certification. The UL 2572 certification was specifically developed in 2011 to evaluate the performance of a Mass Notification System (MNS). UL’s industry standards To qualify for a UL 2572 certification, the MNS is required to pass a series of rigorous tests based on UL’s industry standards for electronic devices and compone...

As the UK’s premier specialist Certification Body within the security and fire safety sector, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced the addition of a new BS 7858:2019 screening course to its portfolio of industry-specific training. This revised Standard for the Screening of Individuals Working in a Secure Environment involves a number of significant changes taking effect in April 2020. These include an increased emphasis on risk assessment, the removal of character refere...

SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc., the world’s premier facial recognition and computer vision platform for live video, has announced the appointment of José Larrucea as Senior Vice-President of International Sales covering both Sales and Business Development in the EMEA and Latin America regions. Following his success building the SAFR business in Latin America, Larrucea will now also be responsible for driving the company’s ambitious growth plans throughout EMEA. AI technology in...

Senstar, globally renowned provider of video management and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is pleased to announce the release of Senstar Thin Client 3.9. When paired with Senstar Symphony Video Management Software (VMS), the Thin Client now features dynamic privacy masking, which allows it to obscure the identifying features of individuals or vehicles that may appear within a camera’s field of view. Unlike the more common static masking which is configuration-driven and can be u...

MOBOTIX, the provider of premium-quality secure IP video systems, will showcase its newly launched, award-winning M73 and MOBOTIX 7 Universal app platform at ISC West 2020 from March 18-20 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las Vegas (booth #18117). MOBOTIX will also be announcing their new MOBOTIX Cloud platform at the show as well. MOBOTIX solutions are quality engineered for high-performance and reliability with a multi-layer approach to cybersecurity safeguards. Attendees will be ab...

Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has announced the immediate availability of its latest multi-sensor cameras. The new cameras feature motorised varifocal lenses for precise control of focal length, angle of view and zoom for each direction. Each sensor supports remote PTRZ (pan, tilt, rotate, zoom) control for efficient installation and easy adjustment. The latest 2MP PNM-9084RQZ and 5MP PNM-9085RQZ IP PTRZ cameras feature built-in IR illu...

Alcatraz AI, developer of secure frictionless access control platforms, has named security industry veteran Josh Jackson as Regional Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. Based in Florida, Jackson will oversee sales, business development, customer service, marketing, and operations for Alcatraz AI. “We’re excited to have a security industry pro lead our East Coast sales operations as we continue to build our innovative frictionless access control platforms,” said Alcatraz AI...

Pelco Learning Centre (PLC) is an online platform that gives clients access to training content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Users can smoothly manage their organisation’s required certifications for key Pelco products, while increasing their knowledge of Pelco’s solutions to ensure their company is fully leveraging all that they have to offer. Other key benefits include: Organised eLearning content in a single location Tracked progress and performance More efficient lear...

Brivo, the global provider of cloud-based physical security, has acquired Parakeet Technologies, a provider of smart building solutions which include sensors, thermostats, wireless locks, and lighting controls. The acquisition accelerates Brivo’s ongoing push to enhance its in-building capabilities beyond its current access control, video, and security. The companies had already been working together as partners, and now plan a deeper integration between their products, including a common...

Global technical body EMVCo has confirmed its security evaluation methodologies and processes support IoT payment use cases, enabling emerging solutions and devices to be evaluated quickly and efficiently. Device hardware evaluations are playing an increasingly important role in IoT assessments across various IoT payment use cases, security frameworks and emerging compliance models. EMVCo, in collaboration with globally recognised independent laboratories, has worked since 2005 to evaluate the...

The DoorBird D1101V, the next-gen IP video intercom from Berlin-based manufacturer Bird Home Automation is now available worldwide for purchase. The D1101V with one call button combines a compact, elegant design with DoorBird's IP technology and comes in a surface-mounted and flush-mounted version. The smart intercom sends push notifications when the call button is pressed, and allows you to talk to visitors, and see them live via smartphone, tablet or indoor station. "The DoorBird D1101V is co...

A security system upgrade at one of Australia’s most prestigious universities has seen Gallagher’s solutions installed at campuses across Melbourne. According to the University of Melbourne, Gallagher was selected for the upgrade due to their strong integration capability, commitment to supporting the university’s long-term site plan, and investment in development. Gallagher worked in partnership with the university and Gallagher Channel Partner MGA Electronic Security to roll...

HITRUST, a data protection, standards development, and certification organisation, announces the general availability of the HITRUST Shared Responsibility Program and Matrix™ Version 1.0. The Matrix is the first ever common model for communicating and assigning security and privacy responsibility between cloud service providers (CSPs) and their tenants or customers. The Matrix is part of the HITRUST Shared Responsibility Program, which was established to address the growing misunderstandi...

When a fire or other emergency occurs in a building or facility, first responders depend on every available resource to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation and response. One element in any response plan is the facility’s physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection. How can these systems contribute to an orderly response to a chaotic situation?  We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of security systems...