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FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company introduced the TrafiBot Dual AI multispectral camera system for interurban traffic intelligence. This closed-circuit traffic camera is designed to improve safety in tunnels and on bridges where drivers are most at risk for hitting unseen objects or being trapped by fast-growing vehicle fires. TrafiBot Dual AI The TrafiBot Dual AI offers a fast thermal core, the most reliable 14-bit early fire detection for road tunnels, robust artificial intelligence (AI)...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, expanded its offerings to include smart access control. Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering cutting-edge smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global pioneer in cloud-based access control and physical security technologies. Advanced control panels Comcast Smart Solutions clients have access to a broader suite of keys that help provide secur...

The new product, Espria Connect, isn't just another telephony solution. It's a game-changer, offering a cost-effective, scalable, and secure telephony solution for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers.  Espria Connect A powerful solution that streamlines business communication infrastructure and addresses the growing demand for a unified communication solution that supports hybrid work environments, has been launched by Espria.   The new solution Espria Connect, comb...

Immersive Labs, the global pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience announced the launch of the Immersive Labs community, called the “Human Connection”.  This new online hub offers resources and cybersecurity insights from the company’s world-class subject matter experts and discussions to give cyber professionals an advantage over cyber threats. Cybersecurity The launch supports Immersive Labs’ mission to empower the world’s largest organisations with the...

Frederick Tucker, Allied Universal® security professional, has been honoured with the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during a shooting at the Nashville Metro Public Library. The award is the highest recognition a security officer can receive for an act of heroism. Tucker will accept the award on September 22 at the 2024 Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in Orlando and his story will be featured in the Allied Uni...

Artificial intelligence, public, school, and corporate security, and cyber- and tech-related crimes are growing concerns making headlines daily. Global Security Exchange (GSX) by ASIS International brings together thousands of security professionals from approximately 100 countries to address these issues and more. Members of the press are eligible to receive a free all-access pass. For security reasons, a press badge is required to enter the event, so if they are interested in attending,...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate all security professionals during the 2024 National Security Officer Appreciation Week starting on September 16 through September 22. In celebration of this week, the company recognises the special honour bestowed on one of its own, Frederick Tucker, who received the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award earlier this month. Safety and security The award is th...

SentinelOne and Lenovo announced a multi-year collaboration to bring AI-powered endpoint security to millions of Lenovo devices across the globe. Lenovo will include SentinelOne’s industry-pioneering Singularity™ Platform and generative AI capabilities (Purple AI) in new PC shipments, as well as offer upgrades to existing customers, to expand its ThinkShield security portfolio and autonomously protect devices from modern attacks. SentinelOne's Singularity Platform "The comple...

Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl, adding “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.” Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbacher Hof. Moved at...

Achat Hotel in Bochum, Germany offers comprehensive meeting and conference services, including both accommodation and catering. Due to the ever-increasing demand for interactive meeting amenities, the hotel chose and implemented the Dahua DeepHub Business Solution, providing integrated AI-powered conference and meeting capabilities for its guests. Challenge The 5 flexible and combinable meeting rooms of the Achat Hotel in Bochum can accommodate various types of events, creating a high demand...

Pre-registration is now open for C-Touch & Display Shenzhen 2024, organised by RX Kuozhan, scheduled to take place from November 6-8 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Bao'an) at Hall 10/12/14. Three-day event As Asia's premier B2B technology trade show for advanced display and smart touch solutions, C-Touch & Display Shenzhen leverages global resources to help display and smart touch manufacturers expand their brand influence and seize global business opportunitie...

Kon Pak is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in several industries, ranging from electrical engineering to retail. With a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and four years of sales experience under his belt, he will bring a wealth of experience in relationship-building and problem-solving to Speco’s customers across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.   Adaptable and knowledgeable “For each of our regional sales teams, we...

Direct costs such as purchase price and maintenance are important elements in the total cost of ownership (TCO). However, there are others. Elements such as opportunity costs of lost revenue or hidden costs of energy consumption and environmental consequences can also impact the measure of TCO. Costs of training, integration, support, and scalability can also be examined. Considering the security industry impact of TCO, we asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How does/should total cost of...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched Origo as a new electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors, to secure against increasingly sophisticated burglary risks.  The global provider of safe storage solutions has introduced Origo to play a significant role in safeguarding valuables, cash, and document storage in high-risk environments, with no compromise to style or compliance. Sophisticated security solutions Origo offers a secure One-Time-Code (OTC) algorithm and enc...

Anviz, together with its key partner Solotec, participated in the 30th ESS+ International Security Fair, the most international and comprehensive security fair in Latin America, Central & South America, and the Caribbean, with exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 20,000 professionals from all sectors of the industry. In this exhibition, Anviz focused on the popular and innovative products of smart biometric access control and time & attendance so...

Radiofrequency (RF) technology specialists, SPX Communication Technologies launched Evenlode Lite, an entry-level video downlink system designed for regions new to airborne surveillance or those looking to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. As geopolitical tensions rise and the need for real-time situational awareness grows, Evenlode Lite offers a cost-effective solution for defence, security, border control, and search and rescue teams.  Evenlode L...

Matrix, a pioneering force in the Security and Telecom industry, successfully concluded its participation at the MSP India Summit 2024 in New Delhi. With over three decades of experience, Matrix engaged with industry pioneers, gained valuable insights, and explored fresh collaboration opportunities. Technology-driven solutions Matrix remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. This dedication is ev...

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organised annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achie...

Wavelynx Technologies, a trailblazer in advanced, secure, and versatile reader and credential solutions, announced the launch of its industry-first app, Configure by Wavelynx, to revolutionise the way businesses approach security and badge reader management. With Configure, integrators, and partners can simplify the installation, customisation, and on-site updates of Wavelynx readers - all from their mobile devices. Configure Configure brings a new standard to how readers are maintained...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of telecom and security products, was conferred with the prestigious 49th ELCINA Award for Excellence in “Innovation” for the year 2023-24 at the glittering Award Ceremony held in New Delhi on 13th September. The award highlights Matrix’s commitment to R&D and its track record of launching innovative and cutting-edge products.  ELCINA Award for Excellence Commenting on the achievement, Ganesh Jivani, Chief Executive of Matrix said, &ldq...

Mission 500, the security industry's nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, proudly announces the appointment of Andre Greco, Co-Founder and Vice President of Xcelerate Sales, to its Board of Directors. With over three decades of experience in the electronic security industry and a strong background in community service, Greco will play an instrumental role in advancing the organisation’s mission. Prior roles of Greco Greco fo...

Dallmeier, one of the pioneering providers of professional video surveillance solutions, presents the new Panomera® S4 perimetre. The “perimetre Panomera®” combines four sensors in one optical unit. This provides a resolution of 200 effective megapixels – MPe – per camera. Combined with an AI object classification system specially trained for perimetre requirements, and AI tamper detection also optimised for this purpose, the result is an extremely powerful solut...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology has partnered with Primepoint, a top national HR and payroll solutions provider to bring to market a cost-effective, contactless, and feature-rich biometric timeclock solution compatible with UKG Ready TLM. The partnership is opportune as companies of all sizes are looking for new ways to increase efficiency and offer more flexibility for their employees. IrisTime iT100 and iTMS Cloud The new IrisTime iT100 and iTMS Cloud solution for...

Acts of violence in schools have taken a heavy toll. The lives of students and staff have been lost. Public faith in the safety of their schools has been shaken and the ability of schools to educate has been adversely impacted. The review and analysis of these incidents indicate that many were preventable.  Need for school security Currently, information and guidance for schools on effective prevention, mitigation, and response to potential acts of school violence is scattered and someti...

Established in May 1999, this state-owned electric power transmission company operates under the Gujarat Electricity Industry Act, of 2003. It ensures a reliable power supply across Gujarat through an extensive network of high-voltage transmission lines and substations. Emphasising advanced technologies and innovative practices enhances grid stability and performance. With a focus on sustainable development and renewable energy integration, it supports Gujarat's economic growth by providing a r...

Pimloc, the world-pioneering AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company, announced a technical integration with Eagle Eye Networks, a global pioneer in cloud video surveillance. The integration of Pimloc’s Secure Redact video privacy platform to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), empowers customers to leverage enterprise-grade AI capabilities and automatically redact faces, licence plates, and audio in video files and live streams. Video privacy solutions “...

Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   High-consequence threat mitigation To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team deli...

A major Midlands firm is so confident in the strength of its newest key storage product that it is challenging people to break into it at a major trade show.  The team at The Key Safe Company has so much faith in the Tamo Pro’s robustness and resilience they have put it forward for a live ‘attack test’ in front of industry experts at the International Security Expo in London.  Tamo Pro The latest product to emerge from the Worcester company’s Tamo range,...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has further solidified its position as a company committed to excellence, ethics, and sustainability, having obtained ISO 37301 certification. The internationally recognised ISO 37301 certification provides the standard for compliance management systems (CMS). Meeting the global standard’s stringent requirements ensures organisations develop, implement and improve an effective and responsive compliance management system. Hanwha Vision&r...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security, announced an expanded strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to strengthen threat detection and response. This partnership combines Cohesity’s robust data protection capabilities with CrowdStrike's world-class threat intelligence feeds, setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity in backup and recovery solutions. Other advanced technologies The partnership is levelling the playing field against sophisticated cyber thr...