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Pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, Verkada announced a $205 million Series D funding round with new and existing venture partners. The round was led by Linse Capital, with participation from MSD Partners, L.P., and existing investors, including Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $360 million in funding and the latest round values the company at $3.2 bi...

Nutanix, a pioneer in enterprise cloud computing, announces a partnership with Trust Systems and Crown Hosting Data Centres, to deliver against Crown Hosting’s Shared Hybrid Initiative with a new service for public service customers wanting to migrate to the cloud on their own terms. As in the commercial sector, public service bodies are increasingly turning to the cloud as a means of delivering digital transformation, not only securely, but affordably and at least cost to the environment...

ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is launching an updated version of its Modes Theory™ (aka Modes) methodology that helps partners identify and operationalise their businesses in alignment with their unique objectives. By identifying their ‘mode’—Startup Mode, Balance Builder Mode, Value Builder Mode or Empire Builder Mode—the business model helps TSPs identify where they are in the business journey, where t...

Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “At...

Established in 1991, Matrix is a globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern organisations. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom applications. The solutions are designed to meet the communication and security requirements of large enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs. As a technology-driven and customer-focused organisation, Matrix invests in manufacturing world-class products that are research...

From September 20 to September 23, 2022, the international security industry will be guests at Messe Essen. Security Essen 2022 event will become a platform to showcase innovative products and knowledge exchange among participants and visitors. On September 21, the BeNeLux Day will provide an opportunity to learn from each other. Security Essen, the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce (DNHK) and the Dutch Cluster Security Delta (HSD) invite everyone to the German-Dutch Security Forum. The followin...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced that SAP centre at San Jose, home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, has signed an agreement to deploy the Company’s SmartGateway patron screening solution and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Platform to secure all entrances to the nearly 18,000-seat facility for all non-NHL events. In addition, Patriot One’s solutions will be deployed to protect all entrances at Tech CU Arena, the new 4,200-seat home of the San Jose Barracuda at Sharks...

Vigitron the provider of IP/PoE network solutions announces the release of its new range of “U” products, the Universal PoE Transmission solutions. These PoE solutions provide 8 PoE Classes up to 90W of power as well as compatibility to UPoE which continues to be used by many camera manufacturers. Authority comment “Standardisation of IEEE 802.3bt helps to address the growing need for higher PoE solutions and provide a standard format,” state Neil Heller, Vigitron&rsqu...

Honeywell is launching the iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite, including Pro-Watch® 6.0 and Pro-Watch Video Management System (VMS) R750, along with the 35 Series Cameras which round out its portfolio of cameras that work in NDAA-compliant systems, at the 2022 Global Security Exchange (GSX) September 12-14, 2022 in Atlanta. “We’re working to provide our customers with security systems that go beyond protecting property and staff to helping to support their oper...

Generally speaking, security becomes a topic of conversation among the general public only after something bad has happened. The context in these situations is: What went wrong? Largely absent from awareness by the public at large is how often things go right; that is, how often security systems work as intended to avoid expensive or even deadly consequences. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry communicate the value of security to the public?

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, is pleased to be in attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) to showcase its newest offering - CompleteView 7.0 and Salient cloud services. CompleteView, an enterprise-ready, open video data platform will continue to be on display at the Salient Systems booth #2130, from September 12-14, during GSX at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Remote management and monitoring GSX marks an exciting time for Salient Syst...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyse incidents in real-time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA).  Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continu...

SALTO Systems has become one of the first electronic access control manufacturers to achieve Secured by Design’s new ‘Secure Connected Device’ accreditation for IoT products. With the Government soon to introduce new legislation in the shape of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, coupled with a growing demand from Industry and current members seeking to gain accreditation for IoT (Internet of Things) products, Secured by Design has launched...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the 2022 call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and the SIA Progress Award – key awards celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions to SIA and leadership within the security industry. The recipients of this year’s Lippert and Progress Awards will be recognised at the 2022 SIA Honors Night event, which is taking place on Nov. 16, 2022, in New York City, in conjunction with ISC East. SIA’s Lippert Awa...

GSX 2022 this week in Atlanta highlights the changing role of security in the enterprise. The role of the security director increasingly will encompass facets of cybersecurity as well as physical security. Transitioning to an operation that incorporates both disciplines requires a workforce that embraces education and building new skills. Education and the opportunity to build new skills are evident everywhere at GSX, including in the hundreds of education sessions and also in the knowledge sha...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at Security Essen, from 20-23 September, 2023, at stand number 5B19. At the show, barox will be displaying their latest managed and unmanaged Ethernet switch range, including the all-new RY-LPITE-422XGME 10Gbits Din Rail, L2+ managed GbE PoE+ switch. The next-generation switch offers powerful L2 and basic L3 fea...

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, is announcing the launch of Ava Flex, an indoor, cloud-native security camera that makes monitoring easier and smarter than ever. The Flex will provide greater options for businesses looking for a lower barrier to entry for cloud video transformation while simultaneously reducing costs and streamlining installation. With a built-in suite of Ava Aware Cloud features, the Flex also provides advanced AI and wireless capabilities, previously inaccessible...

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security as ASSA ABLOY, the provider of access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022.   Featuring the theme of “Creating Access for the Future,” ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of solutions designed to provide greater access, strong security and peace of mind for building owners,...

RealNetworks, Inc. is showcasing SAFR SCAN™, the company’s recently introduced facial recognition reader designed for mainstream commercial access control, workforce management and health safety applications, at GSX 2022 in booth 3725.   Since its introduction in Q1, 2022, SAFR SCAN has continued to evolve with added features further adding to the cost-effective solution’s broad market appeal. New integrations & partnerships Additionally, SAFR SCAN has caught the at...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is showcasing its comprehensive product portfolio of video and access control products here at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The wide assortment of AI-driven security cameras and recorders, biometric, access control and video intercom products can be integrated on virtually any scale with the company’s powerful HikCentral Video Management System (VM...

Altronix is at GSX 2022 in booth 1824 demonstrating its newest power and data transmission solutions. New highlighted products increase system capacity while conserving valuable space, enable more edge devices to be deployed further and distribute greater power to accommodate myriad surveillance and security applications, all while reducing labour and installation costs. Authority comment “Altronix’s new innovative products, support our commitment to deliver solutions that further...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is displaying its comprehensive range of security entrance solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Boon Edam’s Turnlock 150 Full Height Turnstile with new BE Secure Overhead Detection System will be on display at booth #3017 at GSX 2022, alongside a suite of additional Boon Edam security solutions. Boon Edam’s s...

Morse Watchmans, the industry renowned company in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at booth #3535, at GSX 2022. KeyWatcher Touch system on exhibit at GSX 2022 “We are thrille...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security currently as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 event.  Featuring the theme of ‘Creating Access for the Future,’ ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of innovative solutions that are designed to provide greater access, st...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMSs including Genetec Security Center and i-PRO Video Insight, the latest version now adds support for Milestone Systems’ X-Protect and i-PRO’s ASM300 software, a...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces a major new release of its flagship unified security platform, Security Centre. With version 5.11, customers will have access to every module of Security Centre, including Omnicast™ (video monitoring), Synergis™ (access control), AutoVu™ (automatic licence plate recognition), Sipelia™ (intercom), and intrusion monitoring, right out-...

Vector Flow, the industry renowned innovator of AI (artificial intelligence) and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its innovative PIAM and SOC automation solutions at GSX 2022 event in Suite 1050, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The advanced cloud-enabled and on-premises platform converts raw physical security data from multiple sources into intelligent actionable insights, in order to drive operational performance and business results. Powerful suite of applications on exhib...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via a number of interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave vide...