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The average business owner or investor has some kind of security precaution in place, especially in the after-hours when there are fewer deterrents to inhibit criminal activity. Security guards, video surveillance systems, motion sensor lights, or even just fake cameras placed around the property are some of the common options people choose.  Future of overnight security Smart business owners are starting to realise, however, that some of these traditional security measures are becoming...

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs this weekend on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared five ways to maximise your home's security. Author's quote Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments: “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." He adds, "Our 2022 burglary report found that bu...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched a range of PTZ PLUS cameras with AI capability for accurate detection and classification. The high-definition AI PTZ PLUS range is designed for large open areas such as airports, car parks, stadiums, city centres, and industrial estates, as well as perimeter protection. The inclusion of AI reduces false alarms and allows the cameras to accurately classify objects including persons, faces, vehicles (including vehicle type) and numbe...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection will not only use ADIPEC 2023 to demonstrate how its latest innovations successfully protect both people and capital assets in the oil and gas sector, but also to illustrate the company’s proactive decarbonisation drive in support of wider industry sustainability efforts. ADIPEC (2-5 October, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) is a major international platform that looks to accelerate game-changing solutions and transformational progress for the future of en...

Teledyne FLIR, a world pioneer in thermal imaging cameras, is set to exhibit its latest products and groundbreaking solutions for the oil & gas industry at ADIPEC 2023. Live demonstrations The event, one of the largest of its kind, will take place from October 2nd to 5th, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attracting over 160,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. Visit Teledyne FLIR Booth 1005 and experience “live” demonstrations of the company’s new ra...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, continues to set the benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, as the company releases its brand new Dahua CH II Series Indoor Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display, providing excellent visual clarity and promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.  CH II Series LED Display “The Dahua CH II Series LED Display goes beyond delivering clearer and softer visuals; it signifies Dahua's unwavering commitment t...

Matrix is committed to leading extensive research aimed at creating innovative Security and Telecommunications solutions that can be leveraged in both local and international settings. At the G-TECH 2023 event, Matrix will showcase a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products across the fields of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecommunications.  IP Video Surveillance solutions During this event, Matrix will present its com...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, announces that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Sharry's solution interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to further support the delivery of employee badges in Apple Wallet. Sharry receives LenelS2 factory certification Sharry provides a user-friendly web interface for access control management and visitor management" John Marchioli st...

Ipsotek, an Eviden Business at Atos Group, has announced that it was appointed to provide its AI video analytics technology at the soon-to-be-opened new Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Delivered in partnership with Atlas Security, deployment of Ipsotek’s AI video analytics solutions is anticipated to improve operations, security, and safety across various areas of the Midfield Terminal Building, which is renowned for its iconic architectur...

BriefCam®, the pioneer in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, announced its certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) for its interface with the LenelS2™ OnGuard® Security Management System software. LenelS2 OnGuard users can centrally receive and review BriefCam video analytics-driven alerts directly in the OnGuard Alarm Viewer. Integrated solutions “Interfacing BriefCam’s real-time video analytics into OnGuard enhances our custo...

iProov, the global provider of facial biometric solutions, has announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a pioneering provider of seamless and secure digital experiences, leveraging PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will allow joint customers to bring iProov’s patented biometrics solutions suite to the platform to enable users of DaVinci to verify digital identities most safely and securely using proven science-based facial biometrics....

RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh.   Facial recognition software RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which recognises a person or confirms their identity. RecFaces develops box solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency o...

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...

Camden is pleased to introduce its CX-95S-DH magnetic door holder designed for virtually any remote door release application. The UL-listed magnetic door holder controls the release and closing of commercial, industrial, and public area doors.  Easy and flexible installation It’s ideal for use in apartment buildings, schools, hotels, hospitals, and offices. The fail-safe operation, tri-volt coils (12/24V, AC/DC, and 120 VAC), and an adjustable armature plate allow for easy and flex...

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT intelligence and security, has signed a new three-year agreement with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, serving a local population of half a million people. The agreement comes as the NHS remains a key target for malicious activity from cybercriminals around the world focused on national infrastructure systems and on disrupting essential services. Only recently, two NHS Ambulance Trusts, the South Western Am...

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. CEN/TR 158941 One key European guidance document that promotes accessibility for all is CEN/TR 158941. To meet the recommendations of this technical report, door closers must...

Consider a large retail chain with 200 stores spread across the country, each equipped with hundreds and thousands of CCTV cameras and a comprehensive video surveillance system. These systems collectively capture video footage around the clock. On average, each store generates 100 hours of video footage per week, accumulating to a staggering volume of around 3000 hours of surveillance data for the entire retail chain. The crime: A bold heist Amid this enormous volume of footage, a signi...

Pioneering provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).  Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information secur...

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared 5 ways to maximise home security. Home security optimisation Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." "Our 2022 burglary report found that bur...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Like most stadiums worldwide, the Alsancak Mustafa Denizli Stadium suffers from vandalism and riots by individual fans. To be able to better identify and track perpetrators and thus reduce financial and non-material damage, the operator opted for a video security solution from the German manufacturer Dallmeier. The Alsancak Mustafa DenizIi Stadium in Izmir–named after former Turkish football player and current football coach Mustafa Denizli–is a multipurpose stadium that mainly host...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Washtenaw County, Michigan, will deploy ZeroEyes’ solution across its campus to protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related violence. EMU selected ZeroEyes following an extensive selection process and is the first higher education institution in Michigan to adopt an AI g...

Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces the 4 MP Motorised Varifocal Bullet Solar Wireless Camera Kit (DS-2XS6A47G1-IZS/C36S80) and the 4 MP Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) Bullet Solar Power Network Camera Kit (DS-2XS6A47G1/P-IZS/C36S80).  The latest additions to Hikvision’s portfolio of Solar-Powered Security Solutions provide security in remote and...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduced the FLIR ONE Edge, the wireless dual thermal and visible camera system for mobile devices. Purpose-built for applications across remediation, automotive, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, the new model offers the same detachable form factor as the FLIR ONE Edge Pro with Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, but with features tailored to the needs of consumers, small businesses, and enterprise volume purchases. FLIR ONE Edge &l...

Anviz, a global provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its all-in-one intelligent security solution for the education industry – Anviz One – bolstering the security infrastructure of public and private educational institutions from K-12 to university with lower upfront investment, stronger analytics, and simplified management. A one-stop system powered by a cloud infrastructure and Edge AI Server, Anviz One offers flexible...

In the United States, they are called licence plate recognition (LPR) systems. In Europe, the more common term is automated licence number-plate recognition (ANPR). In either case, the systems provide capabilities that can benefit a range of applications from schools to municipalities to parking lots. Newer technologies can even identify vehicle colour, type, make and model. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What's new with licence plate recognition (LPR) and/or automated numbe...

Onfido, the pioneer in automated identity verification, announced the appointment of Daniel Keller as Chief Technology Officer. Daniel brings over two decades of leadership experience to the company’s executive team alongside a track record of transforming and expanding tech-driven products and platforms on a global scale. Daniel joins Onfido from Visable Group where, under his direction, the company transformed from a B2B directory provider to Europe’s pioneering B2B mark...

OmniIndex, the secure web3 data platform, announces a world-first deal with Future-X Education and Cross River State in Nigeria to secure the data of every student in the state with blockchain storage and fully encrypted analytics. The new partnership will see the data of an estimated 500,000 individuals become fully protected with encryption, redacted anonymisation and web3 security. The use of blockchain and encryption technologies will enable accurate real-time insights to imp...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Dallas, TX. In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. Author's quote “Interface builds complex integrated technolog...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its comprehensive range of key and asset control solutions here at the Utah Sheriffs’ Association 27th Annual Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Conference in booth #132, September 20-21, 2023. Featured is Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, a highly versatile, modular and expandable key and asset management solution that allows users to configure the exact com...