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A user’s ability to meet customers’ security needs relies heavily on the manufacturer that the user chooses. There are many new privacy laws going into effect — is the user’s control panel manufacturer able to keep up with the changes? California’s Senate Bill 327 became a statewide law on Jan. 1 as did Oregon's House Bill 2395. To address cyber security laws like these, DMP has released new firmware updates for its family of control panels. Added security feature...

The automatic or semi-automatic analysis of data plays an increasingly important role in video security technology. Here, the image quality is decisive for the result of the analysis. At the GPEC 2020 trade fair, Messe Frankfurt, Europe's closed specialised exhibition for police and security authorities, from 18 to 20 February 2020, Hall 11, Booth E068, the German manufacturer of video information technology Dallmeier will show visitors how they can implement future-proof video analysis applicat...

Element AI, a global developer of AI-powered services and software that helps enterprises operationalise AI, announced the general availability of its Access Governor product, the addition to the company’s growing portfolio of AI software solutions. Drawing on the end-user’s historical data, Access Governor analyses, recommends and manages the most appropriate information and location access rights for large groups of employees, so they can efficiently complete their jobs. The produc...

VIZpin, designer and manufacturer of the VIZpin smartphone-based, Bluetooth enabled access entry system, has recently announced the addition of Rui Manuel Barreira to its executive leadership team. Barreira joined the Lancaster, PA-based company in the role of vice president of technology. Barreira will be responsible for managing VIZpin’s global engineering and product teams, execute VIZpin’s product strategy and expand VIZpin’s patent portfolio. He will also develop and mana...

In a world increasingly exposed to technology-based cyber security threats, the global insurance industry is well-positioned to play a greater role in rewarding those organisations that take cyber security seriously and have standard solutions in place to counter them. This is the call from globally renowned cyber analytics company, CyberCube in a report timed for release to coincide with the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, where its chief executive is participating. Cyber securit...

Correct configuration of readers in the field forms the basis of secure ID solutions. In the latest version of LEGIC Orbit, the option to restrict configuration data to specific reader ICs is a very powerful new feature. Versatile Configuration Packages LEGIC Orbit offers the possibility to transmit cryptographic keys and other configuration data from the management system securely to readers in the field. This works via so-called Versatile Configuration Packages (VCP), which are generated in...

With the OS50 firmware upgrade, several new features have been implemented to make the SM-6300 faster and even more powerful. New filter options in the search for Bluetooth devices enable the selection of specific devices, energy consumption is significantly reduced. Additionally, the generation of authorisation media for the LEGIC Master-Token-System-Control (MTSC) solution and the creation of LEGIC prime and advant segments on LEGIC smartcards are possible with the new SM-6300init. LEGIC Mast...

RS2 Technologies, a provider of advanced access control solutions, will host its 2020 Annual Conference on Feb. 11-14, aimed at strengthening its relationships with existing partners and introducing the company’s latest technological advancements. The conference theme, “Set Sail for Sales”, encompasses the event’s goal of setting up RS2 partners with the tools, resources and information they need to be successful now and in the future. For more than 10 years, RS2 Technolo...

Optronics expert, HGH Infrared Systems announces the launch of its new tagline, Enlighten the Unseen as the company grows and harmonises its global brand. The new positioning reinforces HGH’s one-stop company model for wide area surveillance, industrial thermography and infrared - visible test and measurement applications. Global branding harmonisation US subsidiary Electro Optical Industries updated its logo to reflect its HGH Group association The HGH Group began worldwide brand harmo...

The prestigious Jewel complex at Singapore’s Changi Airport is receiving the highest standards of perimeter protection, thanks to the manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers, ATG Access. Singapore's Changi Airport, which has scooped the title of the world's best airport for seven years running, has strengthened its position with the launch of Jewel – a mixed-use, lifestyle hub for visitors. Taking more than four years and $1.25 billion to build, Jewel covers 1.4...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that – as part of its efforts to build presence and relationships internationally on issues related to perimeter security – it will partner with the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association (PSSA) to produce a two-day InterAct workshop. SIA CEO Don Erickson will lead a contingent of SIA members, representatives from U.S. government agencies and researchers to join with the United Kingdom-based PSSA in hosting this workshop Jan. 2...

After extensive cooperative research and development between the two companies, Point Blank Enterprises and First Tactical are pleased to announce the launch of the public safety industry’s first-ever fully integrated apparel and armour line, the V2 Pro Performance System. This innovative solution allows law enforcement agencies to purchase a fully-integrated system featuring the V2 Pro-Performance armour carrier with NIJ compliant ballistics, shirt and pants. The innovative V2 Pro-Perfor...

The rise of DIY home security is driving traditional vendors to pursue new growth strategies. Recent activity at ADT exemplifies how firms that have historically focused their business on professional monitoring are expanding to offer their own branded security equipment that users can monitor themselves without having to sign a long-term contract – a key to competing with firms like Amazon, Nest, and SimpliSafe. Freedonia’s newly published Safety & Security Alarms explores the i...

The security of a construction site is something that certainly needs to be addressed. Regardless of the type or size of project one is working on, it’s imperative to equip the site with appropriate security measures to prevent trespassers and thieves from attempting to gain entry to the site. Not only can construction sites be dangerous, but they tend to also contain a whole host of valuable and specialist equipment. This guide lists and explained some of the tips for protecting a buil...

Yeastar, a provider of SME PBX systems, and Sewan, a major European player in telecoms and cloud services jointly announce the completion of the interoperability tests between the two brands. And it turns out that Yeastar on-premise S-Series VoIP PBX and Cloud PBX work seamlessly with Sewan SIP trunk. Sewan SIP trunking service is an unlimited, flat-rate offer covering calls in more than 70 international destinations. Compatible with all equipment and brands in France, Sewan guarantees the qual...

It used to be that when senior Chicagoans could no longer age in place at home, or when they were ready to live in a more social environment, they had to look for options in the suburbs. Today, the majority of Chicago’s high-end senior living communities are in or near Lincoln Park, a picturesque neighborhood, just one mile from downtown Chicago, with manicured gardens and an expansive lakefront green space with sweeping city views. This quaint neighborhood is also home to one of the coun...

Alula, a provider of smart security and automation systems for professional installers and the award-winning inventors of the Connect+ platform, announced the launch of a professional partner program that provides incentives, marketing support, product training and access to an online resource center. The Alula Pro Partner Program supports partners with all the marketing, training and sales assets needed to succeed and grow their business. This comprehensive new program empowers independent, lo...

Suprema Inc., a global provider of biometrics and security solutions, unveiled its facial recognition solution at Intersec 2020, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East held in Dubai. At the show, Suprema showcases its latest mobile credential solution, facial recognition technology and enterprise access control solutions. In particular, the company announced the new FaceStation, which will be released this year, and successfully introduced a significant improvement over existing fac...

Vantage successfully participated at Intersec 2020, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East. At the exhibition, held in Dubai (UAE) for three days from the 19th of January, the company showcased its latest solutions and products for all industry verticals viz; ATEX approved Explosion Proof cameras, Bi spectral long-range Thermal Cameras, 8K(32mp) Surveillance Solutions, AI-based smart solutions, Smart Tracking PTZ cameras, Mobile NVR solutions for vehicles, Entrance Management solutio...

Milestone Systems, globally renowned provider of open platform video management solutions, has announced that James Eastwood has joined its Americas leadership team as the new director of regional marketing. Eastwood’s primary responsibilities include direct oversight of Milestone’s regional marketing program (such as brand management, demand generation, event marketing, and sales enablement), as well as leadership and mentoring to the regional marketing team. Optimising channel rel...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, alongside prime sponsor Oracle and supporting sponsors STMicroelectronics and Able Device, is hosting a free technical workshop in Nuremberg on Thursday February 27, 2020. The full day workshop will educate delegates on the value of Secure Elements (SEs) to secure and enrich the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Workshop on Secure Elements (SE) The workshop offers project managers, security experts, product sup...

When Swinkels Family Brewers wanted to unify its access control internationally, it chose AEOS, which enabled this producer of world-famous Bavaria beer to design a system around the people using it. The facts & figures : 6 breweries 27 brands 130 countries 1,800+ employees Swinkels Family Brewers had grown quickly and needed to review its security and apply more stringent measures. It was using two access control systems and wanted to unite everything on one platform. Most importa...

TE Connectivity Ltd., a globally renowned provider of connectivity solutions and sensors, has been named to FORTUNE magazine's List of the World's Most Admired Companies for the third year in a row. The annual survey, conducted by FORTUNE and Korn Ferry, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify the companies that enjoy the strongest reputations among their peers and across industries. TE Connectivity was ranked fifth in the electronics industry. TE Connectivity...

Matrix Comsec has confirmed its participation in the 28th Convergence 2020, to be held in the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 19th - 21st February 2020. Matrix will be showcasing its complete range of Enterprise IP-PBXs, Unified Communication Server for Modern Enterprises, IP-PBX for SMB & SME, VoIP & GSM Gateways and new portfolio of IP Communication endpoints. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for Unified Communications, IP Video Surveillance, Acc...

Ignition Technology and Cybereason announced a distribution partnership to grow and support Cybereason’s rapidly expanding channel community across the UK and Ireland. Cybereason’s Cyber Defense Platform offers endpoint prevention, detection and response and active monitoring. The solution delivers multi-layered endpoint prevention by leveraging signature and signatureless techniques to prevent known and unknown threats in conjunction with behavioural and deception techniques to prev...

Copp Systems, a Dayton, Ohio-based security and communications systems provider, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Copp Systems (formerly Copp Integrated Systems) was founded in 1920 by Roy Stanley Copp, an engineer and member of the “Dayton Boys,” a group of young engineers and students interested in technology. Copp began selling and servicing RCA living room consoles from his Monument Avenue storefront to prominent Dayton families, including the Wrights, Deeds, and K...

Checkpoint Systems came out with a major release of the IoT software platform HALO which comes with omni-channel and task management functionality. HALO now supports in-store fulfilment of omni-channel orders, that is ‘buy online, pick up in store’ and ship-from-store. Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and accurate inventory data, HALO helps distributing the orders among stores based on availability. HALO mobile app The HALO mobile app shows store staff the ord...

Vidsys, a global developer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) technology solutions, announces the release of the latest version of its security software platform – Vidsys Enterprise 2020 R1.0. Vidsys Enterprise 2020 R1.0 is the first release of the product’s 2020 iteration, which focuses on continuing to provide security and performance optimisations to better support the user’s experience. Mapping and v...

Panasonic’s latest i-PRO Extreme PTZ Infra-Red security cameras set a new benchmark in night-time visual quality and intelligent functionality, packaged in a device designed for reliability and low-level maintenance to deliver lower total cost of ownership. There are two models in the IR PTZ camera range: the WV-X6533LN model with a powerful 40x zoom and the WV-S6532LN with 22x zoom. Night-time visibility              ...

Following on from a very successful 2019, Cathexis EU has appointed a new Business Development Manager in South East Europe, Katerina Ryan. Katerina has over 10 years of experience in driving sales and maintaining accounts in video surveillance and IT industry and has substantial has experience with bringing new brands to the European market, developing the existing ones and managing strategic alliances. She has developed markets and worked on large infrastructure projects with such brands as Pi...