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3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, announced the latest list of updates to its industry-leading VIGIL CLOUD platform. 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL CLOUD solution has been enhanced to include additional features and functionality, which provide substantial, measurable benefits to both dealers and end users. Improved functionality for dealers Improved functionality for dealers means more opportunities to help generate increased return on investment (ROI) and recur...

The CM-221 Series ValueWave™ switch – part of Camden Door Controls’ extensive line of hands-free switches – has been updated with a new enhancement. A manual override switch to the ValueWave™ single gang, no-touch switch is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the switch sensor fails to operate. Access control system The Camden CM-221 Series of ValueWave™ switches offer the convenience of hands-f...

Dahua Technology donated 15 security cameras to different scientific bases in the Argentine region of Antarctica: the company specially developed these cameras to handle the harsh climate and extreme weather conditions in the area. This project will improve connectivity with the central base, allowing scientific research conducted in Antarctica to become more visible in Argentina. Video security For the first time in history, Antarctica has a video security project, developed by Dahua Technol...

Matrix COSEC PATH is a state-of-the-art door controller that has been specifically engineered to weather rough conditions. With an infusion of path-breaking controller technology, it makes access control and time-attendance easy and foolproof. Being efficient and compact, it can be suitably used for indoor as well as outdoor applications. With advanced features like Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity, PoE, IP65, and multi-credentials support of fingerprint and RFID card options, it is the ultim...

Following the acquisition of STANLEY Security, that was completed and consolidated into Securitas as of July 22, 2022, the Group has defined new financial targets of 8-10 percent technology & solutions annual average real sales growth, 8 percent Group operating margin by year-end 2025 and a net debt to EBITDA ratio below 3.0x. Securitas will present the strategy and roadmap for the new targets, as well as a trading update for STANLEY Security, at an investor update today at 2.00 p.m. CEST....

Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces Cape May County as one of the first organisations in the world to deploy Qognify VMS, a truly next-generation open architecture enterprise-class VMS that delivers low total cost of ownership, business process support, advanced ecosystem integrations, and cloud readiness Cape May County is the southernmost county in the state of New Jersey. With much of the County along a picturesque peninsula that includes 30...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems exhibits at Cannabis Conference 2022, August 23-25 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Morse Watchman’s KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #1012. Authority comment    “As the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to plant-touching cannabis businesses, the Cannabis Conference provides us with a unique op...

SMP Robotics invites to get acquainted with the security robot “Argus”, model 2022. For the first time, laser illumination of the movement path was used on the 2022 robot. Lasers allow the robot to reliably patrol a protected area in adverse weather conditions and uneven illumination from external street lights. Booth Location The robot will be presented at Booth:1459 Exhibit Halls B & BC by Team 1ST Technologies LLC partner of SMP Robotics in Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Nedap Security Management introduces AEOS Locker Management a flexible, intuitive, and intelligent solution to the growing demand for safe and flexible storage space within the new business environment. Combining security functionality with locker management and access control, this newly announced solution differentiates Nedap Security Management within the market.  Growing need for flexible storage More people than ever work in hybrid roles with variable working hours. T...

Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has announced that it has hired Tad Druart as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Tad Druart will oversee the company’s global marketing programmes, including brand strategy, product marketing, and communications to accelerate growth. Tad Druart brings more than two decades of marketing and leadership expertise and experience to Alcatraz AI. He has been successful in scaling...

The City of Fresno, in California, USA is surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful national parks. Fresno has a lively arts scene and a budding technology hub, along with an established large-scale agricultural community. Fresno Police Department serves the City and surrounding area, which covers approximately 115 square miles and has a population of approximately 515,000 residents. The department comprises five policing districts, supported by an auto theft team, mounted units,...

Following recent investigations, several parliamentarians in the U.K. have called for the British government to ban the sale and use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment that has been linked to human rights violations in China. Many public institutions and businesses may want or need to update their security systems to include NDAA-compliant solutions. Call for Change The U.K. Department of Health and Social Care Is committed to removing all existing security infrastructure sourced from Chi...

Experience tomorrow's smart solutions today: From October 2 to 6, 2022, Bosch will present digital services and connected solutions for the entire building lifecycle at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, using real-world examples. In Hall 11.0, Booth B30, Bosch experts will provide insights into how IoT, connectivity, and the intelligent use of data can help to optimise the control of commercial buildings, operate them in a resource-efficient and sustainable manner, and provide a h...

Mul-T-Lock UK is urging van owners to update their vehicle security in light of the latest crime statistics. With the latest results showing the annual rate of thefts involving vans in the UK could rise to more than 20,000 vans by 2030, the security specialist is encouraging van operators and owners to consider simple solutions to protect their vehicles and contents. Significant visual deterrent The same research predicts that 12,000 vans will be stolen in 2022, which is a rise of 169% over t...

Ethiopia’s first smart parking lot which is designed to improve traffic flow and management efficiency has been built and installed using Dahua Technology’s smart parking solutions. Meskel Square is a historic site in Addis Ababa used for public gatherings and festivals, which was redeveloped in 2021 to include a 1,400-space underground car park as well as a range of retail facilities. Challenges The car park operator’s objectives were to reduce the need for cumbersome manua...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a keyless experience for modern buildings, has hired Southwest Architectural Sales (SWAS), LLC, to sell and market SALTO’s innovative security products in Texas and neighbouring states in the South. Headquartered in Dallas, SWAS is a manufacturers’ representative that works with construction Division 8 and Division 10 manufacturers in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana...

August has been a momentous month for Chubb’s Contact Centre in Blackburn as the team celebrates its first year at the new location.  On 2nd August 2021, the Contact Centre welcomed the first cohort of new starters to its impressive office campus in Blackburn and commenced a thorough induction program to ensure the new recruits were ready to take their first customer calls on 16th August. Over the following weeks and months, more cohorts of new starters were trained, making up the 75...

Streamlining access while also giving private, valuable data the security it needs: This is the balancing act that every data centre manager faces. The answer could be simpler than they think: Choosing the right electronic access control solution, integrating it, and maintaining flexibility for every data centre user, visitor, customer, and temporary contractor. Data security breach A breach in data security can cause severe financial damage. According to IBM’s latest “Cost of a Da...

The security trade show season is resuming this fall with the GSX show in the United States and Security Essen in Germany, among other upcoming industry events. The return of trade shows is gathering momentum following the COVID lockdowns and cancellations with plenty more shows coming soon. But how useful is attending industry trade shows? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What do you accomplish by attending a security industry show?

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 schedule, speaker lineup and programme for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place from October 18 to October 19, 2022, at the Intercontinental Times Square, in New York City, USA. At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. 2022 Securing New Ground The 2022 Securing New Ground conference will shape industry...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, welcomes Brian Harrell, former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), as a member of the SDS Advisory Board and the company’s National Security Subject Matter Expert. As the security industry’s pioneer supplier of gunshot detection solutions for all...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform, and Otis, the elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, are excited to announce a global partnership with its pilot program bringing elevator access integration to a modern AAA class administrative building SmichOFF located in Prague, Czech Republic. As a result of this collaboration, users will be able to call an elevator and select the floor they want to go to from a Sharry white-labeled mobile application. Touch-free ele...

Secure Logiq’s latest webinar will give users the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the latest addition to its portfolio of HD surveillance storage solutions – Logiqal CORE. The free webinar takes place on Tuesday 6th September at 9.30 am BST (12.30 pm GST, 16.30 pm SGT). “Logiqal CORE is resilient by design,” states Secure Logiq Global Sales Director, Ben Yoxall, who will present the webinar. “We believe it meets the needs of security professionals for every...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the acquisition of Vindex Systems, a successful systems integrator delivering intelligent business protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property, and assets around the clock. Delivering turnkey security solutions, including system planning and design through to impl...

Sustainable development has universally become a top priority, and transitioning to a net-zero world is a major challenge. Net-zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, and a growing coalition of countries led by the United Nations has set far-reaching targets that cover about 76% of global emissions. That includes China, and its "dual carbon" goal to see its national CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and then achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. In the security in...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics that delivers real-time video intelligence, is showcasing its advanced weapons detection, violence detection, threat detection, and personal and environmental safety solutions at GSX 2022 in booth #3951. Video understanding technology viisights’ unique video understanding technology utilises deep neural networks to analyze video streams from existing video camera systems to automatically detect developing safety and se...

Established in 1991, Matrix is a 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 indigenously rese...

Established in 1991, Matrix is a pioneer 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 indigenously researched, d...

GJD, an Ava Group company, is a global pioneer in the design, manufacture, and supply of professional external detectors and LED illuminators for almost 40 years. GJD is excited to announce it is showcasing its perimeter protection and intruder detection solutions at the GSX 2022 trade show. GSX 2022 GSX brings the entire security industry together over three days from the 12th of September to the 14th of September 2022. The exhibition is located at the impressive Georgia World Cong...

Dahua Technology, a pioneer video-centric provider of smart IoT solutions, has opened a facility in Ontario, Canada that includes a 12,600-square-foot warehouse and a customer service centre that provides bilingual tech support. The facility expands Dahua’s existing warehouse footprint in North America. The new facility will support operations with expanded tech support services and inventory stored in Canada to accommodate customers. Commitment to Canadian Distributors Tim Wang,...