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Moda and John Sisk & Son have completed Birmingham’s tallest residential tower, Moda, The Mercian. The 42-storey high tower was designed by Birmingham-based award-winning Glenn Howells Architects and delivered by Sisk at a cost of £260m. Moda, The Mercian will be home to 481 intergenerational apartments for rent, ranging from studios to three-bed apartments.  The first major tower in Birmingham city centre at 42 storeys, Moda, The Mercian has delivered an ambitious Chicago-...

AVIOTEC's cutting-edge technology offers flame and smoke detection for locations with no light. Due to separate additional infrared illumination, unlit applications can be monitored with video-based fire detection delivering pin-sharp images. During the daytime, the device shows coloured pictures and shifts to monochrome night mode when visibility drops below a pre-defined level. When daylight returns it automatically switches back to colour mode. The video-based fire detection AVIOTE...

For the first time, the Foushée Group’s total cash compensation information report will be readily available to security practitioners to so they can ascertain if they are paid competitively. The Foushée Group, which creates the only compensation research report for security positions, became a Security Executive Council (SEC) strategic alliance partner in 2005 and has worked with the SEC since 2002. Now, the two organisations are announcing a significantly expanded initiat...

Biometrics may not be new, but they are entering a new era of utility among government agencies, and beyond. Anviz identity verification technology and management solutions are bringing biometrics to a variety of environments, from government and healthcare to financial services and on-site enterprise security. Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) is a trust owned and operated by the Bangladesh Army. As the largest industrial and welfare organisation in Bangladesh, it is devo...

In an increasingly cosmopolitan world, time and security have become essential tiebreakers in determining passenger satisfaction at airports. Great airport management speeds up the processes and improves the quality of service. The customer Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the main travel hub of Thailand that is mostly used for long-haul and full-service flights to Bangkok. If users are looking for a flight to Thailand from Europe, the USA, or any other distant destination, in most cases their...

Face recognition technology has been widely used in government, finance, military, education, medical, aviation, security, and other fields. When the face is aligned with the camera of the terminal device, the user's identity can be recognised quickly. As the technology further matures and social recognition increases, face recognition technology will be applied in more fields. The customer Joramco is an aircraft maintenance company with over 50 years of experience servicing Boeing and Embrae...

Qognify, the globally renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will showcase its Qognify Transportation Solutions at the InnoTrans 2022 event. The international trade show for transport technology - InnoTrans 2022, is scheduled to take place from September 20 to September 23, 2022, at Messe Berlin, in Berlin, Germany. Qognify Transportation Solutions The portfolio of Qognify Transportation Solutions contains enterprise incident management (EIM) software (Qognif...

Commercialized since IDEX 2021 , true showcase of Arquus' innovative know-how, the Scarabee is revealed in a new swinging doors version at Eurosatory 2022. The initial sliding doors represent a unique innovation in the military field supported by the Scarabee project, as well as the hybridisation and survival cell.   From an operational perspective, these doors allowed for open-door operation with a direct 180-degree view of each side of the vehicle. This feature, integrated into a scoutin...

SS&C Blue Prism has been recognised as a pioneer! It has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the pioneers quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This is the fourth year in a row that SS&C Blue Prism has been named in the pioneers quadrant. In the 2022 report, the Gartner evaluation was based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Position as a pioneer SS&C Blue Prism believes its positioning in the pioneer’s quadrant by Gartner demon...

The first signs of fire can be spotted 24/7 even in challenging outdoor conditions on a manufacturing complex, due to an algorithm-driven video camera, AVIOTEC. Risks to people and premises The fundamental purpose of manufacturers is the efficient output of parts and products for delivery to partners or consumers. These vast work environments, however, pose huge challenges to safety managers. They not only accommodate a large workforce whose occupational safety must be protected from identifie...

The new FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR is a fixed turret camera. The new form factors are cost-effective and support predictive solutions. Recently, SE&N magazine did a full review on this camera, and here is what they had to say about it. Dynamic sharpness and noise filtering Bosch FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR camera surprised right from the start with its sure-footed performance in more than slightly horrible variable lighting conditions that moved between deep shadow and glaring backlight...

Bosch has added the FLEXIDOME IP micro 3000i, a fixed micro dome camera, and the FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR to its FLEXIDOME IP 3000i family, enabling greater flexibility for security projects. All FLEXIDOME IP 3000i cameras are priced competitively and come with built-in Essential Video Analytics – a form of artificial intelligence (AI) – as standard. Built-in AI supports predictive solutions helping users react before a potential situation occurs. Advanced intrusion detection...

Quality is a vital concept deeply rooted in the Bosch corporate philosophy. For generations, customers have trusted Bosch to deliver quality products and innovative technologies. When purchasing Bosch IP cameras, people know they are getting the most robust, connected, and secure cameras on the planet. Why? Bosch is committed to delivering products and solutions that consistently perform, are backed by a five-year worry-free standard warranty, and embody the highest levels of security in the in...

The loud buzz of a crowd, the passing roar of vehicles or the hum of equipment can affect the intelligibility of voice messages. Similarly, music or messages can cause discomfort, when they are played too loudly in a quieter building. Automatic Volume Control (AVC) technology helps to deal with these ambient noise changes. The PRAESENSA ambient noise sensor from Bosch changes the loudspeaker volume, according to the ambient noise levels and automatically solves the dilemma of a system being too...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition solutions provider that codifies privacy requirements and is unmatched in its speed and accuracy, has announced its partnership with OneMind Technologies, a subsidiary of Affluence Corporation and a specialist in hypervisors for smart industries, to support the development of safe smart cities across the globe. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) Recently recognised by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) as a provider for proactively red...

Paige Datacom Solutions announced an upgraded GameChanger® Outside Plant (OSP) Shielded Cable, a superior direct burial solution that can streamline the installation of outdoor devices, including cameras and wireless access points. Paige’s GameChanger significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable and now the OSP shielded cable can extend through multiple environments. Authority comment “Our customers were asking for a single solution that would take them from i...

Two pioneers in gas detection and monitoring technologies for the offshore industry will present their latest innovations from a shared booth at ONS (Offshore Northern Seas) 2022 in Stavanger, Norway. Taking place on 29 August to 1 September, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) and Teledyne FLIR will be helping exhibition visitors to learn more about their solutions for the oil and gas market in hall 10, booth 1063. One of the largest events of its kind, ONS 2022 will host more than...

LastPass has announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard, which provides a model for establishing, monitoring and improving an information security management system. LastPass achieves ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providi...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce acclaimed global futurist, speaker, and best-selling author Jack Uldrich will deliver the keynote address at its 2022 Annual Meeting on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET. The meeting will take place in person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, October 29-November 2, 2022.   Inspire, energise, and enlighten “As business leaders, what could be more valuable than to have access to the insights of someone wh...

LastPass announces that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard that provides a model for establishing, monitoring, and improving an information security management system. ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providing the following process...

Collins Aerospace has successfully demonstrated its next-generation life support systems for deep space habitation as part of a ceremonial event with NASA at its laboratory in Windsor Locks, Conn. The demonstration completes the company’s multi-year program supporting NASA’s public-private partnership enabled by the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) Broad Agency  Announcement, Appendix A. Air Revitalisation System Collins’ solution is a...

A major scheme designed to help West Midlands manufacturing and engineering firms adopt the latest digital tech and drive growth has received £2.3 million extra in funding to continue its work. Made Smarter has already helped more than 200 SMEs in the West Midlands digitise their work, improve employees’ skills and become more productive, since the scheme was launched the region in 2021. Made Smarter scheme More than 150 businesses have already signed up to benefit from this secon...

Professional Security was established in 2005 and is one of the providers of licensed security personnel to the hospitality sector throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The company works with a wide breadth of hospitality customers including many of the most influential independent, regional and national operators. The business has been through a transformational change over the last few years and is also working in the guarding and hospitality sectors. The company has an extensive managemen...

Standardised IP technology and a software-based ecosystem ensure a reliable, scalable, and future-proof conference solution. With DICENTIS, Bosch has one goal in mind: enhancing conference business by continuously improving meeting efficiency and system flexibility. This also includes a smooth interaction with third-party equipment and system configuration aids. Bosch's regular software updates answer questions that arise in the conference market, incorporate new insights learned in the field,...

Bosch Security announces the launch of Building Integration System version 4.9. Apart from the continuous platform and cyber security improvements, the latest version offers Visitor Management and Smart Client, which improves efficiency, saves time, and is easy to use for both operators and visitors.  Smart Client Concise, easy to use, comprehensive and flexible The brand new Smart Client developed based on web technologies is ActiveX-free and is very easy to visit si...

Bosch Security announces the launch of Access Management System 4.0. This new version comes with many new integration options and is more secure than ever. More integration possibilities, thus allowing for various new features like: Biometric verification License plate recognition Elevator dispatch systems Key management systems Offline locks compatibility (only in Germany) Better protection against cyber-attacks thanks to better-encrypted communication between the Access Modular Cont...

The PRAESENSA Advanced Public Address Server (APAS) and Advanced Public Address License (APAL) focus on optimising the operator and administrator user experience of PRAESENSA. Advanced public address solution This advanced public address solution is specifically developed for universities, hotels, shopping malls, convention centres, and office receptionists and managers that want to inform and entertain their customers and visitors in a professional, simple and efficient way. Announcements, m...

Biosite Security Ltd has been ranked as one of the pioneer security providers in the UK by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) after achieving Approved Contractor Status (ACS) reaccreditation.  The company is now a member of the prestigious ACS Pacesetters register, reserved for the top 15 percent of all SIA ACS accredited security companies. For more than ten years, Biosite Security Ltd has provided a dedicated security service for the construction industry across manned guarding and C...

PerpetuityARC Training – a global training provider of accredited security management training courses and part of the Linx International Group - has announced the addition of two new training courses to its extensive learning portfolio: Preparing Emergency Response Plans and Testing and Exercise Training. The courses are pre-emptive of the Protect Duty legislation that is due to come into effect in the future. Both courses are being delivered in partnership with emergency response and pl...

ACRE, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the advancements to its security solutions to be demonstrated at Security Essen. During the interactive conference, the company will showcase the advanced technologies that help companies and people connect safely, return to work in the wake of COVID-19 and secure infrastructure, data and people. Super enterprise solutions ACRE will highlight "super enterprise" solutions, such as the TDS Visitor Management System, which provides...