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Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. Monitoring occupancy and space utilisation Within months of the pandemic, businesses were deploying different solutions to track occupancy in their buildings and control social distancing. Almost two years later, this trend is still growing because they’re seeing value from the data collect...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer, and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, recently announced the highly-anticipated launch of the Roughneck V2020 Multi-sensor camera. Having evaluated the state of the video security industry early in the pandemic and identified the likelihood of long-term supply chain disruption, Vicon strategically invested in its most popular cameras including the NDAA-compliant Roughneck Seri...

Salient Systems, a globally renowned company in open architecture video management software solutions, has announced that Keith Aubele CPP, LPP has been named as the company’s Chief Security Officer (CSO). New Chief Security Officer Keith Aubele brings decades of experience at major retail organisations to the Chief Security Officer role, which is the first such position for Salient Systems. A former Director of Loss Prevention for Walmart Stores Inc, and Senior Vice President of Loss P...

November was a prolific month in the celebration of world-class sporting events in Latin American football. Uruguay hosted the women’s and men's Libertadores finals, as well as the Sudamericana Cup final. Video surveillance and access control system During all the matches, Herta's video surveillance and access control system was used to analyse the entry of non-authorised people through facial recognition. The security operation was classified as "impeccable" by the Ministry of the Inter...

LENSEC and ShotSpotter announce a technology partnership that will see ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection technology integrate with LENSEC’s Perspective Video Management Software (PVMS). The two technologies combine to automate workflows within the PVMS platform to deliver crucial surveillance footage immediately after a gunshot is detected. This new integration saves law enforcement time in critical situations where every second matters. Live surveillance footage Using ShotSpotter a...

Traffic congestion has been a constant problem on the road, especially in urban areas. In China alone, the number of motor vehicles has already exceeded a whopping 290 million as of September 2021. With this massive number of cars, traffic congestions or even road accidents are inevitable without an effective traffic management solution in place. In context, traffic congestion is associated with the contradiction between supply and demand, that is, the growth of the number of motor vehicles and...

A hospital’s first priority is patient health and safety. Aperio® wireless technology provides the freedom to focus on those goals, offering the accountability, convenience, and security needed to operate effectively and efficiently. This innovative solution allows the hospital to manage many openings, protect employees, patients and visitors, ensure compliance, reduce costs, and protect valuable equipment and supplies. Here are just a few examples:  Supply cabinets Monitor a...

LogMeIn, Inc., a provider of cloud-based solutions such as LastPass, GoToConnect, GoToMeeting and Rescue, announced the intent to establish LastPass as a standalone company. The category leader in zero-knowledge password management, LastPass is used by more than 30 million users and 85,000 businesses worldwide and is set for strong and sustained growth as consumers and businesses continue prioritising password security. By establishing LastPass as a standalone business, the company plans to inc...

StorMagic®, simplifying storage and security from the edge to the core, announced that ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) has joined the StorMagic Partner Programme as a distributor of ARQvault Active Intelligent Repository. VNS selected the StorMagic offering due to the solution’s flexibility and affordability and will distribute it to video data storage resellers across North America. A robust, single solution Storage demands are rising because camera resolutions are increasing in s...

Aratek announced the relaunch of its website following a revamp for stronger branding and better usability.  The new and improved Aratek biometrics website features a sharper, more professional look with an interesting new colour palette, better typography, and tasteful animation. Design language “The first thing that visitors will notice is how much more pleasing to the eyes the layout now is. We took pains to create a design language that says 'all-business' while being friendl...

Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam), a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that they have re-launched their next generation high security doors – the Tourlock 180 and Tourlock 120. Both of the models - Tourlock 180 and Tourlock 120 are compliant with the European Standard EN 17352. High security and user safety April 2013 saw Boon Edam architectural revolving doors becoming compliant with the EN 16005 standard. Over...

AlertEnterprise Visitor Identity Management (VIM) now integrates with Epic software to create an automated identity access process with Health Level Seven (HL7) certification. Available now on the Epic App Marketplace, the integration joins software designed to help people get well, stay well and become healthier with solutions from the pioneering cyber-physical security convergence software company, AlertEnterprise, Inc. More than 250 million patients currently have an electronic record in...

SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2®), a U.S.-based independent subsidiary of SAP, announced the launch of NS2 Marketplace, the one-stop destination for its partners and customers to provide and access the most secure Cloud hosted products, applications, and data available. Backed by SAP and billions of dollars in innovation and Cloud investment, the NS2 Marketplace provides enterprise-grade security to some of the world’s most secure organisations with the most rigorous...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organisation’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

After rigorous evaluation, the Government of Andhra Pradesh selected Videonetics as the technology partner for this project. Videonetics designed a solution based on its AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) encompassing Intelligent VMS, intelligent video analytics, intelligent traffic management system, integrated e-Challan/ticket management system, and facial recognition system. Collaborative surveillance with intelligent VMS Today, over 14,000 IP cameras are dep...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favour of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface...

Intersec, the world-pioneering emergency services, security, and safety event announced that Britain’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Sir Nick Carter will share insights from his extraordinary 44-year military career at the event. Sir Nick Carter In his previous role, Sir Nick was the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He joined the Army in 1977 an...

Quantum Corporation announced the availability of an update to the Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity software platform, which was recently acquired from Pivot3. The 10.9 version of the Acuity software platform addresses the system-level availability, health, maintenance, and performance needs of organisations where the video is mission-critical in delivering the highest levels of safety and security. Acuity 10.9 update This update extends the features of the VS-HCI Series built-in Intelligenc...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., the premier facial recognition platform for live video, was selected as the facial recognition technology provider for a new biometric access control system in use at Japanese construction sites. Developed by Nextware corporation, Ltd., in conjunction with Kids-Way corporation, the new FACEma® access control and health management system enables construction site workers to automatically register their attendance and departure while also checking body tempe...

Pindrop, a global technology company that offers security, identity, and intelligence for every voice, has announced that VeriCall Technology, a solution offered by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Next Caller, is now the first ANI validation and spoof detection platform, available on Amazon Marketplace for Amazon Connect, a cloud-based contact centre service platform. VeriCall Technology This offering will enhance call verification and spoof detection, while enabling businesses to personalise the...

Mobility XL, the specialist lifting solutions and vehicle access manufacturer, has teamed up with Autolift S.r.l. to provide a wider range of lifting solutions for the personal mobility, care, and general passenger transport sectors in the UK and Ireland. Specialising in the design and manufacture of mechanical and electro-hydraulic lifts and ramps for ambulances, PSVs, train stations, goods handling, and wheelchair access, Mobility XL will work with Autolift S.r.l. to bolster sales and support...

NW Security Group has launched its 34-page management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium- and large-sized firms, running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. The report reveals that eight of the total 14 video analytics types, which were included in this study, had seen more than 30% adoption and use by businesses, w...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, releases the 2022 edition of its annual trends in video surveillance ebook, a forecast for business leaders and owners who want to understand the physical security landscape and plan for success in 2022. “Almost two years into the global pandemic, businesses have experienced sustained disruptions in the supply chain, labour shortage challenges, and vast changes in workplace routines,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CE...

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched a national security practice to help companies navigate unprecedented operational, physical, and cybersecurity challenges that blur the lines between their corporate security and US homeland security. The practice will also address new compliance requirements associated with changing national security regulations. Members of the security team The multidisciplinary national security team is led by Paul M. Tiao, Eric R. Markus, Leslie W. Kostyshak, Lisa J....

Senstar, a pioneer in video management solutions and perimeter intrusion detection systems, is pleased to introduce the E5000 Physical Security Appliance (PSA), a turnkey hardware and video management software (VMS) solution. The E5000 PSA combines ruggedised compact, purpose-built hardware with the Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform. Space constrained environments Available in two models—with 8 or 16 base VMS licences—the E5000 Series PSA is ideal for critical site...

Businesses large and small rely on their CCTV systems to deter intruders and provide recorded evidence of security incidents. Overtime, CCTV has evolved to offer real-time intrusion detection and monitoring, and businesses now expect easy, secure and anytime access to cameras, and data. For that, they need connected CCTV systems. These modern installations can benefit from cellular connectivity, helping businesses protect their sites, while also supporting enhanced capabilities for CCTV to deliv...

The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the task of securing hospitals and healthcare facilities by adding new concerns about disease transmission to the long list of other threats healthcare security professionals face. Hospital security must also crack the code to both allow open public access to healthcare facilities while keeping out violence and other security threats. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the security challenges of the healthcare industry?   

The convenience, security and cost saving benefits of managing access control with smartphone keys are now available with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ Incedo Business system. Mobile keys are another innovative addition to the Incedo ecosystem, a scalable, integrated solution created for businesses that need security, which grows with them. Benefits of mobile keys Global work patterns are more fluid now than ever before and IBM estimates 1.87 billion people will be working remotely by 2...