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The first ever British Standard code of practice focusing on the ethical use and deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT), developed on recommendations by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been released by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Facial recognition technology The code of practice, Facial recognition technology - Ethical use and deployment in video surveillance-based systems – Code of practice (BS 9347:2024) - has been developed by the BSI, in i...

Global cybersecurity firm Performanta, which recently announced its latest AI-enhanced security service offering, Safe XDR, has revealed significant changes in its leadership. Shift in direction The firm’s CEO Guy Golan has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman alongside his current role while COO Quentene Finnegan will take on the position of Managing Director, in addition to COO. The shift in direction will enable Golan to focus on corporate strategy and Finnegan’s exper...

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ and DoorBird provide a comprehensive solution for property owners looking to enhance the security of their property while adding valuable convenience for their residents and staff. Secure and convenient With this new integration, the DoorBird IP video intercom can be managed seamlessly within the ACCENTRA Mult-family dashboard, eliminating the need to manage two separate systems.  ACCENTRA allows a secure and convenient way for residents and staff to access all...

Pimloc, the AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announces it will expand its multimedia redaction platform, Secure Redact, to include audio and text redaction.  Integrating text redaction capabilities into the platform will increase the speed and efficiency with which proprietary information can be redacted, further saving users time and effort when processing sensitive footage. Visual, audio, and text While Secure Redact can be used for all camera types, the updated platf...

Lumeo, a provider of video analytics solutions, announces a partnership with Hanwha Vision America, a global leader in surveillance and security solutions, to launch advanced AI analytics that run on Hanwha’s new camera, eliminating the need for analytics servers, and simplifying site deployments. This strategic collaboration enables customers to run Lumeo’s cutting-edge AI analytics on Hanwha’s state-of-the-art camera, the newly launched PNM-C32084RQZ camera, a high-res...

Brinks Home, one of North America’s home security and alarm monitoring companies, announces two new firmware features, Vacation Watch, and Package Detection, to ensure peace of mind for homeowners while they are away.  Vacation Watch allows homeowners to seamlessly create temporary Escalated Events rules via the Brinks Home website or mobile app to automatically enable recording while away. Similarly, Package Detection ensures homeowners are the first to know when a package is delive...

Heald, a pioneering manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, has installed and secured several locations within the York public realm, including the world-famous street, Shambles.   Cathedral city of York The cathedral city of York, North Yorkshire, welcomes over 8.9 million visitors annually and is home to historic landmarks and thriving high streets.  As vehicle-borne incidents remain a threat to locations with high footfall, the decision to implement adequate peri...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the E+ Extended Range Sensors by 2GIG®, a new line of devices bringing enhanced security coverage to residential and commercial properties. By expanding its portfolio with extended-range sensors, Nice aims to provide end users with the peace of mind that they are protected with the latest technology while delivering new business opportunities for integrators. Enhanced security solutions “At Nice, we’re...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveils acre access control in conjunction with the acre Smart Controller and the acre Reader. The combined ecosystem delivers extensive flexibility and offers the fastest and most user-friendly route to cloud adoption. Together, these solutions provide a simple and robust security solution to meet the evolving needs of any organisation.  Functionality, flexibility, freedom Built from the outset with cybers...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Practice, setting a new standard in security consulting services. This initiative represents a significant leap forward, providing tailored, data-driven strategies, assessments, and solutions to meet the complex security needs of businesses today and form the baseline for creating a strategic security programme and infrastructure. Enterprise Security Risk...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will be exhibiting an expanded range of innovative products at booth #8061 during ISC West. With access and intrusion risks rising in schools, healthcare spaces, and worship facilities, the latest technology reinforces ASSA ABLOY’s leadership position for future-proof, secure access.  "Security isn’t only about staying ahead of threats; it’s about creating technology designed to withstand the test of time,” says Angelo Faenza, Head of D...

IDIS Americas is displaying its newly extended range of Edge AI Cameras at ISC West 2024 in booth #18071. These new IDIS Edge AI cameras integrate deep learning video analytics for unprecedented accuracy and speed during live viewing and forensic searches. Purpose-built for commercial applications, public spaces, and perimeters, these cameras include features such as nighttime vision powered by IDIS LightMaster NIR Technology and plug-and-play functionality for a cost-effective solution that me...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry pioneer in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is showcasing its high-performance door control lineup at ISC West 2024 in booth #1038. Dortronics stands out in the market by offering a range of flexible, made in the USA solutions. These include high-performance, programmable door interlock controllers, versatile push buttons, touchless switches, and custom fabrications tailored to meet specific customer needs, all of which will be on display...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security vehicle barriers, is showcasing an impressive lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in booth 4109. Attendees can see firsthand the wide product range that includes fixed and retractable bollards, security folding gates, and drop arms that deliver the highest level of physical protection for people, property, and critical assets. Perimeter security and safety “Barrier1 is setting new benchmarks...

IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, is proudly showcasing its combined portfolio of advanced video solutions and AI-driven technologies here at ISC West in booth #18071. The strong showing of comprehensive system solutions and support services on display demonstrate the numerous value-added benefits this important merger brings to the combined organisations’ expansive network of systems integrators, technology part...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces it has launched a new initiative to engage select security dealers and integrators. The Elite Channel Partner Program (ECCP) for the first time makes the company’s award-winning service — which has set the industry standard with tens of thousands of real-time crime interventions, thousands of arrests and zero false alarms to polic...

Resideo Technologies, a pioneering global provider of solutions for home comfort, security and safety, unveiled the First Alert® VX5 Indoor Camera at ISC West 2024 (exhibitor stand #10047). The indoor camera is the latest addition to the award-winning First Alert VX  Series – which includes the First Alert Outdoor Camera and Video Doorbell – and it features accurate artificial intelligence (AI) event detection, a unique automated privacy mode and flexible installa...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced its participation in ISC West 2024, the largest security trade show in the United States, scheduled to take place from April 10 to 12 in Las Vegas. Suprema will showcase the exceptional performance of its deep-learning-based AI algorithms in facial authentication and fingerprint recognition, exemplified by its advanced on-device AI solutions, namely the award-winning BioStation 3 and BioStation 2a. BioStar 2 access control...

Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service, that will be showcased for the first time at Hannover Messe 2024. Integrated task management The cloud-based SINEC Security Guard offers automated vulne...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Onfido, a global pioneer in identity verification. With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Onfido’s technology Attacks on identity are on the rise, with nearly two-thirds of data breaches caused by comp...

Taglio has announced the commercial availability of its first PKOC compatible card, the P1190-DF1. This card implements the PKOC NFC specification for Public Key cryptography at the door combined with a Mifare® DESFire® credential. The Taglio cards will provide support for PKOC on its PIVKey and Taglio PIV Card products combining PKOC physical access with the Taglio Logical access solutions. Taglio cards will be demonstrated at the JCI stand (Booth 18033) in conjunction with readers and...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces it will be showcasing its GARDiS Integrated Access Control solutions on Stand 5/G60 at The Security Event 2024, which takes place from 30th April to 2nd May at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Also appearing on the stand this year will be Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer, Harper Chalice who joined the Vitaprotech Group in 2023. Integrated security systems John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi, and the exp...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing the latest in access control and power integration, data transmission, emergency communication power back-up, extended range ethernet, network power management, and more here at ISC West in booth #11073. These smart new products further enhance Altronix’s industry-pioneering portfolio of power and data solutions for professional security, access control, surveillance and...

Ambarella, Inc., an edge AI semiconductor company, announced during the ISC West security expo, the continued expansion of its AI system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the 5nm CV75S family. These new SoCs provide the industry’s most power- and cost-efficient option for running the latest multi-modal vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-transformer networks. This efficiency makes these cutting-edge AI technologies feasible for a broad range of cost- and power-constrained devices wi...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a new partnership with IPConfigure, a managed service provider of business security, to integrate cutting-edge video surveillance solutions into Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure™ Buildings platform. The combination of Schneider Electric's Access Expert and Security Expert products with IPConfigure's Orchid video management system (VMS) will provide an unparalleled security ecosystem,...

Viakoo continues to set new benchmarks in IoT/security device service assurance and remediation with a broad spectrum of high-profile public and private end users, and a continually expanding network of Managed Services Partners (MSPs). By enhancing its flagship solution, the Viakoo Action Platform, with new IoT Applications-Based Discovery capabilities, Viakoo greatly accelerates the time to discover potential threats and impending device issues, and remediate issues, ultimately shrinking an...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced it is collaborating with Intel to bring Intel’s confidential computing capabilities to the Cohesity Data Cloud. Leveraged with Fort Knox, Cohesity’s cyber vault service, this data-in-use encryption innovation will be the first of its kind in the data management industry. Together, Cohesity and Intel are solving one of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges for CIOs. Traditionally, options have been limited...

Viakoo, the provider of automated IoT cybersecurity and performance management solutions, announced its expanded partnership with Pavion, a provider of integrated solutions for fire, security, and critical communications. Pavion customers will benefit from outcome-based managed services and automation to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure system performance, reducing the IoT attack surface and ensuring life-critical security and life safety systems are maintained at the highest possible level...

AMAG Technology™, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, announced they are offering employee badge in Apple Wallet, which enables an organisation's employees to seamlessly and securely gain access to office spaces and  amenities with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. “We’re excited to bring employee badge in Apple Wallet to Symmetry Access Control customers, enabling an easy, secure, and private way for users to access office spaces with their iPhone or Apple Watch,&rdquo...

DeterTech is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of site security and forensic marking solutions to Nordybgg 2024, taking place at the Stockholmsmassan, in Sweden, from 23-26 April, 2024. Visitors are invited to Stand AG:46 to witness the gold standard in intruder deterrence and detection technologies.   Nordbygg is the Nordic region’s largest meeting place for the building and construction industry, attracting visitors from across Scandinavia, the Baltic State...