Surveillance & Security News for August 2024

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards programme to recognise individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities, and the environment safe. Worker safety “Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening...

Bart Bednar has joined ALCEA as an ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America. With more than 26 years of engineering and integration experience, he is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to Michael Woody, the company’s Technical Service and Customer Success Manager. ALCEA offers a wide range of critical infrastructure security solutions and access management systems as the internal systems integrator partner of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. In 2023, the company introduced ALWIN secur...

Barco, a pioneer in professional visualisation technology, announces the refreshment of its OverView range of tiled LCD video walls. The new OverView LVD-5521D and OverView KVD-5521D are 55” 500-nit LCD video walls, part of the ENB 1.8 mm and UNB 3.5mm bezel generation respectively. The panels build further on the existing range, featuring automatic colour and brightness calibration and noiseless operation. Smooth visual experience Barco’s OverView range of mid-range LCD video wa...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of its new Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform. The partner portal is a comprehensive, one-stop shop designed to streamline the partner experience by providing centralised access to support, marketing, sales and training materials.  New PRM platform From onboarding materials to marketing and sales support, the new platform ensures that essential tools and information are readily...

Matsuo Sake Brewery in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is one of the historic breweries in Japan. Since its founding by the seventh generation head, Matsuo Sake Brewery has been producing sake in the Arita region, which has been blessed with clear water and abundant nature for over 150 years.  Cloud-based security In the pursuit of operational excellence, Matsuo Sake Brewery embarked on a transformation journey on physical security by utilising VIVOTEK’s cloud-based security service -...

Lock and access control manufacturer Codelocks has created a new board of directors following significant global growth. Senior leadership in all of Codelocks’ markets are receiving new positions too, as the company, marking 33 years in operations, focuses on greater international expansion. The award-winning access control solutions provider has dramatically increased its revenue in recent years. The increase has been driven by 22 new products and solutions, two new international locatio...

Camden Door Controls has just released two new publications to support its line of industry-pioneering locking products, including maglocks, strikes, and cabinet locks. These new guides are invaluable technical references for installers and system specifiers. A new 27-page Locking Products catalogue/guide features the detailed product information needed to select and specify Camden electrified locks, as well as the options, faceplates, accessories, and installation tools available to support th...

Among the complex audits of security systems, there is a champion, the Type 5 Certification Scheme. It has incorporated all the most stringent quality requirements and the most severe tests in the industry. The Scheme allows users to get an uncompromising conclusion about the reliability of security devices and the stability of their production. It is feared and at the same time desired by all manufacturers of security systems in Europe, but not all of them pass it successfully. Here is how the...

Huffmaster Crisis Response, Inc., the provider of choice for Fortune 500 companies seeking strike services, industrial and healthcare staffing, security services, and more, announced a strategic partnership with Elite Fire Safety, a division of Sciens Building Solutions (“sciens”). This collaboration revolutionises remote camera monitoring by integrating a cutting-edge mobile security camera trailer (Remote Tactical Surveillance Unit - RTSU) with Huffmaster’s state-of-the-art...

GTT Communications has halved its implementation times for customers amid its initiative to streamline operations, according to Jim Delis. Delis officially started work as the service provider’s president of the Americas on 3rd January, 2022. He said GTT has been enhancing its organisational structures and processes to improve its operations. The company will ultimately fine-tune its systems as well, but he said the process began with getting people in the same page. Right job and team...

Royal Boon Edam International B.V., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that they have launched a ground-breaking revolving-sliding high capacity revolving door – the Orbit TriSens. The generous three-winged entrance is suitable for areas that handle very high pedestrian traffic and it boasts the latest technology housed within Boon Edam's signature "premium minimalistic" design.  The introduction of the Orbit TriSens was born out of the ind...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, in an all-cash transaction that values SailPoint at approximately $6.9 billion. Subject to the terms of the Agreement, SailPoint stockholders will receive $65.25 per share in cash, representing a premium of 48% to SailPoint’s 90-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP). Upon completion of t...

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton officially opened the new 500-staff capacity HID Global Centre of Excellence in Galway city. This new, state-of-the-art facility will increase efficiencies across HID’s EMEA business activities and give HID the capacity to triple its current headcount in Galway over the next three-to-five years. HID currently employs 250 people in Ireland, and that number is expected to reach 300 by year-end. Physical and digital access HID, a pioneer in trusted ide...

HID Global, a provider trusted identity solutions, announced the OMNIKEY Secure Element that sets a new simplicity standard for reader manufacturers and others integrating RFID-based security technology into connected solutions. It supports applications in connected workplaces, healthcare environments, education campuses, office buildings and more. iCLASS SE Processor HID Global’s OMNIKEY Secure Element will succeed the iCLASS SE Processor and is the first step toward consolidating and...

LastPass, pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announced it has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing 14 out of 50 Best Security Product list. Operating a software marketplace used by more than 60 million software buyers annually, G2 is the definitive online destination to discover, review and manage the technology that businesses need to reach their potential. Its annual Best Software List ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on au...

LastPass, the pioneer in password management, released the findings of an IDC Global Survey on Identity and Access Management by LastPass. The survey revealed that “balancing company security requirements and the employee user experience” is the number one identity challenge, followed by “employees struggling with too many passwords.” Accessing different tools As organisations continue to face the challenges of managing a higher volume of remote employees who need to a...

Portico's journey with the Heartbeat App began in 2020 when the company wanted everyone to feel connected during the pandemic. Since then, the company has evolved the purpose of Heartbeat to become a community where everyone’s voice can be heard. Version 1 of Heartbeat was fantastic. In 2021 the company won the UK Employee Experience Awards for ‘Best use of Technologies’ with its amazing communication initiatives. The recognition Heartbeat received was mind-blowing. But, the c...

More than 90% of cyber-attacks involve a human attack vector. However, despite an emphasis on cyber security training for years, employees still don't consider cyber security to be their responsibility. That doesn't mean companies should play the blame game; it's time to change the narrative so their employees who are their biggest asset don't feel criminalised. Remote working It’s clear the shift to remote work is not going away and this poses security challenges. People can opt to log...

UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week.  The NCSC is investigating the recent reports of malicious cyber incidents in Ukraine. Incidents of this nature are similar to a pattern of Russian behaviour seen before in previous situations, including the...

Be it sacrificing some of the work-life balance gains made during a prolonged period of remote working or anxiety around health in light of the events of the past 18 months, it is the job of employers to make their workspaces safe and appealing to their recruits once again. Indeed, the dynamics are changing. Research reveals a belief among pioneer commercial real estate companies that individual workspaces could take up as little as 30% of future workplaces. Moreover, further insight shows tha...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, announced that LLNL selected Supermicro to provide additional computing capacity and resources for scientists working to find a cure for COVID-19. Supermicro’s 4U 8 GPU servers for this cluster equipped with nearly 1,000 AMD Radeon Instinct™ MI50 graphics accelerators and, combined with AMD’s state-of-the-art EPYC™ 7002 CPUs, expan...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, is joining the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program. This expanded collaboration will further help customers deploy, manage and scale their infrastructure by delivering optimised application and hardware solutions to address the increasing market demand for hybrid multi-cloud solutions. Authority comment "With 28 years of design, manufacturing and service exp...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, is announcing an expanded portfolio of single-processor systems based on the new Intel Xeon E-2300 and 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. These new systems support a wide range of applications in growing vertical markets. As a result, customers can optimise the exact configuration needed for their applications spanning entry-level servers for the inte...

“One resident who resides in an area where cameras were installed told me she’s certain they’ve made a difference. Because of this program, she can sleep better at night,” said Chief of Police Trent Page, Mount Vernon Police Department. The county seat of Jefferson County, Mount Vernon, IL is located in the state’s south-central region, just 80 miles east of St. Louis, MO. Home to approximately 15,000 residents, Mount Vernon is known as the “Festival Arts Ci...

CloudSense, provider of the world's most powerful Configure, Price, Quote, (CPQ) engine, announced the appointment of Brian McCann as Chief Product Officer. Brian’s addition to the team underlines the company’s focus on product innovation across end-to-end revenue operations. Brain’s experience Brian joins from Nokia Software where he was Chief Product Officer and CTO responsible for a wide software product portfolio including monetization, AI / analytics, operations, securi...

Spectra Logic, a pioneer in data storage and data management solutions, announced a partnership with StorMagic, a company that simplifies storage and security from the edge to the core, to deliver a complete end-to-end active archive for video surveillance and digital evidence management. The joint storage solution combines StorMagic’s ARQvault, the first active intelligent repository to manage and retrieve digital assets using powerful analytics, and Spectra Logic’s award-winning B...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has won a contract with the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to rapidly develop novel fabrics with embedded catalysts and chemistries that can fight and reduce chemical and biological threats upon contact. The revolutionary fabrics will be incorporated into protective suits and other equipment such as boots, gloves, and eye protection that can be worn by troops on the battlefield, medical experts, healthcare workers, and more. FLIR received $11.2...

FLIR Systems announced the latest T-Series high-performance thermal camera, the FLIR T865. Built for electrical condition and mechanical equipment inspection, and for use in research and development applications, the T865 provides ±1 °C (±1.6 °F) or ±1% temperature measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between –40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248 °F), and more on-camera tools for improved analysis. A free three-month subscription to FLIR Ther...

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), together with the Cabinet Office, DCMS and Home Office, has recently launched the latest phase of its Cyber Aware campaign. This included a self-assessment tool on the website to help sole traders and micro businesses check how safe they are from cyber threats and to give advice on areas of improvement. The increased use of email, online payments and collaboration software has brought great benefits to businesses, including the construction sector, but...