Surveillance & Security News for December 2022

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating, and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas, and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates?  Rise in thefts Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments, “Recession and violent crime do not go han...

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is delighted to be working in collaboration once again with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) to deliver the fifth UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Thought Leadership Summit provides a unique platform for security providers and industry stakeholders to gather to discuss and debate topical issues affecting the UK security sector, taking the form of panel session...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection,  released its latest cyber threats and trends report for the second half of 2022. It found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centre, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious we...

With shoplifting up, 21% in 2022, Peter Jackson, managing director of Jacksons Fencing explores how retail businesses can better protect their premises from opportunistic thieves. We think of shoplifting as people walking out of a store, pockets bulging with unpaid-for goods. However, in town centres and retail parks, the rear doors of shops and delivery areas can be an opportunity for theft on a much grander scale. Thefts and break-ins It’s not uncommon for thefts to be perpetrated fr...

Matrix has joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech, to participate in the SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix will be putting forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  IP Video Surveillance IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority of businesses...

UK-based Reading FC named Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, as its Official Cyber Protection Partner. Under the #Cyberfit delivery partner Westcoast Cloud, Acronis will provide the organisation with a full suite of cyber protection solutions to protect the team's data assets and optimise workflow, facilitating the team to perform at its best on and off the field. Online security solutions As part of the partnership, the club will benefit from Acronis&rsqu...

Despite their quaint façades, modern care home environments are under consistent pressure to secure the safety and care of vulnerable residents and staff. Between funding constraints, staff retention and the reverberations of COVID-19, the UK’s 17,000 care homes and their 400,000 residents face several challenges to provide safe and comfortable settings for occupants. Where the safety and care of residents is concerned, external regulation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is...

Maxxess has extended the ecosystem of integrations available with its eFusion security management platform, with the addition of Digifort’s range of Video Management Software (VMS) options. eFusion, used globally in corporate enterprise, industrial settings, the hospitality sector and mixed-use developments, is a feature-rich platform that allows seamless off-the-shelf integration of access control with more than 60 technologies. These include video surveillance and analytics, facial rec...

XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces the addition of Chief Financial Officer Leon Weiss and Chief Product Officer Jeff Grisenthwaite to the company’s leadership team. Extensive executive experience Weiss and Grisenthwaite each bring extensive executive experience in the software industry to XOi as the company continues to transform technology for field service contractors. “Leon and Jeff bring unique experience and skills that align wi...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...

Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments revealed details of a newly discovered Android malware campaign hidden in money lending apps developed with Flutter, a software development kit used to create applications that work across multiple platforms, including Android and iOS. The Zimperium zLabs team discovered this threat, dubbed MoneyMonger, which uses personal information stolen from a device to blackmail victims into paying more than the terms t...

The official opening of the new headquarters of EVVA Polska took place on December 1, 2022. The event was attended by over 60 guests, including EVVA partners, customers, general contractors, architects, and media representatives. The opening was preceded by a video with greetings from the owner of EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH, Mr. Stefan Ehrlich-Adám. The ribbon cutting ceremony was performed by the Managing Director of EVVA Polska, Dominika Zajączkowska, together with Martin Kerntha...

Beyond Identity, the provider of phishing-resistant and password less MFA, has announced the appointments of Pia McSharry as vice president of global sales engineering and Susanne Gurman as vice president of revenue marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in sales engineering at pioneer cybersecurity and data firms including Rapid7, SecurityScorecard and Securonix, McSharry brings unmatched experience in developing winning teams that drive new business. McSharry will lead a team of in...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics that deliver real-time video intelligence, is touting the continued growth and market expansion for intelligent AI-driven video analytics here at Imperial Capital’s 19th Annual Security Conference. The highly positive outlook is supported by viisights’ continued success in helping cities and municipalities turn their reactive video security systems into pro-active and pre-emptive Smart City solutions, providing new...

MyCrane is the first and only global platform for online crane rental. Its innovative platform connects customers and suppliers around the world, radically simplifying the crane search and rental process. MyCrane also offers an online marketplace for the sale of cranes, spare parts, and other lifting equipment. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, MyCrane is the fastest growing startup in the crane industry. Notoriously fickle industry A Cloud Above: Meeting Needs and Disrupting I...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organisation (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces the completion of the Z-Wave Source Code project, which has been published and made available on GitHub to Alliance members. The Z-Wave Source Code Project opens development of Z-Wave and enables members to contribute code to shape the future of the protocol under the supervision of the new OS Work Group (OSWG). Rich development environment The goal of...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indig...

Sweden-based AP&T supplies production solutions to manufacturers worldwide, including automation, presses, furnace systems, and tooling, for the manufacturing of press-hardened vehicle parts for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers are using lighter sheet materials, such as aluminium and thinner steel, to form robust parts for car body frames. When pressed, these lighter materials still produce a strong body frame meeting required safety standards without adding unnecessary weight to...

With 1,300 cameras recording 24/7 and more than 1,000 investigations to process per year, Massachusetts General Hospital’s security team was not able to keep up with the vast amounts of recorded video. Now, BriefCam Syndex Pro for fast video review, search and analysis, embedded within a Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) platform is making efficient and effective video investigation possible. Unique challenges to security Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Pol...

Immix, a global provider of software automation, integrated Ajax alarms into their software. The Ajax products are available for the IMMIX CS and GF platforms. "Our customers have expressed the need for increasingly modular and flexible solutions and we are committed to working with innovative companies that can do just that. Ajax Systems has a strong scope of solutions that extends our direct integrations with intruder detection and alarm systems," said Chris Brown, CEO of Immix. Ajax Transla...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced the opening of its new engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, the eighth new office Verkada has opened over the last two years.  “This new hub is a critical extension of our global team as we build cutting-edge hardware and software products that protect organisations' people and property,” said Martin Hunt, CTO of Verkada. “As our Poland-based team scales up, they will work on end-to-en...

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 2023. Labour shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline ta...

Videx has enhanced its leading door entry system, the VX2300, adding a desk mount concierge unit for small to medium-sized installations of the two-wire video system. CST2310 unit The CST2310 unit can be used for up to 200 apartments, offering both a handset and hands-free speech and a backlit touch control keypad along with a 3.5” LCD display with on-screen information relating to both entrances and apartments and the stage of a call when in progress. It can also be used to receive or...

Patient falls in nursing homes are a serious problem. In the United States, for example, around 1,800 elderly people living in nursing facilities die each year from injuries related to falls, according to the Nursing Home Abuse Center. Those who survive their injuries often have a reduced quality of life and suffer some form of permanent disability. Challenge Figures show that between 50% and 75% of nursing home residents suffer falls each year, twice the chances of falling compared to seniors...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher will be showcasing its latest access control innovation, the Controller 7000 Single Door on its stand at Intersec Dubai from 17-19 January 2023. Providing an all-encompassing solution for single-door access control, the newly launched Controller 7000 Single Door is a powerful and robust network-connected controller that presents a complete solution for simplified business security expansion. Specific business needs On attending Intersec Dubai 2023, Gall...

As cloud-based systems become more common, Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) is becoming mainstream in the physical security marketplace. There are certainly benefits for manufacturers and end users, but we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable to focus on the benefits to the dealer channel. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the impact of video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) on security integrators?

IDEMIA, the pioneer in identity technologies announced the launch of its first service centre in Japan as a reflection of its commitment to supporting digital advancement in the country. Located in Kawasaki, the service centre can support millions of users and aims to partner with Japanese credit card issuers to deliver premier products and services for end users in Japan. This includes IDEMIA’s advanced card personalisation offerings such as F.CODE, recycled PVC cards, metal cards, and m...

Arcules, a provider of unified, intelligent Security-as-a-Service solutions, announced that its cloud-based video platform interfaces with IMRON’s UnityIS access control platform. The combination of these two SaaS products supports automation, rapid workflows and integrated data capture that enhances security, improves situational awareness and enhances ROI. The plugin integration enables joint customers to access a unified security monitoring experience by combining access control ale...

ACRE, a providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced that Bruce Bianco will join ACRE as the company's new General Manager of Canadian Operations. "I’m happy to welcome Bruce to the ACRE team," said Steve Wagner, President, ACRE Americas. "Bruce has a long and successful track record serving the industry’s most recognisable brands.” “His ability to balance and align critical customer expectations with company performance will make him a valuable addition to th...

Entrust, a pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and digital infrastructure is now offering its cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) offers a cloud-based solution that includes Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), password less log...