Surveillance & Security News for January 2023

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announces the hiring of a key sales executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit.  Evan Walde has been named Regional Sales Leader for the Midwest Region of the U.S. Walde is an accomplished sales and account executive with 12+ years’ experience growing revenue and customer loyalty. Previously, Walde held sales leadership roles with Technology Solutions Group and RW Sales. Interoperable communication...

For many years, too many people have associated security with disengaged officers, offering a limited set of skills and reluctantly performing and recording a minimum set of daily tasks.  While customers may have been aware of these flaws, many have not prioritised security and, as a result, their security has continued in the same shape and design over lengthy periods, becoming outdated and ineffective. Common complaints Common complaints have included security being too reactive to inc...

Comments by John Davis, Director UK & Ireland, SANS Institute, EMEA: "JD Sports’ data breach reminds us that no organisation is safe, and everyone has a role to play in digital fortification. Following a huge number of high-profile security breaches just in the past year, we’ve learnt that budget alone is not enough to implement adequate defences.” "Cybercriminals are levelling up. Their attacks are more prevalent, more sophisticated and harder to detect. Brand reputations...

At ISC West on booth #20045, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of Security Center, Streamvault EdgeTM hybrid cloud solutions, and CloudrunnerTM vehicle-centric investigation system. The company is expected to make other significant announcements leading up to the show. Security Center 5.11 and Genetec Web App The latest Genetec unified security platform, Security Center 5.11...

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 produc...

Comments by Paul McNamara, Senior Solutions Engineer at Edgio, “As the amount of data generated annually continues to soar in 2023, due to increasing demand for IoT devices, edge computing will take centre stage.” He adds, “43 billion connected devices open just as many avenues to attackers. Storing data at the edge, rather than at various data centres around the world, plays a unique role in improving compliance and cyber security.” Personally identifiable information...

Mobile phone retailers are popular targets for theft. The smartphones inside their stores come with price tags that rival laptops and desktop computers. The devices are also small enough to slip inside a bag or remove from a store in bulk. Once smartphones are swiped, they can quickly be sold through online marketplaces or auction sites. Across the country, smartphones are being stolen via robbery, burglary, smash-and-grabs and organised retail crime. Retail display security Scorpion Security...

Monitoreal is pleased to announce its latest partnership agreement with Alarms360, a Cypriot provider of security monitoring services. Through Alarms360, the Cypriot community will be able to access Monitoreal’s advanced AI-based object detection technology and turn any existing security system into a proactive property protection system. Alarms360 provides a full security solution to clients, preventing crime and protecting their homes and valuables thanks to its monitoring centre, manne...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting a comprehensive range of its award-winning key control products at the American Correctional Association’s 2023 Winter Conference, January 27-31, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at booth # 906. Facility security solution “Whether it’s for a munic...

Project management for large building designs benefits from both collaboration and effective digitalisation. On a landmark new office development in central Brussels, ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio™ software helped achieve the ultimate goal: excellence in design, balancing cost, delivery time, and sustainability concerns. Quatuor Quatuor is a multi-purpose office, events, and coworking space in central Brussels, with an innovative design, certified Outstanding by BREEAM. Designed and...

Rapiscan Systems Inc. has recently acquired all assets of VOTI Detection Inc. As a result, all technical support services for VOTI Products are now being transitioned into the Global Rapiscan service organisation. Due to the bankruptcy of VOTI, Rapiscan purchased only the assets; this means that none of the former contractual obligations or warranties transition to Rapiscan. However, please know that they are aggressively working to re-establish support capabilities that meet the customers&rsqu...

Ava Security, an innovator in end-to-end AI video security announced Joel Brunson has joined the company as CEO of Ava Security’s Federal business. Brunson brings world-class leadership in business growth and proven expertise in the federal government sector. Video and cybersecurity solutions  "We’re on a growth trajectory as organisations around the world realise the need to take a proactive posture to security in both the physical and cyber realms. Joel brings a unique visio...

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Lori Olin has joined the company as Vice President of Communications. Lori Olin will implement a comprehensive strategy that reaches internal and external audiences to promote the brand and enhance Allied Universal’s reputation across North America. Effectiveness of internal and external communications She will provide expertise and innovative approaches to define, drive and evaluate...

Businesses are struggling to cope with compounding costs and rising energy bills, that much is clear. In the face of surging costs and the absence of certainty, businesses across the globe are looking to reduce consumption and cut costs wherever possible. In this new (increasingly costly) reality, acoustic imaging is offering manufacturers a crucial lifeline; it is helping energy-intensive industries to keep the lights on by driving down operating costs and slashing maintenance expenses. Users...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of a newly updated website to introduce its exclusive suite of digital tech-enablement tools designed to transform field service businesses. Smart diagnostics XOi equips the current and next generation of field service professionals with smart diagnostics, high-powered data analytics, and live on-the-job virtual support and training to deliver meaningful actionabl...

Entering its 26th year, Vigitron. Inc, the manufacturer of complete network solutions for security applications participated in the recent Intersec security show held in Dubai, UAE January 16 to 18, 2023. At Intersec, Vigitron highlighted its growing product lines keeping pace with the rapid changes in the security market. Products shown covered a wide range of networking solutions including, Network Switches, Midspans, Test equipment, and Health Monitoring Software solutions. Wide range of ne...

SimpliSafe, maker of award-winning home security systems, announces the release of their inaugural 'Under One Roof' report, which examines how Americans' views of their homes have changed over the past few years. As the experts in protection, safeguarding more than 4 million people, SimpliSafe is committed to understanding how consumers of varying demographics perceive their safety at different moments in time – whether that's during a major life stage such as a move, peak travel seasons...

Sentry Enterprises, a technology company focused on transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, selected Infineon’s latest generation SLC37x Secure Element chip family to fuel its biometric platforms. Sentry Enterprises is the creator and maker of the SentryCard biometric platform, a privacy-centric, proof-of-identity solution, along with the soon-to-be-released Sentinel biometric cold storage crypto wallet. Sentry’s identity platform competes horizontal...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announced the hiring of a key relationship executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. Jennifer Kozak has been named Strategic Alliance Relationship Manager, reporting to Kelly Lake, Director of Global Strategic Alliances. Zenitel’s strategic alliances program supports manufacturer partners who integrate Zenitel’s intelligent communication solutions into their business. Kozak will also work with Zen...

Gartner has recognised ABB as a ‘Visionary’ in its 2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial IoT Platforms report, based on ABB’s completeness of vision and ability to execute. The recognition is based on the Gartner evaluation of the ABB Ability™ Genix, ABB’s flagship industrial IoT platform and AI suite that was launched in 2020. ABB appears in the report for the second year in a row. ABB was recognised as a ‘Niche Player’ in 2021 and a ‘...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the member associations for the security industry, have announced a partnership to launch a new event designed to showcase women in security. The event, titled Security LeadHER, will be held at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, and will kick off with a reception on June 12 with conference programming taking place on June 13. This conference will bring together security professionals committed to...

Eager tourists have flocked into Japan after borders were reopened for international tourism in September 2022, and the visa-free entry programme was reinstated in October 2022. According to statistics released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan welcomed close to a million international tourists in November 2022.  Although local shopping centres, hotels, and restaurants celebrate the recovery of tourism, the pandemic has prompted a heightened sense of awareness among...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution partnership with Utilicom Supply Associates, one of the largest providers of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and solutions in the southeastern U.S. Under the terms of the agreement, Utilicom, which supplies contractors across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Carolinas with leading-edge products for the utility...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is launching a new Systems Integrator Partner Programme with a different twist. The programme is designed to cultivate select relationships with highly qualified, well-established systems integrators specialising in large physical access control systems (PACS) who possess the vision to transform the industry’s digital transformation journey into new pathways to annual...

Zimperium, the mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments announced that Sammie Walker has joined the company as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Sammie will be responsible for driving growth and awareness of Zimperium’s mobile security platform as the company scales to provide organizations worldwide with protection against the increasing volume and severity of mobile threats. To support this growth, Zimperium continues investing in its team and leader...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has been honoured by the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) in recognition of its 30 years of membership. To mark the occasion, TDSi Managing Director John Davies was presented with an Anniversary Trophy by BSIA Director John MacAskill MSyl at the Intersec 2023 event in Dubai in January. Well-deserved reputation John Davies commented, “It’s an honour to have been associated with the BSIA for the last 30 years, and to have been able t...

In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Data privacy has become a global top priority. Currently, 71% of countries have initiated data privacy legislation, and companies that haven’t taken appropriate steps t...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that its solution will be implemented by Klamath Falls City Schools to offer proactive protection for students and staff against gun-related threats. ZeroEyes’ A.I. technology is being layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras, where it will identify brandished guns and dispatch alerts to safety personnel...

Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organisations to access, connect and visualise their data, introduces N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimise their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organisations of all sizes and e...

Working in harmony with darker environments, The Midnight Black Collection has been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers unrivalled, contemporary, and discreet protection that compliments their surroundings. Texecom's Midnight Black Collection includes the complete range of Capture Grade 2 motion detectors, Premier Elite LCDLP / LDLCP-W keypads, Impaq S / SC/ SC-W and Micro Contact-W / Micro Shock-W perimeter detectors. Shock detection perfor...