Surveillance & Security News for January 2023

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics that deliver real-time video intelligence, is showcasing their advanced security, safety and environmental health solutions together with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at the IoT Solutions World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, from January 31st to February 2nd. viisights will be demonstrating their system together with HP in the HPE stand #632. viisights recently joined the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ready for Technolog...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has compiled three years of data spanning from 2020 to 2022 that details criminal activity and outcomes at three of the company’s customer locations. The data confirms that Elite has been successful in preventing criminal behaviour in 96% of non-violent incidents when trespassers were detected on customers’ properties without the need for police inter...

Global security pioneer, Gallagher, announces the latest in a string of continuous enhancements to their cloud-based security solution – the power to instantly give users access across multiple sites. Lisa Tubb, Senior Product Manager for Gallagher SMB, says, “Our customers love the Multi-Site functionality that forms part of our core feature set, which has made it easy to manage the security of multiple business sites from one central location. With this latest release we have furt...

2N, the global market pioneer internet-enabled intercoms, and access control systems, will showcase the new products and services it will be launching in 2023 at the ISE Barcelona exhibition. 2N® IP Verso 2.0 The 2N® IP Verso 2.0, the next generation of 2N’s best-selling modular intercom, has been upgraded to include a full HD wide-angle camera and to read QR codes. QR codes are becoming more and more popular for access control as a result of the rise in e-commerce and the growt...

Boon Edam Inc.’s secured entry solutions are proving effective for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance at essential data centres around the world. Layering Boon Edam secured entry solutions at all data centre perimeter entry and exit points and critical internal access points provides the strongest possible physical security measures to mitigate against unauthorised access. Physically secure access points “Data centre managers are tasked with three critical respons...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system with the Rock from Alcatraz AI, a powerful edge device leveraging 3D facial authentication technology to protect businesses, people and assets, prevent security breaches, and mitigate risk. The Rock / C•CURE 9000 solution harnesses Artificia...

Euralarm has released a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. The position paper provides Euralarm’s view on the elements of the proposed Cyber Resilience Act that should be kept for the published legislation, identifies some unclarities that, if maintained, would lead their manufacturers into some legal uncertainty, and proposes several amendments to the text. Cyber Resilience Act The Cyber Resilience Act is the proposal for a regulation on cybersecurity requirements for products...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video for real-time decision support announced the appointment of a new Sales Director to cover Europe, Ken Pefkaros. As a 20-year veteran of the RGB Spectrum team, Ken is transitioning to this new role in marketing. Initially domiciled in San Francisco, he will be establishing a new office in Paris later in 2023. Ken's experience Ken has a wealth of experience within the industry and intimate knowledge of our product portfolio. H...

Fire safety and security specialist, Amthal is continuing on its ambitious growth plan to service more advanced commercial customers, with six dedicated appointments already in 2023, set across the business. The new appointments include Amy Bradbury who has joined the commercial team, together with Donna Henderson who has been welcomed as a key account coordinator in the MSR team. Amthal has also appointed three new MSR Engineers since the start of the year. Rolling recruitment programme Cont...

Only half (49 percent) of organisations have sufficient budget to fully meet their current cybersecurity needs, and 11 percent can, at best, protect only their most critical assets, according to a recent survey by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC). Despite the rapidly changing threat landscape, one-third (35 percent) of information technology and security professionals responding to the survey said their organisation’s cybersecurity budget would remain the same or decrease...

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announces it has signed a global agreement with Lenovo to deliver its TruScale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution through value-added resellers, managed service providers, and telcos. TruScale Infrastructure as a Service operates on a consumption-based subscription model that allows companies to use and pay for data centre solutions on-premise or at a customer-preferred location without having to purchase the equipment. Arrow...

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight® 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR). The new ViDi™ EL Read tool, powered by edge learning technology, deciphers human-readable characters on reflective, low-contrast, and non-flat surfaces with ease. Ease-of-use “The In-Sight 2800 with edge learning redefines ease of use, allowing anyone to deploy AI-based applications regardless of experience level,” said Lavanya Manohar, Cog...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has moved its manufacturing centre to Japan. Previously located in Cambodia, the new manufacturing facility will be located close to i-PRO’s Research and Development hub in Fukuoka, Japan. Short delivery times By moving its manufacturing centre to Japan, i-PRO’s engineering and manufacturing teams are better positioned to cooperate, design, test, and build...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera, the world’s first explosion-protected camera specifically designed for Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. The camera is designed for Zone 2, 22, and Class I/II/III Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, NEC). Ex e’ protection method AXIS P1468-XLE uses the ‘Ex e’ protection method, an explosion-protection approach referred to as &lsqu...

AtlasIED, a global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio, communications, and security solutions for commercial markets, announced it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), the trade association for global security solution providers. AtlasIED makes a range of mission-critical audio, public address, and mass communication solutions for multiple markets, including education institutions, healthcare, industrial facilities, corporate campuses, and transportation hubs....

Konica Minolta has defined 'ensuring social security' as one of its business areas. Through its business operations, the company aims to help solve challenges such as the growing risk of disasters due to climate change or the diminishing workforce due to aging societies. To ensure people's safety and improve industry productivity, it is increasingly necessary to solve social problems through digital transformation (DX), Konica Minolta believes. FORXAI IoT imaging platform AI-assisted, real-ti...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2022 Supplier Awards. ADI selected HID as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales Support, New Product of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the growth and success of ADI....

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Morgan to the volunteer position of co-chair for its Marketing and Communications Committee. A longtime TMA member and volunteer contributor, Morgan is co-founder of SD Marketing, a California-based marketing firm. Morgan joins sitting Co-chair Jake Voll in the leadership of the Committee. Advance professional monitoring “It is an honour and privilege to serve as co-chair for the TMA Marketing and C...

According to Gartner’s latest forecast, organisations consider zero trust as a critical strategy to reduce risk and exposure, but few organisations have completed zero-trust implementations. Gartner predicts that only 10 percent of large enterprises will have a mature zero-trust programme implemented by 2026. Zero trust is a security measure that identifies users and gives them the appropriate amount of access, enabling businesses to operate with minimal hurdles while risks are decreased....

Acronis is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Acronis Cyber Foundation Programme, a set of philanthropic initiatives designed to engage with partners on community development projects and provide volunteering opportunities to team members around the world. Marking five years of monumental success and continuous growth in improving education accessibility, the Programme’s key focus is aimed at making education readily available to all and has evolved to include humanitarian di...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified, confirming that all data is properly safeguarded. Cybersecurity consulting and technical services firm Layer 8 Security helped ZeroEyes develop and implement business practices and policies optimised to achieve the certification. Customer...

Steve Bradford, Senior Vice President EMEA, SailPoint, “Phishing attacks continue to be a gateway for deceiving people into handing over sensitive information with the latest technique misleading people into clicking on blank email images which have an embedded, malicious URL link hidden in plain sight." “With cybercriminals becoming far more sophisticated in their tactics, all it takes is for a malicious email to slip through and an unsuspecting employee to click on it for a cyber-...

With 2023 well underway, it’s a good time to look back on what we learned in the tumultuous previous year. In the security marketplace, there was no shortage of technology developments and a few challenges that kept 2022 interesting, to say the least. But what can we learn from the past? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What changes had the biggest impact on the security marketplace in 2022?

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large area image sensors, announces further details on the company’s collaboration with Precise Biometrics, a pioneer in fingerprint verification software, on a new Fingerprint on Display (FoD) solution for the mobile industry. OPD technology While increasing resolution unquestionably remains a major trend within the display industry such as 4K displays, there is also convergence towards POL-less (polariser-less) technology. As a dir...

Whether for business or pleasure, on average 6 million people fly on airplanes every day. Flight check-in, baggage drops, and security checkpoints are all vital to air travel for everyone's safety and security, they are also big chokepoints of congestion. Flight delays and layovers are common occurrences as well, and airports need to provide venues such as restaurants, shopping, and business centres to accommodate travelers. Once users arrive at their final destination, they need to retrieve th...

Martin Wilson, CEO of OneID commented, “Fraud is rampant across the UK and leads the way as the most common crime in England and Wales in the past year. Police forces and banks have invested in resources to tackle this issue; however, it will take a collective effort to tackle this scourge on society." Strong customer authentication “Currently, the onus is on the banks which have invested heavily in security measures such as strong customer authentication, helping prevent a la...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announced a strong Q1 market push for their seamlessly integrated lineup of video intercom and access control solutions. The activities include a full range of initiatives including market awareness outreach, increased training for dealers and users, demonstration equipment, and sales incentives that will continue through March 31, 2023. Reliable a...

Dedrone, the pioneer in smart airspace security announced that it has entered a partnership with G4S, an Allied Universal® company, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). G4S will offer Dedrone’s command and control (C2) drone detection, tracking, and identification (DTI) solution suite to its customers in more than 50 countries across EMEA. cUAS capabilities “This partnership with Dedrone enables us to add another layer in our risk-based assessment app...

Latvia has a burgeoning community of drone enthusiasts with around 6,000 registered pilots, an increase of more than 60 percent since 2021. However, there are many more who are unlicenced. The Civil Aviation Agency, which regulates the use of drones in the country in line with wider European rules, says around only half of the pilots registered qualify to fly an unmanned aircraft. Challenge with drone  “We face a real challenge in Latvia with drones due to the risks in crowded area...

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of Cam latches with a new version that is designed with enhanced security and ergonomic operation. Southco’s newest E5 Cam Latch features an L-shaped handle that provides a secure grip and makes it easy to latch, unlatch or open a door with a gloved hand. The ability to add a padlock to the latch offers a simple way to upgrade security. E5 Cam Latch with Padlocking L-Handle Southco’s E5 Cam Latch...