Surveillance & Security News for January 2023

Altronix is featuring its latest power and data transmission solutions for security, access, surveillance, and fire applications at Intersec 2023 (Stand S1-I09). New technology enables the deployment of multiple edge devices at greater distances with more power to accommodate a wide range of surveillance and security products. Applications include the ability to deploy the latest IP devices at remote locations with or without local power, utilising the 802.3bt PoE standard greatly reducing labo...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for more than 20 years, is proud to announce that it's IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series of Advanced Multifactor Biometric Iris Readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security and interoperability. Receiving OSDP Verification from SIA instills confidence in integrators,...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, participated in ‘intersec’, the Middle East security exhibition held in Dubai from January 17 to 19. Access control solutions At the event, Suprema showcased its various access control solutions, including the 100% contactless BioStation 3 terminal, flagship facial recognition terminal FaceStation F2, and QR code/fingerprint recognition terminal X-Station 2. Suprema also gave demonstrations highlighting the BioStar 2 plat...

As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies in 2023, owners of construction companies will place a greater emphasis on environmentally-friendly materials, public safety, and strategies to increase value. Physical protection Key events in 2023 will have an impact on the physical protection of people, property, and businesses. King Charles III's coronation in May will be the focus of nationwide large-scale gatherings and celebrations and is already receiving security preparations. Even though this...

The UK’s future depends on our children. Within the four walls of classrooms around the country, young minds are inspired, practical skills are learnt, and new passions are established; these will be tapped into by pupils for decades to come. To make sure outmoded security measures are not having an adverse effect on the performance within, we must first examine the limits and physical safeguards around these educational institutions. When planning and building any facility for the educat...

Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions revealed their new, jointly developed, ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless Access. It enables keyless access to properties with a smartphone via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection. With the deposit, property managers can conveniently grant different user groups access to properties via the users’ mobile phones, without the need for unnecessary key logistics and access control. Expansion of keyless entry systems “The ABLOY Key...

OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, announces it has once again been named by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the January 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP). In its sixth consecutive time as a Leader, OutSystems was positioned highest on the vertical axis for ‘ability to execute’ based on its product/service, sales execution/pricing, customer experience, market responsiveness/record, overall viability, marketing execu...

Briton, a specialist in door controls and exit hardware, launches its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series, adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio. The 2000 series, designed for surface mount application and celebrated for its renowned reliability and performance, offers an authentic one-box solution for timber and uninsulated metal doors and is ideal for first time or retrofit functions in a host of domestic and public settin...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech has launched a powerful but easy-to-deploy range of Edge AI cameras. The new cameras build on the company’s focus of extending the scalable use of its self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine to meet security, safety, and operational needs with AI-powered appliances, servers, and software to suit organisations of all sizes in a wide range of vertical markets. Reduce false alarms The new 5MP dome (DC-D4537RXA and DC-D...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has expanded its range of AI-powered add-on appliances with the launch of the AI Box for Surveillance, the DV-1304-A. The NDAA-compliant, DV-1304-A provides users with all the benefits of AI-video through a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on appliance, eliminating the need for analytics software or to upgrade to edge AI cameras. The latest AI appliance from IDIS allows highly accurate and multiple analysis from just a s...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical visualisation tools for real-time decision support, announced a series of new products and enhancements driving data availability and accessibility across the enterprise and between organisations. Video processing technology The company’s video processing technology delivers visual information from any source to any destination, from a video wall in an operation centre to a monitor in an office across a campus, or a cell phone an...

Some trends in the security marketplace continue for several years, while others come and go quickly and are soon forgotten. Scrutinising a trend’s expected lifespan can help predict its impact on the marketplace. Trends that evaporate seemingly overnight are not useful for the greater good, and they can also distract customers from more enduring subjects. Unfortunately, sometimes hype is just hype. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Which new security trend do you think w...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher is predicting the global market will remain difficult for businesses throughout 2023 but believes that its customer-centric strategy will help the company to innovate its way to delivering outstanding value to customers, despite a challenging economy.  Speaking about Gallagher’s strategy, Chief Architect of Gallagher Security, Andrew Scothern said: “As a company, we strongly believe that championing the customer will drive access control...

With their local partner, 3DX-Ray have announced the successful sale of two units of ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) Portable X-Ray system in Africa. The customer is an important unnamed African Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, and the system has been supplied for use in counter EOD operations. 3DX-RAY LTD, CEO, Vincent Deery said: “We are especially pleased about this sale because it is an important landmark in our sales strategy. Whilst we have been supplying our systems to EOD agencies...

Axis Communications is taking full advantage of the capabilities of Secure Logiq’s hardware and software to power various technologies on its booth at Intersec in Dubai. Secure Logiq equipment will be in action on booth S1-G14 to help Axis highlight the variety of solutions that it and its Technology Integration Partners (TIP) offer to tackle real-world applications. Servers and Logiqal CORE software Secure Logiq’s powerful servers which are purpose-built for HD surveillance will...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is exciting attendees at the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2023 Retail Show in New York City with its remarkable lineup of video solutions designed to address a wide range of retail industry challenges. Hikvision is highlighting advanced technologies in booth 4764, including multi-sensor cameras, outstanding imaging in low and challenging l...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced it has acquired SecZetta, a provider of third-party identity risk solutions. With nearly half of today’s enterprises comprised of non-employees, organisations need to factor this growing group of identities into their approach to identity security. With SecZetta, SailPoint will be able to expand its capabilities to help companies gain better visibility into all types of identities, across both employee and...

James Hughes, Enterprise CTO, Rubrik says, “Royal Mail hasn’t had the best record when it comes to cyber resilience recently, so it’s no surprise that the postal service company is LockBit’s next victim." He adds, "When will this malicious gang be stopped? And who’s next? LockBit's continued success reiterates the pervasive threat ransomware still poses and it’s no longer a question of if a company will experience an attack, but when."  Data security J...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that non-citizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labour rights, can access a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process. Improving workplace conditions Deferred action protects non-citizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from exploitive employers. Effective immediately, this process will improve DHS’s longstanding practice of using its discretionary authority...

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...

OnPoint Electrics has fitted Mul-T-Lock’s innovative vehicle security solution, MVP2000 to its company van, following a break in that resulted in a significant loss of tools. Says Jon Dawson of On Point Electrics: “The crime was committed in less than 20 seconds, with my van in full view of obvious CCTV systems, in broad daylight, in front of a busy leisure centre. None of these elements seemed to act as a deterrent.” Meeting customer requirements  Jon Dawson adds, &ldq...

Perimeter security experts, Teledyne FLIR, is all set to showcase their new and signature Security product portfolio at Intersec 2023 scheduled from January 17th-19th, 2023. Exhibiting at SA-E20, apart from Security Solutions, on display will be Intelligent Transport Solutions, FLIR Solutions for Oil and Gas and Firefighting Solutions. Visitors at Intersec will also have an opportunity to see a robust counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) and a variety of industrial condition monitoring soluti...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announces that it has received FIDO2 certification. The company’s advanced authentication platform dramatically simplifies enterprise adoption of standards-based passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant MFA. Beyond Identity extends FIDO2 with a continuous risk-based authentication capability that evaluates device security posture and incorporates additional risk signals from EDR, XDR, and MDM systems to provi...

Hanwha Techwin Europe, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, now supports AMG Systems’ Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors. PoE injectors offer several benefits for security teams looking to improve energy efficiency and reduce downtime. They eliminate the need for AC/DC power supplies and outlets, with power and data delivered over a standard Ethernet cable. There are also fewer points of failure, something that’s critical for CCTV installations. Several large cu...

On the back of their recent successful sale of 16 units of ThreatScan®-LS3, 3DX-Ray will again be exhibiting at the prestigious Intersec expo in Dubai. On show will be the ThreatScan®-AS1 (ISC), the ThreatScan®-LS1 and the ThreatScan®-LS3 Portable X-Ray Systems. ThreatScan®-AS1 (ISC) is a robust amorphous silicon portable x-ray inspection system. It comprises, as standard, a detector panel with an imaging area of 430mm x 347mm, a new high penetration 150kV generator, and a l...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Following the confirmed cyberattack on The Guardian, business leaders should take heed and implement the correct tools to protect their systems.” He adds, “It is imperative organisations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armour could lead to a killer blow for the entire organisation. Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses and it only takes a single vulnerab...

Videonetics is set to make its first appearance at Intersec Dubai 2023, to be held between January 17 – 19 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With its new brand identity, Videonetics will exhibit its unique & ground-breaking AI-powered Unified Computing Platform™ at booth #S1–F42, Intersec Dubai 2023. 24th edition of Intersec The 24th edition Intersec, the world-leading emergency services, security, and safety exhibition, unites the industry a...

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter security and asset protection at Intersec Dubai. REDSCAN LiDAR series OPTEX will demonstrate live its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, including the REDSCAN Pro Series, which has been selected among the finalists for the Intersec Dubai Awards 2023. The REDSCAN Pro sensors use time-of-flight to provide highly accurate detection outdoor and indoors up to 100m, without any &lsq...

iDenfy, a global ID verification, compliance and fraud prevention platform, partnered with Beera Station, a unique self-pouring beer machine network. The partnership with iDenfy will help onboard customers and stop minors from accessing the age-restricted service. Failing to comply with regulations can result in hefty fines, a damaged reputation, and closed doors on further opportunities for any business. As iDenfy officials explain, that is the reason why age-restricted services need to be pro...

PSA, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of Eyeforce Remote Guarding to its lineup of technology partners. Eyeforce, a nationwide video monitoring company combines on-site video surveillance technologies, sophisticated analytics, and the swift action and decision-making capabilities of trained security interventionists to prevent crime. Trained security interventionists “We are pleased to add Eyeforce as a technology partner,&...