Surveillance & Security News for January 2023

Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire), the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, announces it has officially partnered with AeroVigilance— A counter uncrewed aircraft systems (Counter-UAS) consulting and training company, devoted to helping people and organisations understand the risks posed by uncrewed aircraft, and finding solutions to enhance airspace awareness and security measures. This newly formed partnership brings decades of combined real-world experience in bot...

Matrix is all set to build new business relations by becoming the valued sponsor of VCCI EXPO 2023. With intensive research at the forefront, Matrix builds innovative security and telecom solutions on a national and international scale. At VCCI Expo, Matrix will display all the customer-centric solutions and products of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom domains.  IP video surveillance solutions In this event, Matrix will put out its entire range of IP Video...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only proactive A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for the company’s method of identifying brandished guns and dispatching alerts to first responders as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The USPTO issued U.S. Patent No. 20200364468 for ZeroEyes’ system, whic...

G4S Secure Solutions UK will create almost 100 jobs for those living near Suffolk, close to the Sizewell C nuclear plant. EDF has awarded a £4.3 million interim security contract to G4S. So far, over 50 residents have applied for positions or are in the process of onboarding, including the Contract Manager, James Self. James, who was born and raised in Suffolk, joined G4S in 2018 as a Security Training Manager at Hinkley Point C, in Somerset, before transferring to work at the Sizewell C...

In February 2020, the Department of Defence ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

Userful Corporation, the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider in the Enterprise AV-over-IP market, has introduced a new set of advanced operator workstation capabilities for its software-defined AV-over-IP platform. The features, called uConduct, are part of the next-generation Diamond Decisions operations centre application providing advanced situational awareness and critical decision-making while empowering proactive communication and response times. Userful Diamond Decisions application...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has announced the introduction of a new team that’s poised to service the growing market in Sweden and the surrounding Nordic countries.  As a global security pioneer, trusted to protect sites in 138 countries, and with over 13,000 customers worldwide, creating a team in Sweden was a logical choice for Gallagher due to the parallels between the UK and Sweden’s business cultures and the country’s adoption of cutting-edge cyber techno...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, will showcase its AI-powered products–Smart Video Search and Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition)—as well as its flagship open platform Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), and the company’s dedication to cybersecurity assurance at the Intersec 2023 show in Dubai January 17-19. True cloud-based system Eagle Eye experts will be on hand at Intersec Stand SA-F27 to meet with business owners and resellers...

A new multi-million-pound leisure centre owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council is fire-safe, due to a partnership approach with Secur-It specifying Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. The new £26 million Marina Centre leisure complex on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, was designed to replace the old 1980s built centre. With work starting in January 2021, it reopened in August 2022. Operated by Freedom Leisure, the new facility boasts a six-lane swimming pool, learner pool, and aqu...

Eurotech, a long-time provider of edge computing systems and pioneer in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enablement, proudly announces it has been included in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms report by Gartner. Importance of IoT The highly valued report points out the importance of IoT in enterprise digital transformation. According to Gartner, "global IIoT platforms continue to evolve and support IT/OT integration at large scale. CIOs and software engineering le...

Absolute Software, a provider of self-healing, intelligent security solutions announced that it has earned a Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Program (FedRAMP) Ready designation suitable for a FedRAMP JAB Authorisation. The designation is granted at the Moderate Impact level for Absolute’s Secure Endpoint product suite. In achieving this designation, Absolute is enabling federal agencies to strengthen cyber resiliency and maintain complete visibility and control across their devi...

ECHO is currently supporting over 250,000 police Intruder and Hold-up alarm system URNs (Unique Reference Numbers), facilitating faster more efficient police response to emergency alarms from the seven ECHO-connected police forces. ECHO service Following on the heels of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Essex Police, and Metropolitan Police, four additional police forces – City of London Police, Northumbria Police, Bedfordshire Police, and Kent Police have recently joined the vanguard in g...

At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase multiple new products, including new multi-sensor and PTZ cameras, new analytics capabilities, new features in its MonitorCast access control solution, and more. Active Guard AI-powered analytics Attendees will be able to experience live, in-depth demos of i-PRO’s Active Guard AI-powered analytics working on popular VMS platforms such a...

Vigitron, Inc. the manufacturer of network products designed for security applications announces the release of its 2023 product catalog and product selection guide. Vigitron is the only manufacturer that provides a complete range of networking solutions designed in conjunction with major brands of IP cameras, access control, LED lighting, and wireless products. Guide and catalogue The new Vigitron catalogue provides links to locations of each on Vigitron's website for additional informat...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a pioneer gunshot detection solutions provider, announced the issuance by the USPTO of SDS’ seventh patent for its gunshot detection technology, Patent No. US 11,417,183 titled Cable-Free Gunshot Detection. Guardian Wireless product The patent describes the application of indoor gunshot detection sensors that use a cable-free device powered by a battery. The foundational concepts and designs in this patent are...

Aiphone, the international intercom, and security communication product manufacturer, has introduced Remote Programming Service for its IX Series systems, enabling installers to quickly build, edit, and save programming files within the QuikSpec™ online design tool. A built-in programming wizard offers guidance and assistance with creating and modifying system, station, and network settings producing a complete, downloadable programming file. Remote Programming Service The Remote Progra...

The SANS Institute announces the appointment of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head Ciaran Martin, CB, as Director of SANS CISO Network and Summits EMEA. Respected as a pioneer among public authorities for cybersecurity, Martin is able to offer SANS and its global community a unique perspective on successfully managing global cyber threats at a national level. Facilitating further preparedness As Director of the SANS CISO Network and Summits in...

From reassessing cybersecurity measures which were put in place during the pandemic and understanding how to recover from a cyberattack, to revised legislation, Distology highlights the biggest trends which will impact the cybersecurity space in 2023. Recent research from the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor found that more than a third (36%) of IT leaders believe that attacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted in nature will be the biggest disrupter of the cybersecurity sphere ove...

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 clearly struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates? Motor vehicle theft Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments: “Recession and violent crime do not go hand in...

The Teledyne FLIR range of acoustic imaging cameras, the Si124, Si124-PD, and Si124-LD offer an improved bandwidth range for detecting compressed air leaks in industrial settings. The change means that the industry-leading range can detect leaks from anywhere between 2 to 65 kHz and adds crucial functionality to the previous peak bandwidth of 35 kHz. While it may seem like a minor change, the operational impact of the improvements cannot be overstated: it means marked savings for industrial app...

As part of commitment to local partner - ZMR, Secure Logiq will be the hardware driving force that powers many of the distributors’ partner products on the ZMR booth at Intersec. The move will highlight how Secure Logiq hardware is the perfect fit to ensure optimum performance from a variety of surveillance products. The centerpiece of the ZMR booth will see a single Secure Logiq server running 1,000 1080P real time channels of video on the Milestone xProtect platform including half a Pet...

PSA, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced that general registration has opened for PSA TEC 2023. Discounted early bird pricing is available until Feb. 27, 2023. Attendees are encouraged to register promptly to secure their seats. PSA TEC 2023 “Our team has curated a best-in-industry lineup of expert speaking panels and educational sessions for PSA TEC 2023,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA Network, adding “This year, we wi...

From lodging to food service to event planning to tourism, the hospitality market faces a large and growing range of security threats and challenges. Given the competitiveness of the market and the heightened flow of information about customer satisfaction via social media, there is more at stake than ever as hospitality professionals seek to ensure the safety and security of guests. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What security challenges are impacting the hospitality market of to...

Waterfall Security Solutions, the pioneer in OT cybersecurity, is pleased to announce a collaboration agreement with Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a provider of industrial automation and test and measurement solutions. This new collaboration will make Waterfall's Unidirectional Gateway cybersecurity products and technologies available to Yokogawa's customers globally. In a world where cyber threats to industrial operations continue to become more powerful and pervasive, making unidirectional p...

A constantly changing world, including a global pandemic, has caused major shifts in how people conduct their daily lives. Working remotely has become more commonplace, thus vastly increasing online activity. Inevitably, businesses rely on computers, sensors, and IOT/IIOT-connected devices more than ever, which also draws the attention of cybercriminals. Cybersecurity VIVOTEK understands the importance of cybersecurity for products and corporations. Their quality assurance efforts are built i...

The nuances of data privacy continue to bombard organisations from all angles, and, amid the impending sunset of Universal Analytics (UA), it’s time to stop playing catch-up. Instead, by enacting future-proofing strategies around data as a first port of call, long-term compliance can be achieved as an automatic byproduct. Data privacy At data privacy’s ‘sunrise’, companies’ efforts were largely targeted towards the customer, ensuring that the ever-growing extent o...

Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with Massachusetts-based cloud-native logging and security analytics platform - Devo, to deliver its security portfolio to the UK channel. Under the agreement Arrow will deliver its suite of Security Operations Centre (SOC), Security Information Event Management (SIEM), and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) solutions. Autonomous SOC Devo has recently been recognised in Gartner’s 2022 M...

Following a well-established relationship that started just over 12 years ago, The Supreme Court renews its contract with Carlisle Support Services by three years with an option to extend by an additional two. Carlisle supports the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom with varied security services ranging from search to CCTV monitoring and customer service. The support service provider also acts as a security adviser to the 12 Justices that make up the current Supreme Court. Long-term p...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel, "The cyberattack on 14 different schools acts as an example of the severity of what can happen if systems are not secure, since sensitive information about pupils has now been leaked online. Other schools across the UK should take heed and ensure the correct tools are in place to reduce the risk of a cyberattack." He adds, "Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses; it only takes a single vulnerability to gain access. Therefore,...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has developed an end-to-end border control solution comprising kiosks and eGates. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has commenced the installation of IDEMIA’s technology in eight international airports, providing a completely seamless traveller journey. Self-service biometric kiosk solution In 2019, IDEMIA won the phase one contract to upgrade the major Australian airports’ old arrivals systems In 2019, IDEM...