Surveillance & Security News for June 2021

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and architect of the OpenBlue digital connected platforms, is introducing the reimagined web-based client for the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. With the addition of enhanced functionality for alarm monitoring to the already streamlined search and filtering capabilities, users are able to perform personnel administration and alarm monitoring for their C•CURE 9000 system f...

Mobileum Inc., a provider of analytics solutions for roaming and network services, security, risk management, testing, and monitoring, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Developing Solutions, a network testing software provider that focuses on core network testing for load and lab use cases covering 3G, 4G, 5G and IP Multimedia Subsystem (‘IMS’). The acquisition of Developing Solutions continues Mobileum's growth strategy, building a telecom-focused analytics platform with...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and video security, has teamed up with Feenics, a provider of forward-thinking Access Control-as-a-Service (ACaaS) solutions, to offer security professionals and integrators a modern, integrated security solution. The Ava Aware Cloud™, intelligent video management system (VMS) is now available as part of the Keep by Feenics™ cloud-based access control platform, providing the simplicity, security, and power needed for proactiv...

To celebrate its first anniversary, Your Security Space has launched an App for IOS and Android devices, in order to provide easier access to the networking platform built for security professionals, by security professionals. Your Security Space app “We are very excited to announce the official launch of the Your Security Space app,” said Your Security Space Founder, Bernard Gollotti CPP, adding “It’s a place for security professionals to discuss issues relative to our...

Altronix, the provider of power and data transmission products for professional security applications, continues to expand the company’s popular line of Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions. Altronix Trove™ now seamlessly integrates with Swiftlane DCU 5 Door Controllers, simplifying board layout and wire management. Systems integrators can now easily configure and deploy Swiftlane access control for up to 12 door systems. Companies are rapidly moving to cloud-based ac...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, announced PingOne for Individuals at Identiverse 2021. The new personal identity solution empowers businesses to give their customers full control over how they securely store and share verified personal data without unnecessary friction. PingOne for Individuals enables enterprises to provide users superior digital experiences, protect customer privacy and reduce the burden of regulatory and compliance requirements by letting...

Customers who are interested in strengthening and streamlining their security infrastructure will find that access control is typically one of the first upgrades to be considered, and depending on the product chosen, ultimately will determine how effective it proves to be for their business. When questions or concerns arise about access control products or services, there can often be a disconnect or a delay in between the customer and the integrator, as the integrator may be occupied with othe...

Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has introduced the first-of-its-kind 4G, direct-to-cloud body camera, designed specifically for commercial use. This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to feature-rich, professional-grade body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, triggers an immediate response, and provides valuable evidence, all while protecting assets and keeping communities safe....

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security solutions provider, has announced that Aqua Trivy is now the default scanner for GitLab Auto DevOps. Customers can now automatically scan the GitLab CI pipeline for OS package vulnerabilities. This change will take place as part of GitLab’s 14.0 release and is based on the results of a publicly available solution comparison and research process. Aqua Trivy open source scanner “One of the primary reasons behind the default scanner...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security pioneer, publishes new research from Team Nautilus revealing a continued rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, and showing that it can now take less than one hour to exploit vulnerable container infrastructure. The ‘Cloud Native Threat Report: Attacks in the Wild on Container Infrastructure’ provides a detailed analysis of how bad actors are getting better at hiding their increasingly sophisticat...

The security industry is currently experiencing a growth. The drastic increase in teleworking has fuelled the IT security market in particular. Companies want to rely on home offices on a permanent basis and must invest in a secure digital infrastructure. At the same time, the protection of highly sensitive areas such as clinics, pharmaceutical companies or vaccination centres has become more relevant. The desire of the security industry to be able to meet and exchange ideas in person again is...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the renowned cloud access control platform built for mobile, now offers integration between its Pdk io software and Microsoft Azure Active Directory. IT departments that rely on Active Directory to simplify user and rights management across their corporate network may now use that same interface to seamlessly manage permissions within Pdk io software. System administrators can fully control the physical access of people and groups, as well as issue mobile and t...

ConnectWise, the provider of business automation software for technology solution providers (TSPs), announces the launch of ConnectWise recover complete BDR, a comprehensive offering integrating multiple third-party backup vendors into the ConnectWise platform. With this offering, TSPs gain a powerful service management console to monitor and manage all their BDR solutions, reducing complexities like duplicated processes as well as significant management overhead. In addition, TSPs will be able...

The legendary Big Red Camaro is a serious, open-road racing car that has been setting records at the highest level for over 30 years. Since they started on the project back in 1987, Richard Gottlieb and his father Dan Gottlieb have invested countless hours, as well as millions of dollars upgrading, refurbishing, restoring and improving the performance of the car. To protect their investment and ensure the continued success of the racing team, the Gottliebs have built a new 14,000 square foot fa...

Automatic Systems, a manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle entrance control access systems, was selected to provide automated parking gates to improve the user experience and make the parking solution contactless at a major multi-purpose arena in Montreal. The project was initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and was designed to replace an inefficient parking management system comprised of a single vehicle gate. This single access lane required in-person supervision with primarily cas...

NSE IT Limited (NSEIT) is a global technology enterprise that focuses on delivering excellence in complex digital environment, primarily in banking, insurance, capital market ecosystem and online examination. NSE IT Limited The firm has three distinct business units - Digital Transformation, Digital Examinations and Cyber Security and is powered by a workforce of 1500+ professionals that are certified technology and business domain experts. With 20+ years of experience, the firm is renowned fo...

Perimeter security is by no means a new concept. A phrase used to describe solutions with the primary purpose of limiting access to any area that is prohibited to the public at large, perimeter security has been prevalent for millennia. From Hadrian’s Wall that was built by the Roman Empire in Britain back in AD 122 to the Great Wall of China that winds almost 22,000 kilometers through the Asian country’s eastern regions, it is a concept that remains a fundamental part of global soci...

With 13 participating companies and organisations, Israel will make an impressive presence in DEFEA Exhibition, in Athens, Greece. It should be noted that the close strategic relationship developed between Greece and Israel, now also expands in the field of defence industry. DEFEA Exhibition SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel MOD, will co-ordinate the country’s participation in a National Pavilion. SIBAT is positioned within the IMOD, while having a cl...

With a combination of duty of care, valuable equipment and personal data, the education sector presents one of security’s biggest challenges. Choosing the right access control solution is critical. Could going wireless be an option? The ideal access control solution for a school, college or university should provide control without complexity — and make security management more streamlined and user-friendly in the process. It should save every institution both time and money. Secur...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2021 winners of the SIA New Product Showcase Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners – who were recognized June 17 during a virtual awards show – was Lumeo, receiving the 2021 Best New Product Award. SIA New Product Showcase Since its inception in 1979, the SIA New Product Showcase has been the securit...

Infosecurity Europe, Europe’s information security event, has announced that it is postponing the live exhibition and conference due to run at London Olympia in July, following the government’s delay in lifting the final COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, it will deliver a virtual exhibition and conference from 13-15 July 2021, the original dates of the event. The in-person event will now be held in 2022. Event outline Infosecurity Europe 2021 was set to combine both live and online e...

Videoloft is bolstering its presence in the United States by hiring new U.S.-based sales staff and integrating with established brands in the US market, including Digital Watchdog, exacqVision, Vivotek, and Lorex.  Cloud surveillance systems Videoloft focuses on transforming traditional professional surveillance systems into cloud-connected solutions via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter. The company was born from the innovative technology created for the Manything app in 2012, which turned ol...

Built to withstand all access control needs, the tough new SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock takes security beyond normal expectations. SALTO Systems has invested years of working with some of the best minds in the security industry, their community of security specifiers and installers, to build the most reliable and smartest electronic padlock on earth. SALTO Neoxx Padlock With exceptional attention to detail, premium materials, and all SALTO technology inside, their latest padlock, SALTO Neox...

From airports to embassies, from warehouses to depots, Delta crash-rated gates stop unauthorised pedestrians and vehicles from entering places that they don't belong. Some models operate without contact with the ground across the opening, one is a manually operated swing gate and others operate with rack and pinion drives across V-groove wheel ground tracks while incorporating IR safety beam and safety edges. Swing versions are also available. The clear openings range from 12 to 30 feet (3,657...

The FlexPower Global Series (FPG) from LifeSafety Power, designed to provide DC power for access control systems in international applications, is now PSE listed for Japan and compatible with the country’s 100VAC applications. LifeSafety Power’s renowned FlexPower power supply line continues to expand its reach to new markets, bringing reliability and safety to connected access control and security solutions. The FPG family is engineered with power factor correction and a universal...

It is a truism that in the physical security industry your workforce and your reputation are the business’s largest and most important assets. Managing your workforce with empathy to ensure happy, engaged employees can be a balancing act. However, providing flexible working practices that are still profitable for your business is achievable, and something that every security business should be aiming for. SmartTask CEO, Paul Ridden discusses the hidden benefits of an engaged workforce an...

Steven Kenny, Axis Communications, looks at the benefits of physical access control systems within smart environments, and how knowledge gaps and dated methods can inhibit adoption. Physical security is becoming more dynamic and more interconnected, as it evolves. Today’s modern access control solutions are about so much more than simply opening doors, with digitalisation bringing multiple business benefits, which would simply not be possible using traditional models. Digital transformat...

Johnson Controls, the global company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions and architect of the OpenBlue digital platforms, has announced a powerful recording solution to meet demanding requirements with its VideoEdge 2U High Capacity Network Video Recorder. This solution combines the powerful capabilities of victor with the intelligence of VideoEdge NVRs, fuelled by Tyco Artificial Intelligence, for video management that provides actionable insights to save time, money and live...

Senseware has announced the release of IAQ-I, a groundbreaking, first-to-market, real-time solution, to measure the effectiveness of bipolar ionisation and air health. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the public uproar around air safety, many air purification methods rose in popularity, with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) taking the lead. Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization NBPI systems claim to safely clean indoor air by leveraging an electronic charge to create a high concentration...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces its HID® Signo™ biometric reader 25B that is designed to capture and read fingerprints in real-world applications and conditions. The reader is the latest addition to the company’s signature line of HID Signo readers and adds an API for integration with access control software solutions from HID partners. This enables a single point of biometric template enrolment through an access control system, these templates ca...