Surveillance & Security News for March 2022

The hybrid world has changed where and how everyone works. Supply chain constraints require more efficiency and make reducing waste more important than ever. Increased options and competition have changed the way consumers and businesses transact? In order to stay ahead, organisations need to rapidly adapt their current environments. This means continually evaluating workspaces to improve the employee experience, actively managing resources and processes to improve sustainability, and finding n...

IDEMIA, the pioneer and long-time authorised TSA PreCheck® enrolment provider, announces the launch of a new type of TSA PreCheck enrolment initiative that simplifies the process. This kicks off at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, Mississippi this week. IDEMIA I&S North America is bringing enrolment to the traveller as they depart for their trip. This will facilitate better access and awareness to the many benefits of TSA PreCheck, which helps keep trav...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduces the Neutrino SX12 ISR1200, the first model in the new Neutrino Ground ISR series of high-performance, MWIR camera modules with integrated CZ optics. The HD MWIR system combines a Teledyne FLIR MWIR camera module and 120mm to 1,200mm CZ optics with industry-adopted imaging electronics from InVeo Designs LLC to provide a best-in-class ISR solution with low-switching-cost for defence and industrial integrators. Familiar imaging...

Paxton, the globally renowned company in electronic IP access control, video surveillance and video intercom systems, has announced that they will feature Paxton10 access control and video management system at ISC West 2022, being held at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 22 to March 25, 2022. Paxton10 Paxton10 combines next-generation access control and video management on a single platform. Dealers can experience Paxton’s most powerful system yet, at booth #13074, at...

ComNet Products from ACRE, a Danbury, Connecticut, USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment is announcing its next generation of Razberi video management products. The next-gen Razberi® ServerSwitch IQ™ intelligent video appliance is a high-performance managed ethernet PoE switch, server, and video storage appliance, part of a complete suite of appliances that provide security pioneers with large-scale video recording, scalability, reliability, and a...

Matrix Comsec announces participation in the upcoming Convergence 2022, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23rd – 25th March ’22 get ready to be awe-inspired by cutting-edge technovations. Matrix announces its participation in the 28th Convergence 2022, organised at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 23rd – 25th March’22. This event will be an opportunity to showcase all the product ranges in the domains of IP video surveillance, access control & time-attendance, and tel...

Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems, and Numera® health + wel...

Axonius, the globally renowned company in cyber security asset management and SaaS management, has announced an expansion of its UK and EMEA partner programme, in order to help systems integrators that specialise in cyber security and IT infrastructure, with the ability to better manage SaaS security. Axonius SaaS Management The company, which has over 150 partners globally, 28% of which are based in the EMEA region, recently launched Axonius SaaS Management, in order to provide customers with...

Alula, a pioneer in smart security and system communications for professional alarm dealers announced two new service enhancements – Alarm Verification Services and Alula Messenger enabling system owners to create a community for real-time response to system alerts and alarms. Maintained by the system owner, the notification and response community may include family members and neighbours. Community members may act on alerts and alarms resulting from detected intrusion events and day-to-d...

At ISC West 2022, in booth #14079, Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, will unveil a new line of affordable cameras and NVRs. Designed for the most budget-conscious projects, the A-series line combines NDAA compliant devices in bullet and dome form factors with Hanwha Techwin’s renowned imaging technology. Designed for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB), including retail, restaurants, and commercial applications, the Wisene...

Hitachi Rail, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate - Hitachi, delivers innovation through developing novel technology to drive sustainable connectivity. Hitachi Rail designs and manufactures signaling systems, components, and other technologies to manage and control new or upgraded railway systems worldwide. IP surveillance solution In coordination with Advantex Network Solutions, Hitachi Rail needed to replace an outdated analogue CCTV system with a new IP surveillance solution. The customer...

Alcatraz AI, the globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that they will be showcasing their autonomous access control technology, the Rock, at Data Center World 2022 exhibition, at Booth 1025. The Rock, access control solution Alcatraz AI offers a touchless and secure biometric device, the Rock, which utilises facial authentication to grant safe and efficient entry, so as to modernise and improve access control systems. The Data Center World 2022 security con...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has partnered with barox, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, to support installers and specifiers by confirming its range of PoE Ethernet switch products are suitable to power 360 Vision’s range of PTZ cameras and peripherals. To support CCTV surveillance integrators with the specification and set-up of reliable PoE and video tran...

Patriot One Technologies announced the launch of SmartGateway™, the Company’s patron screening solution purpose-built for stadiums, arenas, and live entertainment venues. SmartGateway was designed to provide these large venue customers with a smoother, safer, and modern system to secure employee and patron entrances at facilities, in alignment with their unique security and operational considerations. SmartGateway will be demoed at ISC West in Las Vegas, March 22-25 at Stand #25...

Digital Barriers, a globally renowned provider of IoVT (internet of video things) surveillance and security products, has announced a new contract with Bogota’s Police force, to provide its BW600 body worn cameras for use on the city’s mass transportation system. The BW600 body worn cameras is the world’s only low bandwidth bodycam camera that is capable of streaming live video and audio, over cellular and Wi-Fi networks, without latency or corruption. Digital Barriers’...

VIVOTEK, the global IP surveillance provider, is pleased to announce the solution preview of VORTEX, VIVOTEK’s new cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS). By integrating deep-learning-based cameras with cloud hosting services, VORTEX can process multiple data streams (video, audio, and analytics metadata), issue incident alerts, and perform video searches using metadata. The service is built on cloud architecture, making multi-site surveillance both simple and cost-effective....

Advancis Software & Services GmbH announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). WinGuard from Advancis interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system. The integration allows the LenelS2 OnGuard access control system to be managed directly from WinGuard equipped control rooms. Situational awareness capabilities “Advancis has completed required factory testing at LenelS2 to validate the functionality of...

STid’s Architect® Blue series, the world’s most awarded access control readers, have been certified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP™) standard for access control security, the Company announced recently. SIA OSDP™ Verified is a comprehensive, third-party testing program to ensure products meet the stringent global standard established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Biometric reader STid...

Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions together and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada.   This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems and Numera&re...

Insightful contributions on a range of key, topical issues facing the security systems and security services sectors were shared at the Thought Leadership Summit, held again at the Royal Lancaster London after a two-year break following the pandemic. Organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with NSI, this popular annual event attracted a wide range of senior leaders from across the industry. 2022 conference programme The 2022 conference programme reflecte...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, is set to exhibit at ISC West 2022 which will be held from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Attendees are warmly invited to visit the company, at booth #7083, at ISC West 2022 the exhibition venue. The Vicon exhibit will focus on Vicon’s centralised video management, access control, and lice...

Cogniac Corporation (Cogniac), a San Jose, California-based provider of enterprise-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) image and video analysis, and Cisco Meraki have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the delivery of AI-powered computer vision applications at the edge of the network. The partnership will help Cisco Meraki and Cogniac’s enterprise customers build smarter, more automated spaces that enhance employee productivity, improve customer experiences, and automate opera...

Codelocks has further expanded its Marine by Codelocks range, giving customers a wider choice of weather-resistant keyless access solutions. The CL600 Marine Grade locks feature a specially enhanced marine grade finish that can withstand harsh weather conditions – appropriate for workplaces and homes by the sea, as well as outdoor and coastal applications. The new CL600 Marine by Codelocks range is heavy-duty mechanical locks which are particularly well suited for areas with high levels o...

Motorola Solutions announced the new Openpath Pro Series Video Intercom Reader (Video Intercom Pro), an access control reader that combines high-quality video, audio, and enterprise call routing into an all-in-one sleek device with a mobile-friendly user experience. The Video Intercom Pro provides organisations with advanced security to help protect both tenants and visitors and offers security operators real-time visibility via video which enables a faster response to incidents.  All-in-...

Metaverse is a familiar buzzword today, but few people grasp what it really means. In the simplest terms, the metaverse is an online ‘place’ where physical, virtual and augmented realities are shared. The term, Metaverse, suggests a more immersive online environment that combines elements of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Metaverse Expectations of the metaverse today are largely built on hype. You hear more about future and eventual potential than about the curren...

While most discussions of security in data centres revolve around cyber-attacks, that’s only part of the equation. Data centres responsible for the storage and transfer of important information must install physical measures that keep these sites secure and safe. Power outages As proven by Facebook’s recent power outage, any company is prone to physical threats. The outage caused a configuration change to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic to and from the company&...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has priced its previously announced public offering (the ‘Offering’). The company has entered into an agency agreement with Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. (Echelon) pursuant to which Echelon has agreed to act as the agent to conduct the Offering on a commercially reasonable best efforts basis. Echelon may appoint other registered investment dealers to form a selling group. Patriot One Technologies’ Public Offering Pu...

UK-based global connectivity solutions provider and MVNO, Cellhire is utilising its eSIM-based mobile network, ‘eSIMsmart’, in order to provide mobile connectivity over-the-air to its news media customers, including print/online, TV, radio and news agencies, in Ukraine. Martyn Stevens, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at Cellhire Group (Cellhire), said “The eSIM based mobile connectivity is essential to ensuring individuals are contactable and have a communications lifeline....

RaySecur™, a security imaging company with the world’s first DHS Safety Act-designated T-ray desktop scanner for mail and package threat detection, announces it has been awarded a Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) for $1 million to conduct research and development (R&D) on its 4D-AITM threat detection software platform for MailSecur scanners.  The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabil...

Honeywell Building Technologies (Honeywell) has announced the launch of its new Catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework, to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global framework streamlines previous channel partner programme experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and...