Surveillance & Security News for March 2023

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is thrilled to celebrate its 150th anniversary at ISC West 2023, taking this time to reflect on the past while showcasing its plans for the future. ISC West attendees are invited to join in the celebration by visiting booth #10053 at 3pm PST on Thursday, March 30th for complimentary champagne and treats and brief celebratory remarks. “Major milestones like this make us think back on all of the things we ha...

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. ISC West attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #26049 will get a first-hand look at many of the company’s latest technology innovations scheduled for release over the course of 2023. “Shooter Detection S...

In recent years, both high-rise and high-risk building environments have been the subject of much industry focus. Where Grenfell was a catalyst for change, the incremental introduction of new reforms (such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Bill) - alongside major Government funding schemes - have since been key in raising fire safety standards across the board. But while significant steps have been made in a number of areas, professionals can’t afford to now stand still. Onl...

As a critical aspect of security, access control plays a crucial role in protecting assets, information, and people. It's vital for professionals working in the security industry to understand the importance of access control and how to implement it effectively to safeguard their organisations physical security. Working in partnership with Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief, the event has constructed a BRAND NEW conference theatre for The Security Event 2023. Access Control Execu...

Hanwha Vision America is bringing its full line of intelligent video security and surveillance solutions to the show floor at ISC West 2023 (booth# 14025), from March 29th -31st at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.  Hanwha is highlighting a new serverless surveillance system with onboard solid state drive storage, AI-powered four-channel multi-sensor cameras for accurate object detection and classification, AI PTZ cameras, cloud solutions, audio technologies, the latest Wisenet WAVE 5.1 plat...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will be showcasing an entire suite of intrusion, access control and video security solutions in Stand 18033 at the ISC West 2023 Expo, which is taking place from March 29 to March 31, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will highlight its "one platform" theme by demonstrating how its full range of innovative new products provides the right solution for every custome...

KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (KORE/KORE WS), a globally renowned company in Internet of Things (‘IoT’) Solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (‘IoT CaaS’), announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Twilio’s IoT business unit, as part of a growth strategy to provide customers with a unified, seamless approach to launching IoT solutions as the world’s leading pure-play IoT provider. As consideration for the acquisition, Twilio (TWLO...

Invicti Security™ announces its partnership with Climb Channel Solutions, a global specialty IT distributor. With a primary focus on the UK and Irish markets, Climb will deliver Invicti’s full product portfolio in addition to having technical, pre- and post-sales support on the partnership roadmap. Invicti – which acquired and combined AppSec solutions Acunetix and Netsparker under its brand name – delivers continuous application security with zero noise, designed to be...

LenelS2, the pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming product and service innovations, with a focus on cloud-based solutions, at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2023), in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on March 28 – 31, 2023.  LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Cloud-based services Highlights fr...

PureTech Systems has announced its integration with Intel's OpenVINO to deliver its’ AI-boosted video analytics on edge devices with lower cost, lower power consumption, and smaller size. OpenVINO is a powerful toolkit developed by Intel, which allows developers to deploy their computer vision applications on a variety of hardware platforms, including edge devices. By integrating with Intel, PureTech Systems' AI-boosted video analytics can now run on edge devices without the need for a di...

AU10TIX, a global technology pioneer in identity verification and identity management announced it is working with Microsoft, a global technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, on Reusable ID, a breakthrough in verifiable credentials (VC) architecture for identity management. Verifiable credentials (VC) VCs are reusable, unalterable digital credentials that prove the identity of a person or entity and allow the safe sharing of personal documents and biometric credenti...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety services in the U.S., announced at ISC West 2023 that it has completed its first pilot sale for its EvoGuard brand of autonomous intelligent guarding solutions. Tando autonomous indoor drones The company recently sold the Tando autonomous indoor drones to its existing pilot partner, luxury Swiss watchmaker - Movado to continue field-testing the solution in their distribution centre. &ldquo...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations will reach into the billions in the coming years and there’s good reason for the technology’s popularity: it’s the perfect way to extend power to new devices and locations while enhancing systems integrations. LifeSafety Power is helping perpetuate this trend with its expanding family of BiTSTREAM IEEE 802.3bt-compliant midspan injectors, switches and PoE-powered DC power supply/chargers. UL 294-listed BiTSTREAM meets the high-power PoE...

Opening next month from 26 – 28 April 2023, the upcoming Secutech promises to be a productive trade fair for the security industry. The 24th edition will showcase the latest trends in integrated AI and IoT smart security solutions, with over 300 local and international exhibitors poised to present their products in 500 booths across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. Showcasing innovations  "Taiwanese manufacturers are known around the world for...

Cozaint Corp, the developers of intelligent surveillance solutions, has been selected by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Police Department in Tucson, AZ, to deliver the BOBBY physical security tower to provide a “safe zone” location for local citizens to conduct sales transactions, custody transfers, or other dealing where a security monitored area would provide a safe setting. Cozaint’s BOBBY platform of physical security kiosk tower provides 24/7 situational awareness for organi...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announces an update to its PDK Cloud Node software that introduces two new features: Credential Self-Help and Controller Continuity. Credential Self-Help will be available to all PDK users who rely on mobile credentials, and Controller Continuity for all sites using PDK Red controllers. Access control platform Credential Self-Help: Mobile credentials are unique to each smartphone and cannot be shared across...

VIVOTEK, the pioneering global IP surveillance provider, strives to provide comprehensive security solutions and launches first-ever facial recognition camera that integrates edge computing to help enterprises to quickly identify the gender and age of people in the video on edge, as well as those who are wearing masks. The camera has a built-in memory card with facial data storage up to 10,000 profiles and achieves a 99% accuracy rate of detection. The camera can also target specific images fo...

South Korea’s second largest vendor of video surveillance equipment, IDIS, has announced its intention to acquire Costar Technologies, a US-based vendor of video surveillance equipment. Analysts at Novaira Insights believe by doing so, IDIS could be signalling an intention to emulate the success of South Korea’s largest vendor of video surveillance equipment and long-time rival, Hanwha Vision. According to Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, “We esti...

IDIS Co., Ltd. and Costar Technologies Inc. announced the execution of a definitive agreement and plan of merger under which Costar will be acquired by IDIS in a merger transaction. Merger Agreement The Merger Agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of IDIS and Costar. Completion of the Merger will be subject to approval by the stockholders of Costar. The board of directors of Costar has recommended that Costar stockholders approve the transaction and adopt...

Kaadas Group, a pioneer with over 30 years of dedication to the lock industry, announces expanded operations in North America and the launch of their authorised security dealer programme at ISC West 2023. A testament to their recent growth, the North American market expansion announcement makes the full line of Kaadas traditional electronic locks, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Z-Wave connected smart lock solutions available to security professionals nationwide. From a global headquarters b...

Kidde Engineered Systems, a fire and life safety brand committed to delivering the highest commercial fire and life safety protection standards for more than 100 years, announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity.  Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Branding and holistic commercial fire solution Kidde Commercial will unveil its new branding and holistic com...

New and emerging technologies take centre stage in Las Vegas this week as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the 2023 ISC West Show, at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center.  Creating Access for the Future Featuring the theme of 'Creating Access for the Future', ASSA ABLOY showcases the next wave of door security solutions for building owners, facility managers, and occupa...

ASSA ABLOY, the global access solutions pioneer, has published its Sustainability Report 2022. During the year, the Group continued to make good progress on its sustainability programme and targets for 2025.  In 2022, against the 2019 baseline, ASSA ABLOY reduced its energy intensity by 24%, water intensity by 40%, and waste intensity by 12%. The positive development directly results from the focused improvement actions from the Group’s committed teams throughout the organisatio...

St Paul’s Square, located in the iconic 201 St John Street, offers a nine-block development of 85 modern one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and maisonettes in the heart of London, with the benefit of an underground car park and a day porter. Door entry system Comelit-PAC was the door entry system of choice for Greywood and has a close working relationship with London Block Management as the dedicated managing agent for the development. The specification included a digital panel al...

The security breach at a third party marketing partner of US operator AT&T that led to the information of nine million AT&T customers being exposed highlights the risk to telecom operators from security vulnerabilities at third-party partners, according to Dmitry Kurbatov, Co-Founder and CTO of SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry. Furthermore, the potential risk from third parties is set to increase with the growth of 5G and evolv...

Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL), an Amthal Group company, is pleased to work with WCS Care, for the ongoing safety of staff, residents, and visitors.  WCS WCS is a registered charity and runs 13 care homes across Warwickshire, UK, eleven offering residential and short-term respite care and a further two for younger adults with physical disabilities or long-term conditions.  IPL currently provides maintenance to three of WCS’s homes for their biometric access s...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces it will be unveiling its new cloud-based GARDiSVU video management solution at The Security Event 2023, which takes place from 25th-27th April, at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Appearing on Stand 4/G40, TDSi will also be giving visitors a chance to view its new GARDiS App in action, which enables security operators to securely control a wealth of different access control options from anywhere using a compatible iOS or Android device...

A reunion of key players from the security, fire safety, and smart building industries is scheduled to take place in the heart of the ASEAN region from 1 – 3 November 2023, as Secutech Thailand returns to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Re-establishing connections  With investment continuing to flow into Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), industry players will be looking to find new business connections in the manufacturing, infrastruc...

RISCO’s installer support service has been expanded with the growth of its technical training programme, as it strives to provide security installers with the opportunity to boost their expertise and learn how to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their commercial and residential projects. Technical team expansion The company has increased both the size of its team and the accessibility of its training. The expanded technical and training department provides installers i...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher, is calling for all consultants attending ISC West 2023 to come by booth #18109, in order to meet Jack Meltzer and learn more about the newly created Consultant programme that he is leading, which is designed to provide education, information, and design assistance to security consultants. Jack Meltzer, Consultant Programme Manager, recently joined Gallagher specifically to spearhead this programme and brings a lifetime of experience in the secur...