Surveillance & Security News for May 2022

Access control systems are plagued by problems, such as false alarms and tailgating. Hakimo is a new company that applies concepts of deep learning to reduce false alarms and tailgating, and to make access control more accurate. False or nuisance alarms from access control systems take a lot of time and attention for operators in global security operations centres (GSOCs). It’s wasted time they could use to perform more high-level duties. Hiring enough GSOC operators to monitor and resolv...

Bold Group, part of EverCommerce's Security & Alarm solutions, a provider of alarm monitoring and integrated business management software for the security industry, announces the launch of Managely™, a business management solution designed for the unique needs of the security industry. The new software platform, which was introduced at Converge 2022, the company’s inaugural customer conference dedicated to transformation and innovation within the industry, helps security compani...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) Standards Committee has opened a Preliminary Technical Review Period for its TMA‐AVS‐01 Alarm Validation Standard. Initiated in 2020, the standard provides a method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorised human activity detected by alarm systems that will assist law enforcement with resource allocation and Call‐for‐Service prioritisation. Purpose of the review The purpose of this optional review process is to allow interested sta...

RealNetworks, Inc., is displaying SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative Facial Recognition Reader for a wide range of mainstream access control, workforce management, and health safety applications at IFSEC 2022 in stand IF2635. SAFR SCAN uniquely delivers advanced identification and authentication performance at an extremely attractive price point, making its public debut in the European market.   Secure and fast access  “SAFR SCAN provides a highly secure and fast way t...

Building on their highly successful previous event, the CNI Security Group will be hosting their 2nd ‘CNI Security Technology’ Day, aboard the former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship - HQS Wellington, located on the river Thames at Victoria Embankment, London. The free-to-attend CNI Security Group event, which will be held on Wednesday, 29th June 2022, from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, will focus on fully integrated, secure and future-proofed best-of-breed, end-to-end solutions for high-secur...

The new ZoneSentry is a zonal-based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), based on Bandweaver’s leading-edge fibre optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology. By attaching a single fibre optic sensing cable to the external perimeter of a site or on key assets, ZoneSentry can detect and alert to the vibrations, associated with intrusion events, thereby enabling rapid action to prevent damage or theft. ZoneSentry system Available with 4 or 8 zones, the ZoneSentry system ca...

Egnyte, a pioneer in cloud content security and governance announced the appointment of Ravi Chopra as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Chopra leads all aspects of finance and legal.  Security and compliance offerings "After recently crossing the $160 million annual recurring revenue milestone, fueled by accelerating demand for our security and compliance offerings, we are pleased to welcome another executive with deep cybersecurity experience to our leadership ranks," said Vi...

Keeper Security, the globally renowned provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cyber security software, has announced the launch of Keeper Connection Manager (KCM), a remote-access gateway that provides DevOps and IT teams with simple and highly secure access to RDP, SSH, VNC, MySQL and Kubernetes endpoints, through any web browser. Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) Keeper Connection Manager significantly enhances security, by enabling organisations to adopt zero-trust remote access to IT infr...

Dallmeier, a German manufacturer of video information technology, will present video-based solutions for safe, informed airport operations at the 2nd World Airport Operations Summit on 2 and 3 June 2022 in Prague (Czech Republic). The company presence will also include a presentation by Dallmeier's airports expert Karlheinz Biersack. Two cameras for total control of the runway From systems for terminal surveillance, apron, and runway protection to "Virtual Tower" solutions&...

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Videotec S.p.A., a global provider of ruggedised video security solutions based in Italy.  Fixed and PTZ cameras Videotec’s fixed and Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) cameras are designed to withstand the extreme conditions and hazardous environments of critical infrastructure, specifically ports, energy, and transportation, where video security is imperative.  Videotec’s portfolio enables security operators to have clear visibi...

The SmartWater Group, an award-winning provider of risk management and crime deterrent solutions, is pleased to reveal its plans for IFSEC International, taking place from 17-19 May 2022 at ExCeL London. Crime deterrent solutions The company will be showcasing its broad portfolio of integrated security solutions that enable customers to manage risks to their business by predicting, preventing, and detecting criminal activities. The SmartWater Group’s solutions are widely feare...

Amid a record-breaking year in product production, the global security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has expanded its team to meet product demand. Paxton has broken all their previous manufacturing records, with this year being the busiest production period in its 36-year history. Blair Bowen, Global Manufacturing Manager In support of this growth, they recently appointed Blair Bowen as Global Manufacturing Manager. Bowen previously managed manufacturing teams for Collins Aerospace and Jag...

Ajax Systems, the Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of professional security systems, has announced the opening of its first plant abroad — in Istanbul, Turkey. The new 8300 square-metres plant will produce the entire lineup of Ajax devices, duplicating the current production in Ukraine. Ajax Systems has already started to form a local manufacturing team in Istanbul. New plant in Istanbul At the first stage, it is planned to hire at least 400 people. The new Istanbul plant is expecte...

Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China, covers an area of 2,579.2 square kilometres and is known as the ‘Kidney of the Yangtze River’. Since the implementation of the national policy pertaining to a ‘ten-year fishing ban’ in the Yangtze River, aquatic biodiversity in the lake has been effectively restored. Gradually, the once ordinary fishermen have now become ‘patrolling fishermen’ to protect the aquatic environment of the lake. They dili...

ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with the announcement that it has purchased Key-Rite Security, based out of Denver, Colorado. Service coverage and offerings “We’re extremely excited to welcome the talented members at Key-Rite Security to the ADT Commercial family and to expand our service coverage and offering...

As a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology is committed to bringing outstanding technical services to the world and building a green, environmentally friendly, safe, and intelligent world. Improving green efficiency In 2021, Dahua Technology has adhered to its mission of “enabling a safer society and smarter living.” With the core information technologies such as software, big data, artificial intelligence, and AIoT, Dahua continues to contribute...

The city of Neuilly-sur-Seine, in France, is home to Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle (RN13), an urban expressway, which is frequented by approximately 130,000 vehicles per day - from small cars to large buses and trucks. The avenue serves as a connection from Paris to the business district of La Defense, and is one of the busiest motorways in France. To get this avenue to keep on thriving, the municipality, in 2019, started a major modernisation project called ‘Les Allées de Neuilly&rsquo...

A decade ago the prototype of the AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter took to the skies for the first time at the company’s site in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Varese, Italy) piloted by Giuseppe Lo Coco and Giuseppe Afruni with the Flight Test Engineers Massimo Longo and Stefano Rognoni on board. AW169 10 May 2012 marked the start of a new era for the Company. The aircraft enabled the expansion of the company’s modern product range by entering a new market segment. The...

Once a trend, sustainability is now becoming a critical factor for the success of manufacturers. EVVA recognised this very early on and is well on its way, as it has demonstrated, for example, by winning the TRIGOS 2021 and other sustainability awards. Membership of the Sustainability Circle is another step on this path. The network of companies, Sustainability Circle supports EVVA to implement more sustainable business practices. The networking brings fresh expertise through numerous keynote s...

  Credit unions and banks have long used cutting-edge technology as part of their physical security efforts. However, with crimes becoming more and more sophisticated, the technologies used to defend against them in the banking industry must follow suit.  The question is, how exactly can current financial institutions ramp up their bank security to rise to the challenge of combating the advanced strategies of bad actors? The answer can be summed up in one word: biometrics. Biome...

Maintaining an efficient flow of vehicles, people, and goods throughout cities and communities is fundamental to everyday life and business activities. Transportation professionals need to reduce response times, improve traffic flow, and enhance the driving experience. Bosch offers a smart choice to address these challenges with its Inteox fixed and moving camera models, Traffic Detector software, and seamless integration with Genetec Security Center. Traffic Detector software Developed on Bo...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched its one-of-a-kind Privacy Center, where customers can learn how privacy and data security are designed into Johnson Controls products, solutions and services, in accordance with the latest and most stringent global privacy and data protection laws. Privacy and data security “Johnson Controls has a long history of innovation, and integrity and privacy and data protection are...

Niō Guardian and Protector Technology from iDter is the world’s first fully automated 4K HD resolution deterrence and detection cameras with infrared illumination for night vision – all in one unit. iDter is proven to foil 98% of intrusion attempts without delays, from human intervention. The technology stands alone as a highly effective perimeter protection solution or can be blended with guard services, in a hybrid approach. iDter perimeter protection solution Designed to protec...

Veracode, a globally renowned provider of Application Security Testing (AST) solutions, has announced its Continuous Software Security Platform, which seamlessly embeds application security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The platform streamlines workflows by bringing together development and security teams, in order to provide a broad understanding of risk, remediation guidance, and progress at every stage of the development process. Leveraging multiple methods to assess softw...

Elatec Inc. and KioWare Kiosk System Software (KioWare) have announced that they are entering an OEM partnership, with the aim of developing products and solutions that are easily paired together. KioWare has added the Elatec TWN4 family of RFID card and NFC and BLE mobile credential readers to its list of supported devices, which make it easy for kiosk deployers to add RFID functionality. Elatec – KioWare collaboration Devices, such as the TWN4 Slim and TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE offer an ex...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced the launch of its new i-PRO mini-network camera. Compact design With a pocket-sized form factor and a full complement of AI analytics functionality, the i-PRO mini represents the next generation of smaller, discreet smart cameras that not only protect retail and other businesses but also provide operational and business insights. Part of the i-PRO S-series line, the completely new compac...

The company (who requested anonymity) required a solution of reliable RFID badge readers that could securely and directly connect to numerous assembly line PLCs, with no other software interfaces required. This company is among the world’s largest medium- and heavy-duty trucks manufacturers, with well-known brands. One of the ways the company manages quality on its assembly lines is through employee RFID badges that capture who was at a given station, when an engine was built. The employ...

Siemens has deployed integrated data centre management software at the largest and most energy-efficient data centre in the Baltic region. The Building Management Software (BMS), the Energy and Power Management Software (EPMS), and the White Space Cooling Optimization (WSCO) help Greenergy Data Centres to lower energy usage, ensure thermal protection and manage the reliable operation of the critical infrastructure. Integrated building management platform The new 14,500 m2 data centre in...

Teledyne FLIR will showcase its new, signature security product portfolio for perimeter protection at IFSEC International 2022, from 17-19, May at ExCel London. Attendees who visit Teledyne FLIR in stand IF3030 will see a demo of the FLIR counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) as well as a variety of Intelligent Transportation Solutions (ITS). This will be FLIR’s first IFSEC as a Teledyne company. FLIR C-UAS solution Possessing the highest level of expertise in perimeter security, Teled...

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company announced that Illumio CloudSecure is available in AWS Marketplace, a curated digital catalogue that businesses can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Illumio CloudSecure, Illumio’s solution for agentless segmentation of cloud-native workloads, is part of the Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) platform. Illumio ZTS is the leading enterprise segmentation platf...