Surveillance & Security News for November 2021

For schools around the United States, increased violent crime and active shooter situations have brought a sharp focus on safety, and polls show the growing fears among American parents. In response, a Northeast K-12 School district planned an upgrade for their access control system and the deployment of new video security technology. To ensure the safety of staff, students, and the community as a whole, the district safety committee took a careful approach to school security by insisting that...

More than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic began, countless workers are still doing their jobs remotely rather than from their offices. While there are many positives to working from home, there can also be some negatives at play like nefarious actors taking advantage of the tools and connections that employees use in work from home environments. Insider threats, a security risk that comes from within the organisation, are posing a major security problem for businesses. This is pa...

It’s been almost exactly a decade since HID Global launched the world's first university pilot of smartphones carrying secure mobile IDs. A lot has changed in the following 10 years. Today’s technology has matured, advanced, and proliferated across a variety of high-value use cases. To catch up on the latest developments in mobile access, we contacted Luc Merredew, Product Marketing Director, Physical Access Control, at HID Global.   Q: What has changed since the first pilo...

The Secure Networks Act targets equipment on the Federal Communications Commission’s ‘Covered Equipment or Services List’ that ‘poses a national security threat.’ President Biden signed the bill into law on Nov. 11, 2021. Two major video equipment manufacturers in the physical security industry – Hikvision and Dahua – are on the list. The Secure Equipment Act prevents equipment manufactured by Chinese state-backed firms from being further utilised and m...

Codelocks has appointed Eddy van der Vegte as the new General Manager of Codelocks EU, (CLEU). Eddy has over 15 years of experience in the door hardware and access control sector and will be challenged with continuing to develop the Codelocks brands, across the European Union (EU). Codelocks established CLEU to supply continental European customers, during the Brexit disruption. However, in order to fully promote Codelocks’ expanding product portfolio and meet increasing customer demand,...

An innovative business intelligence solution developed by Morphean, a pioneer in Security-as-a-Service and cloud analytics, has helped Footasylum to dramatically reduce the number of delivery items reported missing by customers by 50%, and improve its courier success rate by 25%.  The video surveillance system, comprising network video cameras in parking areas, and utilising cloud-based analytics, now allows delivery queries to be checked and verified at the click of a button, re...

Wifidom, a pioneering distributor of mobility and connectivity solutions in Spain, and Yeastar, the world’s pioneering provider of Unified Communications solution provider and Digital Workplace innovator, have signed a distribution agreement to provide the channel with state-of-the-art VoIP solutions. This alliance allows Wifidom to complement its portfolio with innovative VoIP communication solutions, providing the distribution channel with a value-added offer to meet the needs of its cu...

Two renowned U.S. organisations, specialising in intelligence analysis and corporate security, are pooling their resources, as part of a new partnership designed to heighten security in corporate America. SEC - Mercyhurst University The Security Executive Council (SEC), the renowned research and advisory firm on corporate security risk mitigation, and the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University, the oldest and largest intelligence studies programme o...

Kathleen Kotwica, the Executive Vice President and Chief Knowledge Strategist at the Security Executive Council (SEC) and Principal Analyst, Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI), recently sat down with Layan Dahhan of The Security Podcasts: Women in Security Edition, to discuss her career in the security industry and the current state of corporate security research. The podcast celebrates influential women in the security industry. Research in corporate security Kathleen Kotwica discu...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, and Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric smart IoT solution, and service provider jointly announced a new ECO partnership on PBX-Intercom integration. The two top-notched companies are striving to provide a more cohesive and comprehensive UC&C solution for SMEs, helping their mutual and potential customers keep tabs on their places in real-time and manage the intercom system in no time. Anywhere-anytime remote intercom communications...

GreySoft Solutions Private Limited is an IT Company based in India. They have emerged as an Application software solution provider. The company is rapidly emerging as a quality player in delivering customised software solutions. GreySoft offers a wide range of expert services, with a focus on the design and development of internet and intranet portals, internal business systems and customised software solutions, to fulfill the specific needs of clients. GreySoft's employees have vast experience...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced that it will unveil its new product, P-Series PBX System, during a virtual launch event on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. GMT+8, featuring product walkarounds and a live Q&A session. Already a major player in the SME communications market globally, Yeastar is looking to serve SMEs that have higher expectations with its new product. The live event will be streamed on the following platforms: Yeastar Website Yeastar YouTube Channel F...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced the official release of its new P-Series PBX System at its first global launch event. More than just a PBX, Yeastar’s P-Series converges voice, mobility, presence, collaboration, and more to present an elite “PBX-Plus-More” solution. “With over a decade of hands-on experience, Yeastar is moving ahead with lofty ambitions to shape the future of SME communications,” said Alan Shan, CEO of Yeastar. “We laun...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, is excited to attend UC Expo on October 6-7, 2021, at the ExCeL London. UC EXPO is the UK’s biggest unified communications event, providing tons of technology buyers with all they need to stay up to date with the latest tech. At the UC EXPO, Yeastar will showcase more than its latest top-notch unified communications products, plus a one-stop workplace scheduling solution for modern offices and the future of work. Next-gen digital solutions &ldqu...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced that its 2021 launch event will take place virtually on September 16 at 9:00 a.m. GMT. Having a long history of leadership in business communications, Yeastar is poised to expand its expertise to the development of more extensive digital workplace solutions. Yeastar Launch Event 2021 will be streamed on the following platforms: Yeastar Website Yeastar YouTube Channel What to expect: Yeastar P-Series Cloud EditionEver since the release...

Yeastar, a provider of SME PBX systems launched Yeastar Central Management (YCM), a centralised platform built for cloud communications service delivery and Yeastar on-premises devices management. Cloud-based UCaaS experience YCM enables service providers to offer P-Series Cloud Edition, a full suite of unified communications solutions, including voice, video, meeting, call center, applications, third-party integration, etc. This platform features greater simplicity in service roll-o...

Imagine the level of change that has occurred in banking over the last two hundred years. Nordea knows this transformation firsthand. Headquartered in Finland, Nordea employs 30,000 to serve its 10 million customers. But having successfully navigated two centuries of change, acquiring over 300 banks along the way, Nordea was labouring under an exceedingly complex infrastructure. To remain competitive, they had to simplify and innovate. Their solution? A chatbot powered by intelligent automation...

Originally founded in Switzerland in 1872, Zurich Insurance Group has become one of the world’s best-known and most established insurers. They operate in 215 countries with a staff of 55,000. While heritage and scale are good things for an insurer to have, for Zurich UK, they were presenting challenges with legacy processes and operational complexity. The business needed to align its teams and increase its focus on customer experience. And they did, with help from intelligent automation....

If a user lives in Europe, everything from the petrol in the car to the muesli on the breakfast table has likely come through the port of Rotterdam. In one year, roughly 30,000 ocean-going vessels and 100,000 inland navigation vessels sailed in and out of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. To maintain its vitality, the port is continuously improving from maintaining infrastructure to rethinking operational processes aiming to become the smartest port in the world. To do this, it...

When families seek hospice care for loved ones, they face a challenging and emotional time. Ohio’s Hospice comforts these families with compassion and individualised care. To provide the best end-of-life care, this not-for-profit enterprise has looked for ways to increase efficiency, across the organisation. Partnership with WonderBotz Working in close partnership with WonderBotz, Ohio’s Hospice introduced a Blue Prism digital workforce with such success that it won the Best Newcom...

One of Turkey's most respected conglomerates, Bilkent Holding subsidiary Tepe Security, was awarded a contribution plaque by Ankara Provincial Police Department for its contributions to the electronic security sector. Electronic security solutions Tepe Security produces special electronic security solutions for individuals and institutions and provides 24/7 uninterrupted electronic security services with its alarm systems and Alarm Monitoring Centre, draws attention with the applications...

Tepe Security has implemented an important application to support all women who are exposed to violence or who want to benefit from emergency services in case of any adverse situation. All women who want to request support in the face of any adverse situation will be able to benefit from the said emergency services free of charge, without time limit, through the "panic", "ambulance" and "fire brigade" buttons in the "Tepe Security Mobile" application.  Due to the application, when wom...

A time attendance system can help users keep a close eye on an employee’s working hours, prevent time theft by accurately tracking and recording employees’ time and attendance. A biometric time attendance system allows the employees to clock in quickly and easier compare to the standard system and eliminate “buddy punching” in advance to the traditional time card system. Biometric time attendance system A complete biometric time attendance system includes both hardware...

Valsoft Corporation (Valsoft) has acquired a UK-based security firm, Bold Communications, in a move to drive the expansion of its security business in the United Kingdom. Valsoft is based in Montreal, Canada and specialises in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses. The acquisition follows Valsoft’s recent acquisition of Innovative Business Systems (Innovative). Innovative is one of the world’s renowned providers of security technology in the Nordic r...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, announced a new technology partnership with Yeastar for IP-based video intercom integration. The integration provides a convenient solution for SME (small-medium enterprise) customers to remotely control and manage their intercom systems, as well as communicate with visitors. Remote communication Usually for SME customers, if all employees are out of the office, welcoming visitors is nearly impossible. But the integration o...

Staff is the most important and expensive resource for most businesses. Business owners are aware that they should manage their workforce more effectively to get the most out of their investment as the price increases of labor. Today, sophisticated time and attendance solutions can manage everything you need remotely. The cloud-based solution can secure data and provide advanced control and access to rota planning and time management. In this article, Anviz talks about 5 reasons why a user shou...

Business is more than just a livelihood–it's the culmination of years spent dreaming and planning. With that in mind, it only makes sense to protect the business with the smartest security system on the market. Reported by security market analysts from Omdia have highlighted the potential growth of integrated physical security as a service (PsaaS) system. Omdia forecasts that the world PsaaS market was estimated to be worth $1.5 billion in 2020. The market for integrated PSaaS solutions w...

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response released the findings of the PaaS & IaaS Security Survey Report. The report compiled the answers of 317 IT executives all using AWS, 70% coming from an organisation of 1,000+ employees. The findings show a rapid expansion and reliance on AWS services while simultaneously showcasing security blind spots within many organisations. Findings of the survey As digital transformation efforts continue, the survey found that AWS is becomin...

Tepe Security continues to inform its dealers and solution partners about all kinds of technological innovations related to its products and services. Training meetings The Tepe Security Solution Partners training meeting, which is traditionally held every year, was held in Antalya. In the meeting, which was held in pairs with the participation of approximately 100 solution partners, besides technical and vocational training related to the product, training on techniques for communicating corr...

Financial management firm Invesco is passionate about delivering an investment experience that helps its customers get more out of life. And with $1.45 trillion assets to manage for customers across 26 countries, it’s no simple task. Another passion of Invesco is its continuous pursuit of performance excellence. So, to give customers the ideal experience and to meet high expectations, Invesco has been steadily and strategically transforming its business with key technologies like intellig...