Surveillance & Security News for October 2023

Frictionless systems provide access to a building without interfering at all with a user’s entry experience. Frictionless access means you can automatically pass through a gate without showing a credential or otherwise engaging, and with the system recognising who you are and allowing you to pass. In true frictionless access, everything works seamlessly, with unauthorised people obviously barred. But how close are we to realising frictionless access control? We asked this week’s Expe...

UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs. This acquisition will feed into the company’s vision to unify visibility, oversight, and protection across all types of access, both regular and highly sensitive, into one solution.  Clarity and real-time control “Enterprises don't have time to sort through access rights across di...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the Monitoreal Secure Guard App is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. This all-in-one, comprehensive surveillance app offers on-the-go accessibility, making it easier than ever to protec...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai, the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. Developing seamless access Based in San Jose, California, Ambient.ai applies AI and CVI to existing security camera infrastructure allowing their platform to deliver near human-level visual percep...

With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road, it is imperative to constantly improve the quality of transportation monitoring and traffic management in both urban and rural areas. As a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology released its Intelligent Traffic Solution to provide comprehensive and intelligent road transportation solutions and smart technologies, enabling safer and more sustainable roads and ensuring people's safe and efficient...

Safeguarding and streamlining access into and through education premises is a formidable task. Each user group has specific needs, from teachers, management teams, and cleaners to IT staff and students. Perimeter entrances, and indoor and outdoor spaces all require different levels of security.  Visitors to the premises want a controlled, efficient flow through the site. Staff need timely access to teaching rooms. Student access to the library or IT suite must be filtered and mon...

As the physical security and cybersecurity worlds converge, many industry professionals are finding themselves moving from one realm to the other. Or, more likely, they are embracing both disciplines as integral to the future of security as a whole. One security professional bringing her cybersecurity expertise to the physical security market is Wendy Hoey, Director of Sales, US Sales Leadership, North America, for Milestone Systems. With more than 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, Wend...

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centres to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. Support and service “From past...

If you were to ask people outside our industry what door and access security entails, chances are their answers would reflect their common encounters with locks, security guards, cameras, and maybe metal detectors, badges, or automatic doors. But if they were curious enough, they’d probably be astounded to learn how extensive, intricate, and interesting the business can be and, of course, how vital it is to life safety, physical security, and cybersecurity.   Integrated, inter...

As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyber-attacks looms large. Recent reports of cyber-attacks targeting institutions such as Highgate Wood School in Crouch End, St Augustine Academy in Maidstone, and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK have highlighted the pressing need for schools to fortify their cybersecurity defences. In this blog, Advantex explores how outdated infrastructure a...

LRG, inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, and Vector Firm, a professional sales and marketing consulting and training business focused on system integrators, are very pleased to announce their newly formed partnership. The alliance was forged by LRG Founder Chris Lanier and Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson. Author's quote Challenges facing any size company with regards to hiring, training, coaching, and retaining top talent &ld...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs), a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licencing requirements. Designed for medium-sized businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX RecorderSeries provides flexible channel expansion and offers c...

The University of New Haven offers a range of National Security and Public Service programmes, some of which were the first of their kind when launched decades ago. Having such a sturdy academic background, the university searched for the proper equipment to let the students practice and polish their knowledge. After thorough market research, the choice was made in favour of Regula 4308S, which is already being used in educational forensic research. Features of Regula 4308S Regula 4308S enab...

In Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch, ISR (International School on the Rhine) offers an excellent international education from kindergarten to grade 12. The teachers at ISR prepare students for the world's most prestigious universities, placing great emphasis not only on academic excellence but also on positive character development and the teaching of values. Since 2022, ISR has also been using the DeepHub whiteboard for this purpose.  Test phase from 2022  "The modernisation o...

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalising on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analysing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

More and more security managers are asking for video management functions that can be operated as comprehensively as possible from a mobile device. With the “SeMSy® Mobile Client” for its Domera® and Panomera® cameras, Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier is now launching a solution that combines the functional and security requirements of professional organisations with the user-friendliness and simplicity of consumer apps.  SeMSy® Mobile Client Security...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its latest innovation in connected backup power and cybersecurity with the North American launch of its Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3). Network-M3 card  The Network-M3 card features all the enhanced capabilities customers expect from Eaton Gigabit Network Card technology and adds new, innovative features to help organisations meet their unique cybersecurity needs. With capabilities for web-based monitoring and alerts, the Network-M3...

Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem. Location Services Enlighted’s Location Services - a Real-Time Location System tracks the location and movement of assets and badges in buildings, using existing Enlighted intelligent lighting infrastructures. With the introduction of AI machine-le...

Employee volunteers from the Chicago metropolitan area branches of Allied Universal® visited areas of Chicago hit hardest by homelessness to distribute coats, clothing, shoes, and meals as part of the company’s Project THERE Souls to Soles project on Oct. 17, 2023. The annual event distributed 200 meals, 235 coats, 200 pairs of pants, 250 pairs of socks, and 35 pairs of shoes to approximately 235 people in need. Giving back to the community “Project THERE partners with charita...

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...

Exterro, a recognised provider of legal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, is strategically expanding its presence in India through a partnership with mh Service to address pressing challenges in the Indian forensic landscape. This partnership reflects Exterro's commitment to expanding its influence in markets, with a particular focus on India's dynamic forensic ecosystem and growing technology adoption. Exterro's strategic expansion Exterro's strategic expansion in India invol...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) Check for aviation environments. Leveraging industry-pioneering FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT Check enables airports to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Security use...

The manufacturing sector is currently facing several challenges. Technological change, pressing environmental issues, and globalisation require several adjustments, such as investing in new technologies, conserving resources, and optimising and securing supply chains. Globally operating companies have to face a changing environment and at the same time manage problems in supply chains. Shifting production back to the domestic market is increasingly an option. This requires not only resilience b...

Xailient, the pioneer in edge artificial intelligence (AI) for computer vision, announced a strategic partnership with Morse Micro, a fast-growing fabless semiconductor company focused on Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Together, they are set to revolutionise the world of smart cameras with cutting-edge AI and Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity solutions. Production-ready solutions The partnership between Xailient and Morse Micro accelerates the trend of practical, production-ready solutions in...

The Cepa Evleri Incek project is being implemented in Incek, one of the developing regions of Ankara, Türkiye. There are a total of 188 flats in the project, which consists of 2 vertical and 2 horizontal blocks. There are 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 flats in the project, which consists of 24 floors of vertical blocks and 4 floors of horizontal blocks. In the Cepa Evleri İncek project, the size of the residences varies between 70 square metres and 255 square metres.  Project highlights Th...

Al Erkyah City is a new upscale mixed-use development in the Lusail district of Doha, Qatar. The luxury community features ultra-modern high-rise buildings, premium retail spaces, and a 5-star hotel. Al Erkyah City represents the pinnacle of modern, high-end living in Qatar.  Need for IP intercom system The project developers required an IP intercom system on par with the development's elite standards, to facilitate secure access control and streamline property management across the vast...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has partnered with French cosmetic and beauty brand Yves Rocher to help them expand their growing network of stores in shopping malls, tourist hotspots, and prime retail locations.   Key to Yves Rocher’s profitability is advanced remote monitoring and business intelligence analytics to give its central management team greater understanding and control over branch operations.  Need for a video solution...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Logistics Centre in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is HID’s second-largest Logistics Centre, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business pioneers, as well as HID’s operations leadership team. The new 4,157 m2 Logistics Centre is double the si...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced that Indra Nooyi, Jim Snabe, Ken Denman, and Tami Erwin have joined a newly formed CEO Advisory Council. AI-powered data security This group of well-respected and deeply connected industry pioneers will help guide Cohesity’s CEO and executive staff, as Cohesity expands its ambitions as a pioneer in AI-powered data security and data management. As strategic advisors, they will offer business insights to the CEO of...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Mesa, Arizona Police Department (MPD) has launched a state-of-the-art real-time crime centre (RTCC) based on Genetec™ Security Center, Genetec Citigraf™, and Genetec Clearance™. Within the first 12 months of the opening of the RTCC, the MPD solved more than 930 felony and 640 misdemeanor cases and recovered over 268 stolen vehicles while e...