Surveillance & Security News for September 2021

Pyronix announces that the Enforcer on Tour is back to talk to the UK and Ireland professional installers about its latest all-in-one security solution, the new Enforcer V11, with AndroidTablet, HomeControlHUB app, and SmartPlug, as well as its extensive support services. Hosted at various distribution centres across the UK and Ireland (UK&I) throughout October and November, alongside online meetings, Pyronix Account Managers will be highlighting all the innovative new features, added-value...

SALTO (SALTO Systems) has announced that the company will exhibit its latest access control innovations, at the International Security Expo 2021, taking place at Olympia London, in London, United Kingdom, on September 28 - 29, 2021. International Security Expo 2021 “With a welcome return to live exhibitions, after the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re looking forward to showcasing our latest access control products that deliver an unrivalled keyless experience,” said SALTO UK’s...

Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that they will be moving to fully digital participation in the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference taking place September 27 to 29 in Orlando, Florida. For this year’s conference, Boon Edam is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the launch keynote session, multiple GSX digital virtual educational sessions, and the on-site and live-streamed ‘Offensive Strategies: Preparing for an...

As the market for rapidly deployable surveillance cameras expands, Digital Barriers, a UK-based provider of IoT surveillance and security technologies announces the immediate availability of the EdgeVis MiniCam. Compact, lightweight and affordable, with secure low bandwidth streaming over cellular or WiFi, the rapidly deployable camera is set to shake up the market for temporary and semi-permanent surveillance. IP66 and NDAA compliant The EdgeVis MiniCam is designed for quick and simple...

Allied Universal a global security and facility Services Company announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based MSA Security (MSA) from GreyLion, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in leading high-growth businesses. MSA is a provider of comprehensive threat protection solutions to clients nationwide including K9 security services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Security resources “The acquisition of MSA Security will not...

Security and Safety Things GmbH (S&ST) is pleased to announce the three winners of its 2021 App Challenge, a contest to spur creative development in video analytic applications. The winning apps were chosen from a pool of more than 30 proposals for solutions, which addressed specific security and business use cases, in the retail, transportation, stadiums and entertainment, and healthcare verticals. S&ST's 2021 App Challenge “The Security & Safety Things open platform for sma...

In suburban gardens or a castle portcullis, a gate only works when it is properly closed. Leaving it open instantly creates a security risk. ASSA ABLOY’s Vertical Gate Closer shuts almost any gate tight automatically, both at residential and commercial properties. The Vertical Gate Closer removes any chance for human error. Plus, integrated with advanced 3D Cam-Motion technology on the inside, it ensures everyone can open and close the gate effortlessly. Vertical Gate Closer The gate ma...

To help support the Fire Door Safety Week 2021 campaign, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new best practice guide - ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide, on how to specify, install, maintain and inspect fire-certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings. ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide The ‘Fire Doorsets’ best practice guide has been compiled, based on the knowledge and expertise of ASSA ABLOY’s FDIS-trained inspectors, a...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings has furthered its leadership in sustainable finance following the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond offering of $500 million in ten-year senior notes. The offering of the Sustainability-Linked Bond conforms with the company’s recently published integrated green, social, and sustainability-linked finance framework. The publication of an integrated sustainable finance framework and issuance o...

On September 8, Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, kicked off its 2021 ‘Game On’ Roadshow in Milwaukee, Wis. where almost 60 attendees participated in hands-on learning experiences with commercial HVAC rooftop units from Johnson Controls, YORK®, and TempMaster®. The roadshow tour brings the comprehensive and newly extended rooftop unit portfolio to locations across the U.S., including Chicago, Denver, and Phoenix, among others...

viisights, Inc., developer of revolutionary behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, will be attending Global Security Exchange 2021 in Orlando, September 27 - 29, 2021, showcasing ROI-generating behavioural video analytics solutions for smart cities, campuses, enterprises, transportation hubs, critical infrastructures, security guard companies and more. Company representatives will also be meeting with systems integrators and technology partners to discuss new revenue...

Facial recognition is a mature technology that continues to change and evolve. New innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) are expanding facial recognition capabilities, even as privacy concerns, though often misguided, undermine wider acceptance in the market. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new developments in facial recognition?

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has announced a new integration for its flagship system, Integriti, with global CCTV brand AXIS Communications. The new integration creates more choices for customers building bespoke security solutions. It also opens up new business opportunities for Inner Range via its parent firm, global distributor Anixter, which also sells AXIS products. Enterprise-level access control system Tim Northwood, director of Inner Range, said, “Our enterprise-level...

The ‘new normal’ was all we heard about when it came to the working model shift after the pandemic hit. Businesses worldwide adopted working from home, and then the hybrid model: a balance of remote work and office work. And according to a recent survey by 451 Research, nearly 80% of organisations surveyed said they have implemented or expanded universal work-from-home policies as a result of COVID-19, whilst 67% expect these policies to remain in place either permanently or for th...

Most consumers are enjoying the convenience brought by electronic locks. With the existence of electronic locks, people no longer need to be restricted by keys. There are a variety of unlocking methods and more convenient remote control unlocking options. Suppose, you are going on vacation, and with the presence of an electronic lock, you can easily enter your house with your babysitter, without a spare key. Of course, not only smart homes, but also some infrastructure and commercial buildings...

Ava Security, the pioneer of unified video and cyber security, has teamed up with Nedap, the Dutch provider of powerful solutions in physical security, to integrate their best-in-class solutions for security professionals and integrators. Together, the Ava Aware Cloud™ intelligent video management system (VMS) and the Nedap AEOS physical access control provide the simplicity, security, and power needed for proactive physical security. Access control events By enabling the 24/7 video mon...

US-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc. (Odyssey) has announced its acquisition of the German remote monitoring and control technology company, Ferntech GmbH. This cements Odyssey's position as the distributed infrastructure sector’s major end-to-end investment and asset management platform. It is now supporting investors, developers, operators and governments, across the complete project lifecycle, by adding new capabilities for project operations. Ferntech GmbH acquisition Emi...

ekey, an Austrian biometrics door access company has launched a new intelligent door access system, named ekey dLine, that ensures safety and convenience. The ekey dLine system integrates a touch sensor from Fingerprints and can be unlocked using fingerprint biometrics for the door handle and door leaf in smart homes. The seamless ekey dLine solution offers keyless entry, convenient remote opening, automatic remote opening, and more. The solution is available for the European market. Intellige...

Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions launched Wisenet Road AI, a powerful new line of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras that feature Make, Model, and Colour Recognition (MMCR) to identify vehicles using AI technology. The cameras, together with a powerful edge-based application, support real-time viewing, event monitoring, forensic search, and a range of widgets and graphs that display daily/weekly/monthly traffic statistics. R...

To mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week 2021, Abloy UK calls for greater awareness and education of fire door compliance, highlighting the additional challenges that the adoption of flexible working has placed on managing access control and occupant life-safety in commercial buildings. Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, explains: “The commercial working environment has changed drastically over the last year, with many organisations adopting a more flexible way of working w...

Zenitel, the provider of Intelligent Communications solutions, announces a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety & Security market in the EMEA region. This role will be filled by Elbo Technology. Elbo Technology, based in technologically vibrant Eindhoven, has been a distributor and knowledge partner for Zenitel in the field of critical communication for almost 25 years. With this long-term cooperation, there is an intensive and valuable collaboration. For Zenitel, Elbo makes an impo...

Wasabi Technologies (Wasabi), the globally renowned hot cloud storage company, has announced a new partnership with Rasilient Systems, the pioneer in forensic-grade video surveillance systems, to deliver industry-renowned hybrid cloud storage solutions for video surveillance deployments at the edge. Wasabi - Rasilient partnership This partnership combines the strength of Rasilient’s surveillance system optimisation with Wasabi’s unlimited scalability and disruptively low cost, so u...

Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman) have announced their intention to jointly pursue opportunities in the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) domain. Drawing on Leonardo’s expertise in rotorcraft and Northrop Grumman’s capabilities in advanced aeronautics, and next-generation autonomous uncrewed aerial systems, the companies will focus on jointly addressing global opportunities in the VTOL UAS market. Leonardo - Northrop Grumm...

Check Point Research (CPR) sees a global boom in the black market for fake vaccine certificates on Telegram, following US President Biden’s vaccine mandate announcements made last week. The black market expands to serve 28 countries, nine of which are new: Austria, Brazil, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, UAE Price for fake vaccine certificates jumps globally, including in the US, where the price doubled from $100 to $200 Number of sellers and subscribers incre...

Allegion US, a provider of security products and solutions, and BadgePass, Inc., an industry pioneer for secure credential management systems announced the integration of the Schlage RC reader controller into the TotalCard software platform.   IP access solution with integrated reader Schlage RC offers customers the latest in IP access solutions with an integrated reader controller that is scalable for small, medium, an...

March Networks®, global video surveillance and video-based business intelligence pioneer announces that its Dubai office has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS). The globally recognised accreditation is based on the implementation of several management principles that help to ensure customers receive consistent, high-quality products and services that meet and exceed their expectations. The certification demonstrates the Dubai office’s comm...

RSPNDR, a new technology company, has created a service connecting monitoring stations with active alarms to on-demand mobile guard units. Verification and Police deprioritisation has led to delayed or nonexistent responses. Traditional guard services are labor intensive and inefficient. RSPNDR solves both problems with proven success in Canada and is now expanding into select US markets. When alarms are triggered, end-users expect a fast response. Unfortunately, this is not the reality. Police...

Arqit Quantum Inc. (Arqit), a globally renowned company in quantum encryption technology and Juniper Networks, an internationally recognised company in secure, AI-driven networks, have signed a ‘Technology Alliance Partner Connect’ agreement, to explore network security technology that will protect against quantum security threats. Software-defined networking Cyber-attackers regularly target networks, in order to disrupt business operations. Arqit Quantum Inc. and Juniper Networks...

Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking, and recording sub-systems, announces expanded capabilities for its ASD Air Defence software product family with the support of threat evaluation and weapons assignment (TEWA) and asset management functions. The new capabilities expand the scope of the existing ASD product family to include real-time evaluation of threats and the ability to optimally allocate available resources. A distributed database permits information to be published a...

At DSEI, the international defence and security exhibition in London, sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is introducing its newly developed ‘Quadome’ radar system for naval surveillance and target acquisition. Equipped with the latest technology, ‘Quadome’ provides rapid response and high precision, at an excellent price-performance ratio. The new-generation technology modernises one of HENSOLDT’s key radar product lines and further enhances the group’s exten...