Security product news & launch announcements

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, has confirmed that despite global component shortages, the company is bucking the trend by offering customers short lead times on its range of static and PTZ cameras. Massive component stock As with many industries relying on the use of semiconductors and other electronic components, the global pandemic has seriously affected consistent component supply, increasing their lead times. In addition...

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Verkada, the provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security, announces a new integration with Schlage electronic locks from Allegion, a security products and solutions provider, to expand access control deeper into buildings. By supporting integrations with Schlage AD and NDE and LE Series wireless locks, organisations can cost-effectively increase security and visibility over more interior doors. Wireless lock portfolio By integrating with the Schlage NDE and LE Series, organisations...

Every video security application has its own unique challenges, especially in terms of scale, location, lighting, and affordability. Can the entrance to a retail shop be secured to the highest level of detail, while compensating for light fluctuations? Is it possible to monitor an external perimeter day and night, while paying close attention to keeping storage costs low and avoiding network strain? And, can these challenges not only be met, but also provide high quality images that enable pers...

Teledyne FLIR has announced the release of Conservator, cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Subscribers also gain access to application specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Conservator subscription software Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotiv...

Videx launches a new premium video monitor for its flagship door entry system the VX2200 and its 2-wire video VX2300 range. The video monitor, coupled with the 6-wire VX2200 or 2-wire VX2300, is an ideal entry solution for smaller installations, such as apartments and houses, as well as multi-story apartment or office blocks. The video monitor boasts a 3.5” TFT LCD monitor and eight soft-touch controls, four of which are programmable for features such as activating additional outputs or i...

No one is immune to a data breach. From universities and hospitals to corporate giants and government agencies, almost every organisation has encountered a security incident. Data security breaches not only expose sensitive information but can also cripple businesses. Users need the right physical and digital security measures to safeguard critical information. If users want to protect the data, they should know what to look out for. Learning about the top security breaches can help better prep...

Clare Controls, the maker of the powerful ClareVision Surveillance line and the ClareOne wireless security and home automation system distributed exclusively by Snap One, has announced the immediate availability of a new series of Color At Night high-performance IP surveillance cameras that leverage wider apertures, Sony® Starvis™ sensors and integrated LED lighting to deliver improved nighttime performance and visibility.  “Featuring image sensors specifically designed for...

Hanwha Techwin, a supplier of security solutions, announces the launch of three NDAA compliant explosion-proof camera models (TNU-6322E, 6322ER, TNO-6322ER) designed to operate safely even in industrial locations with highly volatile atmospheres. The intrinsically safe cameras are contained within IECEx and ATEX certified stainless steel housings, which have the ability to prevent any sparks generated by the camera from escaping the device and igniting gases or other ignition sources in the env...

TRENDnet®, a provider of reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the addition of two new 10G switches to its multi-gigabit product solutions family. The two new 10G switches are the 5-port 10G switch (TEG-S750) and the 6-port 10G switch (TEG-S762). Both cost-effective 10G switches deliver advanced high-bandwidth performance, ease of use, and reliability. The 5-Port 10G Switch, model TEG-S750, features five dedicated 10G ports, with a 100Gbps s...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Programme and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution providers c...

SensoGuard, an Israeli-based manufacturer of an intrusion detection system, announced a new generation of their buried perimeter security system. The company which has just been recognised by Frost & Sullivan as the product pioneer of the underground defense sensors market during 2021, has taken another step that sets a new standard for the buried sensors market.  Perimeter intrusion detection system  The InvisiFence Plus is a smart Buried Sensor Cable for perimeter intrusion de...

SALTO Systems has introduced EAN13 standardised barcodes into its product packaging answering partners and channel needs. The EAN code is a 13-digit bar code used internationally to identify each product. The International Article Number (also known as European Article Number or EAN) is a standard describing a barcode symbology and numbering system used in global trade to identify a specific SALTO product model, in a specific packaging configuration, with a unique identification number. Benefi...

Security risks are on the rise. Whether it’s detecting insider threats, preventing data breaches, or fighting economic espionage, security issues are becoming a daily struggle for many organisations. According to a report by the research and consulting firm Gartner, 30% of critical infrastructure organisations will experience a security breach by 2025. This is why adopting an Access Control System (ACS) is more important than ever. An ACS uses identity authentication to make sure that onl...

Sepura’s SCU3 broadband vehicle device has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Global Certification Forum’s (GCF) technical requirements for the certification of devices incorporating 3GPP technologies and functionalities, ensuring its compatibility for use on mobile networks around the world using 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. SCU3 vehicle offering The SCU3 has been designed for use in vehicles and/or fixed office locations and supports Mission Critical Voice (MCPTT) and...

HelpSystems, a cybersecurity and automation software company launched its new worldwide channel programme, focusing on the strategic recruitment, development, and enablement of its partners in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC. The company also announced the appointment of Renee Ritter as the programme’s Managing Director. Ritter brings more than two decades of experience in senior sales management roles and is responsible for the programme strategy and direction worldwide...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., the world’s foremost facial recognition solution for live video, offering accurate, fast, low bias face recognition and additional computer vision features, announces SAFR version 3.8. Available now, SAFR version 3.8 includes easy SSL support, updated enterprise capabilities, and enhanced usability. SAFR’s AI-powered recognition with liveness detection quickly (within 0.3 seconds) and accurately verifies and displays the name of a matched person. I...

Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multisensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware platform. Multisensor security cameras Multisensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parking lots,...

Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multi-sensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware® platform. Multi-sensor security cameras Multi-sensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parki...

BSI (British Standards Institution) has announced that it has certified its first Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) products, Abbott’s neuromodulation clinician programmer app and its patient controller app for use on compatible personal Apple smartphone devices, to the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) via its Notified Body in The Netherlands (2797). All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and subject to the most rigoro...

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...

COVID has caused a lot of changes across practically all industries. While users may be familiar with broader changes to management and remote work, they may not know about the changes to security protocols. Alcatraz AI has been hard at work enhancing access control security in light of all post-COVID issues.   With a few key improvements, it is confident that their security systems can properly protect organisations without sacrificing efficiency or enabling the spread of harmful patho...

Aiphone, the globally renowned company in international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has enhanced the IX Series PC Master Station Software. It now offers two easy-to-use options, to turn any personal computer into a feature-rich intercom. IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software The IX-SOFT and IXW-MA-SOFT software solutions give customers the option to choose between a portable, plug-and-play USB dongle, to activate individual personal computers or a multipurpose adap...

Teledyne FLIR announced the release of Conservator™, a cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Conservator Subscribers also gain access to application-specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotive, defense, secur...

REMPREX specialises in enabling freight to get where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, through the creation of customised intermodal logistics and transportation operating solutions. It does this by combining a broad suite of value-added services with proprietary technology. The company transformed the freight checkpoint process with its automated gate system (AGS), and now, with REMPREX at more than 120 rail, port, and transportation facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, the comp...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, has announced the release of a Three-in-One Camera (TiOC) for its North American market, built to deter unwanted behaviour in three different ways. Proactive approach With warm-light LEDs, an active alarm with red and blue flashing lights, and two-way talk, the TiOC helps security operators take a proactive approach and stop incidents before they occur. These features are referred to in shorthand as “lights, camera, act...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, continues to build on its popular line of AcuSense surveillance cameras with the introduction of the new AcuSense Audio and Strobe Light Camera Series. The new camera series combines advanced machine learning with integral strobe lighting and audio warnings in a single unit providing an effective autonomous solution for deterring intruders. 2nd gen AcuSense intelligence Unlike conventional security sys...

Pioneers in video-centric smart IoT solutions & services, Imou launch two new outdoor, smart home security cameras, the Bullet 2 and Cruiser. Human detection and smart tracking Imou’s newly launched cameras aim to give consumers the ability to confidently protect their homes and loved ones, through smart connections and high-definition surveillance. A highly beneficial human detection has the capability of identifying human targets outside the home and distinguishing them from pets...

Networks are becoming decentralised as workers increasingly log in from various devices and locations. Cisco Meraki is seeing the network transform as more applications move to the cloud, fundamentally changing the way they work. The number of remote workers has dramatically increased and branch offices are adopting direct internet access (DIA) to provide workers with reliable and secure connections to the workplace. As organisations refresh their network, they are adopting SD-WAN or software-d...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces the release of a Three-in-One Camera (TiOC) for its North America market, built to deter unwanted behaviour in three different ways. With warm-light LEDs, an active alarm with red and blue flashing lights, and two-way talk, the TiOC helps security operators take a proactive approach and stop incidents before they occur. These features are referred to in shorthand as ‘lights, camera, action,’ says Jennifer...