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Vehicle safety: Durite expands van camera range

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light function and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offering a wide-angle view, they provide the driver with extra visibility and reduce manoeuvring errors - particularly when reversing. Light commercial vehicle operators can choose from...

Eagle Eye Networks promotes K-12 camera sharing for safety

An overwhelming majority (96%) of parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centres during emergencies, according to a survey of K-12 parents. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to securit...

Matrix unveils ruggedised IP camera at MahaSecure Expo 2024

Matrix is thrilled to announce its presence at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, set for August 22nd-24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. As a pioneer in security and telecom solutions, Matrix will have the prime opportunity to showcase its state-of-the-art IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions at this prestigious event. Matrix is going to showcase its diversified security portfolio at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, especially conceptualised to cater to the div...

Continuous attack surface testing with Bugcrowd's CASPT

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the availability of its Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution on the Bugcrowd Platform. This solution provides customers with a proactive security approach to continuously meet compliance goals and reduce their external risk asset exposure. Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) is designed for customers with an evolving attack surface that only does pentesting once or twice a year, leaving &l...

Dallmeier innovations at Security 2024 Essen

Dallmeier, a pioneering provider of intelligent security solutions, will present its latest innovations at Security 2024 in Essen. The focus will be on the security of critical infrastructure companies as well as the requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises. Installers and system integrators are also invited to find out more about the opportunities as a Dallmeier partner. Cybersecurity resilience The focus will be on cybersecurity resilience, low total cost of ownership, and achiev...

Rubrik and Mandiant partner for cyber resilience

Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security™ company, announces a new partnership and technology integration with Mandiant, part of Google Cloud. The collaboration brings together pioneers in data security, incident response, and threat intelligence, aiming to expedite customers’ threat detection and path to cyber recovery. “This partnership will gations leveraging Rubrik’s backup solutions to identify threats in their backups powered by Mandiant’s industry-pio...

Ransomware trends: Rapid7 ransomware Radar Report

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the release of its Ransomware Radar Report in conjunction with the company’s presence at Black Hat USA. The all-new research report provides a fresh perspective on the global ransomware threat by analysing, comparing, and contrasting attacker activity and techniques over an 18-month period ending June 30, 2024. According to the report, ransomware groups continue to refine their craft, building and scaling business mo...

Altronix & LiftMaster unveil new access control kits

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

ZeroEyes AI gun detection deployed in WFPS Schools

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its AI gun detection solution has been selected by West Feliciana Parish Schools (WFPS) to help mitigate gun-related violence. WFPS, based in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is renowned as one of the state’s highest-ranked educational systems. The district educates approximately 2,300 students from early chi...

HID acquires Sewio Networks for advanced RTLS solutions

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

Seek Scan unveils new API capabilities for access control systems

To further develop effective and customised solutions for Seek Scan™, one of the most affordable thermal temperature screening solutions meeting FDA guidelines during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Seek Thermal announced it has made APIs available for access control, VMS and other integrated network capabilities. The Seek Scan thermal imaging system (MSRP 1,995) is specifically designed and calibrated to quickly automate body temperature screening using skin temperature as a p...

Sepura: Innovation in 3D printing for critical communications

At Sepura, the dedication to innovation and excellence in product design and development is reflected in every device they create. From the state-of-the-art facilities in Cambridge, they have delivered over three million devices to public safety users and commercial customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. “My role as a mechanical engineer involves generating concepts and taking them through the entire development process. This journey is both challenging and rewarding, as it requi...

Jacksons Fencing secures Newbury FC with Barbican® fencing

In 2023, Jacksons Fencing completed a successful implementation of state-of-the-art fencing and access control solutions for Newbury Football Club, marking a significant step in the club's return to its historic grounds at Faraday Road. This project not only secures the site but also restores a vital community hub that has served the Berkshire area for over 50 years. A history of challenges In 2018, Newbury Football Club was evicted from its longstanding ground, which was designated for...

Boost to Egypt's industry: Gunnebo and AOI collaboration

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localisation in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...

SentinelOne unifies AI threat detection with Singularity

SentinelOne, a global pioneer in AI-powered security, announced a series of groundbreaking innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage the industry’s most advanced generative AI technology, major new advancements delivered on a unified agent, and pioneering data insights to supercharge threat prevention, detection and response and empower customers to secure their operations from end-to-end in a simple, unified way. “With our latest innovations, we are enhancing the a...

Gunnebo Safe Storage unveils new products at Security Essen

Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with Tecnosicurezza, is at Security Essen to unveil a host of innovative new products alongside a dedicated panel speaker slot to discuss the importance of European standards in the security of banking. On Tecnosicurezza stand 6E12, the pioneering global provider of secure storage solutions will unveil brand new locking solutions, including a powerful electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors. MiniTech technology Visitors to the...

Security master key system for TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto

Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system that can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other. With multiple buildings, a private beach and sports areas, the new TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto on Calabria’s Ionian coast receives high daily traffic from guests and staff, who must have access at different times according to their specific needs. On taking over resort, TH management quickly ident...

Censys launches Community Forum for security professionals

Censys, the pioneering Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Attack Surface Management, announced the Censys Community Forum, a moderated, online platform for security professionals to discuss topics focused on threat hunting, attack surface management, general security expertise and more. Designed with security professionals in mind, the space provides over 70,000 members with free resources and data-driven security solutions through a centralised, accessible platform. Security...

Axis Communications unveils new Phoenix Experience Centre

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and safer communities – both local and beyond. As Arizona’s capital, Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing cities in t...

i-PRO WV-VCR40W: Advanced AI in-car video camera

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced the launch of its new In-Car Video Rear/Side Camera, the WV-VCR40W. A component of i-PRO’s powerful ICV4000 in-car video (ICV) system, the new camera is ideal for law enforcement agencies, first responders, and members of the armed forces seeking wide-angle coverage and high-resolution capture of video from the back seat, side, or rear...

Hanwha Vision's innovative multi-directional AI cameras

Security pioneers are under increasing pressure to protect ever-more complex sites while proving the value and cost-effectiveness of their security systems. Now, multi-directional AI cameras are emerging as an effective solution for organisations in need of streamlined systems that provide comprehensive coverage and AI-driven insights. Multi-directional AI cameras combine multiple cameras into a single unit, giving the benefits of three, four and even five AI cameras — without the associ...

Critical Response Group advances public safety in schools

Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s pioneer in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero. CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. Public...

Fraunhofer IOSB develops TAPS for waterway mapping

Up-to-date and accurate maps of the waterways are a prerequisite for safe and efficient shipping in Germany. Authorities such as the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, but also private harbour operators, are obliged to provide these in an up-to-date form at all times. The main reason for this is to avoid accidents caused by an incorrect or outdated card. This includes the classification of federal waterways, their kilometres, existing locks, lifting and barrages, other surrounding water...

Matrix PRASAR UCS: Scalable pure IP PBX solution

Matrix PRASAR UCS, an enterprise Unified Communication Server connects internal and external decision-makers at multiple locations for effective communication and real-time collaboration. The PRASAR UCS, a pure IP PBX, proves to be a complete solution for inter-branch office collaboration and communications. Dispersed branches can be tied together over the IP network, with the IP PBX located at the Head office. It enables enterprises to enhance business processes by unifying communication medi...

Camden introduces black finish for CX-91 and CX-92 maglocks

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce a new addition to its CX-91 and CX-92 Series maglocks – models that feature a sleek, aesthetically pleasing black finish. Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design is distinctive in the market.  Single-, double-door applications The new black models offer the same superior performance and value as the other CX-91 and CX-92 Series magnetic locks and are easily installed with a...

Bart Bednar joins ALCEA as ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America

Bart Bednar has joined ALCEA as an ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America. With more than 26 years of engineering and integration experience, he is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to Michael Woody, the company’s Technical Service and Customer Success Manager. ALCEA offers a wide range of critical infrastructure security solutions and access management systems as the internal systems integrator partner of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. In 2023, the company introduced ALWIN secur...

Acre Security launches new partner relationship management

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of its new Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform. The partner portal is a comprehensive, one-stop shop designed to streamline the partner experience by providing centralised access to support, marketing, sales and training materials.  New PRM platform From onboarding materials to marketing and sales support, the new platform ensures that essential tools and information are readily...

Codelocks' new board of directors amid global expansion

Lock and access control manufacturer Codelocks has created a new board of directors following significant global growth. Senior leadership in all of Codelocks’ markets are receiving new positions too, as the company, marking 33 years in operations, focuses on greater international expansion. The award-winning access control solutions provider has dramatically increased its revenue in recent years. The increase has been driven by 22 new products and solutions, two new international locatio...

Camden Door Controls releases new locking products guide

Camden Door Controls has just released two new publications to support its line of industry-pioneering locking products, including maglocks, strikes, and cabinet locks. These new guides are invaluable technical references for installers and system specifiers. A new 27-page Locking Products catalogue/guide features the detailed product information needed to select and specify Camden electrified locks, as well as the options, faceplates, accessories, and installation tools available to support th...

Aerospike powers BSV blockchain to 100 billion transactions daily

Aerospike, Inc. announced that the BSV Blockchain trials of Aerospike, which underpins its groundbreaking Teranode blockchain transaction platform, has achieved sustained throughput of over three million transactions per second (TPS), enabling Teranode to support over one million global BSV Blockchain transactions per second (100 billion a day). These results far outstrip the performance of traditional core banking infrastructure and payment systems. BitCoin (BTC), the firs...

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