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Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, announces new releases of the company’s industry-proven AnyWare™ Browser Based Mobile Access Control Solution and CLASS™ Emergency Notification and Response Solution. “We continue to evolve our portfolio of layered access control solutions with more features to meet longstanding and evolving challenges for security professionals. The newly released 2.1 versions of Sielox AnyWare and CLASS offer...
Safetyflex Barriers, a global counter terrorist specialist based in Coventry, United Kingdom (UK), has expanded its innovative street furniture range, with the launch of its first ever in-built crash bench. The Crash Bench 40 has been designed and manufactured by Safetyflex Barriers to provide protection at inner city public realm projects and large venues. Crash Bench 40 The unique design of the Crash Bench 40 ensures it is completely surface mounted, requiring no foundations, pinning or fix...
Ethiopia’s first smart parking lot which is designed to improve traffic flow and management efficiency has been built and installed using Dahua Technology’s smart parking solutions. Meskel Square is a historic site in Addis Ababa used for public gatherings and festivals, which was redeveloped in 2021 to include a 1,400-space underground car park as well as a range of retail facilities. Challenges The car park operator’s objectives were to reduce the need for cumbersome manua...
Visitors to the Commonwealth Games were protected from the threat of vehicle-borne attacks thanks to months of meticulous planning and the largest ever deployment of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) barriers in the UK. Some 18 months prior to the major event, held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) started its preparations to help protect everyone attending the games. Vehicle restraint system This involved providing advice to local and...
A Danish town famed for two of Scandinavia’s biggest tourist attractions has seen its counter-terrorism defences boosted by a market pioneer based in Coventry. Hundreds of bollards within Safetyflex Barriers’ innovative Truckstopper range have been installed along a key transport corridor in Billund in Denmark. The route serves Denmark's second-largest airport Billund Airport, Scandinavia's biggest waterpark Lalandia, and Legoland which is the largest tourist attraction in Denmark o...
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate® high-performance terminals from Samtec. Samtec APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate® terminals are 0.635 mm pitch interconnects featuring 112 Gbps PAM4 extreme performance and a flexible open-pin-field design. The APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate terminals have a high-density, four-row design, with 10 to 100 positions in e...
Teledyne FLIR Defence, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced at Eurosatory the launch of its new Kobra™ 725 modular robot. The tracked multi-mission platform delivers new capabilities and technology upgrades to the Kobra 710 unmanned ground system, with the lift capacity and mobility customers demand for operations in the harshest conditions. The Kobra 725 provides unmatched power and payload support in an easy-to-operate package. The robot’s advanced manipulator arm...
Princeton Identity (PI), a foremost developer of iris and face biometric identity solutions, has released a whitepaper, “Biometrics in Commercial Real Estate: Putting Possibilities into Practice.” This collaborative effort between co-authors Bobby Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Princeton Identity and Paul Benne, PSP, CPOI, President and Founder of Sentinel Consulting, illuminates the many ways in which biometric identity solutions can contribute to a premium experience for commercial...
Allegion plc, a security products and solutions provider has, through its subsidiaries, completed the previously announced acquisition of Stanley Access Technologies LLC (“Access Technologies”) and assets related to the automatic entrance solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for $900 million in cash. Access Technologies is a manufacturer, installer and service provider of automatic doors in North America, primarily in the United States and Canada. Its diversifi...
A manufacturer of anti-terrorism bollards, barriers, and crash-rated street furniture based in Coventry has bolstered its overseas presence with a new Australia patent. Safetyflex Barriers has secured a patent for its surface mount security barrier Crashblock, which has been developed to provide instant hostile vehicle mitigation protection. The unique anti-terrorism block is completely free-standing, can stop an 18-tonne truck at up to 50mph, and has been crash-tested to industry standards BSI...
As one of the manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam in Europe, The Vita Group has several production sites and UAB Vita Baltic International operates the largest foam manufacturing plant in the Baltics. Its products are used in several applications including soft furnishings, mattresses and pillows, orthopaedic accessories, and sound insulation products. Foam blocks manufacturers At its large site just outside the village of Jurgiškiai in a rural area of the Alytus Di...
SALTO Systems will showcase its comprehensive product range at IFSEC International, which returns in-person to ExCeL London on 17-19 May for the biggest gathering of international security professionals in 2022. This is the first opportunity, in over 3 years, to network and do business with the entire security buying chain face-to-face: manufacturers, installers & integrators, distributors, consultants, and end-users. Join to explore SALTO's latest smart access technologies, including the l...
The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...
With the upcoming Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June and the extended bank holiday period, there are many celebrations planned from community street parties to larger official events. However, security must be kept at the forefront of all event planning to ensure people are protected and can enjoy their celebrations without the worry of a security threat. Anti-terrorism bollards The UK terrorism threat level currently sits at substantial, meaning unfortunately attacks are considered very...
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that it has teamed with MFE Inspection Solutions to integrate the FLIR MUVE™ C360 multi-gas detector on Boston Dynamics’ Spot® robot and commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The integrated solutions will enable remote monitoring of chemical threats in industrial and public safety applications. Boston Dynamics’ Spot mobile robot The MUVE C360 detects and classifies airborne gas or c...
Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, will display a number of its contactless security doors and turnstiles in booth #8037 at the ISC West exhibition, March 22-25 in Las Vegas. To demonstrate how well its security products integrate with third-party systems, Boon Edam will pair its doors and turnstiles with a range of modern access control systems. The following security solutions will be on display in the Boon Edam booth: Speedlane Compact...
A European company, cards-x, which supplies security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, is significantly expanding its product and service range, after acquiring a German counterpart that specialises in access control systems for large-scale events. cards-x, which has bases in the United Kingdom and Germany, has acquired Adon Development, which is based in Ratingen, near Düsseldorf, in Germany and is one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of turnstiles, barrie...
On so many levels, the advent of COVID-19 and the tragedy at Astroworld music festival drastically altered the event security landscape. After the Astroworld tragedy, event security experts saw that the rampant gate-crashing could become an indication of what was to come. This is why Coachella spent a lot of money installing a large solid fence with cement underground, according to Cory Meredith, the President of Allied Universal Event Services. Access to cutting-edge technology, such as AI C...
Generations of employees from a historic West Midlands iron manufacturer, which once supplied fencing to Queen Victoria, have shared their fondest memories of the business to mark 100 years since it began creating public safety products. When Hill and Smith first opened its doors in Brierley Hill, nearly 200 years ago, it specialised in the manufacture of puddling machines, ornamental gates, fences, and structural steelwork. Creating steel railings As trusted experts in the industry, Hill, an...
Senegal’s new Blaise Diagne International Airport has chosen to minimise its parking lot headaches and secure its massive freight zone with intelligent Smart surveillance, from the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision. Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) Officially opened by Senegalese President Macky Sall in December 2017, Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) covers 4,500ha of land located near the town of Diass, 47km from the ca...
Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire-based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer category at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 (OSPAs). The OSPAs were held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London on 24th February 2022 bringing together over 500 professionals from the British security industry. Hosted by The Chase’s quizmaster, Paul Sinha, the OSPAs recognise and reward companies and individuals...
Orion ECI is pleased to announce that Tom Elliott has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, Enterprise Sales. Most recently, Tom held the position of Director of Global Business Development and previously held the title of National Sales Manager. Evolving client needs “I am proud to announce the promotion of Tom Elliott to Vice President, Enterprise Sales.” Orion Entrance Control, Inc.’s CEO Steve Caroselli stated, “Tom has been a critical lead...
A new golf club in Mexico needed to deploy an IP surveillance system. When the golf club was designed and built, the developers did not consider the need for a surveillance installation when designing the underground pipes for wiring. The reseller partner, BETA Security, called in NVT Phybridge to help find a solution to the customer’s digital transformation barriers. After assessing the customer’s environment, Sergio Nava, Operations Director at BETA Security, recommended the FLEX...
How do you create a safe and liveable city, with increasing pressure from traffic to the city? ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer a total solution for automating and regulating traffic flows to city centers. These two business partners have been working together for over 15 years, which has resulted in lots of proven installations in the Dutch market. Thanks to the combined knowledge and expertise, ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer effect...
OPTEX is exhibiting at a world-leading event on mobility and traffic technology in the RAI Amsterdam between 29 March - 1 April 2022. It will showcase the OVS series for vehicle detection. No groundwork is needed for these reliable sensors for gates and barriers. Also on display is the OAM-Explorer sensor for automatic industrial doors. This sensor is perfect for improving the on-site traffic flow and increases efficiency and safety whilst cutting costs on energy and damages....
UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week. The NCSC is investigating the recent reports of malicious cyber incidents in Ukraine. Incidents of this nature are similar to a pattern of Russian behaviour seen before in previous situations, including the...
Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces they successfully tested a 16’ version of their DSC550 shallow foundation open frame barrier to M50/P1. Delta originally tested the 10-foot DSC550 in July of 2020. The test was necessary to prove that the DSC550 will withstand the same impact at an increased length. In fact, the barrier was a bit stronger at this length producing a negative 1.1 foot leve...
Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (Orion ECI) and Tansa Global (Tansa) have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the global reach for both companies. This new business relationship was featured at the Intersec 2022 show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Orion Entrance Control, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Caroselli, said “I am excited to announce Orion has joined in a strategic partnership with the best full height turnstile manufacturer in the world. We have...
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, releases its 2022 Public Safety Trends Survey results. The findings show that emergency responders—firefighters, EMTs, police officers, emergency managers, security professionals, and 9-1-1 dispatchers—are experiencing increased challenges and workloads at their jobs and are in need of better tools and resources to improve response efforts. While the public healt...
The overall cost savings of migrating to cloud services is expected to drive more than 85% of organisations to embrace a cloud-first principle. Additionally, more than 95% of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms by 2025 (up by 65% from 2021). This is according to Gartner. For instance, intelligent mobile devices and mobile apps have become an essential aspect of everyone’s life. Checking the news, the weather forecast, emails or the intrusion system s...
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