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Fingerprints and BenjiLock sign exclusive deal to promote premium biometric access control globally

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) announces that it has entered into a global agreement with BenjiLock, a US-based design company of premium biometric lock solutions. The deal will see BenjiLock incorporate Fingerprints’ biometric sensor, software, and algorithm into its designs for physical access security solutions, including patented TSA-accepted biometric locks and equipment cases to address the market demand for enhanced security. Hybrid technology BenjiLock, which won inv...

Boon Edam begins second decade of participation at SecurityXchange

Boon Edam Inc., the world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the annual SecurityXchange (SX) summit. Advisory board representation In addition to its years of active involvement as a solutions provider, Boon Edam further establishes its commitment to the SecurityXchange programme through its representation on the advisory board by the company's Senior Vice President of Sales, Greg Schreiber. Joining him at the event are Patrick Nora...

Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response announces 2023 board members

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced their new president and secretary for the 2023-2024 board.  The 2023-2024 term will be led by President Mark McCall, Director of Global Operations for IMMIX. Mr. McCall takes over from Immediate Past-President David Holl, Director of Public Safety for Lower Allen Township, PA....

Chronicle CyberShield: Google Cloud’s approach to strengthen nation-wide cyber defence

One of the primary functions of any government is to protect its citizens, institutions, infrastructure, and way of life. With the rise of the global Internet, the world is more connected and traditional borders do not exist, meaning those same citizens, institutions, infrastructure, and way of life are at greater risk of malicious activity online. The threat profile of many governments has evolved, and it is more important than ever to protect and defend critical online services. Benefits of...

Maximise control of IP video network with the new barox: IDENTIV Velocity Vision VMS plug-in

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new IDENTIV DMS plug-in that provides simple integration, flexibility and extended user control for the Velocity Vision Video Management System (VMS). barox’s capability to integrate their advanced DMS network monitoring tool is unique in the CCTV market and greatly extends Velocity Vision control functionality. By enabling easy integration to the barox Et...

New SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G mobile networks from GTP-based cyber-attacks

Mobile operators need to reassess security vulnerabilities in the key GTP (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol) protocol and bolster GTP security within their networks as they continue to invest in and roll out 5G, according to a new study by SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry.  No cyber-security measures SecurityGen’s latest report, entitled“GTP vulnerabilities: A cause for concern in 5G and LTE networks”, is based on 150 t...

Check Point to acquire Perimeter 81 to deliver the fastest and most secure SASE solution in the industry

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, signs a definitive agreement to acquire Perimeter 81, a pioneering Security Service Edge (SSE) company. With this acquisition, Check Point will help organisations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, cloud, datacentres, and the internet, all while aiming to deliver the most secure and fastest SSE solution in the market. Under the terms of the agreement, Check Point wi...

ASSA ABLOY launches Aperio® KL100: a new wireless access solution for lockers and cabinets

Access control should not stop at doors: In shared spaces, valuables and other personal items deserve the same protection as offices, treatment rooms or server racks. Many access solutions are limited to the door environment. This is where the new Aperio® KL100 comes in: It integrates seamlessly with more than 100 access control systems, bringing security to many access points beyond just doors.  Managing the security of additional access points outside a security system increases...

Matrix Comsec unveils its state-of-the-art telecom and security products at Matrix Partner Connect - Kolkata

With a three-decade history, Matrix has garnered worldwide acclaim in the realms of telecom and security industries. Serving businesses of various scales, Matrix delivers all-encompassing options spanning telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, effectively meeting a wide array of communication and security needs.  Cutting-edge products Matrix places its central emphasis on providing technology-infused resolutions that place customer contentment at the forefront....

Salient Systems launches Salient Vaidio® AI Video Analytics for enhanced security and operational efficiency

Salient is pleased to announce the release of Salient Vaidio® AI Video Analytics. Vaidio AI delivers a powerful suite of people, vehicle, facial, and object analytics that work with any camera or video source and integrates into CompleteView. This new offering addresses both real-time and forensic needs. Security operators can benefit from real-time alerts and notifications, which are delivered directly into the live and alarm view modules in CompleteView. Investigators can benefit from imp...

Morse Watchmans showcases key control and asset management solutions at ACA’s 153rd Congress of Correction

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing a comprehensive range of its key control solutions at the American Correctional Association’s 153rd Congress of Correction, August 10-13, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at booth #219.  Comprehensive solutions “At Morse Watchma...

Sentry Enterprises and X-Core Technologies merge to form global identity company

Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge technology company transforming what identity means across all forms of physical and digital transactions, has completed its merger with X-Core Technologies, inventors of the Prelaminate Core Sheet, a technology that makes scaled, complex, ultra-thin microelectronic manufacturing possible using hot lamination. For more than 15 years, X-Core Technologies has been a pioneer in Smart Card device development and card manufacturing technology in the...

SmartRent selects ADI Global Distribution as preferred distribution partner

SmartRent, Inc., a provider of smart home and property operations solutions for the rental housing industry, has agreed with ADI Global Distribution, a Resideo Technologies, Inc. company, to serve as its preferred distribution partner. A distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, ADI's expansive network allows for efficient and timely order fulfillment for SmartRent’s 500+ rental housing customers, fortifying the Company’s inventory and distribution activities, and enabl...

The next level of access control – X-Series by Viking Electronics

The latest addition to Viking’s tough and dependable line of access control products, the X-Series provides HD video and voice communication for SIP VoIP phone systems and service providers.   “We saw a need for HD video intercoms done the right way, and the X-Series checks all the boxes,” says Bill Heideman, President, of Viking Electronics. X-Series featuring built-in HD video camera The X-Series features a built-in HD video camera with H.264 video compression, l...

Hikvision’s new 16 MP 180° PanoVu Camera delivers unmatched imaging quality, coverage, and detail

Hikvision, a globally renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is thrilled to announce the release of its new 16 MP 180° PanoVu Network Camera (DS-2CD6944G0-IHS). Boasting a 180° spliced image empowered by four fixed-focus lenses, this state-of-the-art network camera offers unrivalled resolution close to 6K, delivering superior image detail for comprehensive monitoring. “Our new...

ICT announces the appointment of Sarah Thompson as Chief Product Officer

ICT®, a global provider of intelligent electronic access control and security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thompson as Chief Product Officer (CPO).  With a background in strategy development, business transformation, and executive leadership, Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to lead the maturation of ICT's customer-focused product management capability. Sarah's accomplishments In her previous role as Chief Product Officer at EROAD, a glo...

TDSi appoints Lorena Gottlieb as new Business Executive

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the appointment of Lorena Gottlieb as New Business Executive. In her new role, Lorena will be a key part of TDSi’s market expansion in both the UK and internationally, supporting both new customers and the Sales team to ensure its integrated security systems are matched to real-world applications and needs.  Right skills and experience With extensive experience in both B2B and B2C customer service, sales, event or...

VdS Security expertise: new service offer for holistic burglary and theft protection

With Security Expertise, VdS has created a unique offer for planners, operators, insurers or other risk bearers of facilities with high security or availability requirements. In doing so, the highly qualified VdS team of experts supports its clients in fulfilling legal requirements, complying with insurance conditions and at the same time establishing an optimum level of security.  In this service, VdS combines its outstanding expertise in security systems together with a comprehensive an...

"Understand your duties under the new Building Safety Act," says Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has issued a message of advice to those working in the protection of structural steel who are affected by the new Building Safety Act 2022 as the date approaches for it to become enforceable to ensure users understand their obligations. High-risk buildings From October 2023, all buildings must be registered with the newly established Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and those of at least 18 metres in height or with at least seven storeys contai...

ZE Government Solutions announces Air Force SBIR Phase I Contract to deploy AI-based threat detection on indoor drones

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract focused on threat detection using indoor drones to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  AI-based video analytics with UAS The integrated solution will combine ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics with confined space unmanned aircraft system (UA...

City of Roswell and Friends of Mimosa collaborates with Trane Residential to advance net zero certification goals

The City of Roswell and Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens proudly announce its collaboration with Trane Residential, a pioneering provider of energy-efficient home comfort solutions, for the successful installation of two (2) electric Trane XV20i Variable Speed Heat Pump systems at Mimosa Hall. This partnership is a significant step towards achieving Net Zero Certification, solidifying Mimosa Hall's dedication to reducing its carbon emissions while preserving the historical integrity of the ho...

Radiant Security emerges from stealth with AI-powered SOC co-pilot

Radiant Security entered the market with its ground-breaking AI-powered SOC co-pilot. The industry-first solution empowers security operations centres (SOCs) to harness the power of AI to boost security analyst productivity, detect more real attacks, and greatly reduce incident remediation times. Challenges with breaches Despite decades of effort, SOCs still struggle to build effective security operations programmes capable of preventing breaches due to an ongoing reliance on manual effort....

AMAG Technology hires Kyle Gordon as Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing and Commercial Excellence

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, is pleased to announce Kyle Gordon as Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Excellence. The EVP will lead the sales, marketing, and commercial excellence teams globally to optimise sales, drive company growth and exceed customer expectations. Sales and marketing strategies Gordon will work closely with product management and marketing to establish sales and marketing strategies that communicate AMAG’s new value p...

LifeSafety Power Solutions help end users and facility managers keep power connected and expand opportunities

LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of innovative power management and connectivity solutions, will bring its intelligent power products to booth 2933 during GSX 2023, taking place from September 11-13, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, USA.  For end users, the product category delivers solutions that keep systems connected and provide remote management and real-time notifications.  Featured solutions Solutions at LifeSafety Power’s Booth 2933 during GSX include: Helix&tr...

AMG Systems opens USA office and warehousing facility

AMG Systems of the UK and USA opened a new office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility in Trumbull, CT to satisfy the growing demand for AMG transmission products with their recent entry into the US Market. The new office, located at 62 Spring Hill Road, in Trumbull, CT will be the base for North American operations and joins Castleford and Biggleswade in the UK as AMG facilities. This facility will be used for the North American Research and Product Development Team, warehouse, shipping oper...

Suprema emphasises AI's ability to lighten the load of human surveillance by rapidly processing video material

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in tandem with biometric access control systems is rapidly becoming a popular mode among customers in the ever-changing physical security market. Solutions that can learn, evaluate, and offer quick and precise responses are essential as modern security concerns become more and more sophisticated. Biometric uses for AI are range from faster, more accurate fingerprint analysis to more flexible, three-dimensional facial recognition. Offering an example, JJ K...

XDR Alliance announces new open-source API specifications to improve integration of tech solutions

The XDR Alliance™ announced the release of a new set of open-source API specifications that help pioneering cybersecurity vendors collaborate and more easily integrate their advanced technology solutions. As a result, end-user customer organisations worldwide can rationalise their disparate and previously siloed cybersecurity solutions, enabling them to more easily operationalise broader coverage for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) use cases. Customers can extract...

StratorSoft announces integration with Domo to address the unique needs of the physical security industry

StratorSoft, a pioneering provider of custom data engineering and software solutions tailored to the unique needs of the physical security domain, is pleased to announce an integration with Domo, a data experience platform innovator. This strategic collaboration establishes StratorSoft as both a reseller and app publisher on the Domo platform, aiming to revolutionise the way the physical security industry accesses and analyses data.   Data analytics platform In an era where data-driven...

Dr. Chris Parkinson, original inventor of RealWear HMT-1® extended reality headset for frontline professionals, named RealWear CEO

RealWear, the pioneer of industrial extended reality (XR) wearables, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris Parkinson as RealWear’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). HMT-1® flagship headset Dr. Parkinson, Co-Founder, and former CTO of RealWear®, is the visionary mind behind the HMT-1® flagship headset that started the RealWear story in 2016. The HMT-1 was RealWear’s first industrial head-mounted tablet computer on the market and catapulted RealWear into the s...

IPVideo Corporation announces expansion and appoints Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering

IPVideo Corporation, a renowned provider of physical security solutions, including the award-winning HALO Smart Sensor and Sentry ERS Emergency Lockdown and Response System, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering. With a diverse background in engineering, Shaikh joins IPVideo during a peak period of growth to lead its firmware and hardware development teams, and help drive technology innovation across all IPVideo product lines.  Extensive indust...