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Digitalisation, working from home, teleconferences – coronavirus has propelled everyone into the future. Internet, whenever and wherever the user wants. Transfer speeds? Data volume? There are seemingly no limits to user requirements. Is it all to be expected? Yes, if Fiber Service OÖ GmbH was on site beforehand. The Upper Austrian company ensures that data flows without a hitch – especially in remote and sparsely populated areas. Fiber Service OÖ is responsible for the ex...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security pioneers from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021 as organisations adapted to changing conditions. Physical security continues to evolve from being seen as a tool for mitigating risk, to playing a much more...

The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a non-profit that provides free vendor-neutral education and resources to help organisations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies announced the second annual ‘Identity Management Day.’ The awareness event takes place on the second Tuesday in April each year; this year Identity Management Day 2022 will be held on April 12. Identity Management Day According to the “2021 Trends in Securing Digit...

Infinet Wireless, the global pioneer in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, is set to exhibit its solutions for the ever-present connectivity, at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC), the world’s leading mobile industry and technology event. Focusing on the provision of connectivity in different locations, including smart cities and rural areas, Infinet Wireless will be displaying its cutting-edge solutions for the interconnected world at Stand 1C30 in the Fira de Barcelona venue from Febr...

Video wall technology installed by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) is helping to protect a quarter of a million people in Rhondda Cynon Taf as part of a new Emergency Control Centre. The centre is to be used in the event of major incidents which affect the County Borough and the safety of its residents, and is designed to allow the Council to manage situations at a ‘Strategic Level.’ The RCT Emergency Control Centre consists of one main room to encompass incident managers (including...

Portico's journey with the Heartbeat App began in 2020 when the company wanted everyone to feel connected during the pandemic. Since then, the company has evolved the purpose of Heartbeat to become a community where everyone’s voice can be heard. Version 1 of Heartbeat was fantastic. In 2021 the company won the UK Employee Experience Awards for ‘Best use of Technologies’ with its amazing communication initiatives. The recognition Heartbeat received was mind-blowing. But, the c...

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...

AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning, and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...

Singapore Airshow 2022 kicks off with strong optimism for industry recovery and a focus on sustainability. The biennial event will see aviation’s finest gather from all around the world at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 15 to 18 February.  This eighth edition will see more than 13,000 trade attendees and almost 600 participating companies from more than 39 countries/regions; representing more than 70% of the top 20 global aerospace companies. Singapore Airshow 2022 In line with...

Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Centre (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced it is the headline sponsor for the 2022 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.  Taking place Thursday 3 March 2022 at the Tower Hotel in London, the awards celebrate the architectural ironmongery professionals that have achieved a GAI Diploma, while also recognising the top performers in both the Certificate in Architectural Hardware and the GAI Diploma. Recognising achievements The upcoming event will acknow...

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as one has seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...

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...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, releases findings from a new assessment carried out amongst 1,200 IT security professionals globally, which examines how the shift to remote work changed organisations' security practices around users, devices, and access. As the threat landscape evolves and cyber-attacks become increasingly more sophisticated, many organisations have surprisingly not implemented security solutions that ensure best-in-...

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...

Pimloc has raised a seed round of $7.5M led by Zetta Venture Partners. Existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners and Speedinvest also participated. The commitment reflects investors’ belief that the exponential growth in video surveillance is about to collide with regulations and increased sensitivity around privacy issues. AI-based Secure Redact Pimloc’s Secure Redact is already in use by entities that must provide video evidence that complies with new data privacy regulations...

Intersec is the global emergency services, security, and safety event bringing together over 500 speakers and 30,000 attendees to share solutions, foster connections, and learn about emerging safety and security trends. Intersec 2022 was hosted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Middle East and Africa access control market size projected to grow increase by $ 9.10 billion by 2024. Mobility-based solutions Increasing terrorist activity crime rates and government initiatives are the key dri...

Over the last several decades, the air travel industry became masterful at handling continually increasing demand – until the most recent and dramatic increase in travel and labour shortage during the pandemic left airports faced with an unprecedented challenge. The global aviation industry is undergoing rapid transformation in just about every area of passenger travel. Customer loyalty is now earned not just by on-time departures and travel perks, but also by the demand for safe, secure,...

Ambient.ai has emerged from stealth to introduce the first computer vision intelligence platform. The company has raised US$ 52 million in venture funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and launches with five of the largest US tech companies by market capitalisation and multiple Fortune 500 customers across a variety of other industries. Already, large enterprises, schools, and museums use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the current most harrowing physical security thr...

STANLEY Security releases its third annual industry trends report, revealing the key themes that industry pioneers expect will shape the security industry in 2022 and beyond. The report – which includes insights from STANLEY Security’s experts, other security technology innovators, and end users – reflects changes in the priorities of organisations as they emerge from the pandemic. In addition, it takes a deeper look at how security technology can be utilised to help support t...

Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS) presents the newest addition to its comprehensive portfolio of biometric readers and solutions: the 3D FLY. The innovative sensor performs truly on-the-fly user identification, meaning users do not have to stop at the device. With the launch of 3D FLY, TBS has achieved a new milestone in the integration of consent-based biometrics into today’s on-the-fly lifestyle. TBS 3D FLY is a touchless scanning terminal meeting the highest hygiene and security sta...

Quickly and conveniently moving large numbers of people through airports, across borders, or accessing many other locations will be easier with two new Iris ID IrisAccess™ products – the iCAM D2000 and the IrisBar (OU60B). Both compact and touchless readers accurately identify people through advanced multi-modal biometric technologies. Iris ID, for more than 20 years the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, introduced the readers at the Intersec Dubai tradeshow in Dubai, U...

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...

Ford and ADT Inc. will invest in a new joint venture called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s AI-driven video camera technology to help customers strengthen the security of new and existing vehicles across automotive brands. “The combination of our technologies and our deep security experience creates a new category of protection for work and personal vehicles,” said Elliot Cohen, ADT chief business development officer. “Ve...

At a time when all eyes are focused on keeping people safe and connected, a Canadian company with U.S. headquarters in Houston is seeing spectacular success to the tune of 230 percent growth over the last three years doing just that, and the achievement has nothing to do with COVID-19. Remote monitoring Long before the global pandemic put the spotlight on keeping people in touch, Blackline Safety Corp. was keenly focused on connecting businesses with their employees who work alone, remotely, o...

A road safety barrier firm is now protecting the planet as well as people by recycling every item of PPE when it reaches the end of its life. Hardstaff Barriers, which manufactures and supplies vehicle restraint systems (VRS) and security barriers, is now ensuring that all personal protective equipment that can no longer be worn is recycled rather than disposed of. Personal protective equipment PPE has been widely used in the workplace for many years, but since the outbreak of COVID-19, its u...

Suprema, a global renowned company in access control and biometric solutions, participates in the largest security exhibition of the Middle East, Intersec 2022, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from January 16 – 18, 2022. At the event, Suprema shared a showcase of its third-generation access control portfolio, which focuses on contactless solutions with the latest market demands in the post-COVID era. FaceStation F2 facial recognition technology In 2021, Suprema differentiated...

Kentec Electronics, the manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will be utilising Intersec 2022 to showcase how its latest wireless detection technology, Sigma, and Taktis control panels have been designed to make the lives of installers and end-users easier.   Wireless mesh technology Taking centre stage will be Kentec’s latest wireless mesh technology, which not only reduces installation costs and timescales but also removes the design limitations associated with...