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Gallagher Security’s new Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) named 'Access Control New Product Of The Year'

Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) has been awarded Gold in the Access Control category in Security Today’s New Product of the Year awards. This is Gallagher’s 6th win at the New Product of the Year awards and the first for the C7000 SD.  Controller 7000 Single Door The Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) is a powerful and flexible access control solution designed for ease of installation and maintenance. Its Power over Ethernet (PoE) variant...

Smarter Security introduces the new Door Detective SG with innovative Sidegate Detection® technology

Smarter Security is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest Door Detective model, the Door Detective SG, featuring groundbreaking Sidegate Detection® technology.  This next-gen addition to the Door Detective line is set to transform the landscape of access control and door security, offering enhanced capabilities that address the evolving needs of modern facilities. Door Detective SG "Smarter Security's new Door Detective SG brings an entirely new weapon to the Security Directo...

Nice North America completes convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to deliver whole home solutions

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions-CI debuts new key management system for critical infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure, a pioneering provider of advanced locking and access management solutions, will showcase its new CI Series line of key cabinets at GSX 2023 in booth 2941 as part of its expanding Critical Infrastructure Protection portfolio. The Global Security Exchange show takes place September 11-13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas. Physical security risks In industries such as water, power & energy, and oil & gas, government agencies and industry gr...

Cureoscity introduces mobile-only tenant experience at 8 Bishopsgate

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

Hines invests in digital ecosystem to enhance workplace experience, connectivity

Hines, the real estate investment, development, and property management firm, is embarking on an ambitious digital journey to unite the technology that connects property operations, amenities, services and building automation to enhance the workplace experience. Hines is investing in a new digital ecosystem that makes it easier to access buildings, amenities and experiences while generating more in-depth insights about building utilisation and client satisfaction. New Hines app Centering arou...

Matrix is delighted to announce its participation at North Tech Symposium 2023, Jammu and Kashmir

Matrix is dedicated to pioneering intensive research to develop groundbreaking security and telecommunication solutions for both domestic and global contexts. During the North Tech Symposium 2023, Matrix will present its full array of customer-centric offerings and products within the Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom offerings During the North Tech Symposium, Matrix is set to showcase its Telecom offerings, including Media Gateways such a...

PSA announces addition of SAFR to technology partners

The PSA Network, the world’s consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specialises in face and person-based computer vision optimised for real-world performance. Security, convenience, and affordability "As AI becomes more prevalent, security integrators must stay on top of t...

Euralarm starts Task Group Environment & Sustainability

The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Industry sees Labcraft light at Emergency Services Show

Labcraft, the Southeast-based designer and producer of commercial vehicle lighting, is showing a range of interior and exterior LED lighting solutions for emergency vehicles at the Emergency Services Show 2023 in Birmingham. The company serves a multitude of customers and vehicle types in the emergency sectors, including manufacturers, converters, and equipment specifiers, always designing the optimum, application-specific lighting solutions for each specialist market. Scenelite range Feature...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA acquires Kinetron

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA is pleased to announce it has acquired Kinetron, a pioneering specialist in motion-based energy harvesting systems for self-powered products, as part of its efforts to accelerate growth and continue its journey as a provider of digital access solutions. Author's quote “Kinetron is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division and will reinforce our offering in energy harvesting locking solutions that are energy ef...

viisights debuts next-gen proactive and preemptive behavioural recognition video analytics at GSX 2023

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “Wit...

Shooter Detection Systems equips communities for safety at GSX with new grants programme, readiness kit, and 911 alerting

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at the Global Security Exchange in Dallas, Texas this September 11-13. Attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #4345 can learn more about the company’s new philanthropic grants writing initiative, a new partner incenti...

Matrix Comsec confirms participation in the Intersec 2023, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 5th October 2023

Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security products at INTERSEC 2023, KSA. This event is scheduled from 3rd to 5th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2-C35, Riyadh International Convention And Exhibition Centre RICEC, Riyadh KSA. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix will unveil its cutting-edge IP video surveillance solutions at this exhibition, encompassing enterpri...

3xLOGIC set to exhibit at GSX and announces preview webinar

3xLOGIC, a pioneering innovator and provider of security systems, will be exhibiting at the GSX conference, 11th–13th September 2023, in Dallas. Visitors to Booth #4319 will discover the latest innovations in hardware, software and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence which allows organisations to optimise their operations. Edge based analytics Taking centre stage will be 3xLOGIC’s new X-Series Edge Based Deep Learning Analytics cameras.  These new cameras...

DHF to launch level 2 award in dock leveller safety

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety, with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), will take place on Tuesday 3rd October at the trade association’s Head Office-based academy in Shuttington. Onsite guide The course will be presented by DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill, and comprises six units and a multiple choice exam. The Level 2 Award can be formally a...

Hakimo and Convergint partner to deliver AI-powered security solutions to global security teams

Hakimo, an award-winning technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.  Hakimo platform The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automat...

Boon Edam approaches landmark 50,000 product installations in the US

Boon Edam Inc., the world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, nears a significant milestone as they approach their 50,000th product installation in the United States. This remarkable milestone underscores Boon Edam's commitment to delivering innovative and reliable security solutions to a wide range of industries. Author's quote "Our journey to 50,000 installations has been defined by innovation, dedication, and a commitment to quality,” said Patrick Nora, President...

HENSOLDT and ERA announce strategic collaboration for passive advanced air surveillance and air defence solutions

Sensor solution providers HENSOLDT and ERA, a pioneering company specialising in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and passive surveillance systems for air surveillance, air defense and electronic warfare, announced their strategic partnership to drive the advancement of air surveillance and defence capabilities. This collaboration is a response to the insights gained from recent conflicts in Europe, emphasising the need for cutting-edge technologies to enhance national and European security. VERA-NG...

Security Executive Council congratulates scholarship recipients

The Security Executive Council proudly congratulates Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene, Eric Locke, and Thomas Lupica on earning the 2023-2024 Security Executive Council Scholarships. Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene is a senior majoring in Cybersecurity at Kennesaw State University’s Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. Eric Locke is a junior majoring in Risk Management & Insurance, Supply Chain & Operations with a concentration in Data Analytics at the University of Sout...

Camden announces the relaunch of its CV-7600 high-security card readers

Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. CV-7600 readers  The CV-7600 mobile-ready readers combine Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and contactless smart card technologies and can be used with any access cont...

Ghelamco Poland teams up with HID for mobile access control at its flagship developments in Warsaw

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that pioneering international real estate investor and developer, Ghelamco, has standardised its mobile and physical access control solutions across its prestigious projects in Warsaw, Poland. Offering a variety of office space, all the developments are multi-tenanted by blue-chip corporate clients. To support this, Ghelamco’s physical access control strategy includes HID Mobile Access® solutions and door readers to b...

ZeroEyes secures $23 million in funds to accelerate customer deployments

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 it has secured $23 million in capital on the heels of dramatic growth surpassing 300% over the last year. The oversubscribed round was led by Octave Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and other existing investors. AI gun detection Demand for the company’s AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...

i-PRO to showcase more industry firsts at GSX 2023

At GSX 2023, in booth 3555, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase a number of industry-renowned products, including the smallest compact dome AI camera range in the industry, a new line of rapid PTZ cameras, also the smallest in their category, as well as the smallest multi-directional + PTZ camera, high-resolution dual-sensor cameras, the latest NVRs and more. i-PRO’s powerful Active Guard Formerly known as Panaso...

Hiatt Hardware experts reveal top tips on securing the property against theft

It is important to have good security locks on the access points in the home, particularly front and back doors and garden gates. Low-quality and poorly secure locks can make the lives of thieves far easier than they should be. Nipun Agrawal, Director at Hiatt Hardware, advises: “Door locks like nightlatch locks and mortice deadlocks are two traditional styles that offer great protection for your external doors. Making sure that door locks are properly installed is als...

Konica Minolta acquires Force Security Solutions

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Force Security Solutions (Force), a pioneering managed security services provider and systems integrator. Founded in 2003, Force provides state-of-the-art security products and services, including risk assessments, the design and implementation of intrusion detection, access control and IP video surveillance technology. Smart security solutions With an increasingly critical need for more effective physica...

CDVI announces new partnership with Dynamic CCTV

Global access control manufacturer - CDVI has announced a new partnership with pioneering security distributor - Dynamic CCTV.  The team at Dynamic CCTV has prided itself on award-winning technical support, customer service, and in-depth product knowledge since 1994. Since starting out with the goal of reducing high prices in the CCTV market, Dynamic CCTV has branched out to other areas of physical security. Dynamic CCTV and CDVI Partnership The core range includes high-security control...

SALTO Systems announces the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Model

SALTO Systems has announced the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Model, a cutting-edge solution for upgrading and modernising access control systems. This innovative electronic door lock offers a range of advanced features and an easy-to-install design that simplifies the transition from traditional mechanical-key-operated locks to state-of-the-art electronic access control. XS4 Mini Metal Model XS4 Mini Metal Model designed to fulfil all physical security and digital access needs Experienc...

Matrix Comsec successfully wrapped up yet another partner connect event in Riyadh, on August 22nd, 2023

Matrix, a well-known entity in the telecom and security sectors, boasts a history of three decades. It serves businesses of varying scales, delivering comprehensive solutions spanning telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, effectively meeting their communication and security needs. Matrix's global network Matrix places customer-oriented, technology-infused solutions as its central focus, providing top-tier products researched, designed, and crafted within India. Its...

OnSolve deepens commitment to innovation with new technology office in India

OnSolve®, a pioneering critical event management provider that enables organisations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, announced the opening of a new technology office in Bengaluru, India.  The news marks an important milestone in the company’s growth and innovation strategy, reinforcing its commitment to advancing OnSolve’s AI-powered platform. The Bengaluru office creates more than 100 engineering jobs across core product operations team...

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