Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) - News

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has acquired the intellectual property (IP) and certain operating assets of Aria Insights, Inc. terms of the deal are not being disclosed. Previously known as CyPhy Works, Inc., Aria pioneered the development of tethered small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). Founded in 2008 by iRobot co-founder Helen Greiner and backed by several top technology investors, Aria notably developed the Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) tethered drone. Th...

J2 Acquisition Limited (J2) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of APi Group, Inc. (APi Group), a market-renowned provider of commercial life safety solutions and specialty services for approximately US$ 2.9 billion. With the closing of this transaction, J2 has been renamed APi Group Corporation (the ‘Company’). The Company’s ordinary shares continue to be traded on the OTC market in the U.S. under the symbol - JJAQF. J2 completes acquisition of APi Group The...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Maureen Carlo, director of strategic alliances – North America at BCDVideo, as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honour presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present the award to Carlo during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, November 20, in New York City. Carlo – an industry veteran whose 15-year tenure includes ro...

The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Infrastructure Security Division has established a strategic partnership approach to securing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Brian Harrell, the Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, discussed at GSX 2019 CISA’s specific collaborative efforts with industry and community partners, and how their organisation helps secure critical infrastructure and civilians. Un...

Interlogix has recently announced that they will be winding down their operations in North America by the end of 2019. Anixter’s goal is to ensure that the customers have access to the solutions they need to operate their business effectively. They have a wide array of world-class technology partners and products including intrusion, video, access control and connectivity, that provide excellent alternative options to Interlogix products and solutions.

At GSX 2019, SilverShield™ Safety & Information Systems will showcase their award-winning visitor and information management system (Booth #1594). The solution is an easy-to-use, cloud-based SAAS approach to security, with several different modules that provide a complete safety solution. “The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is the most effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility,” said Robin Baker, CTO, SilverShield. &ldq...

Axis Communications announces a new generation of AXIS Q60 PTZ network camera series. These high-performance PTZ cameras come with the new generation chip offering improved imaging, enhanced security features, extended capabilities for analytics and significantly more efficient video compression. AXIS Q6075 and AXIS Q6075-E PTZ network cameras offer superior light-sensitivity thanks to Lightfinder 2.0, which captures low-light images with more saturated colours in demanding light conditions and...

Axis Communications announces a one-of-a-kind network camera that combines 4K resolution with an ultra-high light sensitive 4/3” image sensor for exceptional light sensitivity and forensic images in almost any scene. Featuring 4x zoom and a Canon lens, the powerful and robust AXIS Q1798-LE network camera comes with IP66, IP67 and IK10 ratings and can handle extreme temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F). Enhanced security features Designed with enha...

Trackforce™, a security workforce management platform, announces its acquisition of Valiant Solutions Inc., a provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions. The new company, Trackforce Valiant, now delivers all-in-one security workforce management platform: the only comprehensive operations management solution available to the industry. Building on a pedigree and industry knowledge of physical security, Trackforce Valiant is a purpose-built solution that supports the growin...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Darren Oddie to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Darren will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Keith Bloodworth, and will serve as a member of the senior management team. His focus will be on driving growth through customer-centric marketing and product management. Darren joins CNL Software from Wipro Digital where h...

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cathal Phelan has joined its board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Cathal join our board. His business leadership, 30 years of engineering experience, and broad semiconductor background stood out through our thorough search. Cathal will strengthen the board independence we value at Impinj,” said Impinj Board Chair Peter van Oppen. “Cathal’s deep understanding of radio technologies and sol...

CNL Software, globally renowned provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce a technology partnership with Cepton Technologies, global developer of 3D sensing solutions, at the GSX event in Chicago. The partnership will drive the automation of threat detection, tracking and escalation in real time using the latest PSIM, LiDAR and video assessment technologies.  Helius smart lider network Cepton's Helius system is a smart lidar network utilis...

Snap Network Surveillance, PTY LTD, the developer of the world’s first and only AI-based intelligent tracking software for large-scale security camera networks, announced the latest release of its Force Multiplier (FMx) tool – enabling operators to track subjects faster and more easily. This new version delivers extensive enhancements to the FMx Network Optimiser tool, which significantly benefits our system integrator partners in commissioning a FMx system, now much faster. Provid...

Nedap announces the launch of the Checkout Antenna for loss prevention in food retail. The Checkout Antenna can reach an alarm response rate of nearly 100% without the cost of security guards. This new solution also decreases stress caused by alarms for both customers and for checkout staff. “By introducing the Checkout Antenna, we are making a big step towards bringing together customer-friendliness and security in food retail,” said Dennis Brian, Sales Director of Food Retail at N...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance, access control software, hardware and cameras, introduced the integrated thermal camera sensor solution which is perfect for wide-area intrusion detection and surveillance. The VTR thermal camera sensor combined with the SN683D PTZ delivers integrated guarding technology that provides a live 360-degree surveillance feed which continually searches for intruders in an expansive area. This thermal technology provides users wit...

Pluralsight, Inc., the globally renowned enterprise technology skills platform and solutions provider, has announced an expansion of the company’s skill development initiative for Microsoft Azure. This skill coverage expansion includes the introduction of five new Role IQs, 22 new Skill IQs and 98 courses that map to the new Role IQs, which are designed to help customers rapidly index their teams’ skills on Azure and help close resulting gaps. Rapid expansion of cloud computing Th...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform, announces the release of a new cloud skill development initiative for cloud customers on the Pluralsight platform. The initiative includes the launch of a Skill IQ assessment for associate cloud engineers on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as the release of new courses on topics such as data analytics, machine learning, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Most advanced enterprises “The rapid growth of demand for cloud...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform, announces that the company’s social enterprise, Pluralsight One, is partnering with the national workforce development nonprofit Year Up to close the Opportunity Divide for underserved young adults by building technology skills that strengthen pathways to professional employment. There are currently 5 million young adults disconnected from stable career pathways while there are 12 million jobs requiring post-secondary education that will...

Anixter Inc. celebrated the opening of its new location in Roseville, California, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Anixter executives, employees, customers, supplier partners and representatives from the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce were all in attendance for networking, product demonstrations and tours. The new Roseville office, which replaces Anixter’s office in Sacramento, is part of Anixter’s plan to enhance customer experience and improve efficiency by conso...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance, access control software and hardware and cameras, introduced its new SN688D-WIR PTZ dome camera, taking large area monitoring to the next level with a camera that is truly all-seeing. With 4K resolution (Ultra HD), this PTZ offers sharp, highly-detailed image quality video, with 4X the detail of 1080p, delivering excellent clarity. The high-speed pan/tilt and powerful zoom functions, along with 360° rotation, enable the...

CNL Software, a global provider of Physical Security Information management (PSIM) software, will be demonstrating the latest features of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM software at the GSX. These demonstrations will help those responsible for the security of major cities, government agencies, public & private critical infrastructure, public & private corporations, and transportation facilities & networks to better understand and more efficiently react to security incidents. Recent IPSecu...

Recognising the need for emerging applications to build on a strong foundation that supports interoperability among all categories of devices, four sponsor members – The ASSA ABLOY Group which includes HID Global, and NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Electronics, and Bosch, companies in access, secure connectivity and mobile/CE device solutions –  announced the launch of the FiRa Consortium. The new coalition is designed to grow the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ecosystem so new use cases fo...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, and ImpacTech, a supplier of innovative Business Intelligence solutions based on AI and Big Data, announced a new ITSP partnership. This partnership sees ImpacTech’s SIP trunk service, Impact Trunk, certified for use with Yeastar Cloud PBX and S-Series VoIP PBX. Users of Yeastar’s innovative, high-performance business phone systems can now also benefit from the exceptional call value available by using Impact Trunk. Uncompromising call quali...

Axis Communications launches new fixed box cameras with worldwide certification to ensure safe operation in explosion prone applications. These easy-to-install and integrate IP cameras are enclosed in red coloured aluminium housing making them more visible to allow personnel to use them to signal to operators in emergency situations. Images are optimised for forensic purposes irrespective of lighting conditions, thanks to Axis lightfinder and Forensic WDR technologies. D101-A XF P3807 features...

Ontic Technologies, the globally renowned provider of protective intelligence security software, delivers technology to empower security teams, in order to protect assets, employees and customers. In the modern world, organisations and their employees, clients, customers, and their physical assets may come under some kind of threat or attack, at any time. Protection that leverages deep analytics Investments in physical and other security systems have already been made, to protect these critica...

Salient Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Keith R. Aubele, CPP, LPP as a Senior Advisor to the Leadership Team responsible for the company’s expansion in the security and loss prevention vertical. Mr. Aubele will provide comprehensive national sales support and will work with the leadership team as a consultant for product line improvement, sales methods, and voice of the customer acquisition to help guide strategic planning. Loss prevention expert At The Home Depot,...

Userful Corporation, a provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced video communication since 2015, announces newly expanded capabilities of its Visual Networking Platform architecture. This includes enhancing the uClient app to support on-premise deployments by connecting webOS smart digital signage displays from LG Electronics to an onsite server for more demanding display applications. With this announcement, an onsite PC or server loaded with Userful On-Premise software can now connect ove...

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced Synergis™ IX, a new line of hardware that combines access control and intrusion monitoring. The Synergis IX devices are designed to work with the Genetec™ Security Centre platform to unify access control and intrusion functions with video surveillance, communications and more. Synergis IX is available immediately in Australia and N...

Abloy UK launches a new CPD training course approved by RIBA, entitled ‘Digital Transformation in Physical Security’, which attendees can complete to achieve double CPD points. This course provides insight into the disruptive world of digital technology, and how it’s impacting on conventional physical security with the introduction of mechatronic locks and keys. Delegates will learn how the technology can be deployed to achieve an innovative, integrated and future-proof lockin...

Voip Unlimited successfully completed the interoperability testing with Yeastar and has since partnered with China’s PBX manufacturer. Users can now enjoy the simplified configuration with just the username, password, and DID number, and then one click with successful registration. Yeastar provides cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs and VoIP gateways for SMBs to deliver Unified Communications solutions that connect co-workers and clients more efficiently. Established as a pioneer in th...