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CIAS perimeter security manufacture announces expanded operations in the Americas

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, announced the company's extended expansion into North America and Latin America to provide a full-time on-the-ground presence in priority geographic and vertical markets. Full-time presence in USA “While we have been exporting our systems into the United States for the past 14 years, we felt the need for a full-time presence in these very important markets,” sai...

Magos unveils new cutting-edge drone detection radar technology at GSX 2023

Magos Systems, the pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar for perimeter protection, is proud to introduce its ground-breaking drone detection radar system, revolutionising the drone detection and protection market with a cost-effective and highly accurate AI-powered drone detection solution. Debuting at the 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas, Sep 11-13, at booth 4273, the AR-300 Drone Detection Radar from Magos Systems provides a 24/7 holistic approach to countering the threat of drone...

Acre Security builds momentum In 2023 with robust adoption of cloud-enabled solutions and expansion in high-demand markets

Acre Security, a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveiled its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2023, marked by a steady adoption of its cloud-based access control solutions, an expanding international reach, and continuous enhancement of its mobile solutions. Author's quote "The growing adoption of our cloud-enabled access control solutions underscores their effectiveness and the confidence our clients envision in our offerings,” said Don Joos, CEO of...

Aiphone introduces AC Nio, intuitive and modern access control management software

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customisable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution. AC Nio features An intu...

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...

Top-tier seminars and summit talks to support compelling show floor at inter-airport Europe 2023

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense programme of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their env...

Dallmeier's webinar on 21 September, 2023: Protection against airfield intrusion and other threats

Dallmeier, a manufacturer of video security technology, is hosting a webinar on 21 September, 2023, at 4:30 PM CEST considering recent events at airports. The manufacturer will show technical solutions and best practice examples to help airports protect against intrusion and other threats. Airport security strategies Recent events have prompted many airport operators to review their security strategies. Protection against perimeter and airfield threats and the search for appropriate camera a...

Teledyne FLIR unveils industry-proven OGI solutions for oil & gas at SPE Offshore

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulphur hexafluoride and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

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...

Ramtech's expands international reach with successful Australian launch

Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System in Australia, expanding the firm’s international reach within a new territory.  The emergency system is paving the way for worker safety in construction sites, having already had successful drills with some of the country's pioneering contractors. WES3 system Through its territory partners, Ramtech has recently deployed its WES3 system at a Built construction project in P...

Decision makers puzzled by Category 3 Control fire performance cables, says AEI Cables

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Author's quote Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases and flame spre...

ASIS International announces its 2023 ASIS Awards of Excellence recipients

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organisations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honour the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honoured not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.  Award recipient criteria “ASIS award rec...

Prosegur Security joins forces with WeSuite to elevate technology division in the U.S. market

WeSuite, a distinguished manufacturer of award-winning sales management software tailored for security technology sales and service providers, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Prosegur Security, a globally recognised pioneer in the private security sector. This partnership has been formed with the strategic intent of accelerating Prosegur's technological division expansion within the United States. Comprehensive security services Prosegur Security holds an esteemed reputa...

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...

Motorola Solutions equips police officers in German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt with body-worn cameras

Motorola Solutions announced that the company signed a contract with the Ministry of the Interior of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt to deploy VB400 body-worn cameras including VideoManager evidence management software to the state’s police officers. Body-worn camera solutions The rollout of the new body-worn camera solutions to the City of Stendal Police Inspectorate and the police academy in Aschersleben marks the beginning of a wider deployment to nearly all operational fron...

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...

i-Pro introduces the i-PRO Endurance 7-year camera warranty

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced the i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty on its full line of cameras. Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty i-PRO is the only security camera manufacturer to offer a standard 7-year warranty across its entire line of surveillance cameras. The i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty exceeds the i-PRO existing warranty by two years, enabling a 40% longer technology refresh cycle and...

BSIA calls on government for clarification on role of biometrics and surveillance under new bill

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling on the UK government for clarity on how it intends to fill the void left after the recent resignation of its Biometric & Surveillance Camera Commissioner (B&SCC) and the abolition of its office. The current commissioner, Fraser Sampson, will remain in post until the end of October, before the functions of the role are expected to be subsumed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, as part of the Data Protection and Digit...

Claroty’s Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023 reveals priorities and challenges amid escalating cyber-physical connectivity

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, announced the release of the Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023, a survey of 1,100 cybersecurity, engineering, IT, and networking professionals from healthcare organisations. The study explores their experience with cybersecurity incidents over the past year, the state of their security programmes, and future priorities. Myriad cybersecurity challenges The survey’s findings show that healthcare organisations are facing myri...

Bluon introduces MasterMechanic, an innovative AI tool based on 50,000 tech support calls to help HVAC technicians diagnose problems

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

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...

DeterTech Nordics makes its debut at the Danish Security Fair 2023

DeterTech’s Nordic division (formerly SmartGuard), is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of security and risk management solutions to the Danish Security Fair 2023, taking place in Frederica from 30th-31st August, 2023.  The event marks the first time that Casper Jee Wilken and his team will exhibit under the DeterTech brand. Customer service and philosophy “Even though our name and branding have changed, we remain true to our winning customer service...

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...

Heather Ripley and Bradford White Corporation launch video series to help contractors take their business to the next level

Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specialising in skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, is partnering with Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering manufacturer of water heaters boilers and storage tanks, to help professional contractors take their business to the next level with public relations. In a series of 10 information-rich videos for Bradford White’s for the Pro® platform, Ripley PR CEO - Heather Ripley shares actionable insights for grow...

ISS to showcase safety analytics, face as a credential solution during GSX 2023

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that it will be demonstrating its new suite of labour safety and regulatory compliance analytics, along with its face as a credential solution and other AI-powered modules for physical security applications during GSX 2023, which is scheduled to take place September 11-13 in Dallas, Texas. Workplace safety and regulatory Issues pertaining to workplace safety and regulatory co...

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...

Veridas drives biometric inclusivity mission by joining OIX community

Veridas, a pioneering provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined Open Identity Exchange (OIX), a community driving positive and inclusive developments for trusted digital identities.  Veridas Digital Identity Verification and Biometrics Authentication solutions provide both facial and voice verification and authentication, utilising the natural, inclusive features of all users. Biometrics providers Serving organisations across 25 coun...

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