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Expand video systems with IDIS 5MP IR PoE cameras

The new 5MP IR PoE Extender Cameras from IDIS give systems integrators easier and faster options for video system expansion, ensuring better value for end-users.  PoE Extender Cameras Delivering the benefits of high-definition video capture, robust performance even in challenging environments, and no-fuss installation, IDIS PoE Extender Cameras leverage existing wiring, eliminating the need for new cabling from the NVR or switch.   The new cameras from IDIS, the largest manufac...

Mayflex achieves ISO 45001 for safety excellence

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently achieved the ISO 45001 certification for health and safety compliance. ISO 45001 is an internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety.  It demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring the well-being of everyone, and continuously improving a business’s processes.   Health and safety Craig Jackson, Excel & Environ warehouse manager commented, &l...

IDEMIA's ID&V and CertiPath boost identity security

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, and CertiPath, an innovator and pioneer in high-assurance identity, credential, and access management services for highly regulated environments, have announced their collaboration to integrate IDEMIA’s digital identity solutions with CertiPath’s TrustVisitor solution to improve identify verification and prevent identity fraud. With the ever-present threat of cyberattacks aimed at gover...

IDEMIA & Kudelski: Fraud prevention in auto retail

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

AI-powered IDScan.net pioneers in ID verification 2024

IDScan.net, the pioneer in AI-powered identity verification technology, proudly announces a year of significant growth in 2024.  This success has been driven by product innovation, increased efficacy in the detection of fake IDs, strategic hires, and the establishment of new partnerships, further solidifying IDScan.net’s position as a pioneer in ID scanning and identity verification.  Flagging fake and synthetic IDs The organisation has capitalised on growing ID fraud across a...

IDEMIA's DMV kiosk solution in North America

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

ZeroEyes highlights retail gun incidents during holidays

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its Gun Violence Research Centre has released its Holiday Gun Incidents in Retail Facilities Report, identifying a disturbing trend involving gun-related violence in US retail locations. The research shows that, during the 2022 and 2023 holiday seasons, from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve, retail settings includ...

SIA urges vigilance in winter safety campaign

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’. The initiative is aimed at fostering public awareness of shared responsibilities in keeping public spaces safe. Importance of teamwork The online campaign emphasises the importance of teamwork in public safety, encouraging the public, security professionals, and businesses to collaborate by staying vigilant and reporting anything unusual to licenced security...

Oliver Newbury joins Immersive Labs Board

Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors. Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.  Oliver Newbury Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation. The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threat...

Advanced IDEMIA algorithm boosts INTERPOL security

This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant algorithms, allowing for easy and regular updates. The organisation’s 196 member countries can now query the Interpol database with fingerprints and facial images. The goal is to solve the most complex cases while optimising the use of tools, enabling criminal investigators to access post-event forensic analysis, covering fingerprints, palm pri...

Elite Interactive unveils Child ID kits initiative

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce its involvement with several prominent organisations to promote the distribution of child identification kits. National Child ID programme Through its long association with FBI-LEEDA, Elite is represented along with the National Child ID programme in partnership with the NFL Alumni Association Pro Football Hall of Fame, and th...

IvedaAI enhances security in Philadelphia parking areas

Iveda®, the global solution for cloud-based AI announced that the Interstate Land Management Corporation has officially green-lit a trial of IvedaAI™ and ClearView Asset Protection via their patented Smart Tower, to bolster security in parking areas throughout the city. The project will leverage IvedaAI, an advanced AI solution providing real-time facial recognition, weapon detection, license plate reading, and more. The technology will be integrated into two of ClearView’s cust...

New CTO Vincent Bouatou to boost IDEMIA's tech strategy

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership. Vincent Bouatou Vincent is a seasoned technologist and pioneer with over 20 years of experience working within IDEMIA’s Research and T...

Synectics Security rebrands to Ocular- a new era in security market

Synectics Security, one of the largest security systems integrators operating in the UK and Ireland is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. Rebranded identity The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of...

Dahua's AIoT solutions earn ISO & CC EAL3+ certifications

At its 6th Partner Day in Italy, Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. These achievements further strengthen Dahua’s comprehensive security measures and adherence to global standards, demonstrating the company’s abilit...

Vasu Murthy enhances Cohesity's data security portfolio

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security announced the appointment of Vasu Murthy as SVP and Chief Product Officer. Vasu Murthy Murthy is a veteran with over 25 years of experience building enterprise software at scale. He has successfully led software launches at companies ranging from day-zero startups to large, global brands, with strengths in driving rapid growth and managing complex multi-product scaling efforts.  Murthy will bring this vast experience in data protection, sec...

Quanergy partners with FDI for LiDAR bridge safety

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, has solidified a strategic partnership with Florida Drawbridges, Inc. (FDI), a premier operator and maintainer of movable bridges across seven states, with a seven-figure contract. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the integration of Quanergy's cutting-edge 3D LiDAR technology into FDI's bridge monitoring systems, aimed at enhancing safety, reducing accidents, and streamlining operations. To date, more than...

IDEMIA joins NIST's mobile driver's license project

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has been selected by NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to take part in its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Project. IDEMIA is one of fifteen technology providers and industry experts selected by the NCCoE to work on the first use case of the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) project, which has...

Genetec leads global VMS market: Omdia & Novaira Insights

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has once again been recognised as the world pioneer in video management software (VMS) by two pioneering industry analysts, Omdia and Novaira Insights. According to Omdia’s 2024 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec has retained its #1 global position in the VMS market while also ranking #1 globally in th...

Voter safety concerns spur demand for security cameras

New reports of election worker intimidation are raising concerns about election interference. According to a new national survey, most Americans (71%) are worried about voter intimidation or safety at the polls, and 75% want security cameras at their voting place.  Voters on both sides of the aisle strongly believe security cameras are a good idea, with 82% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats saying they favour security cameras at the voting place.   Key findings 71% of...

Axis achieves SOC 2 for cloud security excellence

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced it has achieved SOC 2® (System and Organisation Controls) Type 1 attestation for the cloud-based solutions Axis Cloud Connect platform and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The SOC 2 audit, performed by an independent third-party auditor, verifies that Axis has implemented robust security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Design of the s...

RGB Spectrum boosts new Iberia Crime Centre

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announces that the New Iberia Police Department (NIPD) is enhancing public safety with a new, cutting-edge real-time crime centre (RTCC). The facility is designed to provide a comprehensive view of citywide activities. At the core of the RTCC is RGB Spectrum’s Zio® W4000 video wall processor. The feature-rich Zio W4000 supports 4K 60Hz resolution end-to-end and accommodates a mix of local...

ISS enhances NY transit security with UVSS

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its industry-pioneering under-vehicle and under-train surveillance solutions were recently tested by several New York regional transit agencies as part of an initiative designed to improve climate resilience across regional transit infrastructure.  The program, dubbed the “Transit Tech Lab,” is a public-private partnership created by the Metropolit...

Brett Feddersen appointed chair of SIA Counter-UAS Group

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. Many facilities are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory nuances and lack of a clear national framework for addressing the topic. UAS National Action Plan SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created in 2023 to...

IN Groupe acquires IDEMIA Smart Identity for market expansion

IN Groupe and IDEMIA Group have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity, one of the three divisions of IDEMIA Group. With this projected acquisition, IN Groupe will further enhance its size, geographic reach, cutting-edge technologies and differentiated know-how to reinforce its position in the physical and digital identity markets globally. Secure identity solutions "We are looking forward to joining forces with IDEMIA Smart Identity to create a...

IDEMIA launches ID2Issuance for motor vehicle agencies

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has launched its newest product, ID2Issuance, a cloud native credential issuance and management system that Motor Vehicle Agencies can use to quickly validate applicants’ photos and signatures, perform one-to-many (1:N) facial and fingerprint biometric matching, and document management for driver licenses and/or ID cards, all while keeping individuals’ Personal Identifiable Informa...

ReGenAI: Dataminr's AI revolutionising real-time info

Dataminr, one of the world’s pioneering AI companies, is launching ReGenAI (Regenerative AI), a new form of generative AI that automatically regenerates textual descriptions as events unfold. Using predictive AI to analyse and synthesise key developments detected in more than one million public data sources, ReGenAI distils multidimensional events into concise event briefs that dynamically update.  Regenerating event Customers can gain a rapid understanding of an evolving event thr...

ASSA ABLOY Security Door Closer for emergency exits

Equipping an escape, fire, or emergency exit with cost-efficient, effective electronic security can be a challenge, particularly where a door is already in place. The Security Door Closer from ASSA ABLOY offers an intelligent, flexible solution. Its innovative product design is also suited to controlling access through interior doors, maintaining aesthetics while enhancing barrier-free door use.  Escape door issues Emergency exits and escape doors must always offer a fast, reliable route...

i-PRO AI ethics committee sets new security industry standards

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for video protection and public safety announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilisation of AI technologies.  AI ethics training Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committe...

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services unveiled

Allied Universal®,  the security and facility services company, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.   High-consequence threat mitigation To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team deli...

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