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ISC West 2023 will take place from March 29 – March 31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America (USA). This is the largest event in the security industry and will feature SMP Robotics’ security robots at booth #20131. The business model of SMP Robotics is to work with customers of robotic security services through local distributors. Distributors located in close proximity to the object of protection and capable of providing prompt service to robots and closer interacti...

3xLOGIC, a globally renowned innovator and provider of security hardware, software and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence, will be exhibiting at The Security Event 2023 at the Birmingham NEC, from 25th April – 27th April, 2023. On stand 4/J60 at The Security Event 2023, visitors will be able to discover more about its comprehensive range of products, systems and services. “The last 12 months has been a period of considerable development activity for 3xLOGIC and...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of two solutions from Acre security’s portfolio. Access It! and DNA Fusion are now available to PSA’s wide network of systems integrators. SISCO Fast Pass is coming soon. “As PSA integrators transition to cloud platforms, it’s imperative open architecture platforms are available to enable a phased adoption approach,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA N...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that Anita Ostrowski, Vice President of Central Station Services, Vector Security, and David Holl, Director of Public Safety, Lower Allen Township (PA), will serve as Co-Chairs of the ANSI-proposed TMA Monitoring Centre Notification of Active Threat Standard (TMA-ATN-01) Committee.  Author's quote “Collectively, Anita and David bring a broad and diverse scope of knowledge and experience to their leadership roles for this critic...

BlueVoyant, a cyber security company that illuminates, validates, and remediates internal and external risks in one platform, announced enhanced Splunk capabilities, with end-to-end consulting, implementation, and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services. With the increasing adoption of cloud technologies, organisations face a complex and rapidly evolving threat landscape. The service helps clients maximise their Splunk investment whether it be on the Splunk Cloud Platform or Splunk Ent...

Infosecurity Europe, the information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London, has shared findings of a recent Twitter poll addressing cybersecurity budgets and investment in 2023. When questioned on which aspect of cybersecurity they’d like to see more investment in, mental health topped the list with almost 45% of respondents identifying this as a priority. Cybersecurity Nicole Mills, Exhibition Director at Infosecurity Group, says, “Cybersecurity is an &lsquo...

In quality assurance, it is often necessary to reliably detect deviations from the norm. Industrial cameras have a key role in this, capturing images of products and analysing them for defects. If the error cases are not known in advance or are too diverse, however, rule-based image processing reaches its limits. By contrast, this challenge can be reliably solved with the AI method of Anomaly Detection. The new, free IDS NXT 3.0 software update from IDS Imaging Development Systems makes the met...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection are unveiling its SpyglassTM SG50-F series of flame detectors to make the safeguarding of people and assets easier than ever before. With updated optics and algorithms, and on- board video in either colour or near-infrared options, the SG50-F series offers superior performance and security. Reliability and functionality For any facility to protect its most valuable resources such as human lives and capital assets, reliable flame detection systems are a necessi...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the launch of 11:11 Connectivity Solutions, powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, designed to provide secure and dynamic network services, managed connectivity services, and professional services. Organisations can turn to 11:11 as a one-stop-shop for cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, resulting in lower costs, reduced redundancy and risk, and improved visibility of their end-to-end infrastructure. 11:11 Connectivity S...

System Surveyor, the provider of the easy-to-use, collaborative system design platform and mobile app, is pleased to share that its CEO Chris Hugman will moderate an informative panel discussion at ISC West 2023 called Mind Meld: Improving End User vs. System Integrator Relationships. The session will take place on Thursday, March 30th at 1 pm in Venetian Room 309.  Informative panel discussion at ISC West 2023 Hugman will facilitate an engaging conversation with co-panelists Alexa...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA are strengthening their North American Sales and Marketing effort by adding 3 key industry veterans to lead the push into the Americas Market. Dave Sinise, formerly ComNet Eastern Regional Sales Manager is now AMG Vice President of Sales for the East Region, Dan Anderson, former ComNet Director of Sales and now AMG Vice President of Sales for the West Region, and Frank (Skip) Haight former ComNet Vice President of Marketing and now Americas Marketing Ma...

Alexey Khitrov, Founder & President, ID R&D, said “The launch of GPT-4 by OpenAI onto the market heralds a new pace for the advancement of generative software. With enhanced scope to emulate human-level performance in academic scenarios, the refinement of the technology is truly impressive, but these improved capabilities also offer cybercriminals more ways to make their fraud operations more effective and scalable.” He adds, “Augmented language processing means that...

Has the user ever installed cameras to monitor a parking lot or any other large indoor space? Can a single camera cover a wide angle and maintain surveillance over a large area? GeoVision would like to present Panoramic IP Cameras which are equipped with a single 8MP lens providing a 180 Degree Panoramic View giving an increased coverage area. No dewarping or stitching of multiple lenses is required, as the camera's native view is already a 180-degree panoramic view. AI perimeter protection &a...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announces the formal release of ‘Zero Trust Authentication’ (ZTA) as a subcategory of zero trust technology, together with the launch of the Worldwide Zero Trust Leadership series of events that will run throughout 2023. Bringing together security technologies and integrators, Beyond Identity, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Optiv, World Wide Technology, Guidepoint Security, BeyondTrust, Ping Identity and Climb...

Electronic Security Factory Rep Firm - LRG, inc, one of the largest rep firms in the United States, has announced that LRG, inc veterans - John Swinford and Kenny Hilton purchased the organisation from Chris Lanier effective March 13th. A long-time industry veteran, Lanier founded LRG, inc in 2001. Texas-based LRG, inc covers 16 Central U.S. states for many of the industry’s top-tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio, and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for 2024...

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an x-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital x-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. The main application for TFT flat panel detectors is in medical x-ray imag...

Secure Logiq has expanded its team in the Middle East with a string of new hires. Since the successful launch of the British manufacturer’s first international office, the demand for servers built specifically for HD CCTV applications in the region has directly led to the addition of several new staff members. New appointments The new additions to the team are largely in the strategically important business development team. Mike Alexander has been named as Business Development Manager...

Hikvision, a pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to announce the addition of two new ColorVu camera series into its product lineup: the 7-Series Dual Light cameras and the 8 MP Dome IP cameras.  These innovative, low-light cameras join Hikvision’s existing ColorVu lineup that utilise advanced image processing algorithms and built-in lighting to provide colour image...

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an X-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital X-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. TFT flat panel detectors The main application for TFT flat pan...

For over three decades, Matrix has established itself as a prominent player in the international telecom and security industries. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including video surveillance, access control, time attendance, and telecom, catering to the needs of organisations of all sizes. Technology-driven solutions Matrix's primary focus is on customer-centric, technology-driven solutions, and it achieves this by developing world-class products in India through indigenous...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, has achieved ISO 14001 status across its entire operation. The International Organisation for Standardisation’s (ISO) standard for Environmental Management, ISO 14001, confirms barox as being a conscious manufacturer who views environmental issues seriously and takes steps to reduce its impact on the environment by successf...

BT Redcare, the trusted provider of no-compromise alarm signalling, announces the launch of a Classic and GSM replacement bundle, ahead of the network supporting these products being shut down in 2025. The replacement bundle incorporates BT Redcare’s Advanced Extra signalling solution alongside two new products that have been designed to make swap out quick and easy for installers and customers. The Plug-in Adaptor, which allows for an update of older systems without the expense of repl...

Vismo, a global pioneer in location monitoring and safety solutions, and Factal, a risk intelligence, and breaking news platform, announced a partnership to provide risk data to Vismo customers to enable them to better protect their employees when incidents occur and fast.  Vismo helps organisations protect their staff, contract and other workers included, by (i) understanding the risk level of incidents in relation to their employees’ location and (ii) monitoring alerts activated&nb...

Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at US utility companies, and interviews at the leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023 in February 2023. Commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global association of industry-leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smar...

WiBASE Industrial Solutions, a Taiwan company, will showcase the cloud-connected, AI-enabled smart camera solutions at ISC West 2023.  The solutions integrate body-worn camera (BWC) and dashcam devices with AIoT services, including live audio and video communication, SOS and emergency calls, real-time data collection, and edge AI. The solutions are designed to enhance critical incident response for various domain needs. Smart camera solutions WiZAVIU smart camera solutions from WiBASE co...

The answer lies in a vertically integrated manufacturing model and a responsive, creative team of engineers. When global supply chain disruptions threatened Gallagher’s security operations, the company faced a difficult problem: how to maintain a steady supply of security hardware and avoid putting the lives of people around the world at risk. Microchips and electronic components Due to a perfect storm of events in 2021, including the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts, factory fires, shippin...

Dahua Technology USA, a pioneer, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new 2x4MP multi-sensor ePoE camera series and improved classification of their Night Colour low-light technology.  Night Colour Technology has been recategorised across all Dahua Technology USA cameras that utilise this technology, a move that helps security dealers and integrators more efficiently choose the appropriate camera for superior performance in low-light environments. The first generatio...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software Qognify VMS.  The latest IP camera series from Pelco, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of video security cameras, smart analytics and aligned services, can be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects. This increases the overall number of camera mo...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) will host two expert sessions at The Security Event and the inaugural Professional Security Officer Live event taking place next month on 25-27th April at the NEC in Birmingham. On Wednesday 26th April at 12:30 in the Security In Practice Theatre, Matthew Holliday, NSI’s Director of Approval Schemes will explore "How does cyber security affect security systems?" Professional Security Officer Live Event Events will be of interest to frontline offi...

Sometimes a product comes along that disrupts the market, taking quality, ease of use, and reliability to new levels. In March 2013, FLIR (currently Teledyne FLIR) released the first models in its K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting applications.  A decade down the line, the ground-breaking K-series remains the market leader in firefighting applications, allowing crews to visualise a plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives in ultra-quick time. The origins of Tel...