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Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is thrilled to once again be exhibiting at Cannabis Conference 2023, August 16 and 17 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #616. Key control and asset management “As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so do the security challenges it faces,” said Tim Purp...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance released the 2023 Cloud Video Surveillance Camera Worldwide Statistics report, delivering data about security camera usage and insight into how AI is used in cloud video surveillance across the globe.  The report analyses aggregate data from a sample set of 200,000 security cameras, in 100 countries, connected to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system). Included in the report are 175 different camera manufact...

AI is the most effective method for improving anti-money laundering (AML) processes and efficiencies according to AML professionals, research from Feedzai, a pioneering provider of financial crime and risk management solutions. AML ecosystem Feedzai’s The State of Global Anti Money Laundering Compliance Report 2023 surveyed compliance professionals to discover what the biggest threats and opportunities are in the AML ecosystem. It found that 46% of AML professionals are concerned ab...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at GSX 2023 (Global Security Exchange), which is being held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Centre in Dallas Texas from 11th to 13th September.  Appearing on Stand #2332 alongside its fellow VITAPROTECH Group member Protech USA, TDSi will be showcasing its hybrid on-premise and cloud-based GARDiS integrated security and access control range, including the GARDiS web-embedded controller.&nb...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, unveiled its new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, along with expanded product offerings and new platform integrations to deliver even more value to its customers. These updates include: Expanded product offerings Take Control With Verkada's New PTZ Camera: Verkada's new CP52-E pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera gives customers the ability to monitor large areas. Equipped with a 5MP image sensor, the CP52-E has 360-degr...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new IDENTIV DMS plug-in that provides simple integration, flexibility and extended user control for the Velocity Vision Video Management System (VMS). barox’s capability to integrate their advanced DMS network monitoring tool is unique in the CCTV market and greatly extends Velocity Vision control functionality. By enabling easy integration to the barox Et...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, signs a definitive agreement to acquire Perimeter 81, a pioneering Security Service Edge (SSE) company. With this acquisition, Check Point will help organisations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, cloud, datacentres, and the internet, all while aiming to deliver the most secure and fastest SSE solution in the market. Under the terms of the agreement, Check Point wi...

Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge technology company transforming what identity means across all forms of physical and digital transactions, has completed its merger with X-Core Technologies, inventors of the Prelaminate Core Sheet, a technology that makes scaled, complex, ultra-thin microelectronic manufacturing possible using hot lamination. For more than 15 years, X-Core Technologies has been a pioneer in Smart Card device development and card manufacturing technology in the...

The latest addition to Viking’s tough and dependable line of access control products, the X-Series provides HD video and voice communication for SIP VoIP phone systems and service providers.   “We saw a need for HD video intercoms done the right way, and the X-Series checks all the boxes,” says Bill Heideman, President, of Viking Electronics. X-Series featuring built-in HD video camera The X-Series features a built-in HD video camera with H.264 video compression, l...

Hikvision, a globally renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is thrilled to announce the release of its new 16 MP 180° PanoVu Network Camera (DS-2CD6944G0-IHS). Boasting a 180° spliced image empowered by four fixed-focus lenses, this state-of-the-art network camera offers unrivalled resolution close to 6K, delivering superior image detail for comprehensive monitoring. “Our new...

With Security Expertise, VdS has created a unique offer for planners, operators, insurers or other risk bearers of facilities with high security or availability requirements. In doing so, the highly qualified VdS team of experts supports its clients in fulfilling legal requirements, complying with insurance conditions and at the same time establishing an optimum level of security.  In this service, VdS combines its outstanding expertise in security systems together with a comprehensive an...

Whether it's the AirKey Cloud Interface or the MQTT interface with Xesar, both interfaces offer simple and secure integration into third-party systems or software. Numerous successful projects are leading the way: the future is integration. But what are examples of using an interface? Here is a small selection: Manage buildings With AirKey, operators can send the keys from the administration software directly to the tenants’ smartphones. At the end of the lease, access is automatica...

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has issued a message of advice to those working in the protection of structural steel who are affected by the new Building Safety Act 2022 as the date approaches for it to become enforceable to ensure users understand their obligations. High-risk buildings From October 2023, all buildings must be registered with the newly established Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and those of at least 18 metres in height or with at least seven storeys contai...

Radiant Security entered the market with its ground-breaking AI-powered SOC co-pilot. The industry-first solution empowers security operations centres (SOCs) to harness the power of AI to boost security analyst productivity, detect more real attacks, and greatly reduce incident remediation times. Challenges with breaches Despite decades of effort, SOCs still struggle to build effective security operations programmes capable of preventing breaches due to an ongoing reliance on manual effort....

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, is pleased to announce Kyle Gordon as Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Excellence. The EVP will lead the sales, marketing, and commercial excellence teams globally to optimise sales, drive company growth and exceed customer expectations. Sales and marketing strategies Gordon will work closely with product management and marketing to establish sales and marketing strategies that communicate AMAG’s new value p...

AMG Systems of the UK and USA opened a new office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility in Trumbull, CT to satisfy the growing demand for AMG transmission products with their recent entry into the US Market. The new office, located at 62 Spring Hill Road, in Trumbull, CT will be the base for North American operations and joins Castleford and Biggleswade in the UK as AMG facilities. This facility will be used for the North American Research and Product Development Team, warehouse, shipping oper...

University researchers have created a system using sound recordings that can work out what is being typed with more than 90% accuracy.  Typing a computer password while chatting over a video call like Zoom could open the door to a cyber-attack, research suggests, after a study revealed artificial intelligence (AI) can work out which keys are being pressed by eavesdropping on the sound of the typing. Threat of cyber-attacks Industry experts say that as video conferencing tools such as Zoo...

The XDR Alliance™ announced the release of a new set of open-source API specifications that help pioneering cybersecurity vendors collaborate and more easily integrate their advanced technology solutions. As a result, end-user customer organisations worldwide can rationalise their disparate and previously siloed cybersecurity solutions, enabling them to more easily operationalise broader coverage for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) use cases. Customers can extract...

IPVideo Corporation, a renowned provider of physical security solutions, including the award-winning HALO Smart Sensor and Sentry ERS Emergency Lockdown and Response System, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sohaib Shaikh as Director of Engineering. With a diverse background in engineering, Shaikh joins IPVideo during a peak period of growth to lead its firmware and hardware development teams, and help drive technology innovation across all IPVideo product lines.  Extensive indust...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, is charting a new course in the enterprise physical security marketplace with the unveiling of a new business model and value proposition that reflects the vision of company CEO, Enzo Signore. Intelligent, accurate, and proactive “Quanergy was founded on the belief that security needs to be more intelligent, more accurate, and more proactive to serve its purpose in today’s dynamic environments,” said Signore. &ldquo...

EMVCo has released security requirements to support the development of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions capable of preventing or detecting attacks that could compromise the security of payment authentication. The "multi-factor authentication solutions for payments security requirements" document is publicly available from the EMVCo website.  MFA is an authentication method that requires the payee to provide two or more factors to confirm their identity. There are three types of...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global pioneer in gunshot detection solutions is pleased to announce that they have integrated technologies with Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in next-generation vision solutions, to deliver improved safety when gun violence occurs. The integration between the SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System and Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet WAVE VMS platform will enable organisations to automatically alert security teams at schools, office buildin...

Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, bookends a phenomenal Q2 2023 performance with the release of over a dozen new products. The growth continues into Q3, with Hikvision releasing three new series of video security cameras in July alone, including two varifocal cameras, a 180-degree panoramic camera, and 42× Smart Pro PTZs in both 4 MP and 4K resolution. With thes...

For over three decades, Matrix has earned acclaim as a pioneering player in the global telecom and security sectors. Its comprehensive range of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance serves organisations of all sizes with complete communication and security solutions. Driven by its customer-centric approach, Matrix develops top-of-the-line technology solutions using in-house research, design, and development, with nearly 40% of its employees dedicated to R...

As a pioneering security technology provider, Hanwha Vision partners with innovative vendors to deliver intelligent video solutions. One such vendor is a2 Technology, which focuses on smart city solutions that create safer and more prosperous spaces for citizens to live, work, and play.  Here, Murat Mutlu, Management Partner at a2 Technology, shares more about the work Hanwha Vision and a2 Technology are doing together. Can you tell us about a2 Technology and the vision behind it? a2 Te...

The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  Drive for excellence “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace ou...

Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one-year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition, which serves as a significant milestone in its transformation journey towards technology-based solutions and its ambition to be an outstanding global security and safety partner that helps make the world a safer place. The combined offerings and global footprint of these two powerhouse organisations has solidified its expe...

RAH Infotech, India’s renowned value-added distributor and solutions provider of technology products and digital transformation solutions and services, announced their association with Videonetics, a market provider of ingenious solutions with the world's first AI- & DL-powered unified video management platform. RAH Infotech understands the need to tap into distinctive technologies and solutions based on market needs. With this understanding of the demand for technologies that help wi...

Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its July 2023 Security Solutions Sector Update, reporting that a robust spate of private equity-led add-on acquisitions, driven by consolidation among systems integrators, has buoyed merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Security Solutions sector through year-to-date (YTD) 2023. Technology innovations Deal volume in the sector has moderated year-over-year (YOY), however, technology innovations have created new reve...

The recent MOVEit hack, which has affected over 100 organisations including the University of Manchester, BBC News and British Airways, has demonstrated that further investment in comprehensive security systems should be a priority for organisations of all sizes. This should focus not just on addressing common vulnerabilities, but on identifying unsecured endpoints which can act as a point of access for cybercriminals, such as office printers and scanners. This is according to Kyocera. Nationa...