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Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for July 2024. Despite a significant drop in June, LockBit re-emerged last month to become the second most prevalent ransomware group, while RansomHub retained the top spot. Meanwhile, researchers identified both a campaign distributing Remcos malware following a CrowdStrike update issue, and a series of new FakeUpdates tactics, which...

DNAKE, a major international smart intercom manufacturer with 19 years of experience, starts its market launch in Germany through a co-operation with Telecom Behnke as a new distribution partner. Telecom Behnke has been established in the German market for 40 years and is known for its high-quality, industry-standard intercom stations. Telecom Behnke enjoys a strong market position in Germany with a sales focus on the B2B sector. The partnership with DNAKE brings mutual benefits...

Alfred International, the smart and connected lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, proudly announces the U.S. launch of the patented Alfred™ ML2 Smart Mortise Lock now available with Z-Wave® Long Range. The ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks. The ML2 is now available in the U.S. and offers unmatched convenience, secur...

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced the integration of its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with major monitoring station software providers around the world – the most recent and notable being EBÜS, from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring. Additional software providers inte...

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Centre, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training centre, and presentation areas. Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company has continually made every effort to des...

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light function and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offering a wide-angle view, they provide the driver with extra visibility and reduce manoeuvring errors - particularly when reversing. Light commercial vehicle operators can choose from...

An overwhelming majority (96%) of parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centres during emergencies, according to a survey of K-12 parents. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to securit...

Matrix is thrilled to announce its presence at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, set for August 22nd-24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. As a pioneer in security and telecom solutions, Matrix will have the prime opportunity to showcase its state-of-the-art IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions at this prestigious event. Matrix is going to showcase its diversified security portfolio at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, especially conceptualised to cater to the div...

Dallmeier, a pioneering provider of intelligent security solutions, will present its latest innovations at Security 2024 in Essen. The focus will be on the security of critical infrastructure companies as well as the requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises. Installers and system integrators are also invited to find out more about the opportunities as a Dallmeier partner. Cybersecurity resilience The focus will be on cybersecurity resilience, low total cost of ownership, and achiev...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

Kepler Vision Technologies continues to extend its reach across Europe by partnering with Norwegian company OneCo Technology. OneCo Technology is a pioneer in cutting-edge technology solutions, and Kepler Vision, a renowned healthcare service provider with a deep understanding of local requirements, has joined forces to create a synergy that promises to revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered and managed in Norway. AI and digital healthcare solutions  The...

To further develop effective and customised solutions for Seek Scan™, one of the most affordable thermal temperature screening solutions meeting FDA guidelines during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Seek Thermal announced it has made APIs available for access control, VMS and other integrated network capabilities. The Seek Scan thermal imaging system (MSRP 1,995) is specifically designed and calibrated to quickly automate body temperature screening using skin temperature as a p...

The MOBOTIX Management Board has appointed David Brown as Vice President of EMEA of MOBOTIX. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the strategic and operational direction of MOBOTIX sales activities in Europe (excluding the DACH region), the Middle East, and Africa.  Mobotix career David Brown has been a valuable member of the MOBOTIX management team for almost 12 years. He started his career at MOBOTIX in 2013 as an Inside Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland before hold...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and safer communities – both local and beyond. As Arizona’s capital, Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing cities in t...

Matrix PRASAR UCS, an enterprise Unified Communication Server connects internal and external decision-makers at multiple locations for effective communication and real-time collaboration. The PRASAR UCS, a pure IP PBX, proves to be a complete solution for inter-branch office collaboration and communications. Dispersed branches can be tied together over the IP network, with the IP PBX located at the Head office. It enables enterprises to enhance business processes by unifying communication medi...

Bart Bednar has joined ALCEA as an ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America. With more than 26 years of engineering and integration experience, he is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to Michael Woody, the company’s Technical Service and Customer Success Manager. ALCEA offers a wide range of critical infrastructure security solutions and access management systems as the internal systems integrator partner of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. In 2023, the company introduced ALWIN secur...

Barco, a pioneer in professional visualisation technology, announces the refreshment of its OverView range of tiled LCD video walls. The new OverView LVD-5521D and OverView KVD-5521D are 55” 500-nit LCD video walls, part of the ENB 1.8 mm and UNB 3.5mm bezel generation respectively. The panels build further on the existing range, featuring automatic colour and brightness calibration and noiseless operation. Smooth visual experience Barco’s OverView range of mid-range LCD video wa...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and California’s San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) announced the successful first year of their collaboration to protect school faculty, students and volunteers with ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution. Working to coordinate with and educate responding law enforcement ag...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, proudly releases the updated version of its Multi-Vision Series. This update addresses common monitoring challenges such as insufficient field-of-view, single-direction monitoring and poor integration between cameras. With its Panoramic Splicing Series, Multi-Direction Series and X-Spans Series, Multi-Vision offers an all-in-one design, enlarged monitoring coverage, multiple integrated channels, AI functions...

Gradiant announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner programme focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient. Bird Detection solution Through its Bird Detection solution, Gradiant can provide real-time identification and classification&...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), has announced the launch of OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (Paris 2024). A combination of cloud technologies powered by AI, OBS Cloud 3.0 makes the work of OBS and Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) easier and more efficient. For Paris 2024, OBS Cloud 3.0 will serve as the backbone infrastructure supporting several critical functions, fully utilising the benef...

iDenfy, a Lithuanian-based RegTech company best known for its identity verification tools, has announced a new partnership with SetFreaks, the world’s first pre-release service for DJs in the dance music industry. This collaboration will enhance regulated compliance and automate user identity verification on the SetFreaks platform while adding an extra layer of security to internal fraud prevention measures.  SetFreaks, the world’s first pre-release service for DJs in the dance...

As the anticipation builds for the 2024 Paris Olympics, security concerns are heightened. While this long-awaited event will showcase the world’s most accomplished athletes, the safety of all participants and spectators is paramount. Extensive preparations have been underway to achieve this crucial goal. Security challenges  The threat landscape in the historical context The security challenges facing the Paris Olympics are underscored by ongoing global conflict, an ever-evolv...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has added the full range of Gardner Engineering CCTV bracketry to their product portfolio. Gardner Engineering is a British CCTV mount manufacturer that prides itself on design excellence. They have a focus on sustainability with their products being manufactured at their facility in Lancashire and utilising the closest possible suppliers to minimise the production ‘miles’ involved in the logistics and production process. All Produ...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the TNO-C8083E, its first explosion-proof camera with artificial intelligence. The compact 5MP explosion-proof AI model features AI object detection and classification alongside intelligent video analytics. It has a wide range of explosion-proof certifications, including IECEx, ATEX, KCs, and JPEx, making the camera ideal for environments at a higher risk of an explosive atmosphere due to gas or dust - such as oil refineries, gas...

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 that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) to mitigate gun-related violence. Protecting FSW campuses ZeroEyes has been implemented across all four FSW campuses, protecting 16,000 students and nearly 1,000 faculty and staff. First establishe...

New guidance on AI-powered video technology will help systems integrators and their customers invest with confidence, says IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country video manufacturer.  There are more ways than ever to use AI in surveillance operations, but with these opportunities come risks says the company in a new report. End-to-End AI Video Buyer concerns include overspending on equipment and associated infrastructure that fails to meet expectations, becoming trapped with inflexi...

Barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, is delighted to announce that it has joined the Genetec™ Technology Partner Program (TPP). Barox’s network management Genetec plug-in provides flexibility and extended network diagnostics from within the Genetec™ Security Centre, significantly reducing security network support costs. Following its release, barox has been welcomed into the Genetec Technology Partne...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent critical communication solutions, announces that it is a full member of ONVIF, an organisation that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities.  ONVIF compliant devices All Zenitel TCIV+ intercom s...

Taking place in Stavanger, Norway on 26-29 August, this pioneering biennial exhibition and conference will see Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD), Teledyne FLIR and Teledyne Marine display numerous innovations on their shared stand that take safety to new levels in these potentially hazardous industries. Teledyne will also introduce advanced emission monitoring solutions to meet the latest legislative requirements and deliver effective LDAR solutions. By...