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SwiftConnect is thrilled to celebrate its Elite status in the HID Origo Technology Partner programme, which is dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies. The Elite premium tier of HID’s programme is exclusive to industry pioneers such as SwiftConnect, who have proven leadership through innovation and solutions. HID Origo Partner programme The HID Origo Partner programme has multiple tiers, ranging from Registered and Select to Advanced, and the highest tier of Elite, whi...

At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens presents the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. Siemens Industrial Copilot The Siemens Industrial Copilot, the generative AI-powered assistant, is seamlessly connected to the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal. This will enable engineering teams to find the right help topic and to generate a basic visualisation and code faster for programmable logic controllers (PLC). As a result, they wil...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced Eagle Eye Camera Direct won the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Video Management Surveillance System category.   Eagle Eye Camera Direct Eagle Eye Camera Direct is a simple-to-install direct-to-cloud solution with the benefits of a full-featured video management system, including central management, cloud sync, automatic feature and cybersecurity updates, and reliability. Built on the Eagl...

As a testament to its  Open-Platform approach, System Surveyor announced affiliate partnerships with three new manufacturers: Eagle Eye, Raytec, and Avycon. With the addition of these video surveillance and lighting solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner programme, System Surveyor users have access to a more robust and diverse catalogue of products and accessories for streamlined site surveys, system design, and bill of materials automation for more efficient physical securi...

IDS expands its product line for intelligent image processing and launches a new IDS NXT Malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression, and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps, directly in and out of the camera. The 8 MP sensor IMX678 is part of the Starvis 2 series from Sony. It ensures impressive image quality even in low light conditions and twilight. Industrial camera with live AI IDS NXT Malibu can independently perform AI-based image analyses and pr...

dormakaba announces a ground-breaking innovation in sustainable property management: a new fire-tested battery backup for uninterrupted power supply (ED UPS) to door automation (ED 100/250). This innovation marks a significant step for the Scandinavian markets Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden which are the first countries to start with the launch in April and May 2024. Integrated battery backup The outstanding innovation is the integrated battery backup for a continuous power supply in...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions, and Snap One Holdings Corp., a provider of smart-living products, services, and software to professional integrators announced a definitive agreement under which Resideo has agreed to acquire Snap One for $10.75 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of net debt. Upon closing, Snap One will integrate into Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business....

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, will be showing their range of Ethernet switches and Device Management System (DMS) VMS integration technology, at The Security Event (TSE), taking place between 30 April - 2 May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. Visitors can find barox at stand number 5/P90, where they will be showing their support of professional systems integrato...

OPTEX’s UK team will be exhibiting at The Security Event to showcase its latest innovations in advanced intrusion detection technology, including its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, through a series of live demonstrations. REDSCAN LiDARs For high-security sites, OPTEX will demonstrate the precision and accuracy of its award-winning REDSCAN LiDARs. Extremely reliable, the sensors can be mounted horizontally to create high-resolution virtual laser planes to protect roofs and skyl...

The ‘Videx SMS Access’ app, available for free download on the App Store and Play Store, allows building occupants and temporary visitors, such as tradesmen or Airbnb guests for example, to gain entry using personalised pin codes. The app eliminates the need for a master code, enhancing security and convenience for all users. New GSM features The range of new features to the Videx GSM range is designed to provide users with greater flexibility, security, and convenience. Key enhan...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security announced another consecutive year of exceptional channel growth. The company continues to build on its momentum and solidify its position as the go-to pioneer for service providers and partners in cloud-native security. The services-led approach of the Aqua Advantage programme, led by Jeannette Lee Heung, Senior Director, of Global Channel & Alliances, and a distinguished 2024 CRN Channel Chief, has been instrumental in driving this upw...

IDnow, an identity verification provider in Europe, has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost customer conversion rates, reduce rising fraud attempts, increase inclusivity, and tackle an array of complex online verification scenarios while offering a high-end service experience to end customers. Vide...

A major access management business is gearing up for a trio of industry awards. The Key Safe Company, which supplies police preferred key safes and security products, has secured several industry awards nominations fresh from landing a coveted feature slot in The Sunday Times.  A trio of industry awards Led by innovator - David Ogden, whose catalogue of key safe inventions has revolutionised social care to name just one sector, Key Safe has been shortlisted for Entrepreneurial Business of...

In a collaborative move with the W3C Consortium, Siemens and Microsoft have announced their commitment to converge the Digital Twin Definition Language (DTDL) with the Thing Description standard from the international standards organisation, W3C. Customers are offered consistent modeling experiences by unifying both languages, mitigating fragmentation in an evolving IoT landscape. With customers typically deploying a mix of vendors in their infrastructure leading to lock-in and high integration...

Vismo will launch the latest version of its Locate & Protect App at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, at booth #713, from April 29 - May 1, in Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Orlando, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Featuring improved support for new Android and iOS mobile devices including deploying the latest technology to swiftly access critical functions, the app also includes location risk Insights for t...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has appointed Rebeka Rivas as the new European Marketing Lead. In her role, Rebeka will spearhead strategic marketing initiatives across Europe, driving brand awareness and enhancing customer engagement. Born and raised in Spain, Rebeka is currently based in Germany where she previously worked in MarTech for a medical software organisation. Before this, Rebeka was based in the UK where she was working in the security and access control solutions sector. Rebeka Rivas W...

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Security Event 2024. The organisation will be situated on stand 5/L24 and available to discuss membership and provide information on its training, including the programme of one-day theory-based awareness training courses offered in collaboration with BRE that cover fire door safety, inspection, installation, and the ongoing maintenance of fire doorsets. The Security Even...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, designed Security Lifecycle Management with OpenBlue Services to help customers enhance building safety, manage risk, and maximise the value of investments made in security technology. The offering combines Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of connected solutions, and the ability to monitor and manage security devices across vendors, with remote support services and meaningful insights from skilled engineers, as we...

Advantech proudly announced its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to revolutionise the edge computing landscape. This effort, combining AI expertise, high-performance computing, and pioneer connectivity, is set to propel innovation for industrial computing. This collaboration establishes an open and diverse edge AI ecosystem, paving the way for best-in-class solutions tailored to AIoT applications. Enabling seamless integration Miller Chang, President of EIoT at Advant...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced support for Genetec™ Security Centre SaaS.  i-PRO will enable Security Centre SaaS support in its new edge AI-enabled cameras while also releasing an app for existing cameras in the field at no cost. Users of AI-enabled i-PRO cameras will be able to simply install an application on the camera to give direct access to Genetec Security Centre...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its Security Operations Centres (SOC) service offering in the North American market. Building on 50 years of central monitoring and response services internationally, the SOC offering is available to North American customers seeking to improve business continuity and help reduce risk at a predictable as-a-service fee.   State-of-the-art monitoring centre...

Genetec Inc.,  a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Centre SaaS, gives organisations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Centre SaaS enables organisations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO cameras. S...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the availability of Security Centre SaaS from its global network of certified partners. A massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service (SaaS) solution, the new offering will combine access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities. Enterprise-grade offering “The p...

LenelS2, the global pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming innovations that have been developed with customers in mind, with a focus on cloud-solution enhancements at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2024), in Las Vegas on April 9 - 12. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. OnGuard Cloud Highlights at ISC West will include a deep dive into...

LenelS2, a global pioneer in advanced physical security systems, and Hanwha Vision, a global pioneer in video surveillance, are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that establishes LenelS2 as a reseller of Hanwha Vision cameras in the Americas. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as end users will gain access to the entire Hanwha Vision IP camera portfolio through LenelS2’s authorised value-added resellers (VARs) alongside LenelS2’s product and services portfo...

Allied Telesis, a global pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, announces a strategic technology collaboration with Hanwha Vision America. Allied Telesis is integrating with Hanwha Vision America’s Video Management Software (VMS) plug-in, creating a complete solution for physical security and simplifying network and IP camera management for security applications. Secure and scalable surveillance This partnership combines the expertise of Allied Tel...

HID, trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Smart Spaces, an award-winning developer of smart building software, and Cohesion, a comprehensive smart building software platform that reimagines the connection between people, systems, and buildings, announces the availability of mobile credentials in Google Wallet, allowing users to access buildings, spaces and systems with their Android devices. Adding mobile credentials in Google Wallet gives employees, tenants and guests easy access to...

Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how security professionals manage physical threats, mitigate risks, and strengthen businesses, announced a partnership with AlertMedia, a provider of threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions. The agreement gives security teams a comprehensive technology solution, integrating AlertMedia’s emergency communication capabilities into the Ontic Platform. The partnership adds to t...

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ and DoorBird provide a comprehensive solution for property owners looking to enhance the security of their property while adding valuable convenience for their residents and staff. Secure and convenient With this new integration, the DoorBird IP video intercom can be managed seamlessly within the ACCENTRA Mult-family dashboard, eliminating the need to manage two separate systems.  ACCENTRA allows a secure and convenient way for residents and staff to access all...

Pimloc, the AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announces it will expand its multimedia redaction platform, Secure Redact, to include audio and text redaction.  Integrating text redaction capabilities into the platform will increase the speed and efficiency with which proprietary information can be redacted, further saving users time and effort when processing sensitive footage. Visual, audio, and text While Secure Redact can be used for all camera types, the updated platf...