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Advantech acquires North American image capturing solution provider BitFlow

Advantech, a pioneer in Industrial IoT, announced the cash acquisition of a 100% equity stake in BitFlow, Inc., a North American company dedicated to high-end image acquisition and AI machine vision technology. Looking forward, Advantech will further develop BitFlow's market foundation, comprehensive product range, and core technologies in high-speed image acquisition. They will also actively explore the business opportunities of AI machine vision through Advantech's long-established b...

Evolv Technology announces new product, Evolv Extend, for detection of brandished guns approaching venue entrances

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professi...

Award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ now available for pre-order

The award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ is available for pre-order via the DEN SmartHome website.   The first invisible, wireless communicating door strike, the DEN SmartStrike can be installed easily and discreetly into the door frame. Featuring a completely inconspicuous design, users get all of the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the aesthetic design of the door, all while maintaining existing door hardware, including the handle. Author's quote   &ld...

Invixium announces participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023

Invixium, a global provider of biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from 3 to 5 October 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, in Riyadh.  Invixium will exhibit its full line of solutions focused on design, innovation, and superior quality. Saudi Arabia is making significant progress in the security industry and this event will bring together key governmen...

Allied Universal security professional - Christian LaCour honoured posthumously for heroism displayed during mass shooting

Christian LaCour, the Allied Universal® security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023, is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his parents on September 10 at the 2023 Global Security Exchange Conference in Dallas. Bravery of Allied Security Guard An Allied Universal employee since December 2021, LaCour, age 20, was in the...

ASSA ABLOY brings safety and security to GSX 2023 with new, innovative opening solutions

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control. Author's quote “Safety is at the top of our minds as we enter a new school year. We have an imp...

Allegion elevated as promoter & board member of connectivity standards Alliance

Allegion, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has been named a Promoter Member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and, with this elevated status, gained a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors. The Alliance is made up of more than 600 companies creating, maintaining and delivering open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organisation, Allegion helps develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improve...

Check Point to acquire Atmosec, an innovative SaaS security vendor, as part of its strategy to deliver the most secure SASE solution

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specialises in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Integrity360 invests €8M in new Security Operations Centre and creates 200 jobs

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it has invested €8 million in its new Security Operations Centre (SOC) facility in Dublin.  Based in the high-tech, fully secure Termini building in Sandyford, the new facility spans 16,000 square feet and comprises the SOC and seven customer suites, as well as a training and innovation centre. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and infrastructure, along with modern collabor...

New collaboration between Quanergy and Teledyne FLIR

Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centres, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™  These loca...

Edge360 adds industry veterans to drive growth and expand revenue streams

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter.  As Senior Consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams. Surveill VMS platform We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill and Chris to the Edge360 family" “We are extremely pleased to welc...

Cureoscity introduces mobile-only tenant experience at 8 Bishopsgate

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, using technological innovation for environmental benefits

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...

i-PRO introduces industry’s smallest compact dome cameras with powerful, affordable edge-AI

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced 24 new compact dome camera models. The new models offer wider scene coverage, vandal resistance, powerful edge-based AI analytics, and flexible deployment options for every budget. AI analytic apps Available in 2MP and 4MP resolutions, the efficient designs deliver the smallest compact domes and the highest cyber security protection available. Small in size but big in capabilities, both...

Teledyne FLIR unveils industry-proven OGI solutions for oil & gas at SPE Offshore

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulphur hexafluoride and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

Matrix Comsec confirms participation in the Intersec 2023, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 5th October 2023

Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security products at INTERSEC 2023, KSA. This event is scheduled from 3rd to 5th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2-C35, Riyadh International Convention And Exhibition Centre RICEC, Riyadh KSA. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix will unveil its cutting-edge IP video surveillance solutions at this exhibition, encompassing enterpri...

Decision makers puzzled by Category 3 Control fire performance cables, says AEI Cables

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Author's quote Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases and flame spre...

PKOC demonstrated for cards and mobile access

Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry. PKOC specifications David Bunzel, PSIA Executive...

Motorola Solutions equips police officers in German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt with body-worn cameras

Motorola Solutions announced that the company signed a contract with the Ministry of the Interior of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt to deploy VB400 body-worn cameras including VideoManager evidence management software to the state’s police officers. Body-worn camera solutions The rollout of the new body-worn camera solutions to the City of Stendal Police Inspectorate and the police academy in Aschersleben marks the beginning of a wider deployment to nearly all operational fron...

DHF to launch level 2 award in dock leveller safety

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety, with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), will take place on Tuesday 3rd October at the trade association’s Head Office-based academy in Shuttington. Onsite guide The course will be presented by DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill, and comprises six units and a multiple choice exam. The Level 2 Award can be formally a...

BSIA calls on government for clarification on role of biometrics and surveillance under new bill

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling on the UK government for clarity on how it intends to fill the void left after the recent resignation of its Biometric & Surveillance Camera Commissioner (B&SCC) and the abolition of its office. The current commissioner, Fraser Sampson, will remain in post until the end of October, before the functions of the role are expected to be subsumed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, as part of the Data Protection and Digit...

Gallagher Security teams up with Edge360 to deliver advanced video and access control solution

Award-winning security pioneer, Gallagher Security, strengthens Command Center’s VMS capabilities by partnering with Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, to create a unified video and access control solution. Author's quote Blake Smith, National Technical Manager for Gallagher Security North America, sees the partnership between the two companies as a natural fit: “Edge360 and Gallagher share many common values and we’re...

Ghelamco Poland teams up with HID for mobile access control at its flagship developments in Warsaw

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that pioneering international real estate investor and developer, Ghelamco, has standardised its mobile and physical access control solutions across its prestigious projects in Warsaw, Poland. Offering a variety of office space, all the developments are multi-tenanted by blue-chip corporate clients. To support this, Ghelamco’s physical access control strategy includes HID Mobile Access® solutions and door readers to b...

ZeroEyes secures $23 million in funds to accelerate customer deployments

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 it has secured $23 million in capital on the heels of dramatic growth surpassing 300% over the last year. The oversubscribed round was led by Octave Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and other existing investors. AI gun detection Demand for the company’s AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...

Heather Ripley and Bradford White Corporation launch video series to help contractors take their business to the next level

Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specialising in skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, is partnering with Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering manufacturer of water heaters boilers and storage tanks, to help professional contractors take their business to the next level with public relations. In a series of 10 information-rich videos for Bradford White’s for the Pro® platform, Ripley PR CEO - Heather Ripley shares actionable insights for grow...

i-PRO to showcase more industry firsts at GSX 2023

At GSX 2023, in booth 3555, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase a number of industry-renowned products, including the smallest compact dome AI camera range in the industry, a new line of rapid PTZ cameras, also the smallest in their category, as well as the smallest multi-directional + PTZ camera, high-resolution dual-sensor cameras, the latest NVRs and more. i-PRO’s powerful Active Guard Formerly known as Panaso...

Hiatt Hardware experts reveal top tips on securing the property against theft

It is important to have good security locks on the access points in the home, particularly front and back doors and garden gates. Low-quality and poorly secure locks can make the lives of thieves far easier than they should be. Nipun Agrawal, Director at Hiatt Hardware, advises: “Door locks like nightlatch locks and mortice deadlocks are two traditional styles that offer great protection for your external doors. Making sure that door locks are properly installed is als...

CDVI announces new partnership with Dynamic CCTV

Global access control manufacturer - CDVI has announced a new partnership with pioneering security distributor - Dynamic CCTV.  The team at Dynamic CCTV has prided itself on award-winning technical support, customer service, and in-depth product knowledge since 1994. Since starting out with the goal of reducing high prices in the CCTV market, Dynamic CCTV has branched out to other areas of physical security. Dynamic CCTV and CDVI Partnership The core range includes high-security control...

SALTO Systems announces the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Model

SALTO Systems has announced the launch of the new XS4 Mini Metal Model, a cutting-edge solution for upgrading and modernising access control systems. This innovative electronic door lock offers a range of advanced features and an easy-to-install design that simplifies the transition from traditional mechanical-key-operated locks to state-of-the-art electronic access control. XS4 Mini Metal Model XS4 Mini Metal Model designed to fulfil all physical security and digital access needs Experienc...

Celerway appoints tech stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Celerway, a global provider of business-grade mobile connectivity, has announced the appointment of technology stalwart - Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Styrman, who brings almost 30 years of technology experience as a founder of start-ups and leadership positions at large international technology corporations, will be responsible for Celerway’s operations and management strategy as it continues its growth and innovation across the international market. Previous...

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