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Ava Security extends partnership into Asia Pacific with Sektor distributors in Malaysia

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognised around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...

ASSA ABLOY explains 5 reasons why connected access control makes life easier for security managers

To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies that work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90% noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But why is integration judged to be so important? What exactly are its benefits? And how can an organisation reap them? There are several ways a connected access solution can help a business to do more both enhancing security and contributi...

Bosch highlights artificial intelligence, customised solutions, new software and services at ISC West

At ISC West on March 23 - 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch showcased new products, services, and software for creating customised solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. ISC West experience Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of the Ac...

Johnson Controls to showcase IQ Pro platform at the ISC West 2022

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announces the new IQ Pro, a hybrid panel utilizing the IQ platform and key features from IQ Panel 4, PowerSeries Neo, and customer feedback. IQ Pro will address the needs of commercial, SMB, large residential, campus, and K-12 markets. “We are reinventing the commercial security market,” said Mike Hackett, Johnson Controls, VP Global Sales & Marketing. “We already have a reputation of disruption in...

OPTEX to bring live and interactive product showcases to The Security Event

OPTEX’s UK team will be exhibiting at The Security Event in Birmingham to showcase a range of solutions for creating an effective multi-layered security system, as well as demonstrating how its award-winning Intelligent Visual Monitoring solution can play an integral role in protecting residential and commercial premises. Sensors, perimeter security systems The team will be on-stand to explain how different technologies can be utilised to provide highly accurate and highly reliable...

Johnson Control's Xaap platform surpasses performing of one million building inspections

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates a milestone as the Xaap Compliance Reporting Platform surpasses one million building inspections. Since 2018, facility managers and their teams have used the Xaap compliance reporting software to test nearly 55 million individual building devices, including fire alarms, extinguishers, security devices, sprinklers, and other systems across North America.  Improving building safety and&n...

ADT explains how security and automation can help restaurant owners lower prices

When researching where to eat out for a meal, consumers often consider a few factors: personal recommendations, online reviews, and price. As menu prices continue to rise, people start to wonder where the increase is coming from. Restaurant owners know exactly where it comes from: the increase in the cost of food, service, rent or mortgage, restaurant equipment, and more. Ways to minimise costs ADT can help restaurants maximise the protection of food, people, and restaurant property and in tu...

RISCO makes two new executive appointments

RISCO Group, a global provider of Cloud-based security systems, has announced the appointments of Mark Taylor as UK & Ireland Managing Director and Stephane Cochard as Global EVP Sales & Marketing. With over 30 years’ security industry experience and a previous spell leading the UK operation from 1991-2005, Mark Taylor’s deep insight and experience has been recruited to deliver the UK & Ireland operation’s ambitious vision and growth strategy incorporating a range...

Inner Range discusses 5 benefits of integrated access and security for hospitals and healthcare settings

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...

Messe Frankfurt and ABEC release new dates for Secutech India 2022

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

Genetec privacy protector re-certified with prestigious European privacy seal

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its KiwiVision™ Privacy Protector™ has been re-certified with the European Privacy Seal (EuroPriSe) for the sixth consecutive two-year term.  KiwiVision Privacy Protector is the only solution to have received the European Privacy Seal certification for its ability to protect the identity of individuals within video surveillance record...

Acre announces key acquisitions of Feenics & Matrix to close out 2021

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the strategic acquisitions of Feenics and Matrix Systems. Cloud and integrated security The acquisition of Feenics brings cloud-based access control solutions to ACRE’s rapidly growing network of global customers while also expanding its portfolio to support the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. Matrix enables ACRE to expand the addressable market for the company’s technology portfolio,...

MOBOTIX releases 18 new products for intelligent video technology at once

With its major global Innovation Splash in November 2021, MOBOTIX AG is placing 18 new hardware and software solutions on the market at once. Software and hardware solutions The first hemispherical camera that combines infrared and LED white light in a single system is a major highlight. In addition, there is a new convenient dome camera, hemispherical modules, and Thermal CIF modules specially designed for perimeter protection for the MOBOTIX7 cameras with up to 105° wide angle of view (F...

Inner Range showcases access control software products at International Security Expo

The International Security Expo at London’s Olympia will be a welcome opportunity for Inner Range to showcase its products and meet new and existing customers face-to-face. Director Tim Northwood blogs about his hopes for the event and rounds up what visitors can see. "I always enjoy demonstrating Inner Range security systems to would-be customers. Presentations and brochures are helpful but seeing our hardware and software in action is the best way for us to showcase the sophistication o...

Intersec appoints Alex Nicholl as new exhibition head to lead ground-breaking event program

Intersec, the emergency services, security, and safety event has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head. The senior hire is a further demonstration of Intersec’s investment in the significant growth of the flagship event that will mark its return in January 2022 by uniting global leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the industry at the highly anticipated event. Nicholl has 20 years of experience i...

Johnson Controls introduces the new PLAI adapter for CCURE 9000

Physical-Logical Access Interoperability or PLAI specification provides an open standard method of sharing and managing personnel, credential, card format, and biometric details across an enterprise with disparate physical access control systems (PACS) and biometric integrations. Through the use of open standards, customers can leverage the PLAI standard to use current badge technology and biometrics without the need for duplicate enrollments and/or the issuance of multiple credentials. PLAI al...

DigiCert Smart Seal displays identity and improves trust for consumers with industry-first verified logos with advanced features

DigiCert, Inc., a provider of TLS/SSL, IoT, and other PKI solutions, announced the DigiCert Smart Seal, a new dynamic site seal that gives website visitors confidence that their information is secure on the web. Real-time security indicators enabled through various micro-interactions alert visitors that the seal is actively present on the page, the site has been validated, and the site is protected by an active certificate from the world’s most trusted certificate authority. DigiCert ver...

New market survey by Ava Security reveals that COVID-19 has accelerated the demand for cloud video security services

Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) innovator, Ava Security, found that 82% of IT, Operations, Facilities Management, and Security systems decision-makers employed by medium and large-sized businesses, see a potential role for their workplaces’ video monitoring systems in supporting corporate plans for “a safe return to the workplace post-lockdown.”  This is perhaps the most significant finding of the video security industry’s first mul...

Panasonic joins IPSA as a founder to support key workers

Panasonic Security Solutions announced that it had become a Founder of the relaunched International Professional Security Association (IPSA). The association is dedicated to supporting those individuals and companies working in the fire and security sector, many of which are classified as key workers. Member job roles range from installation technicians of security systems and fire systems to vital security personnel. Free app and membership The Panasonic investment, as one of a number o...

Effective security devices to protect banknote due to counterfeiting cash scam says international trade body

News of the UK’s largest cash counterfeit scam has focused fresh attention on the vital importance of stepping up investment in effective security devices to protect banknotes, says a global trade body. According to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), news that three men have received jail sentences for their part in printing fake banknotes worth millions of pounds, adds to concerns about sophisticated criminals looking to defraud people and cash in on advancement...

Ava Security launches cloud-based license plate recognition solution

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and video security, has launched a license plate recognition (LPR) solution as part of its Ava Aware cloud-based AI data platform. The new capabilities operate in the cloud and can work with a wide variety of third-party and Ava cameras. Most LPR solutions require two cameras to operate. Ava Security needs just one while delivering enhanced situational awareness and insights with great accuracy. The solution is also compatible with licen...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions' events to help people unlock compliance to fire door safety

Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire, yet the strict specification, maintenance and management of these doorsets is still not fully understood. This is something that ASSA ABLOY is passionate about changing. So, to coincide with Fire Door Safety Week 2019 (23-29 September), ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland will be hosting two dedicated events to help people responsible for fire doors, unlock compliance to fire door safety. The two events will take place at the...

OutSystems achieves ISO 27017 and 27018 certifications for cloud security compliance

OutSystems, provider of low-code application development platform, announced that it is the first low-code vendor to achieve two new cloud security certifications – ISO 27017 and ISO 27018. As organisations develop, run and share a higher percentage of their applications on the cloud, stakeholders across the business are trusting platform providers to ensure their cloud-based environments are secure. These certifications demonstrate the high level of commitment OutSystems has to ensuring...

Iris ID iCAM 7S series receives certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards

Iris ID, a global provider of iris recognition technology, announced its iCAM 7S series has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under license number R-41110639, the national standards-setting body for India. The recently mandatory BIS certification attests to the safety, quality and reliability of electronic, medical, construction and other many other commercial and consumer products. The iCAM 7S series and other company products are extensively used by India’s Unique I...

Feenics receives CA Veracode Verified seal for secure software development procedures

Feenics announced that it participated in CA Technology’s Veracode Verified program over the past 10 months, a stringent process that validates a company’s secure software development procedures, and has received the seal of Verified by Veracode. With approximately 30 percent of all breaches occurring as a result of a vulnerability at the application layer, software purchasers are demanding more insight into the security of the software they are buying. CA Veracode Verified empowers...

March Networks achieves certification for Cybersecure Business Practices

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent video solutions, is proud to be one of the first companies in Canada to become Cyber Essentials Canada certified, designating it as a cybersecure business. Cyber Essentials Canada certified Developed as part of the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Programme, the Cyber Essentials certification is awarded to organisations able to demonstrate good cybersecurity practices and an ability to mitigate risks from Internet-based threats in...

HID Global’s Crescendo PIV smart card included on U.S. General Services Administration’s FIPS 201 APL

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that its HID Crescendo PIV smart card has achieved FIPS 201 compliance and is listed on the General Services Administration’s Approved Products List (APL). Government agencies and private enterprises looking for the highest level of security and interoperability can leverage the Crescendo PIV smart card to protect the identities of their people when accessing facilities and IT systems. GSA’s Approved Products Lis...

Security Institute enters into Group Membership arrangement with Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The deal will enable all the senior members of their security team to obtain Professional Membership status The Security Institute announced at their Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday 25th April, that it has entered into a Group Membership arrangement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Professional Membership status The deal will enable all the senior members of their security team to become members of the Institute and obtain Professional Membership statu...

Esoteric receives ISO 27001 certification by British Standards Institution

ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognised best practice standard for an ISMS Esoteric, a counterespionage and electronic sweeping company, announced that after a rigorous evaluation of its information security processes, they have been granted ISO 27001 certification by British Standards Institution (BSI). Protecting information The accreditation demonstrates the company’s commitment to information security, both of internal data and that of the clients and partn...

British Standards Institution revises door security standard to meet new challenges and changes in law

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

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