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Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced the addition of web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management to its flagship facial authentication product the Rock™. Privacy protection Currently, organisations worldwide can eliminate friction from the access control registration process by enabling secure mass or individual enrollment. New or current employees and visitors can enroll from anywhere in seconds, through their mobile devices or t...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced a strategic partnership with the United Safety & Survivability Corporation (United Safety) to increase safety and decrease gun-related violence on public transit. United Safety will resell ZeroEyes’ proactive artificial intelligence (A.I.) gun detection solution to its extensive customer base of public tran...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. announced that it was named a Finalist in the Information Technology category for the 2023 District Administration Top Ed Tech Product Awards. The annual awards recognise the most innovative solutions that are helping district leaders meet the ever-evolving education technology needs of their schools. Submissions were judged on their innovation in the ed tech space, with particular attention to how the products are breaking new ground, how much val...

Swann, the renowned brand of Do-It-Yourself security products for over 30 years, releases its CoreCam Pro™ Wireless Spotlight Security Camera that can be used as a standalone product or added with other products for a complete smart home surveillance solution.  The upgraded CoreCam Pro™ security camera is easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box. It is available in a single-pack, two-pack, or three-pack. The CoreCamPro™ supersedes the earlier CoreCam™, w...

Pyronix announces new additions to their SmartHome security product range; the HomeControl BatteryCam and SolarPanel. The new BatteryCam offers indoor and outdoor video monitoring with built-in movement detection. It is supplemented by the new SolarPanel, which provides continuous charge. Video surveillance anywhere “We’re excited to extend our SmartHome range further with the new BatteryCam and SolarPanel.” “The BatteryCam allows users to add video surveillance any...

Home security experts at ADT have announced the launch of the next generation ADT Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell - the latest innovation to help the nation keep their homes safe and secure from unwanted visitors. The new product launch comes after research from ADT found that almost one in five people have no security systems in place to protect their homes and valuables, despite 25% of Britons experiencing a break-in during their lifetime, with an average value of £1198.10 stolen. P...

Swann, the brand of Do-It-Yourself security products for over 30 years, releases its CoreCam Pro™ wireless spotlight security camera that can be used as a standalone product or added with other products for a complete smart home surveillance solution. The upgraded CoreCam Pro™ security camera is easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box. It is available in a single pack, two pack or three pack. The CoreCamPro™ supersedes the earlier CoreCam™, with enhanced 2K...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. IDIS Deep Learning Engine Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost pro...

IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards programme. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-...

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hartmut Sprave will leave MOBOTIX AG at his request after five years of service, with his contract expiring on May 31, 2023, to take on new professional challenges. He will be succeeded by Christian Cabirol, who will be responsible for all R&D focus areas and technology partnerships as key elements of the solution-oriented strategy based on "Made in Germany" quality and the highest cyber security. Value-added solutions Christian Cabirol has been working fo...

SALTO Systems North America has elevated two marketing team members to new levels of leadership to help focus on the four pillars of SALTO NA's efforts: building the brand, fostering a culture of learning and impact, getting closer to the customer, and achieving sustainable growth.  Heena Virjee Heena Virjee has been named as Senior Manager-Marketing, North America. She will guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO's electronic access control hardware and software security produc...

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announces the next generation of SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II hydraulic gate operator. Building on the SlideDriver legacy of providing durable and reliable security, the latest iteration utilises its most intelligent technology to date with the new SmartTouch 725 control board. The release of the SlideDriver II and the SmartTouch 725 controller reinforces the HySecurity brand’s commitment...

SimpliSafe, maker of award-winning home security systems, announced that select, qualifying customers will have the opportunity to participate in the Beta test of 24/7 live guard protection, a revolutionary professional monitoring innovation that allows professional monitoring agents to help stop crime in real time, by enabling them to see and speak to intruders during an alarm event. The groundbreaking monitoring advancement is enabled by the new SimpliSafe Smart Alarm™ Wireless Indoor S...

The world is changing, how users work and where they work has evolved dramatically over recent years, an evolution supported by technology and the new ways in which they can perform job responsibilities.  These new approaches to work life, such as the here-to-stay hybrid work model, offer an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and provide new smarter outcomes, including a demonstrable return on technology investment and a future-thinking look at facility management. The futur...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will add AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of powerful edge-based AI analytics applications. AI-based analytic application Embodying the latest in AI analytics technology, Scene Change Detection is the first AI-based analytic application that provides easy on-site learning of a scene. When anomalies occur within the camera’s field of view, an alert can be sent to security and...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions   Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class produc...

Comments by Paul McNamara, Senior Solutions Engineer at Edgio, “As the amount of data generated annually continues to soar in 2023, due to increasing demand for IoT devices, edge computing will take centre stage.” He adds, “43 billion connected devices open just as many avenues to attackers. Storing data at the edge, rather than at various data centres around the world, plays a unique role in improving compliance and cyber security.” Personally identifiable information...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of a newly updated website to introduce its exclusive suite of digital tech-enablement tools designed to transform field service businesses. Smart diagnostics XOi equips the current and next generation of field service professionals with smart diagnostics, high-powered data analytics, and live on-the-job virtual support and training to deliver meaningful actionabl...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the member associations for the security industry, have announced a partnership to launch a new event designed to showcase women in security. The event, titled Security LeadHER, will be held at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, and will kick off with a reception on June 12 with conference programming taking place on June 13. This conference will bring together security professionals committed to...

In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Data privacy has become a global top priority. Currently, 71% of countries have initiated data privacy legislation, and companies that haven’t taken appropriate steps t...

2N, the global market pioneer internet-enabled intercoms, and access control systems, will showcase the new products and services it will be launching in 2023 at the ISE Barcelona exhibition. 2N® IP Verso 2.0 The 2N® IP Verso 2.0, the next generation of 2N’s best-selling modular intercom, has been upgraded to include a full HD wide-angle camera and to read QR codes. QR codes are becoming more and more popular for access control as a result of the rise in e-commerce and the growt...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system with the Rock from Alcatraz AI, a powerful edge device leveraging 3D facial authentication technology to protect businesses, people and assets, prevent security breaches, and mitigate risk. The Rock / C•CURE 9000 solution harnesses Artificia...

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announces it has signed a global agreement with Lenovo to deliver its TruScale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution through value-added resellers, managed service providers, and telcos. TruScale Infrastructure as a Service operates on a consumption-based subscription model that allows companies to use and pay for data centre solutions on-premise or at a customer-preferred location without having to purchase the equipment. Arrow...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has moved its manufacturing centre to Japan. Previously located in Cambodia, the new manufacturing facility will be located close to i-PRO’s Research and Development hub in Fukuoka, Japan. Short delivery times By moving its manufacturing centre to Japan, i-PRO’s engineering and manufacturing teams are better positioned to cooperate, design, test, and build...

Konica Minolta has defined 'ensuring social security' as one of its business areas. Through its business operations, the company aims to help solve challenges such as the growing risk of disasters due to climate change or the diminishing workforce due to aging societies. To ensure people's safety and improve industry productivity, it is increasingly necessary to solve social problems through digital transformation (DX), Konica Minolta believes. FORXAI IoT imaging platform AI-assisted, real-ti...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified, confirming that all data is properly safeguarded. Cybersecurity consulting and technical services firm Layer 8 Security helped ZeroEyes develop and implement business practices and policies optimised to achieve the certification. Customer...

Whether for business or pleasure, on average 6 million people fly on airplanes every day. Flight check-in, baggage drops, and security checkpoints are all vital to air travel for everyone's safety and security, they are also big chokepoints of congestion. Flight delays and layovers are common occurrences as well, and airports need to provide venues such as restaurants, shopping, and business centres to accommodate travelers. Once users arrive at their final destination, they need to retrieve th...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognised as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analysed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is ranked #1...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has increased its presence in the Middle East with an expansion of its Global Security Operation Centre (SOC) amidst significant growth. Middle East expansion SecurityHQ has taken its presence of 17+ years in the Middle East to the next level, with the expansion of its offices and operations, situated in Dubai Digital Park. This expansion is one of SecurityHQ’s 6 Global Security Operation Centres, located around the globe....