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SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for running security operations and Calipsa, a market-renowned provider of deep-learning powered video analytics for false alarm reduction, have announced the integration of their cloud-based flagship technologies. The integration of Calipsa’s software with SureView’s next-generation physical security information management (PSIM) platform improves the ability of security command centres to manage and respond to...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised on March 23 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Allegion – LCN, receiving the 2022 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS Awards Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards...
The BL-3 Bluetooth Emergency Pendant from Climax is a small wireless panic button that partners with a smartphone application, in order to allow the user to summon for help and immediate assistance, with one simple button press, when an emergency arises, inside and outside the home or any other establishment. When its panic button is pressed, the BL-3 Bluetooth Emergency Pendant utilises its Bluetooth connection with the smartphone app, in order to immediately report an alarm raised and relay t...
ViewSonic Corp., a global provider of visual solutions, showcases its latest education technologies at the BETT show from March 23rd to March 25th. AI-solution myViewBoard Sens is embedded with AI technology that increases students’ engagement and facilitates wellness compliance in the classroom. Moreover, ViewSonic introduces an open standard file format “Open Learning Format (.olf )”. This file format is a revolution in the global educational technology (EdTech) industry,...
Secutech India, India’s security business event is expected to return for its next iteration in 2023, in alignment with the decision and interests of the sectors involved. Reason for change of dates An important event in the security industry calendar, Secutech India aims to spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that are shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security...
Resideo Technologies Inc. announced new capabilities for its security and home automation solutions at ISC West 2022 (exhibitor stand #16025). During the annual industry event, the company will spend valuable time with customers and supplier partners and will highlight the latest technologies and offerings. Safe and secure home security systems "Resideo is a pioneer in the home security and life-safety industry, and we continue to develop our next wave of connected home technology to help home...
Vector Flow, the globally renowned innovator of data-driven physical security solutions, has announced that the company will be demonstrating its break-through Security Operations Centre (SOC) Automation Suite at ISC West 2022 security exhibition, which is taking place from March 23 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Innovative SOC Automation Suite Vector Flow’s innovative SOC Automation Suite provides a single source-of-truth that helps security manageme...
The next generation of the Nexkey Core is here. Meet Nexkey Core II. Nexkey Core II is a smart cylinder that transforms any type of mechanical lock, door, cabinet, or locker into a smart, cloud-connected device, able to be managed and unlocked via a smartphone. Back in 2019, the original Nexkey Core had won the best new product in wireless access control at ISC West, the largest show for physical security solutions, because of the uniqueness of it being one device making any type of mechanical...
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...
As the security industry converges at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled the Company’s latest smart camera IoT solution. QCS7230 solution The Qualcomm QCS7230 solution expands the Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform portfolio, driving the digital transformation of enterprise security and public safety segments, designed to help safeguard environments with smart devices at the connected intelligent edge. The new solutio...
Optional key copying protection is now available for EVVA’s new Akura 44 mechanical access system. This feature allows security managers to make entire facilities or individual doors of the master key system even more secure, if and when required. The magnetic pill on the key also offers increased protection against illegal key copying. Optional key copying protection A magnetic scanning element in the cylinder plug blocks the cylinder In addition to the active and passive scanning pi...
Furthering its commitment to provide smart home and security integrators with the most complete platform for home control, Nice/Nortek Control announces exclusive integration of their award-winning 2GIG EDGE™ security panel with its ELAN® Control Platform. The ELAN Control Systems and 2GIG EDGE integration offer tactical and seamless interoperability between security and control. “We’re setting the standard for security and control all from a single platform,” said Q...
Messe Frankfurt Middle East (MFME), the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate two of its leading exhibitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East | Intelligent Building Middle East 2023, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting, design and technology, and Intersec 2023, the globally renowned emergency...
Has the growth in working from home (WFH) outpaced the ability to keep a home office environment secure? Hybrid working combining WFH with on-site attendance grew steadily in the decade up to 2019. It is now here to stay: One-quarter of the workforce in Finland, for example, principally worked from home in 2020, according to one study. Security or privacy WFH However, many repurposed domestic spaces are not equipped with the security or privacy WFH requires. “In many organisations,...
Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems, and Numera® health + wel...
Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions together and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems and Numera&re...
Modern smart home security systems have all the bells and whistles of modern convenience, from thermostats that keep homes comfortable without wasting energy, to smartphone applications that allow people to lock and unlock their doors from halfway around the world. But, at the end of the day, people still buy smart home security systems for one simple reason - safety. “In an emergency, customers want the right public safety agency to respond with the highest priority, based on their type...
Azena is returning to ISC West in 2022 to showcase the world’s largest and fastest-growing open platform marketplace for smart cameras that provides flexible, innovative video analytics solutions for the dynamic business needs of systems integrators and end-users in a variety of vertical markets. The Azena Application Store offers more than 100 AI-enabled, ready-to-use analytic applications that can be downloaded onto smart cameras and flexibly combined for tailormade solutions....
Smart home device adoption is on the rise, as new advancements and technology continue to roll out. According to Interpret, more than half of all U.S. consumers own at least one smart home device with video cameras, ranking in the top five most popular. In addition, Parks Associates found that one-third of consumers who own a smart home device increased their use of their devices during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting both the indoor and outdoor cameras. Is a smart camera also a security system?...
ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security held an investor day event and outlined its long-term strategy to grow the business and drive long-term shareholder value. Growth in security ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jim DeVries said, “It’s a great time for ADT. After several years of progress reshaping our company, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth. Our customer-focused strategy creates even more reasons for customers...
2N, the globally renowned company in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has updated the firmware of the 2N Indoor View, the company’s answering unit for high-end residential projects, to turn it both into a surveillance device and a control panel for complex home automation systems. The firmware upgrade is designed to meet the changing requirements of people living in luxury properties all over the world. 2N Indoor View firmware upgrade The residents of luxury buildi...
Vicon Industries, Inc. (Vicon), a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., globally renowned designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, has recently announced the appointment of Darren Cawte as the company’s UK Sales Manager, serving the Southwest United Kingdom region. Darren Cawte has over six years of experience within the security sector, notably with some of the industry’s most prominent manufacturers and smart-home security compan...
Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single unit. This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet cameras in pairs. Features and benefits The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, i...
Following the acquisition of Nortek Control in October 2021, Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home and building automation solutions, announces plans to form a single entity in North America by consolidating all its essential operations under Nice. Nortek Control will complete a transition to the Nice brand within the year 2022. 2GIG®, ELAN®, Linear®, Mighty Mule®, SpeakerCraft®, Proficient®, Furman®, Panamax®, Gefen®, Numera®, Intellivision®, Abo...
While spontaneously taking a vacation may give users some great last-minute travel deals, research says that planning and anticipating the trip can make users happier than taking it. That’s right: late nights researching vacation activities, scrolling on social media for dining options, and even shopping for a new wardrobe are all contributing to that anticipatory happiness. Looking to extend that blissful, peace of mind? One thing that should be on that trip to-do list is considering the...
OPTEX is exhibiting at a world-leading event on mobility and traffic technology in the RAI Amsterdam between 29 March - 1 April 2022. It will showcase the OVS series for vehicle detection. No groundwork is needed for these reliable sensors for gates and barriers. Also on display is the OAM-Explorer sensor for automatic industrial doors. This sensor is perfect for improving the on-site traffic flow and increases efficiency and safety whilst cutting costs on energy and damages....
Clare Controls, the maker of the powerful ClareVision Surveillance line and the ClareOne wireless security and home automation system distributed exclusively by Snap One, has announced the immediate availability of a new series of Color At Night high-performance IP surveillance cameras that leverage wider apertures, Sony® Starvis™ sensors and integrated LED lighting to deliver improved nighttime performance and visibility. “Featuring image sensors specifically designed for...
Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlose Estes as the Senior Director of Monitoring Operations. Through this role, he will oversee SES Alarm Monitoring Operations throughout its robust network of monitoring centers, which serve North America. Carlose Estes brings over 25+ years of experience in electronic security and alarm monitoring operations to the SES team. Formerly, he was responsible for Johnson Controls International’s (JCI) field...
Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, is entering the Argentina market. The company plans to enhance its influence in the region and build a local team. The recent receiving of FCC and IC certificates has allowed Ajax Systems to spread to new regions where the 915 MHz frequency band is used. This involves expansion in the markets of Latin America, the US, Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia in 2022. Cutting-edge technology Starting from February...
Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, has announced the release of a Three-in-One Camera (TiOC) for its North American market, built to deter unwanted behaviour in three different ways. Proactive approach With warm-light LEDs, an active alarm with red and blue flashing lights, and two-way talk, the TiOC helps security operators take a proactive approach and stop incidents before they occur. These features are referred to in shorthand as “lights, camera, act...
