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Brigade Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade. Brigade is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday, 6th May, 2024, Brigade Electronics has been chosen for its excellence in international trade. A total of 257 awards were made with five companies being recognised for two awards. Brigade Electronics Employing 154 people in the UK, Brigade Electronic...

Fingerprint Cards AB has partnered with Lapa Electric, an Indian-based premium electric mobility start-up, to bring the best security to two-wheelers and create India’s first biometric-enabled electric scooter (e-scooter). The use of e-scooters in India has sky-rocketed in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue. In 2023, the penetration rate of e-scooters in India was 13%, yet by 2030 this is projected to grow to 75%. Use of biometrics Adam Philpott, CEO of Fingerpri...

TEOCO, the provider of analytics and optimisation solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide, announces that KPN, a premier provider of communications services in the Netherlands, is utilising TEOCO's digital airspace management platform, AirborneRF, to support its Drone Connect service, which allows drone operators to connect to KPN's mobile 5G network and select the safest flight route with the best mobile coverage. The ability to launch drone flights quickly and s...

Durite, pioneers in vehicle safety, lighting, and auto electrical parts supply, have commissioned a new demonstration vehicle designed to bring their range of road safety products closer to fleet operators throughout the UK. The Durite-branded demo’ van is fully equipped with a selection of the company’s latest safety additions, including DVR kits, 4G live-streaming DVR and CCTV kits, AI and Progressive Safe Systems, innovative lighting, and smart telematics tracking. Vehicle...

The ASIS Foundation announces its findings of a comprehensive research endeavour led by esteemed researchers Ishmael Bhila, Peter Lee, and Alison Wakefield, shedding light on the multifaceted landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts. The report, titled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks & Opportunities," serves as a beacon for security practitioners, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AV tech...

DSSL Group, the security systems company, has rolled out a new field service management system from BigChange. The cloud-based system incorporates vehicle tracking, a mobile workforce app, intelligent job scheduling and an online customer booking portal.  The system has already helped the Essex-based company offset more than 200 tonnes of CO2 and achieve net zero running for its fleet of vehicles, as well as reducing paper use by around 20,000 sheets a year. Disparate and outdated systems...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor designed to power Teledyne FLIR’s Prism™ AI and computational imaging at the edge. The AVP incorporates the latest Qualcomm QCS8550, the most advanced mobile processor chip from the pioneer in mobile, automotive, and robotics system-on-chip (SoC) technology. AI performance The AVP provides best-in-class artificial intelligence (AI) performance within a small, lig...

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...

Heald, a pioneering manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, has installed and secured several locations within the York public realm, including the world-famous street, Shambles.   Cathedral city of York The cathedral city of York, North Yorkshire, welcomes over 8.9 million visitors annually and is home to historic landmarks and thriving high streets.  As vehicle-borne incidents remain a threat to locations with high footfall, the decision to implement adequate peri...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security vehicle barriers, is showcasing an impressive lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in booth 4109. Attendees can see firsthand the wide product range that includes fixed and retractable bollards, security folding gates, and drop arms that deliver the highest level of physical protection for people, property, and critical assets. Perimeter security and safety “Barrier1 is setting new benchmarks...

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, announced accelerated adoption of its Digital Trust solutions as the company closed a record total of new bookings in Q4 of its fiscal year as well as a record number of patents filed. Product innovation and key partnerships, coupled with the increasing demand for Digital Trust, were behind the strong customer demand. As the need for Digital Trust continues to rise – from quantum computing and connected devices to content...

Janam Technologies, a pioneering provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, announced the launch of its XR2 UHF RFID Reader–an all-in-one device designed for real-time tracking and unprecedented visibility into the location and status of items throughout the supply chain. Built to thrive in demanding warehouse, manufacturing and logistics operations, XR2 combines the most advanced RAIN RFID technology with a sleek, intuitive and ergonomic design that sets a...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and its engineering services company, eInfochips, are working with Infineon Technologies AG to help eInfochips’ customers accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Development of EV chargers, especially DC ‘fast chargers’, is becoming increasingly challenging to equipment manufacturers due to several factors, such as lack of prior experience, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, and a fledgling support network....

DoorKing’s Model 1625 shallow/surface mount Vehicular Wedge Barrier product is ideal for applications that require a high degree of vehicle security. The shallow mount wedge requires a concrete pad only six (6) inches deep and is crash-rated to the ASTM 2656-20 standard. The model 1625 wedge can also be surface mounted, making it ideal for any property from multi-level parking structures to slab lots. Access control and vehicular gate operator Available in widths from 12 to 18 feet...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. DSC8000 The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard, which measures the penetration level from the edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. This can provide a difference of up to five additional feet (1.52...

Matrix Comsec, a renowned manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, has confirmed its participation in PACC 2024, set to occur at Grand ITC Royal Bengal, in Kolkata, India, from February 22nd to 25th, 2024. During the event, Matrix will showcase its Access Control, Time-Attendance, IP Video Surveillance, and Telecom solutions at Booth No. 26.  All-colour camera Matrix is eager to unveil its latest product offerings at PACC 2024. One highlight is the introduction of its All-colour c...

Vismo, a global specialist in tracking and security solutions, has announced its partnership with Control Risks, the global specialist risk consultancy. The collaboration combines Vismo's enhanced GPS tracking technology with Control Risks' expertise in risk management, to offer clients stronger security solutions worldwide for their employees including contract workers, volunteers and those with work experience. Vismo's tracking capabilities By integrating Vismo's advanced tracking capabili...

With commercial vehicle crime continuing to rise according to the latest crime survey statistics, security specialist Mul-T-Lock has introduced a new portfolio of vehicle security solutions, designed to offer the ultimate protection. Latest figures show that 11,714 vans were stolen in the UK over the past year, and £3.5bn worth of equipment was taken. With Police Forces and insurance companies citing the need for extra precautionary measures, Mul-T-Lock presents its MVP commercial vehicle...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening security and safety solutions, is showcasing a range of its crash-rated vehicle barrier solutions and high-security gates at FENCETECH 2024, in booth #526, from January 24-26, 2024, in Nashville. The company’s team of vehicle barrier experts will be on hand to engage traditional fence resellers and installers on the multitude of new and emerging business opportunities provided by perimeter-hardening, vehicle barrier systems. V...

Teledyne FLIR will shine the spotlight on its class-renowned end-to-end solutions for the security industry at Intersec 2024 (Dubai World Trade Centre, 16-18 January), focusing specifically on the latest thermal camera and radar technologies. With FLIR solutions, customers can address issues such as intrusions and security breaches with complete confidence, empowering security personnel with the ability to detect, verify, and report threats - quickly. Elara™ DX series  From booth S...

Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the “EV-Home Power Partnership,” designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. The project will explore, test and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat to help customers potentially save money on monthly electric bills, reduce strai...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has enhanced the AI capabilities in its P Series cameras with WiseDetector, the MQTT protocol, Crowd and Vehicle Counting, and Slip and Fall features. The new features bring greater intelligence and efficiency to security systems as well as expand video’s remit to support other business areas. User-defined object detection WiseDetector, a machine-learning-based feature, expands the possible object types that can be detected by AI from the more...

Quantum Corporation, the pioneer in solutions for video and unstructured data, announces that Quantum Myriad™, an all-flash, scale-out file, and object storage software platform for the enterprise, is generally available for purchase. Cloud-native architecture First released to early-access customers in April 2023, Myriad has demonstrated in testing that it delivers deployment flexibility and consistent high performance for data-intensive workloads. This is in large part due to the mode...

Motorola Solutions unveiled the LTE-enabled V500 body camera, the newest addition to the company’s mobile video portfolio that brings critical real-time field intelligence to emergency response. V500 body camera The V500 body camera enables first responders to stream live video and location to the control room, giving incident managers a better understanding of events and helping them respond quickly and efficiently. After an incident has been resolved, the V500 also streamlines evident...

OSI Systems, Inc. announces that its Security division was awarded a contract valued at approximately $5 million from a Latin American customer to provide cargo and vehicle inspection solutions, including installation and integration support.  Among the solutions to be provided are the Eagle® P60 high-energy, drive-through cargo and vehicle inspection system, Z Portal®  high-throughput, drive-through inspection system, and the VM500 drive-through radiation monitoring portal....

Experienced hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) sales specialist Yan Ferrieres has joined British perimeter security manufacturer Heald Ltd as Overseas Sales Support. Hostile vehicle mitigation solutions The firm, located in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, designs and manufactures unique hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solutions, including road blockers and bollards to protect pedestrians and high-profile locations from the risk of vehicle attacks. Global installs include King Abdullah SportsStad...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is exhibiting a variety of crash-rated vehicle barrier systems at ISC East 2023, at the Javits Center in New York City. Most notably, Barrier1 is demonstrating a selection of high-security bollards, drop arm solutions, and folding gates on the show floor, serving as a testament to its expansive range of perimeter security solutions. Security barriers “Security barriers are no longer perceived as so...

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry is showcasing a wide range of new solutions to ensure a safer, more efficient security system here at ISC East in booth #913. New products further demonstrate the dependability and effectiveness of Altronix products for a wide range of applications including extended-range surveillance, fire and emergency communications power, access and power integration, remote network power management, and other missi...

Quanergy Solutions, a global provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, and Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, have further enhanced the power of their joint solution.  Edge360 can leverage Quanergy Q-Track’s innovative object stitching mechanism to ensure that security customers never lose sight of bad actors, even if they hide behind occlusions/obstacles or if the scene is pitch dark. Surveill VMS  Surveill VMS is an adv...