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Huffmaster Crisis Response, Inc., the provider of choice for Fortune 500 companies seeking strike services, industrial and healthcare staffing, security services, and more, announced a strategic partnership with Elite Fire Safety, a division of Sciens Building Solutions (“sciens”). This collaboration revolutionises remote camera monitoring by integrating a cutting-edge mobile security camera trailer (Remote Tactical Surveillance Unit - RTSU) with Huffmaster’s state-of-the-art...

Matrix, a pioneer in advanced security and telecom solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Police Expo 2024. Scheduled for July 4th-5th at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, this premier event will serve as a platform for Matrix to exhibit its innovative IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions. OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 standards Revolutionising Security with Advanced Solutions At Police Expo 2024, Matrix will demonstrate its robust security...

Cobb County-based security company, LOUD Security Systems Inc., just got LOUD-er with the recent acquisition of Vytis Security Systems, an Atlanta-based company with a focus on 100% commercial systems. The acquisition will help solidify LOUD Security as a leading commercial security provider. Like LOUD Security, Vytis provides security solutions to business challenges through video surveillance, access control, fire systems and monitored security. The company services all levels of security nee...

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing the formation of three new working groups that are tackling standardisation work in cloud connectivity, audio and advanced metadata.  Together with the ongoing work of existing ONVIF working groups and committees, these new initiatives represent a historically high level of industry participation in the standards development work within ONVIF. The creation of the new working...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, is proudly celebrating four decades of innovation and excellence in the video surveillance industry as it affirms a rigid commitment to the environment and meeting its ambitious sustainability targets. As it marks its 40th milestone, it has announced the publication of the Axis Sustainability Report 2023 and confirmed its ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of its operations and its value chain on the environment with validation by the Scienc...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced that Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO, won the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Gulf South Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs and pioneers of high-growth companies.  Video surveillance Under Drako’s leadership, Eagle Eye Networks has revolutionised the video surveillance industry,...

Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitisation in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience, and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Reliable technological solutions Unfortunately, crimes and offences are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem....

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has added another manufacturing accolade to its list, taking home the award for Security Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards held in Coventry.  Manufacturer of the Year The Manufacturer of the Year award recognises a manufacturer of security systems that have gone above and beyond in its commitment to innovation and/or its systems meet the highest standards.  This recent award win follows a string o...

Barco, a pioneer in control room solutions, is showcasing its updated portfolio designed for the control rooms market at InfoComm 2024 (Las Vegas, NV, 12-14 June). With new flagship products in control room software, as well as its LED video walls and LCD video walls, the company sets new standards for the market. To optimally bring these products to market, Barco announces partnerships with WESCO, the major US distributor of professional electronics, and the French distributor IP-Partner...

Matrix, a pioneer in cutting-edge security and telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the SAFE South Expo 2024, scheduled to be held from July 5th - 6th at the Chennai Trade Centre. This premier event will provide a platform for Matrix to showcase its innovative offerings in IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions.  Advanced security solutions  At SAFE South Expo 2024, Matrix will demonstrate its robust security portfolio...

The largest health board in Wales has chosen video wall technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for the heart of its new Security and Network Operations Centre. BCUHB The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has its headquarters in Gwynedd and covers the regions of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham. It provides a range of primary, secondary, community, and mental health services to a population of about 700,000 people. SNOC As part of...

G4S, the global pioneer in security solutions, proudly announces an exclusive partnership with Australian safety technology company Duress.com. This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of frontline staff across multiple sectors, utilising Duress's cutting-edge wearable devices. This partnership is set to elevate safety standards and provide unparalleled support to workers facing increasing threats of violence and anti-social behaviour by connecting frontline staff and security off...

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has published an update to its Secure IP Device Framework to bridge with the Matter device ecosystem. The update enables OCF and Matter devices to coexist and interact within the same smart home, strengthening interoperability, enhancing the user experience and improving return on investment for the homeowner. "Full smart home and building automation has always been our priority, and is only possible through interoperability," comments...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the New Brighton Department of Public Safety in Minnesota has digitised its evidence management processes with Genetec Clearance™. Home to 24,000 residents, New Brighton is a nature lover’s hub with 13 parks, an executive golf course, and bordering beautiful Rice Creek. To protect this family-friendly suburb, the city takes a technology-forward appr...

The full-day expo is headed to New Jersey and expects up to 5,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, with the Bridge Cable team as some of those attendees.  The full team of Bridge Cable is set to attend the ADI Expo 2024, as it makes a stop in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. ADI Expo The annual event exhibits manufacturers like Honeywell, Resideo, Telguard, Turing, DSC, Yale, and more. Attendees will be spending the day learning the latest trends within telecom...

TrueConf, a major provider of secure video collaboration solutions, unveiled TrueConf AI Server at GITEX Africa 2024. The team messaging and video conferencing server introduces new on-premises AI that operates within a corporate network and enables automatic generation of a meeting protocol, ensuring safe data processing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an upward trend with expectations to rise to $1.339.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 35.7%. As video...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security business, has appointed Lars Pedersen to the new position of Country Manager for the Nordics to establish a new regional presence and continue to build a dedicated local team. Lars Pedersen Lars joins from LenelS2, where he spent over 20 years in various senior roles, latterly as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe based in Oslo. He is an Engineer by profession having worked in the security industry since 1987, building skills in project man...

AxxonSoft is excited to announce the release of an enhanced update to the video analytics package. This latest version introduces support for Nvidia's new Ada Lovelace microarchitecture graphics cards, significantly boosting the capabilities of the detection tools, including Neurotracker, Neurocounter, Pose Detection, PPE Detection, Fire Detection, and Smoke Detection. These advancements are designed to elevate the efficiency and performance of video analytics. Suite of new features In additi...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, has recently welcomed new additions to their Training team, to support the growing demand for installer training. Zehn Zzyrone has taken the role of Field Training Engineer, and Casey Cribbin has joined as Senior Product Trainer. Zzyrone and Cribbin will focus on introducing Paxton’s smart access control solutions to customers and assisting them in growing their security business. Wealth of experience Brian Bonser, Vice...

VOSKER, a pioneering provider of cutting-edge surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the successful closing of USD $125 million in senior debt financing. The oversubscribed financing round marks a significant milestone for VOSKER, enabling the company to advantageously recapitalise its debt structure and strategically position itself for future growth initiatives. Danny Angers, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of VOSKER, expressed his enthusiasm about the financing, stating,...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announces a significant upgrade to its HeatPro Bi-Spectrum Thermal cameras with the integration of VCA 3.0. This improvement introduces a range of advanced features designed to enhance performance, detection, and accuracy, further solidifying Hikvision’s commitment to providing innovative security solutions. This advancement w...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualisation platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

 Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology and research for over 25 years and uClockit, the provider of a cutting-edge cloud-based platform revolutionising HR and administrative management have partnered to humanise the approach that organisations have towards administering workforce management. Iris ID and uClockit realise that a high-quality workforce management user experience and organisational efficiency are not mutually exclusive. Together these two companies will de...

Ajax Systems is delighted to announce its triumphant success at the esteemed ESX Innovation Awards in the US. In addition to receiving three product awards, the company won the main Techvision Challenge, a Shark Tank-style competition among the top ten winners, and was named Best in Show with its FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) UL Jeweller fire detector. Three Ajax products have garnered acclaim across the following categories: Video Surveillance: IP Cameras – TurretCam (8 Mp/2.8...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards, recognising excellence and innovation within the electronic security and life safety industry. These prestigious awards highlight next-generation products and services that present significant growth opportunities for integrator companies. A comprehensive set of criteria An independent panel of judges selected the winners based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicabili...

Genetec Inc., a major technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced AutoVu™ Plate Finder, a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate licence plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices. AutoVu Plate Finder AutoVu Plate Finder increases efficiency by reducing the time spent manually checking difficult-to-read or obstructed licence p...

Hanwha Vision has named Jason Swanson as Business Development Manager for the Restaurant and Retail markets. The industry veteran will draw on his extensive store and food service experience to ensure Hanwha solutions address operators’ unique surveillance challenges and requirements for protecting their premises, employees and customers. Swanson’s appointment continues Hanwha’s commitment to building teams that include subject matter experts with first-hand market knowle...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, together with Ruijie and Reyee in celebration of the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament will be hosting their interactive football competition. Samsung 55” 4K TV Players will have the chance to win the star prize of a Samsung 55” 4K TV, together with weekly competitions and other prizes worth hundreds of pounds in vouchers. Back in April, Mayflex scored a partnership with Ruijie Networks, a global manufacturer of Wired and Wirele...

Matrix, a pioneer in security solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the SATATYA VMSP, a new Video Management Software Platform. This enterprise-grade, server-based Network Video Recorder provides a turnkey video surveillance solution for medium to large organisations. Coming in three variants, supporting up to 255 Channels each, this VMSP server has 8/16/24 SATA Channels with a storage capacity of 144TB/288TB/432TB each.  Challenges faced by customers Many businesses struggle w...