Industrial & commercial security applications - News

PSA, the consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of the STEPS program to its network to assist in bringing people back to work during the COVID-19 Pandemic. STEPS, powered by bSMART® Entry Assessment, produces a straightforward plan that can be operationally effective in two to 30 days. Mitigating business liability “COVID-19 halted business as we know it earlier this year and many integrators are struggling to get their teams back to work as well as s...

AMAG Technology announces Symmetry Mobile, a web credential application designed to be used with AMAG’s Symmetry Bluetooth readers. Symmetry Mobile supports COVID-19 and Return to Work guidelines by promoting physical distancing and frictionless setup. The Symmetry Mobile credential management platform delivers a cost-effective and convenient solution for organizations using mobile devices to gain access to secured doors. Frictionless setup of a credential eliminates the need to physicall...

The Radio Equipment Directive which is applicable for most wireless equipment also in the fire and security industry looks to be prepared for an update where cybersecurity requirements will become part of the directive and with that part of the CE-marking. While Euralarm supports the need for increased cybersecurity, the fire and security industry will preferably support a horizontal cybersecurity regulation. Nevertheless, if embedded in the RED, Euralarm wants to ensure that the technical aspe...

SALTO Systems has announced the release of its SALTO contactless smart card NCoders. The SALTO NCoder is for next-generation access control systems and they integrate the encoding capabilities of a powerful updated encoder with a built-in desktop reader function. SALTO NCoder The SALTO NCoder configures permissions and user access plans for user credentials. It is compatible with a wide range of RFID cards and mobile keys and can be used in most commercial markets including hospitality, enabli...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the SALTO Neo Cylinder, a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. The compact SALTO Neo Cylinder is designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required and can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors and more. It’s available in...

As organizations start actively planning to open workplaces safely, Vanderbilt is providing customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer environment for staff and visitors. The company has explored best practices for protecting employees and visitors when it comes to a building. Below they outline a scenario of how products can be used for remote security management. Example Scenario: The rise in staff working from home has increased even further since the COVID-19 lo...

Telaeris, a handheld badge verification and emergency mustering solutions provider for physical access control systems (PACS), has announced its XPressEntry software integration with Maxxess eFusion access control software. XPressEntry - eFusion integration Maxxess access control customers can now use a variety of XPressEntry compatible handheld badge readers to quickly muster employees during an emergency evacuation, verify identity, perform medical screenings at entry points, record entries...

In the pursuit to develop the smartest locking technology for the growing parcel locker market, Camlock Systems engineered and manufactured a sophisticated, second generation version of their popular S100 rotary latch design. In response to customer demand, the new and improved three-wire electronic latch delivers all of the high-security, tamper resistant benefits of the original two-wire version but with additional high-performing lock and door monitoring functions. The Series 100 is now pack...

Researchers at Check Point have identified security flaws in Apache Guacamole, one of the world’s most popular IT infrastructures for remote work. With over 10 million downloads, the free open-source software enables remote workers to access their company’s computer network from anywhere, by using only a web browser. Apache Guacamole software Apache Guacamole runs on many devices, including mobile phones and tablets, giving remote workers ‘constant, world-wide, unfettered acc...

The 2020 Tech Trailblazers Awards opened for entries, beginning a process which by November will result in the recognition of outstanding early-stage companies from around the world, across 12 major enterprise technology categories and three special categories. Only for smaller businesses and startups less than six years old and at C-series funding or below, the Awards celebrate innovation in: AI Big data Blockchain Cloud Containers Developer tools Fintech IoT Mobile technology Netwo...

SonicWall announced it had appointed Tristan Bateup as Country Manager for Ireland, building on the company’s long-established collaboration with distributors in the region as it continues to expand its presence and capabilities in the country. Tristan has over a decade of experience in the cybersecurity industry, including five years managing SonicWall partner business at long-time distributor Exertis. From there, he joined SonicWall, where he served as Strategic Account Manager for the...

Allied Universal, a renowned security and facility services company in North America, announces the availability of distance screening solutions as companies continue to launch their ‘return to workplace' initiatives. Distance screening solutions Allied Universal Technology Services experts are working with customers to design and implement the screening solutions that best fit their company's environment, requirements and existing security operations. The screening solutions include sta...

SecurityHQ, formerly known as Si Consult, the globally renowned provider in managed security services, has announced the launch of their new brand identity with a redesign of their company logo and official website, as part of their rebranding strategy. Managed Security Service Provider Over recent years, SecurityHQ has evolved into one of the most renowned and advanced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in the world, with six Security Operation Centers spread across the United Kingdom,...

Everbridge Inc., the global provider in critical event management (CEM), announced that Siemens, one of the world’s producers of energy efficient technologies and #62 on the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, will adopt the Everbridge CEM Platform to help protect Siemens’ workforce and operations against critical events of all kinds, from the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest to sudden economic changes and more. The two companies have also formed a technology alliance in which Siemens wi...

Exabeam, the Smarter SIEM company, has revealed the results of a new survey of UK security practitioners, which tracks the adoption and use of cloud-based security tools. This latest survey showed a marked increase in the adoption of these security tools compared to an earlier study carried out in March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Eighty-eight (88) percent of recent respondents said the accelerated move to the cloud was driven by the need to support a remote workforce. Among the concer...

ELATEC, a globally renowned manufacturer of innovative multi-frequency RFID readers, will have a new CEO as of July 1, 2020. Robert Helgerth takes over the management of the company and will set the course for the company's growth in the future. In Robert Helgerth, who was most recently responsible for Microsoft's partner business in Asia, ELATEC has gained a visionary manager with great expertize in the strategies, structures and processes of internationally successful corporate management. E...

Herta, the Barcelona-based facial recognition company, has recently launched a new range of solutions to help businesses and industries adapt to the new normality. Awarded with the COVID-19 Response Seal of Excellence by the European Commission, Herta’s new applications allow the monitoring of social distancing, occupancy control, mask detection, and facial recognition even when people wear masks. Herta's technology is characterized by having a known reputation, with real and large-scale...

dormakaba acquired Action Doors Ltd. on the 6th January 2020, a business move that will see dormakaba UK further expand its service and maintenance offering. Automatic and manual doors Action Doors Ltd., based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, has been in operation since 1996 and is a long-standing service provider of 24/7 maintenance and installation of automatic and manual doors, predominantly working on a commercial client base comprised of local authorities, education, care and retail sect...

With ever-growing capacity requirements and the complexity of the future 5G network, it is important for operators to invest in the monitoring and management of networks, in order to maximize network infrastructures and be prepared for 5G. As the demand for increasing bandwidth and higher data rates create increasingly complex networks, more variables are introduced that decrease the average time to failure and increase the average time to repair, if a failure occurs. This coupled with the fact...

The OneAdvisor-1000 delivers all the test capabilities technicians and engineers need to install and maintain high-capacity networks. Supporting emerging and legacy technologies, the OneAdvisor-1000 is ideal for metro/core, data center interconnect, and business services testing. OneAdvisor-1000 uses the same user interface and workflows as the other T-BERD/MTS products. The industry’s most comprehensive tool for 400Gbps testing provides multi-protocol coverage to address service activati...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest member, Vanderbilt. The company will join the Security Section of Euralarm. The Security Section represents the intrusion, access and video sector and is key stakeholder in organizations such as CertAlarm, CEN-CENELEC, IEC and the European Commission. Euralarm’s Security Section Together with a diverse number of stakeholders in Europe, the Security Section collaborates on finding solutions to meet present and future chal...

Hikvision, one of world’s renowned supplier of innovative security products and solutions, successfully hosted the second ‘Shaping Intelligence’ AI Cloud Summit at Hangzhou Whitehorse Lake International Exhibition Center from 29-30 March. Under the theme of ‘Data Enrichment with AI’, the summit served as a platform for AI Cloud ecosystem partners to exchange knowledge on leading-edge AI and big data technologies and applications. It comprised a main forum and four...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the NCoder, a contactless smart card for next-generation access control systems that integrates the encoding capabilities of a powerful updated design encoder with a built-in desktop reader function. SALTO NCoder The SALTO NCoder configures permissions and user access plans for user credentials or hospitality guests. It is compatible with a wide range of RFID cards and mobile keys. SALTO SPACE...

The perimeter is the first line of defense against intruders who could put people or assets in danger. For many forward-looking businesses, the answer is to deploy thermal cameras, which offers a number of advanced benefits. In complex light environments, at night, or in severe weather conditions, many conventional ‘visible light’ cameras may not be able to recognize intruders and alert security teams. By contrast, thermal cameras can recognize tiny changes in temperature, allo...

The ETSI Technical Committee on Cybersecurity (TC CYBER) unveils ETSI EN 303 645, a standard for cybersecurity in the Internet of Things that establishes a security baseline for internet connected consumer products and provides a basis for future IoT certification schemes. Based on the ETSI specification TS 103 645, EN 303 645 went through National Standards Organization comments and voting, engaging even more stakeholders in its development and ultimately strengthening the resulting standard....

Summer is in full swing, but most Brits are taking a ‘staycation’ this year due to travel restrictions and quarantine periods enforced on air and cross-border travel in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that people aren’t dreaming of cocktails on the beach. According to vacation booking site Travel Supermarket, Britons are filling their vacation diaries for next year, with April and May 2021 becoming the most-booked vacation months. The number o...

Camden Door Controls, a globally renowned provider of door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to announce the release of CV-7600 Series Bluetooth-enabled card reader, a mobile-ready reader based on RFID technology that combines Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and contactless smart card technologies. CV-7600 Series card reader In operation, the latest CV-7600 Series Bluetooth-enabled card reader is capable of reading data stored on a contactless smartcard credential via high freque...

The UWB Alliance and the FiRa™ Consortium have established a joint liaison agreement to align their areas of focus and agree upon a way to work together on areas of common interest. Leadership notes that this liaison will provide the two organizations with guiding principles to ultimately achieve the common goal of creating a UWB-enabled ecosystem and supporting use of UWB technology. As a part of the new liaison, the UWB Alliance will focus on matters arising from the promotion and safeg...

In what has been the most challenging period in the company’s event planning history, it is with great sadness, that Nineteen Group confirms the postponement of their September events; The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event, The Health and Safety Event, The Facilities Event and The Emergency Services Show. All shows due to take place this September, have been postponed to 27-28 April 2021 at the NEC. The company thanks everyone for bearing with them during this incredibly difficult tim...

PSA Security Network (PSA), the globally renowned consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of Infrared Cameras Inc. (ICI) to its network. Infrared Cameras Inc. is an innovator in the infrared products space with a line of thermal cameras as well as multi-spectral infrared cameras and complete package systems. “The COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented acceleration in demand for thermal monitoring devices,” said Bill Bozeman, Chief Executive Offi...