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Rekor Systems, Inc., a NASDAQ company focused on bringing smarter, faster, cost-competitive solutions to the worlds of public safety and customer experience, announced the launch of its vehicle recognition software donation program to provide eligible municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and educational facilities with free access to its Watchman vehicle recognition software. Rekor has already received applications from organizations across 31 states to provide vehicle recognition solutions...

Paxton has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Hanwha Techwin’s newest video management system, Wisenet WAVE. The integration means Net2 users are able to instantly view event-driven video captured by high-definition IP network cameras connected to Wisenet WAVE. Available via a free Net2 plug-in, the integration also allows users to visually verify anyone attempting to gain access to a site, as well as provide video verification of alarm incidents...

As the world draws to the end of the year, on behalf of all of the companies from OPTEX EMEA, they wish their customers, their families and co-workers, warm wishes during the festive season and a Happy New Year. OPTEX EMEA offices will be closed during the Christmas period, so it’s time to make the orders if the customers want them shipped before Christmas. Here are the dates for the diary: OPTEX Europe will be closed from Wednesday 25th December and the last day for shipment orders is...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is proud to announce that a revived office building in London, 40 Lime Street, has installed an all-glass Crystal TQ revolving door at the main entrance, in addition to two sets of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles for increased lobby security. Environmental and Security Concerns 40 Lime Street is an investment and reinvestment company that has served the London market since 1985. It sits among some hig...

The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a living testament and tribute to the victims of the atrocities of the Holocaust. The goal of the Memorial Plaza is to educate visitors on this shameful time in history and compel them to work towards a world of tolerance and enlightenment wherein nothing like this could ever occur again. The Delaware Valley Intelligence Center (DVIC), weighed in on the needed security measures. Under the institutional umbr...

Maxxess Systems, a provider of event response management and collaboration systems, is pleased to announce the integration of OpenEye Web Services (OWS) with Maxxess eFusion security management software. eFusion is presently installed in thousands of facilities around the globe enabling security personnel to more precisely monitor and assess potential and emerging threats, and quickly respond to emergencies. This new integration enables the Maxxess monitoring software to retrieve video from Ope...

Ojo Technology, a Northern California security systems integrator, has named Chris Krajewski its vice president of services. Previously, he was general manager for the company’s Central Valley office located in Stockton, California. In his expanded role Krajewski will oversee the organization’s service offerings included training, maintenance and managed and cloud services. His team will work with customers to make sure their systems remain up and running while providing maximum valu...

SureCloud, the provider of cloud-based, Integrated Risk Management solutions and Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory services, has appointed Paul Zeila as Vice-President of GRC Sales for EMEA. He will be instrumental in driving business growth and developing service lines, as well as having overall responsibility for SureCloud’s suite of GRC products. Paul brings nearly 20 years of experience working in the GRC space with global organizations such as IBM, ACL, SAP and most recently, Deloitte....

On December 26th, DNAKE was honored with the title of “Grade A Supplier of Dynasty Property for Year 2019” in “The Supplier's Return Banquet of Dynasty Property,” which was held in Xiamen. DNAKE's general manager Mr. Miao Guodong and office manager Mr. Chen Longzhou attended the meeting. DNAKE was the only enterprise that won the award of video intercom products.  Four-year cooperation DNAKE started to establish strategic cooperation with Dynasty Property in 2015...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announces the grand prize winner and runner-up in the Opioid Detection Challenge, a $1.55 million global prize competition for rapid, nonintrusive detection tools that will help find illicit opioids in international mail. IDSS will receive the grand pri...

Abnormal Security, the platform that protects large enterprises from the most sophisticated, targeted email attacks, announces the appointment of Rami Habal to Chief Product Officer. Habal joins Abnormal following the company’s $24M Series A funding led by Greylock Partners and the general availability of its cloud email security platform. Habal brings more than 20 years of experience solving consumer and enterprise customers’ biggest problems with applied machine learning across a...

Outdated camera firmware and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cybersecurity defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research conducted by Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence, as many as 68.4%¬—or almost 7 out of 10&mda...

Shiver Security Systems and Sonitrol of SW Ohio, a commercial and residential security company based in Dayton and Cincinnati announces the recent acquisition of four new companies servicing SW Ohio. The four companies: 995 Security, Security Services Center, Wilmington Security Systems and Apex Alarm Company. “We liked these companies because their operating footprint and customers mirror ours as well as their commitment to the core values we share” says Chip Shiver, President.&nbs...

Bird Home Automation Group, a provider of IP video intercom technology, announces a partnership with SIP solution provider AV LinkPro. Through this strategic partnership, Bird Home Automation now offers an easily deployed option for its DoorBird product line, specifically its MDU video intercom stations, to make calls to IP, cellular and landline phones. Since its founding in 2014, Bird Home Automation has formed partnerships with many other industry pioneers to meet the demands of its customer...

Pivot3, a provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, announced that it is providing its hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software platform to Lenovo Datacenter Group (DCG) to deliver integrated edge computing solutions optimized for mission-critical Smart City and Safe Campus environments. As part of Lenovo’s ON DEMAND program, Pivot3 and Lenovo have developed fully qualified solutions for edge deployments that are available through Lenovo’s network of channel partners worl...

A “safe city” focuses on the protection of people, property, and assets, utilizing technologies such as video surveillance, intrusion detection analytics, and video management software. A “smart city” leverages real-time intelligence, communication, and cross departmental collaboration to address security concerns, as well as operational inefficiencies that enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Smart Cities In order to address today’s foremost securit...

A recent IHS Markit report predicted that, by 2030, there will be 125 billion Internet-connected devices participating in the now well-known and widespread Internet of Things (IoT). Network surveillance cameras, lifestyle wearables, and smart home devices are all prime examples of IoT solutions that are capturing an unprecedented amount of information. Now, there are more than three million data centers in the U.S. that are storing, processing and protecting this data. This data has become esse...

ExtraHop, globally renowned provider of cloud-native network detection and response solutions, has announced a new integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that automates the isolation of compromised Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances and empowers security operations teams to create a wide range of customizable response automations, from quarantining and blocking to ticketing and tagging. ExtraHop Reveal(x) Cloud Alongside the new automation capability, ExtraHop Reveal(x) Cloud off...

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, held its annual membership meeting in November, providing ONVIF members with an overview of important activities of 2019 and plans for the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the growth of ONVIF, as well as plans for new profile development. ONVIF Chairman Per Björkdahl highlighted the forum’s achievements over the past year, particularly the market’s continued support for the profile co...

SureCloud, the provider of cloud-based, Integrated Risk Management solutions, has been placed on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management Tools for the first time after being recognized on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management Solutions back in July 2019. The quadrant names 16 key solution vendors identified by Gartner as offering vendor risk management (VRM) solutions. VRM solutions enable organizations to accurately ascertain the security and compli...

Security companies provide a type of service that tends to go unnoticed except when it’s missed. Businesses, banks, stores, event organizers and VIPs are their main clients. Their demand is increasing, mostly due to the expansion that Southern California has experienced in the latest years. Small cities and towns are increasingly growing every day, mostly due to internal migration and the high prices of rent in Los Angeles County. Veteran Los Angeles security company HillQuest Security kn...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, acquires APG Security - a South Amboy, New Jersey - based company offering manned guarding and investigative services on a national level. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “APG Security’s talented management team has built a reputable business offering top-of-the-line security services on a national level,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal. “This acquisition is part of our lon...

Vectra announced that its award-winning cybersecurity platform integrates AI-driven attacker detections, threat hunting, and incident investigations with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Ingress Routing. The Vectra platform is now available in the AWS Marketplace. “As enterprises move their high-value data and services to the cloud, it’s imperative to reduce cyber-risks that can take down businesses,” said Gokul Rajagopalan, director of product management at Vectra. &ld...

The Supervisory Board of Nedap N.V. intends to appoint Mrs. Daniëlle van der Sluijs (1972) as a Statutory Finance Director following the General Meeting of Shareholders on 9 April 2020. Daniëlle van der Sluijs succeeds Eric Urff, who left the organization earlier this year. Mrs. van der Sluijs will join Nedap as Finance Director on 1 March 2020. Financial solutions expert For the past four years, Mrs. van der Sluijs has been Group Finance Director at ForFarmers N.V. Before that, she...

Site security specialist, Safer Scotland is celebrating a double victory at this year’s business awards run by the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. Paisley-based Safer Scotland, headed by founder and managing director Ryan Clark, made it to the shortlist in two categories of the 2019 ROCCOs Business Awards and secured the top accolade in both. Held on November 15 at the Normandy Hotel, the ROCCOs are the largest business event in Renfrewshire and rank among the top corporate events in Sc...

G4S was named a 2020 Military Friendly Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer by VIQTORY, an organization that connects members of the military with employers across the United States. G4S has been named a Military Friendly Employer yearly since 2014. This prestigious list of employers recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for members of the military. “We are proud to employ U.S. military veterans...

ZMR has been appointed a distributor of Video Storage Solutions’ (VSS) pre-engineered video recording and storage appliances. VSS and ZMR partnership Based in Saudi Arabia, ZMR will supply the complete range of VSS products, which includes IP video recording servers, storage and network architecture, to systems integrators across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who are part of the Milestone Systems Community. We are very excited about partnering with VSS and adding its appliances to our por...

DigiCert + QuoVadis have been certified in the Netherlands and Belgium to provide remote Qualified Electronic Signatures for customers using its cloud-based Digital Signing Service (DSS) platform. QuoVadis, acquired by DigiCert in January 2019, is an accredited Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) in the Netherlands and Belgium under the EU eIDAS regulation 910/2014 and is able to offer EU trust services to all member states, as well as in Switzerland under ZertES. eIDAS Qualified Electroni...

AlgoSec, a provider of business-driven network security management solutions, today announced the availability of its integrated solution for Cisco ACI and security devices on Cisco’s Global Price List. This enables Cisco’s direct and channel sales network to offer AlgoSec’s solutions to customers through Cisco’s SolutionsPlus program. Cisco ACI, the software-defined networking solution, facilitates application agility and Data Center automation. ACI enables scalable mul...

Over Labor Day weekend 2019, Category 5 Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas head on, devastating the islands and destroying homes, infrastructure, communications and power. Anixter’s customers -LLA, Cable Bahamas and BTC - who supply voice, video, data and wireless services to the Bahamas, reached out to Anixter for help in supporting relief efforts for their employees and customers, while helping them get the islands’ communications infrastructure back up and running quickly. The Anix...