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Qognify - the trusted advisor and technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management – reveals the advances that have been made since the acquisition of On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and SeeTec GmbH in January. The company is delivering its expanded product portfolio, complemented by enhanced service and support for its expanded global customer-base and network of channel, technology and camera partners. The new unified company will demonstra...

Rosehill Security, a global manufacturer of perimeter security solutions, announces a distribution agreement with ARX Perimeters (ARX) that will make its innovative range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers and perimeter security products available in the US market for the first time. Specializing in the provision of layered perimeter protection for events and critical infrastructure, Illinois-based ARX will expand its range of mobile perimeter solutions to include Rosehill Security&rs...

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the global provider of video analytics solutions, has integrated the new 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors in its innoVi hosted video analytics service. The latest generation of Intel Xeon Scalable processors deliver a leap in processor performance, memory bandwidth, and advanced AI capabilities. Agent Vi’s innoVi Edge, a compact appliance that serves as a cloud gateway and transforms IP cameras into ‘smart’ cameras, utilizes th...

Turnstile manufacturers increasingly recognize the value of integrating mobile devices into their lobby security strategy to create more convenient, connected and secure experiences for building occupants and visitors. HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has teamed up with six of the world’s top turnstile manufacturers who have tested and certified HID’s Mobile Access as part of their commitment to a mobile future. Major turnstile manufactu...

OPTEX Europe Limited and Fiber SenSys Inc are joining forces in the Middle East to operate under a single entity to further strengthen their combined presence in the region and offer an even broader range of product solutions, with local representation in Saudi Arabia and in UAE. Both part of the OPTEX Group, a sensor manufacturer for 40 years, OPTEX Europe Limited and Fiber Sensys Inc have extensive expertise in deploying perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems in the Middle East....

Nedap announces that warranty on all new iSense-based EAS systems will be extended for up to five years. This applies to connected systems opted with a Fast Remote Service subscription, installed after March 31st. It is essential for retailers to make sure their EAS systems are well-ran, in order to prevent losses by e.g. theft. Nedap provides an online platform, allowing to solve 81% of the service calls remotely, without the need to dispatch a technician to the store. This keeps system downti...

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securadyne Systems, a security systems integration company based in Dallas, Texas. The deal is expected to close on April 15, 2019. This acquisition will combine a leading U.S. security services company with a world-class technology solutions provider, which will serve as a platform for providing technology-enabled security solutions on a global scale. Terms of the deal were...

PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of access control solutions and Coolfire Solutions, a St. Louis based software company known for creating Military-Grade situational awareness platforms, collaborate to deliver top-level capabilities for access and security. Coolfire Solutions created its innovative Ronin Platform to deliver software that sits on top of existing systems and infrastructure to transform data into actionable intelligence. Originally developed for the U.S. military, the Ronin Platf...

Kastle Systems International, the provider of managed security solutions and services, and Rise Buildings, the provider of an integrated proptech platform that manages all the daily activities for buildings’ staff and occupants, announced an agreement to integrate Kastle’s digital mobile access credential functionality with Rise Buildings’ advanced occupant experience app. Rise Buildings is the first platform to announce a formal partnership with Kastle Systems to use Kastle&r...

As part of the NJESA´s (New Jersey Electronic Security Association) 50th Anniversary celebration, plans are underway to organize a special gala dinner to honor ‘pioneers’ of the association. The NJESA is seeking individuals, alarm companies, manufacturers, distributors and central stations that have played an important role in the growth of our industry and the origins of the association. These Pioneers, many now living across the country, will have the opportunity to share ab...

Arxys announces that they are now a verified Milestone System Builder. The Arxys Shield | Key NVRs with built-in GPUs deliver impressive performance improvements at lower cost for organizations looking to implement AI-enhanced video surveillance, video motion detection and video analytics. With Arxys Shield | Key NVRs in the System Builder program, Milestone channel partners and customers will benefit from verified and certified hardware configurations with Milestone XProtect Inside. The Arxys...

Interlogix, global provider of security and life-safety solutions, has re-launched its Interlogix Security Pro program, a premier national channel partner program offering Interlogix dealers a wide array of resources and incentives designed to help them successfully grow their businesses. Interlogix is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.  “The I...

Facit Data Systems is delighted to announce that it is working in partnership with Avigilon. Avigilon is a Motorola Solutions company that provides trusted security solutions to the global market. Avigilon manufactures video analytics, network video management systems, surveillance cameras and access control solutions. Avigilon's solutions are installed at thousands of sites, in education, transportation, healthcare, banks, public venues and critical infrastructure. Video Data Analytics Facit...

Louroe Electronics, global provider of audio monitoring technology and solutions in the security industry, has announced a change to its core leadership team. Cameron Javdani, previously the Director of Sales and Marketing, has been named President of Louroe effective July 1, 2019. Audio Security Solutions Firm Javdani is actively involved with trade associations such as the Security Industry Association and sits on the SIA Government Relations Committee Javdani joined Louroe in 2011, after...

Arcules, globally renowned innovators in integrated video cloud services and solutions, have announced the addition of Access Control-as-a-Service (ACaaS). Arcules now enables customers to centrally manage access control effectively across geographically dispersed business locations in a single, intuitive user interface. Arcules ACaaS The Arcules service bundle provides video analytics, advanced video management of video surveillance data and access control information in one unified solution....

Infusion Direct Marketing, a public relations firm specializing in the security industry, announced that the company has kicked off 2019 with the launch of its new corporate website www.infusiondirect.com and the opening of a new office in the sunshine state of Florida. Over the past twelve years, Infusion Direct has made a huge impact on the security industry by servicing a wide variety of clients nationwide ranging from high profile security manufacturers to security system integrators. In ea...

BCDVideo, the provider of IP video surveillance infrastructure and appliances for the physical security industry, announced the hiring of Matt Strautman, who will serve as channel manager leading business development. In this role, Strautman will help foster growth by working with and educating security integrators, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners, and architectural and engineering firms on the latest industry, technology, and systems best practices. “Matt has outstanding O...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that training and certification for its VAX Access Control System is now available as a convenient online course. Following the same curriculum as Vicon’s popular in-person training program, the new online class provides in-depth instruction on all aspects of VAX, from setup and programming to operational capabilities and special features. Coursework incl...

The National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security (NCS4) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have named Scott Dunn – senior director of business development, solutions and services for Axis Communications, Inc. – as the 2019 recipient of the Sports Security Innovator Award. SIA will present Dunn with the honor at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, taking place July 9-11 at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana....

BCDVideo, the provider of enterprise-quality, purpose-built IP video storage solutions, and Scale Computing, a pioneer in edge computing and hyperconverged solutions, announced the certification of BCDVideo’s new Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Video Surveillance (HCI-VS). Developed over the last year and underpinned by Scale’s HC3 software, BCD218-HCI Series, built on a Dell OEM technology foundation, offers modularity and ease-of-use without sacrificing performance and quality....

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2019 annual report, showing the company’s steady growth in the past year with improvement in the overall operating quality, as well as its development prospects for the future. During the year of 2019, Dahua Technology achieved operating revenue of RMB 26.149 billion (USD 3.73 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 10.50%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounte...

STREAM Version 5.4 is now available. The main focus has been the introduction of quantitative risk assessment capabilities and benefits, including: Calculation of expected loss per risk based on lower and upper bound financial impacts and expected frequency of occurrence Aggregation of expected loss up through the Enterprise Loss exceedance curves showing the probability of suffering losses from cyber breaches with comparison against management’s tolerance for loss Control improvemen...

Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announced that it is launching a new partner loyalty program, Avigilon Plus.  Avigilon Plus will first be available in Canada and the United States and will feature a range of benefits that are designed to help further strengthen Avigilon’s partnerships and demonstrate its commitment to the success of its Partners. Through Avigilon Plus, Avigilon intends to offer its Partners competitive discounts, rebates, prioritised technical sup...

Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth export-oriented and domestic companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Ajax Systems, a producer of smart security systems in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in the Company for $10 million. EEGF III’s investment was made through the purchase of a portion of the shares held by SMRK, an early-stage...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

The newly established Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA or 'the Alliance'), a non-profit, non-stock corporation formed to outline specifications for a common standardized platform for security and safety solutions, announced that since its formation in Fall 2018, the organization has grown by 50% and initiatives are in full-swing. The Alliance is quickly attracting players ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined secure access solutions, announced that Rohini Kasturi is joining the executive team as chief development officer, where he will be responsible for worldwide engineering and solutions. “We are totally committed to continuing to excel as an industry-leading technology company which offers the best secure access solutions for people, devices, things and services,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of Pulse Secure. “We are delighted to...

BlackBerry Cylance, a business unit of BlackBerry Limited announced the findings of its global artificial intelligence (AI) security survey, commissioned with the help of the SANS Institute, which highlights that 85% of cybersecurity professionals surveyed believe that AI can improve security, now more than ever, given the vast amounts of available data captured and analyzed in the Internet of Things. The Security Gets Smart with AI survey indicated that, among 261 corporate and government secu...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform announced that Dimension Data, a global systems integrator and managed IT services provider, is using Pluralsight to re-skill its engineers in DevOps and automation, across 47 countries worldwide. Public and private cloud management Founded in 1983, Dimension Data brings its expertise in internal IT, technology installation and configuration, and public and private cloud management, to multinational enterprises around the world. To maintain its...

Growing drone use in populated areas poses significant risks that, without additional safeguards, could result in attacks by malicious entities and exploited for use in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime and invasion of privacy, according to a new research report by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories Ltd. researchers. Computer Vision Algorithms The first comprehensive study on “Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones” evalu...