Surveillance & Security News for August 2023

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Rick Marano will be named President of the company’s components business, subject to formal Board appointment at the Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting on September 13, 2023. Extensive industry experience Rick Marano will succeed Kirk Schell and will report to Sean J. Kerins, President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Marano served as President of Arrow’s Americas components business and has been with the company for ov...

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, has received a bronze-level award from the Government in recognition of its commitment to the Armed Forces. The award is for organizations that pledge, demonstrate, or advocate support to the defense and armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant is a promise made that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® Technology, celebrates the launch of Trident IoT, a new technology and engineering company focused on simplifying RF development and decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers. For Z-Wave Alliance members, Trident IoT will be a direct supplier of Z-Wave silicon chips and modules, offer product design and development services, and is officially open for business as...

Beyond Identity, the pioneering provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announced the launch of The Passkey Journey – a free, GDPR-compliant tool built to help development and user experience (UX) teams understand, plan, and optimize different end-user authentication experiences. The tool solves key challenges around passkey adoption and offers much-needed clarity into the pain of UX inconsistencies across browsers and devices with just a few lines of code. FIDO standards Pass...

Zenitel, the globally renowned supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announced the hiring of a key relationship executive in its Americas Onshore Business Unit. Allan Barinque has been named Southwest Regional Sales Leader.   Extensive industry experience Allan Barinque is an experienced Sales Executive and Account Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the security integration and fire life safety industry. He is a seasoned professional who...

Accrington Stanley Football Club Community Trust’s new £2m sports hub, is fire-safe thanks to the installation of Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire addressable system by GB Integrated Systems. Indoor and outdoor facilities The completion of the state-of-the-art sports and community complex, associated with the world-renowned Accrington Stanley Football Club, promises to improve facilities for up to 20,000 users every year. The hub stands as a multi-purpose site that provides indoor and...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of open-platform video management technologies, is announcing Genea’s integration with Milestone XProtect and Milestone Kite. Genea has successfully integrated Milestone XProtect video management and Milestone Kite cloud native Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) with Genea’s cloud-based access control to provide users with a centralized security solution in a single pane of glass. With these integrations, IT and security personnel can ea...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is thrilled to once again be exhibiting at Cannabis Conference 2023, August 16 and 17 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #616. Key control and asset management “As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so do the security challenges it faces,” said Tim Purp...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., invites organizations to see beyond the constraints of traditional security sales models with the introduction of the industry’s first Security as a Service (SaaS) model for its revolutionary Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution. This yearly subscription option offers enhanced financial flexibility, allowing enterprise users to budget their powerful Q-Track solutions as an operating expense (OPEX) versus a capital expense (CAPEX)....

Security systems represent a significant investment, yet many organizations still only use a small percentage of their physical security systems’ capabilities. That’s before we even begin to consider the different ways that the likes of video, access control, and ANPR can add additional value beyond security by serving the needs of other business functions. Whether that be to obtain additional insight, streamline compliance, or drive operational efficiencies.  Consumption ga...

Trident IoT launches as a new technology and engineering company focused on simplifying RF development and decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers. Z-Wave® technology solutions Trident IoT will be a direct supplier of Z-Wave® technology solutions as well as a manufacturer of proprietary silicon and modules. The company will also offer product design and development consulting for any RF technology, UL and ETL preparation, and U.S.-based Z-Wave device certification...

Award-winning, global security pioneer, Gallagher Security, invites attendees of Global Security Exchange (GSX) to stop by booth 4433 to get a first-hand look at how integrations with industry-pioneering Technology Partners are enabling businesses to craft security their way with Command Center. The Gallagher team will be at the Kay Baily Hutchinson Convention Center from September 11-13 providing live product demonstrations, spotlighting partnerships, and connecting with the security community...

Finnish Olympic Committee (FOC) and WithSecure™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) announced a partnership that aims to bring outcome-based security to Finland’s sports community. The partnership enables the FOC and WithSecure™ to work together to create a safer, more equitable environment for sports and athletics in Finland. It includes technical and administrative tracks to assess the FOC’s current cyber security infrastructure and establish guidance to support the...

Inc. revealed that XOi, the pioneering provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, ranks 2,313 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance released the 2023 Cloud Video Surveillance Camera Worldwide Statistics report, delivering data about security camera usage and insight into how AI is used in cloud video surveillance across the globe.  The report analyzes aggregate data from a sample set of 200,000 security cameras, in 100 countries, connected to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system). Included in the report are 175 different camera manufact...

Driving the smart homes market is the convenience of simple technology solutions. Almost every home now has a “smart speaker” that makes it easier than ever for homeowners to interface and control their technology. But where does security fit into the new landscape of smart home systems? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in smart homes and residential security systems?

Global transportation networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, with digital systems playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of ports and supply chains. However, this reliance on technology can also create vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on Nagoya Port. As Japan's busiest shipping hub, the port's operations were brought to a standstill for two days, highlighting the potential for significant disruption to national economies and supply cha...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multi-cloud computing announced the Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box™ solution for customers looking to jump-start their artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) innovation while maintaining control over their data. Software-defined AI-ready platform The new offering, available currently, is a full-stack software-defined AI-ready platform, along with services to help organizations size and configure hardware and software infrastructure suitable to deploy a...

As an integral part of the Huntsville School District’s future sports complex, the new activity center serves as the hub for student activities across the district. Located on a remote site that’s home to the Huntsville Eagles Sports Complex, it is the future location that will house the district’s football and track stadium, baseball facilities, activity center, and other buildings that will be used to host activities and high school graduations. Requirement Safety was the...

AI is the most effective method for improving anti-money laundering (AML) processes and efficiencies according to AML professionals, research from Feedzai, a pioneering provider of financial crime and risk management solutions. AML ecosystem Feedzai’s The State of Global Anti Money Laundering Compliance Report 2023 surveyed compliance professionals to discover what the biggest threats and opportunities are in the AML ecosystem. It found that 46% of AML professionals are concerned ab...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, is excited to welcome Ondřej Vodňanský and Carlos Vazquez to its team. Previously at Spaceflow and Cushman & Wakefield, Ondřej joins Sharry as a new Head of Sales for the EMEA region. Carlos comes on board as a Business Development Representative responsible for managing the North and South American markets.  Ondřej’s main responsibilities as the Head of Sales at Sharry will be supp...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces its forthcoming appearance at GSX 2023 (Global Security Exchange), which is being held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas Texas from 11th to 13th September.  Appearing on Stand #2332 alongside its fellow VITAPROTECH Group member Protech USA, TDSi will be showcasing its hybrid on-premise and cloud-based GARDiS integrated security and access control range, including the GARDiS web-embedded controller.&nb...

Vismo, the global tracking and safety solutions specialist, announces a partnership with Max Security, the security and risk management firm. The collaboration, effective immediately, sees Vismo providing verified risk data, using Max Security’s intelligence solutions, to strengthen the well-being of customers’ staff when the unexpected happens. Mass Notification feature The customers will be able to quickly and easily identify when their employees are in, close to, or approaching...

Verkada, the pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, unveiled its new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, along with expanded product offerings and new platform integrations to deliver even more value to its customers. These updates include: Expanded product offerings Take Control With Verkada's New PTZ Camera: Verkada's new CP52-E pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera gives customers the ability to monitor large areas. Equipped with a 5MP image sensor, the CP52-E has 360-degr...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) announces that it has entered into a global agreement with BenjiLock, a US-based design company of premium biometric lock solutions. The deal will see BenjiLock incorporate Fingerprints’ biometric sensor, software, and algorithm into its designs for physical access security solutions, including patented TSA-accepted biometric locks and equipment cases to address the market demand for enhanced security. Hybrid technology BenjiLock, which won inv...

Boon Edam Inc., the world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the annual SecurityXchange (SX) summit. Advisory board representation In addition to its years of active involvement as a solutions provider, Boon Edam further establishes its commitment to the SecurityXchange program through its representation on the advisory board by the company's Senior Vice President of Sales, Greg Schreiber. Joining him at the event are Patrick Nora,...

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced their new president and secretary for the 2023-2024 board.  The 2023-2024 term will be led by President Mark McCall, Director of Global Operations for IMMIX. Mr. McCall takes over from Immediate Past-President David Holl, Director of Public Safety for Lower Allen Township, PA....

One of the primary functions of any government is to protect its citizens, institutions, infrastructure, and way of life. With the rise of the global Internet, the world is more connected and traditional borders do not exist, meaning those same citizens, institutions, infrastructure, and way of life are at greater risk of malicious activity online. The threat profile of many governments has evolved, and it is more important than ever to protect and defend critical online services. Benefits of...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new IDENTIV DMS plug-in that provides simple integration, flexibility and extended user control for the Velocity Vision Video Management System (VMS). barox’s capability to integrate their advanced DMS network monitoring tool is unique in the CCTV market and greatly extends Velocity Vision control functionality. By enabling easy integration to the barox Et...

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is one of the top most renowned institutions in Bhutan delivering healthcare services. The hospital caters to the population of Thimphu and neighboring districts. The hospital not only functions as the National Referral Hospital for the entire country but also functions as a Regional Referral Hospital for the Western District, a District Hospital for Thimphu District, a Human resources pool and technical backup for District Hospitals, a Clini...