Surveillance & Security News for June 2024

Salto proudly unveils the Glass XS Reader Series, an innovative line of products that sets a new standard in access control technology for wall readers. This range of wall reader products delivers breathtaking smart access experiences, stylish design, and ultrafine details. The Glass XS Reader Series elevates access control to unparalleled levels, blending elegance, design, and simplicity while ensuring top-tier security. The new Glass XS Reader, a part of the Salto XS wall reader product...

Intellicene, the pioneer in intelligent security management platforms, announced the appointment of Greg Colaluca as General Manager. With more than 20 years of global leadership experience, Colaluca will guide the company into its next growth phase, emphasizing the delivery of intelligent security solutions for mission-critical environments. Colaluca brings a wealth of experience in customer success, growth, profitability, and operational excellence. He leverages vision, analytics, and continu...

3xLOGIC, the pioneering innovator in security and business intelligence, has launched four new camera and imager solutions providing exceptional high-definition quality and intelligent software to improve business insights.  Each camera offers unique features tailored to business needs. Some include fixed lens capabilities, AI analytics, enhanced visual performance for poor lighting conditions, and more. VISIX™ Dual Thermal Imager VISIX™ Dual Thermal/Visible Light Imager comb...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its systems and services are deployed and maintained to the highest available level of cybersecurity protections and protocols. As major news stories continue to proliferate about hacks, breaches, and vulnerabilities — including the high-profile cyberattacks this past week that crippled CDK Global, which provides management software for...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces its latest innovation: the 4 MP Panoramic Turret Camera, designed to elevate surveillance with its smart monitoring capabilities and flexible installation. It takes the functionality of two turret cameras and merges them into one effective, high-performance panoramic camera.   “Our new 4MP Panoramic Turret...

Global video technology company Milestone Systems is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2024, they will merge with the cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider, Arcules. The merger brings together Milestone and Arcules’ best-in-class capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics, and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), providing a complete video technology offering. A vision for the future The VSaaS market is predicted to experience exponenti...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, announces the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1,200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry that has been going through considerable transformation. Conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, the survey reveals...

In the digital age, businesses are constantly looking for new methods to boost communication efficiency and productivity. As technology advances, IP telephony systems have gained popularity for their flexibility, advanced features, and cost-effectiveness. However, before deciding to invest in an IP telephony system, it's essential to understand the latest trends, the factors influencing IP telephony, and the available solutions. Let's explore these aspects to help them make a well-informed dec...

FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, unveiled ADGiLE, a fixed-mounted methane monitoring solution. Featuring optical gas imaging (OGI) with comprehensive edge detection analytics, ADGiLE is the oil and gas industry’s solution to meeting environmental stewardship and efficiency goals.  The system, featuring a pan-tilt gas imaging camera, edge computing device, connectivity, and FLIR United VMS software within a ruggedized package, can help companies address the ever-evolv...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual ‘The State of Network Security Report’ providing a broad view of network security in hybrid cloud environments, identifying the most popular strategies adopted by security professionals. The report sheds light on key market trends and highlights the solutions and technologies that are in demand and why, helping organizations to navigate the complexities of modern network security.       Based...

Factors such as stable demand and large contracts make the government market particularly enticing for security companies and professionals. However, entering and thriving in the government market presents a number of challenges. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the unique aspects of the government market, and how should the industry adapt?

Traffic monitoring systems are the silent sentinels of the roads, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the transportation networks. However, environmental challenges such as fog, heavy rain, dust storms, and even glare from the sun can hinder their effectiveness. Although standalone radar technology can operate in these environmental challenges, it lacks the ability to provide the detailed visual context which is so important for comprehensive traffic management. In this blog, they explore a...

Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than four million customers, the company became a Blackline customer in late 2021. The renewal adds two more years of monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center (SOC), as well as push-to-talk services for the utility company’s 2,200 G7 devices. The...

The client is a renowned German global discount supermarket chain and ranks as the sixth largest grocery retailer in the UK, holding a 7.7 percent market share as of August 2023. Headquartered in Wimbledon, London, the company operates over 12,000 stores across every EU member state, as well as in Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With a large number of locations and diverse door access requirements, the client was facing challenges in managing visitor access acros...

By combining innovative radar, camera, and software technologies, Navtech and Dallmeier Electronic now offer an integrated solution for optimized airside security at airports. By integrating the two systems, airport operators can achieve a very high level of objective security against a wide range of threat scenarios at a low total cost of ownership. Airside violations are a major security problem in air traffic. The scenario of possible threats ranges from disruptions of flight operations by a...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that Carmen Randall, Vice President of Training and Development for North America, has earned the 2024 OnCon Icon ‘Top 100 Learning & Development Professional’ award. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at their companies and within the talent acquisition community. Voters chose recipients who demonstrate a successful mix of achievements and...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that National Monitoring Center has renewed the prestigious ‘TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center’ designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the ‘five points of excellence’. Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series on industry best pra...

The Monitoring Association (TMA), the non-profit trade association representing the professional monitoring industry, announced it has signed a multi-year managed services agreement with Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to power the growth of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) Service. This award was made after a competitive procurement process. ASAP is the pioneer, standards-based service for the digital dispatch of alarm events to 911 centers. Since its introduction in 2011, AS...

Centrios, a new brand created within ASSA ABLOY to serve the small business market, announces their first shipment of hardware products to SECLOCK. Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses. By connecting the Centrios mobile app with Centrios smart readers and locks, owners and managers can quickly and easily manage access for all employees and visitors in one place. Small and growing businesses The first shipme...

Apricorn, the globally renowned manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, effective immediately. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized business standard focused on quality management systems. "Apricorn makes encryption storage devices that are recognized as the best in the industry and are used across regulated industries such as government, healthcare, financial services, and more. I...

Interface Systems, a renowned managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the launch of the Wobot AI-powered video analytics solution designed specifically for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and retail industries. The innovative solution utilizes existing security camera infrastructure to deliver real-time insights that enable customers to streamline operations and protect assets. Interface Systems...

In an emergency, information is pivotal. More information provides better understanding of an emergency and empowers potentially life-saving decision-making. Emergency response teams depend on information to guide their efforts and to deliver targeted assistance. On the front lines of emergency response are 911 and field responder agencies, which must direct reaction to life-or-death situations rapidly and efficiently. Historically, 911 operators had to respond based on very little information,...

MOBOTIX ONE is an extremely robust and maintenance-free video system 'Made in Germany' that impresses with both its application-oriented design and its high-quality components: fiberglass-reinforced, saltwater-resistant housing allows use in the harshest environments, strong processors and image sensors ensure excellent image quality. In addition, cyber-secure firmware developed by MOBOTIX with integrated AI video analysis tools for intelligent, video-based perimeter protection and object dete...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries. Security LeadHER 2024 builds on the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, gathering attendees of al...

Corelight, a pioneer in open network detection and response (NDR), published a new research paper highlighting the strong divide among European IT pioneers over the suitability of generative AI (GenAI) for use by their cybersecurity teams. The latest study has found that, although 46% of respondents state that they are proactively looking at how to incorporate the technology in their cybersecurity approaches, 44% also believe that the sensitive nature of the data involved – along wit...

Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX Security, reflects on the 45th anniversary of OPTEX and what it means, discusses the driving factors behind the business’ success and looks ahead at what’s next for OPTEX and the wider security industry. OPTEX’s 45th anniversary When OPTEX was founded in Japan in 1987 by Electronics Engineer - Toru Kobayashi and three colleagues, their vision was to build a global sensing technology business with precision and intelligence at its heart....

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Access Technology & Integration (AT&I) Systems, an end-to-end systems integrator, to protect U.S. schools and other organizations against gun-related threats. AT&I leverages cloud and AI technology to provide security solutions that grow with an organization, including access control, gate entr...

Thales announced the release of the 2024 Thales Cloud Security Study, its annual assessment of the latest cloud security threats, trends and emerging risks based on a survey of nearly 3000 IT and security professionals across 18 countries in 37 industries. As the use of the cloud continues to be strategically vital to many organizations, cloud resources have become the biggest targets for cyber-attacks, with SaaS applications (31%), Cloud Storage (30%) and Cloud Management Infrastructure (...

The ALSO UK Cloud Summit 2024 hosted a panel of security industry experts this month to explore the latest trends, developments, and challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity for cloud resellers and British SMEs. The expert panel looked at the importance of generative AI (GenAI) in the modern cloud landscape, revealing that 87% of organizations believe AI offers a competitive edge. 2024 has been a big year for generative AI (GenAI), specifically with the launch of Microsoft C...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand known for innovative door lock and hardware solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its 10X Line bored locks now featuring visual status indicators. Designed to provide clear, instantaneous confirmation of a door's locked or unlocked status, these highly visible status indicators enhance users’ security and safety across a wide range of applications. New dimension of interaction "Our new SARGENT 10X Line bored locks with visual status...