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Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 2a’, the world’s first deep learning-based fingerprint recognition solution providing powerful access control features.  Suprema has pioneered fingerprint recognition technology based on deep learning for the first time in the world. BioStation 2a The cutting-edge AI algorithm based on deep learning is embedded in BioStation 2a. This innovation was achieved through Suprema's expertise i...

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’. In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers best practices to fight retail crime. Increase software budgets As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers&rsqu...

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard developed by the RecFaces company. The entrance to the building is controlled by software that identifies visitors by face.  Id-Guard Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces. It instantly detects a person in the video stream and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real-time and sends notifications about...

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) announced Versa Secure SD-LAN, the industry’s first software-defined branch and campus Local Area Network (LAN) solution to deliver Zero Trust and IoT Security natively at the LAN Edge. This software-defined approach makes campus and branch networks more agile and integrated, and Zero Trust improves the security posture. Operational challenges For years, enterp...

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Thales, the global technology and security provider announced the SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card, a security key that enables strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the enterprise. This new contactless smart card allows users to quickly and securely access enterprise devices, applications, and cloud services using a fingerprint instead of a password. Stealing credential challenges According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the three primary ways in which attac...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the pioneering cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced that the company has again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) 's annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. Eighth consecutive year 2023 marks the eighth consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status. In 2023, ProdataKey ranked No. 69 out of 100 companies. The annual Awards Event pays tribute to the state's fastest...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company specializing in digital identity and biometrics announced it has once again been included in the Gartner Market Guides for Identity Verification and User Authentication. The Gartner Market Guides include definitions, benefits, key findings, and recommendations for organizations looking to implement and utilize both User Authentication and Identity Verification technologies for security, risk management, and fraud prevention. User authentication As d...

Sunstone Systems, an award-winning innovator in renewable energy and surveillance technology, is proud to announce the groundbreaking launch of the Rapid Autonomous Frontier Technology (RAFT) System. RAFT System This innovative product is set to transform the integration of smart devices, renewable power generation, and connectivity in remote and challenging environments.  The RAFT System builds upon the success of Sunstone Systems' range of wireless, clean energy, remote power systems w...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security released the findings from the 2023 edition of its annual research report, ‘The Horizons of Identity Security,’ at Navigate 2023. Produced in collaboration between SailPoint and Accenture, a pioneering global professional services company, the report is based on insights from more than 375 global cybersecurity executives across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The goal was to examine the current state and fu...

Matrix is committed to pioneering intensive research aimed at creating revolutionary security and telecommunications solutions that cater to both domestic and international needs. As part of its involvement in East Tech 2023, Matrix showcased a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products spanning across Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom solutions Matrix presented its impressive range of Telecom solutions, which included...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, is expanding its range of AI cameras with new 4 and 5-channel multi-directional cameras, powered by an AI engine, that provides operators with a 360° view and industry-pioneering analytics.  The solutions rapidly classify and detect people, faces, vehicles (including vehicle types), and license plates, as well as providing AI-based loitering and line crossing detection, Auto Prefer Shutter control, WiseStreamⅢ smart compression techno...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, introduces Iris ID IrisTime™, IrisTime Management Service (iTMS) Cloud. Designed to automate integration between time clocks and HRMS, IrisTime iTMS Cloud easily converts transactional data into real-time information. IrisTime iTMS Cloud helps reduce costs and eliminate human errors when employees are punching in or doing other related tasks such as entering job transfers or hours worked. Self-service web portal The initial rol...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has reached another milestone in enlarging its identity document templates database. The world’s largest commercially available database, it contains over 13,000 templates of ID from 247 countries and territories. Adaptable identity verification What sets it apart is knowledge of a full set of security attributes used to protect a document, since Regula leverages its 30-year experience in forensic hardwa...

Alarming increases in vehicle thefts, unsolved traffic collisions, and stolen cargo in the Mexican State of Tlaxcala, motivated the Executive Commission of the State Public Security System (CESESP) to expand and upgrade its video security system. To counter the rise in crime, the CESESP sought a flexible, scalable, open-platform video management system (VMS) that could seamlessly incorporate existing cameras as well as over 800 new cameras and edge devices from a range of hardware and software...

As one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas welcomes nearly seven million visitors every year. Unfortunately, the City of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has seen increased crime in certain parts of the city over the last several years from pickpockets and vehicular crimes to armed robberies and kidnappings.   Policing, safety, and security Based in Nassau, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) employs over 3,000 officers and provides policing, safety,...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will highlight their best practices for data center layered security as a Silver Sponsor at 7x24 Exchange. The conference, to be held October 8-11, 2023 in Grapevine, TX, is an important event for those involved with protecting critical infrastructure such as data centers. Data center protection “Helping to protect data centers with our suite of secured entry solutions is a core component of our mission at Boon Edam,”...

Freevolt Technologies Limited a London, UK-based developer of biometric smart card products for access control, cryptocurrency wallets, payments, and healthcare, has launched the second generation of its flagship access control card, S-Key. The new battery-less biometric access card featuring Freevolt’s patented energy harvesting technology has been upgraded to embed Fingerprints’ world-pioneering ‘T2’ biometric sensors. S-Key biometric cards are bringing stronger authen...

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square meter GSE Experience Area. An exciting event program incl...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. The Integrated Solution The integration directly connects Quanergy’s Q-Track to Milestone’s XProtect® VMS and allows Q-Track to send valuable actionable insights in the form of hyper-accurate alarms/events as well as object location, both relative and absolute, to Mile...

Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centers to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted, scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. The choice We’re com...

A new survey has revealed that 76.5% of British residents feel more conscious about the safety of their homes during Autumn months. The study, conducted by security experts at ADT, interviewed 2,000 residents of the UK to determine how the Autumn months affect people's actions. The experts also offered advice on how to secure the home and deter potential thieves during the longer nights. Are users more conscious of home security when nights are longer?  Response Percentage...

Attributed to Guy Bauman, Co-Founder & CMO, Ironvest. Ironvest is an all-in-one security and privacy app. Biometrics on social media Guy commented on the launch, “X’s introduction of biometrics is part of a growing trend amongst social media platforms aimed not just at enhancing users’ security but also clamping down on widespread identity fraud and misinformation." "Within the last six months alone, YouTube has asked medical professionals to apply to be a verified &lsq...

Matrix is committed to intensive research aimed at creating revolutionary security and telecommunications solutions that cater to both domestic and international needs. As part of its involvement in East Tech 2023, Matrix will showcase a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products spanning across Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom solutions Matrix is gearing up to present its impressive range of Telecom solutions, wh...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract to investigate the potential of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology for threat detection to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). AI-based detection + LiDAR The integrated solution will combine ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics with LiDAR data. This will enable oper...

The theft of autos, catalytic converters, trucks, construction equipment, and outdoor assets continues to throttle up as criminals focus on valuable parts and components. Vehicle theft nationwide surpassed one million stolen vehicles for the first time since 2008, according to statistics by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Parts were also pinpointed for black market resale: catalytic converter theft ticked up 1,200% over the last three years.  Niō Guardians using AI-based detec...

Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist - ProofID has announced that it has acquired Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) integrator, Regatta Solutions Group. The acquisition unites the competencies of both organizations as integrators of Ping Identity and SailPoint solutions respectively while positioning the company as a provider of enterprise identity solutions and global identity managed services. The combined business is projected to generate more than $32 million in revenu...

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent communication solutions, announced the launch of two new door entry intercoms: the Turbine Extended Intercoms TEIV1+ and the TEIV4+. The new products display Zenitel's commitment to providing convenient and secure entry via best-in-class audio and video performance with hassle-free access control.    New door entry intercoms "'Secure, Convenient Access' is the key message behind the product launch. We are excited to provide security system integrat...