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Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye QL Stream, a new technology that powers live, full-resolution, low-latency camera feeds to enhance local video viewing. With Eagle Eye QL Stream, security professionals can immediately and directly view surveillance video that is high quality, cybersecure, full resolution, and full-frame rate when on the local network. Eagle Eye QL Stream Eagle Eye QL Stream uses secure authorization to obtain and route live...

Identiv, Inc., a pioneer in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), launched Vision AI, a high-performance video analytics solution that transforms how users perceive, interpret, and act on visual data. Specifically designed to meet the critical needs of various sectors—including government, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, banks, smart cities, event venues, and public transportation hubs—Vision AI provides unparalleled video analytics capab...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a pioneer in entrance security solutions, will be attending Data Center World to showcase its innovative security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the data center industry. Standing as the premier destination to connect data center professionals, Gunnebo Entrance Control will be in attendance to present its HiSec Portal, designed with the stringent security demands of data center facilities in mind. HiSec Portal in action On stand 3G05, visitors will also b...

A Government of India-owned multinational oil company with a registered office in Mumbai is ranked amongst the Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations. Owing to its consistent growth in refining capacity, the corporation is expanding at a rapid pace. Corporation challenges As a rapidly growing corporation, multi-location offices are a necessity. They have two large sheds within some distance from each other. Their other offices geographically away but in the same city...

Intercede, the global company in digital identities, has launched a solution for Enterprise Managed FIDO Authentication. Passwords, PKI and Windows Hello for Business can all be replaced with highly secure and phishing-resistant FIDO authentication, using Intercede’s enterprise multi-factor authentication (MFA) software and the award-winning YubiKey hardware authentication security key, from its FIDO technology partner - Yubico. Last year, it was reported that Windows 10 and Windows 11 op...

Flock Safety, a pioneer in public safety technology, proudly unveiled its newest innovation: the Flock Safety mobile app. In a world where smartphones have become an essential part of an officer’s crime-solving toolbelt, the app promises to revolutionize fieldwork by providing patrol officers and security personnel instant access to vital information. The Flock Safety platform aims to meet law enforcement wherever they are conducting public safety work, and the Flock Safety app, available...

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and manage. Easy electronic access While other remote or electronic access systems may require a full security system, this system removes t...

As 2023 nears its close, award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is sharing key observations from some of the year’s biggest industry events; chief among them, the rising importance of community building these events facilitate.   Need for connection Executive Vice President of the Americas, Scott Elliott, who has been attending industry events such as ISC West, GSX, and, most recently, the Access Control Summit (ACS) throughout his 20-year career, attributes...

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...

Award-winning, security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, lays the groundwork for the new age of cybersecurity by introducing a new generation of controllers, beginning with the Controller 7000 (C7000), available for purchase on November 10. New generation of technology Capable of managing all localized access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, and logic needs for organizations, the Controller 7000 represents a new generation of Gallagher Security technology, of...

With the evolving convergence of IT and OT networks in industrial manufacturing, cybersecurity concerns have risen likewise. Moreover, legal regulations force industrial companies to enhance cybersecurity in their processes. To address the growing need for industrial cybersecurity solutions, the technology company Siemens has grown its cybersecurity solution portfolio and launched an all-in-one security testing suite for industrial communication networks. The SINEC Security Inspector is a softw...

ICAS, a pioneer in advanced IT infrastructure deployment, announced the availability of its Empire Smart School and Security Portfolio. The bundle includes innovative video surveillance, digital signage, public address, and vape detection products, and is available to both public and private schools, universities, and colleges throughout New York State. The Empire Smart School and Security Portfolio incorporates advanced products from the pioneering technology providers in the country. These in...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has created a series of new and updated government relations and advocacy guides for SIA members: the new Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws and Guide to Facial Recognition Laws and 2023 editions of the Federal Grants Guide, Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements and Guide to School Security Funding. Author's quote “SIA is proud to serve our members through advocacy efforts that promote the effective deployment of security solutions and advance...

In the age of technology pervasion, news headlines are rife with stories of data breaches, the actions of opportunistic cybercriminals, and the financial implications of poor security hygiene. The threat landscape is constantly expanding, and the ever-increasing data load for businesses means that there are more holes and vulnerable points in a company’s cybersecurity net than ever before. Infiltrate modern systems The majority of business and IT pioneers are well aware of the specter of...

11:11 Systems (11:11), a managed infrastructure solutions provider, announces a new case study with Rivermark Community Credit Union. Founded more than 70 years ago, Rivermark Community Credit Union provides financial solutions to over 90,000 members across the Pacific Northwest. Rivermark is entrusted with making sure that all its data, including that of its members, is always running, accessible and protected. More sophisticated backup As Rivermark's data continued to grow so did their ne...

Cequence Security, the pioneering provider of Unified API Protection (UAP), announced the Cequence Unified API Protection (UAP) solution is now available on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, an ecosystem of partners that enables customers to deploy software on the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.  The API threat landscape is constantly evolving, and attackers are becoming more sophisticated and API-specific in their tactics. One of the struggles enterprises have with their...

Altronix, the recognized pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P utilizes a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured cable to a wide range of devices including PoE cameras, external microphones, sensors, control boards, switching equipment, and more. NetWay3024P The NetWay3024P offers more versatility for transmitting data and power to devic...

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, is celebrating its 15th year in business – attributing its ongoing success and continually evolving product to listening to its dealers and bringing valuable services to their customers. Co-founded in 2008 by Managing Partners Mike Simon and Dan Simon, the father-son duo set out to develop an interface that would allow dealers to grow their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) while providing ser...

Funds advised by Triton have signed an agreement to back the next phase of growth for Wavelynx Technologies, a pioneer in the field of secure and open mobile-first identity and access control solutions. The terms and conditions of the transaction, which sees Triton and Wavelynx’s co-founders and management invest alongside each other in partnership, are not disclosed. Wavelynx will be an independent Triton portfolio company. Benefits from key emerging trends The company aids from key a...

Master Lock, the industry pioneer in padlocks and related security products, launched the next generation of its flagship lock box bringing innovation to the key storage industry. With double the storage capacity, easy-to-use features, and increased versatility, the new lock boxes provide the ultimate solution for secure shared access. The Next Generation Lock Box will be unveiled through an exclusive partnership with The Home Depot, debuting next week in the retailer’s nearly 2,000 store...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched a new IP Audio system. This brings a compelling new audio capability to Hanwha Vision’s video surveillance offering, adding another layer of security for users and a further criminal deterrent, as well as providing retailers with performance-boosting opportunities.  Standalone or linked solution The system can be independently operated as a standalone solution or it can be linked to a video surveillance system. It al...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.  He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.   Building partnerships “We have had great success in North America,” said Dave Malen, CEO of the company. &ldquo...

Standby mode on the X90 CP150 compact controller provides the option of restarting a machine or vehicle immediately after the engine was shut down for a short time. The CP150, which complements B&R's wide range of products specifically for medium-sized and medium-complexity mobile machines, is the first B&R controller with this newly developed standby mode. CP150 compact controller Operators can eliminate the wait and also decrease emissions with the CP150 With the CP150 compact cont...

OPTEX, the pioneering sensor manufacturer, has launched FlipX Professional, a new range of grade 2 indoor sensors, which, in a single sensor, can provide highly accurate and reliable detection for both large spaces and narrow spaces, making it the ideal solution for commercial and professional sites. The latest addition to the FlipX series, the new FlipX Professional protects narrow corridors or long areas, such as supermarket aisles up to 24 m, or wide, open areas like classrooms, retail store...

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...

Arrow Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Truesense, a globally renowned company in edge AI, software algorithms and Ultra-WideBand (UWB) radar and ranging technology, to distribute Truesense modules, development kits and software. The agreement lets Arrow’s customers accelerate new product designs by leveraging Truesense UWB modules for roles such as communication, ranging and localization, real-time location, asset tracking, gesture detection, access control,...

The hybrid work environment has expanded the exploitable attack surface, and multiple layers of security are required to protect it from external and internal threats. Implementing secure print solutions is an easy way to ensure neither network data nor printed documents fall into the wrong hands. RFID readers and mobile authentication technology solutions help organizations implement secure print policies and seamlessly enable user authentication across multiple identification platforms. Busin...

Pioneering UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer Texecom is pleased to announce further growth in their quality team with the appointment of a new quality manager. With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, David Edwards has joined Texecom to head up the Quality & Health & Safety function at the Lancashire-based manufacturer. Focusing on continuously developing the quality of Texecom’s solutions, David will be tasked with reviewing the full manufacturing function and imple...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced that it has expanded its customer offering by integrating the i3 International cloud-based video management and analytics platform into its interactive Security Operations Centers (iSOCs). i3 platform Interface iSOCs can now leverage real-time security camera feeds or access recorded footage captured by the i3 platform. The iSOC...

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will demonstrate its suite of solutions to the consultant and specifier community at CONSULT 2023 from October 13-16. A Thoroughbred sponsor, Boon Edam is attending the symposium for the seventh year. Author's quote “The security challenges that organizations face are continually and rapidly evolving,” said Patrick Nora, President and Managing Director, Boon Edam. CONSULT is an important forum for dis...