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Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced at Eurosatory the launch of its new Kobra™ 725 modular robot. The tracked multi-mission platform delivers new capabilities and technology upgrades to the Kobra 710 unmanned ground system, with the lift capacity and mobility customers demand for operations in the harshest conditions. The Kobra 725 provides unmatched power and payload support in an easy-to-operate package. The robot’s advanced manipulato...

On September 15, 1967, Jean-Claude Brabant’s team was assigned the task of defining the initial specifications for a twin-engine swing-wing aircraft. One year later, an order was placed for two experimental two-seaters with twin Atar 9 K 50 engines, christened Mirage G4. Nuclear weapon  On October 11, 1968, the Air Force’s Materials Program Bureau issued a set of technical specifications, 'The aircraft must be capable of carrying either a nuclear weapon or a large number of co...

Cloud access control systems are a modern advancement, drawing on the success of more traditional access control methods and adapting them for the modern day. As technology advances, so do security measures. Security is no longer simply a locked door and a grainy camera. Now, most buildings are covered by multiple security measures from high-quality IP CCTV, effective access controls, and smart intruder alarms. Remote viewing and smartphone controls have made security possible from anywhere at...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announces the ranking of Allied Universal Technology Services as the fourth largest integrator in North America in the 2022 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report. SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report ranks companies by their North American systems integration revenue, which includes solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up, and training sold directly to an end-u...

Princeton Identity (PI), a foremost developer of iris and face biometric identity solutions, has released a whitepaper, “Biometrics in Commercial Real Estate: Putting Possibilities into Practice.” This collaborative effort between co-authors Bobby Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Princeton Identity, and Paul Benne, PSP, CPOI, President and Founder of Sentinel Consulting, illuminates the many ways in which biometric identity solutions can contribute to a premium experience for commercia...

Concentric, the private risk consultancy firm that specializes in holistic security and intelligence services, is proud to announce the launch of Eclipse, their new digital solution providing enhanced personal cyber security and digital privacy.  Eclipse – turnkey solution Eclipse is a turnkey solution for individuals, families and teams to help mitigate digital risks. The platform offers leveled subscription tiers, à la carte services, and holistic defense-in-depth across co...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, announces the opening of the first Aiphone Experience Center on July, 1st 2022. The first of its kind for the company, the Aiphone Experience Center is an innovative approach to product demonstration within the physical security market. With education at the forefront of its premise, the center will promote full product understanding through each step of the sales process. Security systems integrators The...

In order to address spiraling cost pressures caused by surging inflation and commodity prices, business leaders are looking towards automation solutions. The recent geo-political conflict in Eastern Europe has significantly disrupted commodities markets, compounding already heightened inflation levels and seeing price-points rise in 2022 and beyond. To understand the true impact for businesses, SS&C Blue Prism (Blue Prism) commissioned a study of business leaders, which found that 73% of en...

ACS Pacesetters is pleased to welcome Octavian Facilities Management as its new member. This privately owned company was established in 2016 and has developed into a provider of security services. Operating throughout the UK, their main expertise and sector specialisms include logistics, education, public sector, events/broadcasting, and corporate and property management companies with demanding and high profile requirements.

Cognitec is proudly looking back at 20 successful years developing high-ranking face recognition technologies, and working with partners around the world on major government and commercial projects. Experienced software, algorithm and product development teams continue to bring high-performing algorithms and innovative products to the face recognition market. Since the founding days in 2002, the company has constantly extended its portfolio to offer products for facial image database search, re...

Yorkshire security manufacturer, Heald Ltd delivers STEM challenge to long-standing education partner, Hornsea School & Language College (HSLC) to enhance the understanding of the scope of manufacturing careers. For the challenge, Heald developed a six-week-long STEM challenge in which they briefed students of a ‘real world’ project scenario to identify which of Heald’s products would be best used for an installation. Required perimeter protection Students were provided...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, obtains RAPID ID certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). This will empower law enforcement officers to conduct mobile biometric identification on-the-fly. The solution handles behind-the-scenes heavy lifting for cross-check fingerprints against FDLE’s FALCON Integrated Criminal History System and FBI’s Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) databases. The officers simply tap the app to se...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced it has joined the  SPAC® (Smart Physical Access Control) Alliance. By joining the SPAC® Alliance, TDSi is a part of an organization that helps define the standards of Digital Security in Europe through initiatives such as the Secure & Smart Communication Protocol (SSCP), to promote standardization and interoperability. Security integration John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are very proud to announce...

ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global center for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and development laboratories, as well as global training facilities for up to 4,000 people per year in collaboration with universities. ABB invested EUR 100 million in the expansion of the B&R headquarters. Future industrial prod...

The hyper-connectivity that social media fortunes to both organizations and consumers has undoubtedly changed the way business is conducted. According to a study published in an article by Forbes in May 2021, over 70% of businesses surveyed now rely on social media for customer engagement, and nearly 90% of business executives interviewed agree that companies that don’t invest in social media will be left behind. Measuring brand engagement By engaging with customers directly and posting...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces the industry’s broadest portfolio of validated NGC-Ready systems optimized to accelerate AI and deep learning applications. Supermicro is highlighting many of these systems at the Supermicro GPU Live Forum in conjunction with NVIDIA GTC Digital. Supermicro NGC-Ready systems allow customers to train AI models using NVIDIA V100 Tensor Core GPUs and to perfo...

BRITON, a manufacturer of door controls and exit hardware in the UK, reveals its renewed brand identity, accentuating its proven principles of trust, performance and convenience. Building on a rich history, the brand refresh elevates Briton’s renowned heritage and reaffirms its promise to deliver quality and reliable solutions to customers under cohesive visuals. Briton’s brand evolution marks over a century of providing safe and functional building environments with high-quality, h...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly flexible and secure access control GARDiS software – Version 2.4. New enhancements include an enhanced Site Plan function, integration to Microsoft Active Directory, and Distributed Communications support for full security and business systems network integration. Additional functionality and features Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi comments, “It’s no secre...

Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behavior or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obje...

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm is held a big airshow on the airfield of Meaux-Esbly (France). This 2022 edition pays tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Groupe de Chasse Normandie-Niémen, hence the presence of many Yaks, including the famous Yak 3. In addition to aircraft from all over Europe, the French Air Force and the Navy are particularly present. On the program, a magnificent line-up with the presence of the Flamant MD 312, the Extra 330 of the Aerobatic...

On-demand visitor management has become more crucial than ever with the changing nature of work patterns. The team at Yardi Bluepoint recognizes this challenge and has developed an enhanced Visitor Check-in App to better manage the experience for people visiting commercial and corporate spaces. Paul Speariett, Regional Director for Yardi, said “This enhanced visitor check-in app is clean and simple to use, allowing building management and reception teams to provide alternate check-in opti...

The global chip supply chain has been in shambles since the pandemic started in early 2020, and it doesn’t appear to be recovering any time soon. From cars being shipped without CarPlay to businesses that are unable to obtain proximity cards for security purposes, it appears no industry is immune. Proximity cards and fobs are widely used throughout corporate enterprises. Users have likely used one before and may have simply referred to it as a badge. These badges are used for more than ju...

Trade FIDES is a supplier of comprehensive, integrated security systems both in the Czech Republic and abroad. The Czech Armed Forces are a long-time client for asset and data protection. When they needed to modernize their access control systems, Trade FIDES turned to ELATEC for a smooth transition between technologies. The reader needed to: Provide a high level of security appropriate for military applications. Support multiple existing transponder technologies with a unified solution. A...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announced the appointment of Sunit Dash to the role of Director, Head of Services APAC. Sunit Dash brings more than 15 years of leadership, project management, and service delivery experience to Qognify, gained through working with public and private sector organizations in industries such as telecom and smart/safe cities. Sunit brings years of experience Prior to joining Qognify, Sunit Dash worked for organizations i...

Delta Thailand launched Thailand’s first Net Zero Container Showroom in Amata City, Chonburi, featuring solar power generation, battery management, EV charging, lighting management, indoor climate control, and surveillance solutions. The core of the smart showroom is the scalable and modular Delta data center solution which enables remote access to its security, lighting, environment and charging systems. VIVOTEK’s state-of-the-art IP surveillance cameras and solutions were featu...

Door closers do most of their work out of sight. Building users may not always notice them, but an effective door closer helps everyone to experience a more secure, comfortable building. Not every door closer does the same job, however. An ASSA ABLOY Door Closer offers everyday benefits. Doors which require significant force to open are a big problem for inclusive access. An ASSA ABLOY Door Closer with Cam-Motion® technology can solve it and remove this barrier to building accessibility. It...

Alexandre is a Data Scientist who specializes in underwater acoustic recognition based on artificial intelligence. He works at Naval Group’s Center of Excellence for Information Human factors and Signature Management (CEMIS). He designs artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify sounds that a submarine can hear underwater. Capable of distinguishing blindly the sound of a dolphin from that of a merchant ship, ‘golden ears’ are to underwater acoustic analysis what a &ls...

Stephen Berrisford pleaded guilty at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court to supplying unlicensed security to the town’s Oktoberfest last year. Weston-super-Mare man, Stephen Berrisford pleaded guilty at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court to supplying unlicensed security to the town’s Oktoberfest last year. Mr Berrisford was fined £133 and is required to pay court costs of £500 and a victim surcharge of £34 by 31 August 2022. He is a sole-trader trading a...

ZeroEyes, Inc., creators of the only A.I.-based video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces it is in the top 10% of most cyber-secure companies. The rating was issued by BreachBits, a firm that predicts, monitors, and reduces cyber risks through constant systems monitoring and assigns a BreachRisk™ Score based on a company’s risk assessment. By partnering with BreachBits for continuous cyber risk monitoring, ZeroEyes i...

The Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC), a Committee of The Monitoring Association (TMA) comprised of representatives of TMA, the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and major security industry alarm companies and manufacturers, has appointed Tiffany Galarza, the Director of Telecommunications at ADT, and Sascha Kylau, the Vice President at OneTel Security, to Co-Chair the Committee. New AICC Co-Chairs appointed Tiffany Galarza and Sascha K...