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IMCO Group, a provider of complex solutions for air, land, and maritime defense applications, held a special two-day demonstration of its solutions and capabilities at its showroom in Rosh Ha'Ayn, Israel. One-Stop-Shop Solution Together with its subsidiaries and partners, IMCO Group offers One-Stop-Shopping for end-to-end Terrain Dominance Solutions which includes a range of hardware and software solutions offering scalable tactical superiority capability using UAVs, hovering platforms, UGVs,...
An underpass system serving Southeast Asia needed to modernize from its aging analog CCTV system to new IP. The underpass system includes over 150 stations connected by 135 miles of rail; facilitating over 5 million commuter trips on an average weekday. The passengers have come to expect a high level of quality and reliability as the transit system is one of the most reliable in the world; consistently achieving a 99.9% on-time rate. However, it was becoming increasingly complex and diffic...
Hexadrone unveiled its first serial drone, the Tundra, a ruggedized, multi-functional, modular drone that will be industrially manufactured in a factory under construction in France. The Tundra uses ultra-rugged, miniature Fischer UltiMate™ and Fischer MiniMax™ connectivity solutions, able to withstand the harsh environments the drone may need to operate in. First French modular, multi-rotor drone Resulting from more than three years of development, the Tundra is the first French m...
BIRD Aerosystems, the developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Airborne Surveillance, Information, and Observation (ASIO) solutions, announced the opening of an office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of the expansion of its activities in the Latin American market. The company already has offices across the world, including Israel, the USA, Cyprus, and Switzerland, and is currently establishing another office in Singapore. Attaining local presence The new office in Argen...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new course to help industry professionals prepare to take the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam. The new CSPM Review Course expands SIA’s CSPM offerings; it will be offered virtually and will be taught by CSPM-certified instructors with extensive experience in security project management. Course coverage The course covers the key areas of knowledge and topics tested by the CSPM exam, shares...
GMB has struck a deal with Securitas to become the first security provider to sign up for the union’s ground-breaking disability passport. The passport- developed by GMB and the TUC - is a straightforward, worker-owned process, that removes the stress and uncertainty many disabled workers face around reasonable adjustments. Securitas employs 355,000 people in 48 markets including more than 9,000 UK Employees. The move will mean all staff will be covered by t...
Sensor systems supplier HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract worth approximately 200 million euros in the frame of ‘Quadriga’ procurement program of 38 Eurofighter/Typhoon combat aircraft by the German Air Force. The contract placed by Airbus Defense and Space comprises the production and delivery of radar systems and core electronics components which will be produced at HENSOLDT’s site in Ulm and at consortium partner Indra’s site in Spain. Improving the aircraft&...
Meeting a challenge is what business is all about. Challenges are beneficial to any company, providing a valuable learning opportunity and a means to demonstrate expertise, skill, and an approach to solving a problem in a unique or innovative way. Working in partnership with Oslo Airport to install the RTT110 EDS system presented Rapiscan Systems with not just one, but two unique challenges. Challenges faced by Rapiscan The first was creating a propr...
When search and rescue cameras were first introduced in the early 1990s, they changed the way technical search specialists conducted operations in collapsed structures. It gave them the ability to view void spaces that were otherwise inaccessible. Since that time, image technology has moved forward by leaps and bounds, but search and rescue camera development over the same period appears to have stalled. Current technical search cameras contain an image sensor mounted in a housing that allows i...
ComplyAdvantage, a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection announced that Gemini, a crypto exchange and custodian selected ComplyAdvantage’s hyperscale platform for anti-money laundering risk management. Compliance teams around the world need access to intelligent technologies that can uncover risk in real-time and decrease operational costs so their companies can transact with trust and grow with confidence. With the accelerated adoption of cryptocurrency an...
VMware, Inc. unveiled expanded cloud workload protection capabilities to deliver security for containers and Kubernetes. The new solution will help increase visibility, enable compliance and enhance security for containerized applications from build to production in the public cloud and on-premises environments. Comprehensive cloud platform “Containers and Kubernetes are enabling organizations to develop and modernize applications faster than ever, but the innovation is also expanding t...
AMAG announces the release of Symmetry CompleteView VMS v5.5. This includes a variety of quality and stability improvements, minor features, and minor updates to the user experience. Import and export camera configurations With Symmetry CompleteView v5.5, one can import and export camera configuration with a CSV file. This capability is backward compatible with 4.x exports and can be used to easily backup, restore, move, or analyze the cameras in a system. It can also export server configurat...
Wavestore is introducing an updated version of its open-platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS). Wavestore v6.26 enables bounding boxes and polygons to be rendered directly in the WaveView client. This can greatly improve situational awareness by instantly drawing operators’ attention to objects of interest. In this release, ONVIF analytics metadata from Bosch cameras are supported and other data sources will be added in future releases. Improved system eff...
Hikvision launched newly updated HikCentral Professional 2.0 security software (“HCP 2.0”), which blends feeds from multiple systems onto a single platform. HCP 2.0 can be configured to link video security devices, alarm and access control systems, and more, including third-party systems through the OpenAPI – for easy centralized management of a variety of security and business applications. Frank Zhang, President of Hikvision’s International Product and Solution Center,...
Strong price pressure combined with high-quality requirements - the beverage and bottle industry faces the classic dilemma of many industries. This is also the case in the quality control department of a French manufacturer of plastic caps. Reliably detecting cracks and micro-cracks on plastic caps in 40 different colors and shades running at high speed on a production line is a real challenge. APREX Solutions from Nancy, France has successfully achieved this goal with the help of image process...
Eagle Eye Networks, a global company in cloud video surveillance, released its new report detailing camera use and insights from cameras connected to the Eagle Eye Networks Cloud Video Management System (VMS). The insights are analyzed from a sample data set of 100,000 cameras in 90 countries around the world. True Cloud, technology improvements, COVID-19, and the need for business intelligence are transforming the video surveillance market. Cloud video surveillance “As the global leade...
LenelS2 announced the release of its Elements™ system, cloud-based, purpose-built access control and video management system delivered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. The Elements system is designed to be easily installed and simple to use with a mobile-first, intuitive user interface. Information is available at any time and accessible from anywhere on any device. By leveraging the power of the cloud, businesses benefit from automated updates, reduced on-site maintenance, pre...
Essence SmartCare, part of IoT solutions provider Essence Group announced that ADT Security Australia, provider of security monitoring services, has selected its Care@Home Enhanced Telecare Services Platform to expand ADT’s health and wellness services offering in Australia. ADT Security Australia is part of Johnson Controls, the company in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. This partnership was facilitated in conjunction with HSC Technology Group. It will enable ADT to enhance it...
2020: A year that will most certainly never be forgotten. While challenging, we can all agree that with challenge oftentimes comes growth. While it’s true that organizations and individuals alike experienced truly unprecedented times, many people wonder: What is the takeaway from all that? Is it important to have a plan for operational resilience in times of chaos, or simply be willing to adapt and adjust as one goes? The answer: both. About Operational Resilience 1. Critical even...
Userful Corporation, the provider of a software-defined AV-over-IP platform for the enterprise, announced the appointment of Shane Vega as Director of Product Marketing & Business Development. In this role, Vega will be responsible for scaling the product team and managing Userful’s expanding product suite. “We are happy to have Shane join the Userful team”, says John Marshall, CEO of Userful. “His expertise in control rooms and mission-critical...
Panasonic Security Solutions announced that it had become a Founder of the relaunched International Professional Security Association (IPSA). The association is dedicated to supporting those individuals and companies working in the fire and security sector, many of which are classified as key workers. Member job roles range from installation technicians of security systems and fire systems to vital security personnel. Free app and membership The Panasonic investment, as one of a number o...
FLIR Systems announced the availability of two premium visible-camera options as part of its full lineup of Quasar™ security cameras. Designed for use in demanding indoor and outdoor environments, the new FLIR Quasar Premium Mini-Dome and Quasar Premium Bullet deliver the forensic image quality, tight integration, and advanced cybersecurity features required for critical infrastructure sites, remote facilities, or large areas requiring close monitoring. Delivering optimum performance Th...
FLIR recently celebrated the grand opening of FLIR Systems Middle East (FSME), a newly combined service and support center based in Dubai. Located next to Al Maktoum International Airport, the new 33,000+ square foot (3,110 square meters) facility will house state-of-the-art service and repair capabilities. The building features two service labs designed to meet the unique needs of the company’s Industrial and Defense Technologies businesses and products. FLIR customer exper...
Optilan, the security, and communications company for the energy, infrastructure, pipeline, and rail sectors have appointed Adrian Bannister as Chief Financial Officer to its Executive Management Team. Adrian brings over 25 years of experience in Chief Financial Officer roles and was most notably involved in the buyout of the Sparrows Offshore team in 2000. Adrian has worked exclusively for high-growth and entrepreneurial, private-equity-backed companies ever since then. Adrian was most recent...
Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, has expanded and updated its line-up of multi-sensor cameras featuring its Wisenet 7 chipset. Enhanced Image Quality With Wisenet 7 at their core, the new multi-sensor cameras support Hanwha Techwin’s ‘extreme’ Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology which utilizes advanced Local Contrast Enhancement and Scene Analysis technology. This enables the cameras to capture ultra-clear images from scen...
The CrossChex Cloud is based on the AWS cloud server, providing easy solutions for the small and medium business sectors and helps store the data more safely. The security processes and controls are authenticated to meet SOC 2 Type II security standards. This includes using two-fact or verify, encrypting computers, logging administrators' actions, tracking access grants using verified policies, and following repeatable processes for a consistent and secure customer experience. Recognition Abil...
Physical security information management (PSIM) is a category of software that is designed to integrate multiple unconnected security applications, enable automation of workflows and processes, and provide control over devices through a unified user experience. Enables proactive problem solving It can operate as a platform dedicated to physical security or as part of a broader Critical Event Management (CEM) capability. It collects and correlates events from existing disparate security...
Videosoft is going global with its range of adaptive low bandwidth video streaming products. The Videosoft suite of cutting-edge video streaming products, including the brand new FireBird F-100, delivers high quality, low latency live video over unreliable or congested networks, including 4G mobile and satellite. Videosoft is headed up by Chief Executive Officer Stewart McCone, one of the industry's pioneering video streaming experts, who brings more than 20 years of experience to the Videosoft...
ISS India Country Manager is recognized as ‘Transformational CEO of the Year in Crisis’ at the Business Leader of the Year Award 2021 by World Leadership Congress for his visionary leadership during a tumultuous 2020. Aksh Rohatgi, CEO and Country Manager, ISS India, has been recognized as the ‘Transformational CEO of the Year in Crisis’ in the Business Leader of the Year Award 2021 organized by World Leadership Congress on February 17. Visionary leadership He was chos...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has received awards from the United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver improved air and ground surveillance capabilities using advanced thermal imaging and drone technology. All awards are potentially worth more than $23 million, including for the delivery of the next-generation FLIR LVSS™ (Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System) for CBP’s Mobile Surveillance Capability (MSC) program and delivery of FLIR SkyRaider&trade...
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