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Teledyne FLIR integrator Thermal Vision Research is working with a pioneering manufacturer of life-saving protective equipment for military applications, BCB International, to do exactly that. With 160 years of experience in developing protective technology, BCB International provides bespoke camouflage materials that conceal equipment and personnel across a spectrum of different wavelengths to ensure that secrecy and safety work as one. Precise insights vs prohibitive environments BCB tests...

Frequentis purchased 100% of the Norwegian software company GuardREC ATC, which develops recorder solutions for the air traffic control (ATC) market. The company has many years of knowledge and experience in safety- and operation-critical applications. The seller was the Norwegian EMBRON Group, www.embrongroup.com. Author's quote “Our market studies revealed great potential in the recorder market, and by bringing together the expertise of our existing Frequentis DIVOS prod...

Introduction A pioneering private sector bank offers financial solutions through its nationwide branches, headquartered in Mumbai, India. They required a single-box communication system that could accommodate 1250 Analog users while being integrated with other brands' PBX systems Over IP. Challenges The bank wanted a compact IP PBX system with all the end users as Analog extensions. ETERNITY LE could accommodate up to 1100 Analog users as its other slots were occupied with PRI cards. Inc...

Connectivity and convenience are key themes in the latest edition of the biennial Wireless Access Control Report. Using data gathered from a new survey of 400 security, facilities management, and IT professionals, the Wireless Access Control Report 2023 identifies trends that will shape this market and customers’ experience over the coming years. The Report was published by IFSEC Insider and includes expert contributions from analysts Omdia and Digital Access Solutions pioneers at ASSA AB...

Matrix, a security and telecom solutions provider, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Security and Fire Expo. This highly anticipated event brings together renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts, and key government officials from both the Indian and international security industries.  Cutting-edge technologies on Exhibit Matrix aims to showcase its innovative products and cutting-edge technologies at the event, further solidifying its position as a trus...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, released its highly anticipated Global Mobile Threat Report 2023. This year’s report reveals a continued growth toward mobile-powered business, along with the increasingly sophisticated security risks facing it, including spyware, phishing, and ransomware.  The Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 examines the most important trends that shaped the mobile security landscape over the last year and d...

Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year Award. "Our OpenBlue connected solutions run on Microsoft Azure and use the power of data to put smart, healthy, sustainable buildings within reach for businesses around the world," said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls. "From hospitals, universities, and schools to stadiums, airports, shi...

As internet protocols and cloud resources play a larger role in broadcast video workflows, production pioneers are identifying the technologies and processes that must be implemented to streamline operations. Eric Deniau, SVP of R&D at Vitec, offers his insights on the shifting trends and emerging challenges in the broadcast sector plus, the actions broadcasters should consider adapting to an increasingly competitive business landscape. The broadcast sector is an industry in transition Th...

Ajax Systems unveils WaterStop, a water shutoff valve with remote control. It helps to build a fully automated leak prevention system with professional security technology reliability. The device consists of a valve and a powerful electric actuator that shuts off the water automatically, by command from the Ajax app or a button pressed on-site. "Now Ajax goes beyond security, becoming a product in which more professionals — like electricians and plumbers — start to be inte...

Vigitron, Inc., the pioneering manufacturer of networking products designed for security applications, is pleased to announce that its Vi00103 NetMux™ has been awarded patent US-20220294654-A1. The Vi00103 is a cost-effective solution that enables the transmission of data and power to two IP/PoE devices over a single category cable. Since its introduction, the Vi00103 has been installed in tens of thousands of applications. Vi00103 NetMux™ "The Vi00103 is another testament to Vigi...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia™ Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phones. Sipelia...

Iris ID, the pioneer in Iris recognition technology for 25 years has been supporting the FBI since the initial pilot of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) Iris Service in 2014. The Iris Service affords law enforcement and criminal justice community economies of scale by utilizing highly efficient Iris biometric technology, which is fast, accurate, and contactless. As a biometric, Iris is regarded as the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or facial recognition and is second onl...

As life and business in the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on being connected to the Internet, the world has seen an increase in products known as the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming available in the shape of smart doorbells, smart locks, lightbulbs, and voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. It is estimated that the number of internet-connected devices across the world now stands in the region of 35 billion with that number predicted to rise to 75 billion by 2025. SCD accredi...

St Savior, a Church of England place of worship, in Luton, is a listed building that has faced challenges with crime and vandalism. The church had no fencing around the rear entrance, which made it vulnerable to trespassers, theft, and other crimes. Additionally, broken windows were a major concern for the congregation and clergy, who were worried about the safety of the church building and the people attending. Religious hate crime Unfortunately, places of worship are a common target of a num...

CMS Distribution, a value-added IT distribution company serving corporate resellers, managed service providers, and independent IT companies, and BackBox, the world’s most trusted network automation company, have announced the launch of a new partnership to distribute the BackBox platform in the UK and IE. This will be the first network and security device automation product in the CMS Distribution portfolio. The companies will be offering demonstrations of the BackBox platform at I...

Thanks to Mobile Access, the new solution from Bosch, access to buildings and restricted areas can now be managed without additional identification media such as plastic cards. Mobile Access is fully integrated into the tried-and-tested access management system from Bosch and offers numerous benefits in terms of efficiency, security, and convenience for building owners, employees, and visitors. Both efficient and user-friendly A few clicks are all it takes for authorized individuals, such as...

The KC Pet Project, a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization in Kansas City, MO, now has clear communications inside and outside of its facilities for its team that cares for 15,000 animals per year. Zenitel Americas, in conjunction with Convergint–a global provider in service-based systems integration–recently installed intercoms and IP speakers at the KC Pet Project facilities as part of Convergint’s 2023 Convergint Social Responsibility Day. Convergint’s a...

Milestone Systems announces its latest product update, XProtect 2023 R2, a software upgrade designed to meet the evolving demands of video management software (VMS) users. Following the successful 2023 R1 update earlier this year, the R2 release brings significant advancements, featuring adaptive playback, video restrictions, the introduction of adaptive view for exports, a new rapid REVIEW enhanced installer, and improvements in XProtect Management Server Failover capabilities. New functi...

Ajax Systems, the manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, held a series of offline events called Ajax Business Day. The exclusive presentations were hosted for the security industry providers in DACH, Italy, and France regions. With a focus on empowering participants to scale up their businesses, Ajax Systems successfully gathered over 450 professionals totally. The events featured a lineup of Ajax experts, including the company’s CEO, Aleksandr Konotopskyi, who shared va...

Exabeam, a cybersecurity pioneer and creator of New-Scale SIEM for advancing security operations, announced the general availability of Outcomes Navigator, an advanced visualization feature within the New-Scale SIEM product portfolio. Outcomes Navigator helps cybersecurity providers overcome one of their most significant challenges-having a clear understanding and way to visualize continuous detection coverage improvement against key security use cases across their business and IT environments....

Sumsub, the global verification platform providing customizable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring, and AML solutions for the whole customer journey, announces the launch of its enhanced deepfakes detection technology into Sumsub’s liveness and deepfake detection solution. According to Sumsub’s reports, the number of deepfakes detected in Q1 2023 was 10% greater than all of 2022 combined. Responding to this growing threat of identity fraud, the company made major updates to its in-hou...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, continues to experience outstanding success in establishing partnerships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. Leveraging its cutting-edge iris recognition technology, Iris ID has emerged as the preferred choice for enhancing security measures using the highest form of biometric identity authentication and verification to best safeguard the integrity of critical operations at pioneering organizations. Author's quote  "We ar...

STM Group Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide security services for the British Library’s St Pancras site in London, commencing on July 1st, 2023. This partnership exemplifies the company’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the nation's heritage sites. The British Library is the United Kingdom’s national library, one of the six legal deposit libraries in the UK and Ireland, renowned for housing collections of printed an...

Projected to be the tallest tower in South Asia upon completion in 2025, “The One” residences towers in Colombo, Sri Lanka will comprise 92 floors (reaching 376 m in height), and offer residential, business, and leisure facilities. DNAKE signed a cooperation agreement with “The One" in September 2013 and brought ZigBee smart home system to the model houses of “The One.” The products on display are included. Smart buildings DNAKE IP video intercom products enable m...

The situation Located in Turkey, the project Sur Yapı Lavender is creating a new living space that will be worth the name of the city, in the most preferred and prestigious district of Anatolian Side, Sancaktepe. Its constructor Sur Yapı stands out as a group of companies engaged in product development, turnkey contracting, development of office and shopping mall projects, housing estate management, housing estate second-hand management, and shopping mall leasing and management, starting from t...

Sentry Enterprises, a cutting-edge company that is transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, announces an alliance with Allegion for customers seeking “trusted-identity” utilizing two-factor biometric authentication without expensive infrastructure investment. Allegion, with pioneering brands like Schlage®, Von Duprin®, and LCN®, specializes in security around the doorway and beyond, with products that help keep people safe and secure wh...

Nearly half of America's frontline workers would quit their jobs if they could afford to, citing threats to their personal safety at work, according to the 2023 Verkada Workplace Safety Survey.  The study found that 76 percent of employers have experienced a security incident in the last year, and a majority of frontline workers feel that the threat of physical harm is on the rise. Solutions of Verkada Safety Survey Key findings of the 2023 Verkada Workplace Safety Survey include:...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defense Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and cont...

On June 9, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rolled out updates to its Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. Because managed service providers (MSPs) play a crucial role in ensuring the security of customer data and applications, some of the responsibility for data protection now falls to them. This article will summarize some of the key updates to the FTC standards. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of monitoring SaaS business applications, particularly Microsoft 365...

The official awards of publications Fire Safety Matters and Security Matters, the "FSM Awards," took place yesterday evening at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Established to promote innovation and the highest standards of excellence, NSI-approved companies were well-represented among the finalists and winners. NSI congratulates all the winners and finalists among whom 10 NSI-approved companies were shortlisted as finalists with 28 nominations between them, of whom six took home the top pr...