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The new Power Calculation function in Version 4.11 of B&R's Automation Studio engineering environment shows developers exactly where power supply modules are needed in the layout of their X20 I/O system. Easily optimizing the number and position of power supply modules early in the design phase makes machine commissioning faster and more predictable. Hardware configuration analysis Automation Studio's hardware configuration analysis tool includes an X20 Power Calculation function that eva...
LastPass, the pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announces that Karim Toubba has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer. The cloud security veteran will lead LastPass as it separates from GoTo, formerly LogMeIn, and increases investment to create an even more seamless user experience, modernize go-to-market functions, and continue to build password and identity management solutions for the company’s customers. Toubba succeeds LastPass’ interim-CEO, Mike Kohlsd...
Cisco Meraki introduced a new way to bring additional intelligence to the Meraki portfolio of smart cameras. It launched MV Sense custom CV that allows its partners and customers to build their Machine Learning (ML) model to run directly on their cameras. This opens endless possibilities to solve new customer problems, as MV cameras can also be used to detect virtually any type of object. A variety of use cases As a result of this, there has been a myriad of new and exciting use cases for v...
Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider issued new research that shows that nearly 70% of chief information security officers (CISOs) believe open source security solutions provide a faster way to secure their environments. Likewise, 78% of CISOs believe open source solutions provide them with access to the best and most current innovations in cloud security, and more than 60% actively prefer to work with vendors who build open-source projects. Cloud security and OSS The r...
RISCO Group (RISCO), a globally renowned manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, has received the ISO 27001 certification for cloud and interactive services, related to security, building management and smart home solutions. Enhanced privacy and data security The certification recognizes RISCO’s extensive efforts and substantial investments made, in order to protect and increase privacy and data security from cyber-attacks. RISCO customers will gain additional reassurance th...
SMP Robotics is pleased to introduce a new partner to the US market, Team 1ST Technologies LLC. The company is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Team 1ST Technologies LLC has a staff of specialists who provide support for the operation of autonomous mobile robots. The company’s operators carry out round-the-clock, remote monitoring of robots. SMP Robotics - Team 1ST Technologies partnership Team 1ST Technologies LLC has been operating in the US market for many years now Such a s...
Matrix Comsec (Matrix), the globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises, has announced that it has bagged the Time2Leap Award for Research & Development, for designing and manufacturing its Face Recognition device, at the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit, organized by Summentor Pro Sales & Marketing Consultants. The 2nd edition of the MSME Investor, Export & Innovation Summit was held on April 20, 2022, in New Delhi,...
SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of smart access control solutions, has contracted with Denning Electronics to market and sell SALTO’s innovative products in the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Ken Wippich, the President and Owner of Denning Electronics, said “Denning Electronics is onboard to ensure that ineffective physical key systems in Illinois and Wisconsin are replaced with SALTO access control solutions.” Wireless electronic access products Ken Wi...
Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, recently unveiled an addition to its AI-enabled XVR series by releasing the XVR-I3 models. These new product models (XVR5000-I3 series and XVR5000-4KL-I3 series) support an array of AI features including full-channel SMD Plus and AI Coding, 4-channel Perimeter Protection, and more. It also supports the Scheduled AI function for more convenient and practical applications. Multiple cameras can also be integrated with XVR-I...
Dallmeier, a renowned German manufacturer of video solutions for casinos, is sponsor of the European Dealer Championship 2022 (16 to 18 May 2022, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco). With Dallmeier’s cameras and recording systems, as well as the ‘Casino Operating System’ HEMISPHERE SeMSy, casino operators can integrate, process and present data from different systems, and thereby improve their security and business processes. The European Dealer Championship offers the best croupi...
The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organizers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...
2N, the globally renowned company in IP intercom systems, will subject its products to robust testing against other leading technologies in a live setting. The tests will be run in a laboratory and will take place during the latest 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, scheduled at 3 pm CET, on April 28, 2022. 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition The 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, which is free and available to all, will be broadcast in English, with subtitles available in Germa...
Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, just launched its thermal monocular camera series — M Series. They are handheld cameras tailored for outdoor scenarios such as hiking, wildlife conservation, search and rescue missions, hunting, etc. M Series provides three model options (M20, M40, and M60) based on the image resolution of the cameras, while each of them includes multiple models with different lenses to meet diverse customer needs. Thermal imaging...
Ava Security, the open platform for cloud-native video security, has received the renowned Red Dot Design Award for the product design of its Bullet Camera, created in partnership with global design agency, EGGS Design (EGGS). Ava Bullet Launched in December 2021, the Ava Bullet is a robust, cloud-connected security camera that uses machine learning and directional audio analytics, in order to help users detect anomalies in real-time and receive incident notifications instantly. Red Dot is on...
Aqua Security, the globally renowned pure-play cloud native security provider, has published new research from Aqua’s threat research team, Nautilus, which demonstrates attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments. The research shows that adversaries are adopting more sophisticated techniques, leveraging multiple attack components and shifting attention to Kubernetes and the software supply chain. Aqua’s new research report The ‘2022 Cloud Native Threat...
“Every employer’s fundamental responsibility to their employees is to eliminate risks to health and safety, for every worker, including those who work alone,” advises Matt Smitheman, Senior Solutions Consultant, at Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. Occupational risks As retailers continue to adapt their business models, many are...
On April 20th 2022, Vagsheer was launched by the Defense Secretary of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar. Vagsheer is the last of the six P75 Scorpene submarine entirely built by the Indian shipyard - Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), based on years of successful technology transfer and partnership with Naval Group. The Vagsheer is the last of the series of six Kalvari-class submarines ordered by India in 2005 to be launched. MDL teams will now have to complete the integration and setting to work of...
LastPass, the pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announces Mary Kay, a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 40 countries around the world, is in its seventh year of using LastPass to improve its overall security posture. In 2015, Mary Kay began using LastPass to securely share credentials for its marketing team to deliver confidential materials to partners around the world without putting its business at risk. Fast forward to today and LastPass is central to Mary Kay&rsqu...
After the launch of the PXC4 and PXC5 controllers for the optimized control of small and medium-sized buildings, Siemens has added the PXC7 to its Desigo portfolio to offer even more flexibility to building automation practitioners. This new addition allows professionals to program heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications for larger buildings. Due to its simplified integration capabilities, the Desigo PXC7 controller supports system integrators in providing a complete auto...
Vigitron, Inc., the globally renowned provider of network solutions for security applications, has announced the expansion of its fiber products and the introduction of their ‘Focus on Fiber’ program. This program expands the fiber products to address all aspects of networking using fiber from SFPs to fiber media converters and network core switches. ‘Focus on Fiber’ program Neil Heller, the Vice President (VP) of Business Development at Vigitron, Inc., said &ldqu...
Following a pandemic-exacerbated rise in data breaches and ransomware attacks, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, guided public sector organizations on how to reduce cyber vulnerabilities of physical security systems that are often overlooked. IP security cameras and other security devices were put in place to protect people, assets, and environments. But the same network connectivity that enables organization...
Dragonfruit AI unveils Dragonfruit Frontier, a new fully integrated VMS and video analytics solution that delivers a software-only License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution, which employs advanced AI technology vs. traditional image processing. Unlike conventional LPR analytics, Dragonfruit Frontier works with virtually any surveillance camera, eliminating the need for custom hardware and complex installations, which greatly reduces costs. Advanced LPR analytics solution Designed for fast and...
Morse Watchmans, the industry renowned company in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2022, highlighting their latest solutions at Booth #1567. For over a century, Morse Watchmans have been known as an innovator of high-quality, cost-effective security technology. Specializing in state-of-the-art key management, asset management, guard tour, and key ring systems, Morse Watchmans delivers reliable, easy-to-use products to meet a...
What is a video monitoring solution? Think of it like a traditional security alarm service, but with live video that monitors sensitive areas 24/7. As compared to traditional video monitoring services that require a person to be physically sitting and watching a screen - or sometimes many screens - a modern video monitoring solution can be set so automatic alerts are sent via mobile app or email, notifying administrators or security personnel, when an event occurs. Dahua’s smart video mo...
Allied Universal, the global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Darren Pedersen as President of Allied Universal Canada, with the expansion of security services in Canada, under the Allied Universal brand. Allied Universal acquired G4S Secure Solutions Ltd. in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Darren Pedersen joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997, starting as Operations Supervisor and worked his way up to General Manager for Mississ...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has announced that it has joined Bisner’s innovative Smart Workplace App. Bisner’s user-friendly Smart Workplace App makes offices more productive and efficient for employees and tenants. Eagle Eye Networks – Bisner integration The integration between Bisner and Eagle Eye Networks allows tenants to handle all building requests. Video data delivers insigh...
ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it will unify its Pro AV products distribution offering under the ADI Global Distribution brand. Following the integration of its newly acquired Shoreview Distribution business, ADI will integrate its Herman Pro AV business in Spring 2022. Herman Integration Services (HIS), the AV labor subcontracting services, will retain its brand and continue to serve as a value-added service available throu...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...
The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), the global, member-driven technical standards development organization, has announced its new 2022 Board of Directors. Five board seats were open and the following candidates were elected by a member vote to serve a two-year term: Alex Wight – Lead PKI Architect and Principle Engineer, Cisco Systems (new), Betty Zhao – Standard Operation Manager, Haier (re-elected), Brian Bishop – the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Data Performance...
