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Ford and ADT Inc. will invest in a new joint venture called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s AI-driven video camera technology to help customers strengthen the security of new and existing vehicles across automotive brands. “The combination of our technologies and our deep security experience creates a new category of protection for work and personal vehicles,” said Elliot Cohen, ADT chief business development officer. “Ve...

Menlo Security, a globally renowned company in cloud security, has announced a new strategic partnership with Distology. Menlo Security has selected the specialist IT cyber security distributor, in order to help roll out its portfolio of products to the UK market. Menlo Security helps IT and security professionals to eliminate cyber security threats, by protecting users and business networks, via its Cloud Security Platform, powered by its Isolation Core. Countering cyber security threats Thi...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, announced that CGL Technologies will join their membership under the leadership of newly appointed Principal, Christopher Wetzel. The addition of CGL Technologies marks the fourth new member company for Security-Net within the past month, bringing its total number of member companies to 19. CGL Technologies is a security systems integrator based out of Westwood, Mass., recognized for providing integrated security solutions to many la...

AGILOX makes new top management appointments. Helmut Schmid takes over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2022, as successor to the previous CEO, Franz Humer. Helmut Schmid will continue the AMR manufacturer’s ongoing strategy to expand its global market share. New appointments at AGILOX As the sole Managing Director of AGILOX, he also adds three new authorized signatories to the management team, Josef Baumann-Rott, Klaus Pucher and Robert Mayer. Helmut Schmid, who was the h...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that Dr. JihFen Lei has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Teledyne FLIR Defense, one of the providers of thermal imaging, unmanned systems, and intelligent sensing solutions to global security and public safety markets. Defense Technologies Segment The newly named organization is a rebranding of the company’s Defense Technologies Segment, comprising two businesses – Surveillance, and Unmanned and Integrated Solutions (UIS). W...

Following the publication on 10 January 2022 of the Government’s response to the Protect Duty public consultation, which ran from February 26 to July 2, 2021, Axis Communications’ Steven Kenny, Industry Liaison, Architecture and Engineering, examined the assessment. Steven Kenny said, “Axis welcomes the response from Government and, indeed, from the majority of respondents to the consultation who support tougher security measures to ensure preparedness for and protection from...

Suprema, a global renowned company in access control and biometric solutions, participates in the largest security exhibition of the Middle East, Intersec 2022, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from January 16 – 18, 2022. At the event, Suprema shared a showcase of its third-generation access control portfolio, which focuses on contactless solutions with the latest market demands in the post-COVID era. FaceStation F2 facial recognition technology In 2021, Suprema differentiated...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of pioneering security system integrators, announced the addition of its newest member, e.Norman Security Systems, Inc., a full-service systems integrator, based out of Naperville, Illinois, USA. The addition of e.Norman Security Systems and Janusz M. Sochacki, Vice President and Director of Sales, represents one of four new additions, within the past month, to the Security-Net organization, which are aimed at expanding geographic reach and bolstering the group&rsq...

The Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) announces the signing of a contract to supply 14 Mortar Carrier VBMs, 26 Command Post VBMs (13 in Tactical Unit and 13 in Command Unit version), along with six ‘10x10’ rescue and recovery vehicles. Signed on December 30, 2021, at the Secretary of Defense (Segredifesa) Land Armaments Directorate, the contract comes as part of the ongoing supply (‘Phase 2’) of Medium Armored Vehicles to the Italian Army’s Second Medium Brigade,...

Kentec Electronics (Kentec), the globally renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched K-Mesh, a next-generation wireless detection system that uses self-healing and configuring Mesh technology, to deliver optimum levels of reliability. K-Mesh wireless detection system Launched at the global security event, Intersec 2022, K-Mesh is a new development and new name for Kentec’s Ekho wireless system. Kentec’s sister company, Hochiki Europe, will retain the Ekho...

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional ‘physical security’, a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cyber security are being rapidly pioneered, by entities big and small in the security industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of re-defining itself. It is movin...

Industrial RFID technology takes RFID past supply chain applications, into manufacturing and production, with more demanding applications, such as the high-temperature environments found in automotive industry. A properly designed RFID tracking system can significantly improve production efficiencies, control costs and streamline overall processes. Automotive provides a compelling example of a complex manufacturing process that involves numerous measures and steps, in order to ensure that what...

Modern arena security solutions offer a variety of tools to keep authorized personnel, fans and assets safe. Alcatraz AI's stadium security provides uninterrupted facial authentication for unparalleled protection. Keep reading for the 6 reasons why it’s important to upgrade. Proper stadium security Simple Implementation & Scaling - Stadium events can get pretty huge, with attendance up in the tens or possibly hundreds of thousands depending on the arena. Maintaining proper stadium s...

There are countless identity protection challenges, including how to protect private data, secure diverse payment methods, tackle large-scale identity theft and piracy, safeguard confidentiality for top-class service quality and ensure approved people can quickly enter secured areas. Advanced digital solutions In an ever more online world, advanced digital solutions that bring about trustworthy environments are sorely needed. This latest agreement builds on previous joint scientific research p...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced plans to open a new data center in Doha, Qatar to meet growing customer demand in the region.  Eagle Eye Networks operates a global network of data centers that are purpose-built for video surveillance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled. The data centers are managed directly by Eagle Eye personnel to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Customizable cloud security solutio...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of renowned security system integrators, is welcoming The Protection Bureau, a long-time member of Security-Net, back to its membership fold. The return of The Protection Bureau comes just a few months after Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. acquired the Exton, Pennsylvania, based integration firm. Mike Jobrey, the General Manager of The Protection Bureau, has now assumed the role as the member representative for the company. Security-Net member Mike Jobrey said...

Experts in human, vehicle and object detection, Business Insight 3, has built on its sole UK partnership with Barcelona-headquartered technology provider, Davantis. Working together, the two organizations have released a ground-breaking product which is set to drastically improve intruder detection while reducing the number of false alarms from security systems at some of the UK’s most important national infrastructure sites. Reduced false alarms The product, called DFUSION, is exclusiv...

The Regional Sales Director for the United States and Canada joins Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest security system developer, to start the active company development in this market. Team expansion Robert Harman is an expert in the field of security system sales. He started his career 18 years ago in a distribution company and later became a sales manager for a security system manufacturer, where he rose to the position of sales director for Canada. With such strong expertise, Robert join...

Nexkey, an innovator in cloud-based mobile access control, developed a new technology for retailers to simplify store operations and management after an increased need for curbside pickups, loss prevention, and overall better consumer experience to battle online shopping. Nexkey Core Nexkey has developed new lock compatibility for the Nexkey Core to replace every lock and key in the store with the smartphone, most notably retail cabinets. Nexkey also expanded its dashboard to deliver never bef...

Security is of the utmost importance in the healthcare setting so that patients and staff alike can focus their attention on improved clinical outcomes. Unfortunately, visitors are often a contributing factor to safety incidents and the burden on hospital staff has increased exponentially since the onset of the pandemic. Let’s review the current state of healthcare workplace safety and how an automated, cyber-physical approach can help eliminate the administrative hassle and strengthen sa...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned company in video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, is introducing an integrated security solution, which is designed for off-grid outdoor surveillance. Integrating 4G network transmission technology and solar power into an intelligent surveillance system, this solution aims to create a lightweight monitoring experience for outdoor environments, with electricity and network shortages. Lightweight integrated security solution Bobby Cheung, Pr...

The globally renowned Software as a Service (SaaS) company, Safeture AB, based in Lund, Sweden, has won, together with its partner, Falck Global Assistance, a public procurement for a four-year framework agreement, regarding travel risk management for the European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt, Germany. Four-year framework agreement The four-year framework agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other member...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched Tyco Software House iSTAR Ultra G2, a next generation door controller, which is designed for cyber resiliency, providing customers with faster processing power, advanced enterprise functionality and the building blocks needed for future expansion. iSTAR Ultra G2 door controller Ideal for mid-size to large scale deployments in higher education, healthcare, government, data center,...

SureCloud, a globally renowned provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions and cyber security services, has announced the launch of its Internal Audit Management solution. Combined with its tools for managing enterprise risk, IT risk and compliance, SureCloud now offers customers the ability to implement the full ‘three lines of defense’ as recommended in the Institute of Internal Auditors’ model for effective and efficient governance, risk management and cont...

VITAPROTECH Group is accelerating its development in security software solutions and strengthening its monitoring branch through the acquisition of PRYSM Software. Established in 1996, PRYSM Software is a French publisher of integrated solutions for global supervision and building control (PSIM - Physical Security Information Management). Based on open standards, PRYSM solutions provide flexibility and ease of deployment, ensuring end customers are independent and unifying heterogeneous environ...

Getac announced the launch of its ZX10 fully rugged tablet, a versatile new 10-inch device built around the Android 11 operating system (OS). The ZX10 will sit alongside Getac’s popular ZX70 fully rugged 7-inch Android tablet, giving customers in industries such as public safety, utilities, energy, transport & logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and defense more options when choosing rugged Android devices that best suit their operational needs. Powerful operational...

DNAKE, an industry pioneer and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, and Yealink, a unified communication (UC) terminal solution provider, have completed the compatibility test, enabling the interoperability between DNAKE IP video intercom and Yealink IP phones. Easy door entrance access As the door entry device, DNAKE IP video intercoms are used to control the door entrance. Integration with Yealink IP phones allows the DNAKE SIP video intercom system to receive phone calls lik...

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., the premier facial recognition platform for live video, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. These include letting go of fears around AI, embracing hybrid cloud solutions, and embracing pandemic-driven use cases. The current conversations about AI are frequently fear-based. Coverage in the media has been dominated by depictions of rampant bias and invasions of privacy. While these are legitimate concerns, allowing the fears to...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform that controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, and energy management systems, recently completed a comprehensive update to its application. Starting with a fresh new look that offers an improved sense of intuitiveness and ease of use, especially in mobile applications, users will find more detailed information in an easier-to-locate interface scr...