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Arcules, innovators in integrated video and access control cloud services, has announced a strategic partnership with RAS Watch to deliver a fully managed and outsourced global security operations center (GSOC) solution. The jointly developed Rapid Deployment Kit incorporates the Arcules cloud video management system and Axis Communications IP cameras, as well as remote monitoring, alert verification and system health monitoring from RAS Watch. During the outbreak of COVID-19, businesses are lo...

IDEX Biometrics ASA, a provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEX’s fingerprint sensor and Tongxin Microelectronics’ Co., Ltd. (TMC) secure element have been included in a biometric payment card certified by China UnionPay. This is the first biometric payment card to be certified by China UnionPay. TMC is a secure element supplier in China focused on the smart card industry and is partnering with IDEX to accelerate...

One Identity, a pioneer in identity-centered security, announces a partnership with HashiCorp, a provider of multi-cloud infrastructure automation software used by developers, operators and security professionals. With the integration of One Identity’s privileged access management (PAM) Safeguard for Privileged Sessions, HashiCorp Vault users can now securely manage, monitor, record, and audit privileged and administrative access to their vaulted tokens, passwords, certificates, API keys...

Where one is a large multi-national retailer or a smaller high-street store, security will be near the top of the list of priorities. In fact, the safety of visitors and staff, coupled with the security of goods, can be vital to any retailer’s success and profitability. CLIQ® technology from provider Mul-T-Lock offers a smart security solution for all types of retail applications, whether it be a chain of supermarkets or a standalone local shop. Managing access permissions Mul-T-Loc...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems is very important to ensure a high level of security. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, which contributes to cost efficiency and sustainability. "There is no doubt that access control solutions will be increasingly cloud-based systems," says Alex Holmström, Sales Director at ACRE International, which includes Vanderbilt Industries. ACRE International - with the Vanderbilt brand - is a global...

Mack Brooks Exhibitions announced that inter airport Europe, an airport exhibition, will be rescheduled. The 23rd edition of the event, which was planned to take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany in early October 2021, has been rescheduled to 16 – 19 November 2021 following a series of exhibition postponements and a subsequent knock-on effect on the 2021 exhibition calendar, following the recent COVID-19 developments globally. Speaking about the announcement, Nicola Hamann,...

Hank Washington, a company specializing in high-quality household products, announced a new keyless keypad door lock system. The BACKR electronic access control solution is ideal for customers interested in a high-security door lock for both indoor and outdoor applications. The recent announcement aims to provide a reliable security solution for residents and business owners throughout the US. The new BACKR keyless door lock features an easy-to-use touchscreen offering four unlock alternatives:...

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., a retail software technology company, and Photon-X, developers of sensor technologies that enable biometric verification, document security, CGI motion imaging and photo mapping, jointly announce a collaboration to develop advanced camera applications to help screen for persons who may be infected with COVID-19 as they enter buildings. The two firms are collaborating to develop a multi-sensor camera capability specifically for security and smart buildings appli...

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., a retail software technology company, announces that it has signed a global, multi-product strategic teaming agreement with UST Global®, a digital transformation solutions company. The two technology companies are teaming up to assimilate their solutions and services for the fast-changing retail industry. Digital transformation firms In announcing the strategic partnership with UST Global, VSBLTY Co-founder and CEO, Jay Hutton said, “We are excited t...

Axis Security, the private application access company, unveils the Axis Security Partner Program (ASPP) for VARs, systems integrators, MSSPs, OEM partners and distributors. The program enables Axis channel partners to expand their security offerings to include a cloud-native security and analytics platform that offers organizations simple and secure control of private application access built on a zero-trust model. Securing private applications Axis also signed its first value added reseller,...

Redrock Biometrics and HYPR announce a partnership for Redrock Biometrics to provide palm authentication with their PalmID solution. HYPR is a renowned provider of passwordless authentication for enterprises. Backed by Comcast, Mastercard, and Samsung, the HYPR cloud platform is designed to eliminate passwords and shared secrets across the enterprise. With HYPR, businesses have deployed secure passwordless authentication for millions of users. The addition of Redrock Biometrics' PalmID to the H...

Suprema Inc., a globally-renowned provider of security and biometrics solutions, has announced 'Suprema Mobile Access', a new mobile contactless solution and complete platform for managing, issuing and tracking access credentials using smartphones. As access control systems have evolved beyond physical access cards, access control solutions using mobile phones as a credential were introduced. Suprema Mobile Access Suprema Mobile Access employs a smartphone application with NFC (Near Field Com...

Checkpoint Systems, a pioneer in source-to-shopper solutions, launches a new system to help retailers view in-store occupancy levels and receive alerts in real-time. The SmartOccupancy solution is designed for stores with an occupancy limit or those with high shrink rates. It helps retail associates or security guards view the number of shoppers currently in a store in real-time, while helping managers deploy staff efficiently, combating risk and deterring theft more effectively. Visual color...

AxxonSoft has announced the release of version 4.11 of the Intellect PSIM. The new version provides neural network–based analytics, video wall management interface, automatic object tracking with a PTZ camera, support for Intel Quick Sync Video hardware decoding, and servers for ONVIF and SIP protocols. The new release also includes updated versions of Face Intellect, POS Intellect, Auto Intellect, and Web Reporting subsystem, along with many other enhancements and improvements introduced...

Vanderbilt’s Bluetooth Low Energy readers have been nominated as a finalist in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2020. The readers have been nominated in the Access Control category. Benchmark believes that the future of the electronic security sector lies in the creation of innovative and smart solutions. The Benchmark Innovation Awards recognize that it is vital that manufacturers deliver innovation that both enhances the technological capabilities of their products, and allow those deve...

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a modular airborne electronic combat system: Kalaetron Attack. By neutralizing enemy fire control radars at different distances, it preserves freedom of movement for the air forces that deploy it and their allies, even when faced with state-of-the-art air defense systems. Kalaetron Attack is a new addition to the Kalaetron electronic warfare product family, which uses fully digitalized hardware and artificial intelligence to detect radar-based thr...

Aratek has formally launched the BM7550 terminal, a portable, powerful multi-factor biometric tablet that integrates facial recognition, fingerprint sensing, and a contactless NFC card reader in one complete package. ‍The portable & powerful biometric tablet for multi-factor authentication “The BM7550 squarely addresses the demands for increasingly sophisticated identification and authentication solutions with its industry-leading multi-biometric and multi-factor authentic...

HID Global, globally-renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Fidesmo, a provisioning company that makes it possible to connect contactless services to wearables. Fidesmo has integrated HID’s next generation Seos credential technology into secure element chips that are used in a wide variety of wearables. Connect contactless services to wearables “As wearables grow in popularity, organizations of all types will be confronted with...

Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) announces a collaboration with the global on-line distributor, Digi-Key Electronics. This cooperation will strengthen Fingerprints’ position and help the company scale into new markets and application areas within IoT and access globally. “This is a step for us to be able to scale with FPC BM-Lite and to reach new verticals that require additional sales channels to drive business. Digi-Key will help us reach out and find...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announces enhancements to the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System for full support of dual spectrum cameras used in elevated temperature detection. Interest in the use of dual spectrum cameras with integrated analytics for locating faces and measuring temperature has greatly increased amongst Eagle Eye Resellers as they look for tools to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Eagle Eye Networks wants to do anything they can to assist with...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces its Access Suite and SDP solution were recognized in a recently published analyst report, ‘Market Insights: Software Defined Perimeter (SDP)’ for Zero Trust Network Security, 2020. The Software Defined Perimeter market insights report, by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, presents market definitions, drivers, primary use cases, trends, solution characteristics and architectures, as well as market recommend...

Axis Communications, the pioneer in network video, is expanding its R&D office for software development in Linköping, Sweden, by moving to a new office building. The new 2,800 square meter building will be ready for occupancy in late 2021 and adds to the company’s existing presence in Linköping established in 2018. Last year, Axis generated sales for SEK 11.8 billion, of which 18 percent is invested in R&D. The software development office in Linköping focuses on clo...

HID Global, a front-runner in trusted identity solutions, announced that it has been selected by Jakarta-based service office provider, Werkspace Indonesia, to power its access control system, allowing several hundred users to access their co-working space conveniently and securely. Established in 2017, Werkspace is one of the fastest-growing co-working space providers in Jakarta, and currently serves both start-ups and established businesses who need professional, reliable, and secure working...

The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) determined that SimpliSafe, Inc. supported certain advertising claims for SimpliSafe Home Security, including claims that the system is equipped with features to keep it functioning after an event which may disrupt the system and that SimpliSafe did not have a material connection with certain third-party endorsers. Self-regulatory and dispute resolution programs However, NAD recommends modification or discontinuation of other challenged cla...

Video surveillance company Ocucon launches a new technology that cleverly monitors the number of people going in and out of a store, automatically shutting the entrance when the occupancy threshold is met. Occupi by Ocucon is a response to a growing need for controlled entry to retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing has meant many retailers are spending thousands of pounds a week per store on extra security personnel to manage store entrances and exits. Occupi by Ocucon p...

Due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences P Ltd, have decided that Secutech India will not take place in 2020. The decision is the result of travel restrictions and strict social distancing guidelines currently in place across India, and a lack of availability at the fair’s venue – the Bombay Exhibition Centre – during an appropriate time later this year. The fair will take place...

The technology partnership allows SALTO KS users to add an attendance feature to their cloud-based fully-wireless smart access control solution. SALTO Systems has developed an integration with time-tracking software developer FICHAJ.ES that will add a convenient feature, time and attendance, to the SALTO KS, Keys as a Service, cloud-based access control management system. Accurate time-Tracking solution “The FICHAJ.ES integration with SALTO KS lets the end-user use door access control a...

Recognizing that travel will be limited for most industry professionals for the coming months, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has decided to bring the PLAI Experience to people. On May 20, the PSIA will host a Virtual PLAI Experience that will demonstrate the value of its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification to the market. Cloud-based PLAI agent Eight partner companies in access control and biometrics will showcase a cloud-based PLAI agent conne...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announces the keynote speakers and the details of the partner pavilion for Genetec™ Connect’DX, the company’s first virtual trade show which will take place April 20-22, 2020. Focused on technology, innovation and the challenges affecting the physical security industry, Connect’DX will provide an opportunity for security professionals from around the wo...

Security and Safety Things GmbH launches its App-Challenge, a contest offering developers the chance to present their solutions to industry players and compete for 3 x 10 000€ in prize money as well as the opportunity to present their winning application on the Security and Safety Things booth at GSX 2020 in September or a similar event depending on the COVID-19 situation. All developed applications will be listed on the company’s open Application Store where they can be purchased by...