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Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for more than 20 years, is proud to announce that its IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series of Advanced Multifactor Biometric Iris Readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security and interoperability. Receiving OSDP Verification from SIA instills confidence in integrators,...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, participated in ‘intersec’, the Middle East security exhibition held in Dubai from January 17 to 19. Access control solutions At the event, Suprema showcased its various access control solutions, including the 100% contactless BioStation 3 terminal, flagship facial recognition terminal FaceStation F2, and QR code/fingerprint recognition terminal X-Station 2. Suprema also gave demonstrations highlighting the BioStar 2 plat...

Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions revealed their new, jointly developed, ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless Access. It enables keyless access to properties with a smartphone via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection. With the deposit, property managers can conveniently grant different user groups access to properties via the users’ mobile phones, without the need for unnecessary key logistics and access control. Expansion of keyless entry systems “The ABLOY Key...

OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, announces it has once again been named by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the January 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP). In its sixth consecutive time as a Leader, OutSystems was positioned highest on the vertical axis for ‘ability to execute’ based on its product/service, sales execution/pricing, customer experience, market responsiveness/record, overall viability, marketing execu...

Briton, a specialist in door controls and exit hardware, launches its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series, adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio. The 2000 series, designed for surface mount application and celebrated for its renowned reliability and performance, offers an authentic one-box solution for timber and uninsulated metal doors and is ideal for first time or retrofit functions in a host of domestic and public settin...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech has launched a powerful but easy-to-deploy range of Edge AI cameras. The new cameras build on the company’s focus of extending the scalable use of its self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine to meet security, safety, and operational needs with AI-powered appliances, servers, and software to suit organizations of all sizes in a wide range of vertical markets. Reduce false alarms The new 5MP dome (DC-D4537RXA and DC-D...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has expanded its range of AI-powered add-on appliances with the launch of the AI Box for Surveillance, the DV-1304-A. The NDAA-compliant, DV-1304-A provides users with all the benefits of AI-video through a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on appliance, eliminating the need for analytics software or to upgrade to edge AI cameras. The latest AI appliance from IDIS allows highly accurate and multiple analysis from just a s...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher is predicting the global market will remain difficult for businesses throughout 2023 but believes that its customer-centric strategy will help the company to innovate its way to delivering outstanding value to customers, despite a challenging economy.  Speaking about Gallagher’s strategy, Chief Architect of Gallagher Security, Andrew Scothern said: “As a company, we strongly believe that championing the customer will drive access control...

With their local partner, 3DX-Ray have announced the successful sale of two units of ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) Portable X-Ray system in Africa. The customer is an important unnamed African Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, and the system has been supplied for use in counter EOD operations. 3DX-RAY LTD, CEO, Vincent Deery said: “We are especially pleased about this sale because it is an important landmark in our sales strategy. While we have been supplying our systems to EOD agen...

Axis Communications is taking full advantage of the capabilities of Secure Logiq’s hardware and software to power various technologies on its booth at Intersec in Dubai. Secure Logiq equipment will be in action on booth S1-G14 to help Axis highlight the variety of solutions that it and its Technology Integration Partners (TIP) offer to tackle real-world applications. Servers and Logiqal CORE software Secure Logiq’s powerful servers which are purpose-built for HD surveillance will...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced it has acquired SecZetta, a provider of third-party identity risk solutions. With nearly half of today’s enterprises comprised of non-employees, organizations need to factor this growing group of identities into their approach to identity security. With SecZetta, SailPoint will be able to expand its capabilities to help companies gain better visibility into all types of identities, across both employee and...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organizations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indi...

Perimeter security experts, Teledyne FLIR, is all set to showcase their new and signature Security product portfolio at Intersec 2023 scheduled from January 17th-19th, 2023. Exhibiting at SA-E20, apart from Security Solutions, on display will be Intelligent Transport Solutions, FLIR Solutions for Oil and Gas and Firefighting Solutions. Visitors at Intersec will also have an opportunity to see a robust counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) and a variety of industrial condition monitoring soluti...

Beyond Identity, the provider of passwordless, phishing-resistant MFA, announces that it has received FIDO2 certification. The company’s advanced authentication platform dramatically simplifies enterprise adoption of standards-based passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant MFA. Beyond Identity extends FIDO2 with a continuous risk-based authentication capability that evaluates device security posture and incorporates additional risk signals from EDR, XDR, and MDM systems to provi...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Following the confirmed cyberattack on The Guardian, business leaders should take heed and implement the correct tools to protect their systems.” He adds, “It is imperative organizations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armor could lead to a killer blow for the entire organization. Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses and it only takes a single vulnerabi...

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter security and asset protection at Intersec Dubai. REDSCAN LiDAR series OPTEX will demonstrate live its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, including the REDSCAN Pro Series, which has been selected among the finalists for the Intersec Dubai Awards 2023. The REDSCAN Pro sensors use time-of-flight to provide highly accurate detection outdoor and indoors up to 100m, without any &lsq...

iDenfy, a global ID verification, compliance and fraud prevention platform, partnered with Beera Station, a unique self-pouring beer machine network. The partnership with iDenfy will help onboard customers and stop minors from accessing the age-restricted service. Failing to comply with regulations can result in hefty fines, a damaged reputation, and closed doors on further opportunities for any business. As iDenfy officials explain, that is the reason why age-restricted services need to be pro...

PSA, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of Eyeforce Remote Guarding to its lineup of technology partners. Eyeforce, a nationwide video monitoring company combines on-site video surveillance technologies, sophisticated analytics, and the swift action and decision-making capabilities of trained security interventionists to prevent crime. Trained security interventionists “We are pleased to add Eyeforce as a technology partner,&...

Matrix is all set to build new business relations by becoming the valued sponsor of VCCI EXPO 2023. With intensive research at the forefront, Matrix builds innovative security and telecom solutions on a national and international scale. At VCCI Expo, Matrix will display all the customer-centric solutions and products of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom domains.  IP video surveillance solutions In this event, Matrix will put out its entire range of IP Video...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only proactive A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for the company’s method of identifying brandished guns and dispatching alerts to first responders as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The USPTO issued U.S. Patent No. 20200364468 for ZeroEyes’ system, whic...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has announced the introduction of a new team that’s poised to service the growing market in Sweden and the surrounding Nordic countries.  As a global security pioneer, trusted to protect sites in 138 countries, and with over 13,000 customers worldwide, creating a team in Sweden was a logical choice for Gallagher due to the parallels between the UK and Sweden’s business cultures and the country’s adoption of cutting-edge cyber techno...

At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase multiple new products, including new multi-sensor and PTZ cameras, new analytics capabilities, new features in its MonitorCast access control solution, and more. Active Guard AI-powered analytics Attendees will be able to experience live, in-depth demos of i-PRO’s Active Guard AI-powered analytics working on popular VMS platforms such a...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a pioneer gunshot detection solutions provider, announced the issuance by the USPTO of SDS’ seventh patent for its gunshot detection technology, Patent No. US 11,417,183 titled Cable-Free Gunshot Detection. Guardian Wireless product The patent describes the application of indoor gunshot detection sensors that use a cable-free device powered by a battery. The foundational concepts and designs in this patent are...

The SANS Institute announces the appointment of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head Ciaran Martin, CB, as Director of SANS CISO Network and Summits EMEA. Respected as a pioneer among public authorities for cybersecurity, Martin is able to offer SANS and its global community a unique perspective on successfully managing global cyber threats at a national level. Facilitating further preparedness As Director of the SANS CISO Network and Summits in...

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are clearly struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates? Motor vehicle theft Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments: “Recession and violent crime do not go hand in...

As part of commitment to local partner - ZMR, Secure Logiq will be the hardware driving force that powers many of the distributors’ partner products on the ZMR booth at Intersec. The move will highlight how Secure Logiq hardware is the perfect fit to ensure optimum performance from a variety of surveillance products. The centerpiece of the ZMR booth will see a single Secure Logiq server running 1,000 1080P real time channels of video on the Milestone xProtect platform including half a Pet...

Following a well-established relationship that started just over 12 years ago, The Supreme Court renews its contract with Carlisle Support Services by three years with an option to extend by an additional two. Carlisle supports the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom with varied security services ranging from search to CCTV monitoring and customer service. The support service provider also acts as a security adviser to the 12 Justices that make up the current Supreme Court. Long-Term p...

14 UK schools have fallen victim to a major cyber-attack, resulting in confidential documents, including children’s passport scans and staff contracts, being leaked. The data was originally stolen in 2022, with hacking group Vice Society thought to be involved, but has now been leaked online after schools failed to pay the ransom demands set out. Malicious cyber-Criminals The documents contained data such as children’s SEN information, staff contract details, including the headmas...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety services in the U.S., unveils its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. EvoGuard by ADT Commercial is a new suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions and services aimed at helping to cost-effectively enhance corporate security programs, while responding to high turnover rates and ongoing labor shortages in the guarding market. Corpora...

Hanwha Techwin, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, announces a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. Benefit monitoring stations Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe With the security landscape becoming ever more comple...