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SALTO Group Announces The Acquisition Of Cognitec Systems To Initiate Strong Partnership Of Business Synergy And Innovation

With Cognitec Systems joining the SALTO Group, the face recognition company will strengthen research, development and market reach, for its established product portfolio, while working with SALTO on new technologies for expanding biometric markets. SALTO strategically selected Cognitec Systems to meet market requests for adding face recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the company’s renowned electronic access control and ticketing solutions. SALTO – Cognitec...

Security Industry Association (SIA) Opens The Call For Nominations For The 2022 Women In Biometrics Awards

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized awards function that is presented by the Security Industry Association, with the support from sponsors - AVISIAN, IDEMIA, and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board, along with the Women in Security Forum. 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards The recipients of the Security Industry Association’s 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards will...

Calipsa To Showcase Their Investigate Uploader Tool At The ISC West 2022 In Las Vegas

Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning video analytics for real-time and forensic analysis, enhances its video search offering to enable security operation centers to conduct quick and efficient security investigations. The new forensic software, Investigate Uploader, allows users to upload any video file to the Calipsa platform, where its algorithms review the footage for genuine activity before presenting a summary of results. False alarm filtering “We believe Investigate Uploader is a...

SALTO Acquires Cognitec Systems To Make An Evolution In Digital Transformation Globally

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a seamless keyless and mobile experience for modern buildings and facilities, is investing in automatic face recognition technology innovator Cognitec Systems. In recent years, they have experienced extraordinary change and evolution in digital transformation globally. Entire industries have been reimagined and people now increasingly use digital means to work, live, learn, and be enter...

Matrix Launches COSEC ATOM RD100K Access Control Reader To Redefine Workspace Aesthetics

Created with current market needs for access control, Matrix COSEC ATOM RD100K boasts of superior technology covering all the access control needs in demand across the market. Balancing utility and aesthetics, this device brings in a secure environment in workplaces with access control beyond class. Matrix COSEC ATOM RD100K, with a minimalistic installation process, easily integrates with the existing system. With the aesthetics that it brings to a corporate environment, it redefines workspace...

Belden Acquires Macmon To Expand Their Ability To Provide Complete End-To-End Solutions

Belden, a global supplier of specialty networking solutions, is pleased to add Macmon’s talented team and its innovative technologies to its portfolio. Macmon secure GmbH is a pioneer in advanced network access control software. Its products are complementary to Belden’s industrial networking portfolio and will be integrated with the company’s Hirschmann offering to expand its ability to provide complete end-to-end solutions. Expanded consulting capabilities The addition of...

California Enters Into A 12-Year Contract With IDEMIA

IDEMIA, the global identity pioneer behind TSA PreCheck® enrollment and the principal issuer of physical and digital driver’s licenses in the U.S., announced that California has awarded the company a contract that will last up to 12 years and cover the delivery of not only traditional driver’s licenses but also services and technologies that will bring the state further into the age of the digital DMV. Physical ID cards and technology  IDEMIA has provided physical ID car...

TDSi To Showcase Their Integrated Software And Access Control Solutions At The Security Event 2022

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7th April at the NEC Birmingham. On stand 3/C40 TDSi will be showcasing its latest products with a focus on its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware access control solutions, the latest software updates, and features, along with its contact-free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/mobile cred...

Pyronix Announces That Their UR2-WE Wireless Expander Features HUD/MED-WE Compatibility And A Fail-safe Fault Relay

Pyronix is pleased to announce its UR2-WE wireless expander now features dual-frequency, HUD/MED-WE compatibility, and a fail-safe fault relay (Product code: UR2-WE). These new features enable the latest UR2-WE to switch between wireless channels to avoid jamming, for up to 20 HUD devices to be added, and for the control panel to be notified if the device experiences a power loss fault. Wired control panel “We’re always looking at ways we can improve not only our latest solutions,...

Launch Of A 3-Year Plan By The MOBOTIX Management Board And Supervisory Board

The Management Board of MOBOTIX has presented an updated midterm strategy including corporate planning for the next three years after the pandemic and the new market conditions. This plan is based on detailed analysis and outlines revenue target of min EUR 90 million by fiscal year 2023/24 and an EBIT margin around 9%, which corresponds to an annual average revenue growth rate of 11%. Solution approach The growth drivers of the 3-year plan is based on a solution approach for 6 vertical market...

ASSA ABLOY Publishes Their Sustainability Report 2021 With A Focus On Creating An Injury-Free Workplace

ASSA ABLOY, the provider of access solutions, publishes its Sustainability Report 2021. In 2021, the Group made a very positive start against its targets in the sustainability program to 2025. ASSA ABLOY has reduced the water intensity by 24%, waste intensity by 2%, and organic solvent intensity by 48% since the 2019 base year. The reduction of absolute carbon emissions is well on a plan with a decrease of 17% since 2019. The health and safety of employees is a priority, where the Group’s...

Suprema Appoints New President Of Suprema America

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control, biometrics, and time and attendance management solutions, has appointed Bob McKee as the new President of Suprema America. Bob Mckee's work experience  McKee brings over 45 years of experience in the electronic physical security sector to this new role and will be responsible for leading Suprema’s North America business and its operations in the US. Before joining Suprema, McKee has held key executive positions with major and global secu...

Lloyd’s List Intelligence Partners With Trade Finance Technology Partner, Traydstream

Following the launch of vessel risk ratings that help trade finance and compliance professionals evaluate operational risk more easily, Lloyd’s List Intelligence is pleased to announce their partnership to provide this data on the Traydstream platform. Real-time tracking data To further support trade compliance needs, clients can access Lloyd’s List Intelligence vessel information when reviewing trade documents for Letters of Credit, Collections, and Open Account transactions from...

IDEMIA Partners With Soft Space To Enable Tap On Phone Payments

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, partners with Soft Space, the world’s pioneering Fintech player in SoftPOS to enable contactless payment acceptance. Through this collaboration, merchants and acquirers around the world will be able to accept card and mobile wallet payments by simply transforming a smartphone or tablet into a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. By combining its digital payment and identity platforms with Soft Space’s flagship “Fasstap” Tap on P...

Motorola Solutions Acquires Ava Security Limited, A Global Provider Of Cloud-Native Video Security And Analytics

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Ava Security Limited, a global provider of cloud-native video security and analytics, based in London, U.K.  Ava Security Ava Security's scalable, secure and flexible cloud solution provides enterprises with real-time visibility and powerful analytics to optimize their operations and detect anomalies and threats. The platform offers organizations the benefit of an enterprise-grade video security solution while minimizing the physical footprint...

Leonardo Promotes The Promotion Of Scientific Culture And Innovation Through STEM Olympics

Having concluded the qualifying rounds with the participation of over 2700 students, the regional finals are now about to begin, including 48 institutions in 14 regions, for a total of 71 classes. More than 1400 students are competing in a game based on multiple-choice questions, consisting of digital challenges between schools in areas that include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing. The contest, based on innovative technologies, is designed to attract st...

Matrix To Showcase Their Cutting-Edge Security Solutions At DefExpo 2022

Matrix, known for manufacturing telecom and security solutions suitable for the defense environment, is participating at DefExpo 2022. The event is an ideal platform for showcasing the latest solutions designed for the defense sector. The same, organized from 10th-13th March at Gandhinagar is expected to witness footfall from decision-makers. When it comes to working space handling top-secret conversations, Security becomes a major concern that needs to be addressed with utmost priority. With t...

IDEMIA Presents Its FY 2021 Financial Results To Investors On February 28th 2022

IDEMIA, the world pioneer in Augmented Identity announced that it will present its FY 2021 financial results and 2022 budget to investors on February 28th, 2022. Pierre Barrial (President & CEO) and Didier Fontaine (COO) will be presenting the financial results and taking questions the same day at 4:00 pm CET (3:00 pm London Time / 10:00 am New York Time).

Blackline Safety Hires Principal Software Architect From Motorola And S&C Electric

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology with a hardware-enabled software-as-a-service (HeSaaS) business model named Lisa Kasper to its new global role of Principal Software Architect. Ms. Kasper will be responsible for driving a significant portion of Blackline software architecture as the company evolves its product offerings into the connected worksite more broadly.  Kasper's work experience  Ms. Kasper comes to Blackline with a proven track record l...

Portico's Industry Insight - The Beginning Of The Future

As the work from home guidance and other Covid-19 restrictions were lifted late January, the return to the workplace felt a little more ‘real’ this time than the ‘trial run’ that took place last year. With employers and employees being more confident with the back to the office foundations, it’s time to build on them. The imminent spring into spring presents the start of a new beginning. The office will adopt a space-as-a-service model and technology will remain cr...

Alarm.com To Display Their Pro Series Commercial-Grade PoE Cameras At The ISC West 2022

In advance of ISC West, Alarm.com for Business introduces its new line of business security cameras, the Pro Series commercial-grade Power Over Ethernet (PoE) cameras. For use in a wide range of commercial applications, the cameras help businesses monitor and manage their properties, from a single warehouse to a nationwide chain of storefronts. The cameras include access to exclusive Business Activity Analytics software, transforming them into powerful business operations tools, and are NDAA co...

TDSi Launches New GARDiS Software Features For 2022

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the launch of the latest update to its powerful GARDiS integrated Access Management software solution, Version 2.3. Additions to GARDiS v2.3 include universal decode/auto-detect, support for RS485 readers, generation of FILO (First In Last Out) reports, an extended door lockdown feature, a data Fusion and Exporter function, support for Access Control Units (ACU) inconsistency, automated emailing of reports, bespoke badge desig...

ADI Global Distribution Announces 2021 Supplier Award Recipients

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2021 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Nortek Control as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognized suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing, DX Marketing, and Sales Support, New Product of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Recognizing achievements of suppliers "Congratulations to the ADI 2021 Supplier Award winners. Our supplier relationships ar...

DNAKE Releases Firmware Update For IP Video Intercoms

DNAKE, an industry-renowned and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, is pleased that new firmware has been released for all IP intercom devices. for 7'' Indoor Monitor 280M-S8 New GUI design New API and web interface UI in 16 languages for All DNAKE IP intercoms UI in 16 languages: Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese English Spanish German Polish Russian Turkish Hebrew Arabic Portuguese French Italian Slov...

VPS Suggests Upgrading To A Better CCTV Security Systems To Avoid Organized Criminal Attacks At The Construction Sites

As the con­struc­tion sec­tor finds its feet again, and the costs of mate­ri­als soar, once again build­ing sites become prime tar­gets for organ­ised crim­i­nal gangs. The con­struc­tion sec­tor is now expe­ri­enc­ing a boom peri­od fol­low­ing the sup­pres­sion of build­ing work dur­ing the pan­dem­ic. But along­side the pipeline of busy works sched­ules, there is also a surge...

ADT Explains How Security And Automation Can Help Restaurant Owners Lower Prices

When researching where to eat out for a meal, consumers often consider a few factors: personal recommendations, online reviews, and price. As menu prices continue to rise, people start to wonder where the increase is coming from. Restaurant owners know exactly where it comes from: the increase in the cost of food, service, rent or mortgage, restaurant equipment, and more. Ways to minimize costs ADT can help restaurants maximize the protection of food, people, and restaurant property and in tu...

OPTEX Adds Further Functionality And Flexibility To REDSCAN Pro Series With New Firmware Update

OPTEX has launched a new firmware update for its multi-award-winning REDSCAN Pro LiDAR Series, featuring several additional features that further enhance the sensors’ functionality. The ONVIF compliant REDSCAN Pro series which includes two models, the RLS-3060V with a range up to 30x60m and the RLS-50100V up to 50x100m provides highly accurate detection outdoor and indoor, without any ‘gaps’ or the detection reliability ‘fading’ with range. Dynamic event filtering...

Matrix Comsec To Exhibit Latest Video Surveillance And People Mobility Solutions At PACC 2022 Event

Matrix Comsec, a globally renowned manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in PACC 2022 event, to be held at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, in Goa, India, from 3rd to 6th March 2022. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at the show. Matrix proudly presents their Stalwart product, COSEC ARGO FACE - a culmination of modern technology that supports multiple contactless credentials, such as the face, sma...

Suprema Reemphasizes Commitment To Security Standards And Compliance

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control, biometrics, and solutions for time and attendance management, announced its products and solutions have acquired international safety certificates to ensure the highest level of security and protection. CoreStation and XPass D2 verifications Suprema’s four-door access control panel CoreStation is its first controller that acquired UL 294 compliance, a certification that evaluates the safety and reliability of the product. Suprema’s comp...

Identity Defined Security Alliance Partners With National Cybersecurity Alliance For Second Annual ‘Identity Management Day’

The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a non-profit that provides free vendor-neutral education and resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies announced the second annual ‘Identity Management Day.’ The awareness event takes place on the second Tuesday in April each year; this year Identity Management Day 2022 will be held on April 12. Identity Management Day According to the “2021 Trends in Securing Digit...