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Sentry Protection Products is excited to be exhibiting at LogiMAT 2025, taking place from March 11 – 13, 2025, in Messe Stuttgart, Germany. Every year the goal is to introduce something new in the world of warehousing and industrial safety that provides a solution to challenges faced by the customers. 2025 is no exception. Protecting columns  Distribution centers and warehouses have grown in size and scale with large stretches of floor space becoming more valuable than ever. To mee...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Uhlmann & Zacher GmbH (Uhlmann & Zacher), a German supplier of access control handles and knobs and corresponding software. "I am very pleased to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Electronic locking systems "We are thrilled to welcome Uhlmann & Zacher to ASSA ABLOY. With over 30 year...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the company and its many California customers safely made it through the wildfire disaster. With its headquarters and Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Elite remained on high alert for its operations, personnel and their families, and its many local clients during the unprecedented fire t...

Bosch Building Technologies introduces the FLEXIDOME 8100i camera, combining powerful edge-based AI, exceptional image quality, and convenient remote commissioning to address critical use cases. FLEXIDOME 8100i motorized PTRZ Bosch Building Technologies continues its commitment to delivering innovative security solutions with the launch of the FLEXIDOME 8100i motorized pan-tilt-roll-zoom (PTRZ) camera.  Building upon the proven FLEXIDOME starlight 8000i series, this next-generation of fi...

ASSA ABLOY is excited to announce its participation in BAU 2025, the world's pioneering trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems. This prestigious event, held at Messe München, brings together industry professionals from around the globe to explore the future of building and construction. At booth 131/2 in Hall B1, ASSA ABLOY will unveil a range of groundbreaking products designed to enhance security, convenience, and connectivity in modern buildings. The booth will highlight ne...

3DX-RAY Ltd has announced at Intersec the sale of a follow-on order for a ThreatScan® system for EOD operations in Ukraine. This sale is a double-digit order from an unnamed customer for units deployed on operations in that conflict zone. Of the ThreatScan® systems on the show, this year is the 3DX-RAY ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) portable X-Ray System and the latest AS2 panel. User-friendly ThreatSpect software ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) is a robust amorphous silicon portable x-ray inspect...

Bosch is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton. The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. Regulatory approvals The tran...

Hochiki Europe, a provider of innovative life safety solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with NBS, a construction specification platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the specification process for specifiers, making it easier than ever to incorporate Hochiki’s market-pioneering products into building projects. Range of life safety products By joining NBS Source, Hochiki Europe will have 50 products listed across its comprehensive range of life safety products, inc...

Hikvision has hosted its 2024 HikTech Star Tour in Hangzhou, China. Over 100 tech talents from around the globe have gathered for a three-day immersive experience aimed at exploring cutting-edge innovations, sharing insights, and building a vibrant global tech community under the theme "Connecting Stars for Brilliance." In the months pioneering up to the event, Hikvision sparked a wave of creativity on global social media through the HikTech Star Show, encouraging tech enthusiasts worldwide to...

U.K. fire and rescue services (FRSs) Hereford and Worcester FRS, Shropshire FRS,  Cleveland Fire Brigade, and Country Durham & Darlington FRS have selected Motorola Solutions to deploy a new Control Room Solution (CRS) utilizing a shared control room platform to allow the four control rooms to work independently as well as a collaborative services hub. The new solution integrates workflows from initial call-taking to dispatch, into an intuitive and unified response system. It will...

As time progresses, traditional analog intercom systems are increasingly being replaced by IP-based intercom systems, which commonly utilize the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to improve communication efficiency and interoperability.  They may be wondering: Why are SIP-based intercom systems becoming more and more popular? And is SIP a crucial factor to consider when selecting a smart intercom system for their needs? What is SIP and what are its advantages? SIP stands for Session Init...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions announced significantly expanded AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. generative AI applications The updates, available include the first customer-facing generative AI applications, more autonomous building controls, and a significantly improved user experience. These updates pave the way for additional AI enhancements in...

Euralarm will organize a live webinar on the overhaul of EN 50131-1 on November 7th at 16:00 - 17:30 CET.  To protect people, businesses, and resources against burglary and robbery, the use of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems is widely spread. Many homes and buildings are equipped with such a system. The requirements for the design of these are laid down in the European standard EN 50131-1. Technologies requirements With technology evolving and remote access, cloud processing, smart h...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionizing security through facial authentication announced a strategic partnership with CBORD, a provider of integrated technology solutions used on higher education and healthcare campuses across the country. Together, Alcatraz AI and CBORD will deliver a safer and more secure campus environment, protecting students, patrons, and staff. Frictionless access This partnership combines and levera...

Reocom, an exclusive distributor of DNAKE in Turkey, is excited to announce its participation alongside DNAKE, a pioneering provider and innovator of IP video intercom and home automation solutions, at two prestigious exhibitions: Atech Fair 2024 and ISAF International 2024. Reocom and DNAKE will highlight their latest smart intercom and home automation solutions, demonstrating how these innovations contribute to the safety and convenience of smart living environments. Atech Fair Atech Fair...

Codelocks introduces Gate Solutions by Codelocks – XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock to its expanding range of access control lock solutions. XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock Codelocks’ single-point, bolt-through, fixed gate lock is specifically designed for gates where a coded lock is the preferred method of entry for secured perimeters and outdoor areas. The XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock is a robust, durable access control solution designed to withstand the toughest conditions....

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions returns to Global Security Exchange (GSX) for 2024's powerhouse get-together of security professionals from around the world. Digital access control Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 1434 from September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  The company will showcase its latest innovations in comprehensive door security and digital access control, featuring products and solutions to protect lives, assets, data, and more. Fu...

Equipping an escape, fire, or emergency exit with cost-efficient, effective electronic security can be a challenge, particularly where a door is already in place. The Security Door Closer from ASSA ABLOY offers an intelligent, flexible solution. Its innovative product design is also suited to controlling access through interior doors, maintaining aesthetics while enhancing barrier-free door use.  Escape door issues Emergency exits and escape doors must always offer a fast, reliable route...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions. Esscoe is a local market pioneer, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-sta...

dormakaba announced that the Board of Directors proposes the election of Marianne Janik and Ilias Läber as new independent members of the Board at the Annual General Meeting on 10 October 2024. John Liu will retire at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. All other members are proposed for re-election for a further term of office. In addition, dormakaba publishes a decision by the Swiss Takeover Board related to the Board nominations. Marianne Janik  Marianne Janik (58) is a pioneer...

Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programs. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimized during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  Precise and Compact Guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work,...

The revolutionary approach to mobile access taken by ABLOY CUMULUS has been recognized by ISJ’s 2024 Leaders in Security Awards. ABLOY CUMULUS was named the 2024 winner in the Innovation Initiative category, which recognizes a solution that may be “put together with ethical and sustainable considerations in mind, has a direct impact on operational outcomes, is flexible for users, or facilitates collaboration”. ABLOY CUMULUS ABLOY CUMULUS is a new keyless access solution, par...

Salto’s latest BLUEnet Wireless peripheral has a smaller design, more flexibility, and the best of Salto’s cloud-based access control capabilities.  IQ Mini Gateway Salto is announcing IQ Mini Gateway, the smallest-ever BLUEnet Wireless peripheral, which is now available in an even smaller device. The Salto IQ Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the deman...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, has added a key hire to its leadership team.  Mauricio Ramirez will join the company as Vice President of North America Corporate Enterprise Sales. This hire will be critical as Verkada continues to grow its enterprise customer base. Protecting people and places "Verkada's rapid growth confirms that customers are eager to adopt solutions that help them protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive wa...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organizations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...

Intrado Life & Safety, a global pioneer in public safety solutions announced a partnership with GeoComm, a provider of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data. This partnership aims to enhance data available via Intrado’s Spatial Insight product by integrating interior GIS data from critical buildings, including schools, airports, courts, and hospitals, thereby improving emergency response capabilities. Spatial Insight offering "The call centers that support our first responders...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessl...

Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market pioneer and fast-growing organization in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe. Helinick Founded...

A few decades ago, people lived with minimum security. Only a few facilities hired physical security, but most buildings relied on locks and vigilance. Currently, some companies are integrating modernized video security with other building systems. For example, the video integrated with access control allows security to visually verify individuals entering secured areas. Video Security Video security has evolved over the last few years from single-application technology to solutions that...