Building security - News

Belden, Inc., a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, releases its Full Gigabit OCTOPUS ethernet PoE switches. The new managed switches from Hirschmann are designed to meet evolving data demands by increasing bandwidth and ensuring reliable, high-speed connections, even in the toughest industrial settings. “As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) increases the number of devices typically operated across a network, bandwidth expectations also rise...

National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s third party certification body for the security and fire safety sectors, was a proud sponsor of the 2019 Women in Security Awards which took place on 12 September, recognizing the significant contribution and achievements of women within the wider world of security. Organized by Professional Security Magazine and Patron, Una Riley, almost 250 security professionals gathered aboard the Dixie Queen riverboat on the River Thames to celebrate and...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it will unveil new headquarters in the City of London, in the autumn of 2019. The announcement follows a period of accelerated growth for Genetec in the United Kingdom, with a significant and sustained increase in EMEA revenues over the last five years. Some of the company’s flagship customers in the UK include the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead,...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety and building automation space, celebrates its one-year anniversary. Within its first 12 months, OSSA attracted 30+ members ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (SoC) companies – helping lay the groundwork for improved security, safety, buildin...

ABP Technology, a value-add specialty distributor for IP technology solutions, has obtained the exclusive rights to distribute AlarmReady™ in the United States. AlarmReady is the first universal alarm system video verification solution designed to frictionlessly attach to any IP video surveillance system. “AlarmReady is an exciting opportunity for system integrators to deliver a video verification solution – for any alarm system users may have – that enables higher situa...

Johnson Controls will exhibit security technologies and platforms that are helping to advance the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces in order to power the mission of its customers at Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Chicago from Sept. 8 through Sept. 12. In booth #703, Johnson Controls will showcase innovative technologies that work together to construct connected, intelligent facilities in an “Integrated Smart Buildings Command Center.” Attendees will have an inside look i...

On September 8–12 in Chicago, ASSA ABLOY will show GSX 2019 attendees the latest innovations in their security and life safety offerings. They’ll also hold special events and educational opportunities for conference attendees at their booth, #1303. “New challenges are always on the horizon, so security professionals need to stay ahead of changing conditions and have access to cutting-edge solutions,” said Mark Duato, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Solutions at A...

Axis Communications has announced the release of 2 new cameras in the AXIS M32 Network Cameras Series. These robust, IK10-rated fixed dome cameras offer state-of-the-art video quality for indoor and outdoor surveillance. AXIS M3205-LVE network camera delivers a wide-angle view in 1080p resolution, whereas the 4 MP model, AXIS M3206-LVE network camera provides a wide-angle view, both horizontally and vertically, for coverage close to the camera, as well as far away. AXIS M3205-LVE and AXIS M320...

Transition Networks, Inc., a provider of edge connectivity solutions, announces it will showcase its Power-over-Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and Power-over-Ethernet Plus Plus (PoE++) switches for power and connectivity of smart city Internet of Things (IoT) and security and surveillance devices at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show. GSX is the security industry’s flagship event, bringing together cyber, operational and physical security professionals from across the private and public sector...

What could real-time access control do for your building security? In an instant, upgrading to real-time control boosts the intelligence of an access system, relaying live event reports and enabling you to change the security status of any door or user at any time. Real-time access control with wireless online locking provides options that do not exist with offline systems. With real-time functionality, facility managers get audit trails and change access rights for any door, user or credential...

Introducing OPTEX WX Shield series, a new range of outdoor PIRs that offer panoramic 180 degree detection coverage and 12m/40ft radius to detect any intrusion around a residential or commercial building. The four new models in the WX Shield series complement the existing WX Infinity series and are built upon OPTEX’s extensive track record in providing outstanding sensing performance for outdoor intruder detection applications, while the wide (180 degree) detection area coverage brings a fe...

Introducing OPTEX WX Shield series, a new range of outdoor PIRs that offer panoramic 180 degree detection coverage and 12m/40ft radius to detect any intrusion around a residential or commercial building. The four new models in the WX Shield series complement the existing WX Infinity series and are built upon OPTEX’s extensive track record in providing outstanding sensing performance for outdoor intruder detection applications, while the wide (180 degree) detection area coverage brings a fe...

Applying a quarter century of software experience, technology pioneer Rod Whisnant has joined System Surveyor as its CTO. He will lead the next stage of development for System Surveyor, an intelligent system design platform. The mobile, SaaS-based platform enables virtual teams to work together to better plan, install, and maintain the systems required in all commercial, education, healthcare, and government facilities. “Rod’s diverse background, strong focus on the user experience,...

Pluralsight, Inc., the globally renowned enterprise technology skills platform and solutions provider, has announced an expansion of the company’s skill development initiative for Microsoft Azure. This skill coverage expansion includes the introduction of five new Role IQs, 22 new Skill IQs and 98 courses that map to the new Role IQs, which are designed to help customers rapidly index their teams’ skills on Azure and help close resulting gaps. Rapid expansion of cloud computing Th...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform, announces that the company’s social enterprise, Pluralsight One, is partnering with the national workforce development nonprofit Year Up to close the Opportunity Divide for underserved young adults by building technology skills that strengthen pathways to professional employment. There are currently 5 million young adults disconnected from stable career pathways while there are 12 million jobs requiring post-secondary education that will...

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards, due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during the disposal process, as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in the United Kingdom each year,...

With security threats on the rise, LILIN Americas is answering the call by introducing an advanced yet easy-to-install Access Control System for monitoring entry to a building, resulting in a safer environment for personnel and assets. When integrated with other platforms such as IP cameras, fire alarms, and sensors, the system provides a layered security approach that significantly enhances peace-of-mind and acts as a deterrent for theft and vandalism. "The LILIN Access Control System is a sin...

Antaira Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LMP-2004G-SFP and LMX-2004G-SFP series. Antaira Technologies’ LMP-2004G-SFP and LMX-2004G-SFP series are industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applica...

Ring, whose mission is to make neighborhoods safer, announced Ring for Business to provide business owners with the ability to protect their companies with Ring Alarm and Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cams the same way that homeowners have been doing for years. Small businesses are an integral part of our communities and, thanks to Ring, they now have access to smart, DIY security that’s free from long-term commitments, hidden fees and professional installation. With Ring for Business...

It seems like every day there is another school or public shooting incident in the US. It dominates the news and has become a point of stress and fear for many Americans. According to the US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2018 alone, there were 27 incidents across 16 states resulting in 213 casualties. There is a great deal the security industry can do to prevent such violent incidents and preserve life. Protection Layers In general, protection should be built in la...

Punch Technologies, Inc. and Johnson Controls have finalized an agreement to bring an innovative safety communications platform to market. The platform, which can be integrated into businesses’ existing security systems, provides the opportunity to more easily and effectively communicate with employees, emergency responders and other surrounding businesses in the event of an emergency incident. Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Controls will be the primary distributor of PunchAler...

National Presto Industries, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, OETA, Inc., has purchased substantially all the assets of OneEvent Technologies, Inc., a Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, company established in 2014 by co-founders Kurt Wedig and Dan Parent. OneEvent was created to empower the protection of lives and property and has created a modern safety solution which protects buildings, homes, assets and occupants. Analytics and cloud-based solutions OneEvent’s cloud-based lear...

PACOM, the provider of integrated security and access control solutions, is getting ready to exhibit at the ASIAL 2019 Security Exhibition & Conference, which takes place between the 24th-26th July at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Now in its 34th year and firmly established as the premier event for Australasia’s security sector, thousands of industry professionals will gather for an impressive exhibition display, a world class conference program and the chance to netwo...

Ontic Technologies, the globally renowned provider of protective intelligence security software, delivers technology to empower security teams, in order to protect assets, employees and customers. In the modern world, organizations and their employees, clients, customers, and their physical assets may come under some kind of threat or attack, at any time. Protection that leverages deep analytics Investments in physical and other security systems have already been made, to protect these critica...

Radiflow, global provider of industrial cybersecurity solutions for industrial automation networks, has announced that the company has been recognized as the Global Customer Value Leader in IT/OT Security for Smart Buildings by the leading analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan. Cybersecurity protection This award from Frost & Sullivan highlights the growing importance that Radiflow is playing in providing cybersecurity protection for smart building operations as dramatically increasing number...

Smarter Security, the intelligent entrance controls company, has announced new optical technology that reduces the risk of “sidegating” when two people attempt unauthorized side-by-side entry through a turnstile. Layered security strategy Jeff Brown, Chief Executive Officer at Smarter Security, says “Security teams must approach insider threats and collusion with a layered security strategy that starts at the front lobby. This innovative optical turnstile technology available...

According to Ms Regina Tsai, the Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the key for exhibitors is to tap into the diverse pool of trade visitors that will be filtering through the halls of the fair next month: “As Vietnam’s largest business platform for safety, security, fire and smart building products, the fair is able to attract the right mix of decision makers and purchasing managers from across the region’s growing vertical markets. From the...

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announces the release of a battery-powered intrinsically safe digital camera for use in Class I, Division 1 and ATEX/IECEx rated work sites. This unit is powered by two AA batteries and offers audio and video recording at 3.1 megapixels (2048 x 1536 resolution). This camera is IP65 rated and features autofocus and USB connectivity. The ATX-EXPCMR-BP-HH-QXGA intr...

PAC & GDX, providers of access control and door entry solutions, are showcasing the range and depth of their innovative technology on Stand IF2930 at IFSEC International 2019. From a single door installation to a fully integrated network based system, the company’s extensive portfolio provides unbeatable reliability and robust functionality, at a price point that enables installation in a diverse range of residential and commercial buildings. In order to provide integrators and end us...

ELATEC introduced the TCP3 authentication/release station, a small network appliance that enables devices without a USB port to incorporate an RFID or biometric reader, PIN pad or other form of user authentication and access control, and which supports USB 3.0 and gigabit Ethernet networks. Most organizations extend the use of their employee ID badge or card to authenticate for applications beyond building access. This includes most multi-function printers. However, not all printers and devices...