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Vector Flow, the industry pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas. PIAM automation product Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting its Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation product wherein organizations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform. “With Vector Flow's PIAM appl...

According to the first-ever World Security Report, large, companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents. Economic unrest is expected to be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months, a significant increase from the prior year. The report also found that companies anticipate a surge in threats and hazards like social unrest, climate change, fraud, and theft. As a result, physical security budgets are predicted to increase signi...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of ‘Switches made for Video’, including professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, has introduced ‘Non-stop PoE’ to its layer 2/3 managed GbE PoE+ switches. Suitable for use within any critical surveillance monitoring application where the avoidance of loss of live and recorded video is essential, barox’s new Non-stop PoE functionality dramatically reduces IP camera downtime when re-boot tasks ne...

Renowned for its innovative streak in blockchain security since 2018, SecuX is poised to reveal its latest creation, the Shield BIO card-type hardware wallet, at TOKEN 2049-one of the crypto industry's marquee events scheduled for 13-14 September 2023, in Singapore. The Shield BIO is emblematic of next-gen crypto security, masterfully combining biometric fingerprint authentication with the handy format of a credit card. Security features of SecuX  At the heart of this avant-garde wallet...

GV-Cloud is a new VSaaS platform that combines video surveillance and access control into a single, browser-based management experience. GV-Cloud provides enhanced safety and convenience by providing users with browser-based viewing and management of their video and access control anywhere without security concerns.  The GV-Cloud solution includes VMS, Access control, and VPN.  Cloud VMS​ GV-Cloud VMS is a cloud-based video surveillance platform that integrates video, alarm dev...

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing new products to secure and connect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2023 in booth 2533. These latest additions to the Altronix extensive portfolio are designed and manufactured for access control and power integration, video surveillance, fire and emergency communications, and network management applications.  Physical security systems “Altronix provides the foundation for...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and the world's premier gunshot detection solutions provider, proudly announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted two additional patents to its portfolio of indoor gunshot detection technologies, Patent No. US 11,604,248 (Low Power Gunshot Sensor Testing) and Patent No. US 11,688,414 (Low Power Gunshot Detection). Groundbreaking approach SDS's engineering team has long acknowledged the importance of improving...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. Audit of connected devices The warning comes in response to a new report from Which? that conducted a detailed audit of connected devices, revealing that almost all required location...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will preview its new centralized reader management solution, HID Linq™, at GSX 2023. HID Linq is designed to make the configuration and updates of physical access systems simpler, faster, and more efficient. HID Signo™ readers compatibility “Managing readers has become more time-consuming than ever, and we are excited to be showcasing our solution at GSX,” said Sanjay Roy, Senior Director for Device...

Drive System Design (DSD), a specialist in the engineering and development of electrified propulsion and actuation systems, is set to make its debut at DSEI. This follows significant growth in the UK defense sector which has seen government expenditure in the sector increase by 18% to £55.5 bn. Defense and security sector DSD’s debut at DSEI, the world’s largest fully integrated defense and security hybrid event, follows significant growth in the international defense s...

Quanergy Solutions, a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with PowerStack, the global pioneer of off-grid smart power poles. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by remote critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and more. Physical security solutions Often located in remote areas without access to power or running infrastructure, th...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched V3 of the Eagle Eye Video API Platform, which is used by Eagle Eye developers, resellers, and technology partners worldwide. The new API is comprehensive, built for faster implementation of video applications by developers, and builds upon the API foundation of V1 and V2. Since its founding in 2012, Eagle Eye has been committed to an open platform with a comprehensive RESTful API accessible by all, and extensive camera s...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professi...

The award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ is available for pre-order via the DEN SmartHome website.   The first invisible, wireless communicating door strike, the DEN SmartStrike can be installed easily and discreetly into the door frame. Featuring a completely inconspicuous design, users get all of the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the esthetic design of the door, all while maintaining existing door hardware, including the handle. Author's quote   &ldq...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of three new analytic detectors – Fallen Person, Fighting, and Fare Evasion – with the release of SecurOS® 11.6, the latest version of the renowned Video Intelligence Platform enables end users to manage video search and archiving alongside AI-powered video analytics in a single user interface. Here is a brief overview of each new detector, along...

Christian LaCour, the Allied Universal® security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023, is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his parents on September 10 at the 2023 Global Security Exchange Conference in Dallas. Bravery of Allied Security Guard An Allied Universal employee since December 2021, LaCour, age 20, was in the...

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises. PKO...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control. Author's quote “Safety is at the top of our minds as we enter a new school year. We have an imp...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company that specializes in digital identity and biometrics, announced it has been included as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023. This is the second consecutive year that Veridas has been named a sample vendor for Third-Party Biometrics and Identity Verification. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023: “Modern society is increasingly digitized. As digital identity becomes fundamental in everyone&rsq...

The growth of SaaS applications has been nothing short of spectacular. Once considered a niche offering, cloud-based SaaS apps are now a staple for almost every industry. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on SaaS is projected to increase by 17.9% to a total of $197 billion in 2023. While software-as-a-service (SaaS) is thriving, there is a growing concern for security among MSPs as well as their clients. The Annual SaaS Security Survey Report found that 55% of org...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specializes in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it has invested €8 million in its new Security Operations Center (SOC) facility in Dublin.  Based in the high-tech, fully secure Termini building in Sandyford, the new facility spans 16,000 square feet and comprises the SOC and seven customer suites, as well as a training and innovation center. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and infrastructure, along with modern collabor...

IPVideo Corporation, a provider of physical security solutions, announces the company will introduce its all-new HALO Cloud Application in booth #3245 at GSX 2023 in Dallas, Texas, USA, from September 11th-13th, 2023.  In addition, the company announces a new 10-year product warranty for HALO 3C Cloud customers that purchase a 10-year cloud license, effective on September 1, 2023. The new HALO Cloud App was designed to provide customers with a modern tool that places crucial alerts at thei...

Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) has been awarded Gold in the Access Control category in Security Today’s New Product of the Year awards. This is Gallagher’s 6th win at the New Product of the Year awards and the first for the C7000 SD.  Controller 7000 Single Door The Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) is a powerful and flexible access control solution designed for ease of installation and maintenance. Its Power over Ethernet (PoE) variant...

Teledyne FLIR, a global pioneer in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras and sensors, is helping the law enforcement segment to activate its ‘6th sense’ via the use of innovative technology that ensures officers can protect and serve with greater intelligence. Solutions such as the FLIR Breach® PTQ136 and FLIR Scion® PTM high-performance monoculars are ‘battle-proven’ to withstand the rigors of law enforcement while delivering superior thermal sur...

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Kterio, the provider of smart building operating systems announced that they have formed an ecosystem partnership for the Healthcare, Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Companies in these sectors are seeking broader, more robust solution outcomes to reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining optimum building performance. Together, eSentire and Kterio will evaluate customer risks across traditional threat ve...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and getting noticed by your ideal customers,” said Marissa Vacek, Swell Managing Director, adding “Making waves takes commit...

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Women in the security “SIA...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...