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Security screening and detection technology expert Rapiscan Systems has completed its largest single install of the new Orio Metor 900M walkthrough metal detector and its 920CX X-ray scanner. This substantial installation provides additional security and protection to over 80 facilities in Washington DC. The Metor 900M is an advanced upgrade on its predecessor the 600 series, which has been used in these facilities for the past five years. The upgrade consists of a complete redesign from the gr...
Two members of the Hardstaff Barriers team have been shortlisted for national apprenticeship awards due to their commitment and achievements at work. Rhiannon McGhee, Apprentice Health, Safety, and Environment Technician, has been nominated for ‘Apprentice of the Year’ and Kathryn Cooper, Service Manager, has been nominated for ‘Apprentice Champion of the Year’ in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 for the East Midlands region. About Hardstaff Barriers Hardstaff B...
A report launched by Menlo Security, a pioneer in cloud security, highlights growing concerns about securing users as the trend for hybrid and remote working is set to remain. The new report – which surveyed 500+ IT decision-makers in the U.S. and the U.K., includes a third at C-level – looks at attitudes to securing remote access to applications and resources and the adoption of zero-trust solutions. Developing working strategies While most respondents (83%) say they are confiden...
Device Authority, a globally renowned company in identity and access management (IAM) solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced its latest major software release, which includes KeyScaler Edge software solution. The current global market is driving a more mature Edge computing model, with localized AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) becoming more mainstream. However, no solution exists in the market, to address localized Edge gateway IoT security services. A...
Abloy Oy announced ABLOY CUMULUS, a platform for keyless access, combining quality hardware products with secure access and management applications. It brings all the solutions together into a single ecosystem with a risk-free, integrated cloud service. “CUMULUS is our next step in the ‘keyvolution’ — the development in which mechanical keys are transforming into digital ones. We have wrapped our more than one hundred years of security expertise into digital so...
Automating the issuance of all enterprise public or private trusted digital certificates through a single platform reduces the risk of certificate mismanagement and associated outages. HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has simplified certificate automation for any Microsoft Active Directory-managed network devices with its PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS) platform. Customers can seamlessly issue, renew, replace or revoke certificates automatically with Microsoft Autoenrollment now...
Suprema, a global pioneer in biometric security and access control, announced the launch of an upgraded version of its X-Station 2 access control terminal, which supports fingerprint authentication. In May 2021, Suprema launched four models of X-Station 2, a next-generation “versatile intelligent terminal” that supports a variety of authentication methods from cellphone access cards to RFID cards, QR codes, and barcodes. The newest X-Station 2 model comes equipped with a fingerprin...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Bonnie Michelman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Bonnie Michelman is the Executive Director of Police, Security, and Outside Services at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) and for Mass General Brigham Corporation. SIA will present her with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 17, during the 2021 SIA Honors cocktail...
The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase will return live at the Business Design Centre, in London, United Kingdom, on November 5, 2021. Bob Cockshott, the UQ National Quantum Technologies Program Lead at KTN, said “The UK is a world leader in the research, development and critically, the commercialization of quantum technologies, and the Quantum Showcase is where the sector gets to show its progress, to the government and industry.” UK National Quantum Technologies Showc...
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces new systems based on NVIDIA® Ampere architecture GPUs and 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI accelerators (Supermicro X12 series). These servers are designed for demanding AI applications where low latency and high application performance are essential. Advanced hardware security features Supermicro 2U 2-Node system redu...
Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced an expansion to Pluralsight Skills, with the addition of new lab-based hands-on learning experiences for cybersecurity, IT ops, and software development professionals as well as a new experience designed to help technology learners prepare for the tech industry’s top certifications. Hands-on learning capabilities Pluralsight Skills’ addition of hands-on learning capabilities in high-demand technology skills s...
Eagle Eye Networks., the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced a new Vehicle Surveillance Package for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS. The Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) captures license plate and vehicle information received from distributed cameras and sends it to the cloud, where it’s analyzed, compared, alerted upon, and searched to deliver business intelligence that improves efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. The solution includes Eagle Eye Time Watch™, the indus...
Hikvision, a globally renowned company in delivering high-performance professional security solutions with tremendous value, offers an intelligent radar PTZ camera that combines advanced radar detection and a 4 MP high-resolution network speed dome, with long-range zoom capabilities. Hikvision's Radar PTZ camera The Hikvision iDS-2SR8141IXS-AB Radar PTZ Camera operates effectively 24/7, in virtually any weather or lighting condition, with the ability to detect intrusion and line-crossing event...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced a new Vehicle Surveillance Package for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS. Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) The Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) captures license plate and vehicle information, received from distributed cameras and sends it to the Cloud, where it’s analyzed, compared, alerted upon, and searched, to deliver business intelligence that improves efficiency, effectiveness, and safet...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the arrival of its latest student placement, Vlad Radoi. Vlad has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University. Supporting placement students Vlad is the latest in an ongoing line of TDSi placement students, as Managing Director John Davies elaborated, “As a business, we have a long heritage of supporting appren...
Cloud video surveillance company Cloudview has appointed Silicon Valley sales enablement leader Mark Gibson to be its new Head of Sales. Experience Mark has gained extensive experience in international sales and business development and has been consulting with leading technology companies since 2004. He has helped to develop many high tech startups in California, EMEA, and the Nordics specializing in AI applications for anti-money laundering and cybersecurity, and has spent time running his...
Matrix, an acclaimed industry-leading manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions is enthusiastically gearing up to showcase its plethora of pioneering solutions at the GITEX Technology Week 21. The event is being conducted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai from 17th-21st October’21. Since its inception, the exhibition has always been a witness of first-hand technologies that are tailored to redefine the way the high-end technological world functions. Launching telecom solut...
Hanwha Techwin, a global security solution provider, and Azena, an IoT platform provider, have announced a collaboration with KT Corp, Korea’s largest telecommunications provider, to provide AI video analytics solutions to the Korean market. AI video analytics apps from Azena’s marketplace that run on Hanwha Techwin cameras will enable Korean cities, businesses, and organizations to leverage the latest AI technology for security, safety, and beyond. Adopting AI analytics A new gen...
ADT Commercial has announced that it has purchased premier fire, life safety, and security systems provider, Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc., based out of Clayton and Concord, North Carolina, USA. The purchase of Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc. further deepens the ADT Commercial organization’s integration capabilities and fire and life safety expertise, in order to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers, in the Carolinas regions. Acquisition of Edwards Electron...
Viking Electronics announced that the company’s popular VoIP SIP entry phone, ideal for gates, office suites, and delivery doors, now has a touch-free option. The E-30TF-IP entry phone replaces the standard push button with a motion sensor, in order to reduce the transmission of germs, bacteria, and viruses, which can happen from the shared use of a physical button. E-30TF-IP entry phone “Viking’s E-30TF-IP is based on one of the most popular door entry phones in the market p...
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has achieved a far-reaching technological leap in the advancement of technologies to control the electromagnetic spectrum. Combining artificial intelligence, digitization, Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA), and 3D printing technologies, HENSOLDT has developed a multi-function jamming system ('jammer') called 'Kalaetron Attack' that can actively jam enemy radars in an extremely wide frequency band, but can also be used passively as a reconnaissance se...
Two renowned U.S. organizations, specializing in intelligence analysis and corporate security, are pooling their resources, as part of a new partnership designed to heighten security in corporate America. SEC - Mercyhurst University The Security Executive Council (SEC), the renowned research and advisory firm on corporate security risk mitigation, and the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University, the oldest and largest intelligence studies program&nbs...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated introduced the Neutrino SX8 mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera module and four additional Neutrino IS Series models designed for integrated solutions requiring HD MWIR imagery with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP+C) constraints for commercial, industrial, defense original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and system integrators. High performance and imagery Based on Teledyne FLIR HOT FPA technology, the Neutrino SX8 offers high-perf...
Intersec, the emergency services, security, and safety event has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head. The senior hire is a further demonstration of Intersec’s investment in the significant growth of the flagship event that will mark its return in January 2022 by uniting global leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the industry at the highly anticipated event. Nicholl has 20 years of experience i...
Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, home, and building automation solutions, has announced that it has acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries. Nortek Security & Control, LLC is a globally renowned developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for residential and commercial markets. Strategic acquisition With this acquisition and add...
Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is pleased to announce that its powerful GARDiS access management software now supports full integration with Hikvision’s face recognition terminals and ANPR cameras. TDSi - Hikvision partnership John Davies, the Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Integration with Hikvision’s latest generation of intelligent cameras is part of TDSi’s ongoing mission, to ensure our powerful integrated access control solutions work directly with t...
Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of security solutions, has released three explosion-proof camera models (TNU-6322E, TNU-6322ER, TNO-6322ER) designed to operate safely even in hazardous industrial locations with explosion and fire hazards. Three newly unveiled explosion-proof cameras prevent explosion triggered by any internal or external factors, ensuring safe operations at high-risk industrial facilities. TNU-6322E/6322ER models feature 360˚ endless panning and 180˚ tilting...
Dudley-based surveillance and security specialist Zicam Integrated Security Limited, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary year, has appointed industry expert Barry Gunningham as Business Development Manager. Barry comes to Zicam with over twenty years of experience in the security industry, beginning his career in the USA where he worked for one of the country’s largest home security providers. Work experience Following this he branched out to work in commercial secu...
Security contractors can no longer afford to simply complete a project and move on to the next job without creating recurring service revenues and an ongoing commitment to the customer. iDter, which stands for intelligent and immediate deterrence of crime, recently launched a complete commercial security solution and partnership program with the ability to generate RMR streams through its unique technology footprint. A fully integrated and automated security solution, iDter is proven to foil 98...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings solutions, has introduced Tyco Kantech KT-2, adaptable two-door controllers, which is cost-effective, easy-to-install and operate, for small-to-medium sized businesses. Tyco Kantech KT-2 door controller This new door controller expands Johnson Controls line of multi-door control solutions, purposely designed for retailers, medical offices, warehouses and businesses, with needs ranging from one door to t...
