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At 10 am on January 22nd, with the last bucket of concrete poured, in the loud drum-beating, “DNAKE Industrial Park” was successfully topped off. This is a major milestone of DNAKE Industrial Park, marking that the development of the DNAKE business blueprint has begun. DNAKE Industrial Park is located in Haicang District, Xiamen City, which occupies a total land area of 14,500 square meters and a gross building area of 5,400 square meters. Main works of the building...
Keyless announces that it is working with Microsoft as a certified ISV partner to help drive the adoption of passwordless authentication solutions so that businesses can eliminate threats caused by compromized and weak user credentials. Keyless will provide Microsoft’s Azure AD B2C customers with a fast way to deploy secure, reliable biometric-enabled multi-factor authentication solutions to help strengthen security and eliminate passwords. Its privacy-first solutions leverage advan...
The 2020s will be a wireless decade. From headphones to hoovers, consumers reap the benefits when they cut the cables and adopt a wire-free technology. In electronic access control, those benefits include improved cost-efficiency and flexibility, giving facility managers greater control over who should have access, where and when. A new report - from IFSEC Global, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions and analysts Omdia - reveals fresh market data generated by a survey conducted at the end of 2020. Resp...
Herta announces the launch of the new video analysis solution, BioObserver. This software will mark a significant change in the study of human behavior and facial expression analysis. Based on advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques, BioObserver automatically detects and annotates a person’s facial expressions and micro-expressions, as well as the direction of the gaze and head orientation, in order to monitor behavioral metrics such as affective states or the individual’s level...
Bosch Security Systems (Bosch) has introduced the AUTODOME IP starlight 5100i with enhanced image quality and built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help operators react before a potential situation occurs. Designed for outdoor surveillance applications when light levels vary, the AUTODOME IP starlight 5100i has a new ½ inch camera sensor offering 4MP resolution and 20x optical zoom to detect people or objects at a maximum distance up to 1,676 meters (5,498 feet). AUTODOME IP starligh...
Ava Security, a unified security company, is excited to announce the growth of its camera portfolio with the release of its smallest camera to date, the Ava Compact Dome. This “small giant” is unique not only in size but also in its exceptional quality. The new line of cameras is versatile, sleek, and effortless to install while providing powerful smart edge analytics so operators can be proactive and respond immediately to events requiring attention. Its decrea...
UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle-inspection systems, has secured strategic investments from Hyundai Motor Company and several other investors to accelerate the company’s global expansion plans. Quick and efficient vehicle inspection UVeye has raised more than $40 million from carmakers and other strategic investors such as W. R. Berkley Corporation since it was founded four years ago. Hyundai’s investment is part of an ongoing plan to make use of UVeye’s products and p...
With cyber threats targeting the enterprise reaching new heights last year, and the deadline for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) just around the corner, companies operating within Europe will be wondering how to protect their users and workforce from threats, without adding further disruptions to workflow or complexity to the login experience. Without disregarding the deadline for SCA, businesses must avoid rushing to adopt solutions that are inherently complex and insecure,...
HENSOLDT AG is reorganizing its sales organization: Stefan Hess, Head of Public Affairs, will now also be responsible for the Governmental Business Development for Germany, France and the UK as well as with the EU / NATO. Russell Gould, Managing Director of HENSOLDT UK, is taking over responsibility for the international Business Development to further strengthen HENSOLDT’s business in global growth markets. Both will become members of the Group Executive Committee and succeed Sabine Hipp...
Evolv Technology has announced the appointments of a pair of executives with proven track records for guiding high-growth digital technology companies into global market leaders. Eric Pyenson joins as General Counsel from VMware Carbon Black (part of Carbon Black, Inc.) and A.J. De Rosa as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) from Orbital Insight. Evolv just completed its most successful year since being founded in 2013. Scaling operations across all functions, the company is the world’s first and...
GAI-Tronics, the globally renowned company in manufacturing industrial and commercial communication solutions, has announced the release of its new access control feature to the HUBBCOM family of products, Temperature Sensing. Temperature sensing Temperature sensing is a new way to facilitate a contactless check-in process for employees and authorized visitors in a building. “GAI-TRONICS is proud to have developed an access control feature that complies with WHO COVID-19 safety standard...
Synology Inc., globally renowned high-performance, reliable, versatile, and environmentally-friendly NAS servers and storage solutions firm, has announced the launch of the RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ (redundant power) 2U 8-bay rackmounted storage servers, which have been specially built to deliver high performance in a space-efficient and cost-effective manner. “The RackStation RS1221+ and RP+ storage server units are designed for small businesses, and indeed, ‘small’ t...
A new initiative designed to deliver unprecedented levels of support for CCTV and security consultants has been unveiled by Dahua Technology UK & Ireland. The Key Consultants Programme for the UK and Irish markets will see Dahua harness its technical and product expertise to keep consultants up-to-date with developments in security technology, including regular and informative product and technology updates, training and CPD opportunities, and help with specifying the best equipment for the...
HiveWatch, a security fusion startup company that uses multi sensor fusion to help companies respond better and effectively to physical security threats, has emerged from stealth and announced a seed funding round led by CrossCut Ventures, with participation from Freestyle and SaaS Ventures. Centralizing event data HiveWatch’s platform pulls data from a company’s disparate monitoring systems and security sensors to provide operators a single-pane-of-glass to evaluate and respond to...
Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced it has acquired Next Tech, a San Diego, California provider of cloud-based computing environments, enabling the authoring and hosting of labs in software development, data science, and machine learning. Digital transformation “Digital transformation is no longer a nice to have but a need to have. For large enterprises to successfully navigate their digital transformations, they have to invest in the skills of their...
AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication and threat intelligence solutions provider, announced that Kara Hamilton, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Smartsheet, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Strategic growth initiatives In her capacity on the company’s Board of Directors, Karan Hamilton will work closely with AlertMedia’s executive leadership team, to support a variety of strategic growth initiatives and pursue new market opportunities....
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives and the way we do business. Restrictions have been implemented to protect our health, affecting us as individuals and the operations of our healthcare systems, companies, organizations, and schools, as well as public and private institutions. Many new behaviors, such as physical distancing, virtual meetings, and improved hygiene measures, will most likely linger as we gradually get back to normal. With smart solutions, we can help each...
LenelS2 announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe. As a result of the agreement, end-users will have access to the complete Bosch IP camera portfolio through LenelS2’s Value-Added Resellers (VARs). The Bosch IP camera portfolio integrates with all LenelS2™ video management solutions to enhance critical video analytics capabilities that help protect people and assets and optimize building health and efficie...
At its meeting on December 15, 2020, the Supervisory Board reappointed Klaus Kiener as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MOBOTIX AG until March 31, 2023. He will continue to be responsible for Finance, Corporate Planning, Investor Relations, Legal/Compliance/Data Protection, Organization, IT Services, Purchasing, and Logistics/Customs. Klaus Kiener was significantly responsible for the development and successful implementation of the restructuring program "Fit for the Future" together with the...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program, open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional devel...
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. “FLIR’s commitment to innovation spanning multiple sensing technologies has allowed our company to grow into the multi-billion-dollar company it is today”. Permanent financing Under the terms of th...
Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its v240MT 2, v240M 2, v240M and v150NX antennas from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency, ANATEL. These powerful, high-throughput antennas are widely used in the energy industry, so this approval opens the door for Brazil’s extensive oil and gas market to adopt Intellian’s leading antenna technology. Regulatory Approval Intellian’s innovative v240MT 2 antenna combines C, Ku and Ka band communica...
Tyco, the security brand of Johnson Controls, has launched a new video support portal, which offers a comprehensive and easy to use one-stop resource for installers, system integrators and distributors, who may require technical support for American Dynamics and Illustra video solutions. Visitors to support.americandynamics.net are able to raise a support ticket for any product under warranty or use a Live Chat facility, in order to instantly connect with a member of the video technical support...
To ensure end-user clients achieve maximum value from their electronic security solutions, Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, strives to provide the highest levels of pre- and post-sales support for system integrators throughout Europe, for whom Tyco branded products are their preferred choice. A shining example of a highly successful systems integrator, which has chosen to recommend Tyco access control and video surveillance solutions to their clients and has fully embra...
Rafael Schrijvers, Access Control Product Marketing Manager of the Security Products Building Technologies & Solutions division of Johnson Controls explains how the latest generation of access control platforms can help companies with their compliance obligations. Compliance with industry standards, health & safety policies, and government regulations is an important issue for many companies which have a duty of care to the general public. Health compliance This is particularly so f...
Johnson Controls has announced the release of CEM Systems AC2000 v10.2, which offers new features such as an enhanced Time & Attendance application, improved Pass Design, advanced room booking with access control, and additional features that increase the performance and scope of the access control system suite. Time & Attendance workstation CEM Systems AC2000 Time Hub is an enhanced Time & Attendance workstation client and web application. It helps AC2000 customer maximize their e...
Johnson Controls has announced the introduction of the CEM Systems DCM 400 four-door intelligent encrypted IP controller. The CEM Systems DCM400 is an intelligent four-door controller which provides a secure and cost-effective solution for bi-directional control of up to four doors. CEM Systems approved It is designed to directly interface with CEM Systems AC2000 access control system (v10.2 and higher) and Wiegand or CEM Systems approved and supplied Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP v2)...
Face biometrics is used to identify users from access control lists and verify their identity. The access control solution facilitates user management at runtime and allows users to be enrolled on-the-fly by video capture. This technology yields excellent performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves, or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. In addition, it has liveness detection to prevent spoofing and detects the use of a mas...
Active and passive barriers from Delta Scientific provide protection from high-speed vehicle attacks. Because the protection they offer is so consistent, 16 of their total products, including bollards, barricades, and crash gates, have received SAFETY Act Certification from the Department of Homeland Security. Essentially, this means that the products not only provide physical security but legal protection as well. SAFETY Act The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act wa...
Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, announces that its new anti-ligature slide models are gaining popularity. New to the LifeSaver series, the 5-Point Ligature-Resistant Slide Behavioral Health Models are Grade 1 anti-ligature locksets, available in cylindrical and mortise. The solid stainless steel handle slides down freely in the locked or unlocked position and is tamper-proof through-bolted for durability and easy-installation. They meet the latest BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature...
