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SDC-1ZBS is a discreet ultra-thin wireless ZigBee door contact that detects and reports the irregular opening / closing of doors and windows. At only 4 mm thick, SDC-1ZBS can be embedded within door and window frames, making it undetectable and ideal for security application, especially to hide from intruders looking to disarm the user’s security system. This slim and tapered door contact is easy to install and simply disappears within the user’s door and window frames, making their...
VDP-3 is an AC-powered video door phone that is designed for the user to view and speak with the visitor at the door with a smartphone from anywhere. With a built-in 1080p high resolution camera and night vision technology, this video door phone gives its users a clear and wide view, day and night. VDP-3 also has built-in motion sensor to capture alarm videos when irregular motion or presence has been detected. With its ultra-slim design, small size and multiple color options, VDP-3 can easily...
Abnormal Security, the platform that protects large enterprises from the most sophisticated, targeted email attacks announced the appointment of Kevin Moore as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years of success leading high-performing global sales teams in the security industry, Kevin is responsible for scaling Abnormal’s worldwide sales team, operations, and go-to-market engine. About Kevin Moore Kevin joins Abnormal Security from Vectra Networks, where he led all direct and channel...
Hank Washington, a company specializing in high-quality household products, announced a new keyless keypad door lock system. The BACKR electronic access control solution is ideal for customers interested in a high-security door lock for both indoor and outdoor applications. The recent announcement aims to provide a reliable security solution for residents and business owners throughout the US. The new BACKR keyless door lock features an easy-to-use touchscreen offering four unlock alternatives:...
Aratek has formally launched the BM7550 terminal, a portable, powerful multi-factor biometric tablet that integrates facial recognition, fingerprint sensing, and a contactless NFC card reader in one complete package. The portable & powerful biometric tablet for multi-factor authentication “The BM7550 squarely addresses the demands for increasingly sophisticated identification and authentication solutions with its industry-leading multi-biometric and multi-factor authentic...
Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks announced the availability of Microsoft Teams protection and integration with Okta to extend email security coverage and protect remote workforces from social engineering attacks. Seamlessly delivered through Abnormal Security’s API-based integration with Office 365 and Okta’s Identity Cloud, respectively, these new integrations give enterprises more visibility, extended protect...
As communities nationwide plan to begin lifting COVID-19 ‘shelter in place’ orders, Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, is helping clients plan and prepare for a return to the workplace. Recently, President Donald Trump gave state governors guidance on reopening state economies in the coming months. These guidelines for ‘Opening up America Again’ outline specific phases for states to gradually ease their lockdowns. “Now is...
Perimeter security is a term used to describe the barriers that help deter and prevent any break-ins (or breakouts). It plays a vital role in protecting buildings and premises. Boundaries and physical barriers are perhaps the most visible aspects of perimeter security, but comprehensive measures are also likely to leverage modern technology and security systems as well. In this article, APE delve into different aspects of perimeter security and highlights the benefits they offer a business or p...
AlertMedia, an emergency communication software provider, has announced that it has raised US$ 15 million in Series C funding. The round was led by existing investors, including JMI Equity, Next Coast Ventures, and Silverton Partners. AlertMedia has quickly emerged as one of the major providers of emergency communications technology and solutions. As a result of their product’s ease of use, reliability, and mobility, the company has doubled its business, five years in a row, while maintai...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Paula M. Cooney has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer. Ms. Cooney will report to President and CEO Jim Cannon and will assume a strategic role in the growth and organizational health at FLIR. As the global leader for FLIR Systems’ HR team, Ms. Cooney will be responsible for leading the human resources function and ensuring that the human capital agenda supports the company’s business objectives. Strategic business...
During the recent COVID-19 world crisis, it has been published that vehicle aftermarket services would be defined as ‘essential’ by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) US regulation. It is clear that during times of emergency, the society still needs functioning vehicles, in order to take workers to hospitals and goods to grocery stores. Fleets need to keep working and fulfill important demands, while keeping personnel safe, at all times. Automotive industry selected as criti...
Almost all cities have a smart city agenda. Their priorities will differ according to the unique challenges they face, but they all have the same goals: to create ways to use data and resources more efficiently and make cities more livable. Axis is innovating for a smarter, safer world. The company plays a vital role in the transition to smarter cities by providing scalable and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for public safety, urban mobility, and environmental monitoring. There...
Concerning COVID-19, Videotec wishes to inform all of the company’s partners, customers, suppliers and employees that the company has been put into agile working mode in order to ensure that its commercial, technical assistance, R&D, purchasing and planning activities remain fully operational. From 6 April 2020, the production and logistics departments will begin to gradually resume operations to produce and fulfill orders for products that are necessary for essential supply chains. V...
Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology, and green computing provided preliminary information regarding its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended March 31, 2020. The company now anticipates that it will report revenue for its third quarter of fiscal 2020 in the range of $755 million to $785 million. The company’s previous guidance range was $770 million to $830 million. As of March 31, 202...
SureCloud, the provider of Gartner-recognized Integrated Risk Management solutions and cybersecurity services, has partnered with Secure Controls Framework (SCF), granting all its customers access to SCF’s control set through its cloud-based Compliance solution. SCF aims to provide cybersecurity and privacy control guidelines to organisations of any size and across any sector, helping them to implement best-practice controls to protect their data and processes, and respond to evolvi...
The Advisory Board of Werner International Holding S.à.r l. (WernerCo) announced that Gary Scott has been named Global Chief Executive Officer of WernerCo, a fully integrated and international manufacturer and distributor of access products, fall protection equipment, secure storage systems, and light-duty construction equipment. Gary Scott will start in his new position, effective April 16, 2020, and will work out of WernerCo’s headquarters, located in Itasca, Illinois. Building...
Quantum Corporation today announced new product lines and capabilities which significantly expand its video surveillance and physical security product portfolio. The expanded portfolio includes: A new line of network video recording servers A new line of servers for building management systems and GPU-based video analytics New capabilities for the VS-HCI Series, which the company launched in 2019 to provide hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) for surveillance recording, video manage...
Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, announced that it will offer a free remote working solution to help companies worldwide stay afloat and connected in the face of the COVID-19 challenges and make a rapid transition to accommodate the rising work-from-home demands. Businesses today are facing unprecedented challenges in how they work and stay connected. As an SME business communications solution provider and a global company facing the situation ourselves, Yeastar understands h...
Pedestal PRO, the manufacturer for access control pedestals, in cooperation with Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has introduced a freestanding entry station tower for use with Aiphone’s multi-tenant GT Series. Pedestal PRO’s 64TOW-AIP-001-304 is a beautiful, low-profile, brushed stainless steel tower designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP Video Entry Station component. Its modern shape, featuring a...
Supermicro will present its first GPU Live Forum. An expert line-up of Supermicro product managers will share insights and updates on the industry’s broadest portfolio of NVIDIA GPU systems. Attendees will experience product panel discussions, product demos, networking opportunities with live Q & A, and a unique chance to chat live with Supermicro product experts in the virtual environment. Sessions include GPU Accelerated VDI Solution Powered by NVIDIA vGPU High-Density Computin...
As countries and communities around the world continue to battle the spread of COVID-19, G4S would like to outline some of the measures they have implemented to protect employees and customers. With a large presence in Asia, G4S has been responding to the devastating impacts of COVID-19 for several months and they have been using that experience to support customers and employees as the pandemic has spread throughout Europe, and the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa. Public health guidance...
Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced new capabilities to Flow, the company’s developer analytics product. The new capabilities include powerful new reporting and analytics tools, support for the increasingly popular mob and pair programming, deeper integration with Pluralsight’s Skills platform, and an enhanced user experience. Software development Pluralsight Flow provides software engineering leaders with a data-driven view into their softwa...
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads and the situation evolves rapidly around the world, CloudSense is keenly aware of their responsibility to their customers, prospects and partners. CloudSense would like to reassure everyone that while the COVID-19 pandemic might change the way the world works together, it won’t stop the company from doing so. CloudSense’s platform and people will continue to perform dependably for all businesses. Despite the uncertain times, CloudSense...
Sepura has hired Victor Rodrigues as Strategic Account Director for Southern Europe, confirming the company’s ambition to continue growing business in the region. Victor has extensive experience in global sales from an initial spell with Sepura, having provided TETRA radios to national police forces that are still in use across Southern Europe, a testament to the radios’ durability. public safety organizations Victor latterly headed up Sepura’s South American sales team, est...
The recently announced body-worn camera solution moves Axis into a new market. Tested both in the labs and the field to ensure reliability and robustness, and designed with an open architecture for seamless integration with existing software, the solution is the world’s most flexible. Some of the team members behind the solution, Fredrik Andersson, Lina He, and Rob Messer, talk about the benefits, technical features, and field studies of the new system. Body-worn cameras Being th...
Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced the free availability of recorded technology conferences on Pluralsight’s platform. Conferences, an experience within Pluralsight’s Skills product, offers recorded content from some of today’s most in-demand technology events providing technology professionals with an easily accessible way to stream conference content and keep up with the latest technology trends. Inclusions in free conferences Pluralsigh...
Motorola Solutions announced the latest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the integration of its VideoTag enterprise body-worn cameras and Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software. The integration enhances enterprise security efforts by making live body-worn video and audio easily accessible through the ACC™ AI-powered platform. Mobile video capability “The introduction of this integration is a part of our ongoing efforts to introduce intellige...
Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks announced completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) examination of the Abnormal Cloud Email Security Platform, earning SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Conducted by Coalfire Controls, LLC, a fully licensed, accredited CPA firm and an affiliate of Coalfire Systems, Inc, the voluntary examination confirms Abnormal Security’s commitment to inscrutable operating effectiveness. C...
IP audio and control innovator Barix announces the opening of a new research and development center for next-generation, intelligent audio technologies. Based in Aveiro, Portugal, the Barix Innovation Center focuses on “what’s next” for the company, including audio analytics, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and environmental sound monitoring. Barix Founder and CTO Johannes Rietschel identified Aveiro as the ideal location given its proximity to the University of Ave...
Egress, the provider of human layer email security, has announced that its Egress Protect solution will be integrated into NHSmail to offer enhanced protection and improve user experience. NHSmail is used by up to 1.5m healthcare staff daily, and is the largest closed secure email network in the UK. The announcement comes as part of NHS Digital’s commitment to use innovative technology to transform the UK healthcare landscape. Effective communication is an integral part of the NHS, and Eg...
