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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...

The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s NH90 helicopter program marked a major milestone last week with first flights performed in Italy and France. The first NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH), assembled at Leonardo’s Venice Tessera facility, and the first tactical troop transport (TTH) over-land aircraft, assembled at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane site, took to the air on 15th and 18th of December respectively. The flights allowed crews to evaluate general handling and basic system...

Frost & Sullivan, a business consultancy firm, awarded ISS Facility Services India the 2020 Best Practices Award in the Indian Facilities Management Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership category for delivering strategy innovation and customer impact. It demonstrates ISS’ thought leadership in the Indian FM market. The recognition is based on Frost and Sullivan’s recent analysis of ISS India’s capabilities in successfully implementing innovative strategies, indust...

As has become traditional at this time of the year, Hanwha Techwin has announced what it believes will be the top 5 key trends for the video surveillance industry during 2021. They cover AI edge-based solutions, open platform, the Cloud, cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy issues. Growth of AI edge-based solutions A key advantage of edge devices is that they have the ability to run specialist software applications onboard. This improves resource efficiency, saves processing time, and...

ISS, Intelligent Security Systems, a renowned provider of intelligent VMS and native analytics globally, announced a strategic partnership with Captis Intelligence. The partnership will leverage each company's area of expertise and introduce an automated face-matching solution connected to an exclusive criminal database of 35 million subjects provided by Captis Intelligence. The move will expand and capture further opportunities in the rapidly transforming facial recognition market, offering us...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced the merger with Ursalink, a global IoT solution provider, and Milesight, an AI-empowered video surveillance pioneer. The three companies were sister companies and now the combined entity will drive innovations in the digital workplace, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence and thrive with extended expertise in the long run. Following the merger, Milesight and Ursalink will operate under the Milesight brand, while Ye...

Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analog video surveillance solutions, announced a new ultra-high-resolution fisheye camera with 12MP sensors. The new XNF-9010RV is equipped with Wisenet 7, Hanwha Techwin’s proprietary chipset, which offers superb quality images, extreme WDR, noise reduction, onboard de-warping, and enhanced cybersecurity features. Features Can provide 360° monitoring with a single camera and stereographic lens to offer high-quality images. Lens...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology announced that its 4-socket server platform, powered by advanced 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration, is certified for SAP HANA as well as Oracle Linux and virtualization. Shipping in volume, the 2U 4-socket server, combined with advanced enterprise software, enables customers to leverage the value, benefit, and simplicity of these...

The market pioneer in the installation of security systems in Italy, the company E.C.I. Elettronica unveiled SMP Robotics security robots at Sicurezza 2019, Milan, Italy. Exhibition visitors have shown a phenomenally high interest in the use of robots in EU countries. Video surveillance systems Despite the lull in the security market, the prospects for the implementation of security robots are encouraging. Their use reduces the number of security officers with a significant increase in...

Johnson Controls, the global provider of smart and sustainable buildings and architect of the OpenBlue digital platforms, introduces the Tyco American Dynamics victor Application Servers. These servers are ideal when managing video from VideoEdge NVRs via the victor VMS. Scalable from single-site locations to enterprise-level deployments (SAS and MAS), these servers are available in several form factors with distinct configurations to simplify ordering and installation and come with full servic...

Continuing to expand its global presence, BCD International today announced the appointment of security industry veteran Andrew Hubble as Managing Director – APAC. Reporting and responsibilities Reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales, Hubble will be responsible for the management of APAC safety and security, computer vision, and IoT customer relationships, and to drive BCD revenue through existing and new customer relationships. “As BCD has delivered infrastructure solu...

Iris ID, a pioneering provider of iris recognition technology, announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 smartcard software credential application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV Interoperable (PIV-I) and the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), a smartcard used by workers requiring access to secu...

The technology industry has long assumed that it would eventually get rid of the concept of implicit digital trust. With the worldwide happenings in 2020, users have all been put into a virtual time machine and are living in a projected world of “Zero Trust.” Running back through to zero Digital transformations became more than a vague goal in 2020 as priorities and business demands shifted radically in March 2020. Waves of workers became partially or completely remote, and along...

Industry professionals working on projects in Overtur can now directly export punches collected using the Overtur™ Punch List tool to projects in Procore. Allegion US, a security products and solutions provider announced the integration between Overtur™, a provider of collaboration environment for door hardware and openings, and Procore, a provider of construction management software. With this new integration, contractors and construction professionals working on projects using Ov...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announce its attendance at GITEX on December 6-10, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). GITEX is the third-largest technology event in the world, with international technology buyers searching for solutions that will bring their businesses into the connectivity era. Yeastar will join its local gold distributor DVCOM at Booth Z2- D5 in Zabeel Hall and present SME-tailored UC solutions for customers in the ME region and around the world. Showcasi...

An increasing number of organizations are benefitting from centralized management of their multi-location network surveillance systems. Multi-site surveillance systems not only increase efficiency, they also save money while doing so. Network surveillance systems are getting increasingly common and larger and, in many cases, more complicated. It is a safe bet that, for example, the average retail store manager would gladly hand the running of the system over to someone else. And this is precise...

Axis Communications has announced the release of a functionality that will allow the recently launched AXIS S3008 Recorder to be installed in a system using AXIS Camera Station. The new functionality will be available during the first half of 2021. AXIS S3008 Recorder AXIS S3008 Recorder is an easy-to-install, ultra-high-definition (UHD) recording solution compatible with AXIS Companion Video Management Software (VMS). The compatibility function of with the S3008 Recorder with AXIS Camera sta...

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology workforce development company announced at its annual user conference, Pluralsight LIVE, that Verizon has chosen Pluralsight as its strategic partner to support the company's ongoing employee education and upskilling program. Digital transformation Verizon launched the initiative as a key component of its Learning 2.0 strategy, centered on aligning skill development As one of the world's largest communication technology companies, Verizon is at the forefront...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced the introduction of Delivery Module for Pluralsight Flow, a new tool designed to help engineering teams proactively overcome roadblocks in the software development process and identify improvements to deliver greater value and improve time-to-market. Human interaction measurement  Conversations and efforts can focus on where it matters most, helping teams make changes with real impact" Pluralsight Flow’s Deliver...

Motorola Solutions announced the introduction of the new Avigilon eCommerce platform and partner portal. These systems enable Avigilon partners to streamline their ordering processes and gain greater visibility into the status of their purchasing transactions. eCommerce site The eCommerce site introduces several new capabilities and benefits, including a streamlined order and fulfillment experience, the ability to view accounts and shipping information and live chat support. In addition, part...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), the globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, has announced its intent to support the new NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU (data processing unit). Support for NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU is sampling now, and Supermicro will conduct an aggressive certification program for the NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU, encompassing a broad range of Supermicro’s market-renowned systems,...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart and sustainable buildings, has launched Tyco Illustra Insight, an intelligent frictionless access management solution for work environments, where there is a requirement for a high level of security, without disrupting the constant flow of employees, contractors and visitors. The solution offers an unobtrusive, stress free way for authorized people to smoothly move around buildings, places and spaces, and yet provides security personnel...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills and engineering management platform announced that Heather Zynczak, Chief Marketing Officer of Pluralsight, has been recognized as a CXO of the Year by Utah Business. The CXO of the Year awards is given to senior executives for outstanding performance in their roles. The selected CXOs demonstrate the importance of providing strong leadership and visionary innovation to Utah businesses. CEO's comments Heather’s expertise and vision for...

Ava, a unified security company, announces the launch of Ava Aware Cloud. This video security solution offers the simplicity and flexibility of a cloud platform while providing the same intelligent, proactive security, and AI capabilities of Ava’s on-premises and hybrid solutions. For the first time, organizations of any size can leverage Ava’s powerful machine learning and advanced analytics to achieve proactive security. Ava Aware Cloud "Despite the industry’s promise of s...

ADT, a provider of security, automation and smart home solutions serving consumer and business customers, has joined the Zigbee Alliance and the Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP) working group. ADT will help to develop and promote the adoption of Project CHIP, a new royalty-free connectivity standard to increase interoperability among smart home products, with security as a fundamental design tenet. “As a member of the Zigbee Alliance, ADT will collaborate with others who are developi...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system announced that Gamma, the provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) into the UK and Dutch business markets, has joined the pre-configured ITSP template on both Yeastar cloud-based and on-premises PBXs as a certified ITSP partner. All-IP services As the UK’s SIP trunk provider, Gamma is the market-pioneering force to upgrade the outdated ISDN services to All-IP services completely in the near 2025. Yeastar brings SMEs the enhanced, po...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as general manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. Unified security solutions “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,&rd...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announced the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. (PSSI) - a full service security systems integrator providing security solutions to customers in Chicago and across the nation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service will help us expand our technology services business in Illinois and nationally,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal....

On July 28, 2020, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) will present its first online Open Storage Summit 2020, which will bring together key representatives from Supermicro and its partners, to present the latest developments in storage technology for enterprises, data centers, and multi-cloud infrastructure. Open Storage Summit 2020 Confirmed presenters for the Open Storage Summit 2020 include Charles Liang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., Dheer...

Anker Innovations, a global provider in mobile charging and consumer electronics, launched the eufyCam 2 Pro, a new security camera under Anker's eufy Security brand that features 2K resolution and free local video storage. The eufyCam 2 Pro is available exclusively at Best Buy. The eufyCam 2 Pro features a big improvement in image quality, pumping its resolution to 2K for a crisp and sharp image on all video recordings. It is compatible with the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit...