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From September 28 and 29, 2021, the International Security Expo 2021, the world’s premier government, industry, academia and end-user security event, returned for the first time in nearly two years. International Security Expo 2021 Co-located with the newly-launched International Cyber Expo 2021, the events welcomed thousands of security professionals, from all corners of the industry, including senior representatives from Heathrow Airport, British Army, Bank of England, Tesco Stores Ltd...
Aratek recently announced the upcoming launch of the TruFace Manager app, which will run natively on TruFace Smart Terminals as an all-in-one client for enrollment, identification, authentication, access control, as well as other functions. “TruFace is filling the strong demand for contactless digital identity brought on by the pandemic,” noted Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for International Business Division, adding that the TruFace Manager app will make the TruFace line even m...
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...
Soloinsight Inc., a workflow automation platform company, will be featured at this year’s CREtech event in New York City. The company’s CEO, Carter Kennedy, will be a panelist for the show’s ‘The Ever-Evolving and Future of Access Control’ session on Wednesday, October 13th at 11 am EST. As a company that was recently awarded the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) new product showcase award in the hosted solutions/managed services category, Soloinsight is...
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...
Cloud-based access control is growing in popularity as more organizations are looking to adopt a flexible, convenient, and scalable security solution. Over the last few years, the presence of the cloud has generated significant changes in the range of access control, and for good reasons! Cloud-based access control not only produces reliable, real-time control of the organization but can also be fully integrated with third-party systems to help mitigate and limit risks within the organization....
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...
Everything changed for QR codes when the COVID-19 pandemic got close to life in early 2020. QR codes are suddenly everywhere. But while they’re popping up faster than TikTok trends, it might be a surprise to learn that they were actually created in 1994, which makes them almost the same age as the World Wide Web. So they’re actually pretty old, in tech time — but they’re only just now becoming relevant to the everyday consumer. What’s that about? Digital no-Touch...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Abnormal Security announced the Abnormal Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) platform. Abnormal ICES is the only all-in-one email security platform that provides unparalleled precision against the full spectrum of email attacks. Powered by Behavioral AI technology and deeply integrated with Microsoft 365, Abnormal unifies and simplifies customers’ email security architecture by removing the need for multiple email security products, modernizing the end-user experience, and reducing t...
Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, renowned for its architectural-grade hardware, locking and access lock lines, is excited to announce the debut of its new labor-saving Lectra electrified locks. Lectra electrified locks Lectra locks are ideal for stairwell doors, man-traps, hospitals and receptionist buzz in applications. They are available in both, mortise and cylindrical solenoid-operated locks, in 12 or 24 VDC. Durable, Grade 1 Lectra locks feature easy and clean instal...
Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of its popular access control & integration appliance, the Model #CA-ASA network server appliance. CA-ASA network server appliance The Model #CA-ASA network server appliance offers super-quick and convenient installation, with no software to license or install on any client, or server. A typical web browser is all that is needed to install. The next-gen CA-ASA ser...
AlertEnterprise, Inc. the pioneering physical-logical security convergence software company, is developing the first-ever policy-based access control (PBAC) for physical security solution in partnership with BioConnect, an adaptive authentication software company for physical security. Real-time evaluation The new cloud-based authorization service allows corporate security teams to deliver real-time company policy evaluation at the door and override high-risk default 24/7 badge access door beh...
Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems released a major update of its P-Series PBX System, introducing video conferencing, remote access service, WebRTC audio & video calling, and more much-anticipated features, to elevate work-from-anywhere communications for SMEs. P-Series PBX System is a “PBX-Plus-More” solution that encapsulates a range of functionalities and services, and this update makes it even more versatile. New capabilities include: Video conferencing Built f...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and solutions company, Uncanny Vision Solutions (Uncanny Vision), accelerating the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, in order to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a much safer place. Uncanny Vision Solutions acquisition The acquisition of Uncanny Vision Solutions also includes researc...
Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company in North America, has announced that Forbes’ America’s ‘Best Employers by State’ survey, partnered with market research company - Statista, ranked Allied Universal as a best employer in the US states of Colorado, Georgia, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. ‘Best Employers by State’ survey The list is divided into 51 rankings, one for each of the 50 US states, plus the Distri...
Staff and school administrators can relax, when they know private rooms and equipment stores in schools are properly secured. Currently, many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys, in order to ensure that pupils do not enter rooms, which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk. With ASSA ABLOY’s Code Handle electronic locking solution, this is possible without having to constantly lock and unlock doors with keys. Instead, a PIN is all that is required to ensure auth...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced the PLAI Adapter for the Tyco Software House’s CCURE 9000 security and event management system, which connects to the PLAI Agent, for physical access control system compatibility. PLAI Adapter This open standards approach enables enterprises to easily manage personnel identity and physical access, across disparate physical access control platforms and other identity-based...
National Training Center (NTC) study books are commonly used by security technicians, locksmiths, and life-safety professionals, for self-improvement, company education, and to prepare for examinations of all kinds. From October 6 to October 8, 2021, save on NTC training book purchases, as the National Training Center has announced a flash sale on its publications. The sale applies to all the NTC training books and guides, including: Red Book | Fire Alarm Certification Guide Orange Book |...
ASSA ABLOY’s presence at the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX) will focus on helping attendees identify opportunities to improve the safety, security, and health of their facilities. Visit Booth #1353 to see the latest innovations in comprehensive door security and access control. “Amid the health, economic, natural, and social crises we’ve experienced in the past 18 months, the role that security plays in creating safe and healthy environments is more critical...
