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Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, shared its vision and future growth strategies at the three-day ‘Suprema Global Partner Program 22’ event from November 16 to 18, 2022 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Suprema Global Partner Program. A total of 114 partners from 46 countries participated, representing companies from every continent. Suprema and its partners interacted with each other and shared insights about Suprema&rs...

Biometric market pioneer Aratek is set to bring in a full suite of solutions for border control and digital identity to the 6th Border Management and Identity Conference (BMIC) in Bangkok, Thailand. “As cross-border mobility starts to pick up again in a post-pandemic world, Aratek’s innovative solutions will be at the forefront helping authorities do a better job at managing and controlling borders with the use of digital identity,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for Intern...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company transforming physical security, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries. Ambient.ai was named as a winner of the inaugural security and privacy category, which celebrates technologies that protect organizations and consumers against online and physical threats and privacy intrusions. Computer vision in...

The flexibility of ASSA ABLOY’s Incedo access control ecosystem has been extended even further. Organizations can now deploy Incedo Cloud in locking solutions both in real-time or autonomously at the same premises, fine-tuning their security and gaining total control over their buildings from one place. In an environment where change is a constant, businesses need access control which is agile and futureproof. Hybrid working and the more efficient use of space — as well as energy &m...

Matrix is all geared up to participate in South Asia’s Largest Security Expo and Conference - IFSEC India 2022. At the Delhi event, Matrix will be presenting its comprehensive range of security products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance.   In the line of business communication, Matrix will be exhibiting its wide portfolio of telecom products and solutions. With technology and customer concerns at the forefront, Matrix heavily i...

Scality announced RING9; the ninth generation of its leading RING scale-out file and object storage software, a solution that allows IT teams to build and run a modern hybrid-cloud data storage infrastructure with higher performance and efficiency. RING9 is built on major investments in Scality’s flagship RING solution that enables IT teams to:   Fully leverage flash media through tiering and dynamic data protection policies. Modernize the monitoring stack with Prometheus to...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announces that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot program designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms. SEPTA is the first major transit system to deploy ZeroEyes’ solution, which is used by the U.S. Department of Defense, p...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s emission reduction targets. In 2020, ASSA ABLOY launched ambitious sustainability goals to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain, including halving absolute emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero no later than 2050. The SBTi has ratified that ASSA ABLOY’s emission reduction targets are in line with the requir...

As retailers get ready for a busy holiday shopping season, they also have to prepare for an increased risk of theft and violence against employees. Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shares insights and best practices to mitigate holiday season retail crime and aggression. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2022 retail security survey, 52.9% of retail...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics that delivers real-time video intelligence, is collaborating with Guardsman Group, a pioneer in security services for homes and businesses, to provide AI-powered behavior recognition video analytics to greatly enhance real-time event recognition and automated reporting in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. Behavioral recognition video analytics solution “We are excited to engage with a leader in security...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted manufacturer and innovator of IP intercom and solutions, announced that A&S Magazine, a globally renowned comprehensive security industry platform, has placed DNAKE on its “Top 50 Global Security Brands 2022” list. It is honored to be ranked 22nd in the world and second in the intercom product group. A&S Magazine is a media publishing expert for the security and IoT industry. As one of the most-read and long-runni...

Cognitec Systems has promoted Mikael Fagerlund to VP Sales and Marketing, passing the baton from revered industry veteran and company Co-Founder, Dr. Jürgen Pampus. Fagerlund has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as Director Sales EMEA. He will continue to manage sales activities and customer relations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, but also oversee global sales and growth strategies. Extensive technical expertise Before j...

Jean-Christophe Fondeur, IDEMIA’s Chief Technical Officer, said “The impressive level of performance demonstrated in this benchmark is a game changer for forensic investigation. This technology makes it easier for investigators and law enforcement to solve more crimes much faster.” He adds, “This is in line with our long-standing and ongoing 40-plus-year pledge to provide law enforcement agencies with the very best systems on the market. All around the world, they can dr...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces expansion in the European and Middle Eastern markets. As demand for biometric access solutions that boost security while also simplifying the administrator and end-user experience increases, the new offices provide the company’s network of partners and prospective end-user customers with experienced sales professionals on the ground to enable more rapid adoption. Access control systems “Security leaders aroun...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across telecom and security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire security and communication needs of organizations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of video surveillance, access control, time-attendance, and telecom. Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indigenously researched, designed, and developed in...

HelpSystems announced that it had become Fortra™ a name synchronous with security and defense. This evolution reflects the company’s enhanced commitment to helping customers simplify cybersecurity's complexity in an increasingly under-siege business environment. With a stronger line of defense from a single provider, organizations of all kinds can look to Fortra to increase security maturity while reducing the burdens to everyday productivity.   Tackling security ch...

As the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo enters its 20th year, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, reinforces its commitment to sustainability with a world-class line-up of on-site education and a dynamic showcase of its sustainable product offerings and initiatives. Featured in Booth 1445, ASSA ABLOY highlights its key sustainability initiatives and products, headlined by the SARGENT 8200 Series Electrified Mortise Lock with EcoFlex® Technology and the new Ceco Door and...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new Associate Director of Government Relations and Colby Williams as its new Senior Manager of Government Relations. In these roles, Russell and Williams will join SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker in helping the association address a growing number of public policy issues affecting the industry. Russell's experience  Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and poli...

Organizations plan to invest in DevSecOps in 2023, and the level of urgency for them to do so has grown. In a recent survey conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), 93 percent of participating information technology and security professionals reported that DevSecOps would be a significant budgeting priority in 2023, with 55 percent emphasizing it would be a very significant priority with their organization. Factors to consider Additionally, 86 percent of respondents agr...

As a result of the spread of COVID-19, many airports and airlines have already had to change how they do business. Self-check-in kiosks with biometric technologies, especially facial recognition at security checkpoints, are becoming more common in airports. With these self check-in kiosk machines, airports can offer contactless services, so people can check in for their flights without having to interact to with a human employee. Border control management system The goal of these self-service...

Biometric technology has contributed significantly to propelling civilization forward, making possible a degree of accuracy rate in identification and authentication needed for society to rest its confidence in the inner workings of law enforcement, banking, healthcare, digital transactions, and elections, among other endeavors. The most common modalities of biometric identification and authentication had so far centered around fingerprint, iris, and face. Yet the impetus to take things just a...

Oosto announced the latest release of its Vision AI software platform, which includes significant video analytics enhancements for video surveillance hardware and access control systems. The version release is accompanied by the company’s introduction of its proprietary edge device, the new OnPoint touchless reader tablet. This output allows security teams to further reduce organizational risks associated with outdated physical security systems, better manage controlled access, and identi...

It's hard to imagine how human society would have progressed without banking industry. The world's economy runs on the convenience, security, and easy access to credit that banks provide. Banks have also helped society move toward modernity. Biometrics are unique physical or behavioral characteristics that can be used to identify an individual; they are frequently used for security purposes. Biometrics are frequently used in the banking sector to perform identity verification in order to preve...

Cognitec, face recognition innovator and SALTO Group Company, has named Andy Speropoulos as Sales Manager for the Gaming and Hospitality markets. These two important sectors increasingly incorporate face recognition technology to improve both security and operations. Innovative technology  “Cognitec continues to build its sales team to serve our customers in varied market segments better and to respond to market demand for face recognition technology,” said Cognitec Vice Pres...

Digitisation and improved practices are arguably more important for the healthcare sector than any other. After all, the more efficient the sector is, the greater the patient care it can provide. The National Health Service (NHS) is at the beginning of its tech revolution – video conferences are now the norm and the NHS app has already been downloaded more than 22 million times. Digital transformation is in full swing – SOTI’s A Critical Investment: Taking the Pulse of Technol...

Matrix, widely known for manufacturing exceptional telecom and security solutions, is all set to participate in DefExpo 2022, which is taking place from 18th to 22nd October, 2022. To be held at Helipad Exhibition Center, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, this five-day-long event will see Matrix displaying its cutting-edge products and solutions, specially engineered for the defense sector. Matrix will be bringing forth its Video Surveillance solutions, which would include enterprise-level VMS, N...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, and InvictusXP, developer of a community technology platform for residents and building managers, have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests, and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the addition of a virtual registration option for its upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held in-person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Oct. 29-Nov. 2nd, 2022. The virtual registration The virtual registration rate for TMA members, as well as non-members, is $950.00. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for streaming for a period of six months. Interested individuals can go to the website for detailed meeting infor...

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer of professional security devices for surveillance and public safety, recently announced the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMS such as Genetec Security Center and Milestone Systems, who will showcase the Active Guard plug-in for X-Protect at their MIPS Summit in Dubai on October 12 and 13,...