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Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, introduces N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and e...

2N, the global market pioneer internet-enabled intercoms, and access control systems, will showcase the new products and services it will be launching in 2023 at the ISE Barcelona exhibition. 2N® IP Verso 2.0 The 2N® IP Verso 2.0, the next generation of 2N’s best-selling modular intercom, has been upgraded to include a full HD wide-angle camera and to read QR codes. QR codes are becoming more and more popular for access control as a result of the rise in e-commerce and the growt...

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight® 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR). The new ViDi™ EL Read tool, powered by edge learning technology, deciphers human-readable characters on reflective, low-contrast, and non-flat surfaces with ease. Ease-of-use “The In-Sight 2800 with edge learning redefines ease of use, allowing anyone to deploy AI-based applications regardless of experience level,” said Lavanya Manohar, Cog...

Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce announced the acquisition of Immue, a bot detection company based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Forter’s first acquisition will not only strengthen the company’s existing fraud management capabilities but add Immue’s domain-specific bot expertise. Bots The most sophisticated fraud operations use bots to monitor and automate purchases from merchant sites. It’s frequently automated systems competing against legitimate customers for t...

SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has increased its presence in the Middle East with an expansion of its Global Security Operation Centre (SOC) amidst significant growth. Middle East expansion SecurityHQ has taken its presence of 17+ years in the Middle East to the next level, with the expansion of its offices and operations, situated in Dubai Digital Park. This expansion is one of SecurityHQ’s 6 Global Security Operation Centres, located around the globe....

Ajax presents the co-branded app, a solution helping security companies increase brand awareness daily and customers receive better service. The security company can also place its logo on the main screen of the Ajax Security System mobile app. And the client needs to tap on the logo to quickly view the account status and contact information. The solution is available only to authorized partners of Ajax Systems.  Associate the brand with a quality user experience Every fifth customer cho...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for more than 20 years, is proud to announce that its IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S Series of Advanced Multifactor Biometric Iris Readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security and interoperability. Receiving OSDP Verification from SIA instills confidence in integrators,...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, participated in ‘intersec’, the Middle East security exhibition held in Dubai from January 17 to 19. Access control solutions At the event, Suprema showcased its various access control solutions, including the 100% contactless BioStation 3 terminal, flagship facial recognition terminal FaceStation F2, and QR code/fingerprint recognition terminal X-Station 2. Suprema also gave demonstrations highlighting the BioStar 2 plat...

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

2022 was a year of resilience for DNAKE. Following years of uncertainty and a global pandemic that has proven to be one of the most challenging events, they forged on and prepared to tackle what lay ahead. They've settled into 2023 now. What better time to reflect on the year, its highlights and milestones, and how they spent it with them?  From launching exciting new intercoms to being listed as one of the Top 20 China Security Overseas Brands, DNAKE wrapped up 2022 stronger than ever before....

Waterfall Security Solutions, the pioneer in OT cybersecurity, is pleased to announce a collaboration agreement with Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a provider of industrial automation and test and measurement solutions. This new collaboration will make Waterfall's Unidirectional Gateway cybersecurity products and technologies available to Yokogawa's customers globally. In a world where cyber threats to industrial operations continue to become more powerful and pervasive, making unidirectional p...

Valeo, an automotive supplier, and partner to automakers worldwide, and C2A Security, a provider of automated cybersecurity solutions for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles announced a strategic collaboration to enhance Valeo's cybersecurity offerings on their products in development and continuous operations. The new partnership addresses the industry's need for streamlined and efficient cybersecurity. Automated cybersecurity As cars become more software-centric and new automo...

Alarm.com announces at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the launch of the Water Dragon™, a new whole-home water protection solution that’s always on guard against potential leaks and unexpected water usage. The Water Dragon, which integrates with Alarm.com powered home security systems, is a single compact device that uses ultrasonic technology to detect and promptly alert homeowners about water issues before they become major problems. Homeowners can also use the Alarm.com...

Asia Pacific subsidiary ICD Security Solutions has renamed to Convergint across the region, further reinforcing the company’s overall commitment to globalization and unity. ICD was acquired by Convergint in 2013 and has since operated as a global team, aligning closely with Convergint while retaining its original name. Efficient services and solutions  As Convergint embraces continued global expansion, this official renaming signifies the unity between the APAC region and the rest o...

Immix, a global provider of software automation, integrated Ajax alarms into their software. The Ajax products are available for the IMMIX CS and GF platforms. "Our customers have expressed the need for increasingly modular and flexible solutions and we are committed to working with innovative companies that can do just that. Ajax Systems has a strong scope of solutions that extends our direct integrations with intruder detection and alarm systems," said Chris Brown, CEO of Immix. Ajax Transla...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labor shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline tas...

Traka, the industry pioneer in intelligent asset management systems, has integrated with Paxton’s Net2 software to enable users to operate from one access control platform to maintain critical key and equipment management. Data integrity, single credential The seamless integration with Net2 ensures complete data integrity with Traka, allowing users to benefit from improved security and drive improvement. This includes sending personnel, credential, and access level updates to the Traka s...

Alarm.com announces Smart Arming, a new feature that intelligently auto-arms and disarms Alarm.com powered home security systems based on user activity. The first-to-market feature, which was named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, goes beyond scheduled arming and disarming to intelligently adapt to daily routines. Smart Arming is quick and intuitive to set up; users choose the time of day they typically want their system armed at night (e.g., after 11 p.m.) and disarmed in the morning...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The Security Software Manufacturer award category was created to celebrate the efforts of a security software vendor who has gone above and beyond in the areas of innovation; marketing; commitment to high physical, integration, and cybersecurity standards; being a great employer, and building products that meet or exceed the latest e...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, welcomes RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort - Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, the Power Armor 18T 5G Android phone. “Thermal by FLIR is a cooper...

Following the successful EMEA rollout of its FlipX Standard indoor sensors in September, OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Grade 3 FlipX Advanced series. Pyroelectric sensor OPTEX FlipX sensors feature a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape, and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both wide and narrow detection in a single sensor. By simply rotating the lens through 180°, the sensor ca...

Duke Royalty, a provider of alternative capital solutions to a diversified range of profitable and long-established businesses in Europe and North America, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a £5.0 million royalty financing agreement (the Financing) with New Path Fire and Security Limited (New Path), further diversifying Duke’s revenue base. New Path has to date executed a buy-and-build strategy of synergistic companies within the fire and security services sector in th...

Health-tech AI platform RedBrick AI is announcing a US$4.6M seed funding round to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence in clinical settings, through rapid data annotation on medical imagery. The round was led by Surge, Sequoia Capital India, and Southeast Asia’s rapid scale-up program, with participation from Y Combinator and angels.  AI in Medical Imagery  Medical imagery is an essential source of truth in clinical diagnosis and comprises ab...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2022, November 16-17 at the Javits Center in New York City. Morse Watchman’s flagship system, KeyWatcher® Touch, will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #324. “We once again look forward to showcasing our wide range of products at the Northeast’s preeminent security & public safety even...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, announces the launch of the next evolution of its advanced AI-based software platform and capabilities with Evolv Express® 3.0/5.0. This is an important advancement in security screening as it now provides security professionals with the ability to implement open integration across most security technologies that venues use to mitigate threats. The new update also includes enhancements to Evolv Express’ an...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announced several product enhancements that will improve the overall user experience by strengthening security controls, improving productivity, and ensuring better operations across the business. Based on customer feedback and market trends, the updates include enhancements to the web user interface (UI) through the ongoing redesign including improved readability for a best-in-class user experience (UX) and simpler, more eff...

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...

Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. New options in Task Rules As part of the Connect ONE management interface, new options in Task Rules make it simpler to initiate custom lockdown actions and/or configure general emergency notification options without a complete system lockdown. Like other fe...

The Assmann Group presents four new security cameras of its own brand - Digitus for indoor and outdoor use. All models can be easily integrated into smart home environments and are controlled via voice assistant. They score with motion detection, a wide-angle lens, day and night mode, and numerous other functions. With the new product quartet, Assmann offers reliable surveillance technology for security, according to the latest technical standards, covering all conceivable application scenarios...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announces its FLIR ONE® Edge Pro, a wireless thermal-visible camera for mobile devices. Unlike previous models, the reimagined FLIR ONE Edge Pro doesn’t need to be physically connected to its companion mobile device nor does it have separate models for specific operating systems, providing maximum flexibility for thermal inspections. Specific operating systems “The FLIR ONE Edge Pro is the most versatile and advanced...