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barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of ‘Switches made for Video’, including professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, has introduced ‘Non-stop PoE’ to its layer 2/3 managed GbE PoE+ switches. Suitable for use within any critical surveillance monitoring application where the avoidance of loss of live and recorded video is essential, barox’s new Non-stop PoE functionality dramatically reduces IP camera downtime when re-boot tasks ne...

Boon Edam Inc., the global manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to announce its 50,000th product installation in the United States.  This exceptional achievement is testimony to the company’s dedication to engineering and installing the industry’s best entry security solutions for a wide range of applications. Entry security solutions "It is without question expertise, excellence, and experience of all our teams has made it possible for us to reach 50,000 install...

Renowned for its innovative streak in blockchain security since 2018, SecuX is poised to reveal its latest creation, the Shield BIO card-type hardware wallet, at TOKEN 2049-one of the crypto industry's marquee events scheduled for 13-14 September 2023, in Singapore. The Shield BIO is emblematic of next-gen crypto security, masterfully combining biometric fingerprint authentication with the handy format of a credit card. Security features of SecuX  At the heart of this avant-garde wallet...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, continues to demonstrate its industry expertise at GSX 2023. Their extensive range of new solutions, products, and programs, which deliver value both for physical entrances and customers, are showcased alongside Boon Edam’s existing array of security entrance solutions at booth #3533.  New product developments “GSX presents the perfect platform for Boon Edam to demonstrate several new pr...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and the world's premier gunshot detection solutions provider, proudly announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted two additional patents to its portfolio of indoor gunshot detection technologies, Patent No. US 11,604,248 (Low Power Gunshot Sensor Testing) and Patent No. US 11,688,414 (Low Power Gunshot Detection). Groundbreaking approach SDS's engineering team has long acknowledged the importance of improving...

Matrix Comsec is set to showcase its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, to be held in Chandigarh on the 16th of September. With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a provider of comprehensive telecom and security solutions, catering to organizations of all sizes worldwide. This exclusive event aims to highlight Matrix's latest products and solutions in telecom and security while fostering partnerships and exploring...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. Audit of connected devices The warning comes in response to a new report from Which? that conducted a detailed audit of connected devices, revealing that almost all required location...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will preview its new centralized reader management solution, HID Linq™, at GSX 2023. HID Linq is designed to make the configuration and updates of physical access systems simpler, faster, and more efficient. HID Signo™ readers compatibility “Managing readers has become more time-consuming than ever, and we are excited to be showcasing our solution at GSX,” said Sanjay Roy, Senior Director for Device...

ReconaSense, the industry-pioneering provider of risk-based security management, is proud to announce the strategic alliance and groundbreaking collaboration with Garrett, a provider of advanced metal detection products for security, sport, and countermine applications worldwide. Together, ReconaSense and Garrett have developed the industry's first risk-based integration between a physical access control system and a walk-through metal detection system. After months of design and developme...

Zenitel, the global supplier of critical communication solutions, announces the launch of its VR3G-1 and VR3G-1P vandal-resistant intercoms. The new intercoms have several high-tech features that make them suitable for use in any environment and provide the highest levels of safety and security.  VR3G-1 and VR3G-1P For the safety of individuals and to mitigate the risk of self-harm or abuse, both intercoms feature soft rounded corners, chamfered edges, and a flushed button design. For r...

In response to increasing physical and cybersecurity threats, Convergint–a pioneer in service-based systems integration–announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Site Assessment Program for organizations including schools, hospitals, and government—among others. The program aims to proactively and comprehensively address potential security risks and vulnerabilities for critical facilities nationwide, to ensure a safer environment. Conver...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professi...

The award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ is available for pre-order via the DEN SmartHome website.   The first invisible, wireless communicating door strike, the DEN SmartStrike can be installed easily and discreetly into the door frame. Featuring a completely inconspicuous design, users get all of the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the esthetic design of the door, all while maintaining existing door hardware, including the handle. Author's quote   &ldq...

Invixium, a global provider of biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from 3 to 5 October 2023 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, in Riyadh.  Invixium will exhibit its full line of solutions focused on design, innovation, and superior quality. Saudi Arabia is making significant progress in the security industry and this event will bring together key gover...

Christian LaCour, the Allied Universal® security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023, is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his parents on September 10 at the 2023 Global Security Exchange Conference in Dallas. Bravery of Allied Security Guard An Allied Universal employee since December 2021, LaCour, age 20, was in the...

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises. PKO...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, still leads the biometric tech race covering iris, fingerprint and face recognition. NIST’s (National Institute of Standards and Technology) latest test results underscore IDEMIA’s outstanding expertise and solutions combining efficiency, accuracy and equity. IDEMIA’s iris recognition algorithm IDEMIA’s iris recognition algorithm came in top of the latest NIST Iris Exchange (IREX 10) ranking IDEMIA’...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control. Author's quote “Safety is at the top of our minds as we enter a new school year. We have an imp...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company that specializes in digital identity and biometrics, announced it has been included as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023. This is the second consecutive year that Veridas has been named a sample vendor for Third-Party Biometrics and Identity Verification. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023: “Modern society is increasingly digitized. As digital identity becomes fundamental in everyone&rsq...

Allegion, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has been named a Promoter Member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and, with this elevated status, gained a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors. The Alliance is made up of more than 600 companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organization, Allegion helps develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improv...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specializes in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it has invested €8 million in its new Security Operations Center (SOC) facility in Dublin.  Based in the high-tech, fully secure Termini building in Sandyford, the new facility spans 16,000 square feet and comprises the SOC and seven customer suites, as well as a training and innovation center. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and infrastructure, along with modern collabor...

Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™  These loca...

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerized video management solution, announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter.  As Senior Consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams. Surveill VMS platform We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill and Chris to the Edge360 family" “We are extremely pleased to welc...

IPVideo Corporation, a provider of physical security solutions, announces the company will introduce its all-new HALO Cloud Application in booth #3245 at GSX 2023 in Dallas, Texas, USA, from September 11th-13th, 2023.  In addition, the company announces a new 10-year product warranty for HALO 3C Cloud customers that purchase a 10-year cloud license, effective on September 1, 2023. The new HALO Cloud App was designed to provide customers with a modern tool that places crucial alerts at thei...

Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) has been awarded Gold in the Access Control category in Security Today’s New Product of the Year awards. This is Gallagher’s 6th win at the New Product of the Year awards and the first for the C7000 SD.  Controller 7000 Single Door The Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) is a powerful and flexible access control solution designed for ease of installation and maintenance. Its Power over Ethernet (PoE) variant...

Teledyne FLIR, a global pioneer in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras and sensors, is helping the law enforcement segment to activate its ‘6th sense’ via the use of innovative technology that ensures officers can protect and serve with greater intelligence. Solutions such as the FLIR Breach® PTQ136 and FLIR Scion® PTM high-performance monoculars are ‘battle-proven’ to withstand the rigors of law enforcement while delivering superior thermal sur...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced a new integration between the Genetec Mission Control™ decision management system, and the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management solution. This integration enables users to move seamlessly from incident response to investigation from within a single interface. Video evidence Security teams in organizations such as hospita...

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Kterio, the provider of smart building operating systems announced that they have formed an ecosystem partnership for the Healthcare, Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Companies in these sectors are seeking broader, more robust solution outcomes to reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining optimum building performance. Together, eSentire and Kterio will evaluate customer risks across traditional threat ve...

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...