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Panasonic is introducing the new i-PRO logo to its security cameras in the European market, starting with the newly launched X-Series of network security cameras with built-in AI capabilities. The i-PRO concept marks a new era and direction of flexible security products while underlining the established Panasonic brand values of innovation, image and product quality, and mission-critical reliability for low total cost of ownership of CCTV installations. i-PRO The centerpiece of the branding, t...

SMART SHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, announces that it has successfully completed another step in testing the SMASH Hopper in different configurations. SMASH Hopper, SMART SHOOTER's Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS), was mounted on Plasan Re’em’s Armoured Toyota Hilux and successfully shot and hit several moving ground and air targets from more than...

GeoVision Inc. has launched the GV-QSD5730 / GV-QSD5731-IR speed dome camera, designed to minimize the impact of uncontrollable oscillation. Its Sony STARVIS Sensor provides high quality image under low light conditions. The Servo Feedback feature allows the camera to return to its previous position immediately after encountering with external forces (tampering) or environmental vibration, such as earthquake. Featuring with EIS, minimal impact from vibration, and a stabilized image is provided....

2N, a global provider of IP access control systems, introduces its new 2N Indoor View answering unit for accepting video calls from 2N IP intercoms, making the whole intercom experience more stylish in the luxury apartments. The 2N Indoor View answering unit is equipped with a 7” color touchscreen display, providing a detailed view of incoming people from its scratch resistant 4-mm tempered glass panel. Users can easily and quickly display live video from the intercom and see who is at th...

ISC East 2020, scheduled for November 18-19, 2020, in New York City, has been canceled due to the ongoing impact of COVID19 as further discussed below, and continued restrictions on large events. While the in-person event for 2020 cannot convene, Reed Exhibitions, along with Premier Sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association), announced that ISC East in partnership with ASIS NYC Chapter, will collaborate to host a virtual event on November 18. The ISC East 2021 event will take place at the Javit...

Theft has daily devastating consequences for the entire rural community, including farmers, livestock owners and agricultural businesses. NFU Mutual’s theft claim figures reveal that rural crime cost the UK £54.3 million in 2019. This is an increase of nearly 9 percent on the previous year, making it the highest cost recorded in eight years. For the second year running, the sharp rise was driven by thefts of high-value tractors (£9.3m) and quad bikes and other farm vehicles (&...

FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced a new addition to its premium Quasar line of PTZ cameras, the FLIR Quasar 4K 31x IR PTZ. The camera offers 4K visible resolution with 31x optical zoom paired with long-range, infrared illumination (IR) for low-light coverage up to 200 meters in challenging environments. FLIR Quasar 4K 31x IR PTZ camera With an expanded operating temperature range of -40 to 60 degrees Celsius/140 degrees Fahrenheit, IP66 for water and dust protection, and NEMA-4X (salt-tolerance...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to promote careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry. FAST Created through a partnership of ESA and SIA, the industry’s renowned security associations, FAST will connect passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life s...

Security Equipment Supply (SES), the Midwest-based security distributor, said that the new premium architectural speaker brand Adept Audio is in stock at St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Memphis, Omaha and Dallas. This includes the complete assortment of Adept in-ceiling, in-wall, indoor-outdoor cabinet speakers and digital subwoofers. In Q4, the remaining seven SES branches will be stocking Adept. “SES is very excited about this new loudspeaker brand,” said John Hill, Director of Sales...

Ava, a unified security company, has announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, renowned cyber security insider threat detection and response firm and Vaion, an end-to-end video security solutions provider. Ava is now uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. Tormod Ree, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ava Security, said “The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI) – a security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tri-state area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition of SWI will help us expand our advanced technology services in the greater New York city market and nationally,” said Steve Jones, Chairman...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum designed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce. Through this new scholarship – open to SIA members and student members – each awardee will receive $6,650 to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, conferences or w...

Alcatraz, the developer of secure autonomous access control products, and national security integration provider SAGE Integration have partnered to deliver facial authentication solutions to enterprise businesses to help modernize access control. Headquartered in Kent, Ohio, with a regional office in Atlanta, SAGE Integration will develop and expand Alcatraz’s presence along the East Coast and in Midwestern states. “We’re excited to partner with SAGE Integration to work toget...

Antaira Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications. Antaira announced the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LMP-1204G-SFP-bt series. Antaira Technologies’ fulfills the need for high-power 802.3bt PoE++ connectivity solution for industrial applications, with the new LMP-1204G-SFP-bt and LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24 series. The LMP-1204G-SFP...

Pyronix is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new heat detector, the HEAT-WE. Part of the ever-expanding life safety range, the thermistor-based detector adds yet another option to installations; protecting properties, families and delivering even greater peace of mind. “Recognizing that security is consistently developing, we’re delighted to expand our life safety range with the HEAT-WE,” Laurence Kenny, Pyronix Marketing Manager, said.  Wireless heat sensor...

Similar to a human fingerprint, every vehicle has its own unique identity – a “fingerprint” unlike any other car or truck in the world. UVeye, a developer of vehicle threat-detection systems for the security industry, is introducing technology that can create a virtual “fingerprint” for any vehicle that receives a UVeye underbody scan. Computer-learning and AI at the webinar The company will host a free SIA (Security Industry Association) webinar on “How to...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Image sensors  Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide-open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360-degree coverage via four separate no...

Similar to a human fingerprint, every vehicle has its own unique identity - a "fingerprint" unlike any other car or truck in the world. UVeye, a renowned developer of vehicle threat-detection systems for the security industry, is introducing technology that can create a virtual "fingerprint" for any vehicle after a UVeye underbody scan. The company will host a free SIA (Security Industry Association) webinar on "How to Fingerprint Vehicles Using Computer Vision" at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The company's...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is now uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. “The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains,” said Tormod Ree,...

Suprema, a globally renowned company in access control, time and attendance and biometric solutions, has announced the introduction of the FaceStation F2 Fusion Multimodal Terminal. The new multimodal biometric solution delivers exceptional authentication accuracy and anti-spoofing performance by the fusion of visual and infrared face recognition technology. FaceStation F2 Fusion Multimodal Terminal The FaceStation F2 can also be combined with Suprema Thermal Camera to detect users with high s...

Ojo Technology, a Northern California security systems integrator, has promoted Chris Krajewski to vice president of sales and services. Ulises (Lou) Ramirez has been hired as the manager for the company’s project management team and Saul Abreu joins the company as operations manager for the Sacramento office. Krajewski started with the company as the general manager of its Central Valley office located in Stockton, California. He was later promoted to vice president of services and will...

Revader Security has agreed a strategic partnership with Dynamic CCTV, a trade supplier of professional CCTV to the security industry. Revader Security’s range of products include Transit rapid redeployable cameras which are straightforward to install in virtually any location and can be rapidly repositioned to respond to changing security demands. Powered by battery or mains, footage can be viewed and downloaded over wireless and mobile networks. Remote monitoring solutions The company...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, made new breakthroughs in the field of AI technology recently. Various indicators of its Gait Recognition Technology have once again broken the record of CASIA-B gait dataset: the average accuracy of Rank1 for NM (normal walking), BG (with a bag) and CL (in a coat) reached 97.4%, 94.0%, and 87.0% respectively, hitting another historical heights and maintaining its pioneering position. Gait recognit...

ASSA ABLOY has closed the sale to Italy-based FAAC Group of certain agta record and ASSA ABLOY businesses, as part of the commitments to address the competition concerns of the EU Commission in connection with the acquisition of the Swiss company agta record (the “Divestiture”). The divested business includes the agta record operations in the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Slovenia, as well as the ASSA ABLOY automatic pedestrian door business in France and the UK. In addition, ag...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. "The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains. In April, we...

LILIN, a global manufacturer of IP video cameras, recording devices, and software, take technology as a development goal and has more than 40 years of experience. In recent years, LILIN has been actively deploying the smart image analysis market. In addition to independent research and development of AI products combined with deep learning technology, it also strengthens security management to create comprehensive AI smart solutions. In order to strengthen the soft and hard power of the bran...

As office locations and business districts nationwide remain at low occupancy and multifamily properties operate at near record levels 24x7, Kastle Systems, the country's largest managed security services provider, introduces KastleSafeVideo, a comprehensive remote video platform to help these facilities maintain security while also reducing operating costs through the application of cutting edge technology. Kastle's technology, supported by multiple patents in AI-based video surveillance, has...

Motorola Solutions, announced the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the Avigilon H5A Explosion-Protected camera line. The H5A Explosion-Protected cameras bring the functionality of Avigilon’s industry video analytics to the explosion-protected camera form factor suitable for hazardous environments such as oil and gas, mining and industrial sites. This includes enhanced object detection and tracking, along with support for Avigilon Appearance Search™ tec...

Motorola Solutions, announces the availability of the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the H4 Thermal Elevated Temperature Detection (ETD) Solution. The Avigilon H4 Thermal ETD solution is a pre-screening solution that can be used to detect indications of an elevated body temperature in a person. “By screening for indicators of an elevated body temperature at an entry point, we are helping businesses protect their teams’ health and well-being,” sa...

VisionPass, the ultimate face recognition device for physical access and time and attendance control, was introduced earlier this year and extends IDEMIA’s range of contactless devices for access control. Designed according to the company’s partners’ and end-users’ needs and requirements, VisionPass offers a unique experience: being identified on-the-move in less than 1 second thanks to powerful algorithms. For more user comfort, VisionPass works in all light conditions...