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Enhancing physical security, especially perimeter intrusion detection (PID) at critical infrastructure sites like airports, data centers, warehouses, and utilities, is increasingly crucial due to growing threats such as theft, protests, sabotage, terrorism, and war. Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solutions In its latest whitepaper, Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solutions Redefining the Physical Security of Critical Infrastructure, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts the worldwide physica...

Multinational companies are tapping the pioneering annual airport industry-dedicated event, set to take place in Dubai, to enter into meaningful networking as the regional airports hunt to acquire the latest technology and innovative services to meet the expectations of the fast-growing air travel market. Airport Show 2024 The 23rd edition of the dedicated B2B platform for the airports industry in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region will be held from May 14&...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is proud to be showcasing its line of key control and asset management solutions at Expo Seguridad Mexico 2024, April 16-18 at the Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City. Morse Watchman’s new Emergency Key Grab (EKG) EKG will be on display alongside additional key control and asset management solutions at stand # 1837.   New and award-winning products “Following a successful showing at ISC West,...

Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from April 16 – 18, 2024. Airport portfolio The company will be present at stand #D220, demonstrating its full airport portfolio designed to reduce security risk, improve planning, and automate airport operations. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the latest Genetec...

OSI Systems, Inc. (the ‘Company’ or ‘OSI Systems’) has announced that its Security division has been awarded a $16 million contract by an international airport to enhance its checkpoint security infrastructure. Checkpoint lane upgrade This checkpoint lane upgrade includes supplying advanced 920CT screening systems integrated with automated tray return systems (TRS) lanes to streamline security operations. As part of this award, OSI Systems is also expected to provide mu...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in innovative entrance security solutions, is attending Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 to debut its latest airport entrance systems alongside new advancements in security technology. Visitors to booth E340 will be able to see live demonstrations of Gunnebo Entrance Control's latest systems, offering intelligent passenger flow management for all stages of the airport journey. Whole boarding process This includes PreSec which operates as a self-service t...

As the number of airline passengers has exploded to surpass the high pre-pandemic levels, airports across the world have been expanding and improvising their security regime and devoting wider resources to make the systems and processes smoother and free of glitches and shortcomings. The entire aviation value chain has been playing a key role in keeping the airports safe and secure as threats have remained a priority since the start of the 21st century. The threats continue to evolve...

International Security Expo is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new Chairwoman. Responsibilities Angela Essel, Senior Account Director MoD HQ at Thales UK, and Former Head of JSaRC, Homeland Security Group, Home Office, will be taking on the role effective immediately. Taking over from Admiral the Rt Hon Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC DUniv, former UK Security Minister, who steps down after having served eight years in the role, Angela will spearhead an Advisory Council that co...

inter airport Southeast Asia 2023 (IASEA), Asia’s international airport exhibition and conference, concluded on an upbeat note in Singapore. Held from 1-3 March 2023, the event featured a high-level conference and a sold-out exhibition featuring ground support equipment, airport operations & maintenance solutions, airside support services, and many more.  A showcase of latest offerings Over the 3-day exhibition, IASEA saw 3,131 trade attendees and 150 exhibitors congregate at t...

Carlisle Support Services further strengthens security operations by appointing Stephen Grainger as Senior Security Advisor. This strategic addition underscores the company's commitment to continuous improvement of service delivery to its world-class client profile.    Having operated in strategic positions of authority and operations within policing in London, the finance sector, local authorities, and within the sporting and events industry at international levels, Stephen...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) Check for aviation environments. Leveraging industry-pioneering FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT Check enables airports to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Security use...

Last week, the 24th edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, ended at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany after four days of flourishing business. From 10 - 13 October, more than 14,000 attendees of which over 7,500 were trade visitors came to Munich to network, discover the latest trends and developments in the airport industry and source innovative equipment and systems. This represents a 74% increase in visit...

Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has reached another milestone in enlarging its identity document templates database. The world’s largest commercially available database, it contains over 13,000 templates of ID from 247 countries and territories. Adaptable identity verification What sets it apart is knowledge of a full set of security attributes used to protect a document, since Regula leverages its 30-year experience in forensic hardwa...

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square meter GSE Experience Area. An exciting event program incl...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively.  Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...

Idesco Corp., a New York-based ID card solutions provider announced the company is offering oversized degradable ID cards to customers in addition to the standard oversized cards. Environmentally friendly cards These new environmentally friendly cards will help event managers offer an eco-friendly solution to their customers. The cards went through stringent testing by Northeast Laboratories, Inc. which included a degradation test according to Method ASTM D5511 – Standard Test Method fo...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training. SIAcademy SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programs designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills, and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple, and centralized pla...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted identities, payments, and data announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences. Eurostar SmartCheck system With Entrust solutions helping to power the Eurostar SmartCheck system, the UK Home Office's digitized immigration application process, the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization, and more, Entrust is pioneering the implementation of Digital Travel Credentials that are transforming the travel experience. "Entrust's partici...

RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh.   Facial recognition software RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which recognizes a person or confirms their identity. RecFaces develops box solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency o...

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...

Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions, unveiled the results of a new multifamily living trends survey that provides insight into the preferences and expectations of the current renters. New technologies, amenities The report, “2023 Multifamily Living Trends: A Study on What Multifamily Renters Desire, Expect and Will Pay More For in Their Residences,” analyses input from over 1,000 survey respondents who currently rent or own multifamily residences or pl...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner. HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX produces high-resolution volumetric 3D images for quicker and deeper baggage assessment and automatic explosive detection with low false alarm rates. This provides an advanced security screening experience that allows passengers to leave electronic device...

Johnny Carpenter, General Manager of EMEA Commented: “The news this week of yet another cyberattack on MGM Resorts, initiating a system shutdown and disrupting its operations, is yet another in a very long list of attacks that we have witnessed in the past couple of years. Having the right preventive and defensive cybersecurity measures in place for such attacks is a given, and it is what most organizations focus on. But it is also about understanding how the organization will recover from...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of its new FLIR FC-Series AI, the latest model in its signature fixed camera (FC) series. The FC-Series AI is a thermal security camera with onboard AI analytics that accurately classifies humans and vehicles for early intrusion detection for perimeter protection and remote site monitoring.  FC-Series AI With video analytics that combine deep neural network (DNN)- and motion-based analytics, the FC-Series AI...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces it will be showcasing its GARDiS Platform and talking about its new GARDiSVU VMS solution on Stand 2-B28 at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which takes place from 3rd-5th October at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Integrated security systems Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to announce our forthcoming appearance at Intersec Saudi Arabia at the beginning of October. T...

Yet another significant milestone for Ajax Systems. Since August 31, the following Ajax devices are officially Grade 3 certified: Hub Hybrid (2G) MultiTransmitter Fibra StreetSiren Fibra StreetSiren DoubleDeck Fibra HomeSiren Fibra KeyPad Fibra Grade 3 systems Grade 3 systems are used in large enterprises and high-risk facilities where enhanced security is demanded. Ajax systems can cover jewelry and arms stores, banks and financial institutions, ATMs, and other facilities requ...

Logpoint is announcing the release of new capabilities to its Converged SIEM platform, built on SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies. The new practical SOC-centred functions connect detection with investigation, automation, response, and orchestration to provide enhanced visibility, automation, and response and improve the end-to-end functionality for end customers and MSSP partners. Author's quote “Cyberattacks have become a daily nuisance for organi...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing products and solutions at GSX 2023. Most notably, Morse Watchman’s new, lifesaving Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit will be on display alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key control and asset management solutions at booth #3409. Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit “The EKG Kit was designed to provide deploying organizations and their local fir...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., invites GSX 2023 attendees to witness what it is calling the “next big thing” in physical security with the public debut of its groundbreaking Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution for security and business intelligence applications. Author's quote “We consider the proactive awareness created by 3D LiDAR solutions a paradigm shift in what physical security systems will deliver to security operations’ organizations,...