Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) - News

Hanwha Techwin Europe, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, now supports AMG Systems’ Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors. PoE injectors offer several benefits for security teams looking to improve energy efficiency and reduce downtime. They eliminate the need for AC/DC power supplies and outlets, with power and data delivered over a standard Ethernet cable. There are also fewer points of failure, something that’s critical for CCTV installations. Several large cu...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Following the confirmed cyberattack on The Guardian, business leaders should take heed and implement the correct tools to protect their systems.” He adds, “It is imperative organizations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armor could lead to a killer blow for the entire organization. Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses and it only takes a single vulnerabi...

Videonetics is set to make its first appearance at Intersec Dubai 2023, to be held between January 17 – 19 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With its new brand identity, Videonetics will exhibit its unique & ground-breaking AI-powered Unified Computing Platform™ at booth #S1–F42, Intersec Dubai 2023. 24th edition of Intersec The 24th edition Intersec, the world-leading emergency services, security, and safety exhibition, unites the industry a...

OPTEX and FiberSensys, both OPTEX Group companies, will showcase their latest innovations in advanced perimeter security and asset protection at Intersec Dubai. REDSCAN LiDAR series OPTEX will demonstrate live its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, including the REDSCAN Pro Series, which has been selected among the finalists for the Intersec Dubai Awards 2023. The REDSCAN Pro sensors use time-of-flight to provide highly accurate detection outdoor and indoors up to 100m, without any &lsq...

Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire), the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, announces it has officially partnered with AeroVigilance— A counter uncrewed aircraft systems (Counter-UAS) consulting and training company, devoted to helping people and organizations understand the risks posed by uncrewed aircraft, and finding solutions to enhance airspace awareness and security measures. This newly formed partnership brings decades of combined real-world experience in bot...

Matrix is all set to build new business relations by becoming the valued sponsor of VCCI EXPO 2023. With intensive research at the forefront, Matrix builds innovative security and telecom solutions on a national and international scale. At VCCI Expo, Matrix will display all the customer-centric solutions and products of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom domains.  IP video surveillance solutions In this event, Matrix will put out its entire range of IP Video...

In February 2020, the Department of Defense ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

Userful Corporation, the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider in the Enterprise AV-over-IP market, has introduced a new set of advanced operator workstation capabilities for its software-defined AV-over-IP platform. The features, called uConduct, are part of the next-generation Diamond Decisions operations center application providing advanced situational awareness and critical decision-making while empowering proactive communication and response times. Userful Diamond Decisions application...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has announced the introduction of a new team that’s poised to service the growing market in Sweden and the surrounding Nordic countries.  As a global security pioneer, trusted to protect sites in 138 countries, and with over 13,000 customers worldwide, creating a team in Sweden was a logical choice for Gallagher due to the parallels between the UK and Sweden’s business cultures and the country’s adoption of cutting-edge cyber techno...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, will showcase its AI-powered products–Smart Video Search and Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition)—as well as its flagship open platform Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), and the company’s dedication to cybersecurity assurance at the Intersec 2023 show in Dubai January 17-19. True cloud-Based system Eagle Eye experts will be on hand at Intersec Stand SA-F27 to meet with business owners and resellers...

Intellian announces the expansion of its XEO Series, a Ku/Ka electronically switching dual-band multi-orbit VSAT antennas, with the addition of the X100D and X150D. The XEO Series has seen great traction with the X130D and X130D PM across commercial and military markets since they were first unveiled in March 2022 at the Satellite Show causing Intellian’s design of the X100D, available shortly, and the X150D, launching in early Q3 2023. XEO Series The XEO Series is the world’s fir...

From reassessing cybersecurity measures which were put in place during the pandemic and understanding how to recover from a cyberattack, to revised legislation, Distology highlights the biggest trends which will impact the cybersecurity space in 2023. Recent research from the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor found that more than a third (36%) of IT leaders believe that attacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted in nature will be the biggest disrupter of the cybersecurity sphere ove...

Following a well-established relationship that started just over 12 years ago, The Supreme Court renews its contract with Carlisle Support Services by three years with an option to extend by an additional two. Carlisle supports the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom with varied security services ranging from search to CCTV monitoring and customer service. The support service provider also acts as a security adviser to the 12 Justices that make up the current Supreme Court. Long-Term p...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel, "The cyberattack on 14 different schools acts as an example of the severity of what can happen if systems are not secure, since sensitive information about pupils has now been leaked online. Other schools across the UK should take heed and ensure the correct tools are in place to reduce the risk of a cyberattack." He adds, "Cyber criminals are continuously probing and looking for weaknesses; it only takes a single vulnerability to gain access. Therefore,...

14 UK schools have fallen victim to a major cyber-attack, resulting in confidential documents, including children’s passport scans and staff contracts, being leaked. The data was originally stolen in 2022, with hacking group Vice Society thought to be involved, but has now been leaked online after schools failed to pay the ransom demands set out. Malicious cyber-Criminals The documents contained data such as children’s SEN information, staff contract details, including the headmas...

Keiron Holyome, Vice President (VP) of UKI, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry said, "The education sector continues to be an attractive target for cybercrime." He adds, "As we have seen again by the latest attack from Vice Society on both US and UK schools, criminals are increasingly attracted by stores of sensitive student data, as well as financial information, parent and investor details, and, too often, a lack of attention to and investment in cybersecurity." Cybersecurity investments...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety services in the U.S., unveils its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. EvoGuard by ADT Commercial is a new suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions and services aimed at helping to cost-effectively enhance corporate security programs, while responding to high turnover rates and ongoing labor shortages in the guarding market. Corpora...

Hanwha Techwin, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, announces a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. Benefit monitoring stations Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe With the security landscape becoming ever more comple...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, recently announced it will be providing early-stage life sciences innovators complimentary access to their award-winning Egnyte for Life Sciences platform. This offer is designed to accelerate “time to the patient” for life sciences innovators and will give companies a full year of access to Egnyte’s platform to help them scale and optimize their business, collaborate across their partner ecosystems, and man...

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023. The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday, 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden London. After last year’s sell out event at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, it was decided to move to a bigger venue as the awards continues its growth into one of the major events...

Chubb Fire & Security (‘Chubb’) is pleased to announce that, since the appointment of Andrew White as Chief Executive Officer earlier this year, it has significantly strengthened its Executive Leadership Team (‘ELT’) with a number of senior hires and internal promotions. The ELT has been established to provide greater levels of oversight to Chubb’s global sales and operational activity and to maintain its focus on its three key pillars of people, process and po...

ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Jake is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry. “Many legislators aren’t aware of the details and challenges of our industry, which means you as security professionals...

Hanwha Techwin previews the top 5 video surveillance trends for 2023, focusing on cutting-edge technologies including AI, computing at the edge, and the convergence of the IoT. It also explains why cybersecurity and the responsible use of technology will become increasingly important. 1) The use of AI is evolving To date, traditional video applications have called on AI to reduce false alarms and allow the forensic search of video based on object attributes. However, AI centered on metadata h...

Matrix is all set to participate in the 24th Edition of Intersec, happening in Dubai. At this prestigious event, Matrix will put forth its comprehensive range of security products and solutions from the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. In the domain of Telecom, Matrix will bring forth its business-class communication products and solutions. Security and telecom solutions Matrix invests in technological advancements to resolve customer concerns and prioriti...

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...

The Security Executive Council has released its yearly engagement and impact numbers, showcasing the breadth of the SEC’s positive influence on the security industry. In 2022, SEC subject matter experts and faculty delivered value to 146 client companies. Many of their engagements are with repeat clients who appreciate the SEC's Collective Knowledge approach and ongoing support that extends beyond the completion of each project. Tier 1 community members, who enjoy a special level of advis...

Quanika will make its first Intersec appearance on 17-19 January, demonstrating its next-generation silo-free security and site management software, including seamless integration with best-in-class video, access, and audio tech from Axis Communications. Enterprise access control Quanika will be on Axis Communications’ stand S1-G14 showcasing its Enterprise access control and VisitorPoint visitor management software seamlessly integrated with Axis’s complete range of software and h...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, now permits integrators to configure PDK access control systems to accept cards featuring any format, bit rate, and facility code. Using the Pdk.io interface, users with integrator-level permissions can configure system settings to work with cards from any manufacturer or define their own custom credential formats. They may also assign facility codes to individual users. Security system administrators This f...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition increases HID’s presence and relevance as a provider of smart credential issuance and reader solutions. “We welcome Janam to the HID family and look forward to leveraging their mobile reader technology to improve the event experience for millions of spectators around the world," said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID,...

Detection Technology expands its manufacturing in Oulu, Finland, to offer a wider range of EU Origin products and to enhance customer experience. With the expansion, the company is better positioned to serve its European and American customers. The manufacturing in Oulu enables a faster service and delivery for customers outside Asia, and cost savings in US tariffs. Focus on end assembly and testing in Oulu The company will focus on the end assembly and testing in Oulu of specific product fam...