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Air Partner plc (Air Partner), the global aviation services group, is seeing momentum build in its Safety & Security Division, with both Baines Simmons and Redline continuing to secure new business wins. Aviation safety and fatigue risk management consultancy company, Baines Simmons has been awarded a contract by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), the UK's largest ferry operator, in terms of ships and destinations served, to implement a ‘Just Culture’ program, to build on its excell...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the release of new additions to its perimeter security portfolio for critical infrastructure. Teledyne’s Elara R-Series commercial ground security radars and the Triton FH-Series multi-spectral fixed cameras. Strengthening perimeter security A first for Teledyne FLIR, the Elara R-Series is the ideal commercial radar system for industrial commercial applications, increasing detection coverage, auto-tracking, dynamic...

Allied Universal a global security and facility Services Company announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based MSA Security (MSA) from GreyLion, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in leading high-growth businesses. MSA is a provider of comprehensive threat protection solutions to clients nationwide including K9 security services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Security resources “The acquisition of MSA Security will not...

Security and Safety Things GmbH (S&ST) is pleased to announce the three winners of its 2021 App Challenge, a contest to spur creative development in video analytic applications. The winning apps were chosen from a pool of more than 30 proposals for solutions, which addressed specific security and business use cases, in the retail, transportation, stadiums and entertainment, and healthcare verticals. S&ST's 2021 App Challenge “The Security & Safety Things open platform for sma...

US-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc. (Odyssey) has announced its acquisition of the German remote monitoring and control technology company, Ferntech GmbH. This cements Odyssey's position as the distributed infrastructure sector’s major end-to-end investment and asset management platform. It is now supporting investors, developers, operators and governments, across the complete project lifecycle, by adding new capabilities for project operations. Ferntech GmbH acquisition Emi...

Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman) have announced their intention to jointly pursue opportunities in the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) domain. Drawing on Leonardo’s expertise in rotorcraft and Northrop Grumman’s capabilities in advanced aeronautics, and next-generation autonomous uncrewed aerial systems, the companies will focus on jointly addressing global opportunities in the VTOL UAS market. Leonardo - Northrop Grumm...

Check Point Research (CPR) sees a global boom in the black market for fake vaccine certificates on Telegram, following US President Biden’s vaccine mandate announcements made last week. The black market expands to serve 28 countries, nine of which are new: Austria, Brazil, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, UAE Price for fake vaccine certificates jumps globally, including in the US, where the price doubled from $100 to $200 Number of sellers and subscribers incre...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced it has released the next phase of its threat detection multi-sensor gateway (MSG) with technology enhancements that make it increasingly accurate, flexible, and practical for sports and entertainment venues. MSG is a weapons detection scanner that stadiums and entertainment venues can deploy at points of entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, the system uses sensors and purpose-designed artificial intelligence (AI) to scan for prohibited items such as...

Videx has added a series of new features to its IPure IP range, expanding the versatility of the system in providing a high-quality entry solution for a wide range of buildings. The Videx IP system is an expandable system that can be customized to suit a range of entry needs, accommodating up to 42 apartments using conventional call button modules and vandal-resistant panels or a digital call panel option able to call up to 10,000 apartments. All entrance panels are available with voice annunci...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has become a certified and approved partner for Honeywell Gent. Honeywell Gent is known for its innovative fire detection and alarm systems and exclusively supplies its products and equipment to partners selected for their ability to deliver the highest quality of service. As a newly approved partner, Evolution has been recognized for its expertise and will be able to offer Honeywell Gent products as part of its design, supply, commi...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile allows for "custom fields" within the interface of its pdk.io software. Custom fields increase PDK's solutions' overall functionality by allowing administrators to include a wide range of pertinent data associated with each user. Address, location, floor, unit number, or any other field can be added to the pdk.io user database, providing more ways to identify employees and tenants accurately and categorize them...

Corelight, provider of the industry’s first open network detection and response (NDR) platform welcomed Clint Sand as its new senior vice president of product. In this role, Sand will be responsible for all aspects of the Corelight product portfolio, including product management, product design, roadmap, and strategy. “Clint brings a rare combination of strong cybersecurity and product delivery expertise combined with the visionary thinking, critical innovation, and prototyping skil...

Amberstone Security, one of Europe’s suppliers of intelligence-led manned guarding, security technology solutions, and loss prevention services have announced a security services contract with supermarket giant, Tesco.   Amberstone Security will provide security solutions for over 330 Tesco stores across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England to help keep customers and staff safe while they shop and work.  The Essex-based security company impressed during a&...

Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator for multi-unit residential estates and commercial property, is celebrating its 60th year. Since the launch of the business, Interphone has been a technology pioneer at the forefront of the marketplace that has contributed to some of the biggest advances in door entry and access control. Audio door entry systems “Inter-phone has always been an early adopter and technology innovator within the commercial residential sector...

Kari Williams, Former Vice President of Marketing at Rolls Royce, is the second major addition to Optilan’s Executive Management Team this year. Bill Bayliss, the CEO, says, “I am delighted that someone of Kari’s caliber has joined Optilan. Her diverse knowledge, gained through years of international experience, will be crucial to our success in the coming years.” DarkPulse subsidiary, Optilan, the security and communications companies for the energy, infrastructure, and...

Abloy UK is showcasing its range of innovative digital access solutions at the International Security Expo 2021, inviting visitors to stand B110 to see its exciting new range of products which includes CIPE Manager, a new access management solution created to meet the demanding requirements of critical infrastructure protection. User-friendly digital management system CIPE Manager allows organizations to manage all their keys, locks, and access rights from any location, with a user-friendly, c...

The 2021 International Security Conference is set to host an impressive line-up of security experts from the British Transport Police, Global Secure Accreditation Ltd, City of London Police and more, when it makes its debut at the International Security Expo 2021, taking place from September 28 - 29, 2021. Split across two days, the new CPD-certified conference will cover important sector-specific challenges and practical case studies looking at Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), aviation...

Solutions designed on the needs of speed and cost reduction, are common to all the activities called into question by the legislation. The control is automatic and immediate, overcoming the need for the permanent presence of an operator: although the entrances are always manned, the tool avoids close physical contact between the person carrying out the check and the people called to exhibit the document. QR code scanner The QR code is scanned automatically by bringing the Green pass close to...

One of Turkey's most respected conglomerates, Bilkent Holding subsidiary Tepe Security, was awarded a contribution plaque by Ankara Provincial Police Department for its contributions to the electronic security sector. Electronic security solutions Tepe Security produces special electronic security solutions for individuals and institutions and provides 24/7 uninterrupted electronic security services with its alarm systems and Alarm Monitoring Centre, draws attention with the applications...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda, speaker line-up and program for Part 3 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2021 is being held as a three-part conference, the first and second of which took place on April 28 and June 9, 2021, and the third part is scheduled for Sept 21, 2021.   SIA GovSummit Part 3 Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with...

Cyber security provider Blue Cube Security announced it has created an alliance and formed a new group – Blue Cube Solutions - with specialist cyber security provider Next-Generation Security (NGS) and storage specialist Epaton. The hyper-convergence of cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation is more relevant than ever and remains at the top of most boardroom agendas. With this in mind, the three businesses will form as a new group creating a very powerful and ex...

Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets announces the unveiling of ATI320, its first advanced thermal imager with embedded image signal processing. The product’s embedded features, with a lens available as an option, aim at saving camera makers time and effort in integrating thermal imaging during the development and manufacturing process, enabling them to speed products to market. Camera assembly Designed as a read...

In March 2021, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Special Publication 500-334, which provides guidance on implementing the technology that allows the use of contactless fingerprints, acquired via the camera in mobile devices (e.g., an Android or iOS mobile phone), to be stored, transmitted, and matched against legacy fingerprint databases, operated by law enforcement and border protection services. Special Publication 500-334 Together with NIST and other in...

Paxton Access, a pioneering technology manufacturer, has developed Entry, an award-winning video intercom system that can be installed standalone or on an efficiently scalable, networked system. What is Paxton’s Entry system? The complete Entry video intercom system, originally launched in 2012, is made up of just three components: a door controller, external panel, and interior monitor. This plug-and-play system allows users to grant access and make informed decisions through visual ide...

With innovation in its DNA, Axis Communications has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in video surveillance since developing the first network video camera in 1996. Also responsible for introducing the world’s first HDTV-compliant cameras and video encoders, Axis delivers hundreds of leading-edge products for security, safety, and operational efficiency. As part of the company’s pioneering approach, Axis often teams with manufacturing solution providers to keep pace with aggres...

Beyond Identity, the global provider of the strongest passwordless authentication on the planet has formed a strategic partnership with Ignition Technology to distribute Beyond Identity’s solutions through its extensive network of IT resellers and MSSPs in the Nordics as well as in Benelux.   Recently ransomware attacks have been on the increase, close to doubling from the first half of 2020 to the first half of 2021. Passwords are the number one cause of ransomware attacks and...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in physical security technologies announced that they are partnering with Switched-On Space, an information technology and services company, to bring autonomous access control to international markets. This new strategic partnership with Switched-On Space will provide greater exposure and expand Alcatraz AI’s facial authentication solutions to create safe spaces in buildings to the growing UK and Europe markets.   AI and 3D-based facial authentication sol...

A considerable cost factor in any video security system is represented by the delivery, mounting, and implementation of the components on-site. The "Mountera®" mounting system from Germany-based manufacturer Dallmeier reduces the cost of installation substantially, and it was recently granted patent protection within Germany. Installers and end customers are familiar with one of the biggest problems associated with many camera systems: Every mounting situation – mast, ceiling, and wal...

Group337, a team of experts focused on activating the companies, brands, and people in the security industry through insights, intuition, and ideas announced their partnership with Momentum Security Training, an online, context-based education platform serving the physical security industry and its users. Members of Group337’s industry community group, The Inside Community, will receive discounts and exclusive offers through the collaboration. Physical security training A division of Mx...

Vaylia Integrated Security announces a partnership with Quanergy, the provider of OPA-based solid-state LiDAR and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT. Vaylia CEO Paul Painter says the partnership will augment the security solutions offered to Vaylia’s clients. “The LiDAR technology from Quanergy will bring a new level of 3D sensor solutions to very challenging applications, including smart cities, security detection, and industrial automation. We are planning to integrate the...