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Losing any building to a fire is always a tragedy but when there is a wealth of history or significance also at stake, the loss is irreplaceable. James Pecz at Ramtech discusses the fire protection challenges associated with heritage projects and how they can be safeguarded from the risk of fire thanks to innovative wireless fire safety technology. Paris’ Notre Dame The world watched in great sadness and shock as flames engulfed Paris’ Notre Dame, one of the mo...

The value of industrial exports in many European countries is vital for their economy. Temporary production lapses are costly and fire safety comes into question during a range of scenarios. Adam Kovics, export sales manager at Ramtech, explains why having access to a temporary fire safety solution is critical for the modern-day industry. Significance of industrial sites  The combined value of the sold industrial products by Germany, Italy, and France accounts for almost 60 per...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company, received three major security performance awards at the Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) event at the Global Security Exchange 2022 (GSX+) held on September 13th, 2022. These awards include the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Heroism Award announced earlier, Outstanding Security Team, and Outstanding Security Partnership. Earlier this month, ASIS International announced the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal...

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it will showcase its products and solutions at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Annual International Conference (AIC). The company will display its HID goID™ solution for issuing mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) in an environment of evolving standards, and its novel card designs that have set a global standard for uncompromised security.   Multi-Layered security “A growi...

Introducing IRIS+, an AI-powered video analytics solution from the market’s most experienced analytics provider. This new platform combines the rich capabilities of Agent Vi’s innoVi and Irisity’s Iris into one powerful analytics platform. A flexible and scalable analytics solution IRIS+ delivers performance in a platform designed to support customization and more advanced industry-specific vertical offerings. It enhances the already rich AI capabilities of both platforms wit...

Pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, Verkada announced a $205 million Series D funding round with new and existing venture partners. The round was led by Linse Capital, with participation from MSD Partners, L.P., and existing investors, including Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $360 million in funding and the latest round values the company at $3.2 bi...

Nutanix, a pioneer in enterprise cloud computing, announces a partnership with Trust Systems and Crown Hosting Data Centres, to deliver against Crown Hosting’s Shared Hybrid Initiative with a new service for public service customers wanting to migrate to the cloud on their own terms. As in the commercial sector, public service bodies are increasingly turning to the cloud as a means of delivering digital transformation, not only securely, but affordably and at least cost to the environment...

ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is launching an updated version of its Modes Theory™ (aka Modes) methodology that helps partners identify and operationalize their businesses in alignment with their unique objectives. By identifying their ‘mode’—Startup Mode, Balance Builder Mode, Value Builder Mode or Empire Builder Mode—the business model helps TSPs identify where they are in the business journey, where t...

Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital, and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata, and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “A...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announces several new additions to its packages for managed service providers (MSPs), including industry-specific solutions and advanced ransomware recovery. Egnyte recognizes the integral role MSPs play for organizations that lack the internal resources to efficiently manage and protect their content. As such, Egnyte continues to make investments in growing its partner program to help provide solutions for MSPs that are desi...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, is pleased to be in attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) to showcase its newest offering - CompleteView 7.0 and Salient cloud services. CompleteView, an enterprise-ready, open video data platform will continue to be on display at the Salient Systems booth #2130, from September 12-14, during GSX at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Remote management and monitoring GSX marks an exciting time for Salient Syst...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at Security Essen, from 20-23 September, 2023, at stand number 5B19. At the show, barox will be displaying their latest managed and unmanaged Ethernet switch range, including the all-new RY-LPITE-422XGME 10Gbits Din Rail, L2+ managed GbE PoE+ switch. The next-generation switch offers powerful L2 and basic L3 fea...

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, is announcing the launch of Ava Flex, an indoor, cloud-native security camera that makes monitoring easier and smarter than ever. The Flex will provide greater options for businesses looking for a lower barrier to entry for cloud video transformation while simultaneously reducing costs and streamlining installation. With a built-in suite of Ava Aware Cloud features, the Flex also provides advanced AI and wireless capabilities, previously inaccessible...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMSs including Genetec Security Center and i-PRO Video Insight, the latest version now adds support for Milestone Systems’ X-Protect and i-PRO’s ASM300 software, a...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via several interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave video an...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

School bus driver shortages, teacher recruitment and retention, and post-COVID enrollment declines are top of mind these days as millions of children head back to school. The enthusiasm and promise of a new school year are tempered for administrators as they continue their focus on keeping classrooms and all areas of their schools properly secured. ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, is committed to helping educate the public, school administrators, and government officials about the s...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announces a new integration between Vintra Fortify, their video intelligence solution, and Milestone Xprotect, a VMS platform with more than 20 years on the market and over 500,000 installations worldwide. The integration will provide seamless connectivity between the two technologies, making it easy for users to manage their full video experience within a single client. Minimizing false alerts Milestone XProtect users can now...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of freshly updated workplace access solutions here at GSX 2022 in booth 4048. Equipped with new and enhanced product features, RightCrowd’s Presence Control, Access Analytics, and Workforce Access solutions function independently or seamlessly integrate as an intelligent suite to manage new and emerging workplace access challe...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, introduces BE Secure, a new secure overhead detection system for use with Turnlock Full Height Turnstiles at GSX 2022, September 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. This new, innovative overhead detection system is purpose-built for the detection and prevention of piggybacking within Boon Edam’s range of full height turnstiles. Boon Edam’s Turnlock 150 Full Height Turnstile with integrated BE Secure Overhead D...

Trade fair on civil security gives a comprehensive market overview Security is a booming topic. The German market alone spent over 24 billion Euros in 2021, up by almost 7,5 percent on the previous year, an excellent omen for Security Essen which is on show at the Essen Trade Fair from September 20 to 23, 2022. The focus at the trade fair will be on an exchange of views on innovations and current industry topics such as cyber security, access solutions, protecting highly sensitive areas or the...

Vigitron Inc, a pioneer in networking solutions designed for the most demanding security applications announces the release of their Vi35136 Hybrid Network Cord Switch. The Vi35136 has 8 copper 1G ports, 24, 1G fiber ports, and 4, 1G/2.5G/10G fiber ports meeting all networking core requirements. When combined with Vigitron’s wide offering of network switches resulting configurations can be designed to meet the most demanding system requirements. Operational security “We designed t...

Camero-tech, an SK Group member founded by Mr. Samy Katsav, a pioneer in developing, producing, and marketing pulsed-based UWB micro-power radar ‘Through Wall Imaging’ systems has received a purchase order for the Xaver™ Long Range radar system – Xaver™ LR40, which enables the detection of live objects behind walls, at distances of more than 50 meters. The Xaver™ LR40 will provide the special forces with a breakthrough operational advantage in hostile en...

IPVideo Corporation announced that the company will be showcasing three new event-driven AI security products: VuroAI, Sentry ERS, and HALO 3C at GSX 2022, booth #2610 in Atlanta, GA from September 12-14. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics  According to the NHTSA and the National Safety Council, there are 9 fatalities a day due to distracted driving, and 1.6 million crashes per year. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics is a complete driver security and fleet m...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, will use Security Essen to showcase a range of leading technologies and how they can be combined to create an effective, multi-layered security system. LiDARs REDSCAN Pro Technologies include OPTEX’s award-winning security LiDARs REDSCAN Pro which can create virtual perimeters or protect whole facades up to 100m in length and fiber optic sensors for fenced and buried perimeter applications.  New function...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a keyless experience for modern buildings will showcase its latest security innovations at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Atlanta, September 12-14, 2022. Access control solutions “We’re excited to have GSX hosted again in Atlanta, right in our backyard as its home to our U.S. headquarters,” said Steve Burk, SALTO North America Director of Marketing & Vertic...

Certified Social Enterprise and experts in specialist security services, Corps Security, has appointed a new national account director and a new operations director to ensure efficient service delivery across Corps’s new significant contract wins following a period of significant growth. Mark Taylor Mark Taylor has been appointed to national account director at Corps, supporting significant accounts including the portfolio for global commercial real estate services and investment firm CB...

Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared (IR) detectors, and Umicore, a circular materials technology company announced the co-development of a next-generation thermal sensing technology that will drastically improve the performance of PAEB (Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking) in adverse lighting conditions at an affordable cost. Inconsistent PAEB performance Every year, approximately 1.3 million people die from road traffic crashes. More than half are vulnerable road users (ped...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardization matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...