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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...
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...
Custom Consoles announces its security trade show lineup for 2023. The company will exhibit on Stand 4/B42 at The Security Event (NEC Birmingham, April 25th-27th) and on stand G90 at the International Security Expo (Olympia London, September 27th-28th). Products on display at both events will include the latest generation SteelBase security control desk, MediaWall video monitor mounting system, and the recently introduced MDesk Technical HA. The Security Event "TSE 20...
IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at Intersec 2023 on stand S1-J27. NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on va...
Video surveillance systems generate a large amount of data, which needs to be stored for future reference and analysis. This data storage can take up a significant amount of space, particularly if the surveillance system is recording high-definition video or has a large number of cameras. As a result, the cost of storing this data can add up quickly, owing to higher bandwidth and other resources. Matrix Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are loaded with features like H.265 compression that help in...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the acquisition of CDS Integrated Security Systems and Gem Security Services, a Welsh-born pioneer systems integrator delivering Intelligent Business Protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property, and assets around the clock. Over the past 37 years, CDS Integrated...
2022 has been a year full of development and innovation for Dahua. As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua has launched various upgrades to its existing product portfolio as well as an artillery of new products and solutions that address specific needs/problems in society. Safety risks detection and response With key technologies such as AIoT, big data, and software, Dahua solutions enable families and businesses to detect and respond to safety and security r...
Access control software is an important component of building security systems, but deciding which one is best for users can be difficult. The following article will break down the various types and features of access control software so that users can make an informed decision about which one is best for them. What is access control software? Aratek would want to give users a quick introduction to access control software and how it works in physical access control applications. Access control...
The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. Public safety Working closely with security partners, business and victims’ groups, including Figen Murray and the Martyn’s Law Campaign Team, and Survivors Against Terror, the new duty will require venues to...
XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces the addition of Chief Financial Officer Leon Weiss and Chief Product Officer Jeff Grisenthwaite to the company’s leadership team. Extensive executive experience Weiss and Grisenthwaite each bring extensive executive experience in the software industry to XOi as the company continues to transform technology for field service contractors. “Leon and Jeff bring unique experience and skills that align wi...
i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...
Videx has enhanced its leading door entry system, the VX2300, adding a desk mount concierge unit for small to medium-sized installations of the two-wire video system. CST2310 unit The CST2310 unit can be used for up to 200 apartments, offering both a handset and hands-free speech and a backlit touch control keypad along with a 3.5” LCD display with on-screen information relating to both entrances and apartments and the stage of a call when in progress. It can also be used to receive or...
Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced that its AI solution has completed operational tests and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc. (Safe Skies) at San Diego International Airport. Safe Skies’ evaluation report Safe Skies’ evaluation report, entitled SSDA—22-028 Hakimo Access Control Video Analytics – San Diego International Airport, was published in November 2022....
Skills for Security, the UK’s Fire and Security Apprenticeship provider, has maintained its OFSTED Good Provider status after a 500% growth in just three years. Under the new leadership team introduced in August 2019, the organization has increased its apprenticeship provision from 100 live apprentices in one location to over 500 enrolled across the UK, from Scotland to Cornwall. High-quality accessible training As part of its strategy to be a national provider that delivers high-qualit...
DITEK, the globally renowned provider of surge protection solutions, is proud to announce the launch of their digital training platform, DITEK University, in partnership with SecurityCEU.com and the CMOOR Group. DITEK University offers online, interactive training courses covering a variety of surge protection topics ranging from basic principles to best practice techniques for specific applications. Surge protection training DITEK has long been the industry leader in surge protection trainin...
An investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO) has uncovered that 30 per cent of applications used by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) are unsupported, having been developed with outdated software, increasing their security risk. The report revealed that Defra, the government department overseeing environmental protection, food production, and rural communities, use an estimated 1,962 different applications with 30 per cent not supported by their supplier in...
PSA, the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the hiring of industry professional Ben Shour as director of sales in the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. Shour is responsible for managing PSA’s engagement with integrators in support of their growth and success. In addition, The PSA network added Brian Boucherle as an inside sales account executive, in the Eastern region. Integration experience “Ben and Brian bring a wealth of industry knowledge and e...
Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance announced the appointment of Ben Saville to its sales leadership team as Head of EMEA. In this role, Saville will lead an organization focused on expanding Egnyte’s customer base and brand in the UK. Customer success solutions “Ben is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in delivering sales growth and has implemented go-to-market strategies across EMEA,” said Chief Revenue Officer, Stan Han...
Absolute Software, a provider of self-healing intelligent security solutions, has announced that Omdia, a provider of global research that helps enterprises navigate the technology ecosystem, named the company a “Vendor to Watch” in the latest Omdia Market Radar for Endpoint Security Platforms, 2022. The report highlights Absolute’s ability to ensure resilience for millions of remote endpoints along with a critical level of control and visibility that strengthens user trust an...
Videonetics proudly debuts its refreshed brand personality including a bold, intriguing & dynamic brandmark that impersonates its deep-rooted ideology of creating unique and transformational technologies. Inspired by their award-winning AI & DL powered video analytics engine, Videonetics, and their associated brands are represented by a new positioning statement, ‘Look Deeper’. New brandmark signifies Movement Videonetics is a deep-tech business that demands constant, new...
The new range of ANPR cameras completes the TruVision lineup with solutions to facilitate the management of vehicles. The S series ANPR cameras allow users to monitor or manage vehicle access on a site. The cameras can monitor and capture vehicles entering the premises or manage parking access for vehicles based on their license plate. Wiegand interface The onboard relay outputs can be used to grant or deny access to a vehicle based on its license plate. The Wiegand interface allows users...
Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is pleased to announce its European expansion with the appointment of Gabriel Furtado as Regional Sales Manager position covering Spain, Portugal, and Italy. "Gabriel has helped Senstar develop various markets in North and South America,” said Alain Grinbaum, Senior Sales Director. “I am confident he will be successful in this new role. Gabriel's qualifications of being...
DigiCert, Inc., a global provider of digital trust, released its annual forecast of cybersecurity trends emerging for the new year and beyond. These projections authored by DigiCert experts Dr. Avesta Hojjati, Dean Coclin, Mike Nelson, Srinivas Kumar, Stephen Davidson, Steve Job, and Tim Hollebeek are based on shifts in technology, threat actor habits, culture, and decades of combined experience. 2022 State of Digital Trust Survey “These predictions come on the heels of our 2022 St...
ADI Global Distribution, a distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it has expanded its Pro AV offering to include products from Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America. ADI customers across the United States and Puerto Rico have access to the Sharp/NEC comprehensive product line-up of visual display technology. The portfolio offers an assortment of options to optimize digital signage installations for a wide variety of industries and applications, including education, en...
Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, released the “2023 Trends in Video Surveillance” eBook, identifying five trends that will have the largest impact on businesses around the globe in 2023. Designed for business owners and security professionals, the report offers trend analysis and practical advice on ways to improve security posture and business efficiency. Two bonus predictions, specifically for security resellers looking to expand their business, are als...
There were 192,060 residential burglaries in the last year, meaning on average around 526 burglaries occur every day. With so many Brits falling victim to home break-ins, and the rise in home renovations over lockdowns, many now feel less safe in their homes and are opting to install increased home security measures. Smart burglar alarms The boom in popularity of home CCTV and smart burglar alarms means there are now more ways than ever to increase and monitor the home security. They wanted...
The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) - President Morgan Hertel honored two of TMA’s long-serving volunteer members with the Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Mon., Oct. 31st during its General Business Meeting at the 2022 Annual Meeting on Marco Island, FL. The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 2022 Mel Mahler Award recipients are Anita Ostro...
A recent Future Forum survey found that 58% of knowledge workers already follow a hybrid work pattern, “Flexibility is the expectation and increasingly the norm,” the report concludes. Further growth in flexible working is a certainty. These changing work patterns make flexibility in security ever more critical. Choosing the right access control solution will make a big difference. Office-based working, telecommuting, work-from-home (WFH), co-working spaces, and hotdesking: All thes...
ADT UK and Ireland, experts in home security, announces the launch of its new ADT Smart Home Hub – a new touchscreen alarm panel – for its ADT Smart Home system. The latest update is equipped with all the features necessary to keep the home safe in the most convenient, stylish, and user-friendly way, blending it into the home interiors and lifestyle. The ADT Smart Home Hub differs from its competitors with a wide range of features, bringing ease to home security, and has been upgrad...
Panasonic introduces two new 4K camcorders with integrated lenses and 1.0-type sensors, offering the advanced features and performance demanded by professionals alongside excellent weight balance and portability. The Panasonic HC-X2 and HC-X20’s high levels of video quality, expandability and adaptability allow them to be quickly and capably deployed in a wide variety of roles including news, interviews and events. The HC-X2/X20 offers superb optical performance via its integrated 24.5mm...
