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Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, launches the second release of its video management software Qognify VMS. The latest software version – Qognify VMS 7.2 – comes with extended support for body worn video, additional functionalities to support investigations, and new web client architecture. Qognify VMS 7.2 addresses the increasing use of body worn video (BWV) across many sectors, ranging from police and security applications to customer ser...
Emergency24, a pioneer in the alarm monitoring and security industry since 1967, announces it has hired Tom McNeil as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Tom brings more than 20 years of experience and knowledge of the monitoring sector to Emergency24. With his depth and breadth of experience in various sales leadership roles with multiple central stations, Tom’s proven track record in sales and marketing and personal approach to helping alarm companies is anticipated to elevat...
Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that SureWave™ CM-336 Series (battery-powered wireless switches) and CM-333 Series (battery-powered relay output touchless switches) can now be surface mounted utilizing Camden’s new CM-23DSER narrow surface box. This mounting box features a two-piece flame and impact-resistant ABS construction. Surface mounting boxes Extra deep narrow surface mounting boxes can be purchased separately or as part of Camden’s SureWave™ CM-336...
Following the successful EMEA rollout of its FlipX Standard indoor sensors in September, OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Grade 3 FlipX Advanced series. Pyroelectric sensor OPTEX FlipX sensors feature a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape, and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both wide and narrow detection in a single sensor. By simply rotating the lens through 180°, the sensor ca...
Dan DeMichele, Vice President (VP), of Product Management for LastPass, said “The latest wave of cyberattacks is a powerful reminder of their increasing sophistication. But there has been a significant target shift – Cybercriminals aren’t just coming for governments, large-scale enterprises, and critical infrastructure, individuals and SMBs are on their radar too." He adds, "The message is clear – everyone at every level needs to be prepared. The good news is that when i...
VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, has been recognized as top 40 Taiwan global brand for the third consecutive year for its immense brand influence and outstanding performance. The company's two-pronged strategy of brand upgrade and brand internalization has enabled it to regain brand prominence and rise to become Taiwan's top brand enterprise. As a trusted provider of comprehensive IP surveillance solutions, VIVOTEK is committed to improving its corporate operations while fulfilli...
Remote services are covered by three standards (EN 50710:2021 3, EN 16763:2017, and CLC/TS 50136-10:2022) and the concepts introduced in them are complex. Guidance document Euralarm felt the need to produce a guidance document, that provides micro and small service companies with a handy checklist when subcontracting the operation and maintenance of the Remote Access Infrastructure (RAI) to a Remote Infrastructure Service Provider (RAISP). The guidance explains the main elements of the...
Someone is trying to break into an ATM with a sledgehammer one day while someone else tries to install a skimmer (card reader) the next. On both occasions, a warning is given within a matter of seconds through a loudspeaker that they’ve been detected. They are told to stop their illegal activity and leave the ATM zone. AI capabilities After ignoring the instructions, a dense, harmless fog deterrent is released which pushes the intruder back towards the entrance, and a patrol and response...
Mission critical communications device provider - Sepura and the broadband MCX solutions enabler - Softil jointly announce that Softil’s Mission Critical Push-to-Talk, Data and Video (MCX) Software Development Kit (SDK) has been adopted by Sepura to support its Android OS-based broadband vehicle and handheld communication devices and applications. Interoperable communications solutions The announcement underlines Sepura’s continued commitment to providing interoperable communicatio...
Wipro Limited, a technology services and consulting company, announces that it is launching a strategic cybersecurity consulting offering in Europe. The announcement comes on the heels of a series of acquisitions in the consulting space—Edgile, Capco, and Ampion—and is part of the firm’s vision to build a global cybersecurity consulting offering to help clients stay ahead of a dynamic threat and regulatory environment. Changing regulatory environment “Escalation of cyb...
Manufacturer and distributor of security solutions for the commercial and residential market, RISCO, is helping accredited security installers to cost-effectively grow their businesses in the lucrative SME market, with the expansion of its commercial product portfolio. NSI- and SSAIB- accredited installers form a rapidly increasing share of RISCO’s customer base and the company has announced the arrival in the UK and Ireland of the first stock of its new integrated alarm, access control,...
Low-light condition. Yes, everyone has experienced such an environment. It has been a prevailing monitoring challenge for installers and end users. Images taken from scenarios with dark lighting (or during nighttime) using traditional surveillance cameras are often black and white, fuzzy, or heavily pixelated, which is not ideal for backtracking in case of an event. 4K cameras and video surveillance When choosing the right camera for scenarios with low illumination, users can consider 4K came...
Many steel companies have similar challenges tied to safety, productivity, and environmental stewardship. They have the capacity to produce dozens of tonnes of crude steel annually, host operations in multiple countries, and employ tens of thousands of people—all of which can prove a challenge to safely producing hot and cold rolled coils, sheets, galvanized sheets, tubes, wire rods, construction rebars, and bearings. Ensuring environmental responsibility and worker safety in all producti...
PSA, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of LandSkyAI, LLC to its lineup of technology partners. LandSkyAI provides innovative and reimagined solutions with autonomous robotics to optimize safety, security, and inspection processes. “LandSkyAI brings a new, cutting-edge offering to the PSA portfolio,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of PSA, adding “Solutions designed to leverage technology with minimal human intervention are...
Matrix is all geared up to participate in South Asia’s Largest Security Expo and Conference - IFSEC India 2022. At the Delhi event, Matrix will be presenting its comprehensive range of security products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. In the line of business communication, Matrix will be exhibiting its wide portfolio of telecom products and solutions. With technology and customer concerns at the forefront, Matrix heavily i...
ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., announced recently that Philippe Sawaya has been selected as its first-ever Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his new role, Sawaya is leading company efforts in the development and deployment of AI with exceptional analytical capabilities to support the specialized needs of commercial customers across industries. Sawaya leads newly formed Artificial Intelligence te...
Scality announced RING9; the ninth generation of its leading RING scale-out file and object storage software, a solution that allows IT teams to build and run a modern hybrid-cloud data storage infrastructure with higher performance and efficiency. RING9 is built on major investments in Scality’s flagship RING solution that enables IT teams to: Fully leverage flash media through tiering and dynamic data protection policies. Modernize the monitoring stack with Prometheus to...
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announces that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot program designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms. SEPTA is the first major transit system to deploy ZeroEyes’ solution, which is used by the U.S. Department of Defense, p...
As retailers get ready for a busy holiday shopping season, they also have to prepare for an increased risk of theft and violence against employees. Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shares insights and best practices to mitigate holiday season retail crime and aggression. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2022 retail security survey, 52.9% of retail...
Founded by a trio of highly experienced and well-known professionals with well over 100 years of combined experience in the physical security market, Active Intelligence is making its public debut at ISC East 2022 in booth 707. The company was founded in 2019 with a very ambitious goal of transforming video surveillance systems from reactive tools to preventive, proactive solutions. With the launch of ASTRA, AI-driven video solutions can now be applied to mainstream video security applications....
viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics that delivers real-time video intelligence, is collaborating with Guardsman Group, a pioneer in security services for homes and businesses, to provide AI-powered behavior recognition video analytics to greatly enhance real-time event recognition and automated reporting in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. Behavioral recognition video analytics solution “We are excited to engage with a leader in security...
D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, is proud to announce that this past quarter, 3Q2022, it sold over $3 million in EnforceAir counter-drone security systems and components to various United States federal security agencies. The agencies span a range of sectors and applications in U.S. defense, homeland security, and law enforcement, with the contracts distributed across multiple high-profile department...
Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces its new 1080p HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Doorbell (DS-HD2) for superior front entrance security. Equipped with upgraded motion detection sensors and enhanced long-range infrared night vision, this new video doorbell offers reliable protection, day or night. Convenience and quality “Our freshly upgraded outdoor smart doorbell prioritiz...
Dedrone, the market pioneer in smart airspace security announced that it has formed a partnership with Axis Communications to incorporate Axis network cameras into Dedrone’s counter-drone command and control (C2) platform, DedroneTracker. With Axis camera integration, Dedrone is the first counter-UAS (cUAS) company to provide proven artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-driven multi-sensor fusion to autonomously detect, track, and identify drones (DTI) with mul...
Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. New options in Task Rules As part of the Connect ONE management interface, new options in Task Rules make it simpler to initiate custom lockdown actions and/or configure general emergency notification options without a complete system lockdown. Like other fe...
From 15 November to 17 November 2022, Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, will be exhibiting its flagship security products at the ExpoProtection exhibition in Paris, France. One of the products it will highlight is the company’s Videofied XT panels, which use patented technology to provide optimum signal integrity and security. Videofied XT panels The range is already one of Europe’s renowned commercial outdoor security solutions a...
The Assmann Group presents four new security cameras of its own brand - Digitus for indoor and outdoor use. All models can be easily integrated into smart home environments and are controlled via voice assistant. They score with motion detection, a wide-angle lens, day and night mode, and numerous other functions. With the new product quartet, Assmann offers reliable surveillance technology for security, according to the latest technical standards, covering all conceivable application scenarios...
Veracity, a global developer of IP transmission devices and camera installation tools, IP video storage and video display systems, and integrated security system management software platforms, has opened a new office in Malaysia, in order to enable the company to support the growing demand for its products, solutions and expertise across the South East Asia region. Vercaity opens new SEA regional office in Kuala Lumpur Veracity’s Kisanga Somacyril will manage this new SEA regional office...
ConnectWise, the globally renowned software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), announced multiple product news milestones and innovation-accelerating partnerships spanning its product and service portfolios. From innovation in business management, to remote monitoring and management, to cyber security, these offerings, powered by ConnectWise’s modern Asio platform, are designed to help partners save time, reduce costs, secure their environments, strengthen c...
MOBOTIX AG proudly confirms that all MOBOTIX products and systems comply with the United States National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requirements and are 100% NDAA-compliant. NDAA Section 889 The NDAA Section 889 contains new guidelines that allow for increased protection against espionage and hacker attacks. In addition, there are named Chinese companies that produce components used for telecommunications purposes, (including security products) that will no longer be acceptable. 3-step...
