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West Midlands 5G Limited (WM5G), the UK’s 5G innovation company has won a £10m Government tender to create the UK’s Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN). WM5G won the tender as part of a UK-wide consortium led by Digital Catapult and also including CW (Cambridge Wireless) and the University of Bristol. UKTIN, first announced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) in March, aims to make the UK the easiest place in the world to access and take part in tel...
Safety equipment supplier - ASR Alert Systems, security company - HAVEN (HavenLock, Inc.), and ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation, have joined forces to provide key components of a Joint Active Shooter Protection and Response Program for a school in Houston, Texas, USA, in order to dramatically improve the outcomes of a tragic event - such as an active shooter inciden...
Irisity AB, a provider of innovative AI-powered video analytics solutions announces the availability of its solution on the Google Cloud Marketplace. The deep learning-based IRIS School Guard™ is an established market pioneer for schools and public facilities safety in the Nordics. Irisity will also expand its advanced security solutions for the education sector by making them available for customers to deploy via Google Cloud Marketplace globally. AI-based public safety solution...
Inner Range announced several enhancements for our flagship product Integriti, including meeting ONVIF standards and providing built-in visitor management capabilities. Integriti is Inner Range’s enterprise-level intelligent access and security system, and their R&D team is constantly working on improvements to improve safety and ease of access for customers. ONVIF standard This month (July 2022), a new update is available for new and existing customers, which includes making Integr...
ZeroEyes, Inc., creators of the only A.I.-based platform focused on weapons detection that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced a roadshow to support active shooter training events at multiple U.S. schools. The company will conduct demonstrations and discussion sessions to educate schools and law enforcement on how to prepare for and respond to active shooter scenarios by leveraging A.I. gun detection software supported by real-time threat intellig...
ACS Pacesetters is pleased to welcome Octavian Facilities Management as its new member. This privately owned company was established in 2016 and has developed into a provider of security services. Operating throughout the UK, their main expertise and sector specialisms include logistics, education, public sector, events/broadcasting, and corporate and property management companies with demanding and high profile requirements.
Yorkshire security manufacturer, Heald Ltd delivers STEM challenge to long-standing education partner, Hornsea School & Language College (HSLC) to enhance the understanding of the scope of manufacturing careers. For the challenge, Heald developed a six-week-long STEM challenge in which they briefed students of a ‘real world’ project scenario to identify which of Heald’s products would be best used for an installation. Required perimeter protection Students were provided...
Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognized around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...
3xLOGIC, Inc., a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced upcoming conference plans, including the 2022 National School Safety Conference and the Campus Safety Conference Texas 2022, both taking place in July 2022. The 3xLOGIC education session, ‘What Next? Improving Safety and Incident Response with Gunshot Detection and Mass Notification Integrated Solutions’, has been selected for the Campus Safety Education Program. Gunshot detecti...
HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces a joint research laboratory with France-based Hubert Curien Laboratory, named the Lasers, Materials, and Colors for Citizen Identity Documents Laboratory, or LAMCID. The Hubert Curien Laboratory is a joint research unit of Jean Monnet University, the National Research Centre, and the Institut d’Optique Graduate School. Improve identity documents LAMCID will host experts from HID and Hubert Curien to conduct a variety of join...
Golan was speaking at Carnegie Mellon’s school safety emergency summit alongside school security professionals and academics. Michael Matranga, M6 Global security, “No doubt that weapons detection technology in combination with facial recognition would have prevented the shooter in Uvalde.” Student safety and security tech Following the devastating Uvalde, Texas school shooting, Carnegie Mellon University’s Biometrics Center hosted an online forum of experts in school s...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often in this nation, most recently in Uvalde, Texas, they commit themselves to support reasonable initiatives to protect young children who simply deserve a safe place to learn. They recognize that that there is not a si...
Idesco Corp., a New York-based ID card solutions provider, announces the company has launched an easy way for customers to get high-quality proximity cards programmed. Idesco has been paving the way when it comes to ID card solutions and is helping customers stay ahead of the supply chain issues plaguing the industry. Idesco’s line of TopProx cards is allowing organizations to issue proximity cards to employees, tenants, students, or visitors on demand by printing and programming all card...
The first training certificates were recently handed out to Vanderbilt's partners Techpro Vietnam. The certificates were handed out by Melyvn Teo to Techpro’s Mr. Son regarding the company’s ACTpro virtual training certificates. Virtual Classroom Training The Virtual Classroom Training is a half-day training session that starts at 1 pm and ends at 5 pm (local Singapore time). The in-person training hosted in Singapore is provided by trainer Jonny Goh, Project Sales Manager at Vande...
A significant number of U.S. parents of school-aged children feel insecure about, and support increasing, security measures in their children's schools, according to a survey conducted by Oosto following the Uvalde school shooting earlier this month. Survey findings When asked if parents felt their children's schools were safe, more than 11% of respondents stated that their child’s school is either somewhat or very unsafe. Moreover, 18% of respondents have refrained from sending their...
For the 21st consecutive year, Convergint offices will allow more than 7,700 colleagues in over 175 locations across the globe to donate their time, expertise, and resources to more than 110 organizations. This year’s event includes security updates at 29 schools as part of Convergint’s STEP Up initiative, in cities including Atlanta, Georgia, Fairplay, Colorado, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Tualatin, Oregon. The overall effort will result in an estimated donation of more than $2.5MM...
International aerospace, defense, and security company Leonardo is exhibiting at Singapore Airshow 2022 (15-18 February, stand B-H39), presenting its electronics, aircraft, helicopters, and cyber security capabilities and technological solutions to customers from the Indo-Pacific, a strategic region for Leonardo, and beyond. BeTomorrow2030 plan Leonardo has a strong presence in Singapore with its representative office and subsidiary and considers the Government of Singapore to be a particularl...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Tennent as its new International Business Development Director. With over 30 years’ worth of sales and international sales management experience, Phil will head up TDSi’s continued expansion in overseas markets through its network of professional partners. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Phil to the senior TDSi team. With a highly impre...
In a first of its kind initiative, Concept Smoke Screen is partnering with criminologists from the University of Lincoln to assess the impact of their systems on retail loss prevention and on crime in surrounding communities. The new partnership was born out of Concept’s ‘Connected’ campaign, which urges a radical rethink of the private security industry’s approach to crime prevention. A significant part of the Connected project focuses on collaboration between academia...
Centered around Leonardo DRS and beyond, Leonardo's presence at SeaAirSpace 2022 showcases high technologies responding to a wide range of operational needs in the maritime domain and reaffirms its key core competencies and its competitive positioning toward US Defense requirements. Founded in 1965, the Navy League’s SeaAirSpace Exposition, held from 4th to 6th April along the Potomac River just 20 minutes from Washington, D.C., is the largest maritime exposition in the U.S...
Intelligent. Simple. Inclusive. These are the key value of Dahua WizSense, a series of wide-range AI products developed by Dahua. Following these principles, Dahua has continuously developed additional AI features to deliver accurate detection, quick target search, simplified operation, and inclusive AI products for customers. To tell more about the latest upgrades in WizSense this year, they have interviewed Mr. Eaden Xie, Product Director at Dahua. Independent AI chip What is WizSense and i...
Leonardo is again attending BSDA, the biennial international Defense, Aerospace and Security exhibition in Bucharest, Romania. This year, the company presents advanced multi-domain technologies and solutions for Romanian and other Balkan region defense requirements. Throughout the event, Leonardo demonstrates its readiness to respond to a geopolitical environment that demands reliable and effective defense solutions. Multi-domain integrated technology Leonardo, a global pioneer in the Aerospa...
Recognising the industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, particularly for security integrators, organizations have partnered to launch the 2022 security industry compensation study presented by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). In addition to FAST, which is providing funding support, this research initiative brings together support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA), PSA Security Network (PSA), the Security Industry Association (SIA),...
Egnyte, a pioneer in cloud content security and governance announced the appointment of Ravi Chopra as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Chopra leads all aspects of finance and legal. Security and compliance offerings "After recently crossing the $160 million annual recurring revenue milestone, fueled by accelerating demand for our security and compliance offerings, we are pleased to welcome another executive with deep cybersecurity experience to our leadership ranks," said Vi...
The Board of Directors of the Global Life Safety Alliance has approved a new slate of officers: President, Michael Gips Vice President, George Strom Treasurer, George Bish The demise of Jack O’Brien The GLSA also acknowledges the recent and unexpected passing of Jack O’Brien. Jack was a founding member of the Global Life Safety Alliance. Jack was the initial Vice President, later acting as the CEO of the organization until his untimely passing. Jack has served the sec...
Johnson Controls is pleased to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day by confirming the second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of their Community College Partnership Program. In 2021, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15M over five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security, and digital academic programs. Workforce development programs Johnson Controls continues to be a pioneer in providing workforce development programs amidst a national trade workforce...
SONITROL, the pioneer in verified electronic security, announces the availability of a new, award-winning gunshot detection solution for the company’s thousands of existing and prospective customers. In any organization, keeping people safe is the top priority. Unfortunately, unpredictable active-shooter situations happen all too often. So, it’s essential to have safety measures in place to help ensure quick, effective responses in an emergency. Gunshot Detection can be an important...
The STEM Olympics, a series of digital inter-school challenges, training sessions, and play-off rounds as part of Leonardo’s STEMLab project concluded with the victory of class 3A from istituto omnicomprensivo Leonardo da Vinci in Acquapendente (the VT), with their teacher Valentina Danesi. In second place came 3C IET of I.I.S.S. Del Prete – Falcone in Sava (TA), under teacher Marco Ingrosso. Third on the podium was class 2...
The world can be a noisy place. Sometimes the technologies users trust to keep the peace, end up making the problem worse. No building can do without doors, but automated settings for secure or fire-regulated closing are often so strong that it causes the door to slam into its frame. Such regular loud noise impacts the well-being, concentration, rest patterns, and more of every building user. ASSA ABLOY has developed a solution to combat this: Door closers with Close-Motion® technology...
Vivotek, the IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce it will feature the FE9391-EHV-v2 outdoor fisheye network camera with Trend Micro IoT Security during ISC West 2022, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, booth #22015. High image quality, less storage consumption “The FE9391-EHV-v2 features a detailed 12-Megapixel sensor for superb image quality,” explained David Liu, President of Vivotek USA, Inc. “It has W...
