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Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and run life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm's share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide...

According to Regula’s survey, for more than a quarter (28%) of organizations around the world, compliance and legal requirements are the major reason for implementing an identity verification solution. The challenge is to find the right one, which is trustworthy and efficient, in whatever country or industry a company operates in. For Vaiie, a Jersey-based KYC solutions provider, this challenge turned out to be the starting point in creating a new, fully compliant online identity verifica...

Teledyne FLIR integrator Thermal Vision Research is working with a pioneering manufacturer of life-saving protective equipment for military applications, BCB International, to do exactly that. With 160 years of experience in developing protective technology, BCB International provides bespoke camouflage materials that conceal equipment and personnel across a spectrum of different wavelengths to ensure that secrecy and safety work as one. Precise insights vs prohibitive environments BCB tests...

New research from Novaira Insights reveals that the global video surveillance market declined by 3.4% in 2022 due to a massive 18.6% decline in the Chinese market. However, the research, also shows that outside China, most markets continued to grow. The market in the world excluding China grew by 13.2% in 2022. A decline in Chinese markets According to Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, Josh Woodhouse, “The decline in China was primarily the result of lockdowns causing restri...

Frequentis purchased 100% of the Norwegian software company GuardREC ATC, which develops recorder solutions for the air traffic control (ATC) market. The company has many years of knowledge and experience in safety- and operation-critical applications. The seller was the Norwegian EMBRON Group, www.embrongroup.com. Author's quote “Our market studies revealed great potential in the recorder market, and by bringing together the expertise of our existing Frequentis DIVOS prod...

360 Vision Technology’s Predator HD PTZ camera was recently selected to appear in the Security Journal UK publication. A highly regarded specialist electronic security industry publication, in the article, Tony Holloway, Business Development Manager for 360 Vision’s Predator range, explains why the product is perfect for Drone Detection. What are the applications for drone detection? Airborne drone technology or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology has changed the world fr...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, has announced the global expansion of its FOCUS Partner Program, with the addition of several Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), including IBM, Rockwell Automation, NTT Data, eSentire and several others. Held at the highest level of qualification in the FOCUS Partner Program with extensive training and certifications, Claroty’s MSSP partners are uniquely equipped to help end user organizations improve their security posture...

Glasswall, a fast-growing enterprise cybersecurity software firm that specializes in file-based security, has secured £5 million from HSBC UK’s Growth Lending fund. Zero-trust approach Glasswall takes a zero-trust approach to files and is a global pioneer in Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) technology.  With the support of HSBC’s strong international network, Glasswall will strengthen its position in both the UK and US public and commercial sectors, while deepe...

Videonetics is all set to unveil its latest Artificial Intelligence-powered Unified Video Management Platform for the Southeast Asia Market at Secutech Vietnam 2023, scheduled from July 19th to July 21st, 2023, in Hanoi, Vietnam. As one of the region’s most influential trade shows for comprehensive security, fire safety, and smart building solutions, Secutech Vietnam provides an unrivaled gateway for domestic and overseas players to gather genuine business leads and find cutting-edge tech...

The G4S Fire and Security team is working in partnership with award-winning building services contractor, Briggs & Forrester, on three large, high-profile real estate projects across the UK. Supply and install fire and life safety The Cocoa Works in York, 135 Park Street in London, and Phoenix in Leeds will provide a mix of residential, office, and retail space, and are being undertaken with sustainability and urban regeneration at the core. Operating in full support of these objectives, G...

Connectivity and convenience are key themes in the latest edition of the biennial Wireless Access Control Report. Using data gathered from a new survey of 400 security, facilities management, and IT professionals, the Wireless Access Control Report 2023 identifies trends that will shape this market and customers’ experience over the coming years. The Report was published by IFSEC Insider and includes expert contributions from analysts Omdia and Digital Access Solutions pioneers at ASSA AB...

Michael Arov will be the newly appointed Head of Cytek, announced by Cytek, with effect from 1st July. Michael Arov A trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation, Arov brings more than 25 years of experience, advising major corporates and governments on cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and architecture. He has designed cybersecurity ecosystems for critical infrastructure, national computer emergency response teams, sectorial security operations centers (SOCs), and cyber end-to-end solution...

Research has revealed summer is the second worst time of year for burglaries in the UK, with over 277,000 recorded.  Crime and burglary rates  Security experts at ADT have looked at government and ONS data to determine the crime and burglary rates for different police force areas in the UK. They also looked at these figures per quarter, to see which time of the year has the highest crime and burglary rates. Seasonal offenses Time of the year that burglary...

Hanwha Vision, a supplier of robust and reliable video surveillance products, has launched a new bi-spectrum AI camera range that provides visual and thermal views of an area, simultaneously. The TNM-C4940TD, TNM-C4950TD, and TNM-C4960TD are equipped with two lenses to generate a VGA thermal image and a 4K visual image. The thermal lens enables perimeter detection of suspicious activity even in low light, poor weather conditions, or when visual barriers, such as foliage block the area. The...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference Agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. Acc...

Matrix, a security and telecom solutions provider, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Security and Fire Expo. This highly anticipated event brings together renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts, and key government officials from both the Indian and international security industries.  Cutting-edge technologies on Exhibit Matrix aims to showcase its innovative products and cutting-edge technologies at the event, further solidifying its position as a trus...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year Award.  OpenBlue connected solutions “Our OpenBlue connected solutions run on Microsoft Azure and use the power of data to put smart, healthy, sustainable buildings within reach for businesses around the world,” said Vijay Sankaran, Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls. He adds, “Fr...

Amthal’s Alarm Receiving Center, East Midlands Central Station (EMCS), is ECHO-connected, further strengthening its proactive capabilities in alarm monitoring and response. The Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd (ECHO) initiative was set up by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to meet the needs of policing and alarm industry response to security systems. It’s a fully automated electronic alarm transmission service between alarm receiving centers (ARCs) and the poli...

3xLOGIC, the renowned provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its innovative NVR-1U-8CH network video recorder. NVR-1U-8CH is a feature-packed but cost-effective device that is perfect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in commercial, educational, healthcare and warehouse and distribution environments that need an NVR that is easy to install, configure, monitor, and maintain.   Remote management feature NVR-1U-8CH...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, released its highly anticipated Global Mobile Threat Report 2023. This year’s report reveals a continued growth toward mobile-powered business, along with the increasingly sophisticated security risks facing it, including spyware, phishing, and ransomware.  The Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 examines the most important trends that shaped the mobile security landscape over the last year and d...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturer’s rep firm 1 Volt Associates to broaden its presence in the Eastern & Mid-Atlantic regions. 1 Volt Associates, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm providing professional marketing to the low-voltage communications industry in the Mid-Atlantic territories of Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North and South Carolina, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New...

Web intelligence provider Oxylabs helps its clients address growing cases of online fraud with proactive measures to safeguard businesses and mitigate risks. Online fraud threat The threat of online fraud is on the rise, with counterfeited merchandise sales, data breaches, and email phishing attempts posing significant risks to businesses. Fortunately, companies have effective strategies at their disposal to combat fraudulent activities and prevent such crimes from occurring. Andrius Palionis...

Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year Award. "Our OpenBlue connected solutions run on Microsoft Azure and use the power of data to put smart, healthy, sustainable buildings within reach for businesses around the world," said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls. "From hospitals, universities, and schools to stadiums, airports, shi...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced 16 new, high-speed pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) cameras with up to 4K resolution and powerful IR illumination. Called Rapid PTZ, the company is launching the new models as part of its X and S Series lineup. The new PTZ cameras are the smallest in their category and feature comprehensive edge AI capabilities and a broad range of resolution options. IR LED, AI auto-tracking, and analytic...

As internet protocols and cloud resources play a larger role in broadcast video workflows, production pioneers are identifying the technologies and processes that must be implemented to streamline operations. Eric Deniau, SVP of R&D at Vitec, offers his insights on the shifting trends and emerging challenges in the broadcast sector plus, the actions broadcasters should consider adapting to an increasingly competitive business landscape. The broadcast sector is an industry in transition Th...

Eptura, the global work tech pioneer announced an enhancement to its visitor management software with the new Emergency list feature to improve occupant safety and streamline the building evacuation process during emergencies. Emergency list feature The enhancement is intended for organizations that find themselves lacking data that indicates who is present in the building or on the job site between flexible working arrangements, external contractors, and guests amid the current evolution of...

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated r...

Ajax Systems unveils WaterStop, a water shutoff valve with remote control. It helps to build a fully automated leak prevention system with professional security technology reliability. The device consists of a valve and a powerful electric actuator that shuts off the water automatically, by command from the Ajax app or a button pressed on-site. "Now Ajax goes beyond security, becoming a product in which more professionals — like electricians and plumbers — start to be inte...

Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that Dr. Kemper Talley was named the 2022 Joseph D. Wienand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Excellence Award winner. The award was presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) at its 2022 Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore. Real-time AR visualization Teledyne FLIR Vice President and General Manager of Detection - Dr. David Cullin, and Director of Science & Techn...

WeSuite, a manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, announces that Julie Sanders Rolles has joined the company in the role of Account Executive. Julie will serve as the primary sales contact for those interested in WeSuite’s QuoteAnywhere and the Site Survey sales software. She will focus on members of PSA Security, AiN Group, ESA, and the Resideo dealer network. Increasing business efficiencies WeSuite’s platfor...