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viisights, Inc., a global provider of behavioral recognition analytics for real-time video intelligence, has partnered with IoTech Protect, a renowned provider of custom digital and physical security, to provide AI-powered behavior recognition video analytics, in order to greatly enhance real-time event recognition and automated reporting. Acting upon system-automated messaging, security personnel can quickly target and respond to potentially dangerous problem situations. IoTech Protect will o...

Teledyne e2v and Tower Semiconductor announced that Teledyne’s Topaz CMOS image sensors, utilizing Tower Semiconductor’s 65nm global shutter pixel technology, were recognized among the best in machine vision by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Awards program. The judging panel consisted of esteemed experts from system integrators and end-user companies. Celebrating products and systems  “The Vision Systems Design team would like to congratulate Te...

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...

Motorola Solutions, a globally renowned company in public safety and enterprise security solutions, announced that it has opened an innovation hub in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK), expanding its mobile video, video security and access control businesses, while creating new employment and commercial opportunities for Scotland. Motorola Solutions’ Edinburgh R&D (research & development) teams will focus on cloud-based evidence management software, video security solutions...

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will exhibit its family of passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant credential solutions that secure user identities in the digital and physical space, as well as digital certificates supported by PKI-as-a-Service that protect the workforce, networks, and the entire ecosystem of connected IoT devices. “It’s great to be back in person at the 2022 RSA Conference and share how HID can ensure no person, device,...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the addition of AI to its PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras and a revamp of the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The PTZ cameras also benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic tracking to make operators’ lives much eas...

Blackline Safety, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it will offer boosted protection for the industry’s most at-risk worksite maintenance activities. The company has partnered with Access Technology Group, a Dutch innovator in digital shutdowns and turnarounds, to integrate Blackline’s G7 EXO portable area gas monitors with Access Technology’s VISICS Digital Confined Space Monitoring system. New best practices “Through this partne...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. the pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) with respect to SailPoint’s pending transaction with Thoma Bravo, L.P. Customary closing conditions “Thoma Bravo”, a software investment firm. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the transac...

Yeastar, the provider of Unified Communications solutions and Digital Workplace innovator, launches its second annual Yeahs Awards on Jun 1, 2022. The Yeahs Awards, founded in 2021, is an annual award that seeks to discover the best customer stories and recognize customer success. It shines a light on Yeastar Partners’ achievements and validates the innovative and impactful solutions they delivered to their customers. Recognizing customer success “We are proud to announce our seco...

Being an application security SaaS company, Indusface secures critical Web, Mobile, and API applications of 3000+ global customers. Its fully managed platform integrates a web application scanner, web application firewall, DDoS & BOT Mitigation, CDN, and threat intelligence engine. Venkatesh Sundar, CMO & Co-Founder, Indusface elaborates on the current security trends, their security solutions, latest security technologies, management of critical events, further road map, etc.  Th...

Allegion plc, a global provider of security products and solutions, has announced that John H. Stone will succeed David D. Petratis as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 11, 2022. John H. Stone will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors at that time, and David D. Petratis will serve as Executive Chairman until his retirement, which is expected by Jan. 2, 2023. David D. Petratis has led Allegion since its spin-off from the former Ingersoll Ra...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd (Konica Minolta) has announced that it has been awarded Technology Reseller/MSP Solution Install of the Year, at the Technology Reseller Awards 2022. The prestigious IT industry award recognizes a technology project solution, which has met and exceeded customer expectations in the past year. Video Solutions Services The award-winning project was delivered to a leading catering organization, operating at a major European airport hub. The project uses...

Siemens has introduced a set of new features and collaboration tools to its workplace technology solution Comfy, which will play a key role for businesses returning employees to the office, and simplify the shift to hybrid work. The new features are designed to address known employee concerns around hybrid working, such as a lack of social contact, difficulty with building and maintaining a network and a lack of collaboration opportunities. The new collaboration tools are part of Comfy’s...

HID Global, in partnership with GE Hydro and Asygn, has developed a highly intelligent and robust RFID TAG solution that allows customers in the renewable energy sector to optimize availability and prevent unplanned outages. The TAG’s rugged design presents opportunities in applications with industrial-grade requirements. Improve monitoring Located in severe environments, hydropower installations typically have aging connections between the rotor poles, which can exhibit drastic temperat...

Verkada, a leading security technology company based in Silicon Valley, has expanded its Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Security Camera Donation Program to the city of Chicago. Verkada will donate $100,000 in cloud-based security cameras and software licenses to AAPI-owned organizations that are seeking enhanced security in Chicago. AAPI Security Camera Donation Program  The AAPI Security Camera Donation Program started to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate c...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces two scholarship programs to help provide financial support to college students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-oriented studies and careers. The ‘Tech for Good’ scholarship, which was launched in 2021, recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for using technology to solve r...

The security industry in Sweden is thriving, with installers in short supply to meet the overwhelming demand of the market at present. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, the world paused. However, in Sweden, as 2020 progressed, life gradually began to grind back into a somewhat normal glimpse of reality. Security industry impacted Naturally, though, some government restrictions were in place, which caused many businesses to remain slow. While this did not directly affect the security marke...

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...

ReliaQuest, a force multiplier of security operations, announces the appointment of two key members to the company’s executive team. Mike McPherson was named as senior vice president of security operations to lead ReliaQuest’s global security operations team. Regina Marrow joined the company as its chief information officer responsible for ReliaQuest’s global internal systems, digital transformation, infrastructure, and technology initiatives. McPherson will report to Brian Mu...

Protecting citizens' privacy is ingrained in the history of the United States; one can look back to the creation of the constitution for proof. For example, the fourth amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure, while the fifth protects against self-incrimination. The nation's founders recognized the importance of guarding personal privacy(opens in new tab) to maintain citizens' safety and general well-being. As a result, individual citizens' right to privacy was woven into the...

UVeye is back from CES 2020 after four days in the entertainment capital of America, Las Vegas, presenting their never-before-seen technology in the largest consumer tech exhibition in the world. The UVeye team, accompanied by the entire UVeye executive management, packed their bags and went to show the international automotive industry the future of smart mobility. As UVeye was featured as part of the top automotive startups presenting at the 2020 show, they were honored to host hundreds of te...

Power over Ethernet, or simply PoE, refers to any of the several standards or ad hoc systems that pass both electric power and data on twisted-pair Ethernet cabling. It’s a more efficient transmission method, when compared to ordinary electrical wiring, which only supplies power and requires separate wiring for data. Because PoE transfers both power and data over Ethernet cable, less wiring is necessary, while keeping the electrical wiring intact. Dahua Technology, a world-renowned video-...

The current software release 2.6 for the AI vision system - IDS NXT from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH focuses primarily on simplifying app creation. The initial phase in development is often one of the greatest challenges in the realization of a project. With the help of the new Application Assistant in IDS NXT lighthouse, users configure a complete vision app under guidance, in just a few steps, which they can then run directly on an IDS NXT camera. Block-based Editor With the Block-...

Kingdom Group has just launched an integrated and dual solutions offering, in order to help companies streamline their facilities management and recruitment processes. By taking control of people services, quality and efficiencies are enhanced, and procurement costs reduced. Kingdom Integrated Solutions (KIS) Kingdom Integrated Solutions (KIS) brings together all of the people services offered by Kingdom Group’s ten companies, under one provider. These include hybrid security solutions -...

When it comes to access for everyone, no matter their size, age, strength, dexterity, or abilities, not every door closer is created equal. Installing the right one — for access through an entrance or interior door — can be the difference between making buildings accessible and simply swapping one barrier for another. Many countries and international organizations including the European Union suggest or enforce accessibility standards for public and private buildings. In many cases,...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced it has achieved the “In Process” designation for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) for its SaaS identity security platform. The FedRAMP “In Process” designation indicates that SailPoint plans to achieve a FedRAMP Authorized product within 12 months of the “In Process” date. FedRAMP approach FedRAMP is the U.S. Government’s standar...

This article offers an in-depth look at current trends in access control and make predictions for the year ahead in the industry, focusing mainly on advancements in integration, including a few examples from Vanderbilt's very own ACTpro.  In addition to this, Vanderbilt will also discuss why integration is so important in the access control industry. Without further ado, here's what Vanderbilt thinks users need to know about access control integration to stay ahead of the curve. Importanc...

Rough sleeping is the most visible form of homelessness and the number of people sleeping rough across the UK, particularly in its larger cities, has increased in recent years. While it is far from being the only form of homelessness, a new initiative from The Salvation Army –who have partnered with a specialist Lancashire-based company ‘Protectal’ - is seeing the pioneering use of so called ‘NAPpads’ being used to offer pop up accommodation to rough sleepers. The...

North West-based security firm, CDX Security has announced the appointment of a new Group Sales Manager, John Welch, as part of its ambitious growth plans for the new financial year. John Welch joins the team to expand the firm’s service offering within the construction and housing sectors, following a successful 2021. Business development and sales expert An experienced business development and sales professional, John Welch has more than 20 years experience working across various sect...

Belden, a global supplier of specialty networking solutions, has announced six Q2 2022 product launches that give customers new integration capabilities and new ways to safely carry power over long distances and products with fast lead times. Networking and Software: Hirschmann BXS Gigabit Switches provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for industrial engineers and train builders, who need to ensure fast, powerful connectivity to end devices and passenger infotainment systems, without u...