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The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee. SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure. Steering committee members The steering committee members, listed below, represent...
Rekor Systems, Inc, a global AI technology company with a mission to make communities around the world safer, smarter and more efficient by providing actionable, data-driven insights through intelligent infrastructure, announces the availability of its cloud-based Transportation Management Platform within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The Platform has been certified as ‘Well-Architected’ to function in a cloud-based environment. APN is a global community of pa...
AlgoSec, the application connectivity and security policy company, announces the release of its latest product version A32.20. AlgoSec’s A32.20 provides a powerful solution for organizations to manage security in their hybrid and multi-cloud estate. With A32.20, organizations obtain granular application visibility and discovery, allowing them to identify and analyze risk in their multicloud environment, including AWS, GCP, and Azure. Undergoing digital transformation The key benefits th...
i-PRO Americas Inc., a globally renowned company in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has announced the launch of its new 4K Panoramic Front Camera for police vehicles, the WV-VCF41P. A component of i-PRO’s powerful ICV4000 in-car video (ICV) system, the new WV-VCF41P camera is ideal for law enforcement agencies, seeking wide-angle coverage and high-resolution capture of video evidence from the vehicle. WV-VCF41P 4K Panoramic Front Camera The WV-VCF41P...
Numerica Corporation announced that the company has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification for the robust quality management system implemented to bring its Spyglass short-range surveillance radar to the market. ISO 9001:2015 certification The certification was issued through Platinum Registration, a Denver-based ANAB-accredited management system certification body, and awarded on March 10, 2022. The strict requirements of the certification e...
The globally renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) and Mswipe, one of India’s major end-to-end digital enablers for SMEs, will collaborate and bring biometric debit and credit cards to India, targeting 940 million active payment card customers. Fingerprints’ proven biometric technology, along with Mswipe, who is India’s largest independent mobile POS merchant acquirer and network provider, will target around 100,000 existing customers. The collaborat...
Matrix, a pioneer OEM manufacturer in Telecom and Security Solutions joins hands with Intellve Solutions Private Limited as a technology partner. Intellve Solutions Private Limited is a technology company (OEM) and has developed state-of-the-art integrated, intuitive, and intelligent operative Command and Control center applications (Intellve ICCC) for smart cities, large enterprise operational security, and e-surveillance for BFSI and for safety & security of the critical infrastructure. M...
Electronic access control (EAC) systems have become widespread, thanks to benefits like the security they provide to medium-to-high traffic buildings and their flexibility in access provision. Their advantages are familiar - more efficient management of user access, granting and revoking permissions anytime, real-time door status information, removing the security threat posed by lost mechanical keys, and many more. Wireless access control solutions The first widely deployed access systems we...
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...
Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...
Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify VMS Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports, and mass transit systems around the world. Recently, Qognify launched a new solution – Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organizations t...
Vigitron Inc., the provider of network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce its next series of educational webinars. Titled ‘network design for security systems,’ the seminar will focus on the unique differences and requirements between what are called standard or data-only network design and those for security and in particular video security applications. “Networking for a security system is increasingly becoming more and more complex. As the leading p...
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems (FDAS) using radio links for communication are faster and easier to install, but there is also a small potential for dangerous interference. While international standards exist for the protection of individual components using radio links (including EN 54-25), there are still none for the decisive interaction of the overall system. New VdS Guidelines This new VdS publication is practice-oriented and ensures comprehensive reliability So, VdS has consolida...
Dr. Rolf Wirtz handed over the CEO position of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to Oliver Burkhard on May 01 as planned. Wirtz had informed the segment's Supervisory Board early on in December 2021 of his decision not to extend his expiring contract any further, thus enabling thyssenkrupp to ensure a structured and orderly handover. In an extraordinary meeting on March 18, 2022 the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems had appointed its former Chairman Oliver Burkhard as the new CEO of th...
The inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 28th April 2022. Celebrating organizations, teams, and individuals from across the UK, the black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony included a significant number of NSI-approved companies and their representatives who have achieved the highest standards of excellence and innovation in their pursuit to keep people and property safe. More than 400 guests from the fire and security sectors attended...
As DNAKE moves to its 17th year, it is delighted to announce the new brand identity with a refreshed logo design. DNAKE has grown and evolved over the last 17 years, and it is time for a change. With a lot of creativity sessions, they have updated their logo that reflect a more modern look and convey the mission to provide easy and smart intercom solutions to make life better and more intelligent. New brand identity The new logo was officially introduced on April 29, 2022. Without...
The first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF - Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program was launched in Saint-Nazaire. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy. The contract was awarded in January 2019 to Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group. The four vessels will be delivered successively until 2029. FlotLog program The FlotLog program is pa...
Orion announces that Steve Johnston will be joining the company as the Director of Sales & Marketing. The University of Michigan graduate brings additional security industry leadership to Orion from both manufacturer and integrator perspectives which will be critical assets in his Orion responsibilities. Steve Johnston stated, “Orion is a technology company that designs, manufacturers, sells, and supports the best technology in the industry. I’m ready to help clients leverage ou...
Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data center sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...
SureView Systems, the globally renowned open response platform provider for security operations teams and ShotSpotter, a global company in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, have announced the integration of their intelligence-based flagship technologies. The integration of ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection system with SureView’s Next-Generation PSIM, (Physical Security Information Management...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of its high-performance Hadron 640R combined radiometric thermal and visible dual-camera module. The Hadron 640R design is optimized for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and emerging AI-ready applications where battery life and run-time are mission-critical. HD visibility The 640 x 512 resolution Boson longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera insid...
Consumers are already using cars as a connected device, where the demand for high-performing connectivity for personal digital subscription services is on the rise. IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced new automotive eSIM Consumer offering to answer this demand, giving drivers the ability to choose their preferred network provider for personal onboard digital services. IDEMIA’s DAKOTA v4.2.1 NG (New Generation) combines Infineon Technologies’...
PSA Security Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Magos Systems (Magos), a globally renowned security solutions provider, that is re-inventing radar. Magos was established in 2008, in order to realize its Co-Founders’ vision of bringing advanced radar technology into the security and perimeter protection markets. Advanced radar technology Chris Salazar-Mangrum, the Vice President of Technology Partners at P...
The new IDIS AI Box for Retail, the DV-1304, gives retailers all the benefits of AI-powered business and customer intelligence, without the usual associated price tag. Increasingly, stores are using analytics-driven metrics of activity in-store to increase sales and build customer loyalty. Now the IDIS AI Retail Box makes this approach practical even for the smallest of stores. Delivering detailed analytics The new IDIS AI Box for Retail is an NDAA-compliant, 4-channel add-on appliance that g...
Matrix, in association with its Partner Lansar Business Solutions, is all set to participate in the upcoming GPBS 2022 to be held at Surat from 29th April to 1st May 2022. This event will be an opportunity to showcase all the product ranges in the domains of IP video surveillance, access control & time-attendance, and telecom. People mobility solutions Managing people's movement and the overall security of an organization is the need of the hour. With this thought in mind, Matrix looks fo...
The new Power Calculation function in Version 4.11 of B&R's Automation Studio engineering environment shows developers exactly where power supply modules are needed in the layout of their X20 I/O system. Easily optimizing the number and position of power supply modules early in the design phase makes machine commissioning faster and more predictable. Hardware configuration analysis Automation Studio's hardware configuration analysis tool includes an X20 Power Calculation function that eva...
LastPass, the pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announces that Karim Toubba has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer. The cloud security veteran will lead LastPass as it separates from GoTo, formerly LogMeIn, and increases investment to create an even more seamless user experience, modernize go-to-market functions, and continue to build password and identity management solutions for the company’s customers. Toubba succeeds LastPass’ interim-CEO, Mike Kohlsd...
Cisco Meraki introduced a new way to bring additional intelligence to the Meraki portfolio of smart cameras. It launched MV Sense custom CV that allows its partners and customers to build their Machine Learning (ML) model to run directly on their cameras. This opens endless possibilities to solve new customer problems, as MV cameras can also be used to detect virtually any type of object. A variety of use cases As a result of this, there has been a myriad of new and exciting use cases for v...
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce Brian Allen, Esq., CPP, CFE, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, will deliver the keynote address, Digital Innovation and Transformation of the Security Industry,’ at its 2022 Virtual Mid-Year Meeting at 11:00 AM/ET on Tuesday, April 26th. Transforming security industry Digitalization, interconnectivity, and smart automation have ushered in The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Mr. Allen will address how the security industry is transforming as t...
RISCO Group (RISCO), a globally renowned manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, has received the ISO 27001 certification for cloud and interactive services, related to security, building management and smart home solutions. Enhanced privacy and data security The certification recognizes RISCO’s extensive efforts and substantial investments made, in order to protect and increase privacy and data security from cyber-attacks. RISCO customers will gain additional reassurance th...
