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The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, will return to CES 2022 in Las Vegas to host the Z-Wave Pavilion and the Z-Wave Smart House in Tech West, Venetian Expo, booth 51715. Consuming 5,000 sq./ft of show floor space, industry pioneering Smart Home and IoT member companies will showcase the latest certified Z-Wave products, devices, and solutions across the interoperable ecosystem.  Z-Wave ecos...

As airports navigate an uneven return to pre-pandemic operations, many of the largest are using HID SAFE for Aviation as a unified physical identity and access management solution for defending against security and safety threats while consolidating, automating, and simplifying associated administrative and regulatory processes.   HID SAFE for Aviation HID SAFE for Aviation is helping major airports around the world enhance safety and security during a period of unprecedented uncerta...

A highly successful security industry entrepreneur is set to bring back jobs and future prosperity to the area where he grew up. Following the founding of his own technology-driven security business, Safer Scotland, in 2016, Ryan Clark is scheduled to open its 6,000 square feet headquarters at Kelburn Industrial Park, Port Glasgow, early in 2022. The company’s new premises is currently being upgraded for £500,000 to a bespoke 12,000 square feet facility incorporating a state-of-the-...

Hikvision, a global pioneer in delivering high-performance professional security solutions with tremendous value, has launched an expanded line of 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) cameras, with several models featuring the company’s innovative ColorVu and AcuSense imaging technologies. The new 4K camera series delivers the next generation of high-performance imaging solutions to a wide range of users for mainstream applications. 4K imaging increases situational awareness “Our new co...

HITRUST announced it is addressing the need for a continuously-relevant cybersecurity assessment that aligns and incorporates best practices and leverages the latest threat intelligence to maintain applicability with information security risks and emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware. The design and selection of the controls for the HITRUST Implemented 1-year (i1) Assessment puts it in a new class of information security assessment that is threat-adaptive and designed to maintain relevanc...

Interface Security Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its networking predictions for the restaurant and retail markets. Network transformation Retail and restaurant brands were forced to pivot their business models and customer engagement strategies to tackle the disruptions during the pandemic. Interface saw that brands that embraced digital transformation by...

Prosegur Security, a global pioneer in security technology, has launched EVO, the world's first EAS system with an integrated ad platform that can pay for itself through advertising revenue while also providing retailers with valuable data on in-store traffic. The EVO system features monitors that play retailer-approved ads at store entrances, managed remotely by Prosegur and its technology partner INEO. AI cloud-supported advertising platform "Silicon Valley and even major online retail...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition technology provider, has announced a reduction in both gender and racial bias within its Autonomous AI-powered solution, Fortify. The results, published by the globally authoritative National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), highlight the organization’s deeply-rooted commitment to eradicating biases within AI algorithms and follow shortly after various new capabilities were added to Corsight’s flagship product. NIST Facial Re...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the HALO IoT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corporation. The integration allows HALO users to monitor alerts and notify personnel of out-of-normal ranges or levels of vaping, sounds and gunshot, chemicals, air quality, and health, within the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform. Innova...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. Monitoring occupancy and space utilization Within months of the pandemic, businesses were deploying different solutions to track occupancy in their buildings and control social distancing. Almost two years later, this trend is still growing because they’re seeing value from the data collect...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer, and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, recently announced the highly-anticipated launch of the Roughneck V2020 Multi-sensor camera. Having evaluated the state of the video security industry early in the pandemic and identified the likelihood of long-term supply chain disruption, Vicon strategically invested in its most popular cameras including the NDAA-compliant Roughneck Seri...

LENSEC and ShotSpotter announce a technology partnership that will see ShotSpotter’s gunshot detection technology integrate with LENSEC’s Perspective Video Management Software (PVMS). The two technologies combine to automate workflows within the PVMS platform to deliver crucial surveillance footage immediately after a gunshot is detected. This new integration saves law enforcement time in critical situations where every second matters. Live surveillance footage Using ShotSpotter a...

Aratek announced the relaunch of its website following a revamp for stronger branding and better usability.  The new and improved Aratek biometrics website features a sharper, more professional look with an interesting new color palette, better typography, and tasteful animation. Design language “The first thing that visitors will notice is how much more pleasing to the eyes the layout now is. We took pains to create a design language that says 'all-business' while being friendly...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organization’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

Intersec, the world-pioneering emergency services, security, and safety event announced that Britain’s former Chief of Defense Staff, Sir Nick Carter will share insights from his extraordinary 44-year military career at the event. Sir Nick Carter In his previous role, Sir Nick was the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defense and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He joined the Army in 1977 an...

Quantum Corporation announced the availability of an update to the Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity software platform, which was recently acquired from Pivot3. The 10.9 version of the Acuity software platform addresses the system-level availability, health, maintenance, and performance needs of organizations where the video is mission-critical in delivering the highest levels of safety and security. Acuity 10.9 update This update extends the features of the VS-HCI Series built-in Intelligenc...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched a national security practice to help companies navigate unprecedented operational, physical, and cybersecurity challenges that blur the lines between their corporate security and US homeland security. The practice will also address new compliance requirements associated with changing national security regulations. Members of the security team The multidisciplinary national security team is led by Paul M. Tiao, Eric R. Markus, Leslie W. Kostyshak, Lisa J....

Control room teams around the world can now store, manage, and collaboratively share video footage more flexibly, due to integrated native cloud capabilities introduced to one of the industry’s leading command and control software platforms. Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure, Synectics’ Synergy platform allows organizations to spread their surveillance and operational management system across on-premises hardware and the cloud in any configuration of their choi...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its latest code of practice, an industry-first for security fogging. Security Fog Systems: Installations, Commissioning and Maintenance - code of practice is the first of its kind intending to support the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of security fog systems conforming to EN 50131-8, as well as to serve as a practical aid to mitigate risks and reach operational requirements. Closing the gap Carl Gi...

Exabeam, the pioneer in Next-gen SIEM and XDR announced the appointment of Gianna Driver as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Driver is chartered with creating scalable processes that will enrich the employee experience and enable Exabeam employees to do their best work. She will be responsible for architecting the company’s talent strategy, driving corporate culture and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and pioneering the global human resources function. Dri...

Bosch has equipped the new Chinese mega-airport Chengdu Tianfu International with video security, a PA and voice alarm system, and a conferencing solution, ensuring safety and security for passengers and airport staff as well as enhancing comfort and ease-of-use for travelers. Chengdu Tianfu International, in Sichuan province, serves China’s quickly booming ‘garden’ megacity, an emerging hub for commerce, culture, and finance – with the new airport pegged to be the third...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate ventures arm of Allegion plc has launched a second fund to accelerate technology and software investments in IoT and data security, building analytics, construction lifecycle management, and property management. $100 million is allocated to Fund II, double the size of Allegion Ventures’ initial $50 million funds that launched in March 2018. Creation of Fund II Bobby Prostko has been named managing director for Fund II. Prostko, who joined Allegion Ventur...

SecurityHQ, a provider in managed security services, opens a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in New York. SecurityHQ have taken their presence in the U.S. to the next level with a new SOC. Situated in New York, this SOC has been added to the collection of SecurityHQ’s multiple global security operation centers, designed to rapidly identify and limit the impact of security incidents, via 24/7/365 threat monitoring, detection, and targeted response. New SOC base Securi...

RSPNDR, a technology company providing automated on-demand mobile guard response to unverified alarms, is pleased to announce partnering with MAS Monitoring for native integration with MASterMind central monitoring station software. “The opportunity to integrate with MAS will accelerate adoption so more monitoring stations, dealers, guard companies and end-users can start to see the benefits of having a faster, more transparent response to unverified alarms in less steps,” said Mark...

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Julie, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacture, founding BSIA members Pyronix Limited in 1986, which is now a multi-million-pound global organization. Education Julie also hol...

German video technology manufacturer, Dallmeier presents the ‘Dallmeier Device Manager’, a tool for conveniently configuring and administering Dallmeier video IP systems. With this successor to the popular ‘PService’ software, installers and system managers can also quickly and easily encrypt a wide range of Dallmeier video systems, with TLS certificates and apply other security means. Installers and system administrators are familiar with the challenge only too well. Pr...

Stanley Black & Decker announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of most of its Security assets to Securitas AB for $3.2 billion in cash. The proposed transaction includes Stanley Black & Decker's Commercial Electronic and Healthcare Security business lines ("Security").  Transaction proceeds The businesses carry 2021 forecasted revenues of approximately $1.7 billion with an adjusted EBITDA margin in the low double-digits,...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has announced a technical partnership with the UK manufacturer of Ethernet transmission solutions, AMG Systems.; to create a range of integrated PTZ camera/media converter solutions. High bandwidth support Available on Predator and Invictus camera ranges, the technical partnership enables 360 Vision to integrate the AMG250 Series industrial media converter PCB into the cameras for long-distance v...