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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Bonnie Michelman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Bonnie Michelman is the Executive Director of Police, Security, and Outside Services at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) and for Mass General Brigham Corporation. SIA will present her with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 17, during the 2021 SIA Honors cocktail...
Synectics releases a new ‘tech note’ exploring the benefits of cloud storage for enhancing security and surveillance operations. The guide focuses on hybrid cloud surveillance solutions which deliver maximum flexibility, allowing users to record, process, manage and store video and operational data on site, carry out these actions directly to the cloud, or seamlessly use a mix of both. Adopting cloud storage David Aindow, Business Development Director at Synectics, said: “Ha...
The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase will return live at the Business Design Centre, in London, United Kingdom, on November 5, 2021. Bob Cockshott, the UQ National Quantum Technologies Program Lead at KTN, said “The UK is a world leader in the research, development and critically, the commercialization of quantum technologies, and the Quantum Showcase is where the sector gets to show its progress, to the government and industry.” UK National Quantum Technologies Showc...
Hikvision, a globally renowned company in delivering high-performance professional security solutions with tremendous value, offers an intelligent radar PTZ camera that combines advanced radar detection and a 4 MP high-resolution network speed dome, with long-range zoom capabilities. Hikvision's Radar PTZ camera The Hikvision iDS-2SR8141IXS-AB Radar PTZ Camera operates effectively 24/7, in virtually any weather or lighting condition, with the ability to detect intrusion and line-crossing event...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced a new Vehicle Surveillance Package for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS. Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) The Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) captures license plate and vehicle information, received from distributed cameras and sends it to the Cloud, where it’s analyzed, compared, alerted upon, and searched, to deliver business intelligence that improves efficiency, effectiveness, and safet...
Cloud video surveillance company Cloudview has appointed Silicon Valley sales enablement leader Mark Gibson to be its new Head of Sales. Experience Mark has gained extensive experience in international sales and business development and has been consulting with leading technology companies since 2004. He has helped to develop many high tech startups in California, EMEA, and the Nordics specializing in AI applications for anti-money laundering and cybersecurity, and has spent time running his...
ADT Commercial has announced that it has purchased premier fire, life safety, and security systems provider, Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc., based out of Clayton and Concord, North Carolina, USA. The purchase of Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc. further deepens the ADT Commercial organization’s integration capabilities and fire and life safety expertise, in order to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers, in the Carolinas regions. Acquisition of Edwards Electron...
Viking Electronics announced that the company’s popular VoIP SIP entry phone, ideal for gates, office suites, and delivery doors, now has a touch-free option. The E-30TF-IP entry phone replaces the standard push button with a motion sensor, in order to reduce the transmission of germs, bacteria, and viruses, which can happen from the shared use of a physical button. E-30TF-IP entry phone “Viking’s E-30TF-IP is based on one of the most popular door entry phones in the market p...
The 5 new Wisenet P series AI NVRs (Network Video Recorders) launched by Hanwha Techwin are able to apply AI metadata to images captured by most non-AI Wisenet cameras, allowing users to quickly and accurately search for people, and vehicles. Deep Learning AI video analytics The license-free Deep Learning AI video analytics onboard the NDAA-compliant NVRs offer a wide range of search criteria, including, for example, looking for people of a certain age group or gender, as well as whether they...
Two renowned U.S. organizations, specializing in intelligence analysis and corporate security, are pooling their resources, as part of a new partnership designed to heighten security in corporate America. SEC - Mercyhurst University The Security Executive Council (SEC), the renowned research and advisory firm on corporate security risk mitigation, and the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University, the oldest and largest intelligence studies program&nbs...
Intersec, the emergency services, security, and safety event has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head. The senior hire is a further demonstration of Intersec’s investment in the significant growth of the flagship event that will mark its return in January 2022 by uniting global leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the industry at the highly anticipated event. Nicholl has 20 years of experience i...
Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, home, and building automation solutions, has announced that it has acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries. Nortek Security & Control, LLC is a globally renowned developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for residential and commercial markets. Strategic acquisition With this acquisition and add...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings solutions, has introduced Tyco Kantech KT-2, adaptable two-door controllers, which is cost-effective, easy-to-install and operate, for small-to-medium sized businesses. Tyco Kantech KT-2 door controller This new door controller expands Johnson Controls line of multi-door control solutions, purposely designed for retailers, medical offices, warehouses and businesses, with needs ranging from one door to t...
Euralarm recently released a Position Paper on the EC proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. The Position Paper follows some informal discussions with DG CONNECT and contains proposals on several articles in the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Following the release of the Position, Paper Euralarm spoke to Gabriele Mazzini, lawyer of DG Connect, and in the lead for the proposal. First-ever legal framework on AI When asked to briefly explain the Regulation on Artificial In...
Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, renowned for its architectural-grade hardware, locking and access lock lines, is excited to announce the debut of its new labor-saving Lectra electrified locks. Lectra electrified locks Lectra locks are ideal for stairwell doors, man-traps, hospitals and receptionist buzz in applications. They are available in both, mortise and cylindrical solenoid-operated locks, in 12 or 24 VDC. Durable, Grade 1 Lectra locks feature easy and clean instal...
Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company, announced that it has joined the Red Hat Partner Connect Program as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat OpenShift in India and South Asia. Intelligent VMS 3.0 Videonetics Intelligent Video Management Software (VMS) 3.0 delivers a unified, next-generation user interface, military-grade security, rugged with unprecedented levels of...
Physical-Logical Access Interoperability or PLAI specification provides an open standard method of sharing and managing personnel, credential, card format, and biometric details across an enterprise with disparate physical access control systems (PACS) and biometric integrations. Through the use of open standards, customers can leverage the PLAI standard to use current badge technology and biometrics without the need for duplicate enrollments and/or the issuance of multiple credentials. PLAI al...
Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of its popular access control & integration appliance, the Model #CA-ASA network server appliance. CA-ASA network server appliance The Model #CA-ASA network server appliance offers super-quick and convenient installation, with no software to license or install on any client, or server. A typical web browser is all that is needed to install. The next-gen CA-ASA ser...
AlertEnterprise, Inc. the pioneering physical-logical security convergence software company, is developing the first-ever policy-based access control (PBAC) for physical security solution in partnership with BioConnect, an adaptive authentication software company for physical security. Real-time evaluation The new cloud-based authorization service allows corporate security teams to deliver real-time company policy evaluation at the door and override high-risk default 24/7 badge access door beh...
Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and solutions company, Uncanny Vision Solutions (Uncanny Vision), accelerating the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, in order to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a much safer place. Uncanny Vision Solutions acquisition The acquisition of Uncanny Vision Solutions also includes researc...
Staff and school administrators can relax, when they know private rooms and equipment stores in schools are properly secured. Currently, many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys, in order to ensure that pupils do not enter rooms, which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk. With ASSA ABLOY’s Code Handle electronic locking solution, this is possible without having to constantly lock and unlock doors with keys. Instead, a PIN is all that is required to ensure auth...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced the PLAI Adapter for the Tyco Software House’s CCURE 9000 security and event management system, which connects to the PLAI Agent, for physical access control system compatibility. PLAI Adapter This open standards approach enables enterprises to easily manage personnel identity and physical access, across disparate physical access control platforms and other identity-based...
National Training Center (NTC) study books are commonly used by security technicians, locksmiths, and life-safety professionals, for self-improvement, company education, and to prepare for examinations of all kinds. From October 6 to October 8, 2021, save on NTC training book purchases, as the National Training Center has announced a flash sale on its publications. The sale applies to all the NTC training books and guides, including: Red Book | Fire Alarm Certification Guide Orange Book |...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program, presented by the SIA RISE community, for young security professionals and students. Through this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, selected candidates will receive US$ 3,000 cash awards that can be used towards continuing education, student loan repayment, and professional development programs, such as training and certifications. SIA RISE Scholarship “Applying for an SIA RISE Schol...
Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies, will showcase its state-of-the-art product, the Rock, at Connect:ID 2021 conference, on Booth 309. This will be Alcatraz AI’s first time attending the conference, which is taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on October 5-6, 2021. Alcatraz AI's Rock software Powered by Machine Learning, Alcatraz AI’s Rock operates autonomously to recognize the face as the credential...
Johnson Controls has chosen Ava Robotics, a globally renowned company in designing and developing intelligent robots for workplace applications, to improve human productivity, safety and quality of life, by powering its new Tyco Security Robot. Tyco Security Robot Tyco introduced the Tyco Security Robot, powered by Ava Robotics, in the Tyco Demo Room & Innovation Center, at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 Conference, taking place from September 23-25, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. Ta...
PSA Security Network (PSA), the world’s renowned consortium of professional systems integrators and USAV has announced a new partnership with TSI APAC Hub (TSI), for PSA and USAV. This partnership in the Asia Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will increase PSA and USAV outreach to the system integrators and technology partners, in APAC and MEA regions, who provide solutions and services in various verticals, such as cinema, corporate, education, energy and utilities, go...
Allegion US (Allegion plc), a globally renowned provider of security products and solutions, and Gallagher (Gallagher Security), a global security manufacturer, have announced that the US Government has approved their new electronic access solution. Schlage AD-302 FIPS 201-2 is integrated with Gallagher’s Command Center security software platform and is the first electronic lock listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL), expanding access to key govern...
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has announced the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with QxControl, from Qumulex, Inc., a global innovator in cloud-based, unified video surveillance and access control solutions. ASSA ABLOY - Qumulex partnership “The vision for Qumulex was to offer a cloud-based video and access control solution that also allows you to manage both together, in an open architecture environment,” said Tom Buckley, the Vice President (VP) for Mark...
PROTECH, the North American subsidiary of VITAPROTECH of France, will announce the introduction of its group sister company, TDSi of the United Kingdom, into the US access control market, at the Global Security Exchange 2021 (GSX 2021) event, taking place in Orlando, Florida. TDSi provides fully integrated access control and security solution that is both, cost-effective for customers and drives margin generation for the business. GARDiS solutions roll out in North America The powerful GARDiS...