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Hakimo, a venture-backed company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its AI software which holistically manages enterprise physical security operations, has ramped up its go-to-market efforts with the addition of Jason Wright as the new director of sales. The addition of Wright in this critical role will help Hakimo continue to build its sales team and expand the market reach for its AI software. Wright comes to Hakimo from Openpath Security, where he was part of the sales team d...

RISCO Group, a global provider of Cloud-based security systems, has announced the appointments of Mark Taylor as UK & Ireland Managing Director and Stephane Cochard as Global EVP Sales & Marketing. With over 30 years’ security industry experience and a previous spell leading the UK operation from 1991-2005, Mark Taylor’s deep insight and experience have been recruited to deliver the UK & Ireland operation’s ambitious vision and growth strategy incorporating a range...

SALTO Systems has introduced EAN13 standardized barcodes into its product packaging answering partners and channel needs. The EAN code is a 13-digit bar code used internationally to identify each product. The International Article Number (also known as European Article Number or EAN) is a standard describing a barcode symbology and numbering system used in global trade to identify a specific SALTO product model, in a specific packaging configuration, with a unique identification number. Benefi...

BSI (British Standards Institution) has announced that it has certified its first Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) products, Abbott’s neuromodulation clinician programmer app and its patient controller app for use on compatible personal Apple smartphone devices, to the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) via its Notified Body in The Netherlands (2797). All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and subject to the most rigoro...

Hospitals and healthcare settings are complex sites when it comes to access and security. On the one hand, patients and their families – who may be worried and distressed – need to be able to move around with ease, without feeling they’re inside a fortress. But security remains paramount. Everyone must be safe, and valuable equipment and drugs must be protected. Integrating all access and security systems and controlling them via one unified platform gives security managers...

COVID has caused a lot of changes across practically all industries. While users may be familiar with broader changes to management and remote work, they may not know about the changes to security protocols. Alcatraz AI has been hard at work enhancing access control security in light of all post-COVID issues.   With a few key improvements, it is confident that their security systems can properly protect organizations without sacrificing efficiency or enabling the spread of harmful patho...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises reported a 37% increase in new sales bookings in 2021, compared to the previous year. The sales growth was primarily driven by a rapidly changing threat landscape for retail and restaurant chains and their need to find technology-based solutions to address the steep increase in organized retail crime. The industry-wide trend...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, continues to build on its popular line of AcuSense surveillance cameras with the introduction of the new AcuSense Audio and Strobe Light Camera Series. The new camera series combines advanced machine learning with integral strobe lighting and audio warnings in a single unit providing an effective autonomous solution for deterring intruders. 2nd gen AcuSense intelligence Unlike conventional security sys...

With recent advancements in cloud technology and the increasing demand for remote work, more and more organizations and businesses consider migrating their physical infrastructure and video security into the cloud. The Video Surveillance Report 2020 from IFSEC Global revealed that 44% of security professionals are now using cloud-based tech in their surveillance systems. By storing data in the cloud (rather than on-site equipment), users can remotely access, preview/playback their video footage...

Medical device manufacturers are pioneers in medical device tracking, digitizing loaner management to automate their consignment programs and support SPD traceability. Consigned surgical instrumentation and devices, such as ortho, implants, scopes, and laparoscopy, have become essential to healthcare facilities. Metal and plastic trays designed to handle and protect them during sterilization are now available with electronic tags that allow full tracking and digitalization of consignment progra...

Ford and ADT Inc. will invest in a new joint venture called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s AI-driven video camera technology to help customers strengthen the security of new and existing vehicles across automotive brands. “The combination of our technologies and our deep security experience creates a new category of protection for work and personal vehicles,” said Elliot Cohen, ADT chief business development officer. “Ve...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, announced that CGL Technologies will join their membership under the leadership of newly appointed Principal, Christopher Wetzel. The addition of CGL Technologies marks the fourth new member company for Security-Net within the past month, bringing its total number of member companies to 19. CGL Technologies is a security systems integrator based out of Westwood, Mass., recognized for providing integrated security solutions to many la...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometric solutions, hosted its ‘2022 Global Partner Summit’ virtual event on January 11, for partners from more than 80 countries worldwide. At the event, Suprema announced its business strategy for 2022, including a strong focus on BioStar2 Access Control Platform, AI-based facial recognition, and mobile access solutions. Contactless and AI-based facial recognition Over the past year, Suprema maintained its position in the rapidly c...

Smart caps in the name of the best design at a creative and technological level that combine practical functionality with an information service with added value. By combining an NFC tag, integrated into the cap, with Vericode, an exclusive and patented coding system, it is possible to enhance communication relating to each individual product, certifying its uniqueness, originality, and authenticity in real time. The technological combination is the result of a cross-sectorial and innovative s...

Industrial RFID technology takes RFID past supply chain applications, into manufacturing and production, with more demanding applications, such as the high-temperature environments found in automotive industry. A properly designed RFID tracking system can significantly improve production efficiencies, control costs and streamline overall processes. Automotive provides a compelling example of a complex manufacturing process that involves numerous measures and steps, in order to ensure that what...

Recent industry surveys show that RFID-automated data center asset tracking can increase productivity 15 times while reducing the time used to inventory assets by as much as 90 percent. Comprehensive IoT solutions are available for data center automation to track and secure IT assets with very little human intervention, hence addressing the challenges of increasing inventory accuracy and decreasing time and physical labor. Limitations of barcodes for automation IT Assets case studies show how...

Experts in human, vehicle and object detection, Business Insight 3, has built on its sole UK partnership with Barcelona-headquartered technology provider, Davantis. Working together, the two organizations have released a ground-breaking product which is set to drastically improve intruder detection while reducing the number of false alarms from security systems at some of the UK’s most important national infrastructure sites. Reduced false alarms The product, called DFUSION, is exclusiv...

The Regional Sales Director for the United States and Canada joins Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest security system developer, to start the active company development in this market. Team expansion Robert Harman is an expert in the field of security system sales. He started his career 18 years ago in a distribution company and later became a sales manager for a security system manufacturer, where he rose to the position of sales director for Canada. With such strong expertise, Robert join...

A recent regulation push for UDI in the U.S., EU, Australia/New Zealand, and China paves to way for the deployment of Surgical Tracking (SIT) systems in hospitals. The U.S. FDA is several years into its Unique Device Identifier (UDI) program for medical device tracking. Several other countries and regions have since been rolling out similar medical device tracking programs. The goal of these programs is to improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide unambiguous accountability when it comes...

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its KiwiVision™ Privacy Protector™ has been re-certified with the European Privacy Seal (EuroPriSe) for the sixth consecutive two-year term.  KiwiVision Privacy Protector is the only solution to have received the European Privacy Seal certification for its ability to protect the identity of individuals within video surveillance record...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform that controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, and energy management systems, recently completed a comprehensive update to its application. Starting with a fresh new look that offers an improved sense of intuitiveness and ease of use, especially in mobile applications, users will find more detailed information in an easier-to-locate interface scr...

Matrix has announced that it will be participating in the prestigious and the world’s premier trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, Intersec 2022. The expo is in the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai from 16th to 18th January 2022. Matrix will be launching its new door controller and exhibiting its time-attendance, access control, and IP video surveillance solutions at the event. About Matrix Comsec Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions...

Codelocks Inc., an access control company that designs and distributes innovative, keyless door locks and access solutions, announces the availability of its new KitLock, the KL1000 G3 NetCode. The new locker lock combines the style and functionality of the popular KL1000 G3 KitLock with the convenience of Codelocks’ NetCode technology, enabling administrators to generate temporary date- and time-sensitive access codes. Short- or long-term access The KL1000 G3 NetCode can be set up to p...

Ten years ago, CriticalArc launched SafeZone®, a solution that is established as the safety, security, and emergency management solution. The company’s co-founders, Glenn Farrant and Jahmai Lay formed CriticalArc with a vision to revolutionize safety and security and, over the last decade, the company has fulfilled that vision with unique capabilities available exclusively through SafeZone. Flexible, and affordable solution CriticalArc’s co-founders identified fundamental adva...

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...

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...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, recently hosted its 32nd annual CONNECT event. The event brings together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements.  Investing in resources "Resideo continues to invest in resources to help our professionals keep pace with the...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favor of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface a...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the new ISC1504, ISC1901, and ISC1902 10-micron pitch readout integrated circuit (ROIC) devices. These devices join the lineup of near-infrared (NIR), mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR), and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) devices in off-the-shelf ROIC solutions designed for applications ranging from academic research to the most demanding military infrared systems.  ISC1504 At 1920 x 1080 resolution, the ISC1504 is the...