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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and included student presentations, a fa...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity announced it has been authorized by the CVE program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). CVE program The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE(r)) program is an international, community-based effort that relies on the community to discover vulnerabilities.  The mission of CVE is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The discovered vulnerabilities are then...

Adopting facial recognition in access control systems is widespread among businesses and organizations looking to improve building security. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a facial recognition access control system, such as the size of a building and the number of people who will use it. ‍This article will provide an overview of how to choose the most suitable facial recognition access control system for a building security system. This will enable users to m...

Recognizing the company’s rapid rate of innovation and growth since it became independent from Panasonic in 2019, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance systems specializing in edge-AI-powered cameras, public safety, and medical devices, celebrate key milestones and achievements that will shape the future of the security industry. First anniversary  Established in October 2019, as a spin-off from Panasonic’s Security Systems Busin...

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) wholly owned subsidiary, Skills for Security, has sold part of its share equity to The Banks Foundation (TBF). With a 49.9% share in Skills for Security, TBF will allocate its generated income to activities centered around young entrepreneurs encouraging and advancing their careers, training, salaries, and seed-fund start-ups. IoT and Security TBF was set up by Entrepreneur and Founder of CSL Group, Simon Banks, a long-standing advocate...

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announced the completed transition from Nortek Control to Nice North America.  This milestone strengthens the Nice global brand and solidifies its position as a powerhouse in North America. Partners, including dealers, integrators, builders, and distributors, will benefit from its broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial solutions, deeper partner programs, and expanded training and...

SANS Institute, the global pioneer in cybersecurity training and certifications announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform. SANS utilized direct student and customer feedback to shape the all-new OnDemand experience that includes enhanced features for students to be more successful. This release follows SANS’ 15th anniversary of SANS OnDemand, which has provided online learning to more than 100,000 students worldwide.  Improving security with online training  &ldquo...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, has expanded its partner ecosystem across key technology hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. The company’s new partners include CyberArm in Lebanon; Infinity IT in the Netherlands; Arcane BT in Turkey; Caretower, an Integrity 360 Company, in the UK; and K-Tel in Germany. Partner Expansion The partner expansion is the late...

New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally.  Cyber attack efficiency ...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in-access solutions unveils a newly redesigned and easier-to-use Learning Experience Platform (LXP) for ASSA ABLOY Academy, the company’s e-learning and in-person training system.  ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP The ASSA ABLOY Academy LXP is designed to educate door and hardware professionals about proper installation techniques, how to identify common issues, maintaining code compliance, and the latest product innovations to help enhance building safety, security, c...

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneer in mission-critical, real-time audio-visual solutions, has continued its partnership with Lockheed Martin to globally equip F-35 flight simulators with its latest video processing technology. The Zio® Video-over-IP platform provides distribution, recording, and display of video, allowing streaming live and recorded video content between each of the F-35's main simulator components, pilot cockpits, Instructor Operator Stations (IOS), and After-Action-Review (AAR)...

Aratek has partnered with Biometrics Update in support of Identity Day, an initiative by ID4Africa urging governments worldwide to officially recognize September 16 as International Identity Day. ‍“We join ID4Africa in asserting identity to be a basic and inalienable human right that should be given due attention, especially in light of its indispensability in the increasingly digital society,” said Samuel Wu, The company’s VP for International Business Division. Digital...

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyze incidents in real time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA). Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continue to i...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the 2022 call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and the SIA Progress Award – key awards celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions to SIA and leadership within the security industry. The recipients of this year’s Lippert and Progress Awards will be recognized at the 2022 SIA Honors Night event, which is taking place on Nov. 16, 2022, in New York City, in conjunction with ISC East. SIA’s Lippert Awa...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is providing live training on its extensive portfolio of physical security and business intelligence solutions at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The live training sessions are designed to help industry professionals better grasp the company’s comprehensive range of products and integrated system solutions in mini 10-minute sessions that fit easily in...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and cyber hygiene management solutions for physical security systems, is showcasing the newly enhanced Viakoo Action Platform and its suite of innovative modules at GSX 2022. The Viakoo Action Platform delivers video and access control service assurance to eliminate missing video and access failures while automating firmware updates and certificate management for improved cyber hygiene. The Viakoo Action Platform is available for demonstra...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of freshly updated workplace access solutions here at GSX 2022 in booth 4048. Equipped with new and enhanced product features, RightCrowd’s Presence Control, Access Analytics, and Workforce Access solutions function independently or seamlessly integrate as an intelligent suite to manage new and emerging workplace access challe...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that it is developing a new apprenticeship program to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry. The initiative will launch in June 2023 as a one-year pilot program, for which SIA will develop the curriculum, and connect job seekers with security systems integrators for paid apprenticeships featuring on-the-job training, lear...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a keyless experience for modern buildings will showcase its latest security innovations at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Atlanta, September 12-14, 2022. Access control solutions “We’re excited to have GSX hosted again in Atlanta, right in our backyard as its home to our U.S. headquarters,” said Steve Burk, SALTO North America Director of Marketing & Vertic...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO.) The combination of ACRE's comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO's solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE's customer base.  SISCO Founded in 1994 in South Florida, SISCO has been dedicated to developing best-in-class vis...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardization matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...

PACOM Systems, a pioneer in security systems for complex enterprise multi-site and campus environments announced it would be featuring a sneak peek of its next generation of solutions at the GSX tradeshow on Sept. 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cloud-based solution PACOM’s newest cloud-based solution is an intelligent, user-friendly, and centrally controlled management platform. This powerful solution is also available on a mobile app to give full control virtually anywhere, anytime.&nb...

Does the user want to protect their build more conveniently and efficiently near? Then biometric access control might be exactly what user's looking for. Biometric access control systems are gaining popularity as a more secure way to safeguard physical places such as offices, government buildings, airports, hospitals, and department stores. Research findings  According to the most recent FACT.MR research, the biometric access control segment is expected to dominate the physical access co...

The Electronic Security Association’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution on August 24, 2022, to support efforts to reduce false alarms through more efficient and effective notification methods.  One of the greatest threats to the electronic security and life safety industry is the high rate of false alarm dispatches. This threat can cause many problems, including jurisdictions pushing for “non-response” or “verified response,” which would...

Latest addition to the IDIS NDAA-compliant range can accurately detect license plates on vehicles traveling up to 50 mph. IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its line-up of video security solutions with the launch of a new, NDAA-compliant license plate capture camera. The newest addition to the IDIS suite enables users to accurately capture the license plates of vehicles worldwide, traveling at up to 50 mph (80 km/h). The 2 MP DC-T6224HRXL NDAA-c...

Brigade Electronics, a provider of vehicle safety systems has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market. CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH has been offered by Brigade GmbH in Germany for more than a year and was trialed by its long-standing partner, Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH in the country. Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH fitted the device, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) t...

Chubb, the UK’s provider of fire safety and security solutions, has launched an employer-volunteer program to encourage employees to give their time, skills, and energy to help improve and strengthen the communities in which it operates. Under the fitting name – charitAble – the community engagement program has been designed to promote leadership development and environmental stewardship through employee volunteerism and contributions to worthy community organizations and scho...

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, it’s the day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen and change lives. It is about being open to the idea of talking, everyone has mental health, and by having conversations about it people can help themselves and others. It’s not about encouraging people to talk about a mental health problem if they don’t want to. Not always easy to talk Asking others how the...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the appointment of Neil Parry in the role of Global Head of District Energy. Based in the United Kingdom (UK) and reporting to Peter Thomsen, the Director of Building Systems at Armstrong Fluid Technology, Neil Parry will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering Armstrong’s suite of solutions for distributed energy networks (Heating and Cooling). Develop district energy solutions and supply chains Neil Parry has over thirty years of...