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Evolution Of Facial Recognition: Matrix Adaptive Face Enrollment For Accuracy And Convenience

Imagine a bustling corporate office scenario: Let's introduce John Doe, a seasoned employee with four years of experience in the organization. One day, he enters the office wearing a pair of glasses. In conventional facial recognition systems, such alterations could potentially result in false rejections or unauthorized access. In the past, this change in John's facial appearance due to an accessory might have triggered an identification error in the facial recognition system.  Adaptive f...

Dahua Technology Unveils The Brand New Dahua CH II Series Indoor Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, continues to set the benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, as the company releases its brand new Dahua CH II Series Indoor Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display, providing excellent visual clarity and promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.  CH II Series LED Display “The Dahua CH II Series LED Display goes beyond delivering clearer and softer visuals; it signifies Dahua's unwavering commitment t...

iProov Integrates With Ping Identity’s PingOne DaVinci To Enable Identity Verification For IAM/CIAM

iProov, the global provider of facial biometric solutions, has announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a pioneering provider of seamless and secure digital experiences, leveraging PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will allow joint customers to bring iProov’s patented biometrics solutions suite to the platform to enable users of DaVinci to verify digital identities most safely and securely using proven science-based facial biometrics....

Southeast NHS Trust Signs Three-Year Deal With Healthcare IoT Cybersecurity Specialist

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT intelligence and security, has signed a new three-year agreement with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, serving a local population of half a million people. The agreement comes as the NHS remains a key target for malicious activity from cybercriminals around the world focused on national infrastructure systems and on disrupting essential services. Only recently, two NHS Ambulance Trusts, the South Western Am...

ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion® Door Closers Remove Unseen Barriers To Building Use By Making Opening More Comfortable

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. CEN/TR 158941 One key European guidance document that promotes accessibility for all is CEN/TR 158941. To meet the recommendations of this technical report, door closers must...

Autumn Equinox: 5 Ways To Maximize Home’s Security Ahead Of Darker Nights Revealed

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared 5 ways to maximize home security. Home security optimization Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." "Our 2022 burglary report found that bur...

Secutech Thailand To Give An Opportunity To Over 200 Solution-Focused Exhibitors To Unveil Security Solutions In 2023

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

ISS' Matt Powell To Speak At Securing New Ground 2023

Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its Managing Director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City. Scheduled to take place from October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG conference brings together executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry to network and share information on differen...

Soter Technologies Receives Award From IoT Evolution World For LoRaWAN Excellence

Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensor and software technologies, announced that it has received the 2023 IoT Evolution LPWAN Excellence Award from IoT Evolution World and Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) for its FlySense® FS286L vape detection solution with integrated LoRaWAN® connectivity. Low Power WAN (LPWAN) The award recognizes achievements in Low Power WAN (LPWAN), which includes LoRaWAN and other low-power wireless technologies. Soter was recog...

DPC And Enturi Wind Energy Data Transparency Project Adopts OCF Standard

Smart city and digital transformation specialists, Data Performance Consultancy (DPC), and wind turbine pioneer Enturi, have announced their partnership for a standards-based wind turbine and data management project. The collaboration will adopt the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) Secure IP Device Framework and pair Enturi’s wind turbine with DPC’s trusted data expertise to support both businesses and individuals in achieving their sustainability goals through the use o...

Women In Security Awards 2023, An Inspirational Evening

The highly anticipated 2023 Women in Security Awards took place in London’s spectacular Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre. The event drew a remarkable gathering of inspirational women practitioners and senior leaders from the security sector.      Organized annually by Professional Security magazine and Patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards is a prestigious ceremony to commend and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and remarkable accompl...

Teledyne FLIR Introduces AI-Optimized Thermal Camera For Enhanced Intrusion Detection

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of its new FLIR FC-Series AI, the latest model in its signature fixed camera (FC) series. The FC-Series AI is a thermal security camera with onboard AI analytics that accurately classifies humans and vehicles for early intrusion detection for perimeter protection and remote site monitoring.  FC-Series AI With video analytics that combine deep neural network (DNN)- and motion-based analytics, the FC-Series AI...

Verkada And Convergint Partner To Deliver Smarter, Safer Buildings

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base. Improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...

Discern Security Lands Funding Round As It Launches World's First AI-Powered Security Policy Management Platform

In an era where global organizations collectively invested over $150 billion in cybersecurity measures in 2022, the escalating proliferation of cyberattacks resulting in trillions of dollars in annual damages underscores the critical need for cybersecurity innovation. Addressing this existential threat, Discern Security, the pioneering AI-driven policy management cybersecurity startup, has emerged from stealth with a $3m seed funding round. Funding round The funding round was led by a diverse...

ASSA ABLOY's Incedo™ Cloud Enhancements: New EAC-M90 Updater Controller For High Flexibility With Building Access

In the current dynamic business landscape, where offices, manufacturing plants, co-working spaces, and multi-use facilities co-exist, organizations face an array of challenges, including the need for agile and future-proof access control. The rise of hybrid or flexible work arrangements, coupled with the demand for optimized space utilization, requires businesses to carefully consider their access management solution.  Incedo™ Cloud With the right solution, organizations can seamle...

Teledyne FLIR And Magos Systems Forge Technology Partnership To Elevate Perimeter Security

Teledyne FLIR, an industry-pioneer security camera manufacturer, and Magos Systems, a pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar detection technology, proudly announce their technology partnership to introduce an innovative end-to-end Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS). Detect, classify, and track threats Together, they unveil the integration with Teledyne FLIR's cutting-edge thermal security cameras and Magos' top-tier radar technology and AI software capabilities. This powerful fusion cr...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s Smart Buildings Portfolio Recognized By WiredScore

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s smart buildings portfolio, designed to help building owners create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings, whether greenfield or retrofits has been recognized by WiredScore’s Accredited Solutions.  The accreditation for smart solution providers is granted by WiredScore, a US-based company that sets a global standard for technology in the built world through certification and education. Building X One of the Accredited Solutions is Build...

GSX 2023 Attendees Get Exclusive Look At Barrier1’s High-Security Bollards For Mainstream Applications

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is showcasing its lineup of high-security bollards at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas, TX. Barrier1 invites GSX attendees to visit booth #3961 to experience firsthand its innovative security bollard offerings, each tailored to meet the dynamic needs of modern society. Vehicle barrier solutions “No longer relegated to maximum security or government operations, our high-security bollards are prov...

Quanergy Showcases New Q-Track 3D LiDAR Solution At GSX 2023

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions, is giving GSX attendees a first look at Q-Track™, a uniquely integrated solution that combines Quanergy’s long-range 3D LiDAR sensors with advanced perception software for unmatched proactive awareness in highly dynamic environments. Q-Track™ is also the industry’s first 3D LiDAR Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, delivering greater financial flexibility in a single,...

Vector Flow Demonstrates The New Science Of PIAM And SOC Automation Products At GSX 2023

Vector Flow, the industry pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas. PIAM automation product Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting its Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation product wherein organizations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform. “With Vector Flow's PIAM appl...

GeoVision Releases VSaaS Solution

GV-Cloud is a new VSaaS platform that combines video surveillance and access control into a single, browser-based management experience. GV-Cloud provides enhanced safety and convenience by providing users with browser-based viewing and management of their video and access control anywhere without security concerns.  The GV-Cloud solution includes VMS, Access control, and VPN.  Cloud VMS​ GV-Cloud VMS is a cloud-based video surveillance platform that integrates video, alarm dev...

Boon Edam Features Product Advancements, Announces New Company Initiatives At GSX 2023

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, continues to demonstrate its industry expertise at GSX 2023. Their extensive range of new solutions, products, and programs, which deliver value both for physical entrances and customers, are showcased alongside Boon Edam’s existing array of security entrance solutions at booth #3533.  New product developments “GSX presents the perfect platform for Boon Edam to demonstrate several new pr...

Altronix Showcases New Products To Power And Protect Critical Infrastructure At GSX 2023

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing new products to secure and connect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2023 in booth 2533. These latest additions to the Altronix extensive portfolio are designed and manufactured for access control and power integration, video surveillance, fire and emergency communications, and network management applications.  Physical security systems “Altronix provides the foundation for...

Matrix Comsec And MK Agencies Collaborate For A Showcase Of Security And Telecom Products At Matrix Partner Connect 2023, In Chandigarh

Matrix Comsec is set to showcase its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, to be held in Chandigarh on the 16th of September. With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a provider of comprehensive telecom and security solutions, catering to organizations of all sizes worldwide. This exclusive event aims to highlight Matrix's latest products and solutions in telecom and security while fostering partnerships and exploring...

ICO Issues Warning Over Smart Devices Harvesting Personal Data

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers who fail in their data security obligations. Audit of connected devices The warning comes in response to a new report from Which? that conducted a detailed audit of connected devices, revealing that almost all required location...

Quanergy And PowerStack Partner To Offer Q-Track With Off-Grid Smart Poles

Quanergy Solutions, a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with PowerStack, the global pioneer of off-grid smart power poles. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by remote critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and more. Physical security solutions Often located in remote areas without access to power or running infrastructure, th...

ESentire Announces Partnership With Kterio To Reduce Cyber Risk And Prevent Business Disruption Across Critical Infrastructure Organizations

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Kterio, the provider of smart building operating systems announced that they have formed an ecosystem partnership for the Healthcare, Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Companies in these sectors are seeking broader, more robust solution outcomes to reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining optimum building performance. Together, eSentire and Kterio will evaluate customer risks across traditional threat ve...

CyberArk Unveils New Artificial Intelligence Center Of Excellence To Combat Attacker Innovation With Identity Security Innovation

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...

Nice North America Completes Convergence Of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, And Panamax® Energy Management To Deliver Whole Home Solutions

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...

Drata Launches Support For Cyber Essentials Framework

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform announced the addition of Cyber Essentials, expanding on the company’s support for over 17 compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. Drata empowers customers pursuing Cyber Essentials with unmatched automation along with critical guidance for Cyber Essentials Plus, which requires independent verification. Cyber Essentials Created and backed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber...