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Genetec to elevate Middle East physical security market with the 'Powering Innovation 2024' roadshow

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of “Powering Innovation 2024: A Genetec Empower 360 Roadshow”. The Middle East tour will spotlight the company’s product roadmap, featuring the latest innovations and strategic vision for the future. In partnership with Axis Communications, HID Global, and Ipsotek, the event will commence in Doha on May 2nd, followed by pivota...

Securitas UK announces new security solution to reduce risk of spontaneous combustion in laundrettes

Securitas UK has announced a new solution to mitigate one of the biggest risk factors for spontaneous combustion across laundry businesses. Often taking place overnight, when there is no one at the premises, spontaneous combustion is a major cause of laundrette fires which results in large amounts of damage to businesses at a high cost. Securitas UK, in partnership with Axis Communications, has provided a solution to the issue, in the form of a combination of thermal temperature cameras, optica...

Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has introduced Axis Cloud Connect, an open hybrid cloud platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Together with Axis devices, the platform enables a range of managed services to support system and device management, video and data delivery, and meet high demands in cybersecurity. Cloud adoption trend The video surveillance market is increasingly utilising connectivity to the cloud, drive...

Energetic ISC West reflects industry on the cusp of accelerated change

ISC West 2024 mirrored a vibrant industry on the precipice of accelerated change. Factors such as the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and biometrics are shaping the future of the security marketplace, and they were front-and-centre at the industry’s biggest U.S. show in Las Vegas.  Foot traffic was steady and impressive, including more than 29,000 security industry professionals viewing 750 exhibitors. A torrent of eager attendees crowded the lobby on the first d...

Security Industry Association announces winners of the 2024 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards programme presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised on April 10 during an award ceremony on the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was IronYun, receiving the 2024 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS Since its inception i...

Genetec announces support from Axis, Bosch, Hanwha and i-PRO for new Security Centre SaaS solution

Genetec Inc.,  a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Centre SaaS, gives organisations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Centre SaaS enables organisations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO cameras. S...

Genetec announces availability of Security Centre SaaS

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the availability of Security Centre SaaS from its global network of certified partners. A massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service (SaaS) solution, the new offering will combine access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities. Enterprise-grade offering “The p...

Arcules focuses on empowering integration, exploring cloud evolution, and educating the industry at ISC West 2024

Arcules, the pioneering provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, is set to showcase its innovations in partnerships, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions at this week’s ISC West. The company will highlight its commitment to the continuous success of its integrators, concentrating on a cohesive sales and consulting strategy to offer immediate and long-term benefits to end users through cloud services and video and business intelligence. Modern sec...

Axis ­­raises the bar on cybersecurity to provide wide-ranging FIPS 140-compliant products to government customers

Axis Communications announced plans to expand the number of network physical security products certified to FIPS 140 under the Federal Information Processing Standards. This move will improve the cybersecurity postures of Axis customers that must meet the FIPS 140 certification, specifically in the government and critical infrastructure sectors. FIPS are widely recognised as state-of-the-art security standards issued by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) for the U....

Nikki Nemarich of Axis Communications joins Mission 500 board

Mission 500, the charitable organisation dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, proudly announces Nikki Nemarich as its newest board member, representing one of its esteemed sponsors, Axis Communications. Nikki’s extensive experience and dedication to the security industry make her an invaluable addition to Mission 500. 2021, Nikki has been instrumental in driving the company’s digital marketing efforts, placing customers at the forefront of its market...

Axis announces two new explosion-protected network devices

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has launched the world’s first explosion-protected thermometric camera specifically designed and certified for use in Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. Axis is also announcing the launch of its first explosion-protected network horn speaker certified for use in Zone and Division 1 hazardous locations. The new thermometric camera and horn speaker have been designed and manufactured by Axis to comply with international explosion-prote...

What are the biggest ethical considerations of security technology?

Technology can be a powerful tool, but it can also be misused. Ethical principles help ensure that technology is used in a way that minimises risks and avoids causing harm to people or society. Issues could include factors such as data privacy and algorithmic bias of certain technologies. As the security industry embraces advanced and evolving technologies, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the biggest ethical considerations of using emerging technologies in physical s...

Secutech Thailand 2024 show dates confirmed with strong industry supports

Thailand’s pioneering fair for security and fire safety for commercial and industrial premises, announced at the press conference at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok that the 2024 edition will return to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, from 30 October – 1 November 2024.  Over 80 key local industry players were in attendance, and key stakeholders discussed the industry development and upcoming market trends with the audience. Conference attend...

Axis launches multipurpose dome camera for proactive surveillance

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced a multipurpose dome camera combining sharp video, two-way audio, actionable analytics, and LED indicators to help improve safety, security, and operational efficiency. This all-in-one device makes it possible to optimise staff resources with proactive surveillance, such as tele-sitting to observe patients in healthcare environments or to remotely detect and respond to loitering in retail environments. AXIS Q9307-LV Dome Camera AXI...

What’s new with biometrics?

Technological leaps in the last several decades have revolutionised biometrics. The technologies are constantly evolving, spanning facial recognition to iris scanning to fingerprints, to provide new levels of security and convenience. Biometrics are everywhere, from smartphones to border control, constantly evolving to meet the needs of our increasingly digital world. They are also more accurate and easier to use than ever. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new with biom...

Has convergence been achieved in security? Why or why not?

In today's interconnected world, the lines between physical and digital security are blurring. This means that threats can easily exploit vulnerabilities in both realms, potentially causing significant damage. That's why the convergence of cyber- and physical security systems is becoming increasingly important. It has already been a topic of discussion in the security market for more than a decade. To get a reality check, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Has convergence been a...

What will be the big news at ISC West 2024?

There is a bright outlook for trade shows in 2024. In particular, ISC West has recently become the must-see event in the security marketplace. ISC West will take place April 9-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to providing access to a wide range of technological innovations, the show also serves as a platform to introduce new products and services. As the industry counts down to the big exhibition, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big news...

Industry professionals gather in Durban, South Africa for Gallagher Security’s Integrate Roadshow

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with nine of their technology partners to showcase the latest in integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban last week. Held at Durban’s Premier Hotel Umhlanga on the 15th of February, the event hosted by Gallagher and supported by their partners, Axis Communications, IDEMIA, Runrite Electronics (Pty) LTD, Kenai, Stratus Technologies, Turnstar Systems (Pty) Ltd, Cathexis, Suprema Inc. Afric...

Axis products with AXIS OS 11 now support IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, significantly enhancing security in zero-trust networks

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces the support for the IEEE 802.1AE MACsec security standard in the latest release of the Axis operating system, AXIS OS 11.8, for more than 200 network devices, including cameras, intercoms, and audio speakers. The development enables such devices to automatically encrypt data at a foundational level to enhance zero-trust networking. Axis becomes the first manufacturer of physical security products to support Media Access Control Security...

Mayflex appoints Francesco Bellavia as Director of Sales for Security

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Francesco Bellavia in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Francesco (or Frankie as he prefers to be called) brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the distribution of security products having worked for several distributors in his career, more recently as the Divisional Director for Nimans in the South. Mayflex leadership team Frankie has a charismatic personality, has lots of good ideas and the drive a...

What factors had the biggest impact on security in 2023?

With the new year well underway, 2023 seems almost like a distant memory. However, a bit of distance might be just the thing to enable us to examine the impact of the year 2023 on the physical security marketplace. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors had the biggest impact on the security marketplace in 2023? 

Milestone Systems: Open platform video technology tees up enhanced safety for PGA’s Houston open

Intent on bringing the Houston Open back to Memorial Park Golf Course, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) reached out to the Houston Living Lab (HLL), Milestone Systems, and their technology partners for assistance in designing and installing a security upgrade on par with the PGA Tour. In 2019, the Astros Golf Foundation began a $34 million renovation of the historic course and related facilities, including security upgrades. After 57 years, the Houston Open returned in 2020...

Milestone Systems: Houston advances smart city initiative with security integrations at living lab

Located in downtown Houston, Texas, USA, at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), the Houston Living Lab (HLL) serves as a testing ground for city departments and partners to test and validate new technology. In 2017, the Houston First Corporation (HFC) established the lab following a successful collaboration with Milestone Systems and several other security manufacturers to rapidly deploy video technologies for nearly one million attendees at the Super Bowl Live festival. Now HLL devel...

What safeguards can avoid unauthorised retrieval of access control data?

Protecting access control data is a core concept when it comes to safeguarding information assets, maintaining trust, and ensuring smooth operations. Guarding access to data also ensures compliance with regulations, prevents accidental misuse, and streamlines workflows. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What safeguards are in place to avoid unauthorised retrieval of access control data? 

Latest edition of intelligent network video: Understanding modern video surveillance systems released

Amid a new era of technological development, Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, in conjunction with Taylor & Francis Group’s CRC Press, has released the timely third edition of Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Intelligent Network Video). Trajectory of video surveillance  Since the first edition was launched 15 years ago in 2008, technology has advanced at an accelerated pace, profoundly impacting the...

Secure Logiq takes centre stage at Intersec 2024

As Intersec 2024 approaches, Secure Logiq stands at the forefront of the surveillance industry, poised to showcase a fusion of innovation, strategic partnerships, and state-of-the-art solutions. Secure Logiq is thrilled to collaborate with esteemed technology partners at Intersec 2024, promising an engaging display of cutting-edge solutions. Technology at Intersec 2024 Explore the ground-breaking technology at the following partner stands: Axis – Stand S1-H11: Secure Logiq powers Axi...

Which standards have had the greatest positive impact on physical security?

In the complex world of physical security systems, standards can enable disparate systems to be combined to function together as a cohesive whole. Standards help to ensure that all the “pieces” fit together to create a clear, unified picture. More broadly speaking, standards also play a role in ensuring best practices are deployed in a range of security-related situations. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Which standards have had the greatest positive impact...

What will be the biggest surprise for security in 2024?

As the new year dawns, it's a good time for the security industry to look ahead to 2024. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the biggest surprise for security in the year ahead? 

What is machine learning? How can it benefit physical security?

Machine learning (ML) is a field within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and one of the more common buzzwords in the physical security market. ML focuses on building computer systems that can learn and improve on their own, without being explicitly programmed for every scenario. Machine learning is poised to revolutionise physical security by offering a more proactive, data-driven approach to securing people and assets. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is Machine Learning (ML...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Lock Technology integrated with AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry Platform

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces that Axis Communications, an industry pioneer in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, has completed the integration of ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless lock technology into the AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry all-in-one video and access control management system.  The Aperio integration offers Axis Communications customers an easy way to connect additional openings to their new and existing AXIS Camera Station Secure E...