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Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...

There’s always more to talk about in our Expert Panel Roundtable discussions, and we appreciate the variety of opinionated responses offered throughout the year. Looking back at 2022, we found several random and uncategorised Expert Panel responses that were not previously published. We have rescued these responses from our cutting-room floor and present them here in the interest of generating even more discussion.

As much as we each seem to live in our own bubble, the reality is that everything is connected and we are all part of a greater whole. So it is with the security market, which can be both inward-focused and also play a role in the bigger societal picture. A couple of recent questions we posed to the Expert Panel Roundtable highlight how the security market can and should interact with society in general.

Perimeter protection taken to the next level. The new Impaq S G3 provides a step change in shock detection performance, with VIBER Accelerometer Technology for class leading, and standards-exceeding, intruder detection. With full third-party EN Grade 3 compliance, the device also features the aesthetics demanded for high end residential and commercial properties while being extremely easy to install. Stringent performance criteria The new European Standard for vibration detectors, EN50131-2-8...

Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution. What’s new Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products designed to help easily identify and solve issues while in the field, as we...

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hartmut Sprave will leave MOBOTIX AG at his request after five years of service, with his contract expiring on May 31, 2023, to take on new professional challenges. He will be succeeded by Christian Cabirol, who will be responsible for all R&D focus areas and technology partnerships as key elements of the solution-oriented strategy based on "Made in Germany" quality and the highest cyber security. Value-added solutions Christian Cabirol has been working fo...

SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has been recognised as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle ™ for Endpoint Security, 2022 under the VDI/DaaS Endpoint Security category for the second year in a row. VDI and DaaS According to the Gartner report: 'The increased use of VDI and DaaS to deliver access to company apps and data from unmanaged devices demands additional controls. Less control of the local machine introduces the risk of keylog...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, continues with its international expansion. After opening several new markets in 2022, the company is entering Belgium at Kortrijk Business Park. Developed by Vesta, Kortrijk Business Park will be equipped with Sharry’s integrated workplace platform, including a tenant engagement app, to make this Class A office space ready for hybrid work. Kortrijk Business Park was designed to be the new landmark of the economic hea...

Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic revolutionised working life for a large proportion of the workforce worldwide, with millions of workers being instructed to work from home, almost overnight. In many cases, this situation continued for many months and, in some instances, years.  The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the global workforce have been considered in many ways. One particularly significant change, however, has been the increased use of monitoring technologies to observe and ke...

UK installers have wider access to RISCO security solutions, as the company signs a national distribution agreement with global security distributor, ADI Global Distribution. Installers will also be able to access RISCO solutions via ADI’s extensive network of branch locations or online through ADI's Digital Branch. Wired detection devices distribution RISCO has a long-standing relationship with ADI, which has distributed its wired detection devices for over 30 years. The expanded rela...

TrueConf, a developer of self-hosted video collaboration solutions, introduces new security features at ISE 2023, a high-profile AV show hosted in Barcelona. TrueConf Server, a 4K video conferencing and team collaboration platform supports integration with DLP systems which enables government organisations and businesses to minimise risks of data leakage.   Eliminating data exposure Video conferencing and messaging applications have become the most popular collaboration tools since they...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) seeks professionals from the security industry; public safety; emergency communications; schools; systems manufacturers; and others from large public/private management to participate in the development of its newly proposed ANSI standard – Monitoring Center Notification of Active Threat Detection (TMA-ATN-01). Standardised workflow As monitoring centres are increasingly monitoring shot detection, weapons detection, and manual lockdown notification system...

Viking Electronics Inc. introduces the new VE-9x12 series of outdoor enclosures, which provide the ultimate weather protection for users' Viking emergency phones, entry phones, or door boxes. Constructed of durable UV-stable polycarbonate/ABS composite, these enclosures are intended for years of outdoor service. VE-9x12 enclosures Available in Red, Yellow, and Black, the VE-9x12 enclosures are strong and lightweight with plenty of space for mounting Viking or third-party equipment. Each encl...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, has announced the release of their new Face Verification system. Face Verification 13.0 is designed for the integration of high-quality face capture, secure facial authentication and robust face liveness detection into mobile and web applications. It includes a small-footprint version of Neurotechnology’s latest facial recognition algorithm – which ranked among the...

SALTO Systems North America has elevated two marketing team members to new levels of leadership to help focus on the four pillars of SALTO NA's efforts: building the brand, fostering a culture of learning and impact, getting closer to the customer, and achieving sustainable growth.  Heena Virjee Heena Virjee has been named as Senior Manager-Marketing, North America. She will guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO's electronic access control hardware and software security produc...

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announces the next generation of SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II hydraulic gate operator. Building on the SlideDriver legacy of providing durable and reliable security, the latest iteration utilises its most intelligent technology to date with the new SmartTouch 725 control board. The release of the SlideDriver II and the SmartTouch 725 controller reinforces the HySecurity brand’s commitment...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Erickson Senior Living has modernised and standardised its physical security systems across 16 of its communities with Genetec™ Security Center. The new platform enables the company to better protect residents, visitors and communities, and deliver a modern, streamlined resident experience, as threats and technologies evolve. Access control sys...

Comments by Dan Davies, CTO at Maintel: “Unfortunately, it's no longer a matter of if you'll be attacked, but when. So, it pays to be prepared. The latest cyberattack on car retailer, Arnold Clark, emphasises that it isn’t just high-profile companies coming under fire, any industry of any size could be next.” “It is imperative organisations put in place and update their security infrastructure constantly, as one chink in the armour could lead to a killer blow for the ent...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has included latch monitoring at no extra charge across the entire Camden line, including their CX-ED1579L Grade 1 fire rated ‘all in one’ electric strikes. Including built-in latchbolt monitoring at no additional cost saves installers hundreds of dollars by eliminating the need to stock or order different strike models. In addition, Camden CX-ED1579L strikes offer true ‘Universal’ performan...

Bosch is pleased to announce the Integrus OMNEO transmitter, a new addition to the Integrus Wireless Language Distribution System from Bosch. The Integrus Wireless Language Distribution System, which is widely found in parliaments and used for international congresses, is designed for multilingual meetings to enable attendees to understand speeches in their native language. The audio signals of simultaneous interpretations are transmitted to pocket receivers and headphones via radiators utilisi...

Mitsubishi Electric is once again exhibiting at the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCel Centre from the 8th – 9th March 2023, to showcase its advanced range of data centre solutions. At the event, Mitsubishi Electric will display its product range designed exclusively for the unique working environments of IT cooling rooms, where wide variations in humidity levels and the need for constant temperature control are business critical all year round. Reducing carbon footprint T...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a renowned global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that is has appointed Charles Vancheri as Associate Director of Distribution Partnerships for North America. As an industry veteran with more than a decade of experience, Charles Vancheri will be responsible for setting the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution partners across the region and thus make the ISS portfolio of high-trus...

Businesses in every sector face the challenge of operating more sustainably. Construction is no different. As a premium member of Green Building Council Denmark, the developer of Esbjerg’s new ‘A Place To’ housing complex sought efficient access control to complement a contemporary style and sustainability ethos. Energy harvesting technology provided the answer. At A Place To, Esbjerg, more than 400 apartments connect with shared common “co-living” areas. There&rsq...

SimpliSafe, maker of award-winning home security systems, announced that select, qualifying customers will have the opportunity to participate in the Beta test of 24/7 live guard protection, a revolutionary professional monitoring innovation that allows professional monitoring agents to help stop crime in real time, by enabling them to see and speak to intruders during an alarm event. The groundbreaking monitoring advancement is enabled by the new SimpliSafe Smart Alarm™ Wireless Indoor S...

Intellicene is a new name in security, but not a newcomer to the industry. Intellicene is the new brand for a company with a long history. Previously known as Verint Situational Intelligence Solutions, the company spun off its cyber intelligence business in 2021, which was rebranded as Cognyte. The former Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions is now Intellicene. It still delivers the Symphia platform and portfolio of solutions that enable organisations to better understand and respond to m...

The world is changing, how users work and where they work has evolved dramatically over recent years, an evolution supported by technology and the new ways in which they can perform job responsibilities.  These new approaches to work life, such as the here-to-stay hybrid work model, offer an opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and provide new smarter outcomes, including a demonstrable return on technology investment and a future-thinking look at facility management. The futur...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has again been named to FORTUNE’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list, ranking #1 in the ‘Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment’ category for the tenth consecutive year. This marks the 23rd time that Arrow Electronics, Inc. has appeared on the listing that is based on input from industry executives, directors, and analysts. Arrow Electronics tops World’s Most Admired Companies list Arrow Electronics, Inc. topped...

Allied Universal has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for its efforts in keeping the city safe, by providing daily alerts of events in the downtown Los Angeles area, in California, USA. The Allied Universal team provides the LAPD with critical communication alerts about events, marches and protests in the area that play a vital role in keeping the city and its residents safe. Brian Raboin, the Regional Director of Security for Alli...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has achieved a number of certifications underscoring its unwavering commitment to ensuring the cybersecurity of its solutions and the ISMS (information security management systems) that govern them. Genetec has maintained ISO 27001 certification for the 6th consecutive year and exemplifies its commitment to cybersecurity by also implementing ISO 27017 standards. Mi...

Marlowe Fire & Security will be showcasing their latest, state-of-the-art security solutions at Carlisle Support Services’ Innovation Lab on Thursday, 23rd February, 2023, where attendees will get the opportunity to meet Spot - the four legged doglike robot. Spot will be on patrol at the event at the iconic Manchester Central Convention Complex with live demonstrations where visitors can find out more about how robot dogs can assist with surveillance and security operations while impr...