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Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has announced the launch of aluminium towers. The new TW-SE and TW-SA are one-piece towers that are easier and more cost-effective to ship and install due to their lightweight material.  Emergency towers are an essential layer of perimeter security for many campus settings. Strategic placement of emergency towers and wall boxes can deter crime in areas that are harder to monitor and be a visual indicat...

Azena is returning to Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022, in order to demonstrate a host of new solutions available on its open platform - the world’s largest and fastest growing marketplace for smart cameras.  The smart camera platform and Application Store, including enhanced solutions for healthcare, oil and gas and new integration capabilities with robotics, will be on display at the Azena booth #1931, at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, a...

Sentinel Consulting, a premier Manhattan-based full-service security consulting firm that advises high-profile, high-net-worth clients in the areas of security management, law enforcement, emergency services and security technology, announced that George W. Anderson has joined the company in the role of Senior Advisor. Drawing upon his multi-faceted career in law enforcement and security management, Anderson will offer Sentinel clients a broad and sophisticated perspective in addressing their s...

Blickfeld, a globally renowned manufacturer of LiDAR hardware and software solutions, will present a solution for the highest perimeter security at Security Essen 2022, using 3D LiDAR sensors and the associated detection software ‘Percept’, to measure the distance and actual size of objects, ultimately significantly reducing the number of false alarms. In a live demo at Blickfeld’s booth 6A26 in Hall 6, visitors will have the opportunity to see for themselves how the protectio...

ADI Global Distribution, a renowned global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced a new distribution agreement with renowned security supplier, Veracity. ADI customers across EMEA will have access to the transmission and installation tool product lines from Veracity. “ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need to successfully design and install complete, integrated solutions,” said Kate Rose, the Marketing Director...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), will showcase time-saving technologies for security practitioners–such as its new AI-powered Eagle Eye Smart Video Search and Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition)--at an educational session and on the show floor at GSX 2022, which will take place between 12th September 2022 to 14th September 2022. GSX attendees are invited to join this educational session, led by Eagle Eye Networks CEO and F...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated launched SIRAS™, a professional drone that includes a quick-connect dual radiometric thermal and visible camera payload. Engineered for data security, performance, and affordability, SIRAS is optimised for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions.  Geofence-free flight experience “Designed to provide pilots with the flexibility to get the job done, SIRAS d...

North West-based security firm, CDX Security has announced the launch of a new division, ‘CDX Aviation’, in response to soaring demand for airport security services. The firm, which already has significant experience operating within regional airports, has launched CDX Aviation to further expand its portfolio within the aviation sector, as part of wider strategic plans and ambitions for the company. CDX Aviation The new division, CDX Aviation will assume responsibility for all ess...

Robots have been used in security patrol applications for decades, although developments in artificial intelligence (AI), video analytics, sensors and communications are expanding robot capabilities to new heights. Suddenly, robots are the latest thing in security. In addition, drones have become ubiquitous for numerous applications, including security. We wondered how well the security industry is embracing these newer technologies. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What impac...

As cyber attackers increasingly look to capitalise on accelerating digitalisation that has seen many enterprises significantly increase their reliance on cloud-based solutions and services as well as third-party service providers, software supply chain risk has become a major concern of organisations. Seventy-nine percent of security professionals responding to a recent survey conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC) indicated that their organisation’s reli...

Tom Ambler, leisure sales manager at Ramtech Electronics, looks at five ways to create smarter holiday parks. Record numbers of people are choosing to holiday in the UK. That’s good news for holiday park operators that can deliver a fantastic experience for customers, whilst creating an efficient and safe working environment for staff. In order to achieve this utopia, holiday parks operators are choosing business information and monitoring platforms that provide real time alerts, data and...

Coats is the provider of industrial thread manufacturing, with more than 17,000 employees producing enough fibre daily to stretch to the sun and back four times. The 250-year-old company has stayed at the forefront of textile innovation as demand evolved from sewing thread to healthcare PPE and carbon composite fibres for aerospace manufacturing. Coats leverages new technologies and market expertise to develop products for customers in the apparel, luggage, footwear, home and recreation, perso...

World Refugee Day 2022 took on an even greater significance this year as it comes amid the brutal war in Ukraine. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed global displacement figures to record levels. More than five million Ukrainian refugees have been registered across Europe since the conflict began in February. One third of Ukraine’s population has been internally or internationally displaced. Reasons of dis...

Pelion announced an extension of its long-standing partnership with BT Wholesale, which will provide Pelion customers access to its EE network, the largest mobile network in the UK. Through this agreement, Pelion customers in the UK will have access to EE’s 4G network and will gain access to its 5G network later in the year. Highest-quality connectivity “Pelion is committed to providing customers with the highest-quality connectivity available at the best possible rates, and partn...

Pelion is an independent company, rising from Arm’s technology heritage and singularly focused on accelerating IoT adoption. What does this mean for the world of IoT? The goal is to provide a reliable foundation to manage both the ‘I’nternet (connectivity) and ‘T’hings (devices). It wants to empower businesses to unleash IoT data, applications, and the business transformation promised by IoT. IoT technologies So far, IoT technologies have struggled to solidify th...

Antarctica is the Earth’s southernmost and least populated continent. It holds the world record for the lowest temperature ever measured: −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F). To help cover different scientific bases in the Argentine region of Antarctica, Dahua Technology has donated 15 security cameras specially developed to handle the harsh weather conditions in the “white continent”. These devices enable 24-hour footage, increase contact and connectivity with scientists...

Matrix has been a consistent participant at IISE and will be participating at the Delhi event in 2022 as well. It will be unveiling the recently launched Extreme series of NVR and Professional Dome Cameras. Matrix will also be exhibiting its other Video Surveillance, Time-Attendance, and Access Control solutions at this event. Products on display IP Video Surveillance solutions In this event, Matrix will display its latest range of IP Video Surveillance solutions, including server-based ente...

Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), and financial and banking solution provider, Technical Equipment & Supplies Company (Tesco), are collaborating to promote and support the adoption of contactless biometric payment cards in the Middle East. The partnership follows a strong start to the year for Fingerprints, with its biometric sensors and software platform for biometric payment cards gaining new ground in Africa, India, and currently in the Middle East, a key ma...

Secure Logiq is making its debut at Intersec Saudi Arabia, taking a presence on the Seagate booth 1-B26. The fourth edition of the show will be held from 13 - 15 September 2022 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Ultra-high storage solution “The technology partnership we have with Seagate is helping to bring the perfect ultra-high storage solution tuned specifically for security professionals in the Middle East,” says Secure Logiq Midd...

With millions in inventory, car dealerships can’t take any risks with their security, but manual security patrols significantly increase operating costs. To address this challenge, Hungarian car dealership, CarNet FOR-TOP Ltd. has implemented an innovative, AI-powered perimeter protection solution from Hikvision. This supports far more efficient remote security monitoring, while also automating car-rental processes for further cost savings – all adding up to 100% ROI in under eight...

When they talk about digitalisation, there is one topic that keeps coming up: Smart Office. Intelligent IoT solutions that makes the users’ everyday lives safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Systems to centrally manage employees' access with no keys and physical cards - face recognition, manage employee time tracking, and secure office printing with the embedded face recognition reader, are now seen as state-of-the-art. Dürr, founded in 1896, is a mechanical and plant engine...

Climax Technology launches a new-generation Indoor and Outdoor PIR Motion Sensor Camera, VST-892/VST-892EX Series, both of which adopt revolutionary SF1 technology. SF1 technology endows compatible products with optimum image transfer speed while preserving high resolution, which is unparalleled by any products in the current market. Alarm image transmission speed 3 times faster As SF1 technology is an upscaling to the existing F1, the next-generation motion sensor cameras retain F1’s 2...

At the 4th edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2022, Videonetics will showcase its ground-breaking and field-proven Artificial Intelligence-powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) and expand its regional footprints. Intersec Saudi Arabia The exhibition, taking place from September 13th to 15th in Riyadh, is the world's premier safety and security trade expo and a successful networking platform for key government leaders, agencies, and organisational heads. The industry’...

VIVOTEK, the pioneer IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the launch its highly anticipated cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), VORTEX, in the United States, marking not only the company’s grand debut in the subscriptions market but also its ability to consolidate camera, app, web, cloud and deep learning technology into a cohesive and powerful AI surveillance solution. To celebrate the successful launch of VORTEX and rapidly gain market exposure, VIVOT...

The Electronic Security Association recently installed Jamie Vos, President of Security Solutions Northwest, and Steve Firestone, CEO of Firestone Strategies Group on its new Board of Directors. The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA affairs and to set the direction to optimise the growth and performance of the organisation. Each Board Member has a responsibility for ensuring strategies and policies are developed, discussed...

As hurricane season ramps up and with weather becoming increasingly unpredictable, getting immediate notification of changing or dangerous situations can help customers and their facilities stay safer and better respond to conditions. Connected Technologies LLC, maker of Connect ONE®cloud-hosted management interface,has added National Weather Service alert detection, a new capability that reports directly to the platform for real-time reporting. A dealer request brought this new service to...

Safetyflex Barriers, a global counter terrorist specialist based in Coventry, United Kingdom (UK), has expanded its innovative street furniture range, with the launch of its first ever in-built crash bench. The Crash Bench 40 has been designed and manufactured by Safetyflex Barriers to provide protection at inner city public realm projects and large venues. Crash Bench 40 The unique design of the Crash Bench 40 ensures it is completely surface mounted, requiring no foundations, pinning or fix...

viisights, Inc., the developer of innovative behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, and Qognify, an industry renowned company in advanced Video Management Solutions (VMS), have partnered to offer a seamlessly integrated solution that automates event detection and analysis. The integrated solution dramatically increases situational awareness by employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to autonomously detect, analyse, and understand situations and events, as they are unfo...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) – a community of D.C.-area security professionals representing industry and government – has revealed the details for its ninth annual charity golf tournament. The event will take place Monday, 3rd October 2022, at the Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria, Virginia. Proceeds from the annual golf outing will benefit the work of the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s centre for Brain Injury Recov...

Senstar, a pioneer in video management, video analytics, and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, has been awarded two significant contracts in the energy sector in the USA and Canada that are valued at over $2 million USD and aim to reinforce the security of several major strategic sites. Multi-layered system Senstar's advanced sensing solutions, including perimeter intrusion detection systems, will be installed to protect critical infrastructure. The multi-layered system includes FiberPa...