Surveillance & Security News for October 2021

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company in North America, has announced that Forbes’ America’s ‘Best Employers by State’ survey, partnered with market research company - Statista, ranked Allied Universal as a best employer in the US states of Colorado, Georgia, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin. ‘Best Employers by State’ survey The list is divided into 51 rankings, one for each of the 50 US states, plus the Distric...

Staff and school administrators can relax, when they know private rooms and equipment stores in schools are properly secured. Currently, many teachers must carry around cumbersome keys, in order to ensure that pupils do not enter rooms, which could put themselves or valuable school equipment at risk. With ASSA ABLOY’s Code Handle electronic locking solution, this is possible without having to constantly lock and unlock doors with keys. Instead, a PIN is all that is required to ensure auth...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, is releasing two new Tyco early-suppression, fast-response (ESFR) Rapid Install Sprinklers (RIS) for protection of warehouse and storage facilities. The Model ESFR-22 and Model ESFR-25 pendent sprinklers, and their accompanying custom welded outlet fitting, simplify installation for fire protection contractors by featuring pre-installed rubber gaskets and a thread connection...

The topic of airport security is assuming more and more prominence in Russia, and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport is no exception, relying on an apron and runway surveillance solution using Panomera® camera technology from the German-based solution specialist Dallmeier. Just under 7000 km as the crow flies from Moscow is the largest airport on the Russian island of Sakhalin – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport. It was awarded the status of International Airport by the International Civil Aviation Or...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced the PLAI Adapter for the Tyco Software House’s CCURE 9000 security and event management system, which connects to the PLAI Agent, for physical access control system compatibility. PLAI Adapter This open standards approach enables enterprises to easily manage personnel identity and physical access, across disparate physical access control platforms and other identity-based...

BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology and solutions that protect the air, sea, and land fleets of governments and related agencies, will participate and present its AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection Systems) family of solutions at the IDEX exhibition in Brno. Operational and combat-proven, AMPS is currently protecting hundreds of military and VIP aircraft worldwide, including aircraft of NATO member countries such as the Czech Republic. Spreos Dircm At the exhib...

Keyless Technologies, the next-generation biometric authentication company, announces that they have been granted a non-provisional patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, for how they authenticate and preserve the privacy of a user's digital identity. The technology prevents organisations, third parties and even Keyless from accessing a person's biometric data as it is not stored on a device or any centralised location - a market first. That means the technology exceeds regulation, suc...

Passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity announced the general availability of Secure Customers, a new solution that enables any company to eliminate the threat of customer account takeovers and accelerate new account conversions with the fastest cross-platform passwordless MFA available. Since Beyond Identity’s founding, the company has expanded from securing workforces to enabling DevOps teams to eliminate supply chain risks.  Sec...

Exabeam, the pioneer in next-gen SIEM and XDR announced Exabeam Cyberversity, an interactive educational experience meant to increase diversity and help close the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry. Participants, including students, recent graduates, and those curious about a career in cybersecurity, will get a chance to learn from Exabeam security experts and other industry professionals already established in the field.  Job openings The U.S. Department of Labour reported in Augus...

Cloud-based video surveillance specialist Cloudview has made three new appointments to strengthen its sales operation. Review of new recruits Andy Alexander joins as Sales Manager and was previously Regional Sales Manager at Security Dynamics. Before that, he held roles at Redvision CCTV, 360 Vision, and Siemens SBT. Since joining in June, he has brought new partners to the business, including security integrators, CCTV installers, and end-users. Hannah Edwards has been appointed Sales Admini...

As part of its commitment to providing the best possible services and reducing its carbon footprint, Pyronix launches its Support Hub. Designed to provide the most convenient way of accessing the information one needs, while removing unnecessary waste from products, all Pyronix product installation and programming manuals will instead be accessed via this brand-new online platform. Flexibility to choose manuals Moving forward, this means every Pyronix product will continue to include the &lsq...

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Square (ADGMS), located on Al Maryah Island, in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, is a high-profile, architecturally compelling business and hospitality hub. Many of the most globally prestigious companies inhabit the buildings, in the award-winning financial centre. Abu Dhabi Global Market Square ADGMS also hosts frequent international dignitaries and large-scale public events, including the Abu Dhabi national New Year’s fireworks display. Abu Dhab...

Dentsu International is an advertising and digital marketing organisation. With a clear passion for making the world a safer place, Dentsu is the only advertising holding company to be a member of RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, which they achieved for all their global offices in 2020. “Our Resilience team has an ambitious target to reach 90% of staff and secure a 70% response rate when any...

Shepherd Communication & Security, a provider of advanced technology solutions for electronic and specialty security systems, and CSI Protect, the exclusive U.S. distributor of SelectaDNA forensic marking technology, announces the first successful use of synthetic forensic technology as a crime-fighting tool in the Northeastern United States. Deploying innovative SelectaDNA technology, synthetic DNA evidence was captured following a larceny at Truman Jewelers in Albany. In that incident, a...

Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning video analytics producing a 93% false alarm reduction rate, has further unleashed the power of event-driven video surveillance software to create actionable intelligence for security operations. The new Calipsa pro analytics software suite adds four tiers of advanced analytics, incorporating customisable real-time alerts, camera health checks, object tracking and forensic video analysis. “We help companies extract value from their new and existing vide...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, and Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems, jointly announce their new ECO partnership on PBX-Intercom integration. The two top-notched companies aim to provide a comprehensive and unified communication solution for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), allowing mutual customers to benefit from visual intercom, remote access control, integrated video conferencing, instant messaging, file sharing, multi-client mana...

DeLu Jackson has joined ADT as Chief Marketing Officer to lead customer acquisition, marketing and advertising. Jackson brings with him a wealth of consumer marketing experience rooted in data and digital strategies developed while he was at Conagra Brands, Kellogg Company, McDonald’s and other brands. Jackson will lead marketing for ADT during a period of significant company transformation, activating important partnerships, such as ADT | Google, focusing on subscriber growth and deliver...

GA Security is one of the best and most reliable security companies Newcastle-based, offering a wide range of security services. These services include event security, manned guarding, mobile patrols, and CCTV solutions. With these services, clients can guarantee excellent performance from their highly skilled and trained guards. Customer service One of the best services this company provides is its event security services. This service stands out from all other security companies in Newcastle...

Anviz Global has announced the roll out of a new server for CrossChex Cloud in Europe, which fulfills the requirement of GDPR. Users can avail of the free trial with a faster connection and enhanced data security. CrossChex Cloud CrossChex Cloud is a cloud-based time and attendance management system, without any software, needed. It is a super-quick setup and easy-to-use system, which is dedicated to saving money for businesses, through employee time management, reducing administrative costs o...

Anviz Global is dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions to customers. Their commitment to quality includes proactive management of the Anviz Global’s product lifecycle, in order to ensure a streamlined portfolio that helps users easily select the right solution for each application. Operational efficiency This process also provides operational efficiencies for Anviz Global and their partners, helping them to deliver on their commitment, to improve the way enterprises do busi...

The Japanese manufacturer has deployed thousands of Xerafy Metal Skin RFID tags at its Oita Works facility to create visibility in its WIP Management. Japan’s Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES), a global engineering company that specializes in marine vessels, energy systems, and infrastructure, is implementing Xerafy’s Mercury Metal Skin RFID labels at its MES Oita Works facility for its work-in-process (WIP) management. Material handling equipment The MES Oita Works faci...

Novo Surgical unveiled its first-generation RFID-enabled surgical instrument prototypes, at IAHCSMM 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The prototypes are the result of month-long research and development efforts, by Novo Surgical’s engineering and quality control teams, and using patented Xerafy RFID technology. “We’re excited to present our first-generation of smart instruments developed in collaboration with Xerafy,” said Abed Moiduddin, the Vice President (VP) of Bus...

Headquartered in London, Fremantle is one of the world’s largest content creators, producers, and distributors, operating in over 30 countries. This fact is great for fans, but not so great for Fremantle’s finance team who find it challenging to produce key, time-critical, monthly reports. To fix the problem they partnered with Arvato and Blue Prism to launch an all-new showstopper, intelligent automation.  Challenge Fremantle is undeniably one of the world’s largest co...

Naranja is Argentina’s largest issuer of credit cards. With over 5 million clients and 210 storefront locations across the country, the company has a substantial presence in nearly every city. Headquartered in Cordoba, Argentina’s second-largest city, Naranja has over 4 million cardholders and 9 million active cards that perform 146 million transactions per year. While its primary operations are in Argentina, Naranja also has a strong presence in Peru and the Dominican Republic via...

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is the most significant cybersecurity threat to enterprise organisations, with $1.8 billion in reported losses in 2020 alone. This type of email attack occurs when a cybercriminal uses social engineering to impersonate a trusted contact—typically an executive, coworker, vendor, or partner—to steal money or valuable information. Because these emails rarely contain malicious links or attachments, they are difficult to detect by standard email security p...

IntSights and ALSO Holding AG launched a new partnership that presents an exciting opportunity for ALSO’s 9,000+ channel partners and the businesses they serve. Through the ALSO Cloud Marketplace, channel partners can extend their solution sets with IntSights Threat Command to provide business-critical external threat intelligence to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMB and SME security leaders have limited resources and visibilit...

Safetytech Accelerator announces collaboration with DP World Europe and IronYun to reduce risk in ports through AI video analytics. Ports are extremely busy places – with cranes, lorries, and people in constant motion, the risk of accidents is high. Safetytech Accelerator believes that modern artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms can help reduce this risk, and is working with two pioneers in their respective fields to show how this can be done. About DP World DP World i...

New software enhances the autonomy of the group work of robots so much needed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A year of operation of robots in terms of the global COVID-19 pandemic allowed accumulating invaluable experience of their practical application. The robots were exploited in different countries and under different restrictions caused by the quarantine. The general trend has become a significant difficulty in the possibility of the presence of personnel in the protected area a...

The Security Executive Council (SEC) welcomes Tom Bello, Coral Gehring, Matthew Giese, and Tom Mahlik to its faculty of esteemed security experts. SEC subject matter experts and emeritus faculty (former CSOs and CISOs) have excelled in their careers and are eager to transfer their knowledge and competencies to other security pioneers. About Tom Bello Tom Bello (emeritus faculty) is senior risk management and global security professional with 38 years of combined experience in federal law enfo...

Luxsecurity Luxembourg SA was the first company to use security robots in Luxembourg. For many years, Luxsecurity has been providing high-quality security services, to both private properties and businesses. The area of work of the company is not only Luxembourg, but also in other European cities. The highest level of service requested by Luxembourg consumers is in high demand beyond its borders. Argus security robot Luxsecurity Luxembourg SA has selected the most advanced Argus security robo...