Surveillance & Security News for September 2022
Fenwick Iribarren Architects have many years’ experience working with BIM. They have benefited from its transparency on projects in Spain and abroad. For Campus Acciona, a landmark new business and office development in the Hortaleza neighbourhood of Madrid, they sought a trusted BIM partner to streamline the specification process. According to Javier Iribarren, BIM brings many collaboration advantages to complex workflows: “Projects are much more coordinated between the different d...
At IACP 2022, on booth 3405, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. Featuring an extensive range of imaging and evidence management offerings and advanced AI-driven software and analytics, i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle...
Guidepost Solutions, a pioneer in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, announces the creation of ‘Centres of Excellence’ across the Security and Technology Consulting Division. The deployment of these ‘Centres of Excellence’ will enable an experienced global team to utilise resources and execute projects, regardless of geographic region. Technology consulting services In conjunction, Guidep...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces that industry veteran - Matthew Tomao has joined the company as a Regional Business Manager for North America. Specifically, Tomao will be responsible for driving the company’s sales and business development efforts across all markets in the northeastern U.S. Vast experience Matthew Tomao, a U.S. Army veteran, began his career as an estimator designing and engineering security sy...
ISC East, the Northeast’s security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, is pleased to announce that security and technology leaders Tomás Maldonado and Ryan McKenzie will headline the 2022 SIA Education@ISC East Keynote Series with the presentation ‘NFL Perspectives on Cybersecurity and Organisational Resilience.’ This keynote session is open to all...
Door access with mobile phone is constantly increasing. Mobile phone is excellent for carrying digital access rights – secure, convenient and available to everyone. Mobile credential is transferred from phone to reader using the phone’s Bluetooth connection. The connection between the reader and phone is protected by secure encryption – the same as mobile payments are using. Mobile access by phone also enables using the phone’s own security locking, such as fingerprint,...
ODSecurity will be launching globally, the next step in contraband detection – THEIA – the only full body scanner with automatic threat recognition software available on the market, at International Corrections and Prisons Association, in Orlando, Florida, from the 23 – 28 October 2022. THEIA uses complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software, to automatically highlight and identifies anomalies in scan images, which will direct staff to potential contraband, thereby stopping c...
SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms, will present the SMASH 3000 for the first time at the Land Forces Conference in Brisbane, Australia. SMASH 3000 SMASH 3000 is a lighter and smaller version of SMARTSHOOTER's handheld operated SMASH system. Using AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms, SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 3000 ensures each round...
After graduating from the ISEN Méditerranée engineering school where she specialised in ‘embedded systems,’ Maeve Petit turned to data science. Data science focuses on exploring, processing, and analysing raw data to extract valuable and even strategic information. “At first, my studies directed me towards the fields of embedded electronic and microelectronic applications. But I was also interested in data science, even though I had no technical training in this...
OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, and UiPath, an enterprise automation software company, announces a partnership to combine the power of the UiPath Business Automation Platform with OutSystems high-performance low-code. Together, they will enable customers to securely and intelligently automate core business processes and applications, while saving time, improving efficiency, and delivering transformational app experiences. The partnership integrates solutions a...
Vigitron, Inc. the manufacturer of network equipment designed for security systems announces the End of Life of its Vi35024 Fiber network switch and introduces its replacement, the Vi35136. The Vi35136 is a next-generation L2+/L3 with 8 1G UTP, 24 1G fiber ports and 4, 1G, 2.5G and 10G up-link ports. The switch provides programmable Jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes, port surge protections and dual power inputs. The Vi35136 is designed to handle the highest bandwidth and packet size demands, to p...
Barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, media converters, and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at the Association of Security Consultants’ CONSEC 2022, on 13th October, 2022, at Twickenham Stadium. To support security professionals and system operators, barox will be showing their range of managed and unmanaged industrial switches that cater for the specific demands of video and PoE-heavy applications, and fe...
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) wholly owned subsidiary, Skills for Security, has sold part of its share equity to The Banks Foundation (TBF). With a 49.9% share in Skills for Security, TBF will allocate its generated income to activities centered around young entrepreneurs encouraging and advancing their careers, training, salaries, and seed-fund start-ups. IoT and Security TBF was set up by Entrepreneur and Founder of CSL Group, Simon Banks, a long-standing advocate...
Danfoss is pleased to announce that Sheila Lenss has joined as Vice President, Head of its Americas Drives business. Lenss, who began her new role on 12th September 2022, replaces Ian Barrie, who is retiring after 28 years at Danfoss. She brings more than 20 years of executive business leadership to the role. “Danfoss Drives is a significant player in the market and I appreciate all that our Americas team has done to get us to this point,” said Ian Barrie, adding “We are...
Azena has announced upgrades to its open platform for smart cameras that offer new integration capabilities for smart cameras into existing video surveillance systems and tools for more efficient device management for systems integrators. AI-enabled video analytics With this deeper functionality, integrators using the Azena platform and the AI-enabled video analytics from the Azena Application Store, have wider control over large groups of devices, apps, and configurations runn...
Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announced the completed transition from Nortek Control to Nice North America. This milestone strengthens the Nice global brand and solidifies its position as a powerhouse in North America. Partners, including dealers, integrators, builders, and distributors, will benefit from its broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial solutions, deeper partner programmes, and expanded training a...
Operational technology (OT) uses hardware and software to monitor and control physical processes, devices, and infrastructure. Historically, OT systems were not connected to the Internet and were therefore not vulnerable to cyber-threats. Internet of Things (IoT) However, today’s OT systems are increasingly part of a company’s networks as technologies converge and the Internet of Things (IoT) gains prominence. No longer can OT systems be counted on to be “air-gapped,” t...
Cloud systems faced early resistance from physical security end users concerned about a perceived lack of control of data that ‘leaves’ their premises. More recently, mass adoption of cloud systems reflects widespread confidence in these systems to protect the data they handle. However, there are physical security professionals who remain concerned about cloud-based systems from the perspective of cybersecurity. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry...
Nowadays the Internet of Things has become an integral part of business around the world. The enhanced functionality made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT) and associated technologies are responsible for many of the major changes seen across society today. Video surveillance Video surveillance is one area that experiences substantial evolution driven by IoT technology. The intelligent monitors and sensors of the IoT combined with emerging high-speed network solutions promise to improve...
360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has announced a partnership with Building Defence Systems (BDS), to provide the entire portfolio of 360 Vision industrial cameras throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and wider GCC region. Perimeter protection solutions An industry renowned supplier and installer of specialist perimeter protection and entry point control solutions throughout the GCC and MENA region, BDS specialises in providing i...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 keynote speakers, featured panel sessions, and executive interviews for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 18-19 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis. Keynote presentation Securing New Ground 2022 conference will shape industry trends and...
Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, is celebrating 30 years of membership of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). During this time, Reliance High-Tech has been able to help shape the direction of the security industry by sharing its knowledge with other members and playing an active role in a number of special interest groups. Voice of the security industry Since it was formed in 1967, the BSIA has firmly established itself as the voice of the prof...
Rize–Artvin Airport is based off the coast of Rize Province, northeastern Turkey. It is a commercial airport serving primarily Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet and Pegasus Airlines. The airport was constructed on ground reclaimed from the Black Sea. It is expected to serve around two million passengers annually once travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Protecting buildings, the runway and people The safety of passengers and staff is vital to the airport experience" As a completely new ai...
Asio Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of tactical solutions for defence, security, and paramilitary applications, announces that it has recently completed the delivery of thousands of its ORION Systems to the IDF. ASIO Technologies' ORION systems are currently in operational use by the IDF, alongside the company's other cutting-edge tactical solutions. ORION (or OLAR/AMUD – as called by the IDF) is a rugged and secured mobile system for dismounted forces. Digital mission planni...
Video management software plays a vital role in video surveillance solution. Conventional VMS system may keep a lot of irrelevant recordings, such as animal running, swaying branches or flashing light. False alarm make users exhausted. It is time-consuming for the operator to search hours of footage to find a particular event. GV-VMS V18 is capable of identifying people & vehicle objects through AI inference. Recording can be triggered only when objects of interest (people & vehicles) a...
Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces the new cost-effective, 4-inch TandemVu 4 MP 25x IR Network Speed Dome, representing a powerful combination of PTZ and bullet lens systems that can capture high resolutions with sharp imaging in expansive areas to see the big picture and detailed views at the same time. Both lenses have AcuSense technology for human and vehicle filtering,...
SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, and Zaplox, a market innovator of the mobile guest journey and mobile key services for the global hotel market, have teamed up on adjacent booths at the Independent Hotel Show London on October 4-5, 2022. Independent hoteliers seeking a smoother, more convenient handling of guest check-in and hotel keys for more effective hotel operations can experience the combined mobile solution live on stands 1519 and 1518. Digital hotel...
A pioneer in AI monitoring software - Kepler Vision has announced a new partnership with Hikvision Spain to expand the use of its technology to three psychiatric hospitals in Spain. This move will see care staff empowered to deliver better and faster care to the patients in the event of falls, and assist those suffering from severe dementia. AI-powered solution The installation will see around 120 patients taken care of using 68 streams in both private rooms and public areas. The AI-powered...
Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, announces the appointment of Mark Molyneux as CTO for Cohesity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Mark Molyneux will play a key role in advising customers, prospects, and partners on how next-gen data management can help them manage, protect, secure, and derive value from their data - their most critical digital asset. Critical digital asset In his new role as EMEA CTO, Mark Molyneux will work hand-in-hand with a variety of partners...
SANS Institute, the global pioneer in cybersecurity training and certifications announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform. SANS utilised direct student and customer feedback to shape the all-new OnDemand experience that includes enhanced features for students to be more successful. This release follows SANS’ 15th anniversary of SANS OnDemand, which has provided online learning to more than 100,000 students worldwide. Improving security with online training &ldquo...
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