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viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, proudly announces the release of Wise 3.0, ushering in the next generation of advanced proactive and preemptive analytics for professional security, safety, and business intelligence applications. Wise 3.0 Wise 3.0 provides significant improvements in processing throughput and speed impacting overall performance, specifically in high recall and low false positive rates. The new release also provides higher levels of...

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in RFID and RF security solutions, has announced it is working with McDonald’s France to incorporate RFID technology into the global fast-food giant’s new reusable containers. Eliminating unnecessary packaging The move comes following McDonald’s commitment to eliminating unnecessary packaging and contributing to the improvement of recycling systems. It also coincides with the introduction of new French legislation that came into effect in...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and programme for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. A...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its solution will be deployed across all Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises properties. The gaming organisation originally implemented ZeroEyes at its flagship location, River Spirit Casino, in October 2022, and is expanding the deployment based on its early success.  An extensive active shooter training programme Recog...

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was rigorously tested by the TSA for effectiveness and suitability, and as a result, will be included in the TSA’s 2023 approved product list. The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation's largest university-affiliated r...

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in identity technologies and biometric solutions announces that it has been selected as the technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra. “DigiYatra” is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Aviation Ministry in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. Solution development and delivery Over the last one and a half years, IDEMIA has worked tirelessly along...

Innovative FinTech startup, Mia-FinTech, has partnered with the passwordless authentication platform, Futurae, to give their customers access to advanced authentication and authorisation services for digital identity management. Addressing login errors Login errors account for over 50% of helpdesk tickets in the banking and financial services sector. Futurae addresses these challenges by offering a range of authentication options that comply with regulatory standards, streamlining the onboard...

Fraudsters use many techniques to forge a document, and photo manipulation or replacement is not a rare one. For instance, they can morph a new picture and attach it to a valid document. The options are numerous, but they are generally related to visible primary portraits.  However, the absolute majority of identity documents currently have secondary and/or “ghost” photos that may or may not be visible to the naked eye. Such additional portraits are added to documents in RFID c...

Swiss Arabian is the pioneer of Arabian perfumes that spans over 40 years. Over the years, the Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group has grown from strength to strength. Currently, it stands tall as the first perfume manufacturer in the UAE. They operate five modern manufacturing facilities spread across an area of 165,000 sq. ft., producing more than 35 million perfumes annually and exporting the same to over 80 countries. Challenges Swiss Arabian has a prominent presence across several cities in the...

The British Security Awards 2023, an annual awards ceremony organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), was held on 21st June, in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. The British Security Awards were established to celebrate the achievements, acts of bravery, and innovations made by members of the UK’s private security industry across the systems and guarding services sectors. NSI as sponsor As a long-term supporter of apprenticeships and their significance in helpi...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a programme presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders. Recognising 25 security leaders Each year, this new initiative will honour 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honoured during a special award ceremony at Securing New Gr...

Caron Engineering needed a smart, secure RFID reader that would allow them to add operator authentication and log-in to their solutions for US and international CNC machining market customers and to enable those customers to use their current employee badge system. The reader needed to: Provide secure and accurate user identification, authorisation, and access control. Read all of the RFID card technologies their clients might be using. Be easy to reconfigure for new technologies of functi...

The dynamic connection between telecommunication and the hospitality industry has witnessed a fascinating journey of interdependence, mutual growth, and innovation. From the advent of telegraph services to the ubiquitous presence of telephones and the emergence of smart room technology, the hospitality sector has embraced telecom solutions with remarkable speed and enthusiasm. This interdependence has brought forth a myriad of benefits, revolutionising the guest experience, streamlining operat...

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defence Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and cont...

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company announces the launch of new audio redaction capabilities to its Secure Redact SaaS platform. Major shift The new feature, which is available through Pimloc’s integration with Medialogix, a specialist provider of Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) to a large number of police forces in the UK enables users to selectively anonymise audio in video evidence to comply with data protection regulation when shared in court, with the public...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. 360° Virtual Tour  The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital. From the outside of the building to every type of room and door inside, the tour...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced the release of a new version of their Face Verification system. Face Verification 13.1 Face Verification 13.1 includes a multi-platform SDK and a web service 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 Neurotechnol...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that Holley Hunt has joined RAD in the newly created role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Growth impact The announcement was made at the opening of Security LeadHER, an event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advanc...

Veridas, a global provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Age Verification product. Designed to help businesses meet stringent age verification regulations, this cutting-edge solution combines biometric verification and artificial intelligence to deliver accurate and efficient age verification services. Age Verification solution's new feature Veridas’ existing Age Verification solution comes equipped with Age Valida...

Founded in the early 1400s, the University of St Andrews is globally renowned and was recently ranked as the UK’s top university. It occupies around 150 separate buildings in and around the town of Fife, Scotland. Home to the St Andrews Prize for the Environment, it has many teams and departments that have won awards for sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental action. The University’s vision is to be net zero by 2035. St Andrews will take out all avoidable greenhouse ga...

More than three-fourths of respondents in the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index survey offered a positive take on current business conditions. Market findings The May-June Security Market Index found that 77% of the survey pool which comprises industry leaders who represent a cross-section of SIA membership describe conditions at their company as “excellent” or “good,” with 34% reporting the highest rating. A similar number, 78% said they...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, a global pioneer in gas and flame detection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, featuring updated informational content and a user-friendly interface. New content and experience  The website is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including improved accessibility and mobile compatibility. It introduces new content on a range of gases, including H2, CO, O2, NH3, and more, helping users understand the potential risks ass...

Matrix Comsec, a renowned player in the Telecom and Security domains, is set to showcase its enterprise-grade solutions at its ideation event, Matrix Partner Connect 2023, Jaipur on the 16th of June, 2023.  Matrix Partner Connect 2023 With over three decades of experience, Matrix has established itself as a provider of comprehensive communication and security solutions, catering to organisations of all sizes worldwide.  This exclusive event aims to highlight Matrix's latest innovati...

NIST ELFT is the world reference benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification. The benchmarked technology is used to identify latent fingerprints and latent palm prints found on crime scenes. Initial tests, carried out in October, showed that IDEMIA’s algorithms are the best to deliver accurate performance for fingerprint and palm print datasets. The original tests evaluated the ability to match fingerprints using latent images, with or without forensic expert features s...

Cybersecurity breach containment is tipped to be one of the key talking points on the show floor at the year’s Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running from 20-22 June 2023 at ExCeL London. Insights, advice, and strategy for cybersecurity Attendees will be able to meet leading cybersecurity providers and consultants, to find solutions to their challenges and equip themselves with tools to deliver an effective strategy.   As cybersecurity breaches...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced it will use a $100M primary equity investment from security giant SECOM, CO., LTD. to expand its suite of AI-powered products, fund geographic expansion, and enhance its enterprise features. Eagle Eye Smart Video Search Eagle Eye Networks has made significant advancements in AI technology with the introduction of Eagle Eye Smart Video Search, which has won five international product awards to date. Smart Video Search...

BioCatch, a global pioneer in fraud detection announced the global expansion of its behavioural biometric intelligence solutions in collaboration with Microsoft and is available as an offering for Microsoft’s Cloud for Financial Services (FSI Cloud). Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services provides capabilities to deliver differentiated experiences, empower employees, and combat financial crime while facilitating security, compliance, and interoperability.  Effective and compreh...

Vector Flow, the digital transformation pioneer in physical security automation, is proud to announce a new partnership with Nedap, a Dutch multinational technology company responsible for the development of powerful physical security solutions. This partnership sees the Vector Flow platform seamlessly integrate with Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system to simplify physical access and identity management (PIAM) and deliver an outstanding user experience. Bridging security ga...

Security sales and marketing specialist Wall2Wall Group, has signed up in partnership to promote Suprema’s Systems UK’s range of innovative access control, time & attendance, and biometric solutions. Wall2Wall Group was established to support security specialists with bespoke requirements for brand strategy support across different sales and marketing channel opportunities; including video, website, content creation, and social media. Effective security and biometric communicat...