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By the initiative of Stfalcon LLC (stfalcon.com), supported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ajax Systems has launched the Air Alert app, already available in Google Play Market and AppStore. The Air Alert app instantly informs about the beginning and end of a civil defence alert in the region. No registration is needed and the user is only required to select the region. The Air Alert app does not collect users’ data or geo-location data. The Air Alert app The app g...

Wind is a free and unlimited resource that provides potential energy toward the growing demand for clean, renewable power. In coastlines, islands, grasslands, mountainous areas, and plateaus that lack water, fuel and convenient transportation, wind power poses a potential boon for addressing local challenges. Chaka Wind Farm Chaka Wind Farm is located on the Gobi Desert, in Qinghai Province, China. At an altitude of 3,200 metres (nearly 2 miles) above sea level, Qinghai has abundant wind energ...

To maximise safety for visitors to a number of city parks, the city of Vladivostok in Russia has deployed a smart video solution from Hikvision, which provides automated alerts in the event of a security risk. In cities around the world, parks provide a welcome and much-needed respite from urban noise and traffic. What’s more, parks give people a chance to meet and socialise in an outdoor setting, and to enjoy leisure activities, such as sports and jogging, and for children to use playgro...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security leaders from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021, as organisations adapted to changing conditions. The changing role of physical security Physical security continues to evo...

AxxonSoft is taking part in the prominent US security industry trade show - ISC West 2022 that will be held from March 23 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo (The Venetian Convention and Expo Center), in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI-enabled VMS and Cloud solutions The company invites all security professionals, from the integrator and end-user side, to explore their new AI-powered VMS and Cloud solutions, at booth 26099, at the ISC West 2022 exhibition. AxxonSoft’s products and soluti...

Matrix Comsec, a globally renowned manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in PACC 2022 event, to be held at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, in Goa, India, from 3rd to 6th March 2022. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at the show. Matrix proudly presents their Stalwart product, COSEC ARGO FACE - a culmination of modern technology that supports multiple contactless credentials, such as the face, sma...

VIVOTEK, the world’s renowned IP surveillance and security solutions provider, has jointly announced its partnership with global software automation provider, Immix, in providing back-end solutions on the Immix Platform. This new integration offers Immix’s customers, access to VIVOTEK NVRs (network video recorders) and presents flexible and friendly operations on video and audio management solutions. VIVOTEK – Immix integration Immix is primarily focused on video integration...

2N, the globally renowned company in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has updated the firmware of the 2N Indoor View, the company’s answering unit for high-end residential projects, to turn it both into a surveillance device and a control panel for complex home automation systems. The firmware upgrade is designed to meet the changing requirements of people living in luxury properties all over the world. 2N Indoor View firmware upgrade The residents of luxury buildi...

SAGE Integration, globally renowned security technology provider serving enterprise Fortune 100 clients, has announced the appointment of two new Senior Account Executives, in order to accommodate the security integrator’s continued rapid growth. Both new hires, Victoria Lepone and Anne Claghorn, will work from SAGE Integration’s Philadelphia office. Senior living housing, data centres expert Victoria Lepone specialises in multi-family and senior living housing, data centres and c...

Gallagher, a technology provider of integrated security, people protection, and site management solutions, has announced the appointment of Andres Maurcio De La Ossa Garzon, Jason Raptis, and Leonel Urrutia within their Americas team. Andres work experience  Andres Maurcio De La Ossa Garzon has joined Gallagher’s Latin America team as a Technical Business Development Manager. With over six years of integrator experience supporting customers within the mining, maritime, and industri...

Vicon Industries, Inc. (Vicon), a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., globally renowned designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, has recently announced the appointment of Darren Cawte as the company’s UK Sales Manager, serving the Southwest United Kingdom region. Darren Cawte has over six years of experience within the security sector, notably with some of the industry’s most prominent manufacturers and smart-home security compan...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the WinGuard open PSIM software from Advancis. The integration uses the Senstar Symphony SDK to bring live and recorded video along with video analytic alarms into WinGuard, where it can be displayed alongside physical security and other data. VMS and analytics mechanism “The integrated Win...

Alcatraz AI, the globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that they will be showcasing their state-of-the-art, autonomous access control system, the Rock, at ISC West 2022 (Booth 21124). ISC West 2022 Alcatraz AI provides organisations with autonomous access control through AI-powered facial authentication that works in real-time, making spaces safer. The ISC West 2022 security conference will be taking place at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA fro...

A powerful new suite of programmable eCLIQ keys provide more robust, longer-lasting performance. An IP67 rating against water and dust guarantees new eCLIQ Basic, eCLIQ Professional and eCLIQ Connect keys from ASSA ABLOY can handle any weather conditions. Durability is ensured with up to a 10-year lifetime warranty from a single, standard battery for the Basic and Professional keys. All three new keys are compatible with new and existing eCLIQ wireless access control systems, and can be used al...

Most people are familiar with the single fingerprint scanner used in one-to-one verifications such as those found in IT systems and the 4-4-2 ten-print scanner used in one-to-many applications such as police bookings and border control. Yet there is a lesser-known cousin of theirs that is also worth knowing— the two-finger scanner. Also called dual fingerprint scanner, the two-finger scanner might be a bit more obscure, but it serves a unique purpose — to bridge the gap between sing...

Security attacks are getting more sophisticated now than ever before. Whether it’s state-sponsored espionage or organised cybercrime, most businesses are struggling to defend themselves against evolving threats. According to a Ponemon Institute report, the odds of experiencing a security breach within two years have increased to around 30% in 2019, up from 22.6% in 2014. To protect the brand and bottom line, enterprises must stay one step ahead of malicious personnel. An advanced security...

How do you create a safe and liveable city, with increasing pressure from traffic to the city? ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer a total solution for automating and regulating traffic flows to city centers. These two business partners have been working together for over 15 years, which has resulted in lots of proven installations in the Dutch market. Thanks to the combined knowledge and expertise, ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer effect...

Singapore Airshow 2022 was officially opened today by Minister for Defence, Dr. Ng Eng Hen and Minister for Transport and Minister-In-Charge of Trade Relations, Mr. S Iswaran, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Singapore Airshow 2022 The biennial event, Singapore Airshow 2022 is taking place from February 15 to February 18, 2022, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, with more than 13,000 trade attendees and almost 600 participating companies, from more than 39 countries and...

Enhancing enterprise security is high on the list of priorities for businesses across sectors. Within the retail industry, there is an additional focus on enabling new ways of working through management tools. Integrated solutions and applications help to create a robust security landscape and ensure a future-ready posture as organisations look to address emerging risks and create better experiences for next-gen employees. Physical access control (i.e., the readers on the door and the credentia...

Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Centre (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...

Allison Transmission will highlight its latest technology in firefighting and emergency services, including its eGen Power electric propulsion system, at the SICUR biennial international trade fair – SICUR 2022, taking place at the IFEMA exhibition centre, in Madrid, Spain, from February 22-25, 2022, at stand 8E26. Providing agility, speed and enhanced control, Allison’s fully automatic transmissions are already the preferred choice for fire departments in Spain and around the globe...

The rapid global growth rates in electronics production, combined with constantly rising quality standards and high requirements on process reliability, require new, innovative measurement methods in order to achieve a market-leading position, to stay competitive and to guarantee the highest quality standards to customers. Established testing methods, such as optical and electrical tests, often fail to detect serious quality deviations such as high moisture content in the PCB substrate, thermal...

Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlose Estes as the Senior Director of Monitoring Operations. Through this role, he will oversee SES Alarm Monitoring Operations throughout its robust network of monitoring centers, which serve North America. Carlose Estes brings over 25+ years of experience in electronic security and alarm monitoring operations to the SES team. Formerly, he was responsible for Johnson Controls International’s (JCI) field...

ISC West, in collaboration with a premier sponsor - Security Industry Association (SIA), continues to experience steady growth for the upcoming event, ISC West 2022, which will be taking place just less than two months away, from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (SIA Education@ISC: March 22-24 | Exhibit Hall: March 23-25). After initial reports of strong attendee registration numbers since early-January launch, ISC West continues to expand its Show Flo...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Programme and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution providers c...

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as one has seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...

This year’s Singapore Airshow 2022, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, from 15 to 18 February 2022, will see a total of eight flying displays and fly-pasts from four air forces and two commercial companies. Flying for the first time at the Singapore Airshow is the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), called Tejas. The single jet performance will bring impressive stunts and maneuvres to Singapore’s skies. Singapore Airshow 2022 Last seen at the 201...

In the town of Mistelbach, close to Austria’s borders with Czechia and Slovakia, a voluntary fire service has been in operation for 140 years. In that time, they have not only fought the dangers posed by fire, but also provided first aid in special operations, such as vehicle recovery and rescues. Disaster assistance service A disaster assistance service is also in place, in order to provide regional aid in the event of a disaster and to support, or relieve fire brigades on major assignm...

BSI (British Standards Institution) has announced that it has certified its first Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) products, Abbott’s neuromodulation clinician programmer app and its patient controller app for use on compatible personal Apple smartphone devices, to the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) via its Notified Body in The Netherlands (2797). All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and subject to the most rigoro...

On December 14, 2021, Hornet and Safran Electronics & Defense signed a partnership agreement at Arquus' headquarters in Satory, France, to promote the Hornet series of remotely operated turrets. Developed for the Scorpion program, these turrets combine Arquus' know-how in designing and integrating systems for armoured vehicles with Safran's expertise in inertia, optronics, and electronics. Joint marketing strategy Building on this cooperation, Hornet and Safran Electronics & Def...