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At the Dubai Airshow, HENSOLDT will focus on its broad range of sensor technologies in the airborne solutions domain. The sensor solutions are deployed on various platforms, including helicopters, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. Come and visit them at Stand no 1039. HENSOLDT will present its airborne multi-mission surveillance radar PrecISR, along with other HENSOLDT sensors such as the ARGOS II electro-optical gimbal, which can be seamlessly integrated into the new Xplorer Mission Syste...

PSA Security Network, the globally renowned consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Zenitel, an international provider of intelligent communication solutions and products. This new partnership agreement will provide PSA Security Network’s members and owners, an opportunity to work with Zenitel directly. PSA - Zenital partnership Our partnership with Zenitel is a major step in the convergence of technologies between the sound/audio and security...

Aqua Security, a globally renowned pure-play cloud native security solutions provider, has announced a strategic investment from Capital One Ventures, together with the appointment of Capital One’s Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Betz to Aqua’s Executive Advisory Board. Cloud native security solutions The announcement further validates Aqua Security’s leadership as a cloud native security solution provider for financial services providers. Aqua Security has more tha...

Abloy UK has been awarded a 5-year contract with UK Power Networks valued at £2.5m to upgrade the current mechanical locking systems to a combined electromechanical and mechanical locking solution, for its high and low voltage distribution networks. Rob Bennett, Senior Business Development Manager at Abloy UK, has facilitated the partnership between Abloy UK and UK Power Networks. UK Power Networks own and maintain the electricity distribution network across South East England, the East o...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Edison Shen as its new Director of Standards and Technology. In this role, Edison Shen, who previously served as a Programme Manager in the Building Infrastructure and Transportation Systems Divisions, at the National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA), will manage and administer SIA’s standards and technical programme activities, and coordinate with other standards organisations that impact the SIA standards programme of work. Ne...

When decision makers seek to integrate new hardware into their automation process, they are often looking at a few key areas: the ease of use, price point, features, and the ability to utilise the hardware at multiple points throughout their system. The new A50 and A70 thermal cameras come in three options—Smart, Streaming, and Research & Development to fit the needs of professionals across a variety of industries—from manufacturing to utilities to science. The new cameras offer...

Amthal is celebrating its landmark 21st anniversary, and growth from a two-man residential security company to a 50 strong team, integrated fire, and security specialist. Launched in 2000, by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal now has over 50 members in the team and operates on a Europe-wide basis providing installation maintenance and monitoring services across all commercial, residential and public sectors. In 2008, Jamie Allam joined the management team to become Commercial...

Honeywell has announced that the company is launching the Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform that is designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets, to help protect people and property, optimise productivity, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, all while helping to reduce operational costs. Honeywell Pro-Watch Intelligent Command Pro-Watch 5.5 upgrade...

Real-time access control can enable facility managers to get ahead of security problems, rather than wait for them to get worse. Yet traditional wired access control can be expensive and disruptive to install. Wireless Aperio locks — installed cable-free and integrated online — add this real-time control to more doors at a much lower cost than equivalent wired door locks. Why do security managers increasingly prioritise online access control? Because real-time management of an onlin...

SALTO Systems announces appointments to the positions of regional sales manager in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast regions, and the North America Vertical Business Leader for retail and fitness. “With a constant eye on exceptional service and focus on our customers and our channel, we are once again expanding our sales team. We are confident the addition of these positions will enable us to better serve our customers in these key markets,” said Steve Burk, North America Dire...

The 23rd edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, ended at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany after four show days. A total of 10,000 attendees from the global airport industry met this week to network, discover the latest trends and developments, and source innovative equipment and systems, of which 5,100 were trade visitors. Visitors have come from 79 countries to visit inter airport Europe this year; the most...

St. George's Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs, Kent, was founded in 1841. As staff work to educate and enrich the lives of 1,800 children, aged 4 to 19 years old, they focus on values as relevant now as they were over 150 years ago; forgiveness, compassion, and friendship. The school prides itself on its history and Christian traditions. It aims to deliver an atmosphere where every student, member of staff, and individual is appreciated, nurtured, and supported regardless of t...

viisights Inc., will be showcasing their innovative behavioural analytics with advanced video understanding technology at ISC East 2021 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, November 17-18, 2021. The powerful solution is ideal for myriad security, health safety and business intelligence applications across a wide range of markets including smart cities, transportation, corporate and industrial campuses, education, healthcare, transportation, banking and finance and more. Company representativ...

Anviz’s client, Integrate Security (Integrar Seguridad), is a company that is dedicated to providing electronic security services. Integrate Security has trained personnel to provide the best solution to local and foreign tourism in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with ten years dedicated in this field. The challenge With a diverse set of physical identities and mobility of local and foreign tourists, who access multi-purpose buildings, it’s hard to manage sets of rooms only by keys. Unne...

Brivo, Inc., the global pioneer in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, and Crown PropTech Acquisitions (“Crown”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction values the company at a pro forma enterprise value of $808 million. Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Brivo, and its Class A...

In 2013, the Technical Group False Alarms (TG FAS) of the Fire Section began its work to better understand the causes and the data behind false alarms in fire detection and fire alarm systems. Since then, the Technical Group published reports and in 2018 published Euralarm’s first book; a study on the data analysis and collection methodology in selected European countries. The TG FAS is in its final stages to publish an update of the study. On December 16th, the Technical Group will conduc...

President Biden has signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This $550 billion infrastructure bill is the most significant U.S. investment in infrastructure in decades and includes funding far above baseline for many existing highway, transit, rail and other programs. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has issued the statement below regarding the impact of this legislation on the industry: SIA commends the president and Congress on the passage and signing of this importa...

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent critical communication solutions announce the launch of five, Next-Generation, IP Speakers that provide intelligent two-way communications and allow users to hear, be heard, and be understood in any situation. “IP speakers as an important part of public address systems are essential for mitigating security and safety challenges, especially in demanding environments,” says Lars Paulsson, EVP for Safety and Security at Zenitel. “We are excited...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global provider of high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, is expanding its HPC market reach for a broad range of industries by innovating at the system and cluster level. With its Total IT Solutions, Supermicro can deliver complete rack-level solutions faster and at a lower cost to not only scientific research organisations but also to enterprise customers in diverse industries such as manufacturing, life s...

CEO Avi Golan: “As a vendor of AI based facial recognition products for private companies and government agencies it is important for me to emphasise - facial recognition apps should be provided with an empty database” Australia privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, has found that the scraping pictures and identities from social networks breached citizens’ privacy. “The covert collection of this kind of sensitive information is unreaso...

Bird Home Automation, a Berlin-based manufacturer of ‘DoorBird’ IP access control devices, is expanding its product portfolio to include door intercoms with an integrated fingerprint sensor module, from Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints), in its D21- series. With a DoorBird door station, homeowners and residents can see and speak to visitors like delivery services on the go via their smartphones and manage access by unlocking the door when needed. Features of door intercom Each d...

Reader plays a very important role in the access control solution, as it links the credentials and controller system. GV-DESFire Series reader GeoVision has announced the launch of a new series of readers, supporting DESFire, one of the most secure hardware encryption to protect data transmission. The company’s GV-DESFire Series reader allows enterprises to better secure their assets, avoiding intrusions and malicious exploits. 5 key features that open the door to new business opportuni...

SmartTask, a UK-based developer of cloud workforce management solutions, has announced that 360 Alert Security has deployed SmartTask Mobile Patrols for its mobile security teams. An established user of SmartTask workforce management software to manage over 700 officers, 360 Alert Security selected the Mobile Patrols app to streamline its service delivery, enabling it to respond faster and more efficiently for site visits and call-outs, while also complying with Duty of Care requirements. Smar...

Founded in Belgium in 1986, Agristo has quickly become a pioneer in the supply of frozen potato products. The company serves clients in 130 countries with a fleet of 41,000 trucks. The company values its employees and strives to work as one team with one common goal and to have fun while doing it. So, after Brexit, when employees found themselves mired in many critical but manual tasks, Agristo looked for a way to free up their time. Ultimately, the company deployed a Blue Prism digital workfor...

Safetrust, a pioneer in secure credential solutions announced that the Safetrust SABRE Module™ has been Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) verified by the Security Industry Association (SIA), an approved global standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). OSDP is an access control communications standard to improve interoperability among access control and security products. SIA OSDP Verified™ is a comprehensive testing program that v...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions is delivering a full suite of innovative building technologies at Emory Healthcare’s new cutting-edge Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI) in Atlanta, Georgia. Advanced solutions Carrier and Emory are collaborating to implement advanced solutions from Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program – including HVAC, building automation, fire detection, access, and vi...

Compania Naţională de Căi Ferate ‘CFR’ - SA, the state railway carrier of Romania, has invested in an integrated security and safety solution from Johnson Controls, to protect passengers travelling on a new railway link, connecting the Otopeni Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest Nord main railway station, in Bucharest, Romania. Securing Bucharest’s new rail link The 2.95 km rail link, which was planned to facilitate the large number of fans travelling from the int...

Optilan, a communications and security systems integrator announces that it has secured two new facilities in Warwickshire in the UK. The Company has leased a new manufacturing and storage facility and a separate UK-based office headquarters (HQ). These new facilities represent several key investments Optilan is currently making to support its future growth aspirations including the recently rolled out Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP). Innovation and commitment Warwickshire is recogn...

The latest COVID-19 resurgence has spread to 11 provincial-level regions, including Gansu Province. Lanzhou City in Northwest China's Gansu Province is also fighting the epidemic since late October. Facing this situation, DNAKE actively responded to the national spirit “Help comes from all eight points of the compass for the one place in need” and contributes efforts to the anti-epidemic.   Only work together can they win the battle Intelligent devices and systems such a...

Bird Home Automation, a Berlin-based manufacturer of ‘DoorBird’ IP access control devices, is expanding its product portfolio, to include door intercoms with an integrated fingerprint sensor. IP video door stations of the D21x series are now equipped with fingerprint technology from Fingerprint Cards AB, a renowned global biometrics company, based in Sweden. This enables biometric authentication via fingerprint. DoorBird door station with mobile access With a DoorBird door station...