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DNAKE, an industry-renowned and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, is pleased that new firmware has been released for all IP intercom devices. For 7'' Indoor Monitor 280M-S8 New GUI design New API and web interface UI in 16 languages For all DNAKE IP intercoms UI in 16 languages: Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese English Spanish German Polish Russian Turkish Hebrew Arabic Portuguese French Italian Slov...

Digitalisation, working from home, teleconferences – coronavirus has propelled everyone into the future. Internet, whenever and wherever the user wants. Transfer speeds? Data volume? There are seemingly no limits to user requirements. Is it all to be expected? Yes, if Fiber Service OÖ GmbH was on site beforehand. The Upper Austrian company ensures that data flows without a hitch – especially in remote and sparsely populated areas. Fiber Service OÖ is responsible for the ex...

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...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control, biometrics, and solutions for time and attendance management, announced its products and solutions have acquired international safety certificates to ensure the highest level of security and protection. CoreStation and XPass D2 verifications Suprema’s four-door access control panel CoreStation is its first controller that acquired UL 294 compliance, a certification that evaluates the safety and reliability of the product. Suprema’s comp...

Orion ECI is pleased to announce that Tom Elliott has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, Enterprise Sales. Most recently, Tom held the position of Director of Global Business Development and previously held the title of National Sales Manager. Evolving client needs “I am proud to announce the promotion of Tom Elliott to Vice President, Enterprise Sales.” Orion Entrance Control, Inc.’s CEO Steve Caroselli stated, “Tom has been a critical lead...

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...

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...

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety....

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...

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...

Silverstein Properties, a renowned real estate development, investment and management firm, has introduced contactless access to its 7 World Trade Center office building, located in New York City, USA, through an employee badge in Apple Wallet. Silverstein Properties’ employee badges in Apple Wallet allow users to easily access its office buildings, tenant floors, fitness centres and amenity spaces, using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Starting at their 7 World Trade Center office space, th...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises reported a 37% increase in new sales bookings in 2021, compared to the previous year. The sales growth was primarily driven by a rapidly changing threat landscape for retail and restaurant chains and their need to find technology-based solutions to address the steep increase in organised retail crime. The industry-wide trend...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the access-control platform built for mobile, is combining efforts with Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry. Both organisations announce that their solution has been deployed to secure Fairbourne Office Tower, the newest premium commercial building in West Valley City, Utah. Summit Technology, an IT solutions provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, installed the building-wide solu...

New growth in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has led to improvements in access control systems. AI combines the quick, automated protocols of electric systems, with humans’ capacity to learn and observe key points. With both of these in play, the system can quickly evaluate potential threats, such as tailgaters, and adjust security levels. Alcatraz AI focuses on 5 key ways the process can be streamlined, with the inclusion of AI technology. Identify in an instant For humans...

Today’s enterprises are being challenged to stay one step ahead of security threats. Data shows that in 2021, the average cost of a data breach reached US$ 4.24 million, up from US$ 3.86 million in 2020, and the highest in 17 years. The surge in flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Working From Anywhere – WFA) is making an already challenging situation even more complex. Leaders now need to decide how to combine enterprise-level security with current working models. The timing...

Anviz is excited to announce that the team has moved to a new location in Union City, expanding its sales team and logistic centre, along with a state-of-the-art training area. The old office served well, and it made great memories there, but it couldn't be more exciting about the new space. In the past 2 years, the global business had been affected in various aspects. Anviz Global Inc. has been lucky to keep the business growing. New officer offers more space The new office offered more squa...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors announced their North American manufacturing facility in Lillington, NC has received national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) accreditation. Administered through the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the SHARP Recognition Program certifies employers that have established, implemented, and maintained exceptional work...

Permiso.io, a Palo Alto-based startup that provides the first of its kind in cloud identity detection and response for cloud infrastructures, announces a $10 million seed funding round with participation from institutional investors and angels. The round was led by Point72 Ventures and included Foundation Capital, Work-Bench, 11.2 Capital, Rain Capital, as well as numerous security industry leaders such as: Jason Chan, former VP of Information Security at Netflix; Talha Tariq, Chief Security Of...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, announced that CGL Technologies will join their membership under the leadership of newly appointed Principal, Christopher Wetzel. The addition of CGL Technologies marks the fourth new member company for Security-Net within the past month, bringing its total number of member companies to 19. CGL Technologies is a security systems integrator based out of Westwood, Mass., recognised for providing integrated security solutions to many la...

BaseCamp Student is a pioneering company in the popular and growing co-living space, operating nine student housing facilities in Denmark, Germany, and Poland, with more locations to come. Offering more than just rooms and great amenities, BaseCamp builds global student communities with a focus on creating lifelong friendships and enhancing the student journey. The BaseCamp building in Lyngby, Denmark, recently received a prestigious award from MIPIM for best residential development. The buildi...

A Scottish social housing provider has teamed up with access control and door entry manufacturer Videx to equip 60 supported living flats with a customised solution, across 6 apartment blocks. Residents of St Peter’s housing development, managed by Glasgow-based Patrick Housing Association, required an easy to use but secure entry system to enable access for residents and visitors. Working with installer RenRoC, Videx supplied its popular IPURE system, an IP video door entry system, whic...

Kentec Electronics, the manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will be utilising Intersec 2022 to showcase how its latest wireless detection technology, Sigma, and Taktis control panels have been designed to make the lives of installers and end-users easier.   Wireless mesh technology Taking centre stage will be Kentec’s latest wireless mesh technology, which not only reduces installation costs and timescales but also removes the design limitations associated with...

Fastlane Turnstiles, manufactured by Integrated Design Limited (IDL), have always proven popular in the Middle East due to the elegant design and reliability of the entrance control solutions. But, they don’t just appeal to the region’s desire for elegance. Behind the beautiful exterior, the intelligent technology facilitates seamless third-party integrations and prevents entrance violations like no other. And, at Intersec in January, IDL will unveil new optical technology which add...

ProdataKey (PDK), a manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, has introduced four new controllers that expand the flexibility of its high-security Redline: the PDK Red 8, Red Max, Red Gate, and Red Pedestal. All-in-one multi-controller enclosures The new PDK Red 8 and PDK Red Max are all-in-one multi-controller and power supply enclosures designed to streamline ordering and installation of access control hardware in midsize to large-scale commercial projects. The Red...

Traka launches a new animated video to highlight the solutions available for busy distribution centres, to ensure they can run like clockwork to deliver goods on time and in full. Highlighting the issues faced by distribution centres, especially when it comes to management of hand-held devices, the two-minute video presents ways to save time, resource and money, whilst allowing full visibility and traceability of assets at all times. Asset management lockers Lee Payne, Market Development Mana...

Real estate services firm, JLL, owns and leases 2 London Bridge, which is a prominent space located on the Southbank, overlooking the River Thames and London Bridge. It has an attractive period façade to the east, and a glass and steel exterior to the west. The seven-storey property comprises mostly of multi-tenant office space, though a cocktail and espresso bar, London Grind, occupies the ground floor. The building is very close to the world-famous Borough Market, with easy access to m...

Connected Digital Security Solutions is the theme of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions 2022 showcase in Dubai. A special highlight being the Incedo Business solution, created for businesses on the move, who need a security solution, which grows with them. With the launch of new Cloud Offline functionality at Intersec 2022, security managers have more choice on how they work remotely, while maintaining control over all their buildings. Live demonstrations of Incedo Business Cloud will be staged at Du...

Device Authority, a pioneer in identity and access management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces it has integrated FIDO device onboarding (FDO) into the KeyScaler platform. Device onboarding is the process of installing secrets and configuration data into a device, so it can connect and interact securely with an IoT platform. It typically takes 20 minutes to manually onboard a device (gateway or a sensor), thus manual onboarding does not scale for IoT. Security lifecycle managem...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched Tyco Software House iSTAR Ultra G2, a next generation door controller, which is designed for cyber resiliency, providing customers with faster processing power, advanced enterprise functionality and the building blocks needed for future expansion. iSTAR Ultra G2 door controller Ideal for mid-size to large scale deployments in higher education, healthcare, government, data center,...

DNAKE, an industry pioneer and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, and Yealink, a unified communication (UC) terminal solution provider, have completed the compatibility test, enabling the interoperability between DNAKE IP video intercom and Yealink IP phones. Easy door entrance access As the door entry device, DNAKE IP video intercoms are used to control the door entrance. Integration with Yealink IP phones allows the DNAKE SIP video intercom system to receive phone calls lik...