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Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of the future, and securing the Dubai Expo 2020, are some key features of Intersec 2019, as the final preparations are laid ahead of its big opening in Dubai next week. The 21st edition of the world’s leading trade for security, safety, and fire protection takes place from 20-22 January 2019, with more than 1,200 exhibitor...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology learning platform announced it has been named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE. Pluralsight ranked number 5 on the Small & Medium company list, following up the company’s recent number 9 ranking on the 2018 Best Small & Medium Workplaces and number 18 ranking on the 2018 Best Workplaces for Women lists by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.  Democratising...

March Networks, a global provider of video security and video-based business intelligence, is pleased to announce that one of Qatar’s top banks is deploying the company’s business intelligence software and integrated analytics to improve customer service and operations. The customer is one of six Qatari financial institutions currently using March Networks systems for advanced video surveillance and fraud prevention. The bank is already using an end-to-end March Networks video recor...

VIVOTEK, the global IP surveillance provider, will showcase its latest IP surveillance solutions at Intersec Dubai 2019, taking place from January 20 to 22 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. As well as presenting its cybersecurity strategy, Security-within-Security, VIVOTEK will display the latest development in cybersecurity solutions, deep-learning technology, and 180-degree solutions at its booth (#SA-B33). These three highlights will be introduced by VIVOTEK at Int...

A video surveillance system installed by Daemon Fire & Security, based on an AMG Systems-supplied Ethernet switch network, is helping to protect the UK’s first new inland rail freight hub for over a decade: iPort Rail. The iPort project near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, offers 6 million square feet of space across 337 acres. The massive park is already home to enormous distribution facilities for companies like Amazon, CEVA, Fellowes and Lidl, and its occupancy is set to expand in the...

Bold Communications, a developer of alarm communications and management systems, has announced a new technology partnership with Openview Security Solutions, the UK’S largest privately-owned independent security company and provider of integrated control room systems. The two companies already have a proven track record of working together on a number of high-profile public sector projects including Loughborough University, Stockport Homes and the City of Cardiff. This new partnership wil...

Hikvision, the global supplier of innovative security products and solutions, will be exhibiting its latest innovations at Intersec 2019, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East, January 20th – 22nd in Dubai, UAE. “As the largest and most prestigious security surveillance industry exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa Regions, Intersec is an event where Hikvision mobilises significant resources every year to engage with customers and partners,” says Binson...

CNL Software, global supplier of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating the latest version of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, as chosen by leading law enforcement, Safe City and CNI organisations in the Middle East. It will demonstrate recent enhancements to its open PSIM platform, including the accelerated processing of alarms, a more intuitive interface and a greater focus on the visualisation of data. Artificial Int...

Senstar, a global provider of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and video management systems (VMS), is pleased to introduce Kristen Cory as its new Vice President, Sales, North America. Effective January 1, Mrs. Cory has assumed direct responsibility for Senstar’s North American sales organisation. “I am excited to join Senstar and I am looking forward to working with the US and Canadian teams to grow the Senstar brand,” said Mrs. Cory. “Senstar’s market...

CHeKT announces a partnership with OPTEX, the supplier of outdoor sensors for intrusion security. CHeKT delivers a visual-monitoring platform for alarm monitoring centres. This partnership with Optex will significantly advance the protection capabilities of security integrators globally. The solution relies on ‘The CHeKT Bridge’, the first product brought to market by CHeKT. With years of development, the CHeKT Bridge premiered in April 2018 at the ISC West trade show. The vision of...

Wavestore has released v6.14 of its open-platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS). “v6.14 is our most feature-packed release to date and delivers on a promise to our systems integrator partners that we will continue to rapidly respond to changing market requirements,” said Julian Inman, Head of Product Management for Wavestore. “This new release incorporates a host of industry first innovations which deliver enhanced value, essential for smaller v...

Maxxess will be at Intersec 2019 showcasing its latest advances in corporate risk reduction, improved people management and smarter hospitality access solutions - including new releases in its popular eFusion and Ambit solutions. eFusion security management The latest version of the VisitorPoint module within the eFusion security management platform will be showcased, offering a host of new streamlined functions for efficient people and visitor management. Harnessing current advances in cloud...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification and object recognition technologies, has announced the release of the SentiVeillance 7.0 software development kit (SDK) and the end-user oriented SentiVeillance Server solution. With SentiVeillance SDK, developers can create identification solutions that use live video streams from digital surveillance cameras. The latest version adds multiple enhancements to the biometric face recognition a...

Working ever more closely with distribution partners and system integrators and valuing the feedback they provide in terms of changing market demands has, according to Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., delivered huge dividends for Hanwha Techwin in terms of devising a successful product strategy. “We have enjoyed significant sales success over the past three years. There is no doubt that this is largely due to our ability to truly understand how the market is evolving, which we have been able to do...

Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced it has acquired VaaS International Holdings, Inc. (VaaS), a data and image analytics company based in Livermore, California and Fort Worth, Texas. Motorola Solutions paid a purchase price of $445 million in a combination of cash and equity. VaaS, a ‘video analysis as a service’ company, is a global provider of data and image analytics for vehicle location. The company’s image capture and analysis platform, which includes fixed and mobile lice...

Retail intelligence has certainly become the buzzword and retailers increasingly explore how it will impact their business this year and beyond. A high integration surveillance system plays an important role in retail intelligence, which arouses the retailers' interests. Surveon Retail Solutions provide highly integrated surveillance system, including POS integration, video analytics like people counting and more, preventing potential losses such as employee thefts and shopliftings to make grea...

TeleEye, global supplier of video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the introduction of Analogue HD DVR — JN6916, the latest addition to their analogue product line. Analogue HD DVR — JN6916 with 4K JN6916 brings a revolutionary enhancement to AHD digital video recorders. From SD to 4K, the whole system has to be overhauled during the installation, resulting in extra costs and disruptions to the daily operations. TeleEye’s JN Series is designed to overcome the diff...

A crime occurred in one of Flock Safety’s neighbourhoods in Atlanta. One of the residents had her back door kicked in by two individuals. Her home security system was triggered but the culprits still had enough time to steal a drawer filled with jewellery. The resident filed a report with the police, then informed her neighbourhood’s Security Chair of the incident. Another neighbour’s doorbell camera provided a long-distance photo of the victim’s home in the correct time...

In the Druid Hills Historic District, an unfinished subdivision was having consistent issues with people dumping sofas, hot water heaters, trees, and other trash in a secluded section of the community — all kinds of illegal dumping, which is classified as a nonviolent crime. The subdivision owner called Flock Safety to determine how they could help. Preventing future instances Exactly one week after his installation, the customer found trees and other yard debris in the same secluded se...

In early April, law enforcement received a call about a grand theft at a jewellery store in Richmond, California. The suspect tried on a gold necklace valued at $21,000, then ran out of the store. Onlookers reported that the suspect fled the scene in a four-door Honda Civic. In an effort to gather evidence, police reached out to a neighbouring community that had a Flock Safety neighbourhood security camera installed. The neighbourhood administrator reviewed the captured footage, found a four-do...

A woman was walking her dog down the sidewalk in Richmond, CA when she witnessed a bright red sports car burning out its wheels and doing donuts in the middle of the street. The witness posted about the incident on her neighbourhood social network page. Solution A simple Google-like search within Flock’s simple user interface help identify the vehicle’s license plate Fortunately, the neighbourhood had Flock Safety’s wireless security cameras installed in multiple locations t...

Flock Safety installed wireless security cameras in a neighbourhood. The team of engineers closely monitored the software to ensure that the system ran exactly as it should. Situation A neighbour noticed someone pulling on the handles of cars along the street, checking to see if any of them were unlocked. The suspect entered a black sedan with disabled plates and sped away. Solution Flock's machine-learning software automatically captured and categorised the license plate number In just minu...

Jon Alion, HOA Board Member for the Knightsbridge subdivision in Fort Mill, SC, advocated for his neighbourhood to install security cameras that read licence plates throughout the community. “Crime seems to be happening a little more often in our neighbourhood and in other neighbourhoods,” Jon said. Why choose Flock Safety? Flock outdoor security system captures licence plate even at night, uses solar power and comes with automatic upgrades Jon started doing some research on neigh...

In an Atlanta neighbourhood, a new neighbour moved in and within a week, his garage was broken into and his $3,000 road bike was stolen. He reported the crime to the police but with no actionable evidence to go on, the investigation appeared to be at a dead end. Solution Flock Safety wireless cameras designed to capture licence plates can be used by local police to investigate crime The neighbourhood had recently installed Flock Safety’s licence plate reading camera system. Equipped wit...

In a Flock Safety-protected neighbourhood in Fremont, California, there was a break-in early one morning in June. A resident had a private camera system in place that picked up a piece of information about the criminal’s vehicle — the colour, make, and a licence plate starting with “7.” Instant results Armed with the timeframe of the break-in and general vehicle information, the resident was able to search using Flock’s advanced software and located a useable ima...

Wavestore, the British developer of open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has announced the opening of a Middle East office and the appointment of Mustapha Kabbara as its Business Development Director for the region. Reporting to Wavestore’s Managing Director, James Smith, and based at the company’s new offices in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE, Mustapha Kabbara will be engaging with regulatory authorities, consultants and system integrators throughout the Middle East in order to...

Milestone Systems, the number one global provider of open platform networked video management systems, has released Device Pack 10.1a for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect video solutions. The latest Device Pack offers new firmware support for partners Axis, FLIR Systems, Hanwha Techwin, Honeywell and MOBOTIX. New features include support for SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol), a feature that ensures that camera video streams are received via secure end-to-end encrypted tr...

NIT, an Ingram Micro Company, regional value-added distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region, announced signing a distribution agreement with IDIS, one of the largest manufacturers of security and surveillance technology in South Korea and a globally recognised leader in advanced surveillance innovation. With this agreement, IDIS’s full range of surveillance solutions will now be available across the Middle East and Africa th...

Qognify - the trusted advisor and technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management - announced that it has completed the acquisition of the IP video management software (VMS) company - On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), including the pioneer of IP video technology - SeeTec GmbH. Backed by the global investment firm Battery Ventures, Qognify announced the agreement on December 22, 2018 and the deal closed on December 28, 2018. Expanding geographic reach Wi...

Identiv, Inc., a global provider of physical security and secure identification, has secured new agreements with two major customers in the banking vertical. The first new agreement is a three-year software and services agreement with an existing customer that has been using Identiv’s 3VR video and analytics solution for bank branch security, fraud detection and ATM skimming prevention. Expanding recurring revenue base This top 5 U.S. bank customer has contracted with Identiv to provide...