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Used for both people and vehicle access, the UHF ISO Combi Card offered by Nortech is a card with a long-range UHF tag and proximity or smartcard technology. UHF ISO Combi Card Designed for use with the uPASS range, the card’s features ensure that only one card is required for both vehicle and building access applications. Based on passive UHF technology, the UHF Combi Card by Nedap is identified up to 10 metres with the uPASS Target, five metres with the uPASS Reach or two metres with...

Intrusion is the act of intruding, forcible inclusion or entry in an area that is not welcome. Track is the act of following the movements or trail of someone or something, typically in order to find them or note their course. Without staring monitors for 24/7, Intrusion Video Analytics can help partners to detect the act of intrusion and give alerts, and Track Video Analytics can help users to find the direction of moving object, give alert if the object goes to wrong direction. Most intrusion...

On Wednesday 28th November, GJD’s longest serving staff member, Chris Moore celebrated 30 years of service. As Technical Director at GJD, Chris is responsible for the Research and Development of new products and technology for the company. Chris’s knowledge and skills have made him an integral part of GJD. GJD has over 35 years’ experience in protecting and securing people, properties and assets. In 2017 GJD was awarded with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Internati...

Terrorism by unmanned aircraft is a growing threat. Using drones to smuggle contraband into prisons is a current trend. While many countries are deploying UAVs in combat, the UAS technology is getting easier and easier to acquire by the general public and ill-intentioned groups. Most of current security systems set up in critical infrastructures are not sufficient to guarantee an appropriate level of protection. Over the past several months, more and more drones have been flying over Florida's p...

GJD, a British manufacturer of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators, is very pleased to announce it has been shortlisted as a UK OSPA 2019 finalist in the Outstanding Equipment Manufacturer category. Winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony on Thursday 28th February 2019 at the Royal Lancaster London hotel. Now in their third year, the UK OSPAs serve to acknowledge the creditable and infinite contributions that companies, initiatives, teams and individual...

Live Earth, an advanced data visualisation platform for directing and monitoring complex business and security operations, has partnered with HERE, the Open Location Platform that provides advanced location intelligence, to improve operations and safety measures across indoor venues. Through this partnership, organisations will be able to integrate HERE Venue’s detailed floor plans with a variety of assets that include sensors, door access controls and security cameras. The ability to mar...

Check Point announces a technology integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Hub, a unified security service, which centralises view and management for security alerts. This integration, together with the addition of Dome9 to the CloudGuard portfolio, following its recent acquisition by Check Point, allows enterprises to access multi-layered security and nearly continuous compliance capabilities from the central console of AWS Security Hub. By leveraging AWS Security Hub, Check Point...

Oncam, the provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announces the release of its new ExD Explosive Environment camera range, the only 360-degree single-sensor camera with an explosion protected housing. The range is designed to safeguard environments in markets such as oil and gas production and refineries, power and utilities, wastewater treatment, grain handling and storage, and other hazardous materials facilities. To provide the best possible protection for...

Hikvision, the provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, announces the launch of its Security Radar intrusion detection solution. The solution uses cutting-edge Hikvision technology to accurately pinpoint the location and motion trail of up to 32 potential intruders per radar, even in the harshest weather conditions. Hikvision Security Radar is ideal for monitoring large, exposed spaces with harsh weather, and where the perimeter environment is too complex for deployment...

Moxa Inc., a provider of industrial communications and networking, and Trend Micro Incorporated, a provider cybersecurity solutions, announce they have executed a letter of intent relating to the formation of a joint-venture corporation-TXOne Networks, which will focus on the security needs present in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments, including smart manufacturing, smart city, smart energy and more. Historically, Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) ha...

Morse Watchmans, global provider of key control and asset management systems, is showcasing their KeyWatcher Touch key management system at ISC East in New York City. Also, on display is AssetWatcher, their RFID-powered asset management solution for sensitive and valuable assets. KeyWatcher Touch system “We always love the opportunity to get our product in front of new faces,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchmans. “ISC East gives us the chance to show the NY metro area...

The 38th International East - West Security Conference organised by Capricorn Conferences and Exhibitions was held on 5th and 6th November 2018 at the elegant Hotel West End on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France. Delegates representing private and public sector organisations from the Russian Federation and Ukraine participated in an intensive two days of presentations by speakers drawn from the UK, USA, Italy and Russia, supported by simultaneous translation in English and Russian. Confere...

IDIS, South Korean manufacturer of security technology, was honored with a ‘National Productivity Award’ presidential citation in the country’s 42nd National Productivity Competition, sponsored by the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The National Productivity Award competition, run by Korea Productivity Center at COEX, Seoul, provides government recognition for corporations, organisations, and individuals who have shown leadership in applying productivity to...

Milestone Systems, the provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), invites coders, developers, individuals and organisations to test their development skills within video management technology. The Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest is a unique opportunity to discover new applications and capabilities within video management, security surveillance and even beyond security; applications that can ‘plug in’ to the XProtect VMS product family. "We want to invite t...

Global surveillance business Synectics announces that its Synergy 3 command and control software now integrates with NEC’s NeoFace Watch facial recognition system to support person of interest (POI) tracking. Synergy 3 is an open architecture command and control platform that monitors, manages, and records surveillance video, alarms, and events from multiple subsystems, and non-security transactional data. Synergy 3 is the system of choice for many of the world’s most challenging su...

Reading-based IT security company, VoiceVault Ltd. specialising in voice biometrics has entered administration after experiencing future funding issues. Its business and assets are now up for sale. Voice biometrics specialist firm VoiceAuth - Complete Voice Biometric SaaS platform supporting both cloud and on-premise deployment Voicevault Limited entered administration on 8 October 2018, with Andrew Stephen McGill & Gilbert John Lemon of Smith & Williamson appointed joint administrator...

ESA is proud to recognise the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program. Executive Strategic Partners program This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry" “This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry,” says Merlin Guilbe...

The Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam) announced the launch of the Circlelock Combi, a half portal that attaches to an existing door – therefore, transforming the entrance into a high security entrance, which is capable of protecting against both unauthorised entry and piggybacking. Renovation and construction costs can escalate quickly, when locking down a highly sensitive area. Now, users can attach the Circlelock Combi easily and quickly, to either the secure or non-secure...

Despite having a global presence with regional and local support offices in the Americas, Asia, Middle East and across Europe, Hanwha Techwin is very much defined by its Korean heritage. As a global manufacturer of professional video surveillance solutions whose headquarters are in Korea, Hanwha Techwin is proud of the contribution it is making to its country’s reputation for designing, developing and producing quality, innovative products which make a real difference to people’s liv...

ExtraHop, global provider of analytics for security and performance management, has announced the availability of Reveal(x) for Microsoft Azure. With Reveal(x) for Microsoft Azure, enterprise security and cloud operations teams now have enterprise-grade network traffic analysis (NTA) that uses advanced machine learning to instantly surface high-risk threats and automate response across the entire hybrid enterprise. With this latest release, Reveal(x) is also available for remote site deployments...

Everbridge, Inc., a provider in critical event management and enterprise safety software applications to help keep people safe and businesses running, announced the next generation of its Critical Event Management (CEM) Platform. Unveiling a single, turnkey operating environment for managing critical events, Everbridge customers can now leverage the company’s powerful visualisation and orchestration capabilities built natively into its market-leading CEM platform. Everbridge’s next...

Morse Watchmans, the provider of key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating the benefits of their KeyWatcher Touch key management system at the GSX show (formerly ASIS) in Las Vegas from September 25-27. The company is also showcasing AssetWatcher, their asset management solution which uses RFID along with proven KeyWatcher technology to secure and store valuable assets. “It’s always great to be able to put AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch in front of our security i...

G4S, global integrated security company, is pleased to host two briefings by an analyst from the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) booth #1439 on Tuesday, Sept 25, 2018 and Wednesday, Sept 26, 2018 at 11 am. The presentations will highlight salient security threats to the U.S. private sector operating around the world. The content on Tuesday will address issues in Western Hemisphere and Asia, while the Wednesday sessi...

Iris ID, a provider of iris recognition technology, announces its iCAM R100 solution now integrates with KeyTracer key management cabinets and AssetTracer Smart Lockers from Real Time Networks. The two management systems – using Iris ID’s biometric identity solution – will be showcased Sept. 25-27 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Las Vegas. Real Time Networks’ modular key management cabinets and electronic asset lockers employ custom modular designs to protect ke...

360 Vision Technology, the UK’s pioneer CCTV manufacturing company, has announced that it is just one of thirteen worldwide security companies to have reached the final round of this year’s Security Essen ‘Security Innovation Awards 2018.’ Out of a total of 75 entries in the categories of Technology & Products and Cyber Security/Economic Security, the Security Innovation Awards’ jury have selected entries including 360 Vision’s Predator Radar camera to be...

After a great success at Eurosatory 2018, HGH Infrared Systems continue their technological innovations tour in Poland at MSPO 2018. The company recently launched new technologies to support the modernisation of the Defence industry: CYCLOPE 5.0, the Tracking in Staring mode feature and the highly awarded V-LRF option. 360° thermal sensors The 360° thermal sensors SPYNEL-C and SPYNEL-M, respectively used for FOB protection and by special forces, will be presented at the show. SPYNEL-C...

In today’s era of globalisation, it is important to have talented and skilled employees in different locations. To significantly improve field operation, managing and analysing your team deployed in the field is a key task. Whether it is logistics, hospitality, construction or retail industries, it is essential to have effective communication with workers to keep up their morale and for better planning of field employees. With the traditional system, it becomes a herculean task to manage r...

Security 101, one of the fastest growing security integrators in the country, announced it has opened a new office in Cleveland. Security 101 - Cleveland joins Security 101 – Columbus in Ohio and will serve the Cleveland/Akron market. The new office is owned and managed by Matthew Houchen, an Ohio native and experienced security professional. Integrated security services provider Prior to joining the Security 101 team, Houchen worked as a security supervisor for a major online automotive...

Southwest Microwave is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Michelle Roe as President. Ms. Roe succeeds Mr. Richard McCormick, who has transitioned to Chairman and CEO. “It is my distinct pleasure to announce the promotion of Michelle Roe to President. I am confident that under Michelle’s leadership, Southwest Microwave will continue to grow worldwide, develop industry-leading technologies and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction,” says Mr. McCormick In he...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has won the 2018 RFID Journal Live! Best New Product award for its new Mini Tamper-Evident Beacon, the industry’s first Bluetooth beacon to provide anti-theft protection for IoT-based location services and conditioning monitoring applications.  “The latest addition to our IoT services for asset management addresses the escalating need to protect sensitive assets and equipment in more connected and inte...