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Honeywell unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilises AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities modernise production and lower operational costs through digitalisation.  This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further supports Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of aviation. Complexity and operating costs...

The ‘Videx SMS Access’ app, available for free download on the App Store and Play Store, allows building occupants and temporary visitors, such as tradesmen or Airbnb guests for example, to gain entry using personalised pin codes. The app eliminates the need for a master code, enhancing security and convenience for all users. New GSM features The range of new features to the Videx GSM range is designed to provide users with greater flexibility, security, and convenience. Key enhan...

IDnow, an identity verification provider in Europe, has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost customer conversion rates, reduce rising fraud attempts, increase inclusivity, and tackle an array of complex online verification scenarios while offering a high-end service experience to end customers. Vide...

Honeywell is showcasing key technologies from its security, fire, and life safety product lines at the 2024 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), April 10 - 12 in Las Vegas. This supports Honeywell’s recently announced plans to focus its portfolio on three compelling megatrends, including automation, underpinned by robust digitalisation capabilities and solutions. Convenience and efficiency "At Honeywell, we provide cutting-edge security solutions that help p...

A major access management business is gearing up for a trio of industry awards. The Key Safe Company, which supplies police preferred key safes and security products, has secured several industry awards nominations fresh from landing a coveted feature slot in The Sunday Times.  A trio of industry awards Led by innovator - David Ogden, whose catalogue of key safe inventions has revolutionised social care to name just one sector, Key Safe has been shortlisted for Entrepreneurial Business of...

In a collaborative move with the W3C Consortium, Siemens and Microsoft have announced their commitment to converge the Digital Twin Definition Language (DTDL) with the Thing Description standard from the international standards organisation, W3C. Customers are offered consistent modeling experiences by unifying both languages, mitigating fragmentation in an evolving IoT landscape. With customers typically deploying a mix of vendors in their infrastructure leading to lock-in and high integration...

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), has announced that from 1st April 2024, it will be subsidising ABBE Accreditation fees for all courses, with Level 2 Awards costing £40 instead of £50, and Level 4 Awards costing £50, reduced from £60. As the Building Safety Act comes into effect, and the demand for a skilled workforce increases, individuals will be required to prove that they are competent to do their job on-site. DHF is urgin...

Vismo will launch the latest version of its Locate & Protect App at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, at booth #713, from April 29 - May 1, in Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Orlando, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Featuring improved support for new Android and iOS mobile devices including deploying the latest technology to swiftly access critical functions, the app also includes location risk Insights for t...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has appointed Rebeka Rivas as the new European Marketing Lead. In her role, Rebeka will spearhead strategic marketing initiatives across Europe, driving brand awareness and enhancing customer engagement. Born and raised in Spain, Rebeka is currently based in Germany where she previously worked in MarTech for a medical software organisation. Before this, Rebeka was based in the UK where she was working in the security and access control solutions sector. Rebeka Rivas W...

SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a provider of access control, ID management, and smart locker solutions, proudly announced the recipients of its esteemed partner awards during a special breakfast ceremony held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the annual ISC West trade show in Las Vegas. Colin DePree, Sales Strategy, SALTO WECOSYSTEM North America, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the award winners, expressing gratitude for their relentless commitment to excellence. Access control and security "We a...

Advantech proudly announced its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to revolutionise the edge computing landscape. This effort, combining AI expertise, high-performance computing, and pioneer connectivity, is set to propel innovation for industrial computing. This collaboration establishes an open and diverse edge AI ecosystem, paving the way for best-in-class solutions tailored to AIoT applications. Enabling seamless integration Miller Chang, President of EIoT at Advant...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. IST proudly received the NFC Forum Certification according to the latest Certification Release 13 (CR13) for its NFC key card portfolio. The compliance with this certification includes automotive car access NFC use cases as specified by the Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC), a cross-industry org...

DigiCert, a global provider of digital trust announced the appointment of Atri Chatterjee as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As CMO, Chatterjee will head the global marketing organisation to promote the DigiCert brand, including the development and execution of the company's digital trust initiatives and campaigns, while partnering closely with the sales and product organisations to drive revenue. Chatterjee's experience Chatterjee joins DigiCert from ForgeRock, where he spent five years...

LenelS2, the global pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming innovations that have been developed with customers in mind, with a focus on cloud-solution enhancements at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2024), in Las Vegas on April 9 - 12. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. OnGuard Cloud Highlights at ISC West will include a deep dive into...

Centrios debuts at ISC West and addresses the North American small business market with a new access control platform comprised of an intuitive, secure app, web interface, and purpose-built electronic locks and readers. Additionally, the business Centrios, a brand and platform developed within ASSA ABLOY, leverages ASSA ABLOY’s scale and capacity to innovate with a bold new start-up strategy and digital-first, customer-centric approach. Digital access management “The small busines...

Allegion US, a major security products and solutions provider, announced support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide a seamless and secure way for employees to access their workplace facilities using their Android smartphones. This innovative offering is set to revolutionise the way workforces interact with company infrastructure and streamline daily operations. Security of Google Wallet A Leap Forward in Workplace Efficiency and Security Allegion's support for employee badges in...

Yale, a pioneer in smart home security, announced the launch of Yale Pro® 2, the brand’s latest product line for the professional and multi-family market. Yale Pro 2 delivers the next generation of smart lock solutions to revolutionise how builders, integrators, and multi-family customers streamline access management and improve building security. Yale Pro 2 Yale Pro 2 includes the trusted convenience and security features that Yale smart locks are known for, including a variety of...

Sectigo®, the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM) announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  Jason Scott Jason Scott will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the company with more than 20 years of experience including leadership roles at t...

On February 28, 2024, IDEMIA Smart Identity and NIMC agreed to renew their long-standing collaboration and upgrade NIMC’s biometric system to become the most advanced biometric system in the world, comparable only with Aadhaar in India. The powerful biometric matching system will be able to handle 1 million 1:1 and 1:N identity verification searches per day. The initial system was designed to support 100 million records but has already reached around 90 million records and requires this e...

The first ever British Standard code of practice focusing on the ethical use and deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT), developed on recommendations by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been released by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Facial recognition technology The code of practice, Facial recognition technology - Ethical use and deployment in video surveillance-based systems – Code of practice (BS 9347:2024) - has been developed by the BSI, in i...

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ and DoorBird provide a comprehensive solution for property owners looking to enhance the security of their property while adding valuable convenience for their residents and staff. Secure and convenient With this new integration, the DoorBird IP video intercom can be managed seamlessly within the ACCENTRA Mult-family dashboard, eliminating the need to manage two separate systems.  ACCENTRA allows a secure and convenient way for residents and staff to access all...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveils acre access control in conjunction with the acre Smart Controller and the acre Reader. The combined ecosystem delivers extensive flexibility and offers the fastest and most user-friendly route to cloud adoption. Together, these solutions provide a simple and robust security solution to meet the evolving needs of any organisation.  Functionality, flexibility, freedom Built from the outset with cybers...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Practice, setting a new standard in security consulting services. This initiative represents a significant leap forward, providing tailored, data-driven strategies, assessments, and solutions to meet the complex security needs of businesses today and form the baseline for creating a strategic security programme and infrastructure. Enterprise Security Risk...

Viakoo, the provider of automated IoT cybersecurity and performance management solutions, announced its expanded partnership with Pavion, a provider of integrated solutions for fire, security, and critical communications. Pavion customers will benefit from outcome-based managed services and automation to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure system performance, reducing the IoT attack surface and ensuring life-critical security and life safety systems are maintained at the highest possible level...

AMAG Technology™, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, announced they are offering employee badge in Apple Wallet, which enables an organisation's employees to seamlessly and securely gain access to office spaces and  amenities with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. “We’re excited to bring employee badge in Apple Wallet to Symmetry Access Control customers, enabling an easy, secure, and private way for users to access office spaces with their iPhone or Apple Watch,&rdquo...

DeterTech is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of site security and forensic marking solutions to Nordybgg 2024, taking place at the Stockholmsmassan, in Sweden, from 23-26 April, 2024. Visitors are invited to Stand AG:46 to witness the gold standard in intruder deterrence and detection technologies.   Nordbygg is the Nordic region’s largest meeting place for the building and construction industry, attracting visitors from across Scandinavia, the Baltic State...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, is focused on 'Securing the Future' with new and innovative enhancements to its continually growing portfolio of secured entry solutions on display at ISC West 2024 in booth 23051. These latest enhancements are further testimony to Boon Edam’s global commitment to delivering superior products and exceptional customer support and technical service. Secured entry solutions “The changing global climate for physi...

Poised to reaffirm its position as an innovator in converged intelligent security systems, Anviz takes centre stage at ISC West 2024 to launch its latest prevention-focused innovation, Anviz One. An All-In-One Intelligent Security Solution, Anviz One is designed to meet the needs of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) across various sectors, including retail, food and beverage, K-2 campuses, and gyms. This cutting-edge platform seamlessly integrates AI cameras and intelligent analytics an...

Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from April 16 – 18, 2024. Airport portfolio The company will be present at stand #D220, demonstrating its full airport portfolio designed to reduce security risk, improve planning, and automate airport operations. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the latest Genetec...

Sielox LLC President and CEO - Karen Evans announced their annual Certified Sielox Integrators Award recipients for 2023. MCM Integrated Systems of Van Nuys, California was awarded National Certified Sielox Integrator of the Year for the 29th time overall.  “Uniquely, MCM Integrated has delivered 25 consecutive years of unparalleled commitment to Sielox,” said Karen Evans, adding “Our partnership with Rich McMillan and his team epitomises what true business relationships...