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Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) recently earned ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Process Certification for its software development lifecycle. ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 certification underscores HBT’s commitment to following best practices and standards in developing secure, cyber-resilient products. The ISA/IEC 62443 standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems. The certification standards set best practices...

In the age of sophisticated identity fraud, including fraud enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s of paramount importance to establish a comprehensive and highly diverse verification process to enable as many identity checks as possible. Face recognition technology Multi-phase authentication that comprises document and biometric checks makes it possible to spot forgery more effectively, while face recognition and liveness detection play a crucial role in ensuring that a person is...

LiveAction, a pioneer in end-to-end network security and performance visibility, announces the appointment of Luke Millar as EMEA Distribution Manager. An executive with over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry, Luke brings a proven track record of developing channel relationships and adding value for partners and customers. Channel leadership positions Prior to joining LiveAction, Luke worked in channel leadership positions at firms including One Identity, eSentire and Thales wher...

StoneLock®, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of enterprise-level facial recognition identity management solutions, announces the launch of StoneLock’s IdentityCare® protection, a portfolio of biometric-based intellectual property designed to reduce business risk by eliminating trust-based systems tied to Identity and Access Management (IAM). “StoneLock offers a revolutionary solution to advance risk mitigation and secure identity and access management, while allowi...

Intellicene, the trailblazing pioneer in integrated, intelligent security software platforms, ushers in a new era of security by unveiling the next-generation of its unified security management system, Symphia 8.0. This game-changing solution empowers organisations to embrace a Bring Your Own Everything (BYOE) approach and seamlessly integrate any device or system to extend intelligence gathering and situational awareness like never before. Video-centric platform Symphia 8.0 is the only all-i...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, announces it is continuing its expansion with the opening of its newest office location in Seattle. Verkada's Seattle team joins the company's 1,500 employees and 14 global offices in its mission to protect people and property. Kristy Clay will lead the Seattle office and accelerate growth in the Pacific Northwest. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in sales and building teams, as well as deep relationships in the region...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

The rise of Telecom industries in recent years has been at an exponential rate. The evolution per se has been in three different phases, from the Traditional interface (FXO/FXS) to the Digital Interface (T1/E1 PRI) and the latest VOIP (3G/4G/VoLTE).  VOIP usage in the USA, according to Statista and Tech. co has seen an abrupt rise in just a gap of 8 years. While residential adoption of VoIP services remained high, small and mid-size businesses too saw a large surge in adoption of VoIP in r...

Based on a multitude of customer requests, uHave Control has released a robust API (Application Programming Interface) that provides commands to communicate, monitor, and control both relays and I/O on the uSwitch CS. This will allow for easy integration with any existing platform, dashboard, and automation software. uSwitch CS, a 2-channel Ethernet/WiFi IP addressable relay that can be controlled remotely from any computer, mobile device, or tablet, has 2 GPIOs that can trigger its onboard rel...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced that the company returned to the top ranking in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proprietary Fingerprint Template III (PFT III) evaluation. PFT III evaluation The PFT III evaluation presents fingerprint verification benchmarks using four different datasets of fingerprints, in almost all of which Neurotechnology's latest algorithm submission pr...

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the organisation for security professionals working in higher and further education around the world, has announced its new Chair and Vice Chair who both take up their positions in April. Current Vice Chair, Oliver Curran, will become the Chair of AUCSO replacing longstanding Chair, Les Allan, who is stepping down after serving as Chair for two years, prior to that Vice Chair for two years. Logistics of local national A member of...

Neustar Security Services is now operating as Vercara, a new brand with the same laser focus on securing the online experience for many of the world’s largest enterprises. The new identity, part of the company’s evolution to a standalone entity, centres around Vercara’s purpose-built, global cloud security platform that provides layers of protection to safeguard businesses’ online presence from attacks no matter where they originate or where they are aimed. Expanded ge...

The new DoorBird A1051 Internet Firewall is now available worldwide. DoorBird is the first in the industry to launch a user-friendly solution that provides additional protection for the network of door communication systems. The easy-to-install firewall increases security for all networks where DoorBird products are used - both inside and outside. The Berlin-based manufacturer - Bird Home Automation GmbH creates another unique selling point in the field of smart IP video communication with the...

ABB (Hall 6, B74) and B&R (Hall 6, E62), a member of the ABB Group and ABB's global centre for machine and factory automation, will showcase a comprehensive range of solutions for packaging automation at Interpack 2023, highlighting how automation can help companies tackle the production and logistical challenges posed by omnichannel retailing. Solutions will include automated package handling and intelligent track systems, machine vision, robotic picking solutions, autonomous mobile robots...

The United States led the way with the National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA). To protect against Chinese espionage, the NDAA lists specific components and companies that may not be used for telecommunications equipment (including security products) or services to sell the end products to U.S. federal agencies, their contractors, and grant or loan recipients and related entities. More countries followed suit with the U.K. and Australia, and the EU launched the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) lat...

Mike Loukides, Vice President of Emerging Technology at O’Reilly, said “The UK government has published five principles to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK. What's notable about these principles is that they're addressing real problems and harms that are caused by AI now. In that respect, there's a sharp contrast between these principles and other calls for "moratoriums" and such." He adds, "The UK is addressing real, concrete issues: fairness, security, accou...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher will be demonstrating its latest access control innovation, the Controller 7000 Single Door on its stand at The Security Event 2023, at the Birmingham NEC, from 25-27 April 2023. The Gallagher Security team will also be celebrating the Gallagher Group’s 85th anniversary. In addition to the presence of the UK leadership and sales teams, the President and Executive Director of Gallagher, Sir William Gallagher will also be in attendance a...

inter airport Southeast Asia 2023 (IASEA), Asia’s international airport exhibition and conference, concluded on an upbeat note in Singapore last week.  Held from 1-3 March 2023, the event featured high-level conference and a sold-out exhibition featuring ground support equipment, airport operations & maintenance solutions, airside support services and many more. Newest products and solutions IASEA Exhibition: A showcase of the Airport industry’s latest offerings and new...

Anviz, a provider of smart security solutions, exhibited its latest access control, time and attendance, and surveillance solutions at ISC West 2023, from March 29th to 31st, 2023.   At the show, Anviz demonstrated how its innovative solutions can help organisations of all sizes improve their security and safety, as well as streamline their access control and time and attendance processes. Biometric and security solutions  "We are excited to be back at ISC West this year to sh...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security, announces the availability of the new ADT Self Setup smart home security system – its most advanced and complete DIY system ever and the first fully integrated DIY offering from ADT and Google. ADT Self Setup integrates Google Nest smart home products with ADT security and life safety technology, as well as ADT SMART Monitoring – all with the convenient control of the new ADT+ app. ADT Self Setup makes it...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announces the 2023 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised March 29 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Alocity, receiving the 2023 Best New Product Award. Innovative security products Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards have b...

i-PRO Co, Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has experienced double-digit growth in its first year in business following its independence from Panasonic. By combining the drive and innovative spirit of a start-up with the rich heritage gained through 60 years of innovation, i-PRO has, in one year, introduced more than 100 new camera models, built key partnerships, launched in multiple locations around the world and achieved double digit growt...

Award-winning global security pioneer Gallagher announces that they have achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC2 Type 2) certification for the cloud-hosted services of their flagship security solution - Command Centre. The revered compliance standard for service organisations provides reassurance at the highest level that client data is securely processed and stored by Gallagher. It is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and demonstrates stringe...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces the launch of Universal AI Bridge, a cloud service that enables integrators, solution providers, and businesses to add a wide range of cloud-based, AI-powered analytics to existing IP Cameras and NVRs without requiring any additional hardware on-site. Universal AI Bridge The Universal AI Bridge allows any IP camera or NVR to run video analytics in the cloud, unlocking advanced analytics capabilities without the need for on-s...

Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at the upcoming 2023 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Faster, more reliable alarm transmissions “The present and future of public safety rely on technology,” said Sameer Agrawal, vice president, and general manager, of Fire Americas, Honeywell.  “With our latest fire and life safety innovations, we are inte...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new suite of access control solutions. Known as the AC Series, this new product marks Aiphone’s official entrance into a full line of access control products to complement its security communication solutions. The product line will include system management software, remote hosting capability, over-door controllers, proximity readers, credentials, and mo...

OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions, and ServiceNow, the digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, release survey results that show an increasing concern for ensuring safe and resilient operations while organisations work to implement more effective OT security strategies. 200 C-level executives and directors in the U.S. and Canada were surveyed to identify key OT cybersecurity challenges and priorities. The r...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board’s March 28 meeting at ISC West. New members The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are: Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami D...

As the price comes down and end-user acceptance goes up, the technology is poised for a dramatic increase in deployment. While biometrics is by no means a new technology to the security industry, its evolution in regards to price and end-user acceptance means its viability may be at an all-time high. In this Q&A sponsored by Suprema, Bob McKee, President of Suprema America, discusses these trends and their potential impact on security integrators. Suprema is a global provider of access...

Suprema AI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence–based integrated security solutions, officially launched a high-performance face recognition OEM module called ‘Q-Face Pro’ on March 29 at ISC West, the largest security exhibition in North America. Q-Face Pro is Suprema AI’s response to the growing need for contactless security solutions in the post-COVID world. Q-Face Pro Q-Face Pro comes equipped with a world-class AI-based face recognition algorithm and...