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Gallagher named Security Software Manufacturer of the Year at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The Security Software Manufacturer award category was created to celebrate the efforts of a security software vendor who has gone above and beyond in the areas of innovation; marketing; commitment to high physical, integration, and cybersecurity standards; being a great employer, and building products that meet or exceed the latest e...

Assa Abloy discusses the role of access control in enabling more flexible working

A recent Future Forum survey found that 58% of knowledge workers already follow a hybrid work pattern, “Flexibility is the expectation and increasingly the norm,” the report concludes. Further growth in flexible working is a certainty. These changing work patterns make flexibility in security ever more critical. Choosing the right access control solution will make a big difference. Office-based working, telecommuting, work-from-home (WFH), co-working spaces, and hotdesking: All thes...

i-PRO Introduces NU-Series NVRs, an easily-installed, all-in-one recording solution

i-PRO Co., Ltd., in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models and are available in four, eight and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. Plug-and-play recording With a focus on creating a plug-and-play recording option for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs w...

Aiphone launches GT-1C7W multi-tenant station with mobile app capability

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has announced the latest installment to their versatile GT Series analogue multi-tenant video intercom. The new GT-1C7W is an app-enabled dual audio and video tenant station, offering on-the-go tenants a convenient method to screen visitors whether at home or away with the system’s mobile app. The addition of the GT-1C7W app-compatible video tenant station is part of a security industry trend towards...

National Monitoring Center brings Nexus tool to help NMC dealers manage their accounts efficiently

National Monitoring Center, a provider of third-party and proactive monitoring services, introduces Nexus, a powerful new business intelligence, and account management web application that enables NMC dealers to manage their accounts efficiently, access critical data, reduce liability, and improve customer service and operational efficiencies. Nexus is a centralised hub where dealers can easily manage their account information, access alarm data in real-time, and view business intelligence repo...

Lumeo announces a flexible redaction analytic for privacy & compliance

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces a flexible analytic that conditionally blurs objects such as faces, licence plates, and more to ensure that surveillance systems adhere to privacy and conform to legal requirements. Personal privacy Maintaining personal privacy is a pressing concern for all entities employing a surveillance system. In the past decade, more governments around the world are enacting new privacy laws which hold businesses accountable for how th...

Cequence Security strengthens executive team with the appointment of new CFO to drive business growth and expansion

Cequence Security, a renowned provider of Unified Application Program Interface (API) Protection, shared details of its record growth during the first half of FY22 and the appointment of Wei Wang as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cequence Security’s unique approach to uncovering and preventing API threats that can lead to fraud and data loss has resulted in the company protecting $1.3 trillion in assets among Fortune 500 companies and more than two billion user accounts worldwide. D...

ASSA ABLOY to host a webinar on how BIM and specification support makes life easier for architects and building managers

Facilities and security managers, architects, building managers, and many others can benefit from the time-saving support provided by a BIM and specification partnership. A webcast on December 8th introduces the process for a non-specialist audience — and explains how partnership frees up time and reduces project costs. “No prior expertise is needed,” says Marc Ameryckx, BIM Development Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “That is the main message of our next...

Thermal by FLIR program expands with industry-first wearable and mobile handset products for commercial and industrial uses

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, welcomes RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort - Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, the Power Armor 18T 5G Android phone. “Thermal by FLIR is a cooperative...

BlueFort survey reveals UK CISOs are prioritising digital transformation and cloud migration

BlueFort Security, the UK’s provider of cybersecurity solutions, announces the results of its 2022 CISO survey, which revealed that while CISOs are still experiencing challenges around visibility, intelligence and control, nearly half (47%) are proactively focused on digital transformation and cloud migration. BlueFort Security surveyed 600 CISOs from a variety of UK organisations and found most have moved beyond the challenges of widespread shift to remote working - which resulted in sev...

Emergency24 appoints Tom McNeil as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Emergency24, a pioneer in the alarm monitoring and security industry since 1967, announces it has hired Tom McNeil as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Tom brings more than 20 years of experience and knowledge of the monitoring sector to Emergency24. With his depth and breadth of experience in various sales leadership roles with multiple central stations, Tom’s proven track record in sales and marketing and personal approach to helping alarm companies is anticipated to elevat...

OPTEX launch new FlipX Advanced sensors for high-security environments

Following the successful EMEA rollout of its FlipX Standard indoor sensors in September, OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Grade 3 FlipX Advanced series. Pyroelectric sensor OPTEX FlipX sensors feature a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape, and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both wide and narrow detection in a single sensor. By simply rotating the lens through 180°, the sensor ca...

Duke Royalty Limited signs new Royalty Agreement with New Path Fire and Security Limited

Duke Royalty, a provider of alternative capital solutions to a diversified range of profitable and long-established businesses in Europe and North America, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a £5.0 million royalty financing agreement (the Financing) with New Path Fire and Security Limited (New Path), further diversifying Duke’s revenue base. New Path has to date executed a buy-and-build strategy of synergistic companies within the fire and security services sector in th...

LastPass reacts on UK's biggest anti-fraud operation

Dan DeMichele, Vice President (VP), of Product Management for LastPass, said “The latest wave of cyberattacks is a powerful reminder of their increasing sophistication. But there has been a significant target shift – Cybercriminals aren’t just coming for governments, large-scale enterprises, and critical infrastructure, individuals and SMBs are on their radar too." He adds, "The message is clear – everyone at every level needs to be prepared. The good news is that when i...

VIVOTEK announces that it has once again been named among the top 20 by A&S magazine

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, announces that it has once again been named among the top 20 by A&S magazine, marking its 10th consecutive year as a global leader. This year (2022), VIVOTEK advanced one position to secure 17th place. It is also the only Taiwanese enterprise listed. With deep roots in Taiwan, VIVOTEK has catered to the world for over two decades. Its insistence on retaining its design, R&D, and manufacturing operations locally has enabled it to build incr...

Suprema concludes Global Partner Conference with participants from 46 different countries

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, shared its vision and future growth strategies at the three-day ‘Suprema Global Partner Program 22’ event from November 16 to 18 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The theme of the event  The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Suprema Global Partner Program. A total of 114 partners from 46 countries participated, representing companies from every continent. Suprema and its partners interacted with each other and shared i...

IDC MarketScape names SailPoint a Pioneer in Worldwide Governance Administration for Identity Security for 2022

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced that it had been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Governance Administration for Identity Security 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47254121, November 2022). IDC MarketScape is a highly respected vendor assessment tool for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, providing both quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments designed to help organisations make...

Skills for Security announces the appointment of Non-Executive Director

Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities  As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...

Get realistic image quality even in dark environments with Dahua full-colour 4K cameras

Low-light condition. Yes, everyone has experienced such an environment. It has been a prevailing monitoring challenge for installers and end users. Images taken from scenarios with dark lighting (or during nighttime) using traditional surveillance cameras are often black and white, fuzzy, or heavily pixelated, which is not ideal for backtracking in case of an event. 4K cameras and video surveillance When choosing the right camera for scenarios with low illumination, users can consider 4K came...

ADT Commercial selects Philippe Sawaya as first-ever director of artificial intelligence

ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services in the U.S., announced recently that Philippe Sawaya has been selected as its first-ever Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his new role, Sawaya is leading company efforts in the development and deployment of AI with exceptional analytical capabilities to support the specialised needs of commercial customers across industries. Sawaya leads newly formed Artificial Intelligence tea...

Sabre announces partnership with Girls Who Code

Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced a partnership with Girls Who Code (GWC), an international non-profit organisation dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology and changing the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Sabre's sponsorship will help empower a generation of change-makers by supporting Girls Who Code after-school clubs for 3rd to 12th graders, which seek to educate, engage and connect girls with te...

Johnson Controls launches OpenBlue on Alibaba Cloud

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has officially launched OpenBlue Enterprise Manager (OBEM) on the Alibaba Cloud, deepening the collaboration between the two companies. Alibaba Cloud is a cloud computing and artificial intelligence service, provider. Sustainability Alibaba's Net Zero Cloud initiative is designed to "drive its carbon reduction, provide digital carbon reduction capabilities and support green technology innovation." The collabo...

Vintra announces new module for AI-assisted access control

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announced a new module for its Vintra Fortify platform designed to automate and simplify the management of existing manual security processes at mission-critical locations. Vintra Guard, available as an additional module for Vintra Prevent, enhances real-time monitoring and enterprise alerting by incorporating video-based identity verification for access control management. Integrated with C•CURE Initially integrated with...

Hikvision’s new 1080p HD outdoor wi-fi smart doorbell boasts upgraded features for 24/7 reliable protection

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces its new 1080p HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Doorbell (DS-HD2) for superior front entrance security. Equipped with upgraded motion detection sensors and enhanced long-range infrared night vision, this new video doorbell offers reliable protection, day or night. Convenience and quality “Our freshly upgraded outdoor smart doorbell prioritis...

SATO and Loftware unveil world’s first cloud-based RFID encoding and logging solution with NiceLabel Cloud

SATO, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labeling solutions, and Loftware, the global pioneer in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions announced the launch of the world’s first cloud-based RFID tag encoding and logging solution. Addressing the authentication needs  The solution, using SATO RFID printers, tags, and Loftware’s NiceLabel Cloud software is designed to meet the strictest track and trace, brand authenticity, and authentication needs for manufacturers. T...

911inform platform earns the U.S. and international certifications to reinforce security and data integrity

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organisations, announces it has received major federal and state security certifications to solidify its standing as a pioneer in security management. The certifications, including SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP Ready, and the globally recognised ISO 27001, signal that the platform has the highest standards of cybersecurity, confidentiality, and data integrity. It is the only platform of i...

Resideo Technologies Inc. offers 4G connectivity, as part of European Videofied XT Security Solutions

From 15 November to 17 November 2022, Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, will be exhibiting its flagship security products at the ExpoProtection exhibition in Paris, France. One of the products it will highlight is the company’s Videofied XT panels, which use patented technology to provide optimum signal integrity and security. Videofied XT panels The range is already one of Europe’s renowned commercial outdoor security solutions a...

IDIS expands enterprise range with the launch of new 64-channel model, the DR-8564 Network Video Recorder (NVR)

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its range of enterprise-class network video recorders (NVRs) with the launch of a powerful new 64-channel model, the DR-8564. The NDAA-compliant 4K recorder delivers outstanding transmission speed and quality using the latest Intel chipset technology. Boasting an incoming throughput of 540Mbps and up to 1920ips UHD real-time recording, the DR-8564 utilises Intelligent Codec to reduce bandwidth and sto...

Teledyne FLIR announces FLIR ONE Edge Pro – the first truly wireless mobile infrared camera

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announces its FLIR ONE® Edge Pro, a wireless thermal-visible camera for mobile devices. Unlike previous models, the reimagined FLIR ONE Edge Pro doesn’t need to be physically connected to its companion mobile device nor does it have separate models for specific operating systems, providing maximum flexibility for thermal inspections. Specific operating systems “The FLIR ONE Edge Pro is the most versatile and advanced...

Acronis brings machine intelligence and new automation toolset for MSPs to deliver better customer experience

Live from its annual #CyberFit Summit, Acronis, the pioneer in Cyber Protection, announces strategic updates to its Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform with a new product, Advanced Automation, and innovative developments including the addition of Machine Intelligence (MI) to its Advanced Management solution. Together, this expansion of the Acronis lineup will help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) reduce complexity, stay focused on value-based service delivery, and provide the tools needed to e...