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Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, introduces its OnGuard® 7.4 security-management platform, which can be deployed in the cloud and accessed through a web browser on a mobile device or computer. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. OnGuard version 7.4 combines ease of use, mobility and simple upgrades. When deployed under an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model, this latest version can reduce or eliminate the need for on...

At the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, Userful, a provider of video wall software, has launched Userful Cloud, a powerful solution giving customers complete centralised remote control and automation of their video walls. One can now manage a multi-location deployment as a single system. Userful’s new cloud management allows remote operators to take control of the keyboard and mouse of that video wall just using their browser. They can also centrally manage content, schedule preset chan...

Pulse Secure, global provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has announced a technology integration with Fortinet to enrich endpoint intelligence and automate threat response to protect networks from attack and data breach.  The joint solution incorporates Pulse Policy Secure network access control (NAC) with Fortinet FortiGate enterprise firewall and the Fortinet Security Fabric. The advantages this bi-directional integration includes sharing securit...

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), global provider of video analytics solutions, has announced the launch of its breakthrough Anomaly Detection capability, as part of Agent Vi’s cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), innoVi. Combining Agent Vi’s extensive research into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and development of Deep Learning-powered algorithms with the company’s 15 years of experience in providing cutting-edge Video Analytics solutions, the new Anomaly Detection is a...

IT Governance, a global provider of information security and cyber security expertise, has announced it has achieved National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certification for its Audit and Review consultancy service.  The Audit and Review service provides an in-depth and detailed evaluation of an organisation’s cyber security posture in relation to its compliance with UK government security objectives, policies, standards and processes, such as the HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF),...

Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions for people, devices, things and services, announced a key new release of the Pulse Secure Virtual Application Delivery Controller (vADC). The new solution brings an industry step change in enterprise management and analytics, giving IT and security professionals detailed information about data flows through each application and providing actionable insights into the behavior of applications across virtual and cloud platforms. Following last ye...

Microsemi Corporation, a global provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, has announced interoperability between its 12 gigabits per second (Gbps) SAS/SATA host bus adapters (HBAs) and redundant array of independent disk (RAID) adapters, including the Microsemi Adaptec HBA 1100, SmartHBA 2100 and SmartRAID 3100, part of its Smart Storage adapters portfolio, and AMD’s EPYC processor series. Data centre customers looking for a storag...

QNAP Systems, Inc. has launched the cost-effective high-performance 4-bay (TS-473), 6-bay (TS-673), and 8-bay (TS-873) TS-x73 series NAS featuring an AMD RX-421ND quad-core CPU with Turbo Core up to 3.4GHz and two PCIe slots for installing a QNAP QM2 card, wireless network card or a graphics card to extend NAS functionalities. The TS-x73 series provides small and medium businesses with an ideal NAS solution to build a private cloud for applications including high-speed data transfer, backup/rec...

Internet of Things (IoT)-based attacks are already a reality. A recent CEB, now Gartner, survey found that nearly 20 percent of organisations observed at least one IoT-based attack in the past three years. To protect against those threats Gartner, Inc. forecasts that worldwide spending on IoT security will reach $1.5 billion in 2018, a 28 percent increase from 2017 spending of $1.2 billion. Factors such as Endpoint Security, Gateway Security and Professional Services will be the main drivers o...

In today’s highly interactive and interconnected world, cybersecurity is not restricted to the IT department – it threatens and affects every connected device in every department. As connectivity continues to expand, the risks will increase. In this environment, surveillance and physical security systems will continue to play a critical role in keeping organisations, staff and visitors safe. It is vital to understand what the cybersecurity threats are to physical security systems, ho...

ISC West 2018 is the largest physical, IT and IoT security industry trade show in the United States, which takes place April 11-13, at the Sands Expo. Vanderbilt is looking forward to a variety of conversations and technology demonstrations at booth 5083. The cloud and the IoT are the hottest topics in the security industry today, as their benefits are being recognised across a wide range of sectors and vertical markets. Access control is no exception; today’s users expect more of an inte...

Manything, providers of cloud video recording and remote monitoring services with more than 850,000 registered users globally, is bringing their six years of cloud expertise to the professional security industry with the launch of Manything Pro at ISC West 2018 (booth #34061). Manything began as an app allowing users to turn spare smartphones and tablets into home security cameras. The solution has now grown to empower professional security dealers and integrators to offer remote viewing and of...

QNAP Systems, Inc. rolled out the TS-328, the first quad-core 3-bay NAS that allows for building a RAID 5 array using only three drives. Compared with 2-bay NAS that only allow for building RAID 1 arrays, the TS-328 provides the choice of RAID 5 and can optimize available space while providing high data protection. The TS-328 provides feature-rich multimedia applications and video transcoding capabilities and is an ideal solution for home users to centrally store, backup and manage files and dat...

Johnson Controls introduces the latest version of its Kantech EntraPass Security Software with new features developed to streamline scheduling and account maintenance. Available in EntraPass Corporate and Global Editions, operators managing premise access control can add to security capabilities by creating actions and tasks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with the new Action Scheduler under the Operation menu. The Action Scheduler is ideal for locations where meetings can happen at spora...

Trillium Secure, known for its disruptive automotive IoT cybersecurity technology and highly innovative 'SecureIoT' Cyber Security as a Service (C-SaaS) platform, has come out on top in a technology startup competition, being crowned 'Middleweight Champion' at the 'Get in the Ring' event held in Osaka, Japan. Get in the Ring is a startup competition created by the Get in the Ring Foundation. "Confidence, clarity and potential for societal impact made Trillium the winner tonight. They were quick...

New research from WinMagic, the data security company, surveying over 1,000 IT Decision Makers (ITDM) about hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) has revealed flexibility (65%), performance (58%) and availability (46%) as the highest ranked benefits of the technology. However, the survey also highlighted ITDM concerns around expanding their use of HCI, with complexity leading at 45% and security, a close second (43%). Currently, only 15% of respondents’ report have any HCI technology in th...

Matrix, a leading manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, successfully concluded participation in Convergence India 2018. The event bears witness to some of the latest and most advanced technology trends of the communication sector every year. Video conferencing and smart video IP desk phone The event marked the entry of Matrix in the server-based solution market. The diligent Telecom team showcased the first ever Video Conferencing Server – PARISAT, at Convergence India 2018. Th...

SMC Networks, Inc., manufacturer of megapixel IP-cameras and cloud-based video surveillance storage solutions, has released the newest version of its wireless home security camera along with a new and improved version of the Secure Watch smartphone app. Secure Watch mobile app, for both iPhone and Android, provides an extremely easy to set up and use smartphone experience. The updated SMC2030W-H Wi-Fi security camera is elegantly suited for home or small office use needing live-view monitor...

Hikvision USA Inc., global provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and manufacturer of video surveillance products and solutions, has announced a partnership with integrated cloud-based video surveillance provider VIAAS, that offers integrators a fully integrated VSaaS (video surveillance as a service) solution and an opportunity to earn recurring revenue annually from each active security camera. VIAAS-Hikvision video security solution...

ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the largest converged security event of the year, constantly evolving to educate security professionals on the tools and skills needed to protect against today’s emerging cyber and physical security threats, and the anticipated ones of tomorrow. Following SIA’s research to develop the Security Megatrends™ – an annual research project that reports on the top trends reshaping the security industry – S...

MOBOTIX, a provider of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security systems, recently introduced the Cyber Protection Guide, a guideline now available for download that outlines how to configure MOBOTIX systems for maximum cyber security. MOBOTIX released the Cyber Protection Guide to support their customers in light of the constantly increasing number of cyberattacks carried out against hardware and software via the internet. Integrated configurations for cybersecurity In order...

Representatives from Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) will discuss the latest smart mobility solutions with more than 400 global city leaders from March 26-29, 2018, at the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. GTT—the trusted global firm in priority control solutions—will engage with international leaders about how powerful analytics, cloud-based computing and connected devices can improve mobility, public safety and transportation in cities around th...

Avigilon Blue is a powerful and advanced cloud service platform for security and surveillance that is purpose-built for Avigilon partners and their customers. The first release of Avigilon Blue provides managed services for video surveillance, powered by patented Avigilon self-learning video analytics. The platform enables partners to remotely connect to, manage, and service more customer sites with fewer resources. For customers, Avigilon Blue provides easy and secure system access, smart notif...

Hikvision will exhibit its latest innovations in surveillance and AI cloud at SECON in Seoul, South Korea, March 14 – 16, 2018. Hikvision’s AI Cloud is a highly-efficient distributed computing network that combines advantages of cloud computing and edge computing. It relieves stress on the cloud by moving huge amounts of data processing to AI-enabled edge devices, improving efficiency and alleviating network congestion.  Hikvision will also showcase its DeepinView IP cameras a...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened registration for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. At the 2018 SIA GovSummit, security industry leaders and government officials meet and examine technology requirements, review policy trends, and address evolving security challenges. Additionally, the Secure Schools Roundtable on day of the conference will address school security needs, funding, guidelines and standards. SIA will host SIA Go...

Surveon Technology, the enterprise NVR solutions provider, announced that the GSe Pro 3008 Series has been added to their cloud NVR solutions. With the growth of data, more and more enterprises face the need to transform their storage infrastructure. The GSe Pro 3008 Series supports SAN, NAS, DAS, NVR and cloud in one unified storage system, assisting enterprises to expand their data storage to cloud by adjusting system setups according to actual requirements, not only reducing the maintenance e...

Dahua Technology, a major solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, has just released its 2017 annual report, which reports substantial growth in the past year as well as a promising outlook. According to this report, Dahua’s revenues reached RMB 18.84 billion in 2017, indicating a year-on-year growth of 41.38%. Meanwhile, the net profit attributable to shareholders of the company amounted to RMB 2.37 billion, indicating a year-on-year growth of 30.33%. High investment...

Promise Technology was a winner of iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize, for its Apollo Cloud 2 Duo. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organisation, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH organises the iF DESIGN AWARD and announces winners in different disciplines and categories. The Apollo Cloud 2 Duo won in the Product Discipline and Computer category. Apollo Cloud 2 Duo cloud storage The elegantly design Apollo Cloud 2 Duo is a simple-to-use device...

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), a global provider of video analytics solutions, and Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS), announced the integration of innoVi for Central Monitoring, Agent Vi’s cloud-based video analytics Software as a Service (SaaS), with Milestone XProtect video management software. Central monitoring stations (CMS), alarm receiving centres (ARC), and enterprises deploying Milestone XProtect will now be able to bene...

SPC is known as a powerful intrusion system, but the full potential available to SPC system users may yet be unknown. Using the SPC user model, users’ can have multiple rights and relationships defined quickly and efficiently allowing for access to doors and areas to be determined. The SPC solution also provides a range of support tools for the installer meaning that training your customers or showcasing the solution has never been easier. The free SPC Connect Demo app can showcase how a...