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AGILOX makes new top management appointments. Helmut Schmid takes over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2022, as successor to the previous CEO, Franz Humer. Helmut Schmid will continue the AMR manufacturer’s ongoing strategy to expand its global market share. New appointments at AGILOX As the sole Managing Director of AGILOX, he also adds three new authorised signatories to the management team, Josef Baumann-Rott, Klaus Pucher and Robert Mayer. Helmut Schmid, who was the h...

Following the publication on 10 January 2022 of the Government’s response to the Protect Duty public consultation, which ran from February 26 to July 2, 2021, Axis Communications’ Steven Kenny, Industry Liaison, Architecture and Engineering, examined the assessment. Steven Kenny said, “Axis welcomes the response from Government and, indeed, from the majority of respondents to the consultation who support tougher security measures to ensure preparedness for and protection from...

Suprema, a global renowned company in access control and biometric solutions, participates in the largest security exhibition of the Middle East, Intersec 2022, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from January 16 – 18, 2022. At the event, Suprema shared a showcase of its third-generation access control portfolio, which focuses on contactless solutions with the latest market demands in the post-COVID era. FaceStation F2 facial recognition technology In 2021, Suprema differentiated...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometric solutions, hosted its ‘2022 Global Partner Summit’ virtual event on January 11, for partners from more than 80 countries worldwide. At the event, Suprema announced its business strategy for 2022, including a strong focus on BioStar2 Access Control Platform, AI-based facial recognition, and mobile access solutions. Contactless and AI-based facial recognition Over the past year, Suprema maintained its position in the rapidly c...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of pioneering security system integrators, announced the addition of its newest member, e.Norman Security Systems, Inc., a full-service systems integrator, based out of Naperville, Illinois, USA. The addition of e.Norman Security Systems and Janusz M. Sochacki, Vice President and Director of Sales, represents one of four new additions, within the past month, to the Security-Net organisation, which are aimed at expanding geographic reach and bolstering the group&rsq...

BAXE, an Australian FinTech, has partnered with IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, and Haventec, an Australian software company that decentralises sensitive data and credentials, to launch the first decentralised blockchain ecosystem using a facial authentication solution for identity verification in Australia. With this solution, BAXE users around the world will be able to authenticate high-value transactions, reclaim lost passwords or regain access to locked accounts using thei...

ProdataKey (PDK), a manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, has introduced four new controllers that expand the flexibility of its high-security Redline: the PDK Red 8, Red Max, Red Gate, and Red Pedestal. All-in-one multi-controller enclosures The new PDK Red 8 and PDK Red Max are all-in-one multi-controller and power supply enclosures designed to streamline ordering and installation of access control hardware in midsize to large-scale commercial projects. The Red...

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional ‘physical security’, a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cyber security are being rapidly pioneered, by entities big and small in the security industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of re-defining itself. It is movin...

Industrial RFID technology takes RFID past supply chain applications, into manufacturing and production, with more demanding applications, such as the high-temperature environments found in automotive industry. A properly designed RFID tracking system can significantly improve production efficiencies, control costs and streamline overall processes. Automotive provides a compelling example of a complex manufacturing process that involves numerous measures and steps, in order to ensure that what...

Recent industry surveys show that RFID-automated data center asset tracking can increase productivity 15 times while reducing the time used to inventory assets by as much as 90 percent. Comprehensive IoT solutions are available for data centre automation to track and secure IT assets with very little human intervention, hence addressing the challenges of increasing inventory accuracy and decreasing time and physical labour. Limitations of barcodes for automation IT Assets case studies show ho...

There are countless identity protection challenges, including how to protect private data, secure diverse payment methods, tackle large-scale identity theft and piracy, safeguard confidentiality for top-class service quality and ensure approved people can quickly enter secured areas. Advanced digital solutions In an ever more online world, advanced digital solutions that bring about trustworthy environments are sorely needed. This latest agreement builds on previous joint scientific research p...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced plans to open a new data centre in Doha, Qatar to meet growing customer demand in the region.  Eagle Eye Networks operates a global network of data centres that are purpose-built for video surveillance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled. The data centres are managed directly by Eagle Eye personnel to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Customisable cloud security solutio...

Nexkey, an innovator in cloud-based mobile access control, developed a new technology for retailers to simplify store operations and management after an increased need for curbside pickups, loss prevention, and overall better consumer experience to battle online shopping. Nexkey Core Nexkey has developed new lock compatibility for the Nexkey Core to replace every lock and key in the store with the smartphone, most notably retail cabinets. Nexkey also expanded its dashboard to deliver never bef...

A recent regulation push for UDI in the U.S., EU, Australia/New Zealand, and China paves to way for the deployment of Surgical Tracking (SIT) systems in hospitals. The U.S. FDA is several years into its Unique Device Identifier (UDI) program for medical device tracking. Several other countries and regions have since been rolling out similar medical device tracking programs. The goal of these programs is to improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide unambiguous accountability when it comes...

Security is of the utmost importance in the healthcare setting so that patients and staff alike can focus their attention on improved clinical outcomes. Unfortunately, visitors are often a contributing factor to safety incidents and the burden on hospital staff has increased exponentially since the onset of the pandemic. Let’s review the current state of healthcare workplace safety and how an automated, cyber-physical approach can help eliminate the administrative hassle and strengthen sa...

The globally renowned Software as a Service (SaaS) company, Safeture AB, based in Lund, Sweden, has won, together with its partner, Falck Global Assistance, a public procurement for a four-year framework agreement, regarding travel risk management for the European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt, Germany. Four-year framework agreement The four-year framework agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other member...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched Tyco Software House iSTAR Ultra G2, a next generation door controller, which is designed for cyber resiliency, providing customers with faster processing power, advanced enterprise functionality and the building blocks needed for future expansion. iSTAR Ultra G2 door controller Ideal for mid-size to large scale deployments in higher education, healthcare, government, data center,...

SureCloud, a globally renowned provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions and cyber security services, has announced the launch of its Internal Audit Management solution. Combined with its tools for managing enterprise risk, IT risk and compliance, SureCloud now offers customers the ability to implement the full ‘three lines of defence’ as recommended in the Institute of Internal Auditors’ model for effective and efficient governance, risk management and cont...

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, will be presenting its latest innovations at Intersec 2022, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East region, held in Dubai from January 16 to 18, 2022. This year, under the theme ‘Hand in hand for a safer, smarter world,’ Hikvision will demonstrate its latest intelligent products, technologies, and solutions at the show. Cutting-edge technology “Hikvision has been active in the MENA region for 1...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., the premier facial recognition platform for live video, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. These include letting go of fears around AI, embracing hybrid cloud solutions, and embracing pandemic-driven use cases. The current conversations about AI are frequently fear-based. Coverage in the media has been dominated by depictions of rampant bias and invasions of privacy. While these are legitimate concerns, allowing the fears to...

Acronis, a pioneer in cyber protection, announces the appointment of Michael Callahan as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Callahan joins the team with extensive sales and marketing experience, serving in senior leadership roles at companies such as McAfee, HP, and Juniper, and most recently as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Cofense. As Acronis’ Chief Marketing Officer, Callahan will develop Acronis’ global brand position while increasing awareness of the Cyber Pro...

Members of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Export Council and the Fire & Industry Association (FIA) are looking forward to a successful exhibition for UK exporters, as Intersec, the world’s premium trade platform for security & safety returns after a one-year absence in January. The BSIA stand and lounge are in Hall S3-B41 (Saeed 3) alongside combined Homeland & Policing and Physical & Perimeter security. Other UK exhibitors can be found in UK Pavi...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform that controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, and energy management systems, recently completed a comprehensive update to its application. Starting with a fresh new look that offers an improved sense of intuitiveness and ease of use, especially in mobile applications, users will find more detailed information in an easier-to-locate interface scr...

Matrix has announced that it will be participating in the prestigious and the world’s premier trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, Intersec 2022. The expo is in the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai from 16th to 18th January 2022. Matrix will be launching its new door controller and exhibiting its time-attendance, access control, and IP video surveillance solutions at the event. About Matrix Comsec Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launches its 2022 celebration of the industry’s finest, the British Security Awards, starting with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29 June at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, the British Security Awards will celebrate the achievements made by security officers and teams across the UK’s private security industry, as well as acknowledging innovations in technology and b...

UK-based cloud video surveillance platform, Videoloft, is starting the year with a bang by announcing the first of many new features planned to launch in 2022. Videoloft customers can now connect a monitor to the Videoloft Cloud Adapter and watch their camera live feeds on a local display. Until now, wanting local live viewing was one of the only remaining reasons why security installers and users felt it was still necessary to retain on-premise NVRs or DVRs. But now, as well as remote camera v...

As companies continue to explore how to safely return office staff in a post-pandemic environment, Uponor North America (Uponor) is giving its office employees the flexibility to work their own way. The Apple Valley, Minnesota-based PEX pipe manufacturer is introducing Flexible First, an employee-centric model that empowers staff to choose the working pattern that works best for them. Flexible First offers three ways for office staff to work, called ‘personas’: Resident –...

Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety, and healthcare solutions and cloud services for homes, families, and businesses announced it was able to meet the vast majority of customer orders for its connected security and senior care devices and systems throughout 2021. Success was achieved due to Essence's strategic partnerships with component suppliers and chip manufacturers, its ability to predict and forecast requirements and place advanced orders according to t...

Hummingbirds AI, an award-winning deep tech startup and the creator of the Guacamole platform is once again reimagining business at the speed of sight with its newest cutting-edge privacy-first platform GuacamoleAccess. GuacamoleAccess is a patented video-based biometric platform that manages and controls physical access to the most secure spaces on the planet. Unlike the other biometric solutions in the market, GuacamoleAccess is cloud-independent to ensure the maximum privacy and security sta...