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Boon Edam’s North Carolina facility receives elite SHARP accreditation

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors announced their North American manufacturing facility in Lillington, NC has received national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) accreditation. Administered through the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the SHARP Recognition Program certifies employers that have established, implemented, and maintained exceptional work...

Ambient.ai emerges from stealth and unveils its new Computer Vision Intelligence (CVI) platform for the physical security industry

Ambient.ai has emerged from stealth to introduce the first computer vision intelligence platform. The company has raised US$ 52 million in venture funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and launches with five of the largest US tech companies by market capitalisation and multiple Fortune 500 customers across a variety of other industries. Already, large enterprises, schools, and museums use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the current most harrowing physical security thr...

Gallagher releases cloud-based security solution for small and medium businesses in the US - Gallagher security for SMB

Globally renowned provider of integrated security and site management solutions, Gallagher, has launched their cloud-based solution for small and medium businesses in the United States of America (USA) - Gallagher security for SMB. Gallagher security for SMB app Designed to simplify security operations, Gallagher security for SMB provides business owners with the freedom to manage their security from anywhere, with an easy-to-use mobile app. Its intelligent functionality enables users to arm a...

Leonardo’s solutions for decarbonisation at Expo 2020 Dubai

Leonardo’s solutions for decarbonisation have been presented at the international showcase Expo 2020 Dubai, during the meeting “Italian business and decarbonisation: a just and inclusive transition” promoted by the Global Compact Network Italy, as part of the Global Goals Week at Expo. The company described the founding pillars of its approach to decarbonisation, which are technological development and partnerships in innovation that are key tools for generating long...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. and Tansa Global enter into strategic partnership and exhibit full height turnstiles at Intersec 2022

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (Orion ECI) and Tansa Global (Tansa) have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the global reach for both companies. This new business relationship was featured at the Intersec 2022 show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Orion Entrance Control, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Caroselli, said “I am excited to announce Orion has joined in a strategic partnership with the best full height turnstile manufacturer in the world. We have...

Menlo Security announces new strategic partnership with cloud solutions firm, Distology

Menlo Security, a globally renowned company in cloud security, has announced a new strategic partnership with Distology. Menlo Security has selected the specialist IT cyber security distributor, in order to help roll out its portfolio of products to the UK market. Menlo Security helps IT and security professionals to eliminate cyber security threats, by protecting users and business networks, via its Cloud Security Platform, powered by its Isolation Core. Countering cyber security threats Thi...

AGILOX announces the appointment of Helmut Schmid as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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...

Axis Communications offer industry viewpoint in response to the Government’s Protect Duty consultation findings

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 unveils its new 3rd Generation product lineup at Intersec 2022 event

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...

Vismo announces the release of the Vismo Monitor app, to help enterprises easily monitor threat event alerts

Vismo (vismo.com) has announced the launch of Vismo Monitor, an app to help organisations easily monitor alerts about threatening or potentially threatening events, from their travelling or lone working employees. The new app enables those with access to the Vismo Secure Portal, such as security teams or managers, to receive alerts directly and securely to their mobile devices. Vismo Monitor app Employees can raise alerts using the Vismo Locate & Protect App. Its Red Alert feature can be...

Security-Net, Inc. expands reach to Greater Chicago region in the US, with the addition of e.Norman Security Systems, Inc. as its newest member

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...

Hikvision highlights the top 8 trends for the security industry in 2022

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...

Xerafy MICRO series passive UHF RFID tags offers efficient, contactless tracking in smarter automotive manufacturing

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...

IDEMIA announces close collaboration with the CEA to secure people’s online transactions

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...

Comelit-PAC partners with Door Entry Direct to provide exclusive prizes, promotions and offers

Security specialist Comelit-PAC has linked up with its diamond partner Door Entry Direct to support an exclusive campaign, enabling customers to ‘Get IN…’ with the chance of winning big sporting prizes and benefitting from exclusive price promotions and offers throughout 2022. Comelit-PAC, in business together with Door Entry Direct has presented the year-long promotion with the issue of a wall planner, identifying some of the best sporting events of the year, alongside some...

Security-Net, Inc. announces the return of long-time member, The Protection Bureau, to its membership fold

Security-Net, Inc., a network of renowned security system integrators, is welcoming The Protection Bureau, a long-time member of Security-Net, back to its membership fold. The return of The Protection Bureau comes just a few months after Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. acquired the Exton, Pennsylvania, based integration firm. Mike Jobrey, the General Manager of The Protection Bureau, has now assumed the role as the member representative for the company. Security-Net member Mike Jobrey said...

Safeture AB and Falck Global Assistance sign a four-year framework agreement with the European Central Bank (ECB)

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 launches Tyco Software House iSTAR Ultra G2 door controller, which offers cyber resiliency and faster processing speed

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 announces the release of their cloud-based Internal Audit Management solution

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...

SALTO achieves carbon neutrality, offsetting 2020 CO2 emissions in all its offices and factories

In 2015, the United Nations Climate Change Conference reached a global pact (the Paris Agreement): to mitigate the effects of climate change and achieve neutrality by 2050. Neutral greenhouse gases emissions are achieved when the same amount of greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalent) emitted are removed from the atmosphere in different ways. This does not mean human activities cannot emit any CO2, but it does imply that it can’t generate more than can be removed. Zero impact on the climate SA...

The Master Lock company announced as new official lockbox partner of Mibor Realtor® Association

With decades of experience serving the real estate community with innovative security products, The Master Lock Company is announcing a new partnership to become the new official electronic lockbox provider of MIBOR REALTOR® Association, the professional association representing central Indiana's REALTORS®. Citing integrations with BrokerBay, strong brand reputation, and expertise in the global supply chain, MIBOR will offer Master Lock’s Bluetooth-enabled lock boxes and Master Lo...

Camlock Systems launches all new detachable micro-lock system; the series 400

As part of their pursuit to develop the smartest locking technology within their markets, Camlock Systems have engineered an adaptable, micro latch system offering multiple configurations, introducing The Series 400.  Miniature locking system The Series 400 is a high-performance, miniature locking system that was designed around customer needs; maintaining security while preserving precious cabinet space. Engineered to make access control possible in applications...

Connect ONE® cloud-hosted management interface releases major upgrades

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 to launch their new door controller and IP video surveillance solutions at Intersec 2022

Matrix announces 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 Center, 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. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for IP video surveillance...

Videoloft to launch a local live monitor display to showcase camera live feeds on a local display

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...

Uponor unveils ‘Flexible First’ employee-centric model to redefine office workspaces

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 –...

DNAKE expands overseas market with new partnerships

The world is undergoing profound changes of a scale unseen in time, with an increase in destabilising factors and the resurgence of COVID-19, presenting ongoing challenges for the global community. Thanks to all the DNAKE employees for their dedication and endeavours, DNAKE wrapped up 2021 with business running smoothly. No matter what changes lie ahead, DNAKE’s commitment to offering customers – easy and smart intercom solutions – will remain as strong as ever. DNA...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Małkowski-Martech in Poland

ASSA ABLOY has acquired approximately 85.7% of the shares in Małkowski-Martech S.A. from the Małkowski family, through an off-market transaction. The purchase price for the 85.7% of the shares in the Company amounts to approximately MPLN 33. Małkowski-Martech is a Polish producer of fire-rated curtains and gates, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, NewConnect market. "I am very pleased to welcome Małkowski-Martech into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary business, specialising i...

2N Telekomunikace appoints Jan Pleskot as Chief Financial Officer

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has announced the appointment of Jan Pleskot (36) as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining 2N, Jan Pleskot worked as regional Head of Finance across the CEE region at Wilo Group. Before this role, he was a Senior Finance Manager at the KPMG Czech Republic. Jan Pleskot is also a member of the International Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Chartered Accountants of...

Morse Watchmans announces that the company has been acquired by privately-held diversified global growth enterprise, TouchPoint, Inc.

Morse Watchmans, a globally renowned company in key control and asset management systems, has been acquired by TouchPoint, a privately-held diversified global growth company focused on engineered products in growth markets, where the touch point is a differentiating factor. Acquisition of Morse Watchmans  Morse Watchmans will join TouchPoint’s Intelligent Inventory Management platform, which focuses on developing inventory management solutions that enable the secure, accurate and ef...