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Cygnus launches Smartnet wireless alarm system at The Fire Safety Event 2023

Cygnus, a developer, and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems will be displaying its ground-breaking SmartNet range at The Fire Safety Event 2023. The complete range of fully wireless, EN54-compliant wireless fire detection and alarm devices will be available for visitors to view on stand 3a/B10. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27th April 2023, The Fire Safety Event 2023 is a must-attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, bu...

State of AI in security examined during SecurAmericas Forum at ISC West 2023

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, recently hosted the SecurAmericas Forum, sponsored by Intel and Dell, at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas. The event brought together thought leaders from across the security industry to discuss the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in video surveillance applications and how the adoption of the technology will continue to evolve throughout the market. Session panelists  The session, wh...

Veridas increases capital by €15 million; boosts global expansion as an identity company

Veridas, a Spanish company specialising in digital identity and biometrics, has announced a 15 million Euro capital increase from its own partners and new positioning as a global identity company, offering solutions for identity management in digital and physical spaces. In addition, Veridas has integrated dasGate into its platform for identity management across the customer lifecycle. Veridas has experienced a 133% growth over 2021 and expects to grow by a further 100% by 2023, with an estima...

WindowMaster to showcase improved comfort with new compact smoke panel

WindowMaster, the Danish CleanTech company and one of the natural ventilation and façade automation specialists unveil the latest addition to its growing portfolio of innovative smoke and heat ventilation solutions.  WSC 104   Amid a heightened focus on combining optimum indoor air quality with stringent fire safety protocol, WindowMaster’s team of experts has developed a new compact smoke control panel, WSC 104, effectively combining smoke extraction with comfortable ve...

Risco promotes cost-effective installations with preview of professional wireless and smart automation solutions at The Security Event 2023

Two new RISCO professional security solutions will be previewed at The Security Event 2023, providing installers with the opportunity to deliver commercial and residential projects efficiently and cost-effectively.  Making its international debut, the flexible LightSYS Air wireless alarm system from the cloud-based security solution manufacturer may be simply and quickly installed by professional and accredited installers on smaller SME commercial and residential contracts involving up to...

Siemens to exhibit its Simatic S7-1500V virtual controller at Hannover Messe 2023

Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC.  Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...

Vigitron to host webinar on complex security systems

Losing cameras over a network? Cameras and other PoE devices won’t power up? Want to know why? Want to avoid these problems in the design stage?  Webinar Security products are becoming more complex and demanding more bandwidth and PoE. Spend an hour with Vigitron to learn about these changes, how they affect network performance, and how to avoid issues in the design stage.  This webinar is designed for everyone who sells, designs, and services networks for security device...

XOi announces expansion of Executive Leadership Team

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, continues building the industry’s top leadership team with the addition of veteran Service Technology Executive - Strickland Tudor and the promotion of Stacey Bright to Chief Marketing Officer. Strickland Tudor appointed Tudor, who has more than 25 years of experience driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades, will serve as XOi’s Executive Vice President of...

PSA announces sponsors for PSA TEC 2023

The PSA Network (PSA), the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC), which is taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA, from May 1-4, 2023. “This year’s PSA TEC has a remarkable lineup of sponsors that enable us to exceed our members' expectations,” said Matt Barnette, President and CEO of the PSA Network, adding “TEC has established a reputation for high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive enga...

Checkpoint Systems to showcase retail-focused RFID product mix at the Retail Technology Show in London

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in radio frequency identification (RFID and RF) technology and inventory control solutions, will showcase its RFID product range at the Retail Technology Show from 26-27 April, 2023 at Olympia London. The retail technology solutions provider will exhibit its extensive inlay and label designs, including the DUÉ Mini label and UNO dual technology inlays, two of the most popular products at the recent EuroShop 2023 exhibition in Germany. DUÉ...

Honeywell's new fire detection and alarm systems enhance occupant safety

Honeywell announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system that helps improve building and occupant safety. The compact, powerful, performance-driven intelligent fire alarm control panel offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is easy to install, commission, and maintain.  Features The system features an advanced 7-inch touchscreen panel, providing a highly intuitive and ergonomic user interface. The panel displays co...

ISC West sees substantial growth In attendees

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...

Allied Universal announces acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” said Allied Universal’s Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

Powervault’s AI-powered modular energy storage system hits the market

Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet.  Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features  Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...

Qognify becomes part of Hexagon

Qognify, a provider of video (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions announced that it has become a part of Hexagon. Detect, assess, and respond Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced on December 19, 2022. Steven Cost, President, of Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, states, “Qognify extends our real-time monitoring and security reach to detect, assess,...

Amy Becker named Senior Vice President at Astute Financial

Astute Financial Consulting, a security industry financial consulting firm and software developer of business reporting solutions, announced the hiring of Amy Becker as Senior Vice President. Amy brings over thirty years of experience in the accounting/finance field, including her time as CFO with two NetOne affiliated companies. “We’re very excited to have Amy on board. Her collaborative leadership style, results-oriented work ethic, and extensive financial and operational experien...

The new firewall from DoorBird: Effective protection for the building network

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...

Matrix shares how a multidimensional approach improves perimeter security

Perimeter security is essential for protecting people, assets, and information against unauthorised intrusion, theft, and other security breaches. Historically, perimeter security was primarily used in military facilities to safeguard critical infrastructure.  However, currently, businesses and organisations of all types and sizes require robust security solutions to protect their premises and ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Perimeter security system  A perimeter...

Acronis recognised for growth and innovation on Frost & Sullivan’s Frost Radar™ for DRaaS

Acronis, a globally renowned company in cyber protection, earned a distinction of ‘Company to Action’ in Frost & Sullivan’s ‘Frost Radar™: Disaster Recovery as a Service, 2022’ report. In a field of 12 other competitors, Acronis is placed prominently within the upper quadrant of growth and innovation. This placement praises Acronis, as a company ‘to be considered first for investment, partnerships, or benchmarking.’ Frost Radar The Frost Rad...

Teledyne FLIR debuts G-series optical gas imaging cameras with superior gas quantification and wireless data transfer

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, debuted the new G-Series, a family of high-tech, cooled-core optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras that can help leak detection and repair (LDAR) professionals seamlessly locate and document harmful gas emissions. The G-Series is designed to empower everyday users in the oil and gas, manufacturing, steel, and utility industries to spend more time prioritising leak repairs, and less time documenting them while gaining better insight into th...

Cybersecurity and data protection as key elements for highest quality of MOBOTIX video surveillance systems

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...

Checkpoint Systems acquires Alert Systems to strengthen its portfolio of solutions to combat organised retail crime

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in RFID and RF technology solutions, has acquired Denmark-based Alert Systems, a pioneering Internet of Things (IoT) specialist with a focus on metal and magnet detection in the retail environment.  Since 1999, Alert Systems has supplied the global retail industry with solutions to identify tools and techniques used by criminals to steal items from stores – these include booster bags (handmade containers lined with foil used to shoplift) and detac...

Flexxon announces that it has secured a global distribution partnership with Digi-Key Electronics

Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer Flexxon announces that it has secured a global distribution partnership with Digi-Key Electronics, a pioneer in the distribution of electronic components and automation products. The new arrangement expands on the parties’ existing 2020 partnership for Flexxon’s storage products, and now includes Flexxon’s X-PHY Cybersecure Solid State Drive (SSD) suite of hardware-based cybersecurity solutions. All of which can be found on Digi-Key&rs...

Security Industry Association announces winners of the 2023 SIA new products & solutions awards

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...

93% of organisations find the execution of essential security operation tasks challenging, Sophos survey finds

Sophos, a global pioneer in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service published a new survey report, “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders,” which found that, globally, 93% of organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. Survey findings  These challenges also include understanding how an attack happened, with 75% of respondents stating they have chal...

Norgren’s sustainability solutions at SPS Italia 2023

Norgren will be showcasing its latest developments centered around sustainability and energy efficiency at SPS Italia, which takes place in Parma from 23rd- 25th May 2023.  Sustainable solutions As energy costs continue to escalate and the journey to decarbonising industry gathers pace, Norgren’s stand will display several demonstration units to support customers in the industrial automation sector as they look to overcome these challenges. Located in Hall 3, stand E069, the demons...

University of York appoints Siemens to deliver solar farm, as part of £1.5 million research project

The University of York has appointed Siemens to design and deliver a solar array located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA) as part of a £1.5 million research project. Funded through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), the project will enhance the Institute’s research capabilities to develop and use AI and robotic systems to inspect and maintain solar arrays. The 193 kWp solar farm will create a ‘living lab’ to give insight...

Suprema AI launches high-performance AI face recognition OEM module ‘Q-Face Pro’

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...

Qognify announces upgrade programme from Ocularis to Qognify VMS

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced an upgrade programme for customers of its video management system (VMS) Ocularis. Launching in May 2023, the programme will provide a clear and compelling roadmap that will enable existing Ocularis customers to upgrade seamlessly to the flagship Qognify VMS. Qognify VMS A next-generation management system, Qognify VMS combines the powerful core of an enterprise-class system with advanced ecosystem integr...

ELATEC proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary of operations in the Americas

ELATEC Inc, a subsidiary of ELATEC GmbH, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary of operations in the Americas. As a provider of RFID and mobile access solutions, ELATEC Inc has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable and innovative products in the region, leveraging its parent company's 35-year history of success in Europe. "While our physical presence in the Americas spans a decade, our roots in user authentication and access control go much deeper," said Paul Massey, Chief Executiv...