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A new partnership between Nedap Security Management and biometric security specialist Recogtech has made highly secure palm vein recognition technology available for a much wider audience. Recogtech’s Palm-ID and Palm-ID card have been integrated with Nedap’s AEOS access control system. Which enables Nedap clients worldwide to use both technologies (based on palm vein recognition technology) in combination with AEOS. This verified partnership was cemented once Nedap’s access c...

Dortronics, a pioneer in electric locking hardware and controls for the security industry, is showcasing several access control solutions at ISC East (Booth 447), November 20-21 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Dortronics will highlight the capabilities of its 4800 series interlock door controller, waterproof pushbuttons, and electric strikes that can accommodate a wide range of applications and markets and can solve multiple security challenges. Operating door interlock and mantrap s...

ADT Commercial is expanding its presence in Atlanta with the purchase of Critical Systems. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia and established in 2002, Critical Systems specialises in enterprise-class fire alarm, fire suppression, life safety and integrated building security solutions for high-rise properties, healthcare campuses and mission-critical data, manufacturing and distribution facilities in Atlanta and its suburbs. “Critical Systems brings the power of nearly two decades of exper...

The technology partnership established between BlueBox Video and Hanwha Techwin means that images captured by Wisenet Full HD, ultra-high definition 4K and 360 degree fisheye cameras can now be cost effectively displayed on and across a video wall, as well as on a desk top PC monitor. The successful integration of Wisenet WAVE Video Management Software (VMS) with professional grade video wall controllers manufactured by BlueBox provides an affordable control room solution for a wide range of ap...

In any busy medical facility — surgeries, dental practices or physiotherapy suites — it’s all too easy to accidentally leave a door unlocked. With expensive equipment or controlled drugs on the other side, any opening invites an opportunist. But if a customer installs a Code Handle electronic PIN lock, they need never worry again. The secure, easy-to-fit Code Handle fits right over an existing locking cylinder. The user can simply swap the door handle for a sleek, low-profile C...

ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT released a new status indicator for, respectively, the ML2000 Series and 8200 Series mortice locks. Featuring the largest viewing window available on the market, a reflective coating for improved clarity in low light conditions and a patent-pending curved design, these mortice lock status indicators combine emergency preparedness and enhanced privacy to meet the needs of any type of facility. “Schools, offices and all types of commercial...

The highly acclaimed Dubai Health, Safety & Environment Forum returns to Dubai from 24-25 November, with a stellar line-up of confirmed speakers from Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE, Dubai Municipality, ADNOC, DEWA, Emirates Global Aluminium as well as senior executives from leading international and regional companies. On the agenda for this year’s forum are topical health, safety and environment issues. With a raft of infrastructure and construction developments underway in...

Aegis AI, a venture capital-backed AI startup, which provides computer vision software to turn any security camera into a threat-detecting smart camera, has announced that it is rebranding as Actuate and launched new AI threat-detection features included in it. After careful analysis of the company’s market positioning, Actuate leadership decided to adopt the new brand name in alignment with its new features, which expand the firm’s offerings beyond gun detection. Intruder- and thr...

A free cyber audit tool has been released to its customers by a global technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, in what it believes is an industry first. Gallagher Security has unveiled its Security Health Check (SHC) tool to help its customers identify and understand potential vulnerabilities within their security system. Security risks and system vulnerabilities SHC identifies system vulnerabilities, assesses the severity of the th...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Montreal-based company that specialises in the acquisition and development of vertical market software companies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of H&L Australia Pty Ltd., a technology pioneer in the hospitality industry offering a complete suite of integrated hospitality POS, workforce management and booking solutions. Integrated hospitality POS systems H&L has provided a premium suite of integrated hospitality POS systems to venues of all sizes for...

Traka, the provider of intelligent management solutions for keys and equipment, is at the International Corrections & Prisons Association (ICPA)’s annual conference, presenting a new solution for distributing medications safely, securely and accurately within prison environments. Exhibiting in partnership with the pioneer in prison and community corrections software applications provider Unilink, Traka will be demonstrating its specialist medication distribution lockers, designed to m...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has acquired Placard, the largest manufacturer of secure cards in Australasia. The acquisition will enhance HID’s presence in the region. As a provider in the government, financial, transportation, retail, and enterprise sectors across the Pacific market, Placard produces a range of cards, including driver’s licences, health insurance cards and a variety of government IDs. The company also specialises...

Sisense, the analytics platform for builders, achieves a series of new security compliance standards that will provide its customers with the highest levels of protection for their data. Sisense and Periscope Data, who merged with Sisense this spring, both achieved ISO 27001 compliance, the internationally recognised standard for information security programs. ISO 27001 is a systematic approach to managing sensitive information and assets so they remain secure. Continual improvement of securit...

Everbridge, Inc., a pioneer in critical event management and enterprise safety software applications to help keep people safe and businesses running, announced a partnership with RiskBand, a provider of wearable, live-monitored safety devices for organisations and their workers. The alliance is part of Everbridge’s strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, including those that may not always have ready access to a mobile phone, such as a hospitality employee, in-home healthcare provid...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in Intelligent Identity, announced two new white papers from its CISO Advisory Council on securing customer data and combating insider threats. The Ping Identity CISO Advisory Council is made up of security experts from a range of markets—spanning healthcare, banking, travel and leisure, energy, technology, consulting and education. These CISOs illuminate the current challenges and opportunities impacting today’s security leaders. Members of the 2019 council...

On September 8–12 in Chicago, ASSA ABLOY will show GSX 2019 attendees the latest innovations in their security and life safety offerings. They’ll also hold special events and educational opportunities for conference attendees at their booth, #1303. “New challenges are always on the horizon, so security professionals need to stay ahead of changing conditions and have access to cutting-edge solutions,” said Mark Duato, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Solutions at A...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that its IdenTrust™ digital certificates are now certified members of the Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL) program, the world’s largest trust service for electronic documents. AATL certification allows millions of users to create digital signatures that are automatically identified as being trusted whenever the document is signed with Adobe® Acrobat® DC, Acrobat Reader® DC or Adobe Sign. Digital signat...

Vaion, just a few months out of stealth mode, today announces its launch into the North American market with comprehensive demonstrations at GSX 2019. Vaion will exhibit in booth #1819 with a rapidly expanding commercial team ready to provide custom demos. Visitors will examine real-world scenarios which showcase how machine learning delivers operator efficiency, provides a rich understanding of surroundings, and offers new operational benefits for improved ROI. Embedded machine learning Vaio...

Applying a quarter century of software experience, technology pioneer Rod Whisnant has joined System Surveyor as its CTO. He will lead the next stage of development for System Surveyor, an intelligent system design platform. The mobile, SaaS-based platform enables virtual teams to work together to better plan, install, and maintain the systems required in all commercial, education, healthcare, and government facilities. “Rod’s diverse background, strong focus on the user experience,...

VuWall, a provider of video wall control and AV network management solutions, will present an affordable and innovative approach to equipping command and control rooms with state-of-the-art technology in collaboration with Infragard and the FBI in Booth 1187 at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, September 10-12, in Chicago. With the increased demand for video walls in the security market, especially within small- to medium-size control rooms, VuWall has simplified deployments, allowing securi...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range announces a new integration with Swiss firm Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS). Users of Inner Range’s award-winning intelligent access control system Integriti can now use a range of biometrics credentials via TBS. A connected USB ‘enrolment station’ allows biometrics to be assigned to synchronised Integriti users. TBS offers one of the widest selections of biometric readers for all applications: all with a triple layer of template an...

Pelco, Inc., a provider of intelligent video surveillance solutions, releases the Sarix Professional (Pro) Series 3 Fixed IP cameras. Offered in mini-dome, bullet, box, and wedge configurations, these IP cameras deliver a balanced set of features and performance at affordable price points that allow for deployment across a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, including low light and wide dynamic range capabilities with options of 1MP, 2MP, 3MP, and 5MP resolutions. Bi-directional aud...

Sepura is delighted to have passed a donation of just over £5,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance, following a six-month period of support for the East Anglian-based charity. During the first half of 2019, the Sepura staff took part in a number of social or personal challenge events, which were designed to both raise funds and allow employees to meet colleagues from across the business. Family Open Day event One of the major events organised was a Family Open Day at Sepura’s offi...

Videonetics, the visual computing platform development company, announces that it ranked amongst top 5 Video Management Software providers in Asia market with the market share of 5.4%, according to a recently released report released by IHS Markit. IHS Markit is a provider of critical information, analytics and expertise to forge solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. Rankings are adjudged using a robust rating scale and evaluated on based on percentage r...

ExtraHop, globally renowned cloud-first detection and response solutions provider for hybrid enterprises, has issued a security advisory exposing several cases of third-party vendors ‘phoning home’ proprietary data without the knowledge of or authorisation from their customers. The advisory serves as a warning to all enterprises to hold their vendors more accountable for how they use customer data. Phoning home proprietary data The newly-issued advisory defines phoning home as a ho...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that the company and Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG have entered into a multi-year agreement for the delivery of Identiv’s RFID Inlays for device-level authentication and anti-counterfeiting of one-time-use medical devices in hospitals. Identiv RFID portfolio Currently contracted to strengthen secure authentication in the Internet of Things (IoT) over the next three years, several million inlays from Identiv’s radio-frequency identification (RFID) por...

PACOM, the provider of integrated security and access control solutions, is getting ready to exhibit at the ASIAL 2019 Security Exhibition & Conference, which takes place between the 24th-26th July at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Now in its 34th year and firmly established as the premier event for Australasia’s security sector, thousands of industry professionals will gather for an impressive exhibition display, a world class conference programme and the chance to net...

Keyfactor, a provider of secure digital identity management solutions, announced the acquisition of Spain-based Redtrust, a digital identity solutions company providing centralised certificate and digital signature management. “Like Keyfactor, Redtrust is fiercely committed to offering best-in-class identity management innovation to customers in industries where trust and reputation are a top priority,” said Jordan Rackie, CEO at Keyfactor. “This acquisition supports Keyfacto...

Continental Access, a division of Napco Security Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce its uniVerse Series Single-Door Controllers, featuring “EZ-learn networking”, are now available in a surface-mount version, model CICP2100S. CICP2100S uniVerse Controller Ideal for cinder block walls and other hard-to-wire surfaces, often found in the construction of schools, healthcare facilities & other institutions, and used in a CA4K enterprise access control software environment...

Video surveillance has come on in leaps and bounds as more options become available to organisations looking to protect their premises and improve their operations. But with more and more connected devices from different manufactures making up the system, management, maintenance and monitoring across all devices can be challenging. To address this Axis recommends using Axis Camera Station, which integrates with network cameras for centralised management. This provides a single, intuitive interf...