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Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, today launched 2-Way Audio, a bidirectional audio capability that provides remote communication via the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (Video Management System) for secure, convenient communication to deliver active monitoring and response. The 2-Way Audio feature uses a standard IP speaker or horn connected to an Eagle Eye Bridge or CMVR to enable security professionals to instantly communicate warnings to intruders, deter security threa...

Recently, research firm ResearchAndMarkets published a report on the smart home automation market. It is forecast that the market will reach $187.8 billion globally by 2028, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2% over that period. Part of this growth will come from home automation systems expanding to incorporate access control technologies, a trend that is starting to become visible in many countries across the world. Cybersecurity  In response, and to mark European Cyb...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud-native security provider unveiled Aqua Stars, a new initiative to celebrate its top open-source software (OSS) contributors. With monthly awards, the recognition programme spotlights contributors who have made significant impacts on Aqua’s open-source projects and the cloud-native security community. These awards recognise the efforts of the largest open-source cloud-native security community in the world and those who help make cloud-native security acc...

More than one million electric vehicles are registered in the U.S.—and they all have to plug in somewhere. As EV charging stations pop up across the country, one of the chief questions will be how charging station users are identified, authenticated, and connected with membership or payment systems. Radio-frequency identification cards and tokens and smartphone authentication apps have emerged as two viable options for EV charging authentication. Which is best? It may depend on the user b...

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed a prototype 360-degree stereo vision system for automated vehicles travelling on regular streets. Based on multi-camera 3D sensing, the all-surrounding sensing system is both high-resolution and highly accurate. Automated driving systems Most of the current automated driving systems are limited to highway driving. To enable automated driving systems to be used on public roads, they need to accurately recognise the entire road environment around the vehicle, i...

Aqua Security, the pure-play cloud native security provider, announces it has more than doubled revenue in the last 18 months. Aqua attributes its recent growth to rapidly increasing demand for an integrated solution that secures cloud native applications from code through runtime. The company also reports its $1 Million Cloud Native Protection Warranty is driving customer acquisition. Software supply chain The skyrocketing demand for the company’s security solution is driven by a globa...

Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (edgeTI), a pioneer in real-time digital operations software, and Silico Ltd (Silico), the Business Process Simulation platform, announces a strategic partnership to accelerate the time to value of digital transformation initiatives to service providers, governments, telecoms, and financial services organisations. The strategic partnership establishes a joint go-to-market proposition and formalises the integration of Silico, an advanced Business Process Simulation (...

Alula, the pioneer in smart security and system communications for professional installers, announces a partnership with three regional manufacturer representative firms to expand its footprint across the United States. The collaborative efforts with Thomasson Marketing Group (TMG), Lanier Rep Group (LRG), and Security Solutions Incorporated (SSI) will enable Alula to expand relationships and provide an extension to their existing sales team. Residential and commercial technology solutions Fi...

ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), announces the appointment of Raghu Ram Bongula as its new Chief Technology Officer. Bongula brings two decades of leadership with a focus on digital/cloud transformation, building new platforms, and modernising legacy platforms. Prior to joining ConnectWise, Bongula served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Global Payments, where he led a team responsible for building new products and platforms t...

The ASSA ABLOY Group, the globally renowned provider of access solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Bird Home Automation GmbH. The aim is to further expand and scale the business in the coming years in view of changing market requirements. Growth opportunities Sascha Keller, CEO of Bird Home Automation, comments: "Having founded DoorBird in 2014 and continuously developed it since then, we have had an incredible journey and built a very successful business. To continue to grow and sc...

With the soaring cost of living and the nights getting darker, it is so important to make sure the customers’ properties are protected against theft and crime. Motion detector-activated outdoor security lighting provides strong intruder deterrent solutions, protects properties from theft, and provides reliable, high-quality visible lighting. External security lighting is essential to deter intruders from entering or vandalising properties. Sufficient lighting ensures that intruders are re...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled the latest version of Desigo CC, its integrated building management platform for the digitalisation of buildings of any size. With the software update, Desigo CC V6 offers native cloud connectivity, and an improved user experience and is among the first building management platforms worldwide to fulfill the BACnet B-XAWS profile for cross-domain advanced workstations and BACnet Secure Connect. Native cloud connectivity to Building X Desigo CC connects...

Door access with mobile phone is constantly increasing. Mobile phone is excellent for carrying digital access rights – secure, convenient and available to everyone. Mobile credential is transferred from phone to reader using the phone’s Bluetooth connection. The connection between the reader and phone is protected by secure encryption – the same as mobile payments are using. Mobile access by phone also enables using the phone’s own security locking, such as fingerprint,...

OutSystems, a pioneer in high-performance application development, and UiPath, an enterprise automation software company, announces a partnership to combine the power of the UiPath Business Automation Platform with OutSystems high-performance low-code. Together, they will enable customers to securely and intelligently automate core business processes and applications, while saving time, improving efficiency, and delivering transformational app experiences. The partnership integrates solutions a...

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announced the completed transition from Nortek Control to Nice North America.  This milestone strengthens the Nice global brand and solidifies its position as a powerhouse in North America. Partners, including dealers, integrators, builders, and distributors, will benefit from its broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial solutions, deeper partner programmes, and expanded training a...

DNAKE is thrilled to announce the winning of the bronze award for Smart Central Control Screen - Slim and the win of the finalist for Smart Central Control Screen - Neo at the International Design Excellence Awards 2022 (IDEA 2022).  Winners were announced at The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)® 2022 Ceremony & Gala, held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA, on September 12, 2022. Key criteria for evaluation IDEA is one of the world’s most...

XONA, the frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure, and Nozomi Networks, the pioneer in OT & IoT security, announces a partnership to help operators of critical infrastructure accelerate digital transformation with enhanced security and Zero Trust principles. By integrating their technologies, XONA and Nozomi Networks give organisations advanced tools to remotely manage the security of operational technology and industrial control systems from anywhere, an...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

Idesco Corp., a provider of ID card solutions announced the company has recently expanded its offerings to include comprehensive Visitor Management solutions. ID card solution extension This new addition complements its existing line of ID card solutions and allows the company to offer customers a wide array of products to implement the right visitor management system. With solutions from top brands such as Savance and StopWare, Idesco can help any organisation streamline the flow of visitors...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, offers an alternative approach to fire detection through its FireClass range, a class of open-protocol fire detection products, and is seen as a step away from its previously perceived perception in the market of only offering managed or closed-protocol systems. FireClass consists of a comprehensive range of industry-approved products for use in commercial, residential, corporate, retail, leisure, care home, manufactur...

Cameras are often more than just suppliers of images – they can recognise objects, generate results or trigger follow-up processes. Visitors to VISION Stuttgart, Germany, can find out about the possibilities offered by state-of-the-art camera technology at IDS booth 8C60. There, they will discover the next level of the all-in-one AI system IDS NXT. The company is not only expanding the machine learning methods to include anomaly detection, but is also developing a significantly faster har...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has announced the launch of aluminium towers. The new TW-SE and TW-SA are one-piece towers that are easier and more cost-effective to ship and install due to their lightweight material.  Emergency towers are an essential layer of perimeter security for many campus settings. Strategic placement of emergency towers and wall boxes can deter crime in areas that are harder to monitor and be a visual indicat...

With only 1 week to go until DroneX Tradeshow & Conference, there’s not much time left to register for the complimentary free ticket. Alongside its sister show, Helitech Expo, DroneX will bring the users a plethora of content and over 50 hours of educational seminars that will help the users to discover the latest advancements and stay ahead as the UAV industry continues to adapt and diversify. Discovering latest advancements DroneX Tradeshow & Conference 2022 will feature: K...

Pangiam announces the appointment of Steven Greenway as President, Pangiam Commercial. In this role, Greenway will focus his more than two decades of commercial airline leadership experience on continuing Pangiam’s expansive growth in the secure movement of people and goods. “Steven is among the world leaders in solving the unique business challenges in global commercial aviation and digital customer experiences,” said Kevin McAleenan, Pangiam’s Chief Executive Officer....

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia September 12-14, 2022. SDS will feature indoor gunshot detection solutions at the show and introduce security end users and consultants to the first ever GSX host location Emergency Operations Tour featuring the installation of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System at the GWCC. Integrated gunshot detection solutions dem...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2022 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference and Trade Show, August 9-11 in Tulsa, OK. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #1101.   2022 OIGA Conference and Trade Show “We look forward to being at the 2022 OIGA Conference a...

OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced its award-winning REDSCAN PRO LiDAR Sensors have been fully integrated with Genetec™ Security Center, to provide enhanced perimeter protection for the highest security sites. The announcement follows a long period of engagement between the two firms, even before the launch of the latest OPTEX sensor series, to ensure the data and algorithms could be fully integrated and interpreted by the Genetec Security Center platform. By integrating the tw...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that company pioneer, Ray O’Hara, CPP, EVP Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, was selected as a top security executive by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire 2022.    IFSEC Global IFSEC Global is the pre-eminent news source for security and fire safety, with a trusted reputation and a global footprint. It covers developments from across the industries, fro...

Bosch has released its new software version of Safety Systems Designer. On top, there is also a new, free plugin available that enables automatic data transfer between AutoCAD® software and Bosch Safety Systems Designer. This free Bosch SSD Plugin is the only tool of its type offered by any fire alarm system manufacturer. Architects, planners, and system integrators now enjoy the benefit of easily importing fire alarm system devices from floor plans into the Safety Systems Designer software...

The new FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR is a fixed turret camera. The new form factors are cost-effective and support predictive solutions. Recently, SE&N magazine did a full review on this camera, and here is what they had to say about it. Dynamic sharpness and noise filtering Bosch FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR camera surprised right from the start with its sure-footed performance in more than slightly horrible variable lighting conditions that moved between deep shadow and glaring backlight...