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PAC, the provider of innovative access control solutions, announces the availability of its new contactless and hands-free request to exit (RTE) button, which will support organisations as the post-lockdown return to work begins in earnest. With strict hygiene measures and employee safety now more important than ever, access control systems have a role to play in preventing the spread of infection and PAC’s contactless RTE will help to reduce the number of potential contact points within...

Axis Communications has launched a new positioning camera certified (NEC, CEC, IECEx, ATEX and EAC Ex) to ensure safe operation in vast, potentially combustible environments. XP40-Q1785 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera offers the most comprehensive field-of-view possible, thanks to 32x optical zoom, 360° continuous pan rotation, and 180° tilt movement. Enclosed in a stainless-steel housing with IP66/IP67 ratings, this robust camera can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -60°C...

The COVID-19 outbreak has had and continues to have, major impact on people and society. Even though the situation remains uncertain, Axis manufacturing sites are operating as normal and deliveries are stable, which means limited to no impact on Axis customers. “Axis primary focus is the safety of our employees. As we have become accustomed to this situation, I am proud to see our organization finding ways of collaborating where we address a whole range of new challenges. Despite the unce...

Interface Security Systems, a managed services provider delivering managed network, asset protection, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, introduced a new interactive security service that allows businesses to equip at-risk staff with a wearable safety device that is directly connected to the Interface Interactive 24/7 Central Command Centres. Through a partnership with RiskBand, a provider of wearable live-monitored safety devices, Interface is enabling businesses i...

Actuate, the computer vision technology company behind the threat- and intruder-detecting AI software, announced it is offering a deep discount on its intruder detection capabilities to businesses to combat the growing number of COVID-19-related burglaries.   In order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, cities have ordered restaurants and bars to cease on-site service, leading to many establishments closing altogether or greatly reducing operations.   Increase in burglaries&n...

Axis Communications launches a new generation of the AXIS M31 network camera series. AXIS M3115-LVE and AXIS M3116-LVE are suitable for both indoor and outdoor surveillance and offer a wide-angle view and excellent video quality in 1080p and 4 MP. They’re perfect for surveillance in a wide range of locations, including hotels, restaurants, retail stores and offices. These fixed domes feature Axis forensic WDR for high-quality video even when there’s both dark and light areas in the...

As SIA’s 2020 Member of the Year, ASSA ABLOY’s presence at ISC West 2020 will include an enhanced booth experience, showcasing a suite of new product innovations that help security professionals create access in smart and efficient ways. “Security professionals are experiencing rapid industry change, which is why ASSA ABLOY is focused on educating customers about the latest curb-to-core solutions,” said Mark Duato, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Solutions at ASS...

Foundries.io, a popular open OS platform provider for lifetime deployment of secure IoT and Edge devices, announced the adoption of its flagship product, FoundriesFactory, by a number of customers ranging from large global enterprises to emerging startups. FoundriesFactory is a secure, customisable embedded Linux platform that enables customers, regardless of size, to develop, deploy and maintain secure Internet of Things and Edge devices for life. Analysts forecast that IoT and Edge deployment...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting on the Milestone Systems stand, C28, at the Saed Arena, Intersec Dubai, 2020. Promoting their range of Powerhaus switches designed to cope with the specific requirements of IP video, visitors to the Milestone Systems stand will be able to see how barox IP switches support installers and end-users with many advanced...

Digital Watchdog (DW), the manufacturer of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces its partnership with HALO IoT Smart Sensor for easy integration into DW Spectrum IPVMS. As a trusted technology partner, IPVideo Corporation’s sensor is now supported directly from the DW Spectrum interface. “This integration really demonstrates DW Spectrum’s open architecture platform capabilities,” said Patrick Kelly, Director of IP Video Soluti...

Security companies provide a type of service that tends to go unnoticed except when it’s missed. Businesses, banks, stores, event organisers and VIPs are their main clients. Their demand is increasing, mostly due to the expansion that Southern California has experienced in the latest years. Small cities and towns are increasingly growing every day, mostly due to internal migration and the high prices of rent in Los Angeles County. Veteran Los Angeles security company HillQuest Security kn...

Over the past 15 years, nearly every mass casualty attack in Africa and Asia has included assaults on hotels. In 2019, high-profile attacks like those seen in Sri Lanka where three 5-star hotels (the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, and the Kingsbury) were struck on Easter day, and the January assault on the DusitD2 in Nairobi, have highlighted the threat facing hotels. Primary targets Hotels have long been primary targets because they are hubs for westerners, providing attackers with both a...

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...

To reduce installation difficulty and extend the effective monitoring range of cameras, Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, launches mini PT/PTZ series, a small-sized IP cameras with various pan and tilt ranges. Boasting compact design and excellent product performance, the mini PT/PTZ series offers a cost-effective solution for various small- and medium-sized applications such as retails, hotels, casinos, supermarkets, entrances, etc. Effective monitorin...

You don’t need to continue using keys and key cards. When you want effective first-line security for private doors in public spaces, you no longer need cumbersome kit. To keep opportunist hands off your belongings, the Code Handle 4-digit code-operated electronic handle locks without any wires, expensive hardware or software, mechanical keys or changes to your existing doors. PIN codes unlock so many features of our daily lives, from a smartphone to your online bank account. Now you can u...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of wire-free smart electronic locking solutions, and INTEREL, the award-winning hospitality guest room management solution, announces the integration of SALTO’s BLUEnet technology into INTEREL’s guest room control solutions, using BLE wireless radios to allow hotels to minimise their infrastructure investment, optimise energy consumption, and take advantage of SALTO’s next-generation products. The new SALTO and INTEREL BLE integration replaces tra...

DITEK, the quality standard in commercial surge protection, announces the launch of the DTK-HDMI family of compact HDMI surge protectors designed for professional use. These rugged single- and dual-channel units combine state-of-the-art circuit technology with tough powder-coated aluminium housings to provide robust surge protection that is ideal for commercial multi-screen installations. The units are compatible with the latest high-definition formats, including HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, and 4K UHD...

InTown Suites has its roots in Atlanta, Georgia, starting with only a few locations in 1989. Today, InTown Suites has grown to become America’s largest wholly-owned, economy extended-stay brand, with almost 200 locations in 22 US states. The brand has since added Uptown Suites to the name, building almost 10 properties, in less than two years. InTown Suites InTown Suites managers say their guests come from all walks of life and all over the country InTown Suites managers say their gues...

According to Ms Regina Tsai, the Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the key for exhibitors is to tap into the diverse pool of trade visitors that will be filtering through the halls of the fair next month: “As Vietnam’s largest business platform for safety, security, fire and smart building products, the fair is able to attract the right mix of decision makers and purchasing managers from across the region’s growing vertical markets. From the...

The ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has launched an innovative new door closer that offers unrivalled performance for user flexibility and fire safety for buildings in the healthcare, education and hospitality sectors. Unlike any other door closer in its class, the new DC300G-HF is a responsive solution, satisfying multiple door control issues for healthcare professionals, students, customers and staff. This includes flexible operation and use, while also maintaining full ce...

From June 11th to 13th Gradiant has an important appointment in London. For a few days, the city is becoming the capital of identity recognition technologies to transact in a seamless, yet secure manner. Identity Week is the largest technology fair focused on the concept of identity in Europe and this year brings together more than 3,000 international industry actors in three world-class events: Digital:ID, Planet Biometrics and Security Document Week. Forensic and face recognition solutions I...

Pivot3, a provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, experienced continued growth in Q1 2019 with enterprise and Fortune 1000 customers representing nearly 80-percent of bookings. This growth has been driven by organisations seeking simple, easy-to-deploy IoT and hybrid cloud solutions that address industry-specific challenges. Pivot3 is architected for extreme resilience and is able to manage massive volumes of data, making the company uniquely positioned to handle IoT use cases. Pivot3...

Delivering another high-value benefit to users, the Maxxess eFusion security management platform now integrates off-the-shelf and seamlessly with the widely used range of deister electronic key management systems. With this latest off-the-shelf integration, eFusion users can now manage all their keys from their centralised security management platform, reducing the risk of security breaches and streamlining their day-to-day operations. Modular and scalable, the deister electronic systems e...

Risk management ‘must prepare for the worst’ is the latest stark warning from the UK Environment Agency, which suggests that, with global temperatures set to rise by up to four degrees Centigrade by 2100, some £1bn a year might be needed to be spent on flood management. Insurance statistics reveal that the most likely cause of claims in commercial buildings, retail premises, hotels and apartment blocks is water damage. UK insurers confirm that water leakage is now the costliest...

Important advances in video technology, including a range of exciting new cameras and smarter deep learning analytics, will be showcased by IDIS at IFSEC International (18-20 June) stand IF1110. The selection of advanced cameras to be unveiled include an easy-to-install 2MP micro-dome (86pi x 58), designed for speedy set-up and rapid deployment. It features in-built IR illumination with a range of 15m and with no cable whip (pigtail) to enable easier and quicker installation. The 2MP micro-dome...

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security Solutions, to showcase its solutions at Indelex Smart Home Expo in collaboration with PowerTech Electronics. Matrix will be showcasing an enterprise-grade IP video surveillance solution designed, engineered and built specifically for growing multi-location organisations. The entire solution focuses on automating processes, easy integration with access control and enhancing efficiency of organisations. They will also be showcasing a ran...

Security expert Abloy UK is inviting visitors to IFSEC 2019 to learn more about its innovative new global vision, ‘Abloy - For Trust’, and meet the company’s new brand ambassador, Finnish motor racing icon Valtteri Bottas. Held on 18th – 20th June 2019 at ExCeL London, IFSEC International is Europe's leading security event and the only global stage committed to the future of integrated security. Valtteri Bottas - who is currently top of the Formula 1 leaderboard - will...

Synesis introduced a high precision AI solution which enables regular CCTV cameras to count the number of available and occupied parking spots in the visible area in real time. Unlike existing analogues, the Smart Parking module based on the bound of deeply trained neural networks and computer vision allows to solve three major problems simultaneously: a real-time monitoring and notification, compatibility with parking lots of any scale and configuration, and minimisation of control resources....

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is conducting Matrix Insight 2019 Jeddah and Riyadh on 18th and 22nd April respectively from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Matrix welcomes everyone in the telecom and security industry from new prospects, strategic partners to existing customers and suppliers. At the event, Matrix will highlight ETERNITY NENX, newly launched unified communication platform for SOHO and SMB. Increasing number of small and medium organisations are migr...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced ferromagnetic detection technologies, announced that it will be unveiling the next generation of its mass casualty threat detection solution, Proscreen 900 Plus, at ISC West 2019 in Las Vegas. The new solution bolsters Metrasens’ impressive ferromagnetic screening product line and provides a higher level of security for stadiums, arenas, event venues, hotels, campuses and other areas where security is paramount. Proscreen 900 Plus demonstrates Metrasens&r...