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IPVideo launches Sentry ERS lockdown & emergency response system to help improve security for schools & campuses

IPVideo Corporation has made it a mission to help society respond to active shooter incidents with the introduction of its Sentry ERS Lockdown and Emergency Response System, purpose-built for schools and campus environments. Active shooter situations Active shooter situations are a horrible daily threat in society. Soft targets such as schools, university campuses, places of worship, grocery stores, hospitals, malls, movie theatres, and bars have all been targeted. In response, the security i...

Swann releases upgraded CoreCam Pro™ wireless spotlight security camera

Swann, the renowned brand of Do-It-Yourself security products for over 30 years, releases its CoreCam Pro™ Wireless Spotlight Security Camera that can be used as a standalone product or added with other products for a complete smart home surveillance solution.  The upgraded CoreCam Pro™ security camera is easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box. It is available in a single-pack, two-pack, or three-pack. The CoreCamPro™ supersedes the earlier CoreCam™, w...

Combat rising energy costs as Teledyne FLIR set to exhibit their electrical utility solutions at Middle East Energy 2023

Cutting energy costs, and reducing loss and downtime, Teledyne FLIR, is all set to showcase its Electric Utility Solutions product portfolio at Middle East Energy 2023 scheduled from 7th to 9th March at World Trade Centre. Energy saving solutions Exhibiting at Stand H4.E50, on display will be Energy saving solutions such as FLIR HD Thermal Camera with Viewfinder, Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera, Optical gas imaging camera, and Extech Test & Measurement Solutions for the Utilities Indust...

Drata ushers a new era of trust with Open API

Drata, a continuous security and compliance automation platform, has launched Open API, a powerful new product leading the movement to open and democratised compliance. Open API puts customers in the driver's seat with deeper connections and integrations to architect creative solutions for their risk and compliance needs. User-friendly REST API standard Governance, risk, and compliance are notoriously known as manual and time-intensive processes often siloed and bogged down by paperwork, spre...

MSG Sports to invest $10M in Xtract One Technologies in strategic investment

Xtract One Technologies Inc. and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced that MSG Sports will invest up to C$13.4 million (US$10 million) in Xtract One, a security technology company that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI. The initial investment of C$8.4 million (US$6.3 million) is effective immediately, with the subsequent investment of C$5 million (US$3.7 million) being conditional on the approval of Xtract One’s shareholders and all applicable reg...

Pyronix expands SmartHome security products range

Pyronix announces new additions to their SmartHome security product range; the HomeControl BatteryCam and SolarPanel. The new BatteryCam offers indoor and outdoor video monitoring with built-in movement detection. It is supplemented by the new SolarPanel, which provides continuous charge. Video surveillance anywhere “We’re excited to extend our SmartHome range further with the new BatteryCam and SolarPanel.” “The BatteryCam allows users to add video surveillance any...

Traka identifies technology in healthcare to enhance patient care

Traka has launched a new white paper that seeks to identify the ‘wealth of opportunities’ to help the NHS and healthcare professionals to meet rising demand through innovation and technology. White paper highlights The discussion paper, entitled: “How Technology is set to Improve Security & Patient Care in 2023” highlights the immediate challenges faced by the NHS and the solutions available that could be seen as ‘enablers of change.’ Traka highlights t...

Global MSC Security to go beyond public space surveillance with appointment of Andy Williams

Global MSC Security has announced the appointment of Andy Williams as a Senior Security Consultant. A technical expert with more than 40 years of experience working with alarms, CCTV, and integrated security systems in both the public and private sectors, Andrew will support and grow Global MSC Security’s impressive customer base, as well as expand its offering, protecting businesses and safeguarding communities throughout the UK. Andy’s extensive industry experience Commencing hi...

RightCrowd is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Batchelor as its new Director of Customer Success

RightCrowd, a provider of safety, security and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Batchelor as its new Director of Customer Success. In this role, Batchelor will be responsible for driving customer engagement and satisfaction by developing programs and processes that drive adoption, retention and growth for RightCrowd’s clients. Batchelor brings over 12 years of experience in the security industry, with a prov...

OTORIO to present zero day research affecting operational technology environments at S4 2023

OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions, announced research pointing to wireless IIoT vulnerabilities that provide a direct path to internal OT networks, enabling hackers to bypass the common protection layers in the environments. OTORIO Senior Researcher - Roni Gavrilov will present key findings and how organisations can overcome these issues at S4 2023. Research finding OTORIO’s comprehensive research into industrial wireless IoT...

SentryBay introduces Armored Client for AVD & W365 to protect endpoint vulnerabilities

SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has added to its family of Armored Client products with a solution specifically designed to address the client-side security gaps of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 while harnessing the strengths of Intune. Armored Client for AVD & W365 Users of endpoint devices that connect to any virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) system are at risk of cybersecurity attacks, particularly from keylogging and scr...

Teledyne FLIR Defence awarded $43.9 million contract to service US Navy and Coast Guard Sensor Systems

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded the company an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $43.9 million to service electro-optical sensor systems used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). The contract will provide replacement parts and technical support for several lands- and sea-based systems used by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, including t...

Neustar Security Services introduces UltraPlatform to safeguard enterprises’ digital assets

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-based security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is launching UltraPlatform™, a solution that leverages three Neustar Security Services’ offerings critical to protecting organisations’ online assets and infrastructure: an authoritative domain name system (DNS) service, protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and a web application firewall (WAF). Unified solution To create this unifie...

iDter’s award-winning Niō guardian deterrence cameras feature RTSP output to NVR and VMS Systems

iDter’s intelligent Niō Guardian deterrence solution features Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) output for easy integration of video streams into multi-vendor Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS). Intelligent Niō Guardians The combination of iDter’s support for RTSP output with previously announced Niō Guardians powered by PoE++ opens new opportunities for security dealers to easily integrate iDter’s active deterrence system into new or existing...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure to feature ALWIN security management software at ISC West

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure (booth 8101) will showcase its robust ALWIN security management software, as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West. The annual ISC West conference takes place from March 29-31 in Las Vegas. ALWIN security management software ALWIN is a modular, scalable, and flexible software solution for critical infrastructure protection, designed to monitor and protect security-cha...

Visma Megaflex introduces Idesco ID service and mobile app to their system

Finnish security software company - Visma Megaflex just introduced the Idesco ID service and mobile app to their system. This lets their system managers send mobile credentials directly from their access control system to users' mobile phones, whenever new users request mobile access. Easy integration Via a technology-independent interface, Idesco ID easily integrates into any system using Idesco’s mobile compatible 8 CD 2.0 MI readers. "Idesco ID is very easy to implement. Its simpl...

The healthcare industry is chronically understaffed, leaving it more vulnerable than ever in the face of cyber attack

Over four-fifths, (93%) of healthcare organisations surveyed have faced an identity-related security breach in the last two years, according to new research from SailPoint, a pioneer in enterprise identity security. And with many organisations in the healthcare industry understaffed, the sector is more vulnerable than ever before to malicious cybercrime.  SailPoint​ unveils the findings of a new research report titled, ‘The State of Identity Security 2023: A Spotlight on Healthcare&r...

Bosch complements the Dicentis flush range

Introduced in 2021, the Dicentis flush product range will be complemented with new modules, functions, and flexible connectivity options. An identification panel, ID card holder, voting panel, language selection panel, audio interface, and handheld microphones enhance the product family. The latest additions to the flush-mounted version of the fully IP-based Dicentis Conference System offer the same installation convenience, ease of operation, and easy, cost-effective installation as the preced...

National Apprenticeship Week highlights apprenticeships for security officers

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security, and members SecuriGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. They aim to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, increased demand for security services, an aging workforce, Brexit, and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security...

IDIS set to supercharge its end-to-end video solutions with AI innovations at ISC West 2023

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. IDIS Deep Learning Engine Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost pro...

Johnson Controls recognised for IoT Software Innovation in 2023 IoT Breakthrough Awards Programme

IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards programme. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-...

Johnson Controls Metasys CCM09090 Controller provides rapid response rates for optimal IAQ and occupant safety in critical environments

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...

Johnson Controls' Facility Explorer and EasyIO at AHR Expo 2023

Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution. What’s new Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products designed to help easily identify and solve issues while in the field, as we...

Christian Cabirol succeeds Hartmut Sprave as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at MOBOTIX AG

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hartmut Sprave will leave MOBOTIX AG at his request after five years of service, with his contract expiring on May 31, 2023, to take on new professional challenges. He will be succeeded by Christian Cabirol, who will be responsible for all R&D focus areas and technology partnerships as key elements of the solution-oriented strategy based on "Made in Germany" quality and the highest cyber security. Value-added solutions Christian Cabirol has been working fo...

SentryBay is recognised as a Sample Vendor by Gartner® in Hype Cycle™ for Endpoint Security 2022

SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has been recognised as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle ™ for Endpoint Security, 2022 under the VDI/DaaS Endpoint Security category for the second year in a row. VDI and DaaS According to the Gartner report: 'The increased use of VDI and DaaS to deliver access to company apps and data from unmanaged devices demands additional controls. Less control of the local machine introduces the risk of keylog...

Data protection issues regarding monitoring of workers, insight from Ropes & Gray

Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic revolutionised working life for a large proportion of the workforce worldwide, with millions of workers being instructed to work from home, almost overnight. In many cases, this situation continued for many months and, in some instances, years.  The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the global workforce have been considered in many ways. One particularly significant change, however, has been the increased use of monitoring technologies to observe and ke...

TrueConf improves team messaging security with DLP systems integration

TrueConf, a developer of self-hosted video collaboration solutions, introduces new security features at ISE 2023, a high-profile AV show hosted in Barcelona. TrueConf Server, a 4K video conferencing and team collaboration platform supports integration with DLP systems which enables government organisations and businesses to minimise risks of data leakage.   Eliminating data exposure Video conferencing and messaging applications have become the most popular collaboration tools since they...

TMA issues call-for-participation for newly proposed ANSI standard

The Monitoring Association (TMA) seeks professionals from the security industry; public safety; emergency communications; schools; systems manufacturers; and others from large public/private management to participate in the development of its newly proposed ANSI standard – Monitoring Center Notification of Active Threat Detection (TMA-ATN-01). Standardised workflow As monitoring centres are increasingly monitoring shot detection, weapons detection, and manual lockdown notification system...

SALTO Systems North America names new marketing leadership roles

SALTO Systems North America has elevated two marketing team members to new levels of leadership to help focus on the four pillars of SALTO NA's efforts: building the brand, fostering a culture of learning and impact, getting closer to the customer, and achieving sustainable growth.  Heena Virjee Heena Virjee has been named as Senior Manager-Marketing, North America. She will guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO's electronic access control hardware and software security produc...

Nice announces the launch of the SlideDriver™ II with new SmartTouch™ 725 Controller from HySecurity

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announces the next generation of SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II hydraulic gate operator. Building on the SlideDriver legacy of providing durable and reliable security, the latest iteration utilises its most intelligent technology to date with the new SmartTouch 725 control board. The release of the SlideDriver II and the SmartTouch 725 controller reinforces the HySecurity brand’s commitment...