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As airports navigate an uneven return to pre-pandemic operations, many of the largest are using HID SAFE for Aviation as a unified physical identity and access management solution for defending against security and safety threats while consolidating, automating, and simplifying associated administrative and regulatory processes.   HID SAFE for Aviation HID SAFE for Aviation is helping major airports around the world enhance safety and security during a period of unprecedented uncerta...

A highly successful security industry entrepreneur is set to bring back jobs and future prosperity to the area where he grew up. Following the founding of his own technology-driven security business, Safer Scotland, in 2016, Ryan Clark is scheduled to open its 6,000 square feet headquarters at Kelburn Industrial Park, Port Glasgow, early in 2022. The company’s new premises is currently being upgraded for £500,000 to a bespoke 12,000 square feet facility incorporating a state-of-the-...

Hikvision, a global pioneer in delivering high-performance professional security solutions with tremendous value, has launched an expanded line of 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) cameras, with several models featuring the company’s innovative ColorVu and AcuSense imaging technologies. The new 4K camera series delivers the next generation of high-performance imaging solutions to a wide range of users for mainstream applications. 4K imaging increases situational awareness “Our new co...

HITRUST announced it is addressing the need for a continuously-relevant cybersecurity assessment that aligns and incorporates best practices and leverages the latest threat intelligence to maintain applicability with information security risks and emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware. The design and selection of the controls for the HITRUST Implemented 1-year (i1) Assessment puts it in a new class of information security assessment that is threat-adaptive and designed to maintain relevanc...

Interface Security Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its networking predictions for the restaurant and retail markets. Network transformation Retail and restaurant brands were forced to pivot their business models and customer engagement strategies to tackle the disruptions during the pandemic. Interface saw that brands that embraced digital transformation by...

Prosegur Security, a global pioneer in security technology, has launched EVO, the world's first EAS system with an integrated ad platform that can pay for itself through advertising revenue while also providing retailers with valuable data on in-store traffic. The EVO system features monitors that play retailer-approved ads at store entrances, managed remotely by Prosegur and its technology partner INEO. AI cloud-supported advertising platform "Silicon Valley and even major online retail...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition technology provider, has announced a reduction in both gender and racial bias within its Autonomous AI-powered solution, Fortify. The results, published by the globally authoritative National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), highlight the organisation’s deeply-rooted commitment to eradicating biases within AI algorithms and follow shortly after various new capabilities were added to Corsight’s flagship product. NIST Facial Re...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, recently hosted its 32nd annual CONNECT event. The event brings together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements.  Investing in resources "Resideo continues to invest in resources to help our professionals keep pace with the...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the HALO IoT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corporation. The integration allows HALO users to monitor alerts and notify personnel of out-of-normal ranges or levels of vaping, sounds and gunshot, chemicals, air quality, and health, within the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform. Innova...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2022. Monitoring occupancy and space utilisation Within months of the pandemic, businesses were deploying different solutions to track occupancy in their buildings and control social distancing. Almost two years later, this trend is still growing because they’re seeing value from the data collect...

Traffic congestion has been a constant problem on the road, especially in urban areas. In China alone, the number of motor vehicles has already exceeded a whopping 290 million as of September 2021. With this massive number of cars, traffic congestions or even road accidents are inevitable without an effective traffic management solution in place. In context, traffic congestion is associated with the contradiction between supply and demand, that is, the growth of the number of motor vehicles and...

Aratek announced the relaunch of its website following a revamp for stronger branding and better usability.  The new and improved Aratek biometrics website features a sharper, more professional look with an interesting new colour palette, better typography, and tasteful animation. Design language “The first thing that visitors will notice is how much more pleasing to the eyes the layout now is. We took pains to create a design language that says 'all-business' while being friendl...

SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2®), a U.S.-based independent subsidiary of SAP, announced the launch of NS2 Marketplace, the one-stop destination for its partners and customers to provide and access the most secure Cloud hosted products, applications, and data available. Backed by SAP and billions of dollars in innovation and Cloud investment, the NS2 Marketplace provides enterprise-grade security to some of the world’s most secure organisations with the most rigorous...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organisation’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. The end of traditional burglar alarms is near Businesses of all sizes will move away from traditional contact- or motion-based burglar alarms in favour of video-verified alarms to avoid the unnecessary disturbance and costs involved with false alarms. Interface...

Intersec, the world-pioneering emergency services, security, and safety event announced that Britain’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Sir Nick Carter will share insights from his extraordinary 44-year military career at the event. Sir Nick Carter In his previous role, Sir Nick was the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He joined the Army in 1977 an...

Quantum Corporation announced the availability of an update to the Quantum VS-HCI Series Acuity software platform, which was recently acquired from Pivot3. The 10.9 version of the Acuity software platform addresses the system-level availability, health, maintenance, and performance needs of organisations where the video is mission-critical in delivering the highest levels of safety and security. Acuity 10.9 update This update extends the features of the VS-HCI Series built-in Intelligenc...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched a national security practice to help companies navigate unprecedented operational, physical, and cybersecurity challenges that blur the lines between their corporate security and US homeland security. The practice will also address new compliance requirements associated with changing national security regulations. Members of the security team The multidisciplinary national security team is led by Paul M. Tiao, Eric R. Markus, Leslie W. Kostyshak, Lisa J....

Control room teams around the world can now store, manage, and collaboratively share video footage more flexibly, due to integrated native cloud capabilities introduced to one of the industry’s leading command and control software platforms. Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure, Synectics’ Synergy platform allows organisations to spread their surveillance and operational management system across on-premises hardware and the cloud in any configuration of their choi...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its latest code of practice, an industry-first for security fogging. Security Fog Systems: Installations, Commissioning and Maintenance - code of practice is the first of its kind intending to support the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of security fog systems conforming to EN 50131-8, as well as to serve as a practical aid to mitigate risks and reach operational requirements. Closing the gap Carl Gi...

Exabeam, the pioneer in Next-gen SIEM and XDR announced the appointment of Gianna Driver as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Driver is chartered with creating scalable processes that will enrich the employee experience and enable Exabeam employees to do their best work. She will be responsible for architecting the company’s talent strategy, driving corporate culture and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and pioneering the global human resources function. Dri...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate ventures arm of Allegion plc has launched a second fund to accelerate technology and software investments in IoT and data security, building analytics, construction lifecycle management, and property management. $100 million is allocated to Fund II, double the size of Allegion Ventures’ initial $50 million funds that launched in March 2018. Creation of Fund II Bobby Prostko has been named managing director for Fund II. Prostko, who joined Allegion Ventur...

SecurityHQ, a provider in managed security services, opens a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) in New York. SecurityHQ have taken their presence in the U.S. to the next level with a new SOC. Situated in New York, this SOC has been added to the collection of SecurityHQ’s multiple global security operation centres, designed to rapidly identify and limit the impact of security incidents, via 24/7/365 threat monitoring, detection, and targeted response. New SOC base Securi...

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Julie, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacture, founding BSIA members Pyronix Limited in 1986, which is now a multi-million-pound global organisation. Education Julie also hol...

Vision-Box, a world pioneer in seamless travel, automated border control, and electronic identity management solutions, will be participating at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Global being held at ARIA Resort in Las Vegas, between the 7th and 9th of December. At FTE, Jeff Lennon, the Vice President of Strategic Sales and Global Partnerships at Vision-Box will be speaking at Session 8: Working Session - The Self-Service Evolution Summit on the 9th of December at 16.30 PST, discussing the opp...

Videx Security has introduced a new range of 4G GSM intercom systems, strengthening their offering in the market. The new range of 4G GSM audio intercoms is available in all of Videx’s GSM models which includes the popular 4000 Series kits for developments with up to 50 apartments, the GSM digital version that caters for up to 1000 apartments as well as the vandal-resistant range and the 2270 unit which can be integrated with Videx’s flagship VX2200 system. 4G GSM access control ra...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered threat detection and patron screening solutions have been certified by SVS Countermeasures Training, LLC, a third-party organisation founded by a former U.S. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, for four national standards for use in multiple industries, including large stadiums and venues. The certifications include NIJ-STD-0601-01, NIJ-STD-0601-02, NILECJ-STD-0601.00 Level 2, as well as the Federal Aviation...

Telecommunications and security systems integrator Optilan, appoints a new member onto its Leadership Team following an internal promotion. Craig Atkin has been promoted to Engineering and Technology Director from his previous position as Engineering Manager. As Engineering Manager, Craig had been responsible for overseeing Optilan’s design and build activities. He has been instrumental in ensuring engineering governance, audit compliance, and the effective delivery of bespoke security an...