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Axis Communications launches AXIS P1455-LE Network Camera, a feature-rich bullet camera offering HDTV 1080p resolution at up to 60 fps. Ideal for a wide range of surveillance scenarios, it’s particularly suitable for capturing scenes with lots of motion. Key features Featuring Axis Forensic WDR, this outdoor-ready camera captures high-quality images even when there are both dark and light areas in the scene. Axis Lightfinder 2.0 ensures outstanding forensic images in low light and Axis O...

Blighter Surveillance Systems the British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning radars and surveillance solutions, has launched the latest in its range of radars, the A800 3D drone detection radar for land, air and sea surveillance. The radar's main function is to detect and locate commercial 'hobby' drones in 3D space. Its optimised air security mode provides a unique ability to search for low-slow-small (LSS) threats caused by the misuse of small drones including the commonly-used...

The Politecnico di Milano won the first edition of the ‘Leonardo Drone Contest. An Open Innovation Challenge’, a competition launched by Leonardo in collaboration with six Italian universities to promote the development of Artificial Intelligence for unmanned systems. The September 18 challenges were held in Turin where teams from six universities competed: the Politecnico di Torino, the Politecnico di Milano, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Sant’Anna School of A...

A Security Barometer poll conducted by the Security Executive Council finds that corporate security and cyber security functions have interacted and cooperated more in the last 12 months than in previous years. The survey, conducted in collaboration with SEC strategic alliance partner ISC2, identified emerging issues of joint interest as the most frequent drivers for the increase. Business effective solution Comments from participants showed that many security leaders view cooperation between...

Ava, a unified security company, announces the launch of Ava Aware Cloud. This video security solution offers the simplicity and flexibility of a cloud platform while providing the same intelligent, proactive security, and AI capabilities of Ava’s on-premises and hybrid solutions. For the first time, organisations of any size can leverage Ava’s powerful machine learning and advanced analytics to achieve proactive security. Ava Aware Cloud "Despite the industry’s promise of s...

Leonardo is proud to announce the appointment of Alessandro Profumo to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The CEO of Leonardo will lead the organisation for the next two years, representing the largest companies and over 3,000 SMEs and associations from 18 European countries. The appointment was made at a ‘virtual’ meeting of the Association’s Board. Physical and digital security “I am honoured to be given this role, which I...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills and engineering management platform announced it has been named one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune Magazine and global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work®. This recognition marks the company’s third consecutive year on the nationwide list and underscores Pluralsight’s commitment to investing and creating meaningful programs to build a stronger sense of belonging for all. Great Place to Work cri...

After the “ONE” comes the “OCF”: AGILOX expands their line of intelligent guided vehicles by introducing a new autonomous omnidirectional counterbalanced forklift, operating with swarm intelligence. In doing so, AGILOX has entered a new area of ​​application: classic intralogistics in inbound/outbound warehousing and storage. With the ONE, AGILOX's ultralight, high-efficiency forklift product line, the company has reshaped the concept of AGVs. The fleets operate without...

Abnormal Security, a pioneer in protecting large enterprises from cybersecurity attacks, announced a global strategic alliance with Microsoft to deliver comprehensive security solutions to enterprises. Customers can purchase Abnormal’s security offering directly from Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace. Abnormal Security is one of the only cloud-native security platforms that dozens of Fortune 1000 companies trust to protect their cloud environments. Abnormal’s data science app...

CybertechLive Europe 2020, the international cyber security exhibition organised in collaboration with Leonardo, is ready to re-start. With the event’s usual two days of debates, conferences and face-to-face meetings postponed until to 2021, the Cybertech Europe will take place on September 16th in a streamlined digital format, virtually bringing together thousands of participants and speakers from the worlds of government and industry. Key guests include Paola Pisano, Italy’s Minis...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Day, who joins the business in the role of Head of Channel Sales for Hikvision, a new position focused on the management and development of sales of Hikvision solutions into the reseller market. Melanie joins Mayflex with a wealth of experience in the security industry, and in particular, the manufacturer of CCTV solutions, Hikvision. Assisting customer base Commenting on the appointment Tom...

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions releases its biannual Cybercrime Report, which tracks global cybercrime activity from January 2020 through June 2020. The report dives deep into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global digital economy, regional economies, industries, businesses and consumer behaviour. The period has seen strong transaction volume growth compared to 2019 but an overall decline in global attack volume. This is likely linked to growth in genuine customer activity due to cha...

Adept Audio, a new loudspeaker branch focused on the needs of the security industry, announces its line of audio solutions is now available through ADI Global Distribution, a distributor of security, AV and low voltage products. Adept, which has been developed by Origin Acoustics, offers a complete line of in-ceiling, in-wall, indoor-outdoor speakers and subwoofers for residential and commercial security dealers who install sound systems. Dealers can now purchase Adept products at ADI's 108 bra...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI) – a security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tri-state area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition of SWI will help us expand our advanced technology services in the greater New York city market and nationally,” said Steve Jones, Chairman...

Antaira Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications. Antaira announced the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LMP-1204G-SFP-bt series. Antaira Technologies’ fulfils the need for high-power 802.3bt PoE++ connectivity solution for industrial applications, with the new LMP-1204G-SFP-bt and LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24 series. The LMP-1204G-SFP-...

Similar to a human fingerprint, every vehicle has its own unique identity – a “fingerprint” unlike any other car or truck in the world. UVeye, a developer of vehicle threat-detection systems for the security industry, is introducing technology that can create a virtual “fingerprint” for any vehicle that receives a UVeye underbody scan. Computer-learning and AI at the webinar The company will host a free SIA (Security Industry Association) webinar on “How to...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Image sensors  Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide-open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360-degree coverage via four separate no...

Revader Security has agreed a strategic partnership with Dynamic CCTV, a trade supplier of professional CCTV to the security industry. Revader Security’s range of products include Transit rapid redeployable cameras which are straightforward to install in virtually any location and can be rapidly repositioned to respond to changing security demands. Powered by battery or mains, footage can be viewed and downloaded over wireless and mobile networks. Remote monitoring solutions The company...

Motorola Solutions, announced the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the Avigilon H5A Explosion-Protected camera line. The H5A Explosion-Protected cameras bring the functionality of Avigilon’s industry video analytics to the explosion-protected camera form factor suitable for hazardous environments such as oil and gas, mining and industrial sites. This includes enhanced object detection and tracking, along with support for Avigilon Appearance Search™ tec...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, announces that its collaboration with Preferred Networks achieved the #1 ranking for the Green500 semi-annual industry assessment. The MN-3 reached a record 21.11 Gigaflops of performance-per-watt on a benchmark run that delivered a total performance of 1.62 Petaflops. This efficiency achievement is 15% higher than the previous Green500 record of 18.404 Gflops/W, which wa...

The Board of Directors of Hubbell Incorporated announces the election of Jennifer M. Pollino as a Director of the company effective immediately. Hubbell’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David G. Nord, said “We’re excited to welcome Jennifer to our Board.  Her broad experience and acumen in the areas of finance, operations, and compensation coupled with her public company board experiences make her a real asset to Hubbell.  The Boar...

IDS integrates the high-performance, extremely high-resolution sensor IMX541 from the Pregius S series into the versatile uEye SE camera family. Thanks to its compact 1.1" format, the 20.35 MP CMOS sensor is compatible with C-mount lenses. The industrial cameras feature a practical USB3 Vision interface, deliver 20 fps and will be available from September either as board-level models or with a robust metal housing. Improved quantum efficiency Pregius S – the fourth generation of extreme...

With immediate effect, Dormakaba UK & Ireland has acquired 1st Access Group Ltd, an award-winning company specialised in premise security and redesigning shopfronts including aluminium shopfronts, windows, roller shutter and automatic door requirements. Paul Wright, Managing Director of Dormakaba UK and Ireland Ltd, comments “We are delighted to welcome the team from 1st Access Group and through the synergies of our businesses driving further sustainable growth and service excellence...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Cisco sales executive, Rick Hill, has joined the company as Vice President/General Manager of U.S. Enterprise Sales. Over the last 15 years, Rick has built and led global sales teams and channel development. Rick will play a strategic role in building a world-class sales team and the rollout of Ava’s unified security solutions to partners and customers in the Americas. Sales leadership and channel partnerships "Rick’s successf...

PSA, the systems integrator consortium, announces the launch of its corporate social responsibility program to better its community as well as the low-voltage systems integration industry as a whole. PSA is focused on philanthropic giving, volunteerism and employee wellness, as well as developing the next generation leaders in the industry. “Our employees have been the driving force in getting PSA involved in supporting our communities. I’m constantly impressed by their willingness...

Iris ID, a pioneering provider of biometric iris recognition technology, announced that it was ranked number 2,947 in the 2020 version of the Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.  Since 1997, Iris ID has developed, produced and sold one of the world’s fastest, convenient and most accurate iris-based biometric solutions for access control, identity verification and time and attendance. Iris ID platforms are u...

Pivot3, the provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions for mission critical video, announces it is the first hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform to be certified with BVMS – the video management system from Bosch. This certification enables organisations using BVMS to realise additional improvements in economics, simplicity and agility in their physical security environments that only Pivot3’s video-optimised infrastructure can offer. Pivot3’s HCI surveillance so...

An innovative streamlined perimeter security system, capable of stopping a 7,200 kg vehicle travelling at 50 mph, is now available to protect Critical National Infrastructure sites from vehicle ramming attacks and forced entry attempts.    The StronGuard Beam is the latest development in impact-tested perimeter security from ATG Access, the world’s designer and manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers. Impact and forced entry tested The new s...

The recently-launch Axis body worn camera solution is now available in the Axis Camera Station video management software, allowing customers to integrate body worn cameras into their full video surveillance solution. Alongside the full portfolio of Axis cameras, the integration of body worn cameras adds value to surveillance solutions by making it possible to easily collect video and audio evidence from security guards and law enforcement officers, as well as traditional surveillance cameras....

When talking about inclusive design, many people immediately think of those with a disability or specific, specialist requirements. While inclusive design encompasses the needs of these people, its key objective is to make a site inclusive for all, no matter what. In fact, despite public perception and the wheelchair being the symbol for accessibility, less than 8 per cent of disabilities require the use of a wheelchair. Whether it’s the elderly, disabled or children, everyone should be a...