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Security Equipment Supply (SES), the Midwest-based security distributor, said that the new premium architectural speaker brand Adept Audio is in stock at St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Memphis, Omaha and Dallas. This includes the complete assortment of Adept in-ceiling, in-wall, indoor-outdoor cabinet speakers and digital subwoofers. In Q4, the remaining seven SES branches will be stocking Adept. “SES is very excited about this new loudspeaker brand,” said John Hill, Director of Sales...

Alcatraz, the developer of secure autonomous access control products, and national security integration provider SAGE Integration have partnered to deliver facial authentication solutions to enterprise businesses to help modernise access control. Headquartered in Kent, Ohio, with a regional office in Atlanta, SAGE Integration will develop and expand Alcatraz’s presence along the East Coast and in Midwestern states. “We’re excited to partner with SAGE Integration to work toget...

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 renowned developer of vehicle threat-detection systems for the security industry, is introducing technology that can create a virtual "fingerprint" for any vehicle after a UVeye underbody scan. The company will host a free SIA (Security Industry Association) webinar on "How to Fingerprint Vehicles Using Computer Vision" at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The company's...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cyber security insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is now uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organisations worldwide. “The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains,” said Tormod Ree,...

Paxton is pleased to announce that their free COVID-secure live webinars are now available on demand - they can be watched anywhere, anytime at one’s convenience. In June, Paxton took the initiative to create a no-nonsense webinar based on CDC and OSHA guidelines. Paxton’s mission is to continually provide their installers with educational videos that help them reduce the risk of infection, work safely, and prepare them with the right tools to make their end user buildings more COVI...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, made new breakthroughs in the field of AI technology recently. Various indicators of its Gait Recognition Technology have once again broken the record of CASIA-B gait dataset: the average accuracy of Rank1 for NM (normal walking), BG (with a bag) and CL (in a coat) reached 97.4%, 94.0%, and 87.0% respectively, hitting another historical heights and maintaining its pioneering position. Gait recognit...

Ava, a unified security company, announced the completion of the merger between Jazz Networks, a cybersecurity insider threat detection and response company, and Vaion, an end-to-end video security provider. Ava is uniquely positioned to deliver unified cyber and physical security solutions to organisations worldwide. "The only way to protect against hybrid cyber and physical security threats is to have a solution that can connect the dots across both domains. In April, we...

VisionPass, the ultimate face recognition device for physical access and time and attendance control, was introduced earlier this year and extends IDEMIA’s range of contactless devices for access control. Designed according to the company’s partners’ and end-users’ needs and requirements, VisionPass offers a unique experience: being identified on-the-move in less than 1 second thanks to powerful algorithms. For more user comfort, VisionPass works in all light conditions...

A substantial focus of the security industry is on the selection and installation of security systems, and there is no doubt that this is a critical element of the process. However, in order to ensure that security systems such as access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and panic alarms deliver on ‘game day’, an equal if not greater emphasis has to be put on the actions that are taken after the installers have closed the doors on the truck and driven away. This arti...

One of the biggest obstacles security integrators face when deploying Layer 2 and Layer 3 high availability network infrastructures are restricted resources, whether it’s because they don’t have a large volume of network infrastructure or lack the network engineers needed to deploy these types of environments. As a result, security integrators can only take on a limited number of projects, in turn affecting their bottom line. With the BCDVideo Provisioning App, the system integrator...

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...

BIM models are essential to reap the benefits of digital construction projects. Axis CAD Tools make it easy to visualise and design the right video surveillance at the drawing stage. With the rapid technological developments around the world, more and more industries embrace digitisation. For example, the Internet of Things, automation, virtual and augmented reality, and machine learning take production and business processes to the next step. However, the engineering and construction industry...

LenelS2 has announced the release of LenelS2 NetBox Version 5.3 access control software that brings complete BlueDiamond support to the NetBox ecosystem as well as expanded support for ASSA ABLOY and Allegion products. NetBox Version 5.3 access control  LenelS2, a global company in the field of advanced security systems and services, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, an internationally renowned provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration,...

irTemperature monitoring expert, AMETEK Land, has partnered with sister company, Telguard, to offer the VIRALERT 3 non-contact human body temperature screening system as part of Telguard’s distribution channel to the security sector. The VIRALERT 3 provides a camera, thermal imager, and a temperature-controlled reference source on a single mounting platform. Using automatic face detection, the system ensures a valid reading, and provides a measurement that’s accurate to within 0.5oC...

Fastly, Inc., provider of an edge cloud platform, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Signal Sciences for approximately $775 million in cash and stock. The acquisition will expand Fastly’s robust security portfolio at a time when security at the edge has never been more critical. Signal Sciences' strong, developer-first web application and API protection solutions will bolster Fastly's existing security offerings to bring customers a unified edge security s...

SureCloud, the provider of cloud-based, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions, has been recognised by Gartner as a Challenger in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management (VRM) Tools, for completeness of vision and ability to execute. SureCloud’s position on the ability to execute axis improved since the previous year’s Magic Quadrant for IT VRM Tools, where it was recognised for the first time as a Niche Player. The 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant report e...

Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent and interoperable communication solutions, announced the hiring of a director of marketing in their North American Operations. Diane Ritchey has been Editor-in-Chief for Security magazine since 2009. She has an experienced background in publishing, public relations, content creation and management, in addition to internal and external communications. Evolution of intelligent communications Within her role at Security, Ritchey organised and executed the ann...

The Safe Passage Module now available as part of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted platform from Connected Technologies is a framework for a one-time or periodic self-approval process for facility access control. Perfect for back-to-work strategies during the pandemic or to ensure health and safety compliance, it provides an automated self-attestation method to ensure a user is safe to be at the site. The Safe Passage Mobile Badge displays the current access status of the user with the words Approve...

Kenna Security, the enterprise provider in risk-based vulnerability management, has hired David La France to be its new vice president of engineering. In that role, he will oversee Kenna’s development, architecture, quality assurance, systems, reliability, program management, and documentation. “Dave is that rare talent that understands both the cultural and engineering challenges that companies face during high growth phases,” said Karim Toubba, CEO of Kenna Security. “...

Arcules, globally renowned provider of unified, intelligent security-as-a-service solutions, has announced that its Arcules-XProtect Hybrid VMS solution has been selected as the winner in the service-based solutions category of the 2020 Benchmark Innovation Awards. Arcules-XProtect Hybrid VMS The program selected the hybrid cloud video management software (VMS) from both Arcules and Milestone Systems for its ability to enhance the technological capabilities of security and IT teams while empow...

AlgoSec, the provider of business-driven network security management solutions, announced strong year-on-year growth of 26% in product revenues and profitability in the first half of 2020. During H1, the company also hired 55 employees. “Thanks to the efforts of our staff and partners, we have achieved excellent results in the first half of 2020, despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic,” said Yuval Baron, CEO of AlgoSec. “This highlights how demand for our solutions is grow...

Pulse Secure announced new features to its Network Access Control (NAC) solution, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS), that enhance endpoint and IoT device visibility, compliance, remediation, and threat response as organisations embrace expanded remote work flexibility with employees and their devices returning to a hybrid workplace. Available separately or as part of Pulse Access Suite Plus, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS) is an enterprise-class NAC solution that is easy to deploy, manage and scale. The upda...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global provider in Cloud Video Surveillance has joined forces with Sitasys AG to create an enhanced security monitoring platform by implementing a cloud-to-cloud integration of Video Surveillance and Alarm Monitoring. This integration allows users to immediately connect Eagle Eye Networks as VMS into the revolutionary cloud-based “evalink” Alarm Management Platform from Sitasys. Sitasys utilised Eagle Eye Networks RESTful API platform and Big Data Video Frame...

HITRUST, a data protection standards development and certification organisation, announces that it has incorporated an additional Community Supplemental Requirement (CSR)—a customised set of security and privacy control objectives and requirements unique to a specific community of interest or organisation. The HITRUST CSF framework and HITRUST MyCSF assessment platform will continue to be updated to incorporate additional CSRs, which will be announced as they become available. Widely lev...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced the release of the latest iteration of its highly-popular VIGIL Server Software, version 11.5. VIGIL Server software, version 11.5 VIGIL Server software, now 64-bit, is the core around which all other 3xLOGIC applications are built. The Easy Setup Wizard guides installation to ensure the software is up and running in minutes. VIGIL Server utilises proprietary 3xLOGIC RapidStream Technology...

Suprema, a globally renowned provider of access control, time and attendance and biometric solutions, has announced the introduction of the FaceStation F2 Fusion Multimodal Terminal. The new multimodal biometric solution delivers exceptional authentication accuracy and anti-spoofing performance by the fusion of visual and infrared face recognition technology. The FaceStation F2 can also be combined with Suprema Thermal Camera to detect users with high skin temperature, and features mask detecti...

IDIS is working with systems integrators to identify and secure video projects in post-COVID growth sectors. Key among them are the: logistics, education, cannabis sales & production, and residential markets. Integrators affected by project delays or cancellations in their established markets are looking to diversify their customer portfolios. A recent analysis released online highlights sectors that will offer significant prospects for new video installations and system upgrades, as custom...

NAPCO Security Technologies is pleased to announce a new option for its increasingly popular iBridge Video Pro Doorbell. iBridge Video Doorbell Ideal for dealers looking to compete with DIY products with a professional-grade offering, this RMR-generating convenience for any account connects with true-2-way voice using either the standalone video app or integrated with iSecure Connected Home & Security System, iBridge Connected Home app & the multi-function iBridge 7 security/video/smar...

SaaS Alerts, the industry’s first-ever unified monitoring and alerting platform purpose-built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to protect and monetise their customers’ core business SaaS applications, announces its general availability release and introduces its MSP Reslillent Response (MRR) program to provide MSPs with free unlimited use through October 1st. SaaS Alerts SaaS Alerts was designed to help MSPs monitor and protect their customers’ usage of today’s most...

planetRE, the globally renowned enterprise cloud vendor for online real estate has announced the addition of video collaboration and recording feature, using Zoom, Citrix and others to its current flagship platform, Transact. Video conferencing Video conferencing is run as a separate tool, decoupled from digital signing or any other online real estate business process. Legacy E-signs are further reduced to mechanised signing, on behalf of consumers especially on mobile, with many standing the...