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More than one million electric vehicles are registered in the U.S.—and they all have to plug in somewhere. As EV charging stations pop up across the country, one of the chief questions will be how charging station users are identified, authenticated, and connected with membership or payment systems. Radio-frequency identification cards and tokens and smartphone authentication apps have emerged as two viable options for EV charging authentication. Which is best? It may depend on the user b...

Checkpoint Systems – a pioneer in retail technology solutions – has added to its RFID loss prevention portfolio with the launch of SFERO - a fully customisable, modular RFID as EAS solution for apparel with high detection performance to minimise losses and protect stores in new ways. Representing a seismic shift in RFID as EAS technology, SFERO enables retailers to accommodate any store layout and design. The new modular retail security solution means store operators can combine int...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity solutions provider and creator of New-Scale SIEM for advancing security operations, has announced a ground-breaking cloud-native portfolio of products that enables security teams everywhere to ‘Detect the Undetectable’. New-Scale SIEM is a powerful combination of cloud-scale security log management, industry-renowned behavioural analytics, and an automated investigation experience. New-Scale SIEM Built on the cloud-native Exabeam Security Operations...

Web companies are most likely to lose user data, a new study shows. The study, conducted by cybersecurity experts VPN Overview analysed major data breaches that have been registered since 2004 to discover which industry is most prone to losing data. Online companies come in first, as since 2004 there have been 53 data breaches within the sector, for a rough total of over five billion pieces of data lost. 81% of these breaches have been caused by hacking, followed by accidental publication (7.4%...

Aqua Nautilus has discovered that npm’s API allows threat actors to execute a timing attack that can detect whether private packages exist on the package manager. By creating a list of possible package names, threat actors can detect organisations’ scoped private packages and then masquerade public packages, tricking employees and users into downloading them. This kind of attack is linked to a broader category of supply chain attacks. Over the past few years, Aqua Nautilus has seen...

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic...

EG Electronics, a specialist electronics technology solution provider of automation, energy, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications, will be co-exhibiting with their partner Bi-Search International at Electronica 2022 – the trade fair and conference for electronics. This year, Electronica will take place from 15-18 November 2022 at the Trade Fair Center, Munich, Germany, where EG Electronics and Bi-Search International will showcase their latest transparent OLED display technology...

Netwatch North America, the pioneer in proactive video monitoring solutions, announces the newest version of its Netwatch Web App, a web portal that enables Netwatch dealers to perform essential site management functions for their customers. This robust, self-serve interface empowers dealers to easily access and manage all customer sites from the convenience of a web browser. Built to enhance speed and efficiency, the Netwatch web app allows dealers to manage sites from anywhere and at any time...

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces its first RAIN RFID reader modules featuring the company’s TSL technology and the innovative STORM command protocol that simplifies embedded software integration. The modules enable developers to create customised reader hardware designs that take full advantage of the superior performance of Impinj E710 and E910 reader chips and their ability to support next-generation RAIN tags. Handheld and wearable devices The HID TSL RAIN RF...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognises companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue i...

Adopting facial recognition in access control systems is widespread among businesses and organisations looking to improve building security. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a facial recognition access control system, such as the size of a building and the number of people who will use it. ‍This article will provide an overview of how to choose the most suitable facial recognition access control system for a building security system. This will enable users to m...

March Networks®, a video surveillance and video-based business intelligence pioneer, announces that it has acquired the FOCUS Business Analytics Platform from DoIT Software Sp.Z.o.o based in Gliwice, Poland. The transaction fast-tracks its transition to cloud video and gives March Networks a new cloud-based data analytics platform that will be integrated into its existing Searchlight software, further extending its ability to deliver operational and business intelligence to its customers....

Zimperium, the mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments, published details of a newly-discovered Android spyware family dubbed RatMilad. The Zimperium zLabs research team uncovered the RatMilad spyware sample after a failed infection of an enterprise device in the Middle East protected by Zimperium’s on-device machine-learning malware engine. Discovery of RatMilad spyware variant  The original variant of the previously unknown RatMilad spyware hid behind a...

Videx has enhanced two of its door entry and access control systems, adding a new remote relay module to its 4G GSM offering and the VX2300 door entry video intercom. Art.2813 relay module The new remote relays create a more robust and secure entry system enabling all door and gate control to be isolated away from the entrance panel in a secure location. Additionally, the relays can be used for extra services such as triggering additional doors or gates, activating security lighting, or other...

As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it’s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shares...

A biometric attendance system is a time and attendance tracking system that identifies and tracks employees' attendance using physical characteristics such as fingerprints or iris scans. This type of system is useful for tracking employee attendance, preventing time theft, and improving security. ‍Time is money in this world. That is why businesses must find ways to reduce time wasted. Businesses can accomplish this by implementing a biometric attendance system. This article will explain ho...

At IACP 2022, on booth 3405, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. Featuring an extensive range of imaging and evidence management offerings and advanced AI-driven software and analytics, i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle...

There is no denying that fingerprint sensor readers are increasingly being integrated into mobile devices such as mobile POS terminals, mobile ID devices and smartphones.  According to a Feitian Technology report, the number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2026 is expected to reach 1.2 billion units, representing a significant increase over the estimated number of shipments in 2017 (322 million). When use cases for mobile ID are added, the total number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2...

Azena has announced upgrades to its open platform for smart cameras that offer new integration capabilities for smart cameras into existing video surveillance systems and tools for more efficient device management for systems integrators.  AI-enabled video analytics With this deeper functionality, integrators using the Azena platform and the AI-enabled video analytics from the Azena Application Store, have wider control over large groups of devices, apps, and configurations runn...

"Secure your business" – Security Essen more than lived up to the motto as a major trade fair for the civil security industry. Over four days, 383 exhibitors from 36 countries presented their protection and security innovations for companies, institutions, and private buildings to the trade public, a third of whom came from abroad, at Messe Essen. Presentations and discussions  "After a forced break due to the pandemic, the security industry was thrilled finally being able to meet...

ADI Global Distribution, a global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the release of a new mobile app to provide UK customers with a fast and easy way to shop ADI from a mobile device. Installers and trade professionals can use the app to search for products, build job lists, check pricing and availability, place orders, track deliveries and manage their ADI account on the go. The ADI app The ADI app offers a modern design and advanced features providing easy acces...

New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally.  Cyber attack efficiency ...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest enhancements to its Video Insight (VI) VMS featuring live maps, enhanced Vaxtor LPR integration supporting vehicle make, model, and colour (MMC), body-worn camera streaming, and third-party integrations. For users responsible for monitoring cameras across multiple facilities, the latest version of VI now includes a dynamic Live Maps feature that vastly improves situational...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces new M-Series 8K Network Video Recorders (NVRs), representing a comprehensive product upgrade to deliver high resolutions with sharp imaging in expansive areas. These M-Series NVRs can access, store, transfer, decode, and output true 8K video or dual-4K output for maximum image detail using the most advanced security camera systems, or dec...

Award-winning risk management company DeterTech, formerly known as The SmartWater Group, is pleased to reveal its new identity, publicly shown for the first time at Security Essen 2022 on Stand 5C31. The new brand, and its associated purpose, value, and behaviours, reflects the full breadth of the company’s offering, as it embarks upon a geographic expansion of the business. “I’m proud to lead an organisation whose purpose is to bring greater peace of mind to people and commun...

Suprema, a pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 3’, a contactless access control terminal specialised for facial recognition in the post-COVID era. BioStation 3 BioStation 3 is a next-generation access control solution created by integrating Suprema's 20 years of expertise in access control and authentication-related technologies. In addition to facial recognition, the representative contactless authentication method of the post-COVID era, various oth...

e-con Systems™, a globally renowned embedded camera company, launches RouteCAM_CU20, an HDR GigE ultra-low light camera with network synchronisation capability. RouteCAM_CU20 RouteCAM_CU20 is the first product launched in the RouteCAM series – a portfolio of best-in-class GigE cameras from e-con Systems. RouteCAM_CU20 is an OEM HDR camera based on the Sony STARVIS IMX462 sensor that comes with excellent low light and NIR (Near InfraRed) performance. The camera...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, is pleased to be in attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) to showcase its newest offering - CompleteView 7.0 and Salient cloud services. CompleteView, an enterprise-ready, open video data platform will continue to be on display at the Salient Systems booth #2130, from September 12-14, during GSX at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Remote management and monitoring GSX marks an exciting time for Salient Syst...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyse incidents in real-time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA).  Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continu...