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Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, officially released the Dahua DeepHub Pro Series at its online global launch. Equipped with ultra-low-latency writing, one-tap wireless screen sharing, built-in camera & microphone, and other advanced AI functions, DeepHub provides an efficient and interactive communication experience within education and business environments. Audio, and high-definition video transmission “Dahua DeepHub combines Dahua's adva...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) introduced RIO, a portable, solar-powered security solution. RIO is the company’s first product announced for a wider market sector, positioning RAD solutions outside of the traditional manned-guarding security industry. RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) continues the productisation of RAD...

SALTO Systems, a global manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions, designed to provide a seamless keyless and mobile experience for modern buildings and facilities, has named Michael Mahon as the Senior Director of National Business Partners. “Mike’s ability to build relationships, communicate the value of SALTO’s electronic access solutions, and his knowledge of the industry will surely benefit both our partners and SALTO in this new role,&rdquo...

Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, announces a $2 million (£1.3 million) deal with Coventry, England-based Severn Trent Water – UK’s second largest water company – for connected personal gas detection devices to protect its employees and support its digital transformation. With this new deal, Blackline Safety will protect more than 10,000 workers across six of the 12 UK water and wastewater authorities that now use Blackline’s technolo...

11:11 Systems (“11:11”), a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Sungard Availability Services (“Sungard AS”) Cloud Managed Services business. The transaction is expected to close this autumn. Cloud Managed Service The Cloud Managed Service business is a sophisticated, mature cloud management practice that provides transparency, control, and compliance to blue-chip, enterprise customers utilis...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it has welcomed two new USA-based PSAP/Emergency Communication Centres (ECC) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service in mid-August 2022. The Fort Worth, TX and the Irving PD, TX Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) are the 112th and 113th public safety communications centres, respectively, in the United States of America (USA) and the 13th and 14th agencies in the US state of Texas to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The Monitoring Ass...

Matrix COSEC PATH is a state-of-the-art door controller that has been specifically engineered to weather rough conditions. With an infusion of path-breaking controller technology, it makes access control and time-attendance easy and foolproof. Being efficient and compact, it can be suitably used for indoor as well as outdoor applications. With advanced features like Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity, PoE, IP65, and multi-credentials support of fingerprint and RFID card options, it is the ultim...

Nedap Security Management introduces AEOS Locker Management a flexible, intuitive, and intelligent solution to the growing demand for safe and flexible storage space within the new business environment. Combining security functionality with locker management and access control, this newly announced solution differentiates Nedap Security Management within the market.  Growing need for flexible storage More people than ever work in hybrid roles with variable working hours. T...

Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has announced that it has hired Tad Druart as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Tad Druart will oversee the company’s global marketing programmes, including brand strategy, product marketing, and communications to accelerate growth. Tad Druart brings more than two decades of marketing and leadership expertise and experience to Alcatraz AI. He has been successful in scaling...

Mul-T-Lock UK is urging van owners to update their vehicle security in light of the latest crime statistics. With the latest results showing the annual rate of thefts involving vans in the UK could rise to more than 20,000 vans by 2030, the security specialist is encouraging van operators and owners to consider simple solutions to protect their vehicles and contents. Significant visual deterrent The same research predicts that 12,000 vans will be stolen in 2022, which is a rise of 169% over t...

August has been a momentous month for Chubb’s Contact Centre in Blackburn as the team celebrates its first year at the new location.  On 2nd August 2021, the Contact Centre welcomed the first cohort of new starters to its impressive office campus in Blackburn and commenced a thorough induction program to ensure the new recruits were ready to take their first customer calls on 16th August. Over the following weeks and months, more cohorts of new starters were trained, making up the 75...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 schedule, speaker lineup and programme for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place from October 18 to October 19, 2022, at the Intercontinental Times Square, in New York City, USA. At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. 2022 Securing New Ground The 2022 Securing New Ground conference will shape industry...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics that delivers real-time video intelligence, is showcasing its advanced weapons detection, violence detection, threat detection, and personal and environmental safety solutions at GSX 2022 in booth #3951. Video understanding technology viisights’ unique video understanding technology utilises deep neural networks to analyze video streams from existing video camera systems to automatically detect developing safety and se...

Latest addition to the IDIS NDAA-compliant range can accurately detect licence plates on vehicles travelling up to 50 mph. IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its line-up of video security solutions with the launch of a new, NDAA-compliant licence plate capture camera. The newest addition to the IDIS suite enables users to accurately capture the licence plates of vehicles worldwide, travelling at up to 50 mph (80 km/h). The 2 MP DC-T6224HRXL NDAA...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, and Agility Grid, a value-add distributor, have announced the new Middle East and Africa distribution agreement. The partnership will see IDIS’s full suite of video security solutions made available to Agility Grid’s wide range of customers, operating in a variety of vertical markets, including law enforcement, transportation, banking, retail, and hospitality. Systems integrators Agility Grid’s network of s...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for young professionals. Through the 2023 RISE Scholarship program, powered by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications. Authority comment “Applying...

Sentry Enterprises, the maker of the biometric identity platform SentryCard, has named Mikhail Friedland as Chief Technology Officer.  Friedland brings an extensive arsenal of software acumen to Sentry Enterprises with expertise in developing and deploying high-assurance, scalable, and secure operating systems. Friedland also brings Blockchain and cryptocurrency expertise for resource-constrained devices such as (cold storage) crypto-wallets, cryptocurrency transactions, secure key stores...

Genetec, Motorola Solutions and Milestone Systems continued to grow their combined global share of the market for video surveillance software and service agreements in 2021. According to a new report from Novaira Insights, this global market was worth US$ 2.4 billion in 2021, with around 68% of this outside China. The ‘Big 3’ grew their combined share of the market for video surveillance software and managed services to over 35% in the world, excluding China. The supply base for vid...

Pangiam announces the appointment of Steven Greenway as President, Pangiam Commercial. In this role, Greenway will focus his more than two decades of commercial airline leadership experience on continuing Pangiam’s expansive growth in the secure movement of people and goods. “Steven is among the world leaders in solving the unique business challenges in global commercial aviation and digital customer experiences,” said Kevin McAleenan, Pangiam’s Chief Executive Officer....

Brigade Electronics, a provider of vehicle safety systems has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market. CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH has been offered by Brigade GmbH in Germany for more than a year and was trialed by its long-standing partner, Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH in the country. Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH fitted the device, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) t...

Fire spreads quickly, destroying buildings, assets and lives. However, thermal imaging cameras from Teledyne FLIR can help prevent fires by detecting hot spots, before they ignite. These automated, non-contact temperature measuring devices are prolific in potential fire detection, ensuring their increasing popularity in a host of industrial safety applications. Fuel storage applications are a case in point. With this flammable commodity, corrosion, leaks and human error can lead to explosive, s...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia September 12-14, 2022. SDS will feature indoor gunshot detection solutions at the show and introduce security end users and consultants to the first ever GSX host location Emergency Operations Tour featuring the installation of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System at the GWCC. Integrated gunshot detection solutions dem...

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organisations, announced the expansion of its Location Discovery Solution (LDS) for legacy enterprise telephone systems across the U.S. The 911inform LDS solution provides RAY BAUM’s Act §506 compliant functionality in existing telephone systems while protecting their investment. The 911inform Legacy solution was originally released for Panasonic but is available on U.S...

Chubb, the UK’s provider of fire safety and security solutions, has launched an employer-volunteer programme to encourage employees to give their time, skills, and energy to help improve and strengthen the communities in which it operates. Under the fitting name – charitAble – the community engagement programme has been designed to promote leadership development and environmental stewardship through employee volunteerism and contributions to worthy community organisations and...

Dardan are proud to sponsor the Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF). Comprising of rural landscape and the urban centres of Peterborough and Cambridge, the County is famous for its University. In recent years the incredible boom in high-tech business including Software, Research, and Development, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech, has brought incredible wealth and prosperity to some areas, but unfortunately not all. Matching generous people As a county, Cambridge has a greater imbalance of wealth...

Dardan is thrilled to share the recent news that its Head of Client Services, David Leonard, and Head of Human Resources, Rita Golovina have both recently completed a CIPD Level 5 in People Management. Both David and Rita have critical roles in our business when it comes to People Agenda so these qualifications go one step further towards gaining a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. Through this course, David and Rita would study 3 core...

What better way to end a week than by celebrating one of company's longest serving employees being recognised for his exceptional professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Adam Buffery joined Dardan in August 2008 at the age of 18, he started out his career as a Security Officer at a local contract in Ipswich. After 18 months, Adam expressed an interest in joining the Mobile Services division, so when a position became available for a Mobile Response Officer, Adam jumped at the chance. Adam's...

Videotec launches two new solutions for surveillance systems in outdoor areas classified as at risk of explosion. First is the MAXIMUS MPXL SERIES2 PTZ camera, which combines in a single device a Day/Night camera and a long-range LED illuminator. In addition, the new MAXIMUS MLX joins the MAXIMUS line; an explosion-proof certified stand-alone LED light for professional lighting of large outdoor areas. MAXIMUS MPXL SERIES2  This PTZ camera integrates a SONY FCB-EV7520 Day/Night camera wit...

Andreas Klauser, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PALFINGER, said “The IAA Transportation stands for future-driven solutions and innovation. Accordingly, it offers PALFINGER the best platform to provide concrete answers to the major challenges of our time.” In 2022, the world’s renowned technology company, PALFINGER, began implementing its Vision & Strategy 2030. “With it, we formulate a proactive approach to the megatrends digitalisation, sustainability and soci...

Inner Range has announced several enhancements for its flagship product Integriti, including ONVIF Conformance and providing built-in visitor management capabilities. Integriti is Inner Range's enterprise-level intelligent access and security system, and its R&D team is constantly working on improvements to improve safety and ease of access for customers. Built-in visitor management Recently, a new update is available for new and existing customers, which includes allowing basic visitor m...