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Security 101, one of the nation’s fastest growing security integrators, continues to expand nationally with the addition of a new office in the San Francisco Bay Area. The office will serve San Francisco and the surrounding metropolitan area, and will engineer, install, operate, monitor, manage and maintain integrated security solutions for local small, midmarket and enterprise business customers. Local tech companies Veteran entrepreneur Rob Chamberlin is the latest franchise owner to...

Hikvision, the global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has announced that IPS Intelligent Video Analytics is the first company to join the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform (HEOP) program. Through HEOP, IPS will upload its cutting-edge analytics modules to Hikvision 5-Series Network Cameras. The global HEOP program enables third-party providers to develop their own applications and install them directly onto Hikvision cameras. This brings a greater variety of int...

Videx, a manufacturer and supplier in access control and door entry kits, has added new features and functionality to its GSMPRO intercom system that provides users with much greater freedom and security. The GSMPRO, which is now expandable to an eight-door access control system, enables people to answer calls to their front door or gate from their mobile phone or landline, so they never have to miss that important visitor and are made aware of who has visited even when they are not there. The...

Redrock Biometrics, a provider of palm-based biometrics for authentication and identification, announces the official launch of their breakthrough identification solution – PalmID-X at the exclusive invitation-only Finovate Spring 2019. PalmID-X expands the applicability of biometric identification to large groups of people, creating a basis for seamless services and transactions without physical tokens. “Identification is much more challenging task than authentication. Most biometr...

Manchester-based security tech scale-up, Broadstone, is celebrating unprecedented growth as it reports a 300% increase in revenue in the past five months and a 700% increase in its user community in the past six months (up from 2,500 users in October 2018 to 20,000 users this month). They predict that transactions via their platform (people looking for temporary work) will be in excess of £1m per month by 2020. As a result, the high growth firm is looking to expand its headcount by 50% ov...

TRISAT, a British company specialising in the protection of people and assets, launches the B L AID+ Ballistic Advanced Incident Defence System. The wearable first aid and trauma pack helps to mitigate the risks to citizen first responders from shootings, stabbings and blast shrapnel. The B L AID+ pack is accompanied by a comprehensive practical led course and blended e-learning to provide essential advice on how to stay safe and administer treatment. Catastrophic trauma kit Tremaine Kent, Di...

After a busy three days of business exchanges in Mumbai, the 2019 edition of Secutech India was hailed as a success, with many participants commending the new smart home zone as a welcome addition to the show. A consensus was also reached on the effectiveness of the fair’s fringe events, which updated the market on smart city infrastructure and security technology. Travelling from the subcontinent and beyond, more than 20,000 security industry professionals visited the fair from 25 –...

Security expert Abloy UK is inviting visitors to IFSEC 2019 to learn more about its innovative new global vision, ‘Abloy - For Trust’, and meet the company’s new brand ambassador, Finnish motor racing icon Valtteri Bottas. Held on 18th – 20th June 2019 at ExCeL London, IFSEC International is Europe's leading security event and the only global stage committed to the future of integrated security. Valtteri Bottas - who is currently top of the Formula 1 leaderboard - will...

At Bavaria, hospitality is firmly embedded within the company’s corporate culture and the company attaches considerable importance to the concepts of emotion and the experience. As a result of the growth that the company has undergone during the past few years, more stringent requirements are being imposed in connection with access control and security. The system that the company has just acquired serves to reconcile the corporate culture with the requirements in terms of security. As a...

Memoreyes, the developer of a smart, first-of-its-kind outdoor video surveillance system, is looking for qualified integrators to participate in its national dealer program. The company will provide integrators with training that centers on its patent-pending, Megapixel/HD–quality, pan-tilt-zoom camera system with machine learning. Memoreyes’ unique video offering provides an unprecedented set of advanced, almost human-like capabilities. Deter criminal activity “Integrators...

When we say Code Handle is an easy way to add PIN security to any interior door, we mean it. From the minute you open the box, Code Handle makes upgrading internal door security simple. Code Handle is a secure handle with a built-in PIN keypad. It adds reliable electronic security to any sensitive interior door. With Code Handle, you don’t need an expensive access control system. There are no cumbersome keys to carry or track. Its secure PIN code makes sure only authorised people can unlo...

Johnson Controls announces that its PowerSeries Pro is the first ever commercial grade security system to harness the long-range communication technology of PowerG and is designed to handle large-scale installations. The system offers the highest level of cyber protection features and encryption technology without the need for a wired communication path. PowerSeries Pro is developed for commercial use and can support up to 248 zones, making it an ideal solution for warehouses, office buildings,...

Securitas UK is delighted to announce it has been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2019. The Business Superbrands survey tracks the perception of a wide-range of UK business brands, evaluating almost 1,600 brands across 63 categories this year alone. 2,500 UK business professionals, supplemented by an expert council of senior business-to-business marketing leaders, judge the business brands against the three core Superbrand factors: quality, reliability and distinction. Fire safety solu...

An innovative technology is changing the way law enforcement agencies combat crime and ensure public safety. Footprint, a web-based situational awareness software, aggregates, analyses and monitors data from multiple video monitoring systems and other sensors in one intuitive platform. The tool enables law enforcement to solve cases quicker using data-driven decisions, while minimising manpower and driving down costs as a result. Copp Integrated Systems, a Dayton, Ohio-based security systems su...

After over 23 years of outstanding service to the security industry in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and many other regions, it is time for Inner Range’s Concept system to retire. The Concept product range will enter into the End Of Life status from April 2nd 2019 (EOL Date). After this EOL date, Inner Range will continue to sell the Concept range while existing stocks last, however manufacturing of additional stock will cease. Integriti System The successor to the Concept system is In...

As international trade and e-commerce rapidly grow, trucking and freight distribution centres continuously expand, the surveillance system plays a more vital role in distribution centres to overcome the security challenges and reduce potential damages. Surveon logistics solutions provide superior functions cameras, patent RAID NVRs, foreign object detection, face-identified access control and remote monitoring to solve the most distribution centres' security problems. From HDR cameras, patent R...

Openpath, a pioneer in workplace technology and security, released the results of its Office Technology Study. Over 25 percent of employees surveyed said access control is the most outdated feature in their office, and 40 percent said they find it difficult or unpleasant to get into their office every day. That’s why Openpath created a new kind of access control that improves everyday experiences by increasing convenience and maintaining the highest level of workplace security and safety....

Yeastar, a provider of cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs and VoIP Gateways for SMBs, and ippi, a key France-based player in SIP telephony jointly announced the full interoperability of Yeastar S-Series VoIP PBX and Yeastar Cloud PBX services with ippi SIP trunk. Rigorous testing has been performed to certify that ippi’s stable and cost-effective SIP-trunking services work seamlessly with Yeastar award-winning S-Series VoIP PBX and Cloud PBX, offering anot...

Axis is announcing a joint integration between Genetec’s Security Centre SynergisTM and the recently announced AXIS A1601 Network Door Controller. This integration addresses the needs of medium and large-sized organisations with multiple sites. This new integration to Genetec’s Security Centre SynergisTM extends the combined offerings for physical access control to more clearly address advanced access management requirements. As a result, administrators can now manage all door contr...

As building security becomes smarter, the need for electronic access control systems spreads further. Wired access points and security doors have long been the backbone. Yet at the same time, even buildings with extensive electronic systems leave mechanically locked doors unmonitored and unguarded — and certainly not ‘smart’. Mechanical locks cannot be connected. Thankfully, the latest generation of wireless locks can replace them easily and integrate them seamlessly within alm...

Axis Communications launches AXIS Camera Station S11 recorder series, a family of recording solutions with flexible storage options and form factors, designed for seamless and reliable integration to existing Axis network cameras. These out-of-the-box ready solutions are easy-to-install and comes with AXIS Camera Station licences and pre-configured software. AXIS S11 Recorder Series offer flexible storage with capacity up to 140 TB and support for as many as 16 additional camera licences. The i...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, is pleased to announce the debut of Style by Marks new interactive website featuring customisable ArchiTech Access Control Locks and matching interior tubular locksets. Ideal for use with architects and designers, etc., who want their access control and locking ‘look’ to be as welcome as the security they provide, the website allows site-visitors to be the designer of their own custom locks and then easily spec and share it with...

360 Advanced has announced its commitment to Data Privacy Day, an international effort held annually on Jan. 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust marking the organisation as a Data Privacy Day 2019 Champion. As a Champion, 360 Advanced recognises and supports the principle that all organisations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information. Data Privacy Day All Data Privacy Day Champions a...

Ava Group (AVA), a provider of security risk management services and technology will be showcasing its portfolio of security solutions at Intersec Dubai 2019, stand S3-C48. Intersec Dubai features a rich selection of exhibitors in Security, Safety & Fire Protection, attracting visitors from the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and well beyond. Ava Group will be presenting the latest exciting solutions from its technology division - which incorporates Future Fibre Technologies (F...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology learning platform announced it has been named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE. Pluralsight ranked number 5 on the Small & Medium company list, following up the company’s recent number 9 ranking on the 2018 Best Small & Medium Workplaces and number 18 ranking on the 2018 Best Workplaces for Women lists by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.  Democratising...

Lodge Security acquires Ladbroke Security Services, which has 120 staff and sales of £2.25 million. The company was founded in 1990 by the retailer Chinacraft to protect its assets and has expanded its services to include 30 independent customers. Operating primarily in London and the Southeast, Ladbroke provides managed security services that include 24-hour concierge, front of house reception, guarding, remote video and CCTV monitoring, key-holding and patrol services. Lodge Security is...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, unveiled a new subscription-based delivery model simplifying access to its broad suite of identity and access management (IAM) software and services. The new HID ActivOne is an end-to-end digital identity management and authentication solution for large organisations, securing the identity of people, critical data and assets -- all with the flexibility of a subscription.  Organisations realize that it is not possible to rely on a...

Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has integrated the Aperio wireless locking technology from ASSA ABLOY Access Control with its new ACT Enterprise platform. The decision by Vanderbilt to integrate products from ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio portfolio with ACT Enterprise will enable customers to easily add mechanical locks to their access control system. Offered at an affordable price, Aperio ensures users require minimal additional hardware to upgrade their...

Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has released a new line of secure KVM switches. All 11 models are on the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) list of compliant products, having achieved certification for Protection Profile v3.0 (vPP3.0) for Peripheral Sharing Switches. This NIAP certification holds IT networking products to high standards for data protection capabilities, meeting the strict security needs of the U.S. military and go...

The Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam) announced the launch of the Circlelock Combi, a half portal that attaches to an existing door – therefore, transforming the entrance into a high security entrance, which is capable of protecting against both unauthorised entry and piggybacking. Renovation and construction costs can escalate quickly, when locking down a highly sensitive area. Now, users can attach the Circlelock Combi easily and quickly, to either the secure or non-secure...