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Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of “Powering Innovation 2024: A Genetec Empower 360 Roadshow”. The Middle East tour will spotlight the company’s product roadmap, featuring the latest innovations and strategic vision for the future. In partnership with Axis Communications, HID Global, and Ipsotek, the event will commence in Doha on May 2nd, followed by pivota...

SimpliSafe®, the maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced it will give select customers early access to its live guard outdoor protection service. SimpliSafe's new monitoring service introduces a revolutionary double-layer approach to home security, combining the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a team of expert monitoring professionals to prevent crime before it happens. This new offering builds upon the company's recently launched 24/7 live guard...

Security is in high demand. In times of growing uncertainty, the need for armoured and civilian special protection vehicles is rising. More and more individuals, professionally, politically, or economically prominent, seek protection while on the move. Security Essen, the pioneering trade fair for security, will showcase the options and discreet nature of this protection from September 17th to 20th at Messe Essen/Germany, featuring its own exhibition area. The concept has garnered significant i...

Hanwha Vision is announcing that its Q series cameras will be fully compatible with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS, the company’s newly announced unified software-as-a-service solution. Genetec Security Center SaaS is a highly scalable, open, enterprise-grade physical security solution that is offered as a service and deployed in a hybrid-cloud architecture. It offers ease of deployment and enables organisations to choose the devices and cameras that work best for their business. Co...

SwiftConnect is thrilled to celebrate its Elite status in the HID Origo Technology Partner programme, which is dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies. The Elite premium tier of HID’s programme is exclusive to industry pioneers such as SwiftConnect, who have proven leadership through innovation and solutions. HID Origo Partner programme The HID Origo Partner programme has multiple tiers, ranging from Registered and Select to Advanced, and the highest tier of Elite, whi...

As a testament to its  Open-Platform approach, System Surveyor announced affiliate partnerships with three new manufacturers: Eagle Eye, Raytec, and Avycon. With the addition of these video surveillance and lighting solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner programme, System Surveyor users have access to a more robust and diverse catalogue of products and accessories for streamlined site surveys, system design, and bill of materials automation for more efficient physical securi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking significant progress and unwavering focus on decarbonising the built environment. Scope 3 emission reduced Notably, the company reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017, putting it ahead of schedule in achieving its 2030 science-based target of a 55% reduction. The company also reported a 27.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions derived from its p...

In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs of followers.  Security in sacred spaces From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security of these sources becomes the top priority; it is the fundamental necessity of religious freedoms for foste...

Bringing customers greater flexibility in how they manage video security, the latest Bosch cameras will seamlessly integrate with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS. With firmware version 9.21 releasing later this year, Bosch will provide camera configuration capabilities and video viewing in the Security Center SaaS platform through direct-to-cloud or Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections.  Genetec Security Center SaaS is an enterprise-grade unified physical securi...

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced its collaboration with Point Fort Fichet, France’s pioneering locksmith network and a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB. The partnership aims to distribute and implement Essence’s all-encompassing MyShield-connected smoke-generating intruder prevention solution across France. MyShield is available for priva...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces its plans for The Security Event, taking place at the NEC arena in Birmingham, from 30 April to 2 May 2024. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit Genetec at booth #5/H45 for an exclusive unveiling of Security Centre SaaS, its new enterprise-grade, physical security as a service solution. It combines access control, video management, forensic search,...

In a collaborative move with the W3C Consortium, Siemens and Microsoft have announced their commitment to converge the Digital Twin Definition Language (DTDL) with the Thing Description standard from the international standards organisation, W3C. Customers are offered consistent modeling experiences by unifying both languages, mitigating fragmentation in an evolving IoT landscape. With customers typically deploying a mix of vendors in their infrastructure leading to lock-in and high integration...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has appointed Rebeka Rivas as the new European Marketing Lead. In her role, Rebeka will spearhead strategic marketing initiatives across Europe, driving brand awareness and enhancing customer engagement. Born and raised in Spain, Rebeka is currently based in Germany where she previously worked in MarTech for a medical software organisation. Before this, Rebeka was based in the UK where she was working in the security and access control solutions sector. Rebeka Rivas W...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced the renewal of its reseller partnership with Everbridge. The collaboration aims to assist security pioneers with a centralised view of physical assets and external risk factors—such as geopolitical threats or natural disasters—that could impact organisational safety and resiliency. Partnership with Everbridge “Not only do today’s security pioneers face the challenge of stay...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, designed Security Lifecycle Management with OpenBlue Services to help customers enhance building safety, manage risk, and maximise the value of investments made in security technology. The offering combines Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of connected solutions, and the ability to monitor and manage security devices across vendors, with remote support services and meaningful insights from skilled engineers, as we...

SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a provider of access control, ID management, and smart locker solutions, proudly announced the recipients of its esteemed partner awards during a special breakfast ceremony held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the annual ISC West trade show in Las Vegas. Colin DePree, Sales Strategy, SALTO WECOSYSTEM North America, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the award winners, expressing gratitude for their relentless commitment to excellence. Access control and security "We a...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced support for Genetec™ Security Centre SaaS.  i-PRO will enable Security Centre SaaS support in its new edge AI-enabled cameras while also releasing an app for existing cameras in the field at no cost. Users of AI-enabled i-PRO cameras will be able to simply install an application on the camera to give direct access to Genetec Security Centre...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the availability of Security Centre SaaS from its global network of certified partners. A massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service (SaaS) solution, the new offering will combine access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities. Enterprise-grade offering “The p...

LenelS2, a global pioneer in advanced physical security systems, and Hanwha Vision, a global pioneer in video surveillance, are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that establishes LenelS2 as a reseller of Hanwha Vision cameras in the Americas. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as end users will gain access to the entire Hanwha Vision IP camera portfolio through LenelS2’s authorised value-added resellers (VARs) alongside LenelS2’s product and services portfo...

Allied Telesis, a global pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, announces a strategic technology collaboration with Hanwha Vision America. Allied Telesis is integrating with Hanwha Vision America’s Video Management Software (VMS) plug-in, creating a complete solution for physical security and simplifying network and IP camera management for security applications. Secure and scalable surveillance This partnership combines the expertise of Allied Tel...

AMAG Technology™, an Allied Universal Company®, is proud to announce Symmetry™ Control Room, a command and control software that allows administrators to manage the alarms and events of multiple security systems in real time from a single monitor. Symmetry Control Room simplifies security management and improves situational awareness by eliminating the need for security administrators to move from one system to another to manage alarms. Dynamic situational awareness “Sym...

Telaeris, Inc., a pioneering provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), announces from the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) its new XPressEntry software integration with ZKTeco USA access control solution. Security guards and teams with ZKTeco USA’s ZKBiosecurity v5000 access control systems can now benefit from XPressEntry’s convenient, flexible, and intelligent handheld and kiosk readers to help tackle uni...

Sectigo®, the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM) announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  Jason Scott Jason Scott will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the company with more than 20 years of experience including leadership roles at t...

Pimloc, the AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announces it will expand its multimedia redaction platform, Secure Redact, to include audio and text redaction.  Integrating text redaction capabilities into the platform will increase the speed and efficiency with which proprietary information can be redacted, further saving users time and effort when processing sensitive footage. Visual, audio, and text While Secure Redact can be used for all camera types, the updated platf...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Security Risk Practice, setting a new standard in security consulting services. This initiative represents a significant leap forward, providing tailored, data-driven strategies, assessments, and solutions to meet the complex security needs of businesses today and form the baseline for creating a strategic security programme and infrastructure. Enterprise Security Risk...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security vehicle barriers, is showcasing an impressive lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in booth 4109. Attendees can see firsthand the wide product range that includes fixed and retractable bollards, security folding gates, and drop arms that deliver the highest level of physical protection for people, property, and critical assets. Perimeter security and safety “Barrier1 is setting new benchmarks...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces it will be showcasing its GARDiS Integrated Access Control solutions on Stand 5/G60 at The Security Event 2024, which takes place from 30th April to 2nd May at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Also appearing on the stand this year will be Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer, Harper Chalice who joined the Vitaprotech Group in 2023. Integrated security systems John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi, and the exp...

Viakoo continues to set new benchmarks in IoT/security device service assurance and remediation with a broad spectrum of high-profile public and private end users, and a continually expanding network of Managed Services Partners (MSPs). By enhancing its flagship solution, the Viakoo Action Platform, with new IoT Applications-Based Discovery capabilities, Viakoo greatly accelerates the time to discover potential threats and impending device issues, and remediate issues, ultimately shrinking an...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, is focused on 'Securing the Future' with new and innovative enhancements to its continually growing portfolio of secured entry solutions on display at ISC West 2024 in booth 23051. These latest enhancements are further testimony to Boon Edam’s global commitment to delivering superior products and exceptional customer support and technical service. Secured entry solutions “The changing global climate for physi...

Poised to reaffirm its position as an innovator in converged intelligent security systems, Anviz takes centre stage at ISC West 2024 to launch its latest prevention-focused innovation, Anviz One. An All-In-One Intelligent Security Solution, Anviz One is designed to meet the needs of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) across various sectors, including retail, food and beverage, K-2 campuses, and gyms. This cutting-edge platform seamlessly integrates AI cameras and intelligent analytics an...