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Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its industry-pioneering remote guarding services have proved integral to resolving another crime. The incident, which took place on the grounds of one of EIS’ customers, L.A.’s Amcal First Street Apartments, has drawn local TV news media attention. Here’s what transpired. SAPD dispatch On August 13, 2023, at 2:10 a.m. local time...

Allied Universal®, the renowned global security and facility services company, has achieved ISO 27001 certification for its HELIAUS® artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS) and the Allied Universal Monitoring and Response Center (MARC). Receiving ISO 27001 certification helps organisations become more risk-aware and proactively identify and address weaknesses, while working to improve information management security systems. Allied Universal&r...

The industry is showing strong interest in Security Essen as a platform for the security sector. A good year before the start of the fair, the organisers of Messe Essen are pleased about an extremely positive booking level and the return of well-known companies. Julia Jacob, Project Manager of Security Essen, said "Already at this point in time, many exhibitors have booked their stands again. In exhibition areas that are in great demand, we can no longer offer areas in particularly popular hall...

Lynred and Saint-Gobain Sekurit announce the world’s first windshield that incorporates both visible and thermal cameras side-by-side. The windshield, with an enhanced sensing-system, aims to help car makers improve the reliability of collision mitigation systems by detecting pedestrians in adverse visibility conditions, particularly at night, when more than 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur. It will also reduce incidences of false positive alarms-cars automatically braking when ther...

Yet another significant milestone for Ajax Systems. Since August 31, the following Ajax devices are officially Grade 3 certified: Hub Hybrid (2G) MultiTransmitter Fibra StreetSiren Fibra StreetSiren DoubleDeck Fibra HomeSiren Fibra KeyPad Fibra Grade 3 systems Grade 3 systems are used in large enterprises and high-risk facilities where enhanced security is demanded. Ajax systems can cover jewellery and arms stores, banks and financial institutions, ATMs, and other facilities re...

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have ramped up their focus on the UK’s digital resiliency to better protect against the rising tide of cyber-attacks. A top priority for the organisations is to improve the UK’s response to cyber incidents, with the ICO incentivising impacted businesses to engage with the NCSC to encourage transparency and recovery against threats. NCSC and ICO’s resiliency roadmap The NCSC and ICO&rs...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced two additional mid-wave infrared (MWIR) imaging solutions for integrators developing ground-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. The Neutrino Ground ISR 300 and Ground ISR 420 offer high-performance imaging, long life, and a low switching cost through the combination of Teledyne FLIR’s best-in-class MWIR camera modules, continuous zoom (CZ) lenses and image processing with market-pioneering...

Logpoint is announcing the release of new capabilities to its Converged SIEM platform, built on SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies. The new practical SOC-centred functions connect detection with investigation, automation, response, and orchestration to provide enhanced visibility, automation, and response and improve the end-to-end functionality for end customers and MSSP partners. Author's quote “Cyberattacks have become a daily nuisance for organi...

Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries. The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52% staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfil contractual obligations or sign new business.  Pre-seed funding round In addressing this pressing issue, robotics startup Ascento, is announcing a $4.3m funding round and the launch of its latest autonomous outdoor security patroll...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing products and solutions at GSX 2023. Most notably, Morse Watchman’s new, lifesaving Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit will be on display alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key control and asset management solutions at booth #3409. Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit “The EKG Kit was designed to provide deploying organisations and their local fir...

ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), announced it is open-sourcing its expansive 16 million-row dataset, one of the most robust available to help defend against domains generated by algorithm (DGAs). This is to level the playing field for defenders and empower businesses of all sizes to better secure their organisations by strengthening defenses against malware and botnet operations. Cyber landscape Amid a widening cybersecurity skills gap (up 26% in 2022)...

Everbridge, Inc., the pioneer in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, announced the launch of Everbridge 360™ at the prestigious Global Security eXchange (GSX) conference in Dallas, TX. Everbridge 360 empowers organisations to more effectively manage critical events, minimise communication delays, and improve overall operational resilience through the industry’s most advanced and unified dashboard. Launch of Everbr...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is showcasing its lineup of high-security bollards at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas, TX. Barrier1 invites GSX attendees to visit booth #3961 to experience firsthand its innovative security bollard offerings, each tailored to meet the dynamic needs of modern society. Vehicle barrier solutions “No longer relegated to maximum security or government operations, our high-security bollards are prov...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, proudly ushers in a new chapter at GSX 2023, showcasing its range of mainstream perimeter security solutions and enhanced service offerings at booth #3961. “GSX is the perfect backdrop for us to reintroduce ourselves to the security industry at large,” said Mark Borto, CEO, of Barrier1. Product category expansion “Yes, we’ve grown up in this industry, but now we can leverage our d...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is exhibiting a comprehensive range of vehicle barrier systems at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas, TX. Barrier1’s crash-rated and retractable high-security bollards will be on display alongside a range of additional perimeter security solutions at booth #3961. A fortified layer of defence “We’re bringing some of our most popular products with us to GSX this year to show security pro...

Senstar, a pioneering provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical sites and infrastructure, is previewing Senstar MultiSensor™ at this week’s Global Security Exchange (GSX) show in Dallas. Author's quote “Senstar is excited to show Senstar MultiSensor™, an AI-based intrusion detection system that uses an embedded sensor fusion engine to intelligently synthesise data from multiple sensing technologies”, said Jeremy Weese,...

Motorola Solutions will demonstrate at GSX 2023 event, how its integrated end-to-end video security solutions are helping organisations, such as schools, hospitals, retailers and manufacturers, operate more safely and efficiently. At the centre are the company’s new Avigilon security suite, spanning on-premise and cloud-native video security and access control, and its Pelco camera portfolio, offering one of the most extensive physical security platforms on the market today. Motorola&rsq...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions, is giving GSX attendees a first look at Q-Track™, a uniquely integrated solution that combines Quanergy’s long-range 3D LiDAR sensors with advanced perception software for unmatched proactive awareness in highly dynamic environments. Q-Track™ is also the industry’s first 3D LiDAR Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, delivering greater financial flexibility in a single,...

Vector Flow, a digital transformation pioneer in physical security automation and workplace occupancy innovation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Workspace Occupancy application. This cutting-edge technology revolutionises the way organisations manage and optimise their physical workspaces, allowing enterprises to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and ultimately facilitate a seamless return to the office (RTO). User-friendly work environment “As enterprises tra...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., invites GSX 2023 attendees to witness what it is calling the “next big thing” in physical security with the public debut of its groundbreaking Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution for security and business intelligence applications. Author's quote “We consider the proactive awareness created by 3D LiDAR solutions a paradigm shift in what physical security systems will deliver to security operations’ organisations,...

Vector Flow, the industry pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas. PIAM automation product Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting its Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation product wherein organisations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform. “With Vector Flow's PIAM appl...

Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, is driving the transformation to proactive security solutions here at GSX 2023 in booth 2224. The company’s groundbreaking ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software delivers real-time video anomaly detection for a virtually unlimited number of security, safety, compliance, and commercial/industrial applications across the enterprise. ASTRA’s wide-ranging c...

According to the first-ever World Security Report, large, companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents. Economic unrest is expected to be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months, a significant increase from the prior year. The report also found that companies anticipate a surge in threats and hazards like social unrest, climate change, fraud and theft. As a result, physical security budgets are predicted to increase signif...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of ‘Switches made for Video’, including professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has introduced ‘Non-stop PoE’ to its layer 2/3 managed GbE PoE+ switches. Suitable for use within any critical surveillance monitoring application where the avoidance of loss of live and recorded video is essential, barox’s new Non-stop PoE functionality dramatically reduces IP camera downtime when re-boot task...

Boon Edam Inc., the global manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to announce its 50,000th product installation in the United States.  This exceptional achievement is testimony to the company’s dedication to engineering and installing the industry’s best entry security solutions for a wide range of applications. Entry security solutions "It is without question expertise, excellence, and experience of all our teams has made it possible for us to reach 50,000 install...

Renowned for its innovative streak in blockchain security since 2018, SecuX is poised to reveal its latest creation, the Shield BIO card-type hardware wallet, at TOKEN 2049-one of the crypto industry's marquee events scheduled for 13-14 September 2023, in Singapore. The Shield BIO is emblematic of next-gen crypto security, masterfully combining biometric fingerprint authentication with the handy format of a credit card. Security features of SecuX  At the heart of this avant-garde wallet...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, continues to demonstrate its industry expertise at GSX 2023. Their extensive range of new solutions, products, and programmes, which deliver value both for physical entrances and customers, are showcased alongside Boon Edam’s existing array of security entrance solutions at booth #3533.  New product developments “GSX presents the perfect platform for Boon Edam to demonstrate several new...

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing new products to secure and connect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2023 in booth 2533. These latest additions to the Altronix extensive portfolio are designed and manufactured for access control and power integration, video surveillance, fire and emergency communications, and network management applications.  Physical security systems “Altronix provides the foundation for...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will preview its new centralised reader management solution, HID Linq™, at GSX 2023. HID Linq is designed to make the configuration and updates of physical access systems simpler, faster, and more efficient. HID Signo™ readers compatibility “Managing readers has become more time-consuming than ever, and we are excited to be showcasing our solution at GSX,” said Sanjay Roy, Senior Director for Device...

ReconaSense, the industry-pioneering provider of risk-based security management, is proud to announce the strategic alliance and groundbreaking collaboration with Garrett, a provider of advanced metal detection products for security, sport, and countermine applications worldwide. Together, ReconaSense and Garrett have developed the industry's first risk-based integration between a physical access control system and a walk-through metal detection system. After months of design and developme...