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Pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, Verkada announced a $205 million Series D funding round with new and existing venture partners. The round was led by Linse Capital, with participation from MSD Partners, L.P., and existing investors, including Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $360 million in funding and the latest round values the company at $3.2 bi...

SALTO Systems will premiere its latest access control innovations at Security ESSEN 2022, from September 20-23, 2022, at Hall 6, Stand 6B27, in the Messe Essen in Germany. ESSEN, held at Messe Essen every other year, is the trade fair for security and fire protection. For over 40 years, ESSEN has been the most important industry exhibition, offering security and access control technology under one roof with a comprehensive overview of new technologies and latest product innovations. Creating k...

Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “At...

Established in 1991, Matrix is a globally renowned company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern organisations. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom applications. The solutions are designed to meet the communication and security requirements of large enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs. As a technology-driven and customer-focused organisation, Matrix invests in manufacturing world-class products that are research...

From September 20 to September 23, 2022, the international security industry will be guests at Messe Essen. Security Essen 2022 event will become a platform to showcase innovative products and knowledge exchange among participants and visitors. On September 21, the BeNeLux Day will provide an opportunity to learn from each other. Security Essen, the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce (DNHK) and the Dutch Cluster Security Delta (HSD) invite everyone to the German-Dutch Security Forum. The followin...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announces several new additions to its packages for managed service providers (MSPs), including industry-specific solutions and advanced ransomware recovery. Egnyte recognises the integral role MSPs play for organisations that lack the internal resources to efficiently manage and protect their content. As such, Egnyte continues to make investments in growing its partner programme to help provide solutions for MSPs that are de...

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...

SALTO Systems has become one of the first electronic access control manufacturers to achieve Secured by Design’s new ‘Secure Connected Device’ accreditation for IoT products. With the Government soon to introduce new legislation in the shape of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, coupled with a growing demand from Industry and current members seeking to gain accreditation for IoT (Internet of Things) products, Secured by Design has launched...

RealNetworks, Inc. is showcasing SAFR SCAN™, the company’s recently introduced facial recognition reader designed for mainstream commercial access control, workforce management and health safety applications, at GSX 2022 in booth 3725.   Since its introduction in Q1, 2022, SAFR SCAN has continued to evolve with added features further adding to the cost-effective solution’s broad market appeal. New integrations & partnerships Additionally, SAFR SCAN has caught the at...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is showcasing its comprehensive product portfolio of video and access control products here at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The wide assortment of AI-driven security cameras and recorders, biometric, access control and video intercom products can be integrated on virtually any scale with the company’s powerful HikCentral Video Management System (VM...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is displaying its comprehensive range of security entrance solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Boon Edam’s Turnlock 150 Full Height Turnstile with new BE Secure Overhead Detection System will be on display at booth #3017 at GSX 2022, alongside a suite of additional Boon Edam security solutions. Boon Edam’s s...

Morse Watchmans, the industry renowned company in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at booth #3535, at GSX 2022. KeyWatcher Touch system on exhibit at GSX 2022 “We are thrille...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security currently as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 event.  Featuring the theme of ‘Creating Access for the Future,’ ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of innovative solutions that are designed to provide greater access, st...

Vector Flow, the industry renowned innovator of AI (artificial intelligence) and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its innovative PIAM and SOC automation solutions at GSX 2022 event in Suite 1050, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The advanced cloud-enabled and on-premises platform converts raw physical security data from multiple sources into intelligent actionable insights, in order to drive operational performance and business results. Powerful suite of applications on exhib...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via a number of interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave vide...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is providing live training on its extensive portfolio of physical security and business intelligence solutions at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The live training sessions are designed to help industry professionals better grasp the company’s comprehensive range of products and integrated system solutions in mini 10-minute sessions that fit easily in...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and cyber hygiene management solutions for physical security systems, is showcasing the newly enhanced Viakoo Action Platform and its suite of innovative modules at GSX 2022. The Viakoo Action Platform delivers video and access control service assurance to eliminate missing video and access failures while automating firmware updates and certificate management for improved cyber hygiene. The Viakoo Action Platform is available for demonstra...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of freshly updated workplace access solutions here at GSX 2022 in booth 4048. Equipped with new and enhanced product features, RightCrowd’s Presence Control, Access Analytics, and Workforce Access solutions function independently or seamlessly integrate as an intelligent suite to manage new and emerging workplace access challe...

Critical national infrastructure (CNI) is, by its very nature, fundamental to the running of any country. Without the contribution from sectors such as energy, society would be severely impacted. It should therefore be no surprise that CNI is a perfect target for those who may wish to cause major disruption or harm. Noah Price, Head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by critical national infrastructure, what makes good security and the work G4S is doing to se...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that it is developing a new apprenticeship programme to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline, and foster career development opportunities within the industry. The initiative will launch in June 2023 as a one-year pilot programme, for which SIA will develop the curriculum, and connect job seekers with security systems integrators for paid apprenticeships featuring on-the-job training,...

IPVideo Corporation announced that the company will be showcasing three new event-driven AI security products: VuroAI, Sentry ERS, and HALO 3C at GSX 2022, booth #2610 in Atlanta, GA from September 12-14. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics  According to the NHTSA and the National Safety Council, there are 9 fatalities a day due to distracted driving, and 1.6 million crashes per year. VuroAI Smart Video Telematics is a complete driver security and fleet m...

OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, will use Security Essen to showcase a range of leading technologies and how they can be combined to create an effective, multi-layered security system. LiDARs REDSCAN Pro Technologies include OPTEX’s award-winning security LiDARs REDSCAN Pro which can create virtual perimeters or protect whole facades up to 100m in length and fibre optic sensors for fenced and buried perimeter applications.  New function...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces its GARDiS range of Controllers and Extension Modules has received UL 294 Certification from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. The well-respected UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units rigorously tests the construction, performance, and operation of physical access control equipment and/or systems to provide a trusted assessment for buyer peace of mind. Performance, reliability, and strength John Davies, Managing Director of...

ACRE, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, has completed its acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO.) The combination of ACRE's comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO's solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE's customer base.  SISCO Founded in 1994 in South Florida, SISCO has been dedicated to developing best-in-class vis...

Camden Door Controls introduces to market the first surface mount RIM strike with preload. This CX-EPD1289L grade 1 surface mount RIM strike with latch monitoring also offers a ‘Universal’ strike design that delivers unparalleled application flexibility, with both UL security and fire listings. The number one reason that RIM strikes fail to operate is pressure on the keepers of the strike, which is known as preload. Preload can be caused by differences in air pressure on each side o...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, announces new releases of the company’s industry-proven AnyWare™ Browser Based Mobile Access Control Solution and CLASS™ Emergency Notification and Response Solution. “We continue to evolve our portfolio of layered access control solutions with more features to meet longstanding and evolving challenges for security professionals. The newly released 2.1 versions of Sielox AnyWare and CLASS offer...

Blackline Safety Corp., a globally renowned company in connected safety technology, has announced it will unveil the G6 single-gas detector – setting a new standard in connected worker wearables – at the upcoming 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, which is to be held from September 19 to September 21, 2022, at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California, USA. “The challenge was how to bring the increased safety and operational performa...

PACOM Systems, a pioneer in security systems for complex enterprise multi-site and campus environments announced it would be featuring a sneak peek of its next generation of solutions at the GSX tradeshow on Sept. 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cloud-based solution PACOM’s newest cloud-based solution is an intelligent, user-friendly, and centrally controlled management platform. This powerful solution is also available on a mobile app to give full control virtually anywhere, anytime.&nb...