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RealNetworks, Inc., announces SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative access control product for commercial and office uses, SAFR SCAN is Real’s first-ever hardware product, and is being publicly unveiled at the ISC West 2022 trade show in Las Vegas. “SAFR SCAN is a game-changer. It’s the fastest and most secure way to control building and office access ever created,” said Rob Glaser, CEO of RealNetworks. “SAFR SCAN is the first hardware product we’ve built-in...

Vintra Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, reports another record year highlighted by several key strategic growth initiatives and strong year-over-year sales growth. The company will be demonstrating its powerful analytics platform at the ISC West show. AI-powered analytics “The key driver of our growth has always been the strength of our core technology and how AI-powered analytics can act as a force multiplier across an entire security organisation,” said B...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announced that they have added an array of new features to the latest release of their award-winning product suite Vintra Fortify. This enhancement further positions Vintra as the go-to provider for security professionals, with solutions designed to help them detect potential threats more quickly, respond to ongoing incidents with greater intelligence and dramatically improve investigative results. AI-powered smart cameras &ldq...

The next generation of the Nexkey Core is here. Meet Nexkey Core II. Nexkey Core II is a smart cylinder that transforms any type of mechanical lock, door, cabinet, or locker into a smart, cloud-connected device, able to be managed and unlocked via a smartphone. Back in 2019, the original Nexkey Core had won the best new product in wireless access control at ISC West, the largest show for physical security solutions, because of the uniqueness of it being one device making any type of mechanical...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further exacerbated the shortage of chips that is affecting the entire hardware and software industry.  Russia produces almost half of the global supply of Palladium, as Neon, Helium and Scandium are now also coming under threat of constrained supply and higher prices. These materials are critical for semiconductors, smartphones and servers. Shortage of chips and other raw materials The shortage of chips and other raw materials required for hardware pr...

Nice/Nortek Control (Nortek Security & Control LLC) is set to showcase their brand new smart and AI-powered intelligent Linear Surveillance Cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) at ISC West 2022. This multi-family cameras and NVRs are designed to seamlessly integrate with Linear Access Control and Telephone Entry systems. New Linear Surveillance Cameras and NVRs The new line of surveillance cameras are powered by IntelliVision Video Analytics, to provide actionable insights using AI...

At the initiative of Dr. Pierre Lerquet of SSSM 59, Equivital presented at the COEPT (Center for the Observation and Study of Thermal Phenomena) located at the Fire and Rescue Center of Seclin, the Equivital mobile monitoring solution as part of a fire chamber exercise in which the firefighters of the GELD (Long-Term Exploration Group) took part. Device mobility and geolocation  The physiological data collected during the exercise, as well as information on the geolocation and mobility of...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces support for NVIDIA’s latest software and hardware releases. Supermicro servers and workstations are uniquely matched to meet the needs of innovative professionals who require the latest technology to collaborate in real time and solve complex business issues. NVIDIA-Certified servers and workstations Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified serve...

Optional key copying protection is now available for EVVA’s new Akura 44 mechanical access system. This feature allows security managers to make entire facilities or individual doors of the master key system even more secure, if and when required. The magnetic pill on the key also offers increased protection against illegal key copying. Optional key copying protection A magnetic scanning element in the cylinder plug blocks the cylinder In addition to the active and passive scanning pi...

Over the last several years, the world and overall commercial security landscape transform rapidly in response to various threats. As the industry has looked for a path forward, it’s become increasingly clear that the greatest chance for commercial environments to readily adapt to current circumstances and new risks is through a single, critical channel: technology. “At ADT Commercial, we understand the importance of not only looking toward the future, but being the ones to shape it...

A European company, cards-x, which supplies security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, is significantly expanding its product and service range, after acquiring a German counterpart that specialises in access control systems for large-scale events. cards-x, which has bases in the United Kingdom and Germany, has acquired Adon Development, which is based in Ratingen, near Düsseldorf, in Germany and is one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of turnstiles, barrie...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces a revolutionary technology that simplifies large scale GPU deployments and is a future proof design that supports yet to be announced technologies. The Universal GPU server provides the ultimate flexibility in a resource-saving server. The Universal GPU system architecture combines the latest technologies supporting multiple GPU form factors, CPU choices...

If DIMDEX 2022 is Qatar’s most prominent maritime defence and security trade event, in its region, the U.S. contingent at the 2022 show leaves no doubt that America intends to expand its role, as one of the region’s leading suppliers. With a majority of U.S. exhibitors within the USA Partnership Pavilion, 11 of 15 U.S. exhibitors, the pavilion is a destination for buyers looking for an efficient way to meet a critical mass of U.S. suppliers. USA Partnership Pavilion at DIMDEX 2022...

Global access control manufacturer, CDVI has announced the official release of iface, an advanced biometric facial recognition unit. Following a successful and exclusive preview of the product, at The Security Event 2021 exhibition, which took place from September 7 to September 9, 2021, at NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom, iface is now available to buy for UK and international customers.  Biometric facial recognition unit, iface iface is an advanced biometric facial recognition solution f...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., a globally renowned designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, has announced the early adopter release of their Valerus VMS (Video Management System). This release helps customers further centralise their security operation, through Valerus’ Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and access control Integration Frameworks, gives users more storage and archiving flexibility, and improv...

Edge360 (Surveill), a global technology innovator that brings IT fundamentals to physical security, and Quanergy Systems, Inc., an internationally renowned provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, have announced the availability of an integrated LiDAR-based video surveillance platform, to support the delivery of mission-critical security and business intelligence. LiDAR sensors – Surveill integration Quanergy combines long-range M-Series LiDAR sensors and QORTEX DTC™, a po...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is celebrating 10 years of ONVIF profiles based on the profile concept. From the first profile, Profile S in 2012, to the more recent Profile M introduced in 2021, the profile concept has enabled product conformance and widespread interoperability between physical security products for the last decade. ONVIF profiles will be highlighted at the ONVIF Booth L0 at the upcoming ISC West 2022 se...

viisights, the developer of advanced AI-powered behaviour recognition video analytics, and EAGL Technology, a premier provider of gunshot detection and lockdown systems headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, have partnered to create and deploy unique and comprehensive video understanding technology designed to detect armed persons and provide real-time early alerts. By combining viisights AI-powered behaviour recognition video analytics with EAGL gunshot detection and alert systems, customers will b...

Global Security Operation Centers (GSOCs) are the hub of security operations, bringing together large amounts of data from surveillance, access control, and intrusion systems into a centralised location, in addition to carrying out travel risk management and various intelligence operations. They play an important role by helping corporations to mitigate risk and gain situational awareness. All of this data, however, presents a challenge for GSOCs. Faced with processing thousands of events each...

Messe Frankfurt Middle East (MFME), the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate two of its leading exhibitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East | Intelligent Building Middle East 2023, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting, design and technology, and Intersec 2023, the globally renowned emergency...

Has the growth in working from home (WFH) outpaced the ability to keep a home office environment secure? Hybrid working combining WFH with on-site attendance grew steadily in the decade up to 2019. It is now here to stay: One-quarter of the workforce in Finland, for example, principally worked from home in 2020, according to one study. Security or privacy WFH However, many repurposed domestic spaces are not equipped with the security or privacy WFH requires. “In many organisations,...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced its lineup of news and events that are scheduled for ISC West 2022 security event, which is taking place from March 23 to March 25, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Highlights for the company at the global security event will include - “What Next? Improving Safety and Incident Resolution with Gunshot Detection and Integrated Solutions” 3xLOGIC panel discussion at ISC West 2022...

On so many levels, the advent of COVID-19 and the tragedy at Astroworld music festival drastically altered the event security landscape. After the Astroworld tragedy, event security experts saw that the rampant gate-crashing could become an indication of what was to come. This is why Coachella spent a lot of money installing a large solid fence with cement underground, according to Cory Meredith, the President of Allied Universal Event Services. Access to cutting-edge technology, such as AI C...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions, designed to provide a seamless keyless and mobile experience for modern buildings, is investing in the Dutch company - Bluefield Smart Access, strengthening its portfolio of access control solutions. The investment enables Bluefield Smart Access to anticipate the rapid international growth of opportunities that concern its unique cloud-technology solutions. Bluefield Smart Access Bluef...

ProdataKey (PDK), the globally renowned manufacturer of the leading cloud access control platform built for mobile, has announced the release of its new ‘rugged’ readers for use with 125 kHz cards and fobs. The new units, available in single-gang and mullion style, with or without keypads, improve upon PDK’s former ‘ruggedised’ readers, by combining exceptional weather-proof and vandal-proof specifications within the same model. PDK’s new rugged readers The...

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry representatives and CEN and CENELEC can have an open exchange on current standard...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is celebrating 10 years of ONVIF profiles based on the profile concept. From the first profile, Profile S in 2012, to the more recent Profile M introduced in 2021, the profile concept has enabled product conformance and widespread interoperability between physical security products for the last decade. ONVIF profiles will be highlighted at the ONVIF Booth L0 at the upcoming ISC West 2022 security exhibiti...

The hybrid world has changed where and how everyone works. Supply chain constraints require more efficiency and make reducing waste more important than ever. Increased options and competition have changed the way consumers and businesses transact? In order to stay ahead, organisations need to rapidly adapt their current environments. This means continually evaluating workspaces to improve the employee experience, actively managing resources and processes to improve sustainability, and finding n...

Paxton, the globally renowned company in electronic IP access control, video surveillance and video intercom systems, has announced that they will feature Paxton10 access control and video management system at ISC West 2022, being held at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 22 to March 25, 2022. Paxton10 Paxton10 combines next-generation access control and video management on a single platform. Dealers can experience Paxton’s most powerful system yet, at booth #13074, at...

Nice/Nortek Control is set to demonstrate new products and reveal new ways to integrate their brands and solutions and demonstrate new products at ISC West 2022, March 22-25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be the first where dealer and distributor partners will be able to see a majority of the Nice/Nortek Control brands like 2GIG® security systems, Linear® access control, HySecurity® gate products, Proficient® audio, ELAN® control systems, and Numera® health + wel...