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Irisity AB (Irisity) has developed an embedded version of IRIS, which will be integrated into the latest generation of MOBOTIX cameras, via the open MOBOTIX 7 platform, in order to enable state-of-the-art video analytics directly in the intelligent camera systems. IRIS and MOBOTIX integration The powerful combination of deep learning-based analytics from Irisity and high-performing cameras from MOBOTIX are now offered to customers globally. These intelligent cameras autonomously protect assets...

Dragonfruit AI’s Dragonfruit Frontier, a new fully integrated VMS (video management system) and video analytics solution, runs AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the Cloud, as well as on a powerful on-premise base station. Patented Split AI technology The patented Split AI technology solves the challenge of the trade-off in video processing – high hardware cost to process video on-premise or high bandwidth costs to transport video to the Cloud. With Split AI technology, the AI models...

viisights, Inc., a provider of behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, announced the viisights wise solution would be available as a software as a service (SaaS) offering. viisights wise SaaS will be available in the second half of 2022, providing customers with an additional deployment option to match their needs. “When it comes to viisights’ integrations, analytics, support packages, and now deployments, we like for our customers to have options,” s...

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,...

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...

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...

Axonius, the globally renowned company in cyber security asset management and SaaS management, has announced an expansion of its UK and EMEA partner programme, in order to help systems integrators that specialise in cyber security and IT infrastructure, with the ability to better manage SaaS security. Axonius SaaS Management The company, which has over 150 partners globally, 28% of which are based in the EMEA region, recently launched Axonius SaaS Management, in order to provide customers with...

Alcatraz AI, the globally renowned company in physical security technologies, has announced that they will be showcasing their autonomous access control technology, the Rock, at Data Center World 2022 exhibition, at Booth 1025. The Rock, access control solution Alcatraz AI offers a touchless and secure biometric device, the Rock, which utilises facial authentication to grant safe and efficient entry, so as to modernise and improve access control systems. The Data Center World 2022 security con...

Insightful contributions on a range of key, topical issues facing the security systems and security services sectors were shared at the Thought Leadership Summit, held again at the Royal Lancaster London after a two-year break following the pandemic. Organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with NSI, this popular annual event attracted a wide range of senior leaders from across the industry. 2022 conference programme The 2022 conference programme reflecte...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, is set to exhibit at ISC West 2022 which will be held from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Attendees are warmly invited to visit the company, at booth #7083, at ISC West 2022 the exhibition venue. The Vicon exhibit will focus on Vicon’s centralised video management, access control, and lice...

Motorola Solutions announced the new Openpath Pro Series Video Intercom Reader (Video Intercom Pro), an access control reader that combines high-quality video, audio, and enterprise call routing into an all-in-one sleek device with a mobile-friendly user experience. The Video Intercom Pro provides organisations with advanced security to help protect both tenants and visitors and offers security operators real-time visibility via video which enables a faster response to incidents.  All-in-...

Honeywell Building Technologies (Honeywell) has announced the launch of its new Catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework, to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global framework streamlines previous channel partner programme experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and...

IPVideo Corporation announced the release of HALO 3C, the latest version of its HALO IoT Smart Sensor, the pioneer in vaping and privacy area detection devices. HALO 3C boasts new features that provide users with even greater levels of security and easier installation. The HALO IoT Smart Sensor is at the forefront of solving ever-evolving safety concerns. Features of HALO 3C HALO 3C delivers a panic button, 2-way audio communications, indoor health index, emergency escape, alert lighting, mot...

The end of COVID restrictions means many employers are looking forward to welcoming more staff back to offices in the coming months. But two years of living with a pandemic has prompted many employers and commercial landlords to think again about the access and security systems they have in place to help create safer working environments. Here’s what to consider if the user or their client, is looking to reboot access and security for an office or commercial site. Touchless and hassle-fr...

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) has announced that the company’s biometric PC solution is integrated in the power button of the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 G4 laptops. Lenovo is the world’s largest PC maker, with a market share amounting to approximately a quarter of global PC shipments in 2021. Ted Hansson, President Mobile, PC and Access China at Fingerprints, said “I am very pleased that Lenovo has now launched their first models integrating Fingerprints’...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for today’s business owners.   Increased accuracy “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimisa...

Globally renowned integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is pleased to announce its forthcoming appearance at the ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) 2022 exhibition, which is taking place at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, USA, from March 22 to March 25, 2022. TDSi will be joining its fellow Vitaprotech Group sister company, perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer - Protech USA, at Stand 8050 at the ISC West 2022 event, in order to showcase its latest prod...

A college in Northern Ireland has benefitted from a donation of high-quality video surveillance equipment from Dahua Technology. Belfast Metropolitan College, one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK provides several fire and security systems courses. These include a Level 3 diploma in electronic fire and security systems, a four-year full-time apprenticeship programme that works with major providers in the security industry. Other courses include a foundation degree i...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will unveil Streamvault Edge™ at ISC West (Genetec booth #13062).   The Edge is an innovative new line of connected appliances that enables the easy transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure and marks the beginning of a new edge platform strategy for Genetec. Easy transition to hybrid infrastructure Ideally suited for multi-site operations s...

With Cognitec Systems joining the SALTO Group, the face recognition company will strengthen research, development and market reach, for its established product portfolio, while working with SALTO on new technologies for expanding biometric markets. SALTO strategically selected Cognitec Systems to meet market requests for adding face recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the company’s renowned electronic access control and ticketing solutions. SALTO – Cognitec...

An access control system is familiar technology to organisations of every size and structure. Access control may operate as a standalone electronic locking system. It can also integrate with complementary business systems, such as HVAC, time-and-attendance, in-house payments and more. What many businesses may not know is that by restricting their access system with wires, they are not using the full potential of the electronic access control system. High expense of wiring doors In many compan...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised awards function that is presented by the Security Industry Association, with the support from sponsors - AVISIAN, IDEMIA and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board, along with the Women in Security Forum. 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards The recipients of the Security Industry Association’s 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards will b...

Networking for security systems is increasingly becoming more and more complex. As a provider of complete networking solutions designed for security applications, Vigitron is taking the additional steps of conducting engineering reviews of system-based sales orders and project registrations assuring the highest degree of reliability. Easy and reliable installation The goal is to assure the system solution is as complete and reliable as possible helping users to avoid any items that are not ove...

IDEMIA, the global identity pioneer behind TSA PreCheck® enrollment and the principal issuer of physical and digital driver’s licenses in the U.S., announced that California has awarded the company a contract that will last up to 12 years and cover the delivery of not only traditional driver’s licences but also services and technologies that will bring the state further into the age of the digital DMV. Physical ID cards and technology  IDEMIA has provided physical ID car...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security held an investor day event and outlined its long-term strategy to grow the business and drive long-term shareholder value. Growth in security ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jim DeVries said, “It’s a great time for ADT. After several years of progress reshaping our company, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth. Our customer-focused strategy creates even more reasons for customers...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering telecare and telehealth solution providers, is pleased to announce an exciting and innovative partnership with the Swedish cloud-based alarm management software provider, Skyresponse.  This brand-new partnership, the first of its kind in the UK for Skyresponse, enables Chubb to launch Cloud Care Control, a true cloud-based, remote personal care alarm monitoring platform solution.   Effective remote monitoring of personal alarms Utilising...