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Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions is announcing the addition of body-worn cameras and autonomous robots to its physical security portfolio, along with the integration of package screening technology, powered by RaySecur. Intelligent technologies These intelligent technologies further strengthen Johnson Controls comprehensive building security portfolio and enable customers to extend the power of their systems, far beyond the c...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated introduced the Neutrino SX8 mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera module and four additional Neutrino IS Series models designed for integrated solutions requiring HD MWIR imagery with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP+C) constraints for commercial, industrial, defense original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and system integrators. Based on Teledyne FLIR HOT FPA technology, the Neutrino SX8 offers high-performance, 1280x1024 HD MWIR ima...

SALTO (SALTO Systems) has announced that the company will exhibit its latest access control innovations, at the International Security Expo 2021, taking place at Olympia London, in London, United Kingdom, on September 28 - 29, 2021. International Security Expo 2021 “With a welcome return to live exhibitions, after the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re looking forward to showcasing our latest access control products that deliver an unrivalled keyless experience,” said SALTO UK’s...

To help support the Fire Door Safety Week 2021 campaign, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new best practice guide - ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide, on how to specify, install, maintain and inspect fire-certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings. ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide The ‘Fire Doorsets’ best practice guide has been compiled, based on the knowledge and expertise of ASSA ABLOY’s FDIS-trained inspectors, a...

US-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc. (Odyssey) has announced its acquisition of the German remote monitoring and control technology company, Ferntech GmbH. This cements Odyssey's position as the distributed infrastructure sector’s major end-to-end investment and asset management platform. It is now supporting investors, developers, operators and governments, across the complete project lifecycle, by adding new capabilities for project operations. Ferntech GmbH acquisition Emi...

Check Point Research (CPR) sees a global boom in the black market for fake vaccine certificates on Telegram, following US President Biden’s vaccine mandate announcements made last week. The black market expands to serve 28 countries, nine of which are new: Austria, Brazil, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, UAE Price for fake vaccine certificates jumps globally, including in the US, where the price doubled from $100 to $200 Number of sellers and subscribers incre...

Allegion US, a provider of security products and solutions, and BadgePass, Inc., an industry pioneer for secure credential management systems announced the integration of the Schlage RC reader controller into the TotalCard software platform.   IP access solution with integrated reader Schlage RC offers customers the latest in IP access solutions with an integrated reader controller that is scalable for small, medium, an...

Arqit Quantum Inc. (Arqit), a globally renowned company in quantum encryption technology and Juniper Networks, an internationally recognised company in secure, AI-driven networks, have signed a ‘Technology Alliance Partner Connect’ agreement, to explore network security technology that will protect against quantum security threats. Software-defined networking Cyber-attackers regularly target networks, in order to disrupt business operations. Arqit Quantum Inc. and Juniper Networks...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced it has released the next phase of its threat detection multi-sensor gateway (MSG) with technology enhancements that make it increasingly accurate, flexible, and practical for sports and entertainment venues. MSG is a weapons detection scanner that stadiums and entertainment venues can deploy at points of entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, the system uses sensors and purpose-designed artificial intelligence (AI) to scan for prohibited items such as...

Videx has added a series of new features to its IPure IP range, expanding the versatility of the system in providing a high-quality entry solution for a wide range of buildings. The Videx IP system is an expandable system that can be customised to suit a range of entry needs, accommodating up to 42 apartments using conventional call button modules and vandal-resistant panels or a digital call panel option able to call up to 10,000 apartments. All entrance panels are available with voice annunci...

Scenario: One needs to install a camera in the lobby of a building to capture the entrance area. Problem: The area has a lot of windows which overexposes the image, making it difficult to capture the people coming in and out of the premises. Solution: A security camera with a good Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). What WDR does? Dynamic range refers to the ratio between the largest and smallest measurable quantities of something. In the case of video surveillance, the dynamic range measures the rati...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has become a certified and approved partner for Honeywell Gent. Honeywell Gent is known for its innovative fire detection and alarm systems and exclusively supplies its products and equipment to partners selected for their ability to deliver the highest quality of service. As a newly approved partner, Evolution has been recognised for its expertise and will be able to offer Honeywell Gent products as part of its design, supply, commi...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile allows for "custom fields" within the interface of its pdk.io software. Custom fields increase PDK's solutions' overall functionality by allowing administrators to include a wide range of pertinent data associated with each user. Address, location, floor, unit number, or any other field can be added to the pdk.io user database, providing more ways to identify employees and tenants accurately and categorize them...

Corelight, provider of the industry’s first open network detection and response (NDR) platform welcomed Clint Sand as its new senior vice president of product. In this role, Sand will be responsible for all aspects of the Corelight product portfolio, including product management, product design, roadmap, and strategy. “Clint brings a rare combination of strong cybersecurity and product delivery expertise combined with the visionary thinking, critical innovation, and prototyping skil...

Surveillance monitoring for small and medium-sized sites could be a tough challenge at night. Options are often limited to day/night cameras and low-light cameras (sometimes referred to as Starlight cameras). These devices continue to provide colour images when lighting levels reduce up to a point but switch to black and white when they deteriorate further. But to maintain colour images in low light conditions with these cameras, other aspects of the image – such as noise and definition &...

Amberstone Security, one of Europe’s suppliers of intelligence-led manned guarding, security technology solutions, and loss prevention services have announced a security services contract with supermarket giant, Tesco.   Amberstone Security will provide security solutions for over 330 Tesco stores across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England to help keep customers and staff safe while they shop and work.  The Essex-based security company impressed during a&...

Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator for multi-unit residential estates and commercial property, is celebrating its 60th year. Since the launch of the business, Interphone has been a technology pioneer at the forefront of the marketplace that has contributed to some of the biggest advances in door entry and access control. Audio door entry systems “Inter-phone has always been an early adopter and technology innovator within the commercial residential sector...

Kari Williams, Former Vice President of Marketing at Rolls Royce, is the second major addition to Optilan’s Executive Management Team this year. Bill Bayliss, the CEO, says, “I am delighted that someone of Kari’s calibre has joined Optilan. Her diverse knowledge, gained through years of international experience, will be crucial to our success in the coming years.” DarkPulse subsidiary, Optilan, the security and communications companies for the energy, infrastructure, and...

Abloy UK is showcasing its range of innovative digital access solutions at the International Security Expo 2021, inviting visitors to stand B110 to see its exciting new range of products which includes CIPE Manager, a new access management solution created to meet the demanding requirements of critical infrastructure protection. User-friendly digital management system CIPE Manager allows organisations to manage all their keys, locks, and access rights from any location, with a user-friendly, c...

ASSA ABLOY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands (SPB) for a purchase price of MUSD 4,300 on a cash and debt free basis. Spectrum Brands’ Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division is a renowned provider of security, plumbing, and builders’ hardware products to the North American residential segment, with a diversified product offering of locksets, faucets, and builders´ hardware. Hardware and Home I...

Solutions designed on the needs of speed and cost reduction, are common to all the activities called into question by the legislation. The control is automatic and immediate, overcoming the need for the permanent presence of an operator: although the entrances are always manned, the tool avoids close physical contact between the person carrying out the check and the people called to exhibit the document. QR code scanner The QR code is scanned automatically by bringing the Green pass close to...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX systems announced that its 2021 launch event will take place virtually on September 16 at 9:00 a.m. GMT. Having a long history of leadership in business communications, Yeastar is poised to expand its expertise to the development of more extensive digital workplace solutions. Yeastar Launch Event 2021 will be streamed on the following platforms: Yeastar Website Yeastar YouTube Channel What to expect: Yeastar P-Series Cloud EditionEver since the release...

One of Turkey's most respected conglomerates, Bilkent Holding subsidiary Tepe Security, was awarded a contribution plaque by Ankara Provincial Police Department for its contributions to the electronic security sector. Electronic security solutions Tepe Security produces special electronic security solutions for individuals and institutions and provides 24/7 uninterrupted electronic security services with its alarm systems and Alarm Monitoring Centre, draws attention with the applications...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda, speaker line-up and programme for Part 3 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2021 is being held as a three-part conference, the first and second of which took place on April 28 and June 9, 2021, and the third part is scheduled for Sept 21, 2021.   SIA GovSummit Part 3 Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with pr...

Cyber security provider Blue Cube Security announced it has created an alliance and formed a new group – Blue Cube Solutions - with specialist cyber security provider Next-Generation Security (NGS) and storage specialist Epaton. The hyper-convergence of cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation is more relevant than ever and remains at the top of most boardroom agendas. With this in mind, the three businesses will form as a new group creating a very powerful and ex...

Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defence, and commercial markets announces the unveiling of ATI320, its first advanced thermal imager with embedded image signal processing. The product’s embedded features, with a lens available as an option, aim at saving camera makers time and effort in integrating thermal imaging during the development and manufacturing process, enabling them to speed products to market. Camera assembly Designed as a read...

In March 2021, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Special Publication 500-334, which provides guidance on implementing the technology that allows the use of contactless fingerprints, acquired via the camera in mobile devices (e.g., an Android or iOS mobile phone), to be stored, transmitted, and matched against legacy fingerprint databases, operated by law enforcement and border protection services. Special Publication 500-334 Together with NIST and other in...

Paxton Access, a pioneering technology manufacturer, has developed Entry, an award-winning video intercom system that can be installed standalone or on an efficiently scalable, networked system. What is Paxton’s Entry system? The complete Entry video intercom system, originally launched in 2012, is made up of just three components: a door controller, external panel, and interior monitor. This plug-and-play system allows users to grant access and make informed decisions through visual ide...

With innovation in its DNA, Axis Communications has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in video surveillance since developing the first network video camera in 1996. Also responsible for introducing the world’s first HDTV-compliant cameras and video encoders, Axis delivers hundreds of leading-edge products for security, safety, and operational efficiency. As part of the company’s pioneering approach, Axis often teams with manufacturing solution providers to keep pace with aggres...

Beyond Identity, the global provider of the strongest passwordless authentication on the planet has formed a strategic partnership with Ignition Technology to distribute Beyond Identity’s solutions through its extensive network of IT resellers and MSSPs in the Nordics as well as in Benelux.   Recently ransomware attacks have been on the increase, close to doubling from the first half of 2020 to the first half of 2021. Passwords are the number one cause of ransomware attacks and...