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Royal Boon Edam International B.V., a global pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that they have launched the latest addition to their medium security portfolio. The ‘No-Nonsense’ swinging security speed gate With the growing threat of workplace safety coming under increasing scrutiny, more and more organisations are turning to security entrances to increase both the safety and security of people and assets. The S...

Identiv, Inc. announced the development of Identiv’s Body Temperature Measurement Patch. The near field communication (NFC)-enabled transponder supports the reopening of public spaces, including theme parks and stadiums, and helps operators keep attendees and employees comfortable, confident, and safe. The product also supports global governments and healthcare workers that need to periodically monitor quarantined patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The new solution combines the simplicity...

Businesses, large and small, create data which needs protecting, whether in an onsite server room or co-located at a data centre. When a business imagines a corporate data breach, they’re probably picturing black-hat hackers pursued by cybercrime investigators. The reality is often more mundane. Only around a half of breaches involve hacking, according to one recent report. Gaps in the physical security, the business’ data and servers are equally important targets. Perhaps the compa...

Elatec, the Puchheim-based manufacturer of multi-technology RFID readers for authentication solutions, has used its international trade contacts to procure a large quantity of protective face masks. In addition to enabling Elatec to provide supplies for its employees and their families, this has now made two donations possible. CEO Stefan Haertel handed over surgical masks and FFP2 masks for the Fürstenfeldbruck Disaster Control Department to District Administrator Thomas Karmasin. Elatec...

The new DoorBird IP video intercom provides an option for adding access control via an ekey fingerprint scanner. The D2101FV EKEY door station is equipped with a cutout for installing the ekey home FS UP I fingerprint reader. Visitors and homeowners can use all the functions of the smart intercom immediately after installation including opening doors via app or RFID key fob. Once the ekey module has been mounted, access can also be granted by fingerprint. The DoorBird app controls, RFID reader a...

Dahua Technology’s AI-based Remote Sensing Image Analysis Technology has obtains first place in the comprehensive precision ranking of the Onera Satellite Change Detection (OSCD) Evaluation released by Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). This achievement demonstrates Dahua Technology’s continuous development and innovation capabilities in the field of remote sensing image change detection. OSCD IEEE IADF TC recognition OSCD (Onera Satellite Change Detection) is jointly is...

Suprema, a provider of access control and biometrics for physical security, officially announces the formation of Suprema Europe SARL, which has been established to provide partners and customers in the region with better localised support. High demand for RFID solutions Formerly Suprema France SARL, Suprema Europe SARL will provide direct supply products and services to European partners. Suprema Europe has been granted an additional capital and will maintain products in stock and a technical...

For over 40 years, Videx has been supplying, installing, and maintaining properties all over the UK with fire and security products. They use only the best and most advanced solutions to ensure all of the clients’ premises are reliably secured 24/7. They work with a wide range of reputable security brands, and one they regularly partner with is Videx, an established manufacturer, and supplier of innovative access control systems. Door entry intercom Videx has been a specialist in design...

Elatec GmbH welcomes Gerhard Burits to its top management team as the company’s new CFO. The 49-year-old previously gained experience in international acquisitions and growth during his time with Thyssenkrupp Elevator and most recently in the Domoferm Group. With this hire, Elatec is focusing more intensely on global expansion. Thomas Graf, the previous CFO, will focus on Elatec’s digital transformation, automation and IT. As Elatec’s new CFO, Gerhard Burits is also in charge...

The ID badge has become a nearly universal emblem of corporate life. In companies large and small, new employees are issued a radio-frequency identification (RFID) card that provides visual identification and unlocks the door when they arrive at work. RFID cards provide employees with secure 24-7 access to the workplace while maintaining a record of exactly who has entered the building and when. They are cheaper, easier to manage and more secure than physical keys; if they are lost or an employ...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a provider of enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, announced two new systems designed for artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning applications that fully leverage the third-generation NVIDIA HGX™ technology with the new NVIDIA A100™ Tensor Core GPUs as well as full support for the new NVIDIA A100 GPUs across the company’s broad portfolio of 1U, 2U, 4U and 10U GPU servers.  NVIDIA A100 is the fir...

The days of purchasing tokens for mass transit are long gone. Today's transit riders simply flash a card or a smart phone in front of a contactless reader to gain access to trains, buses and other transit options. Throughout much of Europe and beyond, Calypso has become the international technical standard for electronic ticketing for transit operators. ELATEC readers support electronic ticketing and rider identification using the Calypso standard - along with more than 60 additional identifica...

ELATEC is proud to present a new addition to its TWN4 multi-technology RFID reader product family. The TWN4 Slim is a very flat reader, smaller than a credit card. It supports all common RFID technologies as well as smartphone ident solutions with NFC and BLE. The main application for the TWN4 Slim is integration into devices, particularly ones in the field of secure printing. It is also suitable for many other ID solutions if a highly compact reader is required for integration. It also impress...

Motorola Solutions announced several additions to its video security and analytics portfolio. These security solutions are designed to support organisations as they explore options for moving staff safely back into their offices or facilities. The offerings focus on the key elements of safety and security around COVID-19, including prevention, protection, and response. An AI-powered suite of applications “Enterprise organisations are exploring the best way to return to the workplace, wh...

ELATEC, the manufacturers of innovative multi-frequency RFID readers, will exhibit at the Embedded World 2020 trade show being held in Nuremberg on February 25–27 (Hall 3, Booth 239). ELATEC will be presenting its universal RFID readers as well as identification solutions that are based on BLE and NFC. Special focus at the trade show presentation: services and tools for developing software and applications for ELATEC products. Radio-based identification RFID is a necessary component of...

The ELATEC TWN4 line of RFID card and smartphone mobile ID readers have received Apple’s Value-Added Services (VAS) Certification. The new functionality enables for example EV charging service operators and e-mobility service providers to support customer identification using a NFC enabled membership Pass stored in Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Physical RFID card The iPhone or Apple Watch is simply presented to a TWN4 RFID reader replacing the physical RFID card currently in use....

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a provider of high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2020 ended March 31, 2020. Third quarter of Fiscal year 2020 Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Highlights: Net sales of $772 million versus $871 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 and $744 million in the same quarter of last year. Gross margin of 17.3% versus 15.9% in the secon...

Facing the COVID-19 outbreak, many countries and regions have introduced prevention and control measures to fight against the pandemic, such as closing non-essential business establishments and restricting people’s movement in public places. Like many others, supermarkets and stores have also adopted safety protocols to comply with government directives, including hand sanitiser stations, customer and staff temperature monitoring, reduced capacity limits, contactless customer service and...

Supermicro will present its first 5G Live Forum. This online event focuses on bringing together key technologists from Supermicro, its partners and leading international telecom providers to present and discuss the solutions and innovations in telecommunications infrastructure from the Edge to the Cloud. Confirmed participants include Intel, Telefónica and T-Systems (a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom). Detailed information  What: Supermicro 5G Live Forum Where: This is a digita...

HITRUST, a data protection standards development and certification organisation, continues to expand and enhance its services and support in the Asia Pacific region as part of a global information protection approach to streamline information risk management and compliance for organisations of any type, size, or geography delivering services locally, nationally, or internationally. This strategy builds on the HITRUST Approach and the vision of One Framework, One Assessment, globally. Global ob...

Nedap Identification Systems is excited to share the upcoming OSDP upgrade within Nedap’s long-range RFID reader portfolio for automatic vehicle identification. The portfolio will be upgraded and compatible with V.2.1.7 of the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard. This upgrade supports the interoperability of the company’s reader portfolio with a growing number of access control and security products. Over the last few years, an increasing number of access control panel m...

The healthcare IT ecosystem has become increasingly complex over the last decade. Connected medical devices, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), quality measurement systems and other innovations have transformed the way patient care is delivered, how outcomes are measured and monitored, and how patients connect with healthcare providers. But with greater connection and complexity come greater risk and responsibility. Hospitals and other healthcare organisations have to comply with strict rules un...

Managing dozens or hundreds of expensive mobile assets is a tough job. Fortunately, today's fleet managers have plenty of software and hardware options to make it easier, from sophisticated in vehicle telematics systems to back-end scheduling and logistics software. These tools help fleet managers control costs, reduce risks and improve driver accountability. All of these benefits depend on the ability to correctly identify individual drivers or users and control who has access to vehicles, equ...

A scenario that is globally familiar: A company operates thousands of multifunction printers at various global locations. Employees authenticate themselves at each device via RFID badges to approve print jobs. If a technology change in the employee ID cards is required, all RFID modules must also receive an update. With Elatec's remote management solution, a global software rollout over a network is just a push of a button away. “Elatec comprehensively supports its customers in the implem...

Suprema Inc., a globally-renowned provider of security and biometrics solutions, has announced 'Suprema Mobile Access', a new mobile contactless solution and complete platform for managing, issuing and tracking access credentials using smartphones. As access control systems have evolved beyond physical access cards, access control solutions using mobile phones as a credential were introduced. Suprema Mobile Access Suprema Mobile Access employs a smartphone application with NFC (Near Field Com...

Aratek has formally launched the BM7550 terminal, a portable, powerful multi-factor biometric tablet that integrates facial recognition, fingerprint sensing, and a contactless NFC card reader in one complete package. ‍The portable & powerful biometric tablet for multi-factor authentication “The BM7550 squarely addresses the demands for increasingly sophisticated identification and authentication solutions with its industry-leading multi-biometric and multi-factor authentic...

HID Global, a front-runner in trusted identity solutions, announced that it has been selected by Jakarta-based service office provider, Werkspace Indonesia, to power its access control system, allowing several hundred users to access their co-working space conveniently and securely. Established in 2017, Werkspace is one of the fastest-growing co-working space providers in Jakarta, and currently serves both start-ups and established businesses who need professional, reliable and secure working s...

Perimeter security is a term used to describe the barriers that help deter and prevent any break-ins (or breakouts). It plays a vital role in protecting buildings and premises. Boundaries and physical barriers are perhaps the most visible aspects of perimeter security, but comprehensive measures are also likely to leverage modern technology and security systems as well. In this article, APE delve into different aspects of perimeter security and highlights the benefits they offer a business or p...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, unveils a new short-depth 2U Ultra SuperServer optimised to bring powerful industry-standard platforms to 5G and telecommunications environments. As the telecom industry gradually adopts open standards such as O-RAN based solutions, operators are increasingly interested in using commercial off the shelf (COTS) servers for their infrastructure. Industry standard servers...

LILIN announces that Aida traffic management solution will be release and unveiled at ISC West 2020. With the success of LILIN Aida number plate recognition (ANPR), LILIN Aida adds AI traffic management to Aida product line. LILIN Aida can be installed on the edge for traffic analysis where the metadata gets sent to remote Navigator Control Center. LILIN Aida ANPR and traffic management can integrate with LILIN Navigator VMS products including Navigator Control Center, Navigator Corporate, and...