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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart and sustainable buildings has further expanded its Tyco Illustra range with the launch of a new Flex multi-directional camera. Image sensors  Designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for monitoring activity over wide-open spaces, the second generation Illustra Flex multi-directional camera is equipped with four separate image sensors which can be individually positioned and angled to provide up to 360-degree coverage via four separate no...

irTemperature monitoring expert, AMETEK Land, has partnered with sister company, Telguard, to offer the VIRALERT 3 non-contact human body temperature screening system as part of Telguard’s distribution channel to the security sector. The VIRALERT 3 provides a camera, thermal imager, and a temperature-controlled reference source on a single mounting platform. Using automatic face detection, the system ensures a valid reading, and provides a measurement that’s accurate to within 0.5oC...

The massive explosion that shook Beirut on August 4th had a devastating impact on Lebanon and its citizens, killing at least 180 people and injuring thousands. At the same time, tens of thousands of the city’s residents were left homeless after the blast destroyed their houses and properties. International organisations and peacekeepers from all over the world have reached out to send daily necessities and medical supplies to the region and assist in the reconstruction of the affected area...

Interface Security Systems, a service provider delivering business security, managed network, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces it is expanding its Interactive Remote Video Monitoring services with a new highly-affordable Virtual Security Guard Monitoring package designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises with moderate security challenges. With installation costs starting at just $2,500, companies are now able to prote...

With immediate effect, Dormakaba UK & Ireland has acquired 1st Access Group Ltd, an award-winning company specialised in premise security and redesigning shopfronts including aluminium shopfronts, windows, roller shutter and automatic door requirements. Paul Wright, Managing Director of Dormakaba UK and Ireland Ltd, comments “We are delighted to welcome the team from 1st Access Group and through the synergies of our businesses driving further sustainable growth and service excellence...

AxxonSoft has launched version 4.4 of the Axxon Next intelligent VMS. This version includes new functions of neural analytics and camera management, enhanced GUI and Web Client, and many other enhancements and improvements. Supported body temperature measurement with a number of thermographic camera models. Measurement results appear as captions over video and are saved to an archive. Upon discovering an individual with abnormal body temperature, the camera creates an alarm event, and sends it...

Telguard, a provider of security and life safety communications, announced that it’s partnering with sister company AMETEK Land to offer the VIRALERT 3 Integrated Human Body Temperature Screening System as part of its security distribution channel offering. The VIRALERT 3 is a non-contact temperature monitoring camera that detects body temperatures as people enter a building while maintaining appropriate social distancing. The VIRALERT 3 builds on AMETEK Land’s expertise in temperat...

Bold report their new Gemini CCTV monitoring platform release includes new integrations and features to enhance the monitoring control room user experience and in response to the latest technology. These include the addition of three new CCTV system interfaces and a number of feature enhancements. March Networks, which operates in government, retail, education and banking sectors, amongst others, joins Mirasys VMS and Hanwha Techwin, formerly Samsung, along with many existing CCTV integrations.&...

Dallmeier Electronic, one of the world's renowned manufacturers of video information systems, presents its new module camera "MDF5250HD-DN". The latest model in the Dallmeier 5000 camera series has excellent low-light characteristics. This guarantees high detail resolution and colour accuracy even in poor light conditions. The capability to perform AI-based object classification is provided even at the encoder level. At the same time, the camera enables reduced data rates due to H.265 video comp...

The recently-launch Axis body worn camera solution is now available in the Axis Camera Station video management software, allowing customers to integrate body worn cameras into their full video surveillance solution. Alongside the full portfolio of Axis cameras, the integration of body worn cameras adds value to surveillance solutions by making it possible to easily collect video and audio evidence from security guards and law enforcement officers, as well as traditional surveillance cameras....

IDIS, one of Korea’s largest in-country video tech manufacturer, is pleased to announce several new staff appointments and hires at IDIS America. Andy Cruz has been named Area Sales Manager for the Houston, Texas region. Cruz brings over fourteen years of security industry experience spanning systems integration, sales, and distribution. Mark Creighton has come aboard as Area Sales Manager for the Southern California territory. A retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, Creighton has been a...

As consumers embrace the convenience of online and mobile banking at traditional and the latest all-digital financial institutions, it has become an increasingly difficult challenge to combat cybersecurity threats while complying with regulatory data-protection mandates. HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, has solved those challenges for numerous banks as part of their digital transformations. “Our solutions protect data and transactions while delivering a seamless exper...

Globally renowned video surveillance and technology solutions firm, IDIS is targeting video projects in resilient Middle East market sectors, including banking, grocery retail, and education, as it looks to build on recent successes, delivering compliance-driven solutions. Despite continuing disruption and uncertainty in the world economy, the company says the outlook is positive in the region as it supports its systems integration partners to focus on both resilient sectors and markets showing...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system announced that Gamma, the provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) into the UK and Dutch business markets, has joined the pre-configured ITSP template on both Yeastar cloud-based and on-premises PBXs as a certified ITSP partner. All-IP services As the UK’s SIP trunk provider, Gamma is the market-pioneering force to upgrade the outdated ISDN services to All-IP services completely in the near 2025. Yeastar brings SMEs the enhanced, po...

Ava, a unified security company, announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as General Manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,” said Tormod Ree, CEO of Ava. &ldquo...

Ava, a unified security company announced former Titus executive, Nick Maxwell, has joined the company as general manager of the UK and MEA. Maxwell brings expertise in building and leading global teams and will play a strategic role in the launch of Ava’s unified security solution in these critical markets. Unified security solutions “We are excited to have Nick join the team. We launched Ava in April to address growing market demand for unified security solutions,&rd...

Interface Security Systems, together with Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies will host a webinar called: ‘5 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Lone Workers Now’. Recently, a wide range of businesses including retailers, restaurants, banks, hospitality chains, and real estate companies are having to adapt their business models while operating with reduced staff. While lone employees play a critical role in keeping these businesses up and running, they are more at ri...

Axis Communications has launched AXIS S3008 Recorder, an easy-to-install ultra-high-definition recording solution compatible with AXIS Companion video management software. Featuring an integrated PoE switch for up to 8 cameras, this high-performance recorder includes a surveillance-grade hard drive and gigabit uplink for video recordings in ultra-high definition. Extensively tested with a wide range of Axis products, Axis 3008 makes it easy to add additional recorders and other Axis devices. F...

For any retail or hospitality business – from single outlets to national chains – having a surveillance system that is easy to install and easy to use, means they can focus on their core activities. With an end-to-end solution from the market leader in video surveillance, you can feel safe knowing that you are always well protected. The new Axis S3008 Recorder is a highly compact recorder that can connect and power up to eight cameras and can be up and running with just a few clicks...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) enhances its autonomous security and property management devices with a new advanced mask detection feature. This feature supports building owners and property managers with an autonomous tool to identify face mask usage, create automatic alerts, and generate ongoing face compliance scores. This enhancement is integrated into RAD’s Health Screening system and can...

Axis Communications has launched a new positioning camera certified (NEC, CEC, IECEx, ATEX and EAC Ex) to ensure safe operation in vast, potentially combustible environments. XP40-Q1785 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera offers the most comprehensive field-of-view possible, thanks to 32x optical zoom, 360° continuous pan rotation, and 180° tilt movement. Enclosed in a stainless-steel housing with IP66/IP67 ratings, this robust camera can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -60°C...

The COVID-19 outbreak has had and continues to have, major impact on people and society. Even though the situation remains uncertain, Axis manufacturing sites are operating as normal and deliveries are stable, which means limited to no impact on Axis customers. “Axis primary focus is the safety of our employees. As we have become accustomed to this situation, I am proud to see our organization finding ways of collaborating where we address a whole range of new challenges. Despite the unce...

The new family of social distancing tools supports the smooth return to a safe shopping environment by providing automated occupancy control, ensuring the number of customers in a physical space never exceeds a maximum limit. With Gunnebo’s OccuLinq software, retail managers enjoy real-time data on customer numbers at their fingertips. When a maximum occupancy level is reached, gates lock temporarily until another customer has left the store, after which a new customer is free to enter. A...

Axis Communications has launched ExCam XPT Q6075, a high-performance PTZ camera for use in potentially combustible environments. Featuring the new generation chip, it offers improved imaging, enhanced security features, extended capabilities for analytics and significantly more efficient video compression. Features and functions Thanks to Lightfinder 2.0, it offers superior light-sensitivity to capture images with more realistic and saturated colours and sharper images of moving objects. It in...

Did one know that budgies are the only birds that can catch the urge to yawn from watching other budgies do it? Or that wrens and robins are known to nest in strange places, including hanging baskets or even a pocket in washing that’s left outside to dry? Birds are fascinating but often hard to observe. Which is where surveillance cameras can help. While these cameras are usually connected with the protection of people and premises – they can also be of use in less typical fields. O...

dormakaba acquired Action Doors Ltd. on the 6th January 2020, a business move that will see dormakaba UK further expand its service and maintenance offering. Automatic and manual doors Action Doors Ltd., based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, has been in operation since 1996 and is a long-standing service provider of 24/7 maintenance and installation of automatic and manual doors, predominantly working on a commercial client base comprised of local authorities, education, care and retail sect...

Hikvision, one of world’s renowned supplier of innovative security products and solutions, successfully hosted the second ‘Shaping Intelligence’ AI Cloud Summit at Hangzhou Whitehorse Lake International Exhibition Centre from 29-30 March. Under the theme of ‘Data Enrichment with AI’, the summit served as a platform for AI Cloud ecosystem partners to exchange knowledge on leading-edge AI and big data technologies and applications. It comprised a main forum and four...

Badger Technologies®, a product division of Jabil, introduces the Badger PatrolBot™ autonomous robot tailored for the security guard industry. The PatrolBot autonomous robot extends security workforce operations by automatically verifying that windows and doors are secured, fire extinguishers and defibrillators are properly stored, and floors are free of debris and potential hazards. The robot also can investigate alarms and areas not supported by surveillance cameras. The Badger Patr...

The world has changed with the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many new challenges and regulations. MOBOTIX’s intelligent video technology can support companies, institutions, public as well as private facilities during the crisis and in the restart after the lockdown. MOBOTIX has bundled the available "back-on-track video technology solutions" for its partners and customers to help get them up and running quickly and effectively. This makes it easier for industries and sectors such as retai...

UVeye, an Israeli supplier of contact-free vehicle-inspection systems, has named two executives to head its North American management team for the launch of cost-saving products designed for car dealers, used-car auction houses, and major vehicle fleets. New appointments Glenn Hemminger joins UVeye as Managing Director of North American Operations, and Bob Rich will be the North American Sales Director. The company recently announced plans to establish new offices in Ohio and New York and expe...