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Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations will reach into the billions in the coming years and there’s good reason for the technology’s popularity: it’s the perfect way to extend power to new devices and locations while enhancing systems integrations. LifeSafety Power is helping perpetuate this trend with its expanding family of BiTSTREAM IEEE 802.3bt-compliant midspan injectors, switches and PoE-powered DC power supply/chargers. UL 294-listed BiTSTREAM meets the high-power PoE...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announces an update to its PDK Cloud Node software that introduces two new features: Credential Self-Help and Controller Continuity. Credential Self-Help will be available to all PDK users who rely on mobile credentials, and Controller Continuity for all sites using PDK Red controllers. Access control platform Credential Self-Help: Mobile credentials are unique to each smartphone and cannot be shared across...

VIVOTEK, the pioneering global IP surveillance provider, strives to provide comprehensive security solutions and launches first-ever facial recognition camera that integrates edge computing to help enterprises to quickly identify the gender and age of people in the video on edge, as well as those who are wearing masks. The camera has a built-in memory card with facial data storage up to 10,000 profiles and achieves a 99% accuracy rate of detection. The camera can also target specific images fo...

South Korea’s second largest vendor of video surveillance equipment, IDIS, has announced its intention to acquire Costar Technologies, a US-based vendor of video surveillance equipment. Analysts at Novaira Insights believe by doing so, IDIS could be signalling an intention to emulate the success of South Korea’s largest vendor of video surveillance equipment and long-time rival, Hanwha Vision. According to Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, “We esti...

Kaadas Group, a pioneer with over 30 years of dedication to the lock industry, announces expanded operations in North America and the launch of their authorised security dealer programme at ISC West 2023. A testament to their recent growth, the North American market expansion announcement makes the full line of Kaadas traditional electronic locks, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Z-Wave connected smart lock solutions available to security professionals nationwide. From a global headquarters b...

New and emerging technologies take centre stage in Las Vegas this week as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the 2023 ISC West Show, at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center.  Creating Access for the Future Featuring the theme of 'Creating Access for the Future', ASSA ABLOY showcases the next wave of door security solutions for building owners, facility managers, and occupa...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces it will be unveiling its new cloud-based GARDiSVU video management solution at The Security Event 2023, which takes place from 25th-27th April, at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Appearing on Stand 4/G40, TDSi will also be giving visitors a chance to view its new GARDiS App in action, which enables security operators to securely control a wealth of different access control options from anywhere using a compatible iOS or Android device...

A reunion of key players from the security, fire safety, and smart building industries is scheduled to take place in the heart of the ASEAN region from 1 – 3 November 2023, as Secutech Thailand returns to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Re-establishing connections  With investment continuing to flow into Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), industry players will be looking to find new business connections in the manufacturing, infrastruc...

RISCO’s installer support service has been expanded with the growth of its technical training programme, as it strives to provide security installers with the opportunity to boost their expertise and learn how to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their commercial and residential projects. Technical team expansion The company has increased both the size of its team and the accessibility of its training. The expanded technical and training department provides installers i...

Award-winning global security pioneer, Gallagher, is calling for all consultants attending ISC West 2023 to come by booth #18109, in order to meet Jack Meltzer and learn more about the newly created Consultant programme that he is leading, which is designed to provide education, information, and design assistance to security consultants. Jack Meltzer, Consultant Programme Manager, recently joined Gallagher specifically to spearhead this programme and brings a lifetime of experience in the secur...

SALTO Systems will showcase electronic access control solutions including exciting new products and platforms at ISC West Booth 26069, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Smart access control “We have such an exciting slate of access control products and technology for ISC West, including our eagerly anticipated residential solution and industry-specific guidance for healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, residential, coworking, and more,” said Colin DePre...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in the mission-critical video, announced its attendance at ISC West 2023 in booth #7050, with a focus on integrated video solutions for the security market, including advancements to its Zio® portfolio and a new partner program. RGB Spectrum solutions are designed to make security operations centres more efficient. Its Zio portfolio enables better decision-making where users view data sources, applications, and video feeds and if required, can del...

Installation, operation and expansion: electronic access control has costs attached to every stage of its lifetime. But these costs are not fixed. Choosing wireless over wired locking can play an important role in reducing energy use — and therefore expenditure. Savings begin at the very start. Installation stage is the largest contributor to potential cost saving when businesses choose wireless access control. In calculations for one costings report, ASSA ABLOY experts examined projecte...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Motorola Solutions and RFI Communications & Security Systems will each receive a 2023 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honourees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held on March 28, 2023, during ISC West 2023. The SIA Member of the Year Award honours SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events...

Large construction sites are often bustling with activity, inflow of workers, vehicles, and valuable equipment constantly moving in and out of the site. Such sites can be vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access. To ensure the safety and security of such sites, it is crucial to employ effective security measures. One of the most effective security measures that can be employed is the use of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras. Benefits of PTZ cameras for large construction sites Utili...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., MOBOTIX AG, and Konica Minolta, Inc. announce that they will strengthen their strategic collaboration by combining their products. This collaboration will allow the companies to mutually leverage the strengths of the portfolio offering of i-PRO and MOBOTIX, both specialists in imaging and sensing technologies, and combine their products with FORXAI, a cutting-edge imaging IoT platform of Konica Minolta. Collaboration of i-PRO and MOBOTIX i-PRO offers a wide range of video su...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, announced the enhancement of its security defence against advanced fileless attacks using Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT) leveraging the Intel® integrated GPU to offload memory scanning operations from the CPU. Acronis is the latest cyber protection company to integrate Intel® TDT to enrich its security products.  With cyber threats evolving and growing on a daily basis, Acronis researchers have witnessed new ty...

OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) has announced that its security division received an order for approximately US$ 20 million from ANA Aeroportos de Portugal to provide multiple units of its RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system. The units are expected to be installed at various airports throughout Portugal to screen passengers’ hold (checked) baggage, and the Company has been engaged to provide ongoing maintenance, service...

DEN Smart Home, creators of the first invisible, wireless communicating smart door strike – SmartStrike™ – has launched a newly authorised dealer program to provide exclusive pricing and prioritised order fulfilment to the professional channel. The DEN SmartStrike pioneers an all-new category and is both a CTA Mark of Excellence Award Winner and CES® Innovation Award Honouree. The disruptive access control solution is the first, invisible, wireless smart door strike that...

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in radio frequency identification (RFID and RF) technology and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) solutions, enjoyed a hugely successful EuroShop event, welcoming thousands of professionals, including representatives from some of the world’s largest supermarkets, apparel brands, and store chains to its stand over the five days.  There was a clear interest in how Checkpoint’s latest technologies enable retailers to drive sales, reduce wast...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, and OwnBackup, the SaaS data protection platform, announces a strategic technology partnership to deliver customers a modern data security and management solution for their essential SaaS applications. Cohesity and OwnBackup are partnering to simplify this effort for their joint customers across an array of popular SaaS applications including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. As IT operations grow more comple...

Salient Systems, a surveillance management software provider, is returning to the International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West, March 29-31, 2023 to showcase its newest offerings: CompleteView 7.3 and Salient Cloud Services. CompleteView, Salient’s award-winning open cloud video data platform, will be on display at the Salient booth 16089 during ISC West, which will be held at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Video management platform ISC West marks an...

Telaeris, Inc., a handheld solution provider for physical access control systems (PACS) announces its new facial recognition verification system on its XPID200 series handheld, mobile readers running XPressEntry software.  This new technology comes at a great time when facial recognition accuracy is hitting new highs. Handheld facial verification provides security and safety professionals more options for employee identification as well as accelerates the mustering of employees in an emerg...

ABB has launched a unique way to remotely monitor UPS systems remotely, further expanding its ecosystem of digital tools for smart power supplies and sustainable energy management.  The ABB Ability™ SmartTracker provides 24-7 remote monitoring of critical uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and gives users data-driven insights to improve energy efficiency and power supply resilience. Visibility and remote monitoring capability Sébastien Surply, ABB Global Product Grou...

Property developers know that on-time and under-budget phrases can never be taken for granted. Especially where renovations or restorations of older properties are concerned. Hidden structural issues, water damage, heat loss, or aging heating systems; can all be significant (and expensive) problems that can set a build back by months. The same goes for property surveys or insurance claims where potential property issues if missed, can cause big problems later on. Damage detection Tradition...

Many companies struggle to implement and integrate a bunch of different solutions covering different parts of the IDV process. In fact, according to Regula’s survey, 40% of organisations cite this overly complex technical environment as the largest constraint to deploying IDV solutions.  Additionally, 38% of respondents expressed concern over the cost of maintaining and managing such an extensive set of technologies. To help businesses troubleshoot this problem, Regula has updated it...

Safetrust, a provider of secure virtual credential solutions, will showcase its managed ecosystem for highly secure global identities at ISC West 2023, the USA's converged security industry trade show, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credential Manager Credential Manager is the central component of Safetrust’s managed ecosystem, offering a cloud-based portal for administrators to manage end users' credentials through a multi-tenant hosted platform. Advanced security featur...

After the announcement of the government has allocated over £1.8bn in funding to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions across homes and public buildings across England, the following is the reaction from Paul Burnett, MD and Co-Founder of Asset+ at EMEX below. Decarbonisation Scheme Grants Paul has been closely working with Public Sector customers to secure the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grants, which are designed to help public sector buildings such as schoo...

DEN Smart Home, creators of the first invisible, wireless communicating smart door strike – SmartStrike™ – has launched a new authorised dealer programme to provide exclusive pricing and prioritised order fulfilment to the professional channel. The DEN SmartStrike pioneers an all-new category and is both a CTA Mark of Excellence Award Winner and CES® Innovation Award Honouree. The disruptive access control solution is the first, invisible, wireless smart door strike that...

As a global intelligent security brand, Anviz is always committed to providing the most secure and intelligent product solutions. And at the same time, how to provide faster and more convenient delivery services for global users is also the company's constant pursuit of the goal. Until 2022, Anviz has had 2 independent logistics centres in Shanghai and California, and at the same time, relying on its partner Amazon, it has achieved fast delivery service in North America, Europe, Australia, and...