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The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, has announced two important developments, as part of its mission to pave the road towards trustworthy and innovative security and safety solutions. New technical specifications First, a new specification is now available to members, which focuses on camera cyber security measures. The Open Security & Safety Alliance has also intro...

Security dealers are often faced with finding ways to differentiate their companies and add tangible value to the services they provide. Now Connect ONE® dealers can offer expanded reporting and documentation to their customers through SmartTest™, an embedded feature of the award-winning service and management platform from Connected Technologies.  SmartTest details all interaction with support documentation on exactly what was performed – so customers know what they are pa...

Hanwha Techwin has announced consultants, system designers and system integrators are now able to specify Wisenet Q series and Wisenet WAVE PoE NVRs supplied with Seagate hard disk drives (HDDs). High-density HDDs “Seagate’s space-efficient, high-density HDDs (hard disk drives) are able to perfectly meet the data storage demands of video surveillance systems and equally important, they have a reputation for being ultra-reliable,” said Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marke...

Smart R Distribution’s appointment as a full member of the Dahua Dealer Partner Program, provides the opportunity for installers to source Dahua products from the specialist distributor of access control and video surveillance network solutions. Supplier of Dahua IP cameras, NVRs As an authorised reseller, Smart R Distribution will be supplying the entire portfolio of Dahua products, including a comprehensive range of IP security cameras, NVRs (Network Video Recorders) and video manageme...

Global MSC Security will debate the ability of artificial intelligence to help Security Managers and Surveillance Camera Operators improve how live incidents are handled. Experts in facial recognition, criminal behaviour will participate in the Developing Smart Surveillance Operators free-to-attend online broadcast on 16th March at 13:00 (GMT). Keynotes will be presented by Dr. Craig Donald, Professor James Ferryman, and Tony Porter QPM LLB, with the broadcast, also featuring an in-depth Q&...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, and TELIgraph, the Singapore-based distributor of business telecommunication and phone systems jointly announce a distribution partnership. TELIgraph will distribute the full line of Yeastar’s innovative Unified Communications solutions to channels across Singapore. VoIP and Unified Communications solutions “We feel excited to partner with TELIgraph which has been in the business of telecommunication and phone systems for 33 years in Singapo...

STANLEY Security, one of the UK’s pioneer security providers, launches intelligent maintenance, an innovative cloud-based service designed to keep security systems up and running, for maximum effectiveness at a minimum cost. Intelligent Maintenance is a proactive service that STANLEY Security has introduced to enhance the level of service and maintenance of CCTV and Intruder systems. The new service forms a direct connection with CCTV or Intruder systems to automatically and actively moni...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, has recently unveiled its updated WizSense – a series of AI products and complete end-to-end solutions based on deep learning that focuses on humans and vehicles. It benefits users with intelligent functions, simple configuration and inclusive products. Compared to its previous version, the updated WizSense offers upgraded features that will surely transform regular monitoring to a whole new level...

Acronis, a pioneer in cyber protection, and Williams Racing announce the renewal of their technology partnership, extending the areas of cooperation and driving the adoption of award-winning cyber protection technology across the entire Williams Racing IT infrastructure. As part of the Official Cyber Protection partnership, Williams Racing will continue the use of Acronis Cyber Protect across their IT infrastructure. The innovative solution, used by elite sports teams around the world, integrat...

Dahua Technology USA, a globally renowned, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new edition to their North American product line - an indoor/outdoor, second-generation 4x5 MP multi-sensor camera that is ideal for flexible, wide-area surveillance. Featuring four 1/2.7-in 5 MP progressive-scan CMOS sensors, each with a 2.8 to 12 mm motorised lens, the DH-IPC-PDBW82041N-B360 allows each unstitched sensor to be configured independently of the others. This enables flexible, mu...

FLIR Systems announced the availability of the Extech DV690 its first non-contact high voltage detector with a detection range of up to 69,000 volts (69 kV). The industrial-grade DV690 provides early warning alerts of energised electrical components for utility line workers, telecommunications installers, first responders, search and rescue teams, and tree removal services. Features The DV690 features five flexible mounting options: handheld, around the neck, clipped to a belt, strapped to a...

“Organisations should never have to choose between protecting the privacy of individuals and their physical security,” said Pierre Racz, President of Genetec Inc., a foremost technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. Putting these principles into practice, Genetec provides the necessary tools for security professionals to responsibly gather and manage data, particularly video while supporting compliance with privacy laws...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, and Bangkok Telecommunication, the Thailand-based distributor in the office automation and voice communication industry jointly announce a distribution partnership. Bangkok Telecommunication will distribute the full line of Yeastar’s innovative Unified Communications solutions to channels across Thailand. Telecommunication solutions “We feel thrilled to welcome Bangkok Telecommunication as Yeastar’s certified distributor in Thailand. T...

Arlo Europe launches its latest device, the new Arlo Essential Indoor Camera. The latest innovation to join Arlo’s Essential range, the Essential Indoor Camera is available to pre-order from 1st March, shipping from 1st April 2021. Designed to protect the things one loves most, the new indoor camera offers advanced technology for complete protection as well as privacy for peace of mind.  24/7 protection Joining the Arlo Essential range, the new indoor camera joins ot...

Alarm.com is connecting your car and home through its integrated security platform to help people stay informed about their vehicle’s status and unlock more home automation capabilities. Alarm.com Connected Car, developed in collaboration with vehicle telematics solutions pioneer CalAmp, offers all the benefits of a vehicle monitoring solution plus the unique benefit of deep integration with the Alarm.com smart home security system. Vehicle insights, notifications and home automation featu...

Quantum Corporation announces that its StorNext® File System is the fastest file system for video workloads. In testing using the independent SPEC SFS 2014 benchmark, the StorNext 7 system outperformed all other file systems across all three performance metrics, using a reference architecture with 57% fewer storage nodes than the next nearest vendor and at a much lower cost per concurrent stream.   These results demonstrate that StorNext provides the best performance and best value for...

London Ambulance Service announced that 529 violent incidents have been reported between April 2020 and January this year. To protect their frontline workers, the Ambulance Service has started to roll out Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn video solutions to help their frontline workers to deal with assaults and threats. “The health, safety, and wellbeing of our crews are of utmost importance. We want to take every precaution possible to ensure that our frontline people are safe whilst at...

Advancements in biometrics have reached a point where the technology can reliably replace passwords, eliminate threats, and enhance the customer experience all at once. It’s time for enterprises to take a multi-modal approach to biometric authentication and identity management. Biometrics, a single-modal approach Biometrics are fast, easy, and eliminate reliance on passwords and PINs, however, despite their growing popularity and benefits, biometrics have their own unique challenges when...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a pioneer of advanced sensing technologies, continues to expand its portfolio of AI-driven analytics that provide higher levels of intelligence to the company's unique offering of holistic solutions. The addition of intelligent analytics continues to drive a shift in emphasis from conventional surveillance and security monitoring operations to proactive predictive analysis and business intelligence applications that further leverage the...

ONVIF, the renowned global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonid (Leo) Levit as the new Chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee. Leonid Levit serves as Director of System Integration at Axis Communications and brings to the Chairman’s role a strong technical background and more than a decade of product management, marketing and sales experience. Levit takes over from Per Björkdahl, who is stepping down fr...

The FLIR Boson-based thermal camera, similar to the thermal technology in the FLIR Thermal Automotive Development Kit (ADK), makes its debut in Veoneer’s fourth generation Night Vision System as an option on the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The new thermal-vision system offers a wider field-of-view with four-times greater resolution compared to the previous generation, extending road coverage, improving situational awareness, and displaying a sharper image to the driver. Offering imp...

Smart R Distribution’s ability to provide installers throughout the UK with a competitive edge, has been enhanced with the news that it has been appointed an authorised distributor of the new Comelit Secur HUB wireless intruder alarm system. About Comelit Secur HUB Utilising the Comelit Cloud solution and offering both Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity, Secur HUB operates by way of a secure, high-performance, two-way radio link between the control panel and the sensors. Secur HUB is designed t...

Honeywell, a global front-runner in connected buildings, announced the launch of the Honeywell E-Mon Class 6000 product range, a new generation of multi-protocol-capable energy metres to provide fast, accurate tenant billing or to optimise a building’s energy use. The initial offering, Honeywell E-Mon Class 6200 Pulse metre, is a compact submetre that is versatile, field configurable and reliable with revenue-grade accuracy for better cost distribution. User-friendly The Honeywell E-Mon...

Control4, a globally renowned provider of customised automation and control solutions, has officially certified the DoorBird driver. DoorBird IP door stations can now be integrated directly into Control4 systems. The smart video intercoms are developed and produced by Bird Home Automation Group in Berlin, Germany. Integration with Control4 interface Customers can now access their IP intercom directly from Control4 interfaces, without the additional cost of a third-party driver. The new certifi...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and service provider, is pleased to announce that Vanderbilt International (Vanderbilt Industries) has become the 50th member of its technology partner program.  Vanderbilt’s ACTpro solution brings expertise to the Dahua ECO Partner Program and takes access control to the next level with video surveillance integration. Both companies look forward to enhance their partnership and explore future developments togeth...

OPTEX, a global front-runner in sensing solutions, is expanding its Intelligent Visual Verification solution by introducing a 12 Channel Visual Verification Bridge (Model: CKB-312). This powerful gateway is the new hardware device that allows security professionals to connect ONVIF compatible cameras and alarm sensors to the cloud-based Visual Verification Portal powered by CHeKT. Features and functions Aimed primarily to monitored alarm systems, the solution provides central station operators...

Driven by the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things) technology, Network Video Recorder/NVR is no longer just the traditional data storage centre in CCTV systems today. From initial connection demands of third-party IPC and PTZ suppliers and docking demands of alarm sensor and platform manufactures, to alliance demands of algorithm and app developers, NVR (Network Video Recorder) is playing an increasingly significant role in connecting front-end devices, alarm...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of its brand new Virtual Experience Centre. The platform enables channel partners and end-users to easily and efficiently collaborate with Genetec employees to discuss projects, view demos and access materials, in one virtual environment from anywhere in the world. The online platform recreates the same personalised interaction of visiting the exi...

Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, welcomed Peter Burke as the new Senior Vice President of Research and Development. Burke is a highly accomplished business leader with a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and more than 25 years of technology experience spanning Silicon Valley start-ups to multinational organisations. Burke will drive product strategy and development across all Ping solutions, helping to further accelerate identity security an...

DICE Corporation (The New DICE Corporation) is empowering security integration companies with Matrix Integrator, a cloud-based video event monitoring, surveillance, and alarm notification suite for any video system, anywhere, and at any time. Interactive video monitoring  For the first time, security integrators can directly provide end-users with automatic and managed interactive video monitoring services, while also controlling their business operations at the same time. “In the p...