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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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all industries in different ways. For healthcare and medical organisations, operational management approaches have changed right across the sector and not just on the clinical front. Videx, a manufacturer and supplier of access control and door entry systems, has seen a sharp rise in demand for IP based intercom systems. The contagiousness of the coronavirus coupled with the high volume of patients admitted to hospital with the disease has increased the need t...

Nearly 50 security experts will walk through the latest updates and challenges of four different key topics around cybersecurity: how to deploy 5G securely, the Cybersecurity Act, insights into the new Smart Secure Platform and advanced cryptography. High level executives from global telco operators, vendors, academia, security organisations such as ENISA or the National Cyber Security Centre, other standards bodies such as GSMA or 3GPP, to name a few, will unfold their presentations, ready to...

Exabeam, the Smarter SIEM™ company, announces an expansion of its technology partnership with CrowdStrike, a pioneer in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, to deliver its new application, Exabeam Ingestor for CrowdStrike, in the CrowdStrike Store. Exabeam Ingestor for CrowdStrike provides access to endpoint telemetry in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform and enables near real-time data streaming to detect advanced threats via a pre-built connector. This allows customers to augment their end...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has become a standard public health intervention around the world. It is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak. Retail sectors have adopted several practices such as limiting the number of in-store customers, in-store social distancing markers, investing in protective equipment, and increasing upper-limits on contactless payments. At the same time, an increasing number of retail, healthcare,...

Swann, a globally renowned company in do-it-yourself (DIY) security, has announced the UK release of their Swann Tracker Security Camera, as well as the Swann Enforcer Camera Systems, in both 4K and 1080p resolutions, to create a complete indoor and outdoor security solution for any home or business. Swann Tracker Security Camera The Swann Tracker Security Camera was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, earlier this year and was named a CES 2020 Innovation Award honouree...

Motorola Solutions, announces a number of 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. “Enterprise organisations are exploring the best way to return back to the workplace, where ensuring the safety and s...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, and sister division of Alarm Lock, is excited to announce the debut of new virtual online and field training classes including new pro courses on architectural-grade hardware, locking and access lock lines, by technology or vertical market. Real-world applications Taught by CRL-locking pros for locking pros, the virtual online classes can be a great tech refresher or new introduction, ideal while quarantined or working from home. Field clas...

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...

Element AI, a developer of artificial intelligence-powered (AI) solutions and services, announces that it has published the AI Maturity Framework, which consists of a mapping tool and a whitepaper. The whitepaper provides in-depth insights on how organisations across all industries can become AI-ready faster and the tool helps organisations quickly map their AI-readiness. The tool and whitepaper address a knowledge gap in the AI industry, as few resources exist on how organisations can actually...

Video wall and visual display company Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) is supplying a UK council with COVID-19 protection screens after diversifying part of its operation to meet demand. UVS has been able to respond to requests for the screens after an existing manufacturing partner, Poland-based Edbak, amended production to make much-needed Perspex shields, known as Proscreen. Edbak usually supplies UVS with mounting brackets for LCD display monitors. Audio visual market This is not something...

Suprema, a provider of security and biometrics, releases a new version BioStar 2 platform, enhancing the cyber security features. Suprema BioStar 2 is a web-based, open, and integrated security platform that provides comprehensive functionality for access control and time & attendance. Strengthening security measures In addition to existing encryption of personal data, used for authentication with passwords, fingerprint templates and face templates, BioStar 2 now encrypts every data avail...

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...

ThreatQuotient™, a security operations platform innovator, announces enhancements to their professional services offering, including new Assessment and Consulting Services. First launched in 2017, ThreatQuotient’s global Professional Services team has continuously evolved to meet and exceed the changing needs of organisations at all levels of security operations and threat intelligence maturity. By providing the core capabilities to assess, design and build a threat-centric security...

Fireblocks announces it has developed a new MPC (secure multi-party computation) algorithm that pushes digital asset transaction speeds up to 8X faster than what’s currently possible. Fireblocks’ new protocol, called ‘MPC-CMP,’ is based on and surpasses the speed of Gennaro and Goldfeder’s protocol, a current industry standard for MPC, and Lindell et al.’s protocol. Starting today, all digital asset custodians and MPC vendors can access Fireblocks’ MPC-...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces its new suite of secure access solutions for hybrid IT that provides organisations a simplified, modular and integrated approach to modernise access productivity, management and Zero Trust control. Pulse Access Suite Plus helps businesses of all sizes and industries consolidate disparate security access tools to gain seamless, secure access to applications and resources from any location, network and device. Accor...

The international trade fair Security Essen planned for 22-25 September 2020 is cancelled due to the unforeseeable developments of the Corona crisis. Against the background of the unchanged dynamic situation and the worldwide travel restrictions, there is currently no planning security given that is required for the serious preparation of all fair participants. The customer expectations and the performance promise of the international trade fair of the security industry cannot be fulfilled unde...

Today, Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions, revealed the results of a national survey that provides insight into millennials’ preferences for multifamily living and how they prioritise safety and security. The survey, ‘Home Safe Home: How Millennial Preferences Are Redefining Multifamily Living,’ highlights millennials’ habits, behaviours and tendencies when it comes to their living situation and expectations for the future, and evaluates their s...

LenelS2 announces major enhancements to VRx, a next-generation video management platform that features advanced analytics based on deep learning technology. VRx provides a unified access control and video surveillance experience when used in conjunction with LenelS2’s NetBox access control system, Magic Monitor® unified client and Cumulus cloud-based service. LenelS2, a provider of advanced security systems and services, is a part of Carrier, a provider of innovative heating, ventilat...

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...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, announces that Yeastar Linkus Unified Communications App has been named as a 2020 TMCnet Teleworking Solutions Excellence Award winner presented by TMC, a global, integrated media company. TMCnet Award honours available products that help remote workers have access to the communications Remote working solutions The TMCnet Teleworking Solutions Excellence Award honours available products that help ensure remote workers have...

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....

SALTO Systems teams with Amazon Key for Business to provide a cloud-based solution that eliminates package delivery issues for building managers by providing safe and secure entry for Amazon delivery drivers. SALTO is a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions. Amazon Key for Business is a convenient, authorised entry service for Amazon deliveries. “Commercial and residential building managers have long spent too much time receiving and managing deliveries for residents and ten...

Cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube launches ‘Broking Manager’ – a new software-as-a-service application designed specifically for insurance brokers. ‘Broking Manager’ facilitates quick and efficient client insight for both generalist and cyber specialist brokers. The product is built to help brokers quantify, understand, and explain to their clients, the sources and financial impact of cyber risk exposure. Perimeter scan data This development recognises th...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, hosted a webinar on May 6th, 2020 with Omdia. The webinar is themed on how can thermal cameras help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Omdia is the new global technology research powerhouse, established in 2019 with the combination of the Informa Tech’s research brands (Ovum, Heavy Reading, and Tractica) and the acquired IHS Markit technology research portfolio. Collaborating with Dahua Technology, the comprehensive w...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range announces a major simplification of the licencing model for its intelligent access control and intruder detection system Integriti. Partners and customers will be able to choose from four clearly defined software options that include sets of features, rather than needing licences for each feature individually. The new structure will have a dramatic effect on the way Integriti systems are designed and quoted, cutting down on the complexities and time neede...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, announces the launch of Hikvision Optimus – a system-level middleware product, for integration of events, alarms and data synchronisation between HikCentral and other systems like access control, building management systems, and IoT devices. For example, integrating HikCentral with access control systems via Optimus software helps customers operate more efficiently. This integration enables users to quickly and easily...