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Ingersoll-Rand plc, a pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named one of the ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ by Fortune for the eighth consecutive year. “It’s an honour to be recognised once again as one of the world’s most admired companies,” said Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand and of the future Trane Technologies. “Our dedicated employees around the globe are...

The automatic or semi-automatic analysis of data plays an increasingly important role in video security technology. Here, the image quality is decisive for the result of the analysis. At the GPEC 2020 trade fair, Messe Frankfurt, Europe's closed specialised exhibition for police and security authorities, from 18 to 20 February 2020, Hall 11, Booth E068, the German manufacturer of video information technology Dallmeier will show visitors how they can implement future-proof video analysis applicat...

InnerVision Security appoints Ken Alexander to the position of Outside Sales Representative for this supplier of advanced technology solutions to the security industry. He is responsible for sales and technical support for Innervision Security accounts nationwide. Mr. Alexander’s extensive experience includes more than 10 years of managing highly technical capital equipment programs in both private industry and for the federal government (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). Holding nume...

Axis has partnered with video management system (VMS) provider Milestone and two of its video analytic application (ACAP) partners to offer a smarter way to search for, recover, identify and share video evidence about vehicles. AXIS Optimizer forensic search plug-in provides an efficient means to find video evidence in Milestone XProtect using metadata from automatic licence plate recognition (LPR) ACAPs from Axis and third-party vendors. VMS operators save significant time and costs using this...

IDIS launches a powerful line-up of Edge VA bullet and dome cameras, featuring on-board analytics that will transform the efficiency of security operations in retail, banking and busy commercial settings. The new cameras, unveiled at Intersec (on IDIS stand SA-A28 19-21 January in Dubai) build on the power of IDIS Instant Meta Filtering, allowing users to easily access and search large volumes of video data using the totally cost- and license-free IDIS Center VMS speeding up investigations from...

Matrix announces that it will be participating in the prestigious and the world’s premier trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection Intersec 2020. The expo is in the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai from 19th to 21st January 2020. Matrix will be launching its new door controller and exhibiting its time-attendance, access control and IP video surveillance solutions at the event. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for IP video surveillance,...

360 Vision Technology, a UK CCTV manufacturing company, has announced that with effect of 15th January 2020, Sales Director Ashley Knowles has retired from the company, and the Security Industry. “Ashley has been a founding director of the business since 2003, having previously worked at Video Controls Ltd, and has thoroughly enjoyed being part of the 360 Vision team,” says Mark Rees, 360 Vision’s Managing Director. “Over the years he  has contributed to make the co...

“Normally when we talk about trends and the future, we are actually thinking more about the present. The reason we are keen on understanding trends is because we want to know how they will affect our current business and how we should act now to avoid being outdated.” Significant changes have shaped the security industry during the last decade, and more exciting innovations should be expected in the 2020s. Emerging technologies and applications, such as multi-dimensional perception,...

Specialist security services provider, Corps Security, achieves ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301 and OHSAS 18001 renewal accreditations, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of management, sustainability, business continuity and occupational health and safety. ISO 9001, the internationally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard, demonstrates the continuous improvement and streamlining of operations within Corps to reduce costs whilst raising standards. Environmental m...

Barco, a provider of large video walls, introduces a new member in its innovative Barco UniSee LCD video wall range. Barco UniSee® 500, with a brightness level of 500 cd/m², brings all the advantages of the original Barco UniSee platform, plus some new features, to environments with controlled and reduced ambient lighting conditions. This includes meeting rooms, television studios, simulation systems and smaller control rooms. In this way, end-users can benefit from the unique Barco Un...

A new whitepaper published recently details market analysis of attitudes towards cloud adoption and purchasing behaviours behind hosted physical security from 1000 IT decision makers from across Europe. The in-depth survey, undertaken by Morphean, a provider of hosted security solutions, illustrates a market that has overcome initial concerns about cyber-security, has understood the clear benefits and will be seeking to adopt such solutions at pace in 2020. The independent survey of key decisio...

MOBOTIX has been awarded ‘Secure by Default’ certification in the UK.  The certification for the new MOBOTIX 7 platform includes the new IP video system M73, launched at the MOBOTIX Global Partner Conference in October 2019, as well as the Mx6 product line. This highlights MOBOTIX’ ongoing focus on cyber security and privacy protection. MOBOTIX has been approved based on the 12 Guiding Principles of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner. The company is now globally enabled...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Gold-level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), has expanded its relationship by testing and certifying an extensive range of servers with Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Server for x86 (Oracle VM), addressing customer requirements for cloud and virtualisation and enterprise database applications. Supermicro has the immediate availability of multiple servers, including 1U/2U Ultra, BigTwin, 2U TwinPro, FatTwin™, and 4-way and 8-way MP servers. They are av...

IWCE the annual event for critical communications technology professionals, unveils its full program for its 44th annual conference to be held at the Las Vegas Conference Center, March 30th to April, 3rd 2020. Organisers expect more than 7,000 attendees for this year’s five-day day event which offers a two-day expo, educational workshops, short courses, power sessions, keynote addresses, town hall meetings, and networking events. The event will also host over 400 exhibitors from April 1-2...

Dedrone, a provider of counter-sUAS capabilities, announces the release of their newest radio frequency sensors, the Dedrone RF-160. The RF-160 is an upgraded version of the company’s existing foundational RF sensor, the RF-100, and includes new and advanced features such as increased detection range, streamlined installation process, and integrated LTE. The RF-160 quantifies how many drones are in the user’s airspace, providing early detection of drones, before they even take off....

Mission 500 is excited to announce this year’s Security 5k/2k fundraiser at ISC West 2020 will be held on Thursday, March 19th. The event will be located at 2601 East Sunset Road, in Las Vegas, Nevada and will benefit children and families in need across the United States. Registrations to participate in this year’s event are open. Those who are unable to attend or participate in the physical event can sign up and donate as a virtual runner or walker. Wide array of new securit...

Anixter International Inc. announces that the Anixter Board of Directors (the ‘Anixter Board’) determined that an offer from WESCO International, Inc. (‘WESCO’) constitutes a ‘Superior Company Proposal’ as defined in Anixter’s previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger with an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (‘CD&R’). Under the terms of WESCO’s revised offer, WESCO would acquire Anixter for nominal...

Userful Corporation (Userful), the globally renowned provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced visual communication and systems, has announced the availability of new capabilities in retail for its Visual Networking Platform (VNP). New features for edge computing New features for edge computing enable retailers to seamlessly deploy digital signage and legacy retail applications to all their visual display devices, from LEDs to kiosks, tablets, video walls and single displays, either on-pre...

In 2018 CyberLock released its most innovative software to date with CyberAudit-Web (CAW) 9.0. The innovation didn’t end with the launch of 9.0. CyberLock has continued adding to this release by adding a variety of software capabilities, many of which were spurred by customer requests. CyberLock is continually developing both hardware and software to enhance the customer experience. Granting special access CyberLock’s latest software innovation is CyberAudit-Web Connect, an app fo...

AMG Systems, the ISO 9001:2015 approved UK manufacturer, will be showing their latest range of environmentally robust fibre optic, copper, wireless & hybrid communication transmission solutions at Intersec 2020, Dubai World Trade Centre, 19- 21 January. To be found at stand number SA-L41, as well as promoting the advantages of their full range of UK designed and manufactured transmission products, AMG will be showing their new 90W POE+ Media Converters and Switches that are fully compliant...

Ambarella, Inc., an AI vision silicon company, Lumentum, a designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, and ON Semiconductor, a provider of CMOS image sensor solutions, announced a joint 3D sensing platform for the development of intelligent access control systems and smart video security products, such as smart video doorbells and door locks. The platform is based on Ambarella’s CV25 CVflow AI vision system on chip (SoC), structured-light powered by Lumentum&rsq...

New ways to identify fake security devices on banknotes, passports and other secured documents will be at the heart of the Optical Document Security conference for central banks, ID issuers and authorities, banknote and ID printers / integrators and secure document component suppliers. The Optical Document Security conference, which takes place in San Francisco, California (January 29 – 31, 2020), will provide insight and guidance for everyone involved in improving the specification, desi...

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cary Baker will join the company as Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2020. Baker comes to Impinj from RealNetworks, where he had been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2017. “I am thrilled to welcome Cary to the Impinj team,” said Impinj Co-founder and CEO Chris Diorio. “Cary’s CFO experience, deep financial and operational background, and strategic insights will serve Imp...

Sustainability is one of the current megatrends. Unsurprisingly, as climate change affects everyone. And, just as everybody is part of the problem to various degrees, everyone can also be part of the solution. Industry-sponsored initiatives Indeed, increasing customer awareness is driving change, as is pressure from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and industry-sponsored initiatives that advocate stricter guidelines for manufacturers. The UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) also p...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces a new distribution partnership with SecureWave, a data security and IT infrastructure value added distributor, to grow its sales channel across the Israel to meet accelerating demand for Zero Trust access security. SecureWave, part of the Exclusive Networks Group is present in more than 30 countries around the world, and maintains an active community of more than 350 partners. The company will offer the integrated...

The President and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kiribati, His Excellency Taneti Maamau, visits Dahua Technology headquarters. The Chairman of Dahua Technology, Mr. Fu Liquan, as well as Dahua VP & General Manager of Overseas Business, Mr. Jason Zhao, cordially received President Taneti Maamu and his delegation. Invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Taneti Maamau is carrying out a state visit in China from January 4th to January 11th, 2020. After successfully winning the 2...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the technology commercialisation company focused solely on cyber security and risk, has significantly strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a Group Sales Director and a new Chair of its consulting subsidiary to assist in driving growth during 2020. Sean Arrowsmith joins as Crossword’s first Group Sales Director in January, responsible for both product and consulting sales activity. Sean will lead and grow the sales team. He inherits a strong...

In order to meet the unique needs of the diverse and growing market for biometric access control, biometrics company Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) announces the expansion of its fingerprint authentication touch sensor portfolio, for physical and logical access devices and applications. Two additional capacitive touch sensors are now available in the access series, FPC1020 and FPC1024, featuring high biometric performance and a small physical footprint. They are water resistant and...

"2020 National Security Industry Spring Festival Greeting Party”, co-sponsored by Shenzhen Safety & Defence Products Association, Intelligent Transport System Association of Shenzhen and Shenzhen Smart City Industry Association, was held grandly in Caesar Plaza, Window of the World Shenzhen on January 7th, 2020. DNAKE won three awards: 2019 The Most Influential Security Brands Top 10, Recommended Brand for Construction of China's Smart City, and Recommended Brand for Constru...

FLIR Systems, Inc. and ANSYS are partnering to deliver superior hazard detection capabilities for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles (AVs), empowering automakers to deliver unprecedented vehicle safety. Through this partnership, FLIR will integrate a fully physics-based thermal sensor into ANSYS’ foremost-edge driving simulator to model, test, and validate thermal camera designs within an ultra-realistic virtual world. The new solution will reduce original equipment manufacturers&r...