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To help support the Fire Door Safety Week 2021 campaign, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new best practice guide - ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide, on how to specify, install, maintain and inspect fire-certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings. ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide The ‘Fire Doorsets’ best practice guide has been compiled, based on the knowledge and expertise of ASSA ABLOY’s FDIS-trained inspectors, a...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings has furthered its leadership in sustainable finance following the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond offering of $500 million in ten-year senior notes. The offering of the Sustainability-Linked Bond conforms with the company’s recently published integrated green, social, and sustainability-linked finance framework. The publication of an integrated sustainable finance framework and issuance o...

viisights, Inc., developer of revolutionary behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence, will be attending Global Security Exchange 2021 in Orlando, September 27 - 29, 2021, showcasing ROI-generating behavioural video analytics solutions for smart cities, campuses, enterprises, transportation hubs, critical infrastructures, security guard companies and more. Company representatives will also be meeting with systems integrators and technology partners to discuss new revenue...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has announced a new integration for its flagship system, Integriti, with global CCTV brand AXIS Communications. The new integration creates more choices for customers building bespoke security solutions. It also opens up new business opportunities for Inner Range via its parent firm, global distributor Anixter, which also sells AXIS products. Enterprise-level access control system Tim Northwood, director of Inner Range, said, “Our enterprise-level...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, is adding a new facility to its multi-location U.S. headquarters campus in San Jose, California. Customers can collaborate with Supermicro engineers in this consolidated campus, accessing an onsite data centre to develop, test, and create the right balance of on-prem, colocation, and public cloud workload scenarios optimised for future corporate challenges....

GA Security is one of the best and most reliable security companies Newcastle-based, offering a wide range of security services. These services include event security, manned guarding, mobile patrols, and CCTV solutions. With these services, clients can guarantee excellent performance from their highly skilled and trained guards. Customer service One of the best services this company provides is its event security services. This service stands out from all other security companies in Newcastle...

Ava Security, the pioneer of unified video and cyber security, has teamed up with Nedap, the Dutch provider of powerful solutions in physical security, to integrate their best-in-class solutions for security professionals and integrators. Together, the Ava Aware Cloud™ intelligent video management system (VMS) and the Nedap AEOS physical access control provide the simplicity, security, and power needed for proactive physical security. Access control events By enabling the 24/7 video mon...

US-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc. (Odyssey) has announced its acquisition of the German remote monitoring and control technology company, Ferntech GmbH. This cements Odyssey's position as the distributed infrastructure sector’s major end-to-end investment and asset management platform. It is now supporting investors, developers, operators and governments, across the complete project lifecycle, by adding new capabilities for project operations. Ferntech GmbH acquisition Emi...

ekey, an Austrian biometrics door access company has launched a new intelligent door access system, named ekey dLine, that ensures safety and convenience. The ekey dLine system integrates a touch sensor from Fingerprints and can be unlocked using fingerprint biometrics for the door handle and door leaf in smart homes. The seamless ekey dLine solution offers keyless entry, convenient remote opening, automatic remote opening, and more. The solution is available for the European market. Intellige...

Zenitel, the provider of Intelligent Communications solutions, announces a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety & Security market in the EMEA region. This role will be filled by Elbo Technology. Elbo Technology, based in technologically vibrant Eindhoven, has been a distributor and knowledge partner for Zenitel in the field of critical communication for almost 25 years. With this long-term cooperation, there is an intensive and valuable collaboration. For Zenitel, Elbo makes an impo...

Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman) have announced their intention to jointly pursue opportunities in the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) domain. Drawing on Leonardo’s expertise in rotorcraft and Northrop Grumman’s capabilities in advanced aeronautics, and next-generation autonomous uncrewed aerial systems, the companies will focus on jointly addressing global opportunities in the VTOL UAS market. Leonardo - Northrop Grumm...

Check Point Research (CPR) sees a global boom in the black market for fake vaccine certificates on Telegram, following US President Biden’s vaccine mandate announcements made last week. The black market expands to serve 28 countries, nine of which are new: Austria, Brazil, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, UAE Price for fake vaccine certificates jumps globally, including in the US, where the price doubled from $100 to $200 Number of sellers and subscribers incre...

Arqit Quantum Inc. (Arqit), a globally renowned company in quantum encryption technology and Juniper Networks, an internationally recognised company in secure, AI-driven networks, have signed a ‘Technology Alliance Partner Connect’ agreement, to explore network security technology that will protect against quantum security threats. Software-defined networking Cyber-attackers regularly target networks, in order to disrupt business operations. Arqit Quantum Inc. and Juniper Networks...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, is introducing Night Color 2.0, an upgraded line of IP cameras that deliver full-colour images in completely dark environments. The Night Color line includes, for the first time, 4MP models with varifocal and 2.8mm lenses, cost-efficient Lite series 4MP camera options, and an 8MP bullet camera with a 2.8mm fixed-lens option. Features of Night Color Dahua’s high-performance video analytics suite, Analytics+, as well as...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that it is the world’s first ticketing solution provider with a software development kit (SDK) that is fully certified and compliant to Calypso HCE standards, for secure and convenient mobile ticketing on smartphones. SDK certified to Calypso standards The certification specifies how to protect ticket data stored in the mobile device’s wallet, helping transport operators to effectively fight fraud,...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced it has released the next phase of its threat detection multi-sensor gateway (MSG) with technology enhancements that make it increasingly accurate, flexible, and practical for sports and entertainment venues. MSG is a weapons detection scanner that stadiums and entertainment venues can deploy at points of entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, the system uses sensors and purpose-designed artificial intelligence (AI) to scan for prohibited items such as...

Corps Security will be celebrating Thank Your Security Officer Day, an annual celebration of front-line security professionals, on 16th September. Now in its third year, Thank Your Security Officer Day is a chance for Corps and its customers to recognise the amazing work security teams have done keeping people and properties safe over the past challenging year. The day falls in International Security Officer Appreciation Week, which takes place from 12-18th September 2021. Over the course of th...

PSA, the systems integrator consortium, announces the hiring of Allen Riggs as its new Chief Financial Officer. Riggs comes to PSA with over 20 years’ executive and management experience and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of The Synergy Company, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements. “Allen is an excellent addition to PSA’s leadership team and has already made an impact in the short time he has been here,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of PSA. “He im...

Scenario: One needs to install a camera in the lobby of a building to capture the entrance area. Problem: The area has a lot of windows which overexposes the image, making it difficult to capture the people coming in and out of the premises. Solution: A security camera with a good Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). What WDR does? Dynamic range refers to the ratio between the largest and smallest measurable quantities of something. In the case of video surveillance, the dynamic range measures the rati...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has become a certified and approved partner for Honeywell Gent. Honeywell Gent is known for its innovative fire detection and alarm systems and exclusively supplies its products and equipment to partners selected for their ability to deliver the highest quality of service. As a newly approved partner, Evolution has been recognised for its expertise and will be able to offer Honeywell Gent products as part of its design, supply, commi...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile allows for "custom fields" within the interface of its pdk.io software. Custom fields increase PDK's solutions' overall functionality by allowing administrators to include a wide range of pertinent data associated with each user. Address, location, floor, unit number, or any other field can be added to the pdk.io user database, providing more ways to identify employees and tenants accurately and categorize them...

Sensor solutions specialist HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor technologies in the Air, Maritime, Land and Security domains at DSEI 2021. HENSOLDT is excited to announce the expansion of its portfolio and will be showcasing a product launch event on Wednesday 15th September. For more information, please visit HENSOLDT at ExCel London, booth No. H2-405. Maritime domain In the Maritime domain, HENSOLDT will exhibit the SharpEye range of 2D navigation radars and Integrated Navigation Br...

The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is supplying a mobile system for tactical radio reconnaissance to two NATO countries. A corresponding order worth a two-digit million Euro sum has now been signed. The system for monitoring and analysing enemy radio traffic includes digital broadband receivers, compact direction finders, and high-performance software for real-time signal evaluation. The core elements of the system are integrated into armoured vehicles or designed to be portable so that troo...

Corelight, provider of the industry’s first open network detection and response (NDR) platform welcomed Clint Sand as its new senior vice president of product. In this role, Sand will be responsible for all aspects of the Corelight product portfolio, including product management, product design, roadmap, and strategy. “Clint brings a rare combination of strong cybersecurity and product delivery expertise combined with the visionary thinking, critical innovation, and prototyping skil...

Surveillance monitoring for small and medium-sized sites could be a tough challenge at night. Options are often limited to day/night cameras and low-light cameras (sometimes referred to as Starlight cameras). These devices continue to provide colour images when lighting levels reduce up to a point but switch to black and white when they deteriorate further. But to maintain colour images in low light conditions with these cameras, other aspects of the image – such as noise and definition &...

Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator for multi-unit residential estates and commercial property, is celebrating its 60th year. Since the launch of the business, Interphone has been a technology pioneer at the forefront of the marketplace that has contributed to some of the biggest advances in door entry and access control. Audio door entry systems “Inter-phone has always been an early adopter and technology innovator within the commercial residential sector...

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for August 2021. Researchers report that Formbook is the most prevalent malware, taking over Trickbot, which has fallen into second following a three-month-long reign. The banking trojan, Qbot, whose operators are known to take breaks during the summer, has dropped from the top 10 completely aft...

Kari Williams, Former Vice President of Marketing at Rolls Royce, is the second major addition to Optilan’s Executive Management Team this year. Bill Bayliss, the CEO, says, “I am delighted that someone of Kari’s calibre has joined Optilan. Her diverse knowledge, gained through years of international experience, will be crucial to our success in the coming years.” DarkPulse subsidiary, Optilan, the security and communications companies for the energy, infrastructure, and...

Abloy UK is showcasing its range of innovative digital access solutions at the International Security Expo 2021, inviting visitors to stand B110 to see its exciting new range of products which includes CIPE Manager, a new access management solution created to meet the demanding requirements of critical infrastructure protection. User-friendly digital management system CIPE Manager allows organisations to manage all their keys, locks, and access rights from any location, with a user-friendly, c...

Menlo Security, a front-runner in cloud security, announced the appointment of Devin Ertel as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he is responsible for providing internal cybersecurity direction and policy insights to both the company and Menlo Security customers. As CISO, Ertel will also spearhead global efforts to reduce the company’s risk and security exposure. Ertel is a seasoned information security professional with nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joinin...