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Running into its 11th edition, this year’s Guangzhou Public Security Technology (GPST) show will officially open its doors from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Taking place alongside Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology, the two fairs will welcome over 220 manufacturers and solution providers across 15,000 sqm of floor space over the coming four days. Amidst growing optimism surrounding the prospects for China’s booming smart city sector, the...

CheckPoint Tours is the latest service from the Connect ONE by Connected Technologies cloud-hosted integrated security management platform that bundles Intrusion, Access Control, Video Surveillance, Energy Management and Critical Environmental Monitoring in one single user interface. ScanPass Mobile Credential CheckPoint Tours tracks and documents activities and tasks required at the protected premises. It works with conventional access control readers or ScanPass Mobile Credential to track ac...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. Christopher Krebs, undersecretary (nominee) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) National Protection and Programs Directorate, and Soraya Correra, chief procurement officer for DHS, will provide remarks at the event, which brings together government security leaders and private industry technologists for...

Intercoax, the global manufacturer of high-performance Ethernet-over-coax and twisted pair video, data & PoE transmission products, will be launching a host of new high-performance Ethernet transmission products at IFSEC 2018. For video, data and power transmission applications up to 2.4Kms, the new range of Intercoax managed multiport Long Range Ethernet switches permit the use of any type of coax or UTP/twisted pair cable, and include up to 60W PoE budget/port. The new HPS-1008RM 19" rac...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of the Linx International Group has launched an Advanced Close Protection course, designed for those who have already gained their SIA or equivalent license. This highly practical course provides close protection operatives with an advanced understanding of close protection protocols, including situational awareness, risk management and unarmed conflict management. Risk management and situational awareness This is a hands-on, best-practice course which involves the...

Edesix, providers of Body Worn Cameras (BWC), will be showcasing its integration to leading Video Management Service (VMS) platforms at IFSEC 2018. VideoManager software ONStream integrates Edesix's VideoManager software with existing VMS, traditionally used to showcase fixed IP camera footage. This software enables ONVIF compliant VMSs to display Body Worn Camera footage, allowing live feeds from wearable cameras to appear alongside CCTV footage, meaning captured video can be instantly shared...

A new Guard Tour feature for Inner Range’s integrated access control system, Integriti, allows security managers to randomise the order of regular patrol duties, making routine activities harder to predict by would-be attackers. The feature is part of the latest update (V18.1) for Inner Range’s award-winning integrated access control product and will be showcased at this year’s IFSEC International 2018 event at ExCel London from June 19 to 21. Inner Range is celebrating its 30...

Quantum Corp. announced Michael Dodson as its Chief Financial Officer and interim CEO effective 31 May 2018. Dodson replaces current CFO Fuad Ahmad and will serve as interim CEO replacing Patrick Dennis, who has resigned his position to focus on pressing family matters. The Board is conducting an active search to select a permanent CEO.  In his new role, Dodson will lead Quantum’s ongoing business transformation and cost savings initiatives and will drive the company to complete its...

K-12 schools and higher education campuses face a number of challenges, not the least of which is the basic principle of safeguarding students, staff and faculty from emerging threats. They must strive to strike a balance between building a safe and secure environment and maintaining a welcoming one. A combination of policies and procedures for stakeholders to follow can be instrumental in achieving these goals, but it's not enough to simply lay down strategies. Manufacturers and integrators mus...

With the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) now in effect, Senstar is pleased to confirm its Symphony video management software (VMS) provides a set of privacy-related features that support organisations with GDPR compliance while maintaining situational awareness and operator efficiency.  General Data Protection Regulations The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) apply to all European Union members as well as all foreign companies that process EU res...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, is at the Temenos Community Forum 2018 Conference this week showcasing the company’s work with its growing ecosystem of fintech partners. This includes collaborating with fellow Temenos partner Fiorano Software to enable a variety of new data-driven and more customer-centric financial services that deliver a seamless user authentication experience. “The fintech revolution is accelerating innovation and creating exciting ne...

Edesix, a global provider of Body Worn Camera solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its new VideoTag VT-100 - where the incident recorder meets the body worn camera. The VT-100 is recording device specifically designed to meet the needs of retailers, lone workers and other public facing businesses. It is similar to the VT-50 incident recorder, but with the benefits of more durability and longer battery life. The VT-100 is proven to deter aggression, protect staff and provide secure...

Integration Solution Provider Vastiq Solutions has announced it has been recognised with a Best Project Achievement Award from Panasonic Malaysia, for its design work with security manufacturer TDSi on an integrated security project for Telekom Brunei’s (TelBru) mobile network. The project saw Panasonic’s I-Pro Series CCTV IP cameras integrated with TDSi’s access control systems, VUgarde video management software and Texecom intruder alarms. The project ensures the safety and...

Quantum Corp. named AutonomouStuff LLC its primary partner for storage distribution in the automotive market, enabling them to deliver Quantum’s comprehensive end-to-end storage solutions for both in-vehicle and data centre environments. Quantum’s StorNext-powered scale-out storage provides high-performance ingest of data into the data centre when test vehicles return to the garage, thereby speeding time to result for sensor-generated in-vehicle data. Quantum in-vehicle storage is d...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), UK’s renowned independent certification body specialising in the security, guarding and fire sectors, announces the appointment of Robert Conlon as Head of Standards. This newly-created position demonstrates NSI’s commitment to continually enhancing its technical know-how and expertise within the industry in which its approved companies operate to recognised British and International standards.  In his new role, Conlon will oversee NSI...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce its team and products will be featuring with ASSA ABLOY (Stand F320), Milestone Systems (Stand C340) and Anixter (Stand E400) at IFSEC 2018. The event takes place at ExCel London from 19th-21st June 2018. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented “This year TDSi will be working closely with our partners ASSA ABLOY, Milestone Systems and Anixter to showcase the latest in integrated security systems on each of their stan...

Luxul, global innovator of IP networking solutions for AV integrators, has announced its Epic 5 router (ABR-5000) is now shipping with Domotz remote management software. Remote management software With the Epic 5's onboard Domotz technology, integrators receive alerts when network issues arise — allowing them to take immediate action — and share device information with Luxul's support team for swift and easy troubleshooting. The router also eliminates the need to purchase a separat...

The Ava Group was formed from the takeover of MaxSec Group (MSP) by Future Fibre Technologies Limited (FFT) in December 2017, with the new group name approved at the EGM on 10th May 2018. Merging MSP and FFT The group is a provider of risk management services and technologies, used by commercial, industrial, military and government companies across the world. The Ava Group encompasses Future Fibre Technologies and both MaxSec Group companies - BQT Solutions and Ava Global. The Group features...

To protect the raw material and goods that often possess tempting monetary value from possible theft and to make sure the safety of staff, the factories need to deploy an efficient surveillance system to keep things under control. Surveon provides IP cameras with enhanced video quality and network video recorders with large storage capacity which are proved to be beneficial for various industrial facilities. The industrial solutions have elevated the productivity of a nutritional supplements man...

S2 Security, a developer of complete enterprise security solutions, has announced the availability of S2 Magic Monitor Version 6. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live internet feeds in a single user interface. Version 6 introduces enhanced access control functionality and a new web widget, further unifying the security management experience.  “Version 6 delivers on Magic Monitor’s promise to unify all of the user&rsquo...

Pivot3, the hyperconverged infrastructure performance and technology provider, has expanded its relationship with HyTrust, a cloud workload security vendor, to deliver secure, compliant video surveillance infrastructure solutions that ensure high levels of data protection. Video data requires stringent logical and physical protection to ensure compliance and reduce unauthorised breaches. Through highly secure encryption and comprehensive role-based access control, HyTrust workload security solu...

HID Global, worldwide supplier of trusted identity solutions has announced that its award-winning HID Mobile Access solution is one of the industry’s first mobile access offerings to be ISO 27001 certified. A widely-known and accepted international security standard, ISO 27001 serves as an information security management systems framework that specifies security best practices, establishes controls to manage risk and protects data.  HID Mobile Access “Being a pioneer of ISO 27...

Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions company, recently announced the opening of its new demonstration and training facility in Windsor, Berkshire to support end users and integrators. Demonstration of products and solutions Located just steps from the historic Windsor Castle and River Thames, the new facility will provide worldclass resources and hands-on support for those in the region, including live demos of Avigilon’s latest products, solutions and technologies and the benefits they offer...

ExtraHop, which specialises in analytics for security and performance management, has announced the global availability of ExtraHop Reveal(x). This new network security analytics product harnesses real-time wire data analytics and machine learning to analyse all network interactions for abnormal behaviour and identify critical assets in the environment. With a 3-in-1 workflow optimised for discovery, correlation, and investigation, Reveal(x) focuses the security analysts’ attention on the...

IFSEC International 2018 is set to welcome Christian Horner, Team Principal of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and Zoe Chilton, Head of Technical Partnerships. In light of its technical success, Zoe and Christian will discuss the team’s Innovation Partnership with FLIR in the brand-new Keynote Arena. Advanced security monitoring technology A spokesperson from Aston Martin Red Bull Racing explained, “In order to secure its Milton Keynes site and protect its people and technology, Aston...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent video solutions, has announced the March Networks RideSafe RT Series IP Recorder, a new video recording and management platform designed to help passenger rail operators improve security and incident investigation using integrated high-definition (HD) video and vehicle data. Available in two 20-channel models – the RT20E and the RT20EP with eight PoE ports for vehicles that require integrated camera power – the RideSafe RT Series IP R...

AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, has announced the appointment of Revathi Pillai as Vice President of Engineering. She will lead the Engineering team at AES Peabody corporate headquarters, helping to drive innovative development and design of new products and services aligned with strategic planning initiatives. “We’re delighted to have Revathi join our organisation as we release the new NMS 5.0 and...

BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, has announced a formal partnership with Column Information Security, international solution provider of identity, access, and privilege solutions. Joining the BeyondTrust partner programme enables Column Information Security to immediately begin reselling and implementing BeyondTrust solutions, as well as bring a Privileged Access Management (PAM) managed services offering based on B...

Voting is now open for the PSI Premier Awards and IDIS is asking its technology partners and installers to show their support by choosing both the HE-1101 HDMI/VGA Video Encoder and Critical Failover technology.  With these two IDIS innovations through to this year’s final, installers are being asked cast votes for their preferred winner at on their website. Both IDIS products have been praised for helping installers to deliver more flexible, robust surveillance solutions to customer...

NOTIFIER by Honeywell announced availability of the System Manager app, a cloud-based, mobile monitoring tool that allows staff at commercial buildings to simplify how they interact with and manage NOTIFIER life safety systems. Paired with a web-based portal or a variety of NOTIFIER gateways, the app allows for quick diagnosis and response to system events on the go. System Manager provides event data, along with detailed device information and history through an easy-to-use mobile interface....