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Imagine a bustling corporate office scenario: Let's introduce John Doe, a seasoned employee with four years of experience in the organisation. One day, he enters the office wearing a pair of glasses. In conventional facial recognition systems, such alterations could potentially result in false rejections or unauthorised access. In the past, this change in John's facial appearance due to an accessory might have triggered an identification error in the facial recognition system.  Adaptive f...

3DX-Ray has recently sold a number of ThreatScan flat panel x-ray systems to two important unspecified law enforcement agencies on the Indian sub-continent. Visitors can find 3DX-Ray on stand F41, at the International Security Expo 2023, where they will be showcasing ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC), an integrated amorphous silicon portable x-ray system, and AXIS™-CXi cabinet x-ray scanning system. On show will be the ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC), the ThreatScan®-LS1 and the ThreatScan®-LS3 P...

Veracode, a global provider of intelligent software security, has released research indicating applications developed by organisations in Europe, Middle East and Africa tend to contain more security flaws than those created by their U.S. counterparts.  Across all regions analysed, EMEA also has the highest percentage of ‘high severity’ flaws, meaning they would cause a critical issue for the business if exploited. High numbers of flaws and vulnerabilities in applications correl...

Six Degrees has appointed Caroline O'Connor to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Caroline joins Six Degrees from AI scale-up Tractable Ltd where, as Group General Counsel, she spanned the legal and risk framework that underpinned the company's commercial growth, international expansion, and regulatory regime.  Caroline previously held a series of senior leadership roles within the technology sector with high-profile brands including GoCardless, Rackspace, and BT. Cloud and secur...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing products and solutions on September 26 and 27, 2023, at the 2023 International Security Expo in London.  Most notably, Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system for the customisable storage and management of keys, assets, access cards, and other small personal devices, will be on display and available for demonstration at stand E81. Enhance se...

Teledyne FLIR, a world pioneer in thermal imaging cameras, is set to exhibit its latest products and groundbreaking solutions for the oil & gas industry at ADIPEC 2023. Live demonstrations The event, one of the largest of its kind, will take place from October 2nd to 5th, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, attracting over 160,000 energy professionals and visitors worldwide. Visit Teledyne FLIR Booth 1005 and experience “live” demonstrations of the company’s new ra...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, continues to set the benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, as the company releases its brand new Dahua CH II Series Indoor Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display, providing excellent visual clarity and promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.  CH II Series LED Display “The Dahua CH II Series LED Display goes beyond delivering clearer and softer visuals; it signifies Dahua's unwavering commitment t...

Matrix is committed to leading extensive research aimed at creating innovative Security and Telecommunications solutions that can be leveraged in both local and international settings. At the G-TECH 2023 event, Matrix will showcase a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products across the fields of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecommunications.  IP Video Surveillance solutions During this event, Matrix will present its com...

Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, announces that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Sharry's solution interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to further support the delivery of employee badges in Apple Wallet. Sharry receives LenelS2 factory certification Sharry provides a user-friendly web interface for access control management and visitor management" John Marchioli st...

BriefCam®, the pioneer in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, announced its certification under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) for its interface with the LenelS2™ OnGuard® Security Management System software. LenelS2 OnGuard users can centrally receive and review BriefCam video analytics-driven alerts directly in the OnGuard Alarm Viewer. Integrated solutions “Interfacing BriefCam’s real-time video analytics into OnGuard enhances our custo...

iProov, the global provider of facial biometric solutions, has announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a pioneering provider of seamless and secure digital experiences, leveraging PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will allow joint customers to bring iProov’s patented biometrics solutions suite to the platform to enable users of DaVinci to verify digital identities most safely and securely using proven science-based facial biometrics....

RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh.   Facial recognition software RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which recognises a person or confirms their identity. RecFaces develops box solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency o...

Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation.   AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...

Cylera, a pioneer in healthcare IoT intelligence and security, has signed a new three-year agreement with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in North Kent, serving a local population of half a million people. The agreement comes as the NHS remains a key target for malicious activity from cybercriminals around the world focused on national infrastructure systems and on disrupting essential services. Only recently, two NHS Ambulance Trusts, the South Western Am...

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. CEN/TR 158941 One key European guidance document that promotes accessibility for all is CEN/TR 158941. To meet the recommendations of this technical report, door closers must...

Pioneering provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).  Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information secur...

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared 5 ways to maximise home security. Home security optimisation Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." "Our 2022 burglary report found that bur...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduced the FLIR ONE Edge, the wireless dual thermal and visible camera system for mobile devices. Purpose-built for applications across remediation, automotive, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, the new model offers the same detachable form factor as the FLIR ONE Edge Pro with Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, but with features tailored to the needs of consumers, small businesses, and enterprise volume purchases. FLIR ONE Edge &l...

IDIS video technology’s industry-beating reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost last month in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. IDIS was one of only three vendors willing to submit their technology for a public Video Security Product Hacking event and defeated all attempted attacks. Software vulnerability analysis There has been g...

viisights, Inc., a pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safer and more secure schools with the introduction of real-time video intelligence to coalition partners, including schools, educators, law enforcement, and more. viisights joins the ZeroNow al...

Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its Managing Director for North America, Matt Powell, has been selected to speak at next month’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City. Scheduled to take place from October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square, SNG conference brings together executives and entrepreneurs from across the security industry to network and share information on differen...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, introduces a PoE two-door controller, a recent addition to its recently launched AC Series access control portfolio. Simple to install above interior doorways, the AC-2DM-B controls and unlocks the door it is mounted near, including another door within 500 feet. It can store up to 100,000 user credentials locally and up to 50,000 events. Door control capabilities To enhance security, an...

Yubico, the globally renowned provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced that it is now publicly traded under the ticker symbol YUBICO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm. Yubico announced its intent to go public on 19th April 2023, through a merger with Swedish holding company, ACQ Bure. The merger increases Yubico’s resources and ensures more organisations and consumers can be protected against a fast-growing array of cyber threats including AI-powered...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the focus-free FLIR E5 Pro and FLIR E6 Pro cameras, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen display along with access to FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same point-and-shoot, pistol-grip form factor as legacy Ex-Series thermal cameras. The versatile cameras are designed primarily for close-up, professional-grade mechanical, building, and electrical thermal inspection scenarios. These include detecting water intrusion...

Logpoint announced a partnership with METCLOUD in the UK to address fundamental cybersecurity challenges for organisations as the threat landscape worsens and cybersecurity expertise becomes increasingly scarce. METCLOUD will offer Logpoint Converged SIEM, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, AgentX, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies, to empower customers to efficiently manage, identify and remediate cyber threats across the business landscape. Logpoint’s cybersecurity platform &...

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, kicked off its 14th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) both virtually and in-person in Austin, Texas. Joined by key partners and customers including Apple, Google and Microsoft, Jamf shared with the largest gathering of Apple admins how its continuous product innovation is bringing together management and security into one integrated platform. Author's quote “Jamf’s industry-pioneering Apple management and security...

Allegion U.S., a provider of security products and solutions, unveiled the results of a new multifamily living trends survey that provides insight into the preferences and expectations of the current renters. New technologies, amenities The report, “2023 Multifamily Living Trends: A Study on What Multifamily Renters Desire, Expect and Will Pay More For in Their Residences,” analyses input from over 1,000 survey respondents who currently rent or own multifamily residences or pl...

Thales, the pioneering technology and security provider, announced the launch of CipherTrust Cloud Key Management's Hold Your Own Key (HYOK) in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) across all 45 Oracle Cloud Regions—including the recently launched Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud—and OCI’s other distributed cloud offerings. To help meet continued customer demand and the accelerated growth of the OCI platform, HYOK will help OCI customers achieve their data sovereignty and other complian...

OPTEX has announced the launch of its new REDSCAN mini-Pro sensor series, featuring an integrated infrared camera to provide highly accurate and ultra-fast short-range laser detection and visual verification in both indoor and outdoor high-security environments. The latest addition to the award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, the new REDSCAN mini-Pro analyses the size, location, and distance of moving or loitering objects to accurately and precisely detect intruders to a range of 20mx20m. REDSCA...