Security software - News

Paxton has released an online video tutorial which explains how thermal scanning can help buildings installed with Net2 become more COVID-secure. They have also updated the systems software and have six new thermal scan integrations available to boost installer and end-user flexibility. Developing solutions Paxton has been developing solutions throughout 2020, which help reduce the spread of the virus in sites installed with its access control system Net2. While researching relevant updates to...

Userful Corporation, a foremost provider of AV solutions for enterprise IT teams, announced its commitment to developing and expanding the open technology approach through which they’ve built the Visual Networking Platform. Choice of software and hardware tools “We are a customer and partner focused company,” said John Marshall, Userful CEO, “And by providing an open technology platform, they are not locked-in to any particular vendor and have the choice of which softwa...

Axis Communications has announced the release of AXIS Case Insight, a hosted digital evidence management system. AXIS Case Insight lets the users securely collect, manage and share evidence from Axis body worn cameras and other sources. AXIS Case Insight With an efficient case management system like the AXIS Case Insight, the customer can focus on the investigations, along with efficiently gather evidence and build strong cases. AXIS Case Insight is a hosted service that is accessible from an...

Poor driving doesn’t just increase the risk of accident and injury – it also slows down traffic and increases delays for other motorists. To help local authorities to overcome these challenges, Hikvision has created its Traffic Violation Detection solution, which detects traffic and parking violations across the road network in real time and supports fast, automated incident responses and ticketing deterrents. High global cases of traffic accidents According to the World Health Or...

Alcatraz, globally renowned developer of secure touchless access control products, has partnered with New York Security Solutions, Inc. (NYSS) to sell and market the Alcatraz Rock platform, in the US East Coast market. Touchless access control solutions “At New York Security Solutions, Inc., we take pride in the effort we put into choosing a security product to recommend to our clients and as technology geeks, we have been very impressed with the Alcatraz Rock platform and its ability to...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, announced Emma Maslen has joined the company’s leadership team as Vice President and General Manager for EMEA and APAC. Maslen brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience working for IT household names such as Sun Microsystems and BMC Software and joins following her most recent role as Managing Director of SAP Concur. Emma now leads EMEA and APAC for Ping Identity, focusing on opening new markets and ensuring t...

Axis Communications has announced the release of a functionality that will allow the recently launched AXIS S3008 Recorder to be installed in a system using AXIS Camera Station. The new functionality will be available during the first half of 2021. AXIS S3008 Recorder AXIS S3008 Recorder is an easy-to-install, ultra-high-definition (UHD) recording solution compatible with AXIS Companion Video Management Software (VMS). The compatibility function of with the S3008 Recorder with AXIS Camera sta...

Axis Communications announces the release of functionality that will allow the recently launched AXIS S3008 Recorder to be installed in a system using AXIS Camera Station. The new functionality will be available during the first semester 2021. AXIS S3008 Recorder is an easy-to-install, ultra-high-definition recording solution compatible with AXIS Companion Video Management Software. The compatibility with AXIS Camera stations provides flexibilities such as : Customers currently using AXIS Co...

Veristor Systems Inc., a trusted provider of transformative business technology solutions, and Verkada Inc., the global leader in cloud-based physical security, announced a partnership for the delivery of secure, reliable and scalable physical security infrastructure. With cloud-connected devices and the Verkada Command platform, organisations can get a centralised, real-time view into actionable security insights for a complete security picture across physical locations and operational sites....

Cash infusion will help accelerate the installation of its proprietary weapons detection platform in schools, commercial buildings, and government sites ZeroEyes, the only AI-based platform focused solely on weapons detection, announced that it has secured $1.5 million in funding, led by Grateful Investments with participation from Legion Capital, Backswing Ventures, Natoma Group, and angel investors, bringing the total amount raised to $4 million. The majority of the round was raised in March,...

New Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) and agentless runtime protection empower organisations to defend K8s-based applications against multiple threats Aqua Security announced a suite of new Kubernetes-native security capabilities, providing a holistic approach to securing applications that run on Kubernetes across the development, deployment, and runtime phases of the application lifecycle. The company also announced significant new features in its Cloud Security Posture Management...

Axis Communications has announced AXIS Audio Manager Edge, a major upgrade to the embedded software management system onboard Axis network speakers. The upgraded software, developed for managing up to 200 speakers in up to 20 zones, is suitable for small to medium sites with relatively straightforward needs. Axis network speakers Free upgrades are available for all previously installed Axis network speakers. The new software upgrade enables an all-in-one audio system that is easy to set-up, co...

Industry professionals will explore the global challenges and opportunities facing video monitoring operations during the second annual Calipsa Masterclass. Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning powered video analytics for false alarm reduction, will host the free, two-and-a-half-hour virtual event beginning at 10 a.m. EST, November 18. False alarm reduction software This year’s event will cover topics including: How technology and COVID-19 have impacted video monitoring in 2020: A d...

Pushing forward with the surveillance industry revolution, VIVOTEK, the globally renowned IP surveillance solution provider, launches its iNSIGHT series fixed dome camera, the FD9392-EHTV-O, and AI-box, the IE9111-O. The iNSIGHT series presents added value and deeper understanding that goes beyond the surface. Driven by the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), the initiative follows OSSA’s Technology Stack for video security devices that prescribes an open and standardised platform...

DigiCert, Inc., the globally renowned provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions, has introduced Secure Software Manager, a modern way to automate and manage PKI security across CI/CD pipelines. Secure Software Manager Secure Software Manager makes it easy for enterprises to integrate secure key management for code signing into their development processes, while delegating cryptographic operations, signing activities and management in a controlled and auditable way. The drive for agility leav...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America announces the introduction of their new body-worn camera for law enforcement applications. Designed to provide officers and agencies with a superior solution for evidence collection and documentation, the new i-PRO BWC4000 features a 12-hour detachable battery that can be swapped quickly in the field with a compact spare. “Our new i-PRO BWC4000 equips law enforcement professionals with the superior video technology they need to help...

As iPhone 12 shipments rollout, security experts at Check Point warn of the security risks in using 5G. Here’s how consumers can stay safe while using the new iPhone and other 5G carriers. Security experts at Check Point are warning of security risks around 5G as iPhone 12 begins to ship worldwide.   What is 5G? And how does it work? 5G is the shorthand term that stands for the fifth generation of wireless cellular networks. Following previous wireless standards after 1G, 2G, 3G...

Most companies are in the midst of budgeting season right now. With the chaos caused by the events in 2020, technology leaders are all busy working out what to do, when to do it and how to pay for their information technology budgets in 2021. Nobody likes the term ‘budget-slashing’, but cost-cutting initiatives are now a reality for most businesses, following the tumultuous events of the past year. Given those precursors, there are still financial realities that must be addressed i...

AMAG Technology announces the expansion of Zenitel intelligent audio solutions beyond America to customers in EMEA and APAC. Organisations can purchase Zenitel’s IC-EDGE™, ICX-500 and Alphacom intercom systems through Amag. The audio solutions can be installed as a standalone system, or integrated with Amag’s Symmetry Access Control system to deliver seamless integration and unrivalled sound quality. Audio solutions The audio solutions are available immediately and are ideal...

Hikvision launches a partnership program for social good, called ‘STAR’ which stands for ‘Sustainability through Technology, Actions for Responsibility.’ At the launch ceremony, Hikvision signed a strategic cooperation agreement with WWF China, its first strategic partner in the STAR Program. This program aims to empower non-profit organisations through cutting edge technology and then work alongside those organisations to explore innovative ways to benefit communities a...

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America is reaffirming its position as a recognised provider of advanced technology solutions for law enforcement applications at IACP 2020 with the introduction of the BWC4000. This new body-worn camera features a unique 12-hour field-swappable battery, providing law enforcement and security officers with extended camera operation without having to deal with cumbersome charging cables. All they need to do is quickly and easily swap a discharged...

Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, has announced the launch of its new high definition Wisenet X PTZ PLUS cameras. Available immediately from Hanwha’s extensive network of resellers and systems integrators, the new cameras feature AI-based object tracking, precise PTZ control, improved pre-set accuracy, adaptive IR illumination and enhanced cyber security. Designed for perimeter protection and large, open area applications such as ai...

Globally renowned access control manufacturer, Inner Range is offering customers the ability to identify close contacts of anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases, by generating detailed reports of where the infected person has been and who else has been near them. Contact tracing The contact tracing report can be generated and shared quickly and easily. It can show which doors an infected user has passed through, how much time they spent in each area, what time the...

By providing an open platform and access to documentation, software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs), individual developers and partner organisations can explore the full potential of Axis products and solutions. And by doing so, creating advanced applications that bring new and compelling use cases to market. Long-time Axis Communications (Axis) partner, Citilog has been developing traffic management analytics applications alongside Axis for more than a dec...

Organisations are seeking more robust radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions that can handle inventory tracking in challenging environments, while also having the capability to be cloud-connected to identify, authenticate, locate and engage with various products. HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced the HID Keg Tag family of RFID transponders that combine RAIN RFID and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies into a single tag for adva...

Choosing the right interface for the machine vision application is a key decision in one’s camera selection process. The following sections provide an overview of the different types of cables and connectors available for machine vision applications along with associated pros and cons. Useful for applications where extremely high-speeds or ultra high-resolution necessitate the use of such interfaces; for example, line-scan cameras used to inspect continuous flow processes like paper or pl...

Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announces the release of ACT Enterprise 2.14. ACT Enterprise is the company’s award-winning access control software that has a wealth of features and integrations. The latest additions in version 2.14 include extended integration with KONE and new video integration with Hanwha. The software has also added contact traceability reporting to its suite of tools. For instance, thanks to contact traceability reporting, users of ACT En...

SecuX Technology Inc. is a blockchain technology company offering the world's first payment terminal that natively designed for cryptocurrency. The company's innovative STREAM Crypto Payment Solution is now tightly integrated with Facebook Libra. It will bring more cost-effective retail payment methods, create more innovative business opportunities, and speed up the development process of financial inclusion. To let more business partners share its vision and experience these possibilities, the...

Pushing forward with the surveillance industry revolution, VIVOTEK, a global IP surveillance solution provider, launches its iNSIGHT series fixed dome camera, the FD9392-EHTV-O, and AI-box, the IE9111-O. The iNSIGHT series presents the added value and a deeper understanding that goes beyond the surface. Driven by the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®), the initiative follows OSSA’s Technology Stack for video security devices that prescribes an open an...

Acuant, a foremost global provider of identity verification solutions, announced that the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has prioritised the AssureID™ Connect SaaS, Ozone® eMRTD Authentication SaaS and Facial Recognition System, FaceID Government SaaS including Passive Liveness (COFRS) for a Moderate Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) by the Joint Authorisation Board (JAB). AI-powered identity platform Acuant's AI-powered Trusted Identity Platform p...