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Installers and end-users in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) can now take advantage of FlipX, a new range of flexible indoor sensors from OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, that features a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both narrow and wide detection in a single sensor. This ‘flipped’ lens has been designed with flexibility in mind. It effectively gives installers &...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), will showcase time-saving technologies for security practitioners–such as its new AI-powered Eagle Eye Smart Video Search and Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition)--at an educational session and on the show floor at GSX 2022, which will take place between 12th September 2022 to 14th September 2022. GSX attendees are invited to join this educational session, led by Eagle Eye Networks CEO and F...

Installers and end-users in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) can now take advantage of FlipX, a new range of flexible indoor sensors from OPTEX, the global sensor manufacturer, that features a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape, and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both narrow and wide detection in a single sensor. This ‘flipped’ lens has been designed with flexibility in mind. It effectively gives ins...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in secured entry solutions and architectural revolving doors, is pleased to announce the official opening of their new headquarters and technology centre in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The new facility is home to much of Boon Edam’s office staff as well as a new technology center featuring a variety of secured entry solutions. “Our new facility is a testament to our growth and commitment to our staff, customers, and partners,” said Valerie Curri...

Dragonfruit AI, retail’s first massively scalable video AI platform, announces that Ray Cooke – most recently SVP at Hanwha Techwin America – has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Dragonfruit’s Frontier was custom-built for Retail Loss Prevention/Asset Protection (Video Summaries, ORC Investigations, OSHA Compliance, Slip/Fall, Liquid Spill), Store Operations (Checkout Metrics, Point-of-Sale Analysis with Video Verification) and Marketing/Merc...

ASIS International announced that the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal security professional and a retired police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at the Tops Friendly Market during a mass shooting, is the recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his son, Aaron Salter III, on September 13th at the 2022 Global Security Exchange Conference.  Recognition for outstanding se...

Aratek recently announced the launch of TruFace solution, the company’s total solution for biometric access control and attendance management. Aratek TruFace Solution is Designed to Greatly Improve Access Security While Increase Workforce Efficiency ‍“We took advantage of the logical association between access control and attendance management to develop Aratek TruFace, a solution that does both jobs excellently, plus a whole lot more,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP fo...

Matrix COSEC PATH is a state-of-the-art door controller that has been specifically engineered to weather rough conditions. With an infusion of path-breaking controller technology, it makes access control and time-attendance easy and foolproof. Being efficient and compact, it can be suitably used for indoor as well as outdoor applications. With advanced features like Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity, PoE, IP65, and multi-credentials support of fingerprint and RFID card options, it is the ultim...

Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces Cape May County as one of the first organisations in the world to deploy Qognify VMS, a truly next-generation open architecture enterprise-class VMS that delivers low total cost of ownership, business process support, advanced ecosystem integrations, and cloud readiness Cape May County is the southernmost county in the state of New Jersey. With much of the County along a picturesque peninsula that includes 30...

Industry and government collaborate on best practice guidance helping major infrastructure projects, such as HS2 and Crossrail, improve data security. New advice, published by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre, sets out the best approach for managing information security risks Construction sector urged to follow guidance amid continued targeting by malicious actors Construction firms working together on major building projects such as HS2 have been offered first-of-its-kind security...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control and operating system solutions designed to provide a keyless experience for modern buildings, has hired Southwest Architectural Sales (SWAS), LLC, to sell and market SALTO’s innovative security products in Texas and neighbouring states in the South. Headquartered in Dallas, SWAS is a manufacturers’ representative that works with construction Division 8 and Division 10 manufacturers in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the acquisition of Vindex Systems, a successful systems integrator delivering intelligent business protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property, and assets around the clock. Delivering turnkey security solutions, including system planning and design through to impl...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, and Agility Grid, a value-add distributor, have announced the new Middle East and Africa distribution agreement. The partnership will see IDIS’s full suite of video security solutions made available to Agility Grid’s wide range of customers, operating in a variety of vertical markets, including law enforcement, transportation, banking, retail, and hospitality. Systems integrators Agility Grid’s network of s...

Headlining the bill is the Aratek TruFace Biometric Access Control and Attendance Management Solution which pairs the top-shelf BA8300 facial recognition terminal with the TruFace Manager software for a powerful access control and attendance tracking solution. The innovative solution offers multi-factor authentication methods -- facial recognition, fingerprint recognition and RFID card reading capabilities, allowing users to easily set up contact or contactless access control systems as they pl...

In a move designed to support installers and specifiers of video surveillance systems, the global manufacturer of professional video switches, media converters, and IP extenders, barox Kommunikation AG, has been selected by UK camera manufacturer Redvision as a key technical partner. In the partnership, barox are providing uninterrupted, reliable PoE and reporting for Redvision’s X4 COMMANDER™ rugged, ball PTZ camera, including on-board illumination. Reliable camera operation The...

Andreas Klauser, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PALFINGER, said “The IAA Transportation stands for future-driven solutions and innovation. Accordingly, it offers PALFINGER the best platform to provide concrete answers to the major challenges of our time.” In 2022, the world’s renowned technology company, PALFINGER, began implementing its Vision & Strategy 2030. “With it, we formulate a proactive approach to the megatrends digitalisation, sustainability and soci...

Swann, the pioneer in Do-It-Yourself security products for over three decades, adds a new battery-powered WiFi camera, the CoreCam™ Wireless Security Camera, to its award-winning product lineup.  CoreCam™ Wireless Security Camera The CoreCam™ Wireless Security Camera is wire-free with a battery life of up to 90 days on one charge. Additional features include heat- and motion-sensing, night vision, smart mobile alerts, two-way talk with a siren, free cloud, and local...

IDIS has released a free-to-download new eBook that details how brick-and-mortar retailers can leverage the power of next-gen video surveillance and AI-powered analytics to re-emerge more competitive and profitable post-pandemic. One of the biggest hurdles that retailers must scale is shrink, which continues to plague loss prevention managers with few stores keeping rates below 0.5%. Managers face wide array of shrink challenges The 2020 National Retail Federation (NRF) survey results show th...

The security industry is booming. Whether alarm systems, video surveillance, or smoke detectors, the demand for modern and networked security technology is growing among end consumers. This opens up new market opportunities, especially for DIY stores. As part of a study trip lasting several days, the European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) and the Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) are therefore inviting their member companies to visit Security Essen. The trade fair for civil security will t...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile released a new version of its ProdataKey App. This unique, all-inclusive app for Apple and Android combines the functionality of PDK.io, the powerful mobile-first management interface for PDK access control systems, with mobile credentialing and remote access previously available only through PDK touch. The new app delivers convenience for anyone who administers a PDK access control system and utilises it to mo...

Retailers are being hit hard by their failure to protect customer and employee privacy in video footage, according to a nationwide survey of retailers from video security and privacy company, Secure Redact. The survey asked 500 British retailers a range of questions relating to in-store use of video surveillance technology, the visual data privacy of customers, GDPR violations and more. Secure Redact’s nationwide survey 43% of brands surveyed reported they had been fined for a violation...

VisualCortex – the Video Intelligence Platform connecting computer vision’s potential to real-world business outcomes – has partnered with i-PRO – a provider of advanced sensing technologies for Intelligent Surveillance and Public Safety – to streamline end-to-end deployment for enterprise-wide video analytics solutions within the Asia Pacific region and around the world. The partnership pairs VisualCortex’s video intelligence software and machine learning Mo...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces new global distribution agreements with Amphenol companies - Amphenol PCB Piezotronics and The Modal Shop, further bolstering its Amphenol sensor lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers more than 51,000 products from 44 Amphenol divisions. Amphenol PCB Piezotronics manufactures vibration, pressure, force and strain, shock, and acoustic sensors used by...

Whether for a terminal, retail store, or any other public area, maintaining a safe social distance is a new priority. Bosch and Philips Professional Display Solutions, have brought their strength together. By combining the power of Philips Android displays and Bosch intelligent cameras, Bosch brings timely, tested, social distancing solutions, designed to equip travelers with the information they need and to manage crowds effectively and efficiently. “Technology can play a huge role in en...

Moda and John Sisk & Son have completed Birmingham’s tallest residential tower, Moda, The Mercian. The 42-storey high tower was designed by Birmingham-based award-winning Glenn Howells Architects and delivered by Sisk at a cost of £260m. Moda, The Mercian will be home to 481 intergenerational apartments for rent, ranging from studios to three-bed apartments.  The first major tower in Birmingham city centre at 42 storeys, Moda, The Mercian has delivered an ambitious Chicago-...

Every physical security threat, big or small, impacts the business, from financial losses to damaged reputation, to the employees feeling insecure at the office. Even for small modern businesses, having the right physical security measures in place can make all the difference in keeping the workplace, and the assets, safe. Access management solution Simplot is a multi-billion dollar and dynamic global agribusiness pioneer with operations on five continents. It has 10,000 employees and built 7...

The new FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR is a fixed turret camera. The new form factors are cost-effective and support predictive solutions. Recently, SE&N magazine did a full review on this camera, and here is what they had to say about it. Dynamic sharpness and noise filtering Bosch FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR camera surprised right from the start with its sure-footed performance in more than slightly horrible variable lighting conditions that moved between deep shadow and glaring backlight...

Paige Datacom Solutions announced an upgraded GameChanger® Outside Plant (OSP) Shielded Cable, a superior direct burial solution that can streamline the installation of outdoor devices, including cameras and wireless access points. Paige’s GameChanger significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable and now the OSP shielded cable can extend through multiple environments. Authority comment “Our customers were asking for a single solution that would take them from i...

Professional Security was established in 2005 and is one of the providers of licensed security personnel to the hospitality sector throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The company works with a wide breadth of hospitality customers including many of the most influential independent, regional and national operators. The business has been through a transformational change over the last few years and is also working in the guarding and hospitality sectors. The company has an extensive managemen...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises announced that it has appointed Bud Homeyer as Chief Operations Officer (COO). Experience and responsibilities Homeyer previously served as Interface’s Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, where he was instrumental in enabling digital transformation for large retail and restaurant customers. Prior to Interface, Hom...