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The next generation of the Nexkey Core is here. Meet Nexkey Core II. Nexkey Core II is a smart cylinder that transforms any type of mechanical lock, door, cabinet, or locker into a smart, cloud-connected device, able to be managed and unlocked via a smartphone. Back in 2019, the original Nexkey Core had won the best new product in wireless access control at ISC West, the largest show for physical security solutions, because of the uniqueness of it being one device making any type of mechanical...

BriefCam, a provider of innovative video analytics solutions, announces that it will be showcasing its comprehensive video analytics platform and flexible deployment architecture options in booth #13115 throughout ISC West, taking place March 22-25 in Las Vegas, NV. The latest version of BriefCam’s software reinforces the company’s commitment to enabling people, companies, and communities to unlock the value of video surveillance content, by delivering accurate, flexible, and compre...

Xandar Kardian, a Toronto-based startup that develops UWB radar technology for presence detection and motion monitoring, is debuting two new program partnerships at ISC West 2022 this month. Orion ECI, an entrance control technology company based in New Hampshire, and GRASP Innovations, an aviation security startup from the Netherlands, have both partnered with Xandar Kardian to utilise radar technology devices for a complete security solution at an institutional level. All three companies will...

The VPS Group continues fight against climate change expanding its range of sustainable low-carbon CCTV security options. Once the vac­ci­na­tion pro­gramme starts to help over­come the pan­dem­ic, combatting cli­mate cat­a­stro­phe and its irre­versible changes to the earth­’s cli­mate sys­tems will remain the great­est glob­al priority. VPS has been devel­op­ing and pilot­ing more diverse options to pow...

Has the growth in working from home (WFH) outpaced the ability to keep a home office environment secure? Hybrid working combining WFH with on-site attendance grew steadily in the decade up to 2019. It is now here to stay: One-quarter of the workforce in Finland, for example, principally worked from home in 2020, according to one study. Security or privacy WFH However, many repurposed domestic spaces are not equipped with the security or privacy WFH requires. “In many organisations,...

At ISC West 2022, in booth #14079, Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, will unveil a new line of affordable cameras and NVRs. Designed for the most budget-conscious projects, the A-series line combines NDAA compliant devices in bullet and dome form factors with Hanwha Techwin’s renowned imaging technology. Designed for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB), including retail, restaurants, and commercial applications, the Wisene...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has partnered with barox, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, to support installers and specifiers by confirming its range of PoE Ethernet switch products are suitable to power 360 Vision’s range of PTZ cameras and peripherals. To support CCTV surveillance integrators with the specification and set-up of reliable PoE and video tran...

STid’s Architect® Blue series, the world’s most awarded access control readers, have been certified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP™) standard for access control security, the Company announced recently. SIA OSDP™ Verified is a comprehensive, third-party testing program to ensure products meet the stringent global standard established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Biometric reader STid...

Insightful contributions on a range of key, topical issues facing the security systems and security services sectors were shared at the Thought Leadership Summit, held again at the Royal Lancaster London after a two-year break following the pandemic. Organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with NSI, this popular annual event attracted a wide range of senior leaders from across the industry. 2022 conference programme The 2022 conference programme reflecte...

While most discussions of security in data centres revolve around cyber-attacks, that’s only part of the equation. Data centres responsible for the storage and transfer of important information must install physical measures that keep these sites secure and safe. Power outages As proven by Facebook’s recent power outage, any company is prone to physical threats. The outage caused a configuration change to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic to and from the company&...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for today’s business owners.   Increased accuracy “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimisa...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will unveil Streamvault Edge™ at ISC West (Genetec booth #13062).   The Edge is an innovative new line of connected appliances that enables the easy transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure and marks the beginning of a new edge platform strategy for Genetec. Easy transition to hybrid infrastructure Ideally suited for multi-site operations s...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launches Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for business owners.   “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ANPR for security and business optimisation. Eagle Eye LPR is designed to be easy to...

Azena is returning to ISC West in 2022 to showcase the world’s largest and fastest-growing open platform marketplace for smart cameras that provides flexible, innovative video analytics solutions for the dynamic business needs of systems integrators and end-users in a variety of vertical markets. The Azena Application Store offers more than 100 AI-enabled, ready-to-use analytic applications that can be downloaded onto smart cameras and flexibly combined for tailormade solutions....

Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning video analytics for real-time and forensic analysis, enhances its video search offering to enable security operation centres to conduct quick and efficient security investigations. The new forensic software, Investigate Uploader, allows users to upload any video file to the Calipsa platform, where its algorithms review the footage for genuine activity before presenting a summary of results. False alarm filtering “We believe Investigate Uploader is a...

With the wider industry facing component shortages and rising prices, i-PRO EMEA has introduced a new quick delivery service and confirmed that prices will remain unchanged for all i-PRO camera line-ups, underlining the company’s commitment to be the trusted next generation partner for the security industry. In response to customer demand for more flexibility in installation, the company has also added its first i-PRO branded black security camera models to its product portfolio. Quick D...

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, partners with Soft Space, the world’s pioneering Fintech player in SoftPOS to enable contactless payment acceptance. Through this collaboration, merchants and acquirers around the world will be able to accept card and mobile wallet payments by simply transforming a smartphone or tablet into a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. By combining its digital payment and identity platforms with Soft Space’s flagship “Fasstap” Tap on P...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security held an investor day event and outlined its long-term strategy to grow the business and drive long-term shareholder value. Growth in security ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jim DeVries said, “It’s a great time for ADT. After several years of progress reshaping our company, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth. Our customer-focused strategy creates even more reasons for customers...

Advantech, a pioneer in Industrial IoT, held an online investor conference. Advantech’s 2021 operating revenues and profits both hit historic highs, reaching year-on-year growth of 15% and 14% respectively. However, due to component shortages and rising costs, the annual operating gross margin was 37.8%, the consolidated net income after tax was NT$8.25 billion and the annual EPS reached NT$10.67. Eric Chen, President of General Management commented, “Looking ahead to 2022, and bene...

IDEMIA, the pioneer in augmented identity, partners with Soft Space, a FinTech player in the ASEAN region and a pioneer in Mobile Point of Sales (Mobile POS) contactless payment acceptance, to enable Mobile POS payments for merchants and shoppers. Through this collaboration, merchants around the world will be able to accept card and digital payments using smartphones or tablets with a companion device, or as a Software POS (SoftPOS). Under this partnership, IDEMIA is combining its remote mercha...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a pioneer in high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces new servers that incorporate the latest Intel Xeon D-1700 and Intel Xeon D-2700 processors. The E300,110D and 510D lines of servers are uniquely designed for ruggedised environments where the power and performance of the Intel Xeon D processors are needed to meet demanding SLAs. Intel Xeon D processor-based servers “These new Intel...

The continuing modernisation of Middle East banking is directing to increased video upgrade opportunities for systems integrators, in the region’s finance sector and beyond, according to the latest market-focus eBook from IDIS. Investments in corporate infrastructure, including security, are being driven by several factors says IDIS, whose Korean-made end-to-end technology has already been used for a number of large-scale banking CCTV upgrades, as well as for smaller, specialist financial...

Heald, an innovator in the field of perimeter security technology and the largest manufacturer of quality security equipment in the UK has announced USA-based distributor, Concentric Security, as the winner of its annual Sales Excellence Award for the 2021 period. The annual award from Heald is presented to the company that sells the most Heald products throughout the year. Most iconic street Having won the accolade in 2020, Concentric Security has continued its growth success by increasing s...

Dragonfruit AI, the most advanced AI analytics platform solutions company, has announced the release of Dragonfruit Frontier, a new Cloud VMS with AI analytics included. Frontier delivers a fully integrated experience, combining consumer-grade usability with enterprise-grade capability. Finally, the industry can have Silicon Valley smarts without the rip-and-replace demands. Advanced AI analytics platform “Most traditional VMSs haven’t kept pace with AI advances and only offer bol...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) a global provider of high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, unveiled a new short-depth multi-node system that is designed and optimised for 5G, IoT and Edge applications. The Supermicro SuperEdge server is ideal for environments where high-density compute and I/O are required in a small form factor, for example, in on-site settings including retail, branch offices or field locations such as at the bas...

Security attacks are getting more sophisticated now than ever before. Whether it’s state-sponsored espionage or organised cybercrime, most businesses are struggling to defend themselves against evolving threats. According to a Ponemon Institute report, the odds of experiencing a security breach within two years have increased to around 30% in 2019, up from 22.6% in 2014. To protect the brand and bottom line, enterprises must stay one step ahead of malicious personnel. An advanced security...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it opened a new branch location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This marks ADI's second branch to serve the Fort Lauderdale area and ninth branch location across the state and further strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers. Expanding branch network The new ADI Fort Lauderdale branch, located at 10420 West, State Road 84, Suite 1-3, Davie, Florida...

No one is immune to a data breach. From universities and hospitals to corporate giants and government agencies, almost every organisation has encountered a security incident. Data security breaches not only expose sensitive information but can also cripple businesses. Users need the right physical and digital security measures to safeguard critical information. If users want to protect the data, they should know what to look out for. Learning about the top security breaches can help better prep...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Alert, Inc., a provider of home safety products, from Newell Brands Inc. for $593 million in an all-cash transaction, or approximately $547 million net of expected future tax benefits. Home safety market Established in 1969 and based in Aurora, Illinois, F...

TRENDnet®, a provider of reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the addition of two new 10G switches to its multi-gigabit product solutions family. The two new 10G switches are the 5-port 10G switch (TEG-S750) and the 6-port 10G switch (TEG-S762). Both cost-effective 10G switches deliver advanced high-bandwidth performance, ease of use, and reliability. The 5-Port 10G Switch, model TEG-S750, features five dedicated 10G ports, with a 100Gbps s...