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Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behaviour or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obj...

The global chip supply chain has been in shambles since the pandemic started in early 2020, and it doesn’t appear to be recovering any time soon. From cars being shipped without CarPlay to businesses that are unable to obtain proximity cards for security purposes, it appears no industry is immune. Proximity cards and fobs are widely used throughout corporate enterprises. Users have likely used one before and may have simply referred to it as a badge. These badges are used for more than ju...

Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognised around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...

Introducing the latest additions to the Teledyne FLIR Blackfly S UB3 camera line – the BFS-U3-50S4M-C and BFS-U3-50S4C-C. These 5 MP models are particularly well suited for integration into small handheld devices with their impressive low weight of 53 grams and high pixel density ideal for integrating with compact, less expensive lenses. Leveraging Sony’s IMX547 sensor, they deliver exceptional low-light performance with superior quantum efficiency and very low absolute sensitivity...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the expansion of its Si124 industrial acoustic imaging family of cameras by introducing a new set of sound imaging cameras that feature a wider acoustic detection range, up to 65Khz, and an integrated battery with a quick start power button to make condition monitoring and inspection more efficient and effective. In the industrial world, vacuum leaks, compressed air system leaks, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical tro...

Golan was speaking at Carnegie Mellon’s school safety emergency summit alongside school security professionals and academics. Michael Matranga, M6 Global security, “No doubt that weapons detection technology in combination with facial recognition would have prevented the shooter in Uvalde.” Student safety and security tech Following the devastating Uvalde, Texas school shooting, Carnegie Mellon University’s Biometrics Center hosted an online forum of experts in school s...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced the acquisition of Brazilian manufacturer and reseller of RFID hardware, ACURA. The acquisition enhances HID Global’s RFID portfolio while expanding the company’s presence and relevance in Latin America. RFID applications The addition of ACURA provides HID with an added operations and manufacturing footprint in Brazil, highlighting the company’s commitment to solidifying its business in key markets. Founded in the...

A significant number of U.S. parents of school-aged children feel insecure about, and support increasing, security measures in their children's schools, according to a survey conducted by Oosto following the Uvalde school shooting earlier this month. Survey findings When asked if parents felt their children's schools were safe, more than 11% of respondents stated that their child’s school is either somewhat or very unsafe. Moreover, 18% of respondents have refrained from sending their...

AxxonSoft upgrades its product line by introducing the new Axxon One VMS which offers an extended integration capacity, high-performance AI video analytics, intelligent search in recorded video, and unlimited scalability. From the very beginning, AxxonSoft considered integration a key element underlying its product development. AxxonSoft software offered leading-edge capabilities through support for the newest IP devices and their unique features, and via the seamless integration of video...

Biometric digital identity market pioneer Aratek is set to join the 2022 Identity Week in London, widely regarded as the digital identity event of record. Better facial recognition Taking centre stage at the Aratek booth is its sought-after face recognition and multi-factor authentication devices such as TruFace BA8200-T and BA8300 with TruFace software. “The pandemic has forever changed the world, bringing with it a whole new demand for better identity and access control. Aratek’...

Suprema, a pioneer in access control and biometrics announced the successful integration of its BioStar 2 security platform with Mantech Continuous Cluster Server(MCCS), a High Availability (HA) solution provided by Korean IT service provider Mantech. BioStar 2 BioStar 2 is a comprehensive access control management platform that manages mission-critical security data. Through integration with MCCS, BioStar 2 can enhance system stability and expand service continuity. This also ensures greater...

Motorola Solutions, a globally renowned company in public safety and enterprise security solutions, announced that it has opened an innovation hub in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK), expanding its mobile video, video security and access control businesses, while creating new employment and commercial opportunities for Scotland. Motorola Solutions’ Edinburgh R&D (research & development) teams will focus on cloud-based evidence management software, video security solutions...

The vastness and geographical diversity of the African continent pose great challenges to governments in their effort to bring services to their citizens. From law enforcement to public works, to delivery of services such as banking, education and healthcare, Africa has found itself playing catch up with the rest of the world. While the continent has seen a fairly decent rate of development in recent decades, with governments managing to deploy needed services one location at a time; large swat...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...

In a move designed to better reflect the ever-expanding portfolio of solutions offered to customers, Interface Security Systems announced it is changing its trading name to Interface Systems. Innovative integrated security solutions While Interface has built its reputation as a managed services provider of business security solutions, the company specialises in offering innovative solutions that span physical security, network, voice connectivity, and business intelligence. This integrated su...

Biometric digital identity market pioneer Aratek is set to launch its international roadshow for the second half of 2022 at ID4Africa, the largest identity show in the African continent. Aratek is slated to showcase its full suite of biometric products for enrolment and identification ID programmes, which include National ID, Voter registration, SIM registration and financial inclusion, among others. The company is also gearing up to deliver a presentation of its vast experience in deploying di...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Virginia Del. Jay Leftwich, Jr. (R-Chesapeake) and Virginia Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) as the 2022 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award. The 2022 awardees will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SIA’s annual government security conference, which will take place from May 24 to May 25, 2022, in Washington, D.C, USA. SIA Legislator of the Year Award The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented annually to members...

RealNetworks, Inc., is displaying SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative Facial Recognition Reader for a wide range of mainstream access control, workforce management, and health safety applications at IFSEC 2022 in stand IF2635. SAFR SCAN uniquely delivers advanced identification and authentication performance at an extremely attractive price point, making its public debut in the European market.   Secure and fast access  “SAFR SCAN provides a highly secure and fast way t...

  Credit unions and banks have long used cutting-edge technology as part of their physical security efforts. However, with crimes becoming more and more sophisticated, the technologies used to defend against them in the banking industry must follow suit.  The question is, how exactly can current financial institutions ramp up their bank security to rise to the challenge of combating the advanced strategies of bad actors? The answer can be summed up in one word: biometrics. Biome...

Pindrop, a pioneer in voice technology announced a new partnership with Google Cloud that will enable it to build and offer new authentication solutions to enhance call centre experiences for customers on Google Cloud’s platform. Pindrop will also make its suite of fraud detection and voice security solutions available on Google Cloud Marketplace, as it is now part of the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner. Voice authentication and secu...

RealNetworks, Inc. is proud to announce that its recently introduced SAFR SCAN™ facial recognition reader is the recipient of the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics. The prestigious award was announced by Security Today on April 26, 2022, honouring SAFR SCAN as being an outstanding product for government security applications. Evaluation criteria SAFR SCAN was selected for the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics by an independen...

Recently, the workplace platform Envoy surveyed 800 company leaders who shared the changes they are employing to encourage employees to return to the office. According to Envoy, “After two years of largely remote work, the workplace is back front and centre. Folks are getting tired of their makeshift home offices and workplaces around the world are slowly but surely starting to get busy again.” Incentives in a hybrid working model  “However, not every company is ba...

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...

Essence Group, a pioneer of cloud-based wireless security solutions for homes, families, and businesses, announced its collaboration with Israeli security provider Team-3 Protection Systems for the first national implementation of its MyShield cellular IoT (Cat-M) enabled intruder prevention solution. The partnership entails Essence Group providing Team-3 with MyShield devices that will be offered as part of the company’s security solutions services for Israeli customers. The devices will...

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Facial Recognition Tablet. The FT9361-R will be featured during ISC West 2022, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. from March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Centre, booth #22015. “The FT9361-R is a facial recognition tablet for access control and employee management,” explained David Liu, President of VIVOTEK USA, Inc. Facial recognition tablet “By simply presenting your face to the...

The use of CCTV surveillance in business is proliferating. According to a recent report assessing the growth and trends in video surveillance, the market was valued at £40 billion in 2020 but is expected to reach more than £68 billion by 2026. This growth is largely due to the increasing need for physical security and the greater adoption of cloud-based services for centralising data.  A key consideration for businesses running CCTV systems is the increasing potential of unlock...

Inner Range has recently unveiled a raft of new enhancements for their flagship intelligent access and security system, Integriti. Software Version 22, which is now available to new and existing Inner Range Integriti customers, includes the ability to directly integrate with biometric readers and manage mobile credentials in bulk. It also includes a brand new API, allowing developers access to a free development platform, in order to create new integrations for Integriti clients. Morpho Idemia...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised on March 23 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Allegion – LCN, receiving the 2022 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS Awards Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards...

Matrix Comsec, the globally renowned manufacturer and provider of Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in The Security Event 2022, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre – NEC Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), from April 5 to April 7, 2022. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at The Security Event 2022 exhibition in Birmingham, UK. People mobility solutions Matrix looks at providing security i...

Telaeris, Inc., a safety and physical security solutions company, announces from the International Security Conference and Exposition, a.k.a. ISC West, its new edge access control XPIR fixed and kiosk identification readers fully compatible with its XPressEntry software. PACS integration, flexible design  XPressEntry integrates with most physical access control systems (PACS) and synchronises all relevant information such as enrolled users, badges, pictures, facial and fingerprint biometr...