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Messe Frankfurt announces that Secutech Vietnam will relocate to Hanoi during earlier July 2023 timeslot

Secutech Vietnam is taking the opportunity to attract more fire safety and security industry players from the north of the country by moving to the Friendship Cultural Palace in the capital city, Hanoi for its 2023 edition. Benefiting from strong official links with local authorities, the upcoming fair will cooperate with the Vietnam Fire Department and the Ministry of Public Security to celebrate the 61st Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Police Force during the three-da...

Aratek touts new Marshall 8 Biometric Tablet with larger display

Aratek recently announced the launch of the Marshall 8 biometric tablet, the latest in the revolutionary Marshall line of biometric terminals designed for various authentication and identification applications. 8-inch Display ‍The Marshall 8 is a rugged biometric tablet with a larger 8-inch 1280 x 800 display designed for even greater usability. “Bigger is better,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for International Business Development. “We engineered the Marshall 8 to...

Johnson Controls acquires CDS Integrated Security Systems and Gem Security Services for intelligent business protection

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the acquisition of CDS Integrated Security Systems and Gem Security Services, a Welsh-born pioneer 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. Over the past 37 years, CDS Integrated Se...

Dahua 2022 year in review & 2023 outlook

2022 has been a year full of development and innovation for Dahua. As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua has launched various upgrades to its existing product portfolio as well as an artillery of new products and solutions that address specific needs/problems in society. Safety risks detection and response With key technologies such as AIoT, big data, and software, Dahua solutions enable families and businesses to detect and respond to safety and security r...

SOTI shares how predictive data and remote patient monitoring can help alleviate pressures on healthcare institutions

With frostier weather and icy mornings afoot, there is a significant increase in illness, falls and hospitalisations among the elderly. Recent studies have shown that the proportion of patients admitted during winter months has increased substantially. Many patients are hospitalised for longer periods of time, resulting in hospitals having less flexibility to manage the demand for hospital beds. As staff shortages and a planned ambulance service strike plague an already strained NHS, winter hos...

Teledyne FLIR welcomes RealWear as their latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, welcomes RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, the Power Armor 18T 5G Android phone. Assisted reality diagnostics “Therm...

Security specialist Safetyflex lands Birmingham Christmas market contract

A manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards and barriers based in Coventry has secured another Christmas market in the UK, helping to protect more than five million visitors. Safetyflex Barriers has installed two of its products at the popular Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham as part of a new contract with Birmingham City Council. The city centre market is known as the largest authentic German market in Europe outside of Germany and Austria, attracting millions of visitors from around the w...

EZCast Pocket, Portable Wireless Display Dongle with USB-C launches at CES 2023

EZCast, an innovator of wireless display technologies, has announced it will be attending CES 2023 where it will display a range of new and updated wireless display products, including the new EZCast Pocket, EZCast Pro QuattroPod T02+, and new features for the EZCast Ultra. Join EZCast at CES 2023 Date: January 5-8th, 2023 Location: Venetian Expo Booth: #50268 Register a visit on the EZCast website New EZCast Pocket portable wireless display dongle available in USB-C and HDMI Bec...

Gigaclear selects Corero to offer next-gen DDoS protection

Corero Network Security, a specialist provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection is proud to announce that Gigaclear, the UK’s rural, full fibre broadband provider, has selected Corero Network Security to deliver DDoS Protection as a Service, across its network, protecting customers from attacks and service downtime.  Founded in 2010, Gigaclear’s ultrafast broadband fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network stretches across cen...

Airbus helped ensure the safe hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022

2022 Airbus helped ensure the safe hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the communication technology partner of the global sporting event which took place in Qatar.   Airbus deployed its mission-critical communication and collaboration solutions for use by security, public safety, and emergency personnel assigned to different key points and areas in, and around the stadiums and the metro. Multimedia-enriched features The resilient Tetra network, the Tactilon Dabat terminals, as well as...

Alcatraz AI achieves key security and privacy certifications based on internationally recognised ISO standards

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announced the company has earned three certifications based on standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Now certified for ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and ISO 27018, Alcatraz AI continues to meet and exceed industry standards for security and privacy. ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organisation with a membership of 167 national standards bodies. It joins experts to share knowledge and d...

Videonetics has recently established their regional headquarter in Singapore

Videonetics is turning a new leaf, in more ways than one. With an ambitious outlook towards the expansion of business in Southeast Asia, Videonetics has recently established its regional headquarter in Singapore. This move reinforces the company’s commitment to serve their partner community and customers across Southeast Asia. Videonetics has recently refreshed their brand personality and their new brand identity is the most potent expression of their operating philosophy – ‘L...

Aratek explains the types and features of access control software to know to secure a building

Access control software is an important component of building security systems, but deciding which one is best for users can be difficult. The following article will break down the various types and features of access control software so that users can make an informed decision about which one is best for them. What is access control software? Aratek would want to give users a quick introduction to access control software and how it works in physical access control applications. Access control...

Acronis end-of-year cyberthreats report finds average cost of data breaches expected to surpass $5 million per incident in 2023

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection,  released its latest cyber threats and trends report for the second half of 2022. It found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Centre, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious we...

ADT experts released their top tips on how to stay safe as burglary crimes are expected to rise

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating, and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas, and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates?  Rise in thefts Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments, “Recession and violent crime do not go han...

Aiphone has partnered with SecurityCEU to develop an online course for integrators

Aiphone has partnered with SecurityCEU.com to develop an online course for integrators looking for a comprehensive training that teaches everything needed to know about installing and programming an Aiphone IX system. Titled, Aiphone IX Series Quick Start Guide, the three-hour course, describes the network requirements for an Aiphone IX Series system, how to identify the type of network in an installation environment, how to install the easy to use IX Support Tool, and how to complete the initi...

Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety, a pioneer in mass notification and incident management

Motorola Solutions announces it has acquired Rave Mobile Safety, a pioneer in mass notification and incident management that helps organisations and public safety agencies communicate and collaborate during emergencies. The company is based in Framingham, Massachusetts. State and local governments and enterprises, including hospitals, rely on Rave's cloud-native, customisable platform to support emergency coordination. Users can effectively communicate operational updates and alerts, such as he...

Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures to create a new brand in the market

Qognify, a provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions, announces being acquired by Hexagon AB, a pioneer in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Qognify was formed in 2015 when Battery Ventures acquired the physical security division of NICE Systems, thus creating a new brand in the market. Physical security market...

Fingerprints launches a new sensor for access control to strengthen its portfolio for advanced security

To meet the evolving design needs of the growing market for biometric access control, Fingerprints has expanded its fingerprint authentication touch sensor portfolio for physical and logical access devices and applications.   The FPC1523 is the latest addition to Fingerprints´ growing access control portfolio, which is designed to offer the foremost biometric performance in combination with optimised power consumption. The new sensor model, FPC1523, is round and slightly smaller in size,...

Consort Architectural Hardware highlights how door hardware can play a vital role in protecting property

Between crime and cold weather, many commercial facilities develop vulnerabilities over the winter period, but door hardware can play a vital role in protecting property says Daniel May of Consort. The temperature has dropped. The nights have drawn in. And many commercial properties now face a tough period of additional challenges. From drastically increased footfall and extended periods of closure to extreme weather conditions, the winter months invite a host of differentials that are seldom c...

NSI partners for OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is delighted to be working in collaboration once again with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) to deliver the fifth UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Thought Leadership Summit provides a unique platform for security providers and industry stakeholders to gather to discuss and debate topical issues affecting the UK security sector, taking the form of panel session...

Matrix and Onyx Electrotech is all set to participate in the SSSA Business Expo 2022

Matrix has joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech, to participate in the SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix will be putting forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  IP Video Surveillance IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority of businesses...

Zimperium discovers novel predatory loan malware hiding in mobile apps developed with Flutter

Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments revealed details of a newly discovered Android malware campaign hidden in money lending apps developed with Flutter, a software development kit used to create applications that work across multiple platforms, including Android and iOS. The Zimperium zLabs team discovered this threat, dubbed MoneyMonger, which uses personal information stolen from a device to blackmail victims into paying more than the terms t...

i-PRO shares its top video surveillance trends predictions for 2023

i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...

Allegion talks about supporting assisted care with door hardware

Despite their quaint façades, modern care home environments are under consistent pressure to secure the safety and care of vulnerable residents and staff. Between funding constraints, staff retention and the reverberations of COVID-19, the UK’s 17,000 care homes and their 400,000 residents face several challenges to provide safe and comfortable settings for occupants. Where the safety and care of residents is concerned, external regulation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is...

Videx strengthens flagship door entry system with new concierge offering

Videx has enhanced its leading door entry system, the VX2300, adding a desk mount concierge unit for small to medium-sized installations of the two-wire video system. CST2310 unit The CST2310 unit can be used for up to 200 apartments, offering both a handset and hands-free speech and a backlit touch control keypad along with a 3.5” LCD display with on-screen information relating to both entrances and apartments and the stage of a call when in progress. It can also be used to receive or...

Genetec predicts physical security industry trends for 2023

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labour shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline ta...

Verkada opens new engineering hub in Poland on heels of Series D fundraise

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced the opening of its new engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, the eighth new office Verkada has opened over the last two years.  “This new hub is a critical extension of our global team as we build cutting-edge hardware and software products that protect organisations' people and property,” said Martin Hunt, CTO of Verkada. “As our Poland-based team scales up, they will work on end-to-en...

Ajax integrates with Immix monitoring software

Immix, a global provider of software automation, integrated Ajax alarms into their software. The Ajax products are available for the IMMIX CS and GF platforms. "Our customers have expressed the need for increasingly modular and flexible solutions and we are committed to working with innovative companies that can do just that. Ajax Systems has a strong scope of solutions that extends our direct integrations with intruder detection and alarm systems," said Chris Brown, CEO of Immix. Ajax Transla...

Z-Wave Alliance announces Z-Wave Source Code project is complete and available to members

The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organisation (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces the completion of the Z-Wave Source Code project, which has been published and made available on GitHub to Alliance members. The Z-Wave Source Code Project opens development of Z-Wave and enables members to contribute code to shape the future of the protocol under the supervision of the new OS Work Group (OSWG). Rich development environment The goal of...