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Dahua Technology has been officially crowned by the State Intellectual Property Office (hereinafter referred to as “SIPO”) as one of the ‘2017 National Intellectual Property Role Model Enterprises’. Its patented ‘HD digital video signal transmission methods and devices, cameras, and aggregation equipment’ are recognised as a winner of the 19th China Outstanding Patent Award. According to the notice issued by SIPO on December 20th, Dahua is one of the 182 compa...

The lock burglars picked to break into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters at the Watergate Complex in 1972, sold tonight for $62,500 at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The cover-up by the Nixon administration would be known as “Watergate” and led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974.  Five burglars tampered the four-pound brass lock from stairwell #2 at the Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 1972 to vandalise the Democratic Nationa...

Rapid growth of globalisation has led to attraction of a large number of visitors in the organisations on a daily basis. These visitors include suppliers, customers, potential new hires, sales representatives, guests, government officers, employees’ relatives and sometimes a completely unknown person. One of the critical challenges for any organisation is efficient and thorough checking of every visitor entering the premises. For overall safety and enhanced security of an organisation, it...

The recently completed presidential election in Somaliland was the world’s first to use iris recognition to create a voter registration list and remove duplicate names from the rolls. The iris-based biometric technology, from Iris ID, helped ensure a free and fair election, so important for the autonomous state to gain the international recognition it seeks. A 60-member team of international observers, representing 27 countries, certified the November election as free and fair – a c...

Secutech 2018, an exhibition for the security industry, is scheduled to be held form 25 to 27 April 2018 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The fair is expected to welcome more than 400 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions (2017: 372 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions), and will this year correspond with the industry’s evolutionary shifts in buying habits. Toward cross-industry cooperation The emergence of IoT, AI and big data has reshaped the traditional security i...

Aiphone, a manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, has announced Johnson Controls’ approval of Aiphone IX Series video intercom integration with its latest Software House C•CURE 9000 access control and event management platform. Adding the integration package allows all IX Series video intercom components to be used within the Software House C•CURE 9000 platform. IX Series door intercom events can create changes on a C•CURE 9000 visual site map and trigger thi...

There is no doubt that most organisations attract large numbers of visitors. Modern, growing businesses are always concerned with keeping their physical and logical data secure. Depending on a few security guards and sign-in sheets doesn’t ensure security of your premises. Gone are the days when registers were used for the visitor sign-in process. When considering premises protection, it is important to choose a security system that can provide security throughout the premises effecti...

The lock burglars picked to break into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters at the Watergate Complex in 1972, will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on December 14, 2017. The cover-up by the Nixon administration would be known as “Watergate” and led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974.  Five burglars tampered the four-pound brass lock from stairwell at the Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 1972 to vandalise the Democra...

Identiv, Inc. announced the company has entered into a distribution partnership with Development Trading Company (DTC), the first and leading security printing and services company in Saudi Arabia. In partnership with DTC, Identiv will bring its portfolio of highly secure smart card reader technology and credentials to the Middle East for the first time. This global expansion reflects Identiv’s goal to make affordable, high-security access and identification solutions universally available...

Middle East Electricity (MEE), the region’s leading annual international trade event for the power industry, is undergoing major expansion in 2018 to service the shifting demand dynamics of the regional sector. To aid ongoing growth, Informa Exhibitions, the event organiser, has launched a dedicated Energy Storage & Management Solutions sector for the show, which is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Energy and runs at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 6-8 next year. Informa will also...

SecurAmerica, a leading U.S. man-guarding security company has announced the purchase of ERMC, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, SecurAmerica, headed by the legendary entrepreneur Frank Argenbright, will continue its relentless focus on growth. With this expansion of infrastructure, the combined business will operate in over 650 locations, employ more than 8,000 security officers, and have annual revenues of over $300 million. SecurAmerica will now be the fi...

We probably take critical infrastructure for granted in our day-to-day living. We turn on a tap, flick a switch, or push a button and water, light, and heat are all readily available to us. However, as critical infrastructure are managed by computerised systems this makes them vulnerable to cyberattack. As a direct consequence, this makes us as a society vulnerable too. Imagine if a cyberattack took down the power supply to an entire city without warning? Chaos would ensue. Traffic lights, ATMs...

Following the announcement that the Kenyan Presidential elections will be re-scheduled for the 26th of October, organisers of Securexpo East Africa 2017 have stated that the exhibition will be postponed until January from the 31st to the 2nd of February. In a statement to the press, the exhibition’s Regional Director, Alexander Angus said “Elections always contain an element of uncertainty. We had originally hoped the election would not affect the exhibition at all, however, in ligh...

With a US$2.9 billion e-commerce market expected to grow at an annual rate of 15.9% through until at least 2021, a new national electronic payment system with 18 million users already and a recovering retail sector with 2.6% annual growth, Thailand is an exciting example of the future potential for commerce in Southeast Asia. The team at Seamless have been watching the Thai market closely for a number of years, and are excited to be finally launching an edition of the show in 2018. As one of th...

Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held from 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and promote its upcoming 10th anniversary edition. As a world leading event that brings together the global defence and security sector to innovate and share knowledge, DSEi is part of a robust industry engagement programme. These events provide instrumental a...

The Asia Lottery Expo and Forum is set to make its official debut on May 15–17, 2018 in Macau. The three-day event follows the success of the Asia Lottery Forum and 7th China Lottery Industry Salon, which attracted more than 700 lottery professionals to the event in 2017. The launch of the multi-faceted Asia Lottery Expo & Forum aims to deliver a business, learning and networking platform exclusively designed for lottery professionals, and provide an opportunity for technology and solu...

For many nations across the globe, the threat from international terrorism remains severe. Physical attacks, carried out by terror cells and radicalised individuals, in Barcelona, London, Manchester, Stockholm, Paris and Brussels have been coupled with an increasing number of cyberattacks. With the issue of national security and counter terrorism at the top of government agendas, Clarion Defence and Security Ltd. has announced the launch of UK Security Week that will start on 6 March 2018. Desi...

The newly-launched ANDRE Advanced Near-field Detection Receiver from Research Electronics International (REI) is helping to prevent fraud at exam testing sites. Commonly used for counter surveillance operations and intelligence protection, the ANDRE is now also helping educators prevent cheating during examinations by detecting covert electronic transmissions. Radiofrequency detection According to Brazilian news reports, eleven individuals were arrested last year for using electronic devices d...

Aiphone Corp., a manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, has announced enhancements to its emergency enclosure products. Towers and wall boxes now feature built-in UL Listed electrical boxes to easily satisfy local electrical codes. The new modular tower designs also include an optional CCTV camera arm module. Now a second camera can be mounted to the top of the towers, providing security personnel with a second line of sight to more accurately assess and respond to situation...

Cognitec Systems, the face recognition company, has significantly extended the feature set of its FaceVACS-DBScan product. The latest release combines the company’s renowned image database search technology with powerful video inspection tools for a multitude of investigation use cases. FaceVACS-DBScan LE enables fast import of video footage and detailed investigations of the extracted facial images. Agents can find known or unknown persons in multiple videos to quickly narrow down suspec...

Jean Pierre Piret, who has been the distributor of FERMAX in Belgium for over 25 years and is now part of the Spanish door entry systems company, was one of the guests of the exclusive award party of the Brand of Spain, held in Brussels on 27th November 2017. In this event, the institution Brand of Spain recognised companies and professionals who have stood out for helping to strengthen links between Belgium and Spain. Attended by first level participants, the event was a great act for promoting...

Teledyne e2v announced that it has relocated its Asia Pacific headquarters to a brand new facility in the Hong Kong Science Park. Today’s grand opening of the new office signifies Teledyne e2v’s commitment to growth in Asia and enables the group to strengthen its ties with existing business partners and extend its reach to new customers in the region. Teledyne e2v’s strategically located Hong Kong office will provide sales, technical and operational support to customers across...

Pulse Secure, the leader in secure access solutions for people, devices, things and services, announced Scott Gordon joining the company’s executive team as Chief Marketing Officer, building upon Pulse Secure’s customer success, product innovation and sustained growth. “We are singularly focused on improving the productivity of our customers, and with our focus on secure access solutions, we are enjoying strong business growth and attracting new high caliber customers, partner...

Security issues corresponding to controlling access, is perceived as prime concern and a strenuous challenge in various sectors like corporate office, manufacturing units, BFSI, healthcare and hotels. These arduous challenges require meticulously planned access control strategies. Implementation of such strategies can be employed at exit/entry doors and at data centers. Along with the conventional approach, it is being enhanced with advanced features, to control access and improve security with...

The sensor manufacturer Optex has launched the new BX Shield (BXS) series sensor in the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) region, a range of curtain motion sensors that are ideal for protecting windows and the immediate boundaries of a building or site. Complementing the best-selling VX Shield series launched in autumn, the new Shield concept combines great usability with versatile design. Enhanced signal recognition logic The BX Shield series includes four PIRs, two on each side, and the d...

Honeywell, a Connected Home solutions provider, announced that its Lyric Controller Home Security System is now certified for use with Apple HomeKit. Honeywell’s offering is the first professionally installed and monitored security system to support Apple’s smart home platform, which enables homeowners to control their Lyric Controller security system with the Apple Home app or by simply asking Siri. “Smart home technology has made consumers more reliant on their mobile device...

Midpoint Security introduces a free edition of CredoID access control software, compatible with HID VertX controllers, Edge IP readers, Mercury Controllers, Suprema biometric IP and wireless Aperio locks by Assa Abloy. The free life-time license of CredoID supports systems of up to 20 readers and includes all basic access control functions, as well as floorplans, attendance reports, and operator action logging, all delivered via an intuitive multilingual interface. With more than 2000 CredoID sy...

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), a worldwide not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to improving the security of software, has released the latest 2017 OWASP Top 10. This list, produced every four years since 2003 consists of the ten most critical web application security risks and is complied with the aim of keeping pace with the ever higher demands on cyber security and interconnected operating systems. The 2017 OWASP Top 10 list is based on the examination of over...

Matrix concluded its maiden conference, Matrix Frontier at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai on a positive note. The conference, conducted in association with its regional partner ACIX Middle East LLC, served the objective of giving partners, prospective SIs and customers an opportunity of experiencing our technologically advanced and innovative solutions that nurture business growth. Innovative technology being the event theme, Matrix unveiled a series of latest solutions during the conference. Pion...

MOBOTIX has released the app MxBell, adding a mobile remote station for MOBOTIX IP Video Door Stations, in addition to the MxDisplay+. The app makes it possible to receive notifications when the doorbell rings, open the door from a mobile device, and even display a live view from the door camera. MxBell can be downloaded free of charge from Apple’s App Store and from Google Play. App push notifications The new app sends push notifications to a user’s smartphone or tablet when someo...