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RecFaces announces webinar on “The Future of Face Recognition Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in India”

RecFaces, a biometric solution company announced the date for its next free webinar, The Future of Face Recognition Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in INDIA.  Facial recognition technology The webinar that will be led by Valeria Lapteva, Business Development Director, Asia-Pacific, and Maria Kazhuro, Business Development Director, LATAM will discuss opportunities and challenges of Facial Recognition Technology and address how businesses and other sectors can adapt it to enh...

Shooter Detection Systems equips communities for safety at GSX with new grants programme, readiness kit, and 911 alerting

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at the Global Security Exchange in Dallas, Texas this September 11-13. Attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #4345 can learn more about the company’s new philanthropic grants writing initiative, a new partner incenti...

viisights debuts next-gen proactive and preemptive behavioural recognition video analytics at GSX 2023

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioural recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “Wit...

Teledyne FLIR unveils industry-proven OGI solutions for oil & gas at SPE Offshore

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulphur hexafluoride and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

Top-tier seminars and summit talks to support compelling show floor at inter-airport Europe 2023

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense programme of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their env...

3xLOGIC’s X-Series cameras offer advanced levels of detection and tracking

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its X-Series edge-based deep learning analytics cameras. X-Series cameras combine state-of-the-art hardware with advanced analytics to deliver real-time, accurate, and actionable data, transforming how surveillance systems can be deployed and utilised.  Advanced data processing "X-Series cameras have analytics that enables them to perform advanced data processing directly at the edge,...

SDS introduces ResponderLink to revolutionise emergency notification for active shooter events

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a pioneer in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement the enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, Responde...

Boon Edam approaches landmark 50,000 product installations in the US

Boon Edam Inc., the world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, nears a significant milestone as they approach their 50,000th product installation in the United States. This remarkable milestone underscores Boon Edam's commitment to delivering innovative and reliable security solutions to a wide range of industries. Author's quote "Our journey to 50,000 installations has been defined by innovation, dedication, and a commitment to quality,” said Patrick Nora, President...

The power of partnership: Hanwha Vision and FF Group deliver sophisticated and powerful traffic management solutions

As part of an ongoing series highlighting the work and innovation of Hanwha Vision’s valued technology partners, Katerina Fischerova, Project Manager at FF Group discusses the need for edge solutions for traffic and parking management. Thanks for speaking with us Katerina. Can you explain more about FF Group’s work?  FF Group is an innovative data solution provider with over a decade’s experience creating edge and data solutions tailored to road traffic, parkin...

Hakimo and Convergint partner to deliver AI-powered security solutions to global security teams

Hakimo, an award-winning technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.  Hakimo platform The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automat...

DHF to launch level 2 award in dock leveller safety

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety, with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), will take place on Tuesday 3rd October at the trade association’s Head Office-based academy in Shuttington. Onsite guide The course will be presented by DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill, and comprises six units and a multiple choice exam. The Level 2 Award can be formally a...

Motorola Solutions equips police officers in German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt with body-worn cameras

Motorola Solutions announced that the company signed a contract with the Ministry of the Interior of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt to deploy VB400 body-worn cameras including VideoManager evidence management software to the state’s police officers. Body-worn camera solutions The rollout of the new body-worn camera solutions to the City of Stendal Police Inspectorate and the police academy in Aschersleben marks the beginning of a wider deployment to nearly all operational fron...

Prosegur Security joins forces with WeSuite to elevate technology division in the U.S. market

WeSuite, a distinguished manufacturer of award-winning sales management software tailored for security technology sales and service providers, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Prosegur Security, a globally recognised pioneer in the private security sector. This partnership has been formed with the strategic intent of accelerating Prosegur's technological division expansion within the United States. Comprehensive security services Prosegur Security holds an esteemed reputa...

ASIS International announces its 2023 ASIS Awards of Excellence recipients

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organisations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honour the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honoured not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.  Award recipient criteria “ASIS award rec...

Custom Consoles to show its newest security control room furniture at International Security Expo 2023, London

Custom Consoles will promote its full range of technical furniture skills at the International Security Expo, London, 26-27 September. Established in February 1996, the company has developed from its broadcast industry roots to become a globally active pioneer in control room desks, video monitor displays, and storage furniture. Products on display Exhibiting on stand F71, Custom Consoles will be represented by Neil Reed (managing director) and Gary Fuller (sales manager).  Highl...

Omnilert’s AI gun detection technology on exhibit at GSX 2023

Omnilert’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dave Fraser and the inventor of its AI gun detection technology - Chad Green will be present at GSX 2023 and they would love the opportunity to brief everyone on some recent developments.  Omnilert’s AI gun detection technology is rapidly being adopted around the country, particularly in schools (the most recent ones are Baltimore Public Schools, Nashville Public School District and Charles County Public Schools.) Omnilert’s AI gu...

3xLOGIC set to exhibit at GSX and announces preview webinar

3xLOGIC, a pioneering innovator and provider of security systems, will be exhibiting at the GSX conference, 11th–13th September 2023, in Dallas. Visitors to Booth #4319 will discover the latest innovations in hardware, software and cloud-based solutions that drive business intelligence which allows organisations to optimise their operations. Edge based analytics Taking centre stage will be 3xLOGIC’s new X-Series Edge Based Deep Learning Analytics cameras.  These new cameras...

Bluon introduces MasterMechanic, an innovative AI tool based on 50,000 tech support calls to help HVAC technicians diagnose problems

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

RealWear introduces next-gen intrinsically safe wearable for frontline workers to harness safety, AI, thermal vision and 5G innovation

RealWear, Inc., the pioneer of hands-free wearable computers for frontline workers, announced the launch of its next-generation Intrinsically Safe (IS) headset, RealWear Navigator® Z1. Built for productivity and safety in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and mining, the hands-free IS wearable solution frees a worker’s hands to make operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.  Industrial wearable solution Whether conducting an inspection round on a rig at sea...

Claroty’s Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023 reveals priorities and challenges amid escalating cyber-physical connectivity

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, announced the release of the Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023, a survey of 1,100 cybersecurity, engineering, IT, and networking professionals from healthcare organisations. The study explores their experience with cybersecurity incidents over the past year, the state of their security programmes, and future priorities. Myriad cybersecurity challenges The survey’s findings show that healthcare organisations are facing myri...

HENSOLDT and ERA announce strategic collaboration for passive advanced air surveillance and air defence solutions

Sensor solution providers HENSOLDT and ERA, a pioneering company specialising in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and passive surveillance systems for air surveillance, air defense and electronic warfare, announced their strategic partnership to drive the advancement of air surveillance and defence capabilities. This collaboration is a response to the insights gained from recent conflicts in Europe, emphasising the need for cutting-edge technologies to enhance national and European security. VERA-NG...

BSIA calls on government for clarification on role of biometrics and surveillance under new bill

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling on the UK government for clarity on how it intends to fill the void left after the recent resignation of its Biometric & Surveillance Camera Commissioner (B&SCC) and the abolition of its office. The current commissioner, Fraser Sampson, will remain in post until the end of October, before the functions of the role are expected to be subsumed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, as part of the Data Protection and Digit...

Camden announces the relaunch of its CV-7600 high-security card readers

Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. CV-7600 readers  The CV-7600 mobile-ready readers combine Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and contactless smart card technologies and can be used with any access cont...

NXP accelerates secure eID solutions with JCOP ID 2

Advanced security features of JCOP ID 2 secure eID solution ensure personal identity documents remain secure for their expected lifespan. What's new NXP® Semiconductors has announced the JCOP® ID 2 secure eID solution, designed to help make personal identity documents more secure, while also complying with the most recent governmental requirements and supporting future changes. The JCOP ID 2 includes advanced security features designed to help governments protect the lifespa...

Security Executive Council congratulates scholarship recipients

The Security Executive Council proudly congratulates Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene, Eric Locke, and Thomas Lupica on earning the 2023-2024 Security Executive Council Scholarships. Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene is a senior majoring in Cybersecurity at Kennesaw State University’s Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. Eric Locke is a junior majoring in Risk Management & Insurance, Supply Chain & Operations with a concentration in Data Analytics at the University of Sout...

Gallagher Security teams up with Edge360 to deliver advanced video and access control solution

Award-winning security pioneer, Gallagher Security, strengthens Command Center’s VMS capabilities by partnering with Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, to create a unified video and access control solution. Author's quote Blake Smith, National Technical Manager for Gallagher Security North America, sees the partnership between the two companies as a natural fit: “Edge360 and Gallagher share many common values and we’re...

DeterTech Nordics makes its debut at the Danish Security Fair 2023

DeterTech’s Nordic division (formerly SmartGuard), is pleased to announce it will be bringing its full portfolio of security and risk management solutions to the Danish Security Fair 2023, taking place in Frederica from 30th-31st August, 2023.  The event marks the first time that Casper Jee Wilken and his team will exhibit under the DeterTech brand. Customer service and philosophy “Even though our name and branding have changed, we remain true to our winning customer service...

Ghelamco Poland teams up with HID for mobile access control at its flagship developments in Warsaw

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that pioneering international real estate investor and developer, Ghelamco, has standardised its mobile and physical access control solutions across its prestigious projects in Warsaw, Poland. Offering a variety of office space, all the developments are multi-tenanted by blue-chip corporate clients. To support this, Ghelamco’s physical access control strategy includes HID Mobile Access® solutions and door readers to b...

Heather Ripley and Bradford White Corporation launch video series to help contractors take their business to the next level

Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specialising in skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, is partnering with Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering manufacturer of water heaters boilers and storage tanks, to help professional contractors take their business to the next level with public relations. In a series of 10 information-rich videos for Bradford White’s for the Pro® platform, Ripley PR CEO - Heather Ripley shares actionable insights for grow...

ZeroEyes secures $23 million in funds to accelerate customer deployments

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act designation, announced it has secured $23 million in capital on the heels of dramatic growth surpassing 300% over the last year. The oversubscribed round was led by Octave Ventures, Alliance Holdings, and other existing investors. AI gun detection Demand for the company’s AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...