Focused on the Future: Synectics Security Rebrands as Ocular Integration.
Synectics Security is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of new Managing Director, Chris Jepson.
Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity
Kwikset an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, today announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.
Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity
Kwikset a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.
Building a Connected Culture In The Modern Workplace
Since mid-2020, the working world has witnessed a rapid transformation of the workplace dynamic, largely resulting in the ongoing struggle to establish new ‘workplace norms’. Although many breakthroughs have occurred in organizational cost-efficiencies, new problems have arisen in maintaining a connected culture.
Axis Communications Receives SOC 2 Attestation for Axis Cloud Connect & AXIS Device Manager Extend
Axis Communications announced that the company has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 1 attestation for its cloud-based solutions, Axis Cloud Connect and AXIS Device Manager Extend. The audit, conducted by an independent third-party auditor, confirms that Axis has implemented robust cloud security controls and practices that meet the stringent criteria set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which include data security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy.
Necessity Of Selecting An Industry-Specific Insurance Provider
By: Josh Ring, President, El Dorado Insurance Services When you say “insurance” in front of alarm company owners, it generally conjures up feelings of a very large expense for something that is not typically used or understood. For most security alarm firms, insurance is their second-largest expense (behind payroll) and anything that can be done to […]
Security LeadHER Concludes an Engaging, Enriching and Connecting Second Annual Conference
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries.
HID Expands Its Reader Module Portfolio to Support the Next Generation of Seamless Access Across Connected Workspaces
HID recently launched the OMNIKEY SE Reader Core. This module is designed to drive more intelligence inside and out of smart access solutions to help organizations strengthen and broaden authentication and verification practices. The HID OMNIKEY SE Reader Core evolves physical and logical access across connected workspaces, healthcare environments, education, campuses, office buildings and beyond.
Axis Communications Launches Axis Cloud Connect at ISC West 2024
Axis Communications introduces Axis Cloud Connect, an open cloud-based platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible and scalable security solutions. With two decades of experience in cloud connectivity and over a million cloud-connected Axis cameras in use today, Axis Cloud Connect is created to work together with Axis devices to enable a range of managed services that support system and device management, video and data delivery and meet high demands for cybersecurity.
Genetec Security Center SaaS seamlessly connects to direct-to-cloud devices, and maximizes existing access control and camera investments
Genetec announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organizations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO cameras.
Ontic Partners With AlertMedia to Deliver Connected Intelligence and Emergency Communication to Customers
Ontic announced a partnership with AlertMedia. The agreement gives security teams a comprehensive technology solution, integrating AlertMedia’s emergency communication capabilities into the Ontic Platform. The partnership adds to the more than 60 integrations within Ontic’s Connected Ecosystem Program.
Hanwha Vision Showcases Cloud-connected and AI-powered Surveillance Technologies at ISC West 2024
Hanwha Vision is showcasing its growing ecosystem of cloud-based devices and apps designed to enable on-premise and remote surveillance capabilities, at ISC West 2024, Booth #14025, April 10-12 in Las Vegas. The company will also highlight the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout its product lines. Combined with business intelligence software and AI-based data analytics, Hanwha Vision is developing solutions to help organizations generate meaningful and actionable insights to drive informed business decisions.
NEC Unveils Latest Version of Cutting-edge NeoFace Reveal, an Advanced Investigative and Identity Solution
NEC Corporation announced the release of the latest version of its flagship forensic face recognition solution, NeoFace Reveal Version 5 (Reveal 5). This innovative enterprise application is designed to revolutionize criminal investigation and fraud prevention for government agencies, law enforcement and civil applicant processing organizations. Reveal 5 offers advanced enhancement and review tools, making it an asset for law enforcement, crime laboratories, and civil applicant processing agencies.
NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing
NEC Corporation announced that its face recognition technology has been ranked the world’s most accurate in a benchmark test conducted by the globally recognized U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).In this benchmark test, NEC received the highest performance evaluation in “1:N Identification,” which consists of still images of 12 million different people, by achieving an authentication accuracy rate of 99.88%.
VIVOTEK Launches VORTEX Connect, Empowering Cloud Transition
VIVOTEK introduces its cloud-based security service VORTEX, emphasizing a smarter and easier approach. Now featuring the latest addition – VORTEX Connect, this new feature is integrated into VIVOTEK’s latest generation Network Video Recorders (NVRs), allowing users to seamlessly connect to NVRs and simultaneously utilize VORTEX cloud services in an intuitive manner. Users can upgrade to the cloud without replacing existing network cameras, meeting security needs anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Advancing Smart Cities: The Vital Role of Multi-connectivity Devices and AI
With the rapid proliferation of connected devices, the concept of smart cities is becoming an ever-closer reality. These technologically advanced urban centers promise to enhance the quality of life for residents and optimize operational efficiency for city administrators through an intricate web of interconnected devices. From smart lighting and electric vehicle (EV) chargers to intelligent meters, these devices hold immense potential to revolutionize urban living.
EnGenius Unveils the Switch Extender Series: A Transformative Solution for Seamless Ethernet and PoE Network Expansion and Connectivity
EnGenius announce the launch of their Switch Extender series starting with the EXT1105P. This cutting-edge solution is set to redefine how companies approach network expansion, engineered to meet the surging network extension demands of Multi-Family, Senior Living, Student Housing, and Hospitality businesses, including voice connectivity.
Introducing SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0: acre security’s Latest Intrusion Detection Innovations Unveiled at SECTECH
acre security announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at this week’s SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migrated to the new SPCevo series.
Laird Connectivity and Wirepas Enter Partnership to Broaden Massive IoT Implementations on Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Devices
Laird Connectivity and Wirepas announced they have joined forces to deliver combined hardware and software solutions connecting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules for massive IoT implementations. Together, Wirepas and Laird Connectivity enable their customers and partners to take advantage of the unique features of Wirepas Mesh 2.4GHz profile, including network scalability, reliability, and ease of implementation, along with the RF performance, world-renowned technical support, and international wireless certifications offered in the Bluetooth LE Module portfolio from Laird Connectivity.
PSIA Hosts PKOC Validation Testing Event- rf Ideas Connects
Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The validation testing was hosted at the Convergint facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from Elatec, JCI, Kastle Systems, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry.