Technologies

Digital and Physical Security Integration is Critical for 77% of Respondents

HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. Barriers to technological Adoption: Budget Constraints and Beyond The survey revealed that budget constraints are the most significant barrier, cited by 74% of respondents. However, the cost of inaction is likely to be far greater.

BlueHalo Brings Defense Technologies, High-Wage Jobs to Lawton’s FISTAInnovaAon Park

BlueHalo expands its footprint to Lawton, Oklahoma’s Fires InnovaNon Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) InnovaNon Park—bringing more highly-skilled, high-wage jobs to the region to tackle our NaNon’s criNcal security missions. The new Oklahoma presence will allow BlueHalo to beWer serve its U.S. Army customers at Fort Sill, working shoulder-to-shoulder to develop and deliver innovaNve, next-generaNon Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) soluNons and air defense training technologies.

University of New Haven Deploys ZeroEyes’ Proactive Security Technology

ZeroEyes announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution is deployed at the University of New Haven. This integration marks the first time a Connecticut university has adopted ZeroEyes, enhancing the safety and security measures across the campus and surrounding areas. The University of New Haven, located on a suburban campus near New Haven, Connecticut, serves a community of over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

VIVOTEK’s All-in-One “Device Manager” Software Boosts Operational Efficiency for Enterprises

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global leading security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely—significantly reducing time and labor costs, acting like a dedicated security manager for your company. For instance, when a camera goes offline, the system immediately sends a notification, effectively preventing potential security incidents and helping businesses improve their operations.

POTTER Launches New Intelligent Conventional Sensor and Bases

Potter Electric Signal Company announced its new line of D-TECT Intelligent Conventional Sensors and Bases. Built with the same technology as Potter’s recently released D-TECT Intelligent Addressable Sensors and Bases, they were developed to better address nuisance alarms, improve ease of installation, and provide more efficient testing and maintenance. Featuring Dynamic Threat Emergency Communication Technology, D-TECT sensors achieve adaptive response and reduce false alarms, while a patent-pending photo chamber accurately detects fire and rejects nuisance sources like cooking or dust.

PKOC at CONSULT 2024 Jason Ouellette and Ed Chandler to Speak

The PSIA announced that two of its members actively supporting the PKOC specification will be speaking at the CONSULT 2024 Symposium. Since its inception, eight years ago, CONSULT has emerged as one of the premier and most unique events in the security industry. The symposium fills a largely unmet need in the security industry for manufacturers and consultants to interact with each other, to better understand security technologies, trends, and techniques as they impact security consultants, and to create an environment for the development of valuable relationships.

PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 Released Enhanced Cryptography Support

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced its Public Key Open Credential PKOC Bluetooth 3.0 specification at GSX 2024. This is the culmination of a significant amount of work from some of the leading access control companies in order to achieve this milestone. The 3.0 spec features enhanced cryptography, which supports all Bluetooth hardware. In addition, the spec has been optimized to reduce the time it takes to authenticate.

Teledyne FLIR Releases Prism AIMMGen with Synthetic DataGeneration for Automated AI Model Optimization

Teledyne FLIR announced Prism AIMMGen™, its latest addition to the Teledyne FLIR Prism™ software family. Prism AIMMGen is an ITAR-free AI model generation service that enables the automated creation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models using synthetically generated data. It offers significant cost and schedule savings for system integrators developing AI/ML products for commercial, first response, and defense applications.

Johnson Controls Global Security Products Unveils AI-Powered Intergration AT GSX 2024

Johnson Controls introduced artificial intelligence (AI) integrations for the company’s access control and video surveillance (ACVS) solutions. By adopting smart solutions that use AI-powered hardware and data, organizations can create spaces that go beyond security to support mission-critical business objectives. AI-integrated solutions from Johnson Controls will be on display at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Florida from September 23-35 (Booth #1275) for attendees to experience first-hand.

March Networks Unveils New Generative AI Smart Search; License Plate Recognition (LPR) Solution

March Networks to unveil AI Smart Search at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) trade show in Orlando, USA. This innovative feature uses generative AI to transform how businesses search and analyze video data, helping them work smarter and faster to remotely identify and fix issues across their locations. AI Smart Search leverages natural language processing and advanced algorithms to identify specific events, people or objects across multiple camera views.

Axis Communications Showcases New Technologies and Highlights Recent Product Launches at the 2024 Global Security Exchange

As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to continue innovating to deliver the highest quality product offerings for the fast-changing security industry, Axis Communications is exhibiting its latest innovations at the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX). Amongst its newest offerings are the AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera, a halogen-free thermal camera which provides reliable detection and verification in all weather and light conditions, as well as AXIS Image Health Analytics, which notifies the user of any image quality issues.

i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee

i-PRO announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilization of AI technologies. Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee in June 2024.

Partners AtlasIED and Singlewire Software Showcase Security Technology Ecosystem at GSX 2024 

AtlasIED and Singlewire Software highlight integrated solutions in Orlando AtlasIED and Singlewire Software, recognized leaders in the security industry, will exhibit jointly at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, FL, from September 23-25. The companies will showcase their award-winning security technology solutions, including IntelliSee, IPX endpoints, InformaCast, and Visitor Aware, at booth #1848. GSX […]

Specifi Partners with Nice North America to Deliver Streamlined Proposals and Project Management for the Nice Builder Program

 Specifi announced a new integration with Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice that deliver seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment. The new collaboration, which follows recent successful integrations with leading brands including Snap One and Masimo Consumer […]

IT And Physical Security: How Their Convergence Impacts The Industry

For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate and often at cross-purposes. Even though computer infrastructure and data needs were becoming more important in the security industry, and video surveillance network traffic and access control data were becoming more interesting to IT professionals, the departments often worked in silos. Today, these practices can no longer be divided. Physical security depends on network security, and vice versa.

Sentinel Consulting Introduces Security Standards for Technology Lifecycle Management

Sentinel Consulting announced the launch of its new service offering: Security Standards. This dedicated program helps clients develop robust standards for the lifecycle management of security technology, thereby reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and avoiding litigation. Security Standards create a roadmap for companies to follow as they implement, maintain, and update technology-driven security solutions. They play […]

Sydney Metro Launches 2nd Driverless Train Line with Ongoing Innovation

On August 19, 2024 the new Sydney Metro City Line was launched. The new line connects the existing Metro North West line from Chatswood, travels beneath Sydney Harbour, and extends through the bustling Sydney CBD, ending at Sydenham. Congratulations to Sydney Metro for greatly enhancing the transport options available to Sydney’s citizens.

RecFaces to Participate in FSIE Mumbai and Visit Major Cities in India

RecFaces announce its upcoming business trip to India from August 20 to September 21, 2024. Partnering with Startologic Technologies, RecFaces will be presenting its innovative solutions at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) in Mumbai from August 22 to 24, Booth No. B-26, P8. At FSIE, RecFaces will showcase their sought-after flagship products based on facial recognition technology, Id-Guard and Id-Gate.

Telguard Introduces the First Fire Alarm Communicator Compatible with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile

Telguard introduces its latest innovation: the TG-7FM 5G LTE-M multi-carrier communicator. Setting a new standard in commercial fire applications, the TG-7FM offers unparalleled reliability and connectivity by harnessing groundbreaking multi-carrier capability, supporting all three major U.S. carriers – AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.