Technologies

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.

HID Acquires Sewio Networks to Add Ultra-Wideband Technology to Growing RTLS Portfolio

HID announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a leading provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing.

Axis Communications Launches State-of-the-Art Experience Center in Phoenix

Axis Communications yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and safer communities – both local and beyond.

Allied Universal Introduces Enhanced Protection Services Business Unit

Allied Universal, announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit. To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team delivers unrivaled protection for government agencies and commercial entities around the world.

Ontic Combines the Power of Integrated Investigations with Always-on Research to Advance Enterprise Security Case Management

Ontic announced a significant expansion of its Integrated Research and Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management products. From incident to investigation, the purpose-built solutions automate, centralize, and streamline workflows, giving corporate security professionals greater speed, efficiency, and connected intelligence to mitigate potential threats and impact critical business decisions with swift case resolutions.